Airworthiness Directives; SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX Passenger Seats, 53925-53926 [E7-18431]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 183 / Friday, September 21, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Note 1: The referenced DG–Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, also includes instructions for replacement of the fuel cock, which is not required by this AD. Note 2: As specified in the flight manual, the glider can only be operated in the nonpowered configuration without the DEI–NT installed. Engine operation is not possible. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI as follows: No differences. Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/ cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 13, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–18474 Filed 9–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4130; fax: (816) 329–4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with RULES Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2007–0040, dated February 23, 2007; and DG– Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i)You must use DG–Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact DG–Flugzeugbau GmbH, Wilhelm Dirks, Chief of Design; Otto– Lilienthal–Weg 2, 76646 Bruchsal, Germany; telephone: +49 7251 3020 140; fax: +49 7251 3020 149; e-mail: design@dg-flugzeugbau.de. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:32 Sep 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27519; Directorate Identifier 2007–NE–09–AD; Amendment 39– 15203; AD 2007–19–12] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX Passenger Seats Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) provided by the aviation authority of France to identify and correct an unsafe condition on SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX Passenger Seats. The MCAI states the following: A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of a PN 5039201–4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of an electrical power supply component (PN 78147–B). It has been noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 environmental standard. The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire. We are proposing this AD to prevent a short-circuit in the power box, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane cabin. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 26, 2007. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 53925 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate; 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov; telephone 781–238– 7161; fax 781–238–7170. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2007 (72 FR 20963). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile (DGAC) AD states that: A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of a PN 5039201–4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of an electrical power supply component (PN 78147–B). It has been noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 environmental standard. The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire. We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received. Request To Revise the Costs of Compliance SICMA Aero Seat requests us to change the Costs of Compliance section of the AD to accurately depict the extent of the issue. SICMA has verified the number of affected power boxes installed in seats and the number already retrofitted. SICMA states that only 731 seats don’t comply with the AD and we should change the Costs of Compliance to reflect the new numbers. We agree. We changed the Costs to Comply to reflect the reduced number of affected seats. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment[s] received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 731 seats installed on airplanes of E:\FR\FM\21SER1.SGM 21SER1 53926 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 183 / Friday, September 21, 2007 / Rules and Regulations U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 0.33 work-hour to perform the actions required by this AD and that the average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,475 per seat. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to be $2,559,523. Our cost estimate is exclusive of possible warranty coverage. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: I 2007–19–12 SICMA Aero Seat: Amendment 39–15203. Docket No. FAA–2007–27519; Directorate Identifier 2007–NE–09–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 26, 2007. ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with RULES Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. These seats are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 747, 767, and 777 series, and Airbus A330 and A340 series airplanes. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the Reason (d) Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile (DGAC) Airworthiness Directive F–2005–135, dated August 3, 2005, states: A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:32 Sep 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX passenger seats with part numbers listed in the following Table 1: TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY Single seats Part No. 50692(xx)-(xx) 50442(xx)-(xx) 50752(xx)-(xx) 50402(xx)-(xx) 50462(xx)-(xx) 50392(xx)-(xx) 50452(xx)-(xx) 50382(xx)-(xx) 50A02(xx)-(xx) 50A72(xx)-(xx) 50A82(xx)-(xx) PO 00000 Frm 00014 Twin seats Part No. 50A71(xx)-(xx) 50A81(xx)-(xx) 50401(xx)-(xx) 50451(xx)-(xx) 50391(xx)-(xx) Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 a PN 5039201–4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of an electrical power supply component (PN 78147–B). It has been noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 environmental standard. The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire. We are issuing this AD to prevent a short-circuit in the power box, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane cabin. Actions and Compliance (e) Unless already done, within six months from the effective date of this AD, identify the seats part numbers listed in the Table 1 of this AD and replace installed reading lights electrical power supplies with new ones using the instructions of the SICMA Aero Seat Service Bulletin No. 50–25–210, dated June 27, 2005. FAA AD Differences (f) None. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (h) Refer to DGAC Airworthiness Directive F–2005–135, dated August 3, 2005, (EASA reference number 2005–6123) for related information. (i) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate; 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov; telephone 781–238–7161; fax 781–238–7170, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use SICMA Aero Seat Service Bulletin No. 50–25–210, dated June 27, 2005, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact SICMA Aero Seat, 7 Rue Lucien Coupet 36100 Issoudun, France; telephone 33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; telefax 33 (0) 2 54 03 15 16. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 11, 2007. Francis A. Favara, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–18431 Filed 9–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\21SER1.SGM 21SER1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27519; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-09-AD; 
Amendment 39-15203; AD 2007-19-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX Passenger Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This AD results from Mandatory Continuing 
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) provided by the aviation authority of 
France to identify and correct an unsafe condition on SICMA Aero Seat 
50XXX Passenger Seats. The MCAI states the following:

    A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment 
during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of 
a PN 5039201-4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this 
overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of 
an electrical power supply component (PN 78147-B). It has been 
noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 
environmental standard.

    The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or 
fire. We are proposing this AD to prevent a short-circuit in the power 
box, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane cabin.

DATES: This AD becomes effective October 26, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in this AD as of October 26, 2007.

ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller 
Directorate; 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-
mail: Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov; telephone 781-238-7161; fax 781-238-7170.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2007 (72 
FR 20963). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (DGAC) 
AD states that:

    A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment 
during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of 
a PN 5039201-4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this 
overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of 
an electrical power supply component (PN 78147-B). It has been 
noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 
environmental standard.

    The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or 
fire.
    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Request To Revise the Costs of Compliance

    SICMA Aero Seat requests us to change the Costs of Compliance 
section of the AD to accurately depict the extent of the issue. SICMA 
has verified the number of affected power boxes installed in seats and 
the number already retrofitted. SICMA states that only 731 seats don't 
comply with the AD and we should change the Costs of Compliance to 
reflect the new numbers. We agree. We changed the Costs to Comply to 
reflect the reduced number of affected seats.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment[s] received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these 
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or 
increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 731 seats installed on 
airplanes of

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U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 0.33 work-hour 
to perform the actions required by this AD and that the average labor 
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,475 per 
seat. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of this AD to 
U.S. operators to be $2,559,523. Our cost estimate is exclusive of 
possible warranty coverage.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is provided in the 
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2007-19-12 SICMA Aero Seat: Amendment 39-15203. Docket No. FAA-2007-
27519; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-09-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 
26, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX passenger seats 
with part numbers listed in the following Table 1:

                         Table 1.--Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Single seats  Part No.                Twin seats  Part No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
50692(xx)-(xx)                       50A71(xx)-(xx)
50442(xx)-(xx)                       50A81(xx)-(xx)
50752(xx)-(xx)                       50401(xx)-(xx)
50402(xx)-(xx)                       50451(xx)-(xx)
50462(xx)-(xx)                       50391(xx)-(xx)
50392(xx)-(xx)
50452(xx)-(xx)
50382(xx)-(xx)
50A02(xx)-(xx)
50A72(xx)-(xx)
50A82(xx)-(xx)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

These seats are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 747, 767, 
and 777 series, and Airbus A330 and A340 series airplanes.

Reason

    (d) Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (DGAC) Airworthiness 
Directive F-2005-135, dated August 3, 2005, states:

    A release of smoke was experienced in the passenger compartment 
during flight after an overheating of a reading lights power box of 
a PN 5039201-4T SICMA seat. An analysis put into evidence that this 
overheating was caused by a short-circuit produced by the rupture of 
an electrical power supply component (PN 78147-B). It has been 
noticed that this power supply is not in compliance with DO 160 
environmental standard.

The short-circuiting could result in arcing and consequent smoke or 
fire. We are issuing this AD to prevent a short-circuit in the power 
box, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane cabin.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Unless already done, within six months from the effective 
date of this AD, identify the seats part numbers listed in the Table 
1 of this AD and replace installed reading lights electrical power 
supplies with new ones using the instructions of the SICMA Aero Seat 
Service Bulletin No. 50-25-210, dated June 27, 2005.

FAA AD Differences

    (f) None.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to DGAC Airworthiness Directive F-2005-135, dated 
August 3, 2005, (EASA reference number 2005-6123) for related 
information.
    (i) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft 
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate; 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: 
Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov; telephone 781-238-7161; fax 781-238-7170, for 
more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use SICMA Aero Seat Service Bulletin No. 50-25-210, 
dated June 27, 2005, to do the actions required by this AD, unless 
the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact SICMA 
Aero Seat, 7 Rue Lucien Coupet 36100 Issoudun, France; telephone 33 
(0) 2 54 03 39 39; telefax 33 (0) 2 54 03 15 16.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives 
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 11, 2007.
Francis A. Favara,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-18431 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am]
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