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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2008–08–22 Boeing: Amendment 39–15476.
Docket No. FAA–2007–29116;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–064–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective May 27, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737–
600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900 series
airplanes, certificated in any category; as
identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–30–1056, Revision 1,
dated October 25, 2007.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of charred
insulation blankets and burned wires around
the forward gray water composite drain mast
found during an inspection of the forward
cargo compartment on a Model 767–300F
airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent
a fire near a composite drain mast and
possible disruption of the electrical power
system caused by a lightning strike on a
composite drain mast, which could result in
the loss of several functions essential for safe
flight.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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Inspection To Determine Material of Gray
Water Drain Masts
(f) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, inspect the forward and aft
gray water drain masts to determine whether
the drain masts are made of aluminum or
composite. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the material of the forward and
aft gray water drain masts can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For any aluminum gray water drain
mast identified during the inspection or
records check required by paragraph (f) of
this AD, no further action is required by this
paragraph for that drain mast only.
(2) For any composite gray water drain
mast identified during the inspection or
records check required by paragraph (f) of
this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
Installation of Bonding Jumper
(g) For any composite gray water drain
mast identified during the inspection or
records check required by paragraph (f) of
this AD: Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, install a bonding jumper
between a ground and the clamp on the tube
of the gray water composite drain mast, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
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Service Bulletin 737–30–1056, Revision 1,
dated October 25, 2007.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Actions Done Previously Using Previous
Service Information
Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD according to Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–30–1056,
dated February 28, 2007, are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD
provided the results of the resistance
measurements meet the acceptable values
specified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737–30–1056, Revision 1, dated
October 25, 2007.
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a
composite gray water drain mast, unless a
bonding jumper is also installed, as specified
in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–30–1056, Revision 1,
dated October 25, 2007, 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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 7,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0120; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–327–AD; Amendment
39–15473; AD 2008–08–19]
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150
Airplanes
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)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical
feeder cable connected to contactor 123P/2
and ground point 803GND, installed within
the left DC power box, discovered during
routine receiving inspection. This condition
may exist on boxes installed on in-service
aircraft. If this chafing condition is left
unattended, an electrical short may develop,
leading to disconnection of the battery and
battery bus from the electrical system of the
aircraft, [which could result in] overheating,
arcing, smoke and fire.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
27, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 27, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2677;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 February 5, 2008 (73 FR
6627). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical
feeder cable connected to contactor 123P/2
and ground point 803GND, installed within
the left DC power box, discovered during
routine receiving inspection. This condition
may exist on boxes installed on in-service
aircraft. If this chafing condition is left
unattended, an electrical short may develop,
leading to disconnection of the battery and
battery bus from the electrical system of the
aircraft, [which could result in] overheating,
arcing, smoke and fire.
The corrective action includes
inspecting for chafing and arcing
damage of the feeder cable, terminal lug
and ground point, contacting Gulfstream
for repair if any damage is found and
repairing, installing new heat-shrink
tubing if the tubing is missing or
damaged, and repositioning the feeder
cable. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 26 products of U.S. registry. We
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also estimate that it will take about 3
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for
these parts. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
to the U.S. operators to be $6,240, or
$240 per product.
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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.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 the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is 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:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2008–08–19 Gulfstream Aerospace LP
(Formerly Israel Aircraft Industries,
Ltd.): Amendment 39–15473. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0120; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–327–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective May 27, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model
Gulfstream G150 airplanes, certificated in
any category, serial numbers 201 through 239
inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24: Electrical power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical
feeder cable connected to contactor 123P/2
and ground point 803GND, installed within
the left DC power box, discovered during
routine receiving inspection. This condition
may exist on boxes installed on in-service
aircraft. If this chafing condition is left
unattended, an electrical short may develop,
leading to disconnection of the battery and
battery bus from the electrical system of the
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aircraft, [which could result in] overheating,
arcing, smoke and fire.
The corrective action includes inspecting for
chafing and arcing damage of the feeder
cable, terminal lug and ground point,
contacting Gulfstream for repair if any
damage is found and repairing, installing
new heat-shrink tubing if the tubing is
missing or damaged, and repositioning the
feeder cable.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions. Within 50 flight hours or 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, inspect the feeder cable, terminal
lug 123P/2, and ground point 803GND for
chafing and arcing damage, reposition the
feeder cable to maintain an adequate gap, and
do all applicable corrective actions. Do the
actions in accordance with Gulfstream Alert
Service Bulletin 150–24A–046, dated October
31, 2007. Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149. 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 FAAapproved 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,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness
Directive 24–07–10–11, dated October 31,
2007; and Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin
150–24A–046, dated October 31, 2007; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service
Bulletin 150–24A–046, dated October 31,
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2007, 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 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D–
25, Savannah, Georgia 31402–2206.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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 Renton, Washington, on April 8,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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lever is moved into the forward thrust
range immediately after the thrust
reverser is applied. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the flightcrew from
performing a takeoff with a partially
deployed thrust reverser, which could
result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
27, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of May 27, 2008.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343–CEP 12.225,
Sao Jose dos Campos–SP, Brazil.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility 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 address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to all EMBRAER Model
ERJ 170–100 LR, –100 SE, –100 STD,
and –100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ
190–100 IGW, –100 LR, and –100 STD
airplanes. That AD currently requires
revising the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit
the flightcrew from moving the throttle
into the forward thrust range
immediately after applying the thrust
reverser. This new AD adds additional
airplanes to the applicability and
requires the AFM revision for those
additional airplanes. For certain
airplanes, this AD also requires
installing new, improved full-authority
digital engine-control (FADEC) software.
This AD results from a report that,
during landing, the thrust reverser may
not re-stow completely if the throttle
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2006–11–15, amendment
39–14619 (71 FR 30577, May 30, 2006).
The existing AD applies to all
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170–100 LR, –100
SE, –100 STD, and –100 SU airplanes;
and all Model ERJ 190–100 IGW, –100
LR, and –100 STD airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on February 5, 2008 (73 FR
6631). That NPRM proposed to continue
to require revising the Limitations
section of the airplane flight manual
(AFM) to prohibit the flightcrew from
moving the throttle into the forward
thrust range immediately after applying
the thrust reverser. That NPRM also
proposed to add additional airplanes to
the applicability and require the AFM
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0119; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–304–AD; Amendment
39–15475; AD 2008–08–21]
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Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes
and Model ERJ 190 Airplanes
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0120; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-327-AD;
Amendment 39-15473; AD 2008-08-19]
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model
Gulfstream G150 Airplanes
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) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical feeder cable connected
to contactor 123P/2 and ground point 803GND, installed within the
left DC power box, discovered during routine receiving inspection.
This condition may exist on boxes installed on in-service aircraft.
If this chafing condition is left unattended, an electrical short
may develop, leading to disconnection of the battery and battery bus
from the electrical system of the aircraft, [which could result in]
overheating, arcing, smoke and fire.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 27, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 27,
2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 February 5, 2008 (73
FR 6627). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical feeder cable connected
to contactor 123P/2 and ground point 803GND, installed within the
left DC power box, discovered during routine receiving inspection.
This condition may exist on boxes installed on in-service aircraft.
If this chafing condition is left unattended, an electrical short
may develop, leading to disconnection of the battery and battery bus
from the electrical system of the aircraft, [which could result in]
overheating, arcing, smoke and fire.
The corrective action includes inspecting for chafing and arcing
damage of the feeder cable, terminal lug and ground point, contacting
Gulfstream for repair if any damage is found and repairing, installing
new heat-shrink tubing if the tubing is missing or damaged, and
repositioning the feeder cable. You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 26 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $6,240, or $240 per product.
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://
www.regulations.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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 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
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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:
2008-08-19 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel Aircraft
Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-15473. Docket No. FAA-2008-0120;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-327-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 27,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Gulfstream G150
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 201 through
239 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Possible chafing between [the] electrical feeder cable connected
to contactor 123P/2 and ground point 803GND, installed within the
left DC power box, discovered during routine receiving inspection.
This condition may exist on boxes installed on in-service aircraft.
If this chafing condition is left unattended, an electrical short
may develop, leading to disconnection of the battery and battery bus
from the electrical system of the
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aircraft, [which could result in] overheating, arcing, smoke and
fire.
The corrective action includes inspecting for chafing and arcing
damage of the feeder cable, terminal lug and ground point,
contacting Gulfstream for repair if any damage is found and
repairing, installing new heat-shrink tubing if the tubing is
missing or damaged, and repositioning the feeder cable.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions. Within 50
flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, inspect the feeder cable, terminal lug 123P/
2, and ground point 803GND for chafing and arcing damage, reposition
the feeder cable to maintain an adequate gap, and do all applicable
corrective actions. Do the actions in accordance with Gulfstream
Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike
Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149.
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, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 24-07-10-11,
dated October 31, 2007; and Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-
24A-046, dated October 31, 2007; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046,
dated October 31, 2007, 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
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25,
Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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 Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-8258 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am]
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