Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinders as Installed on Various 14 CFR Part 23 and CAR 3 Airplanes, 30292-30294 [2010-12173]

Download as PDF 30292 § 39.13 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 104 / Tuesday, June 1, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Installation Prohibition [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ 2010–11–04 Teledyne Continental Motors (Formerly Continental and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd.): Amendment 39–16309. Docket No. FAA–2009–1156; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–38–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 16, 2010. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2009–24–52. Alternative Methods of Compliance (j) The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, has the authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Special Flight Permits Applicability (c) This AD applies to all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R–RM) IO–240–A reciprocating engines with hydraulic lifters, part numbers (P/Ns) 657913, 657915, or 657916, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, general aviation airplanes. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from TCM reporting another occurrence of rapid wear on the face of hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, and from the need to expand the applicability of this AD to include the TCM 346 series engines and the R–RM IO–240–A reciprocating engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive hydraulic lifter wear, which can result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless the actions have already been done. Excluded Engines (f) If your engine was manufactured or rebuilt before June 19, 2009, and you have not had any hydraulic lifters replaced after June 19, 2009, no action is required. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (i) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, or 657916, into any TCM 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, or 550 series or R–RM IO–240– A reciprocating engine. Determining P/N of Lifters (g) If your engine was manufactured or rebuilt on or after June 19, 2009, or if any of your hydraulic lifters were replaced on or after June 19, 2009, and you can’t determine the P/N of your hydraulic lifters from the engine records: (1) Use the list of engine serial numbers in Section A of TCM Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. MSB09–8A, dated December 4, 2009. (2) Inspect the hydraulic lifters in each cylinder for P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916. Use TCM MSB No. MSB09–8A, dated December 4, 2009, Section I. Action Required, paragraphs 1. through 3. to determine the P/N of the lifters. (k) We will not approve any special flight permits. Related Information (l) Contact Anthony Holton, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; e-mail: anthony.holton@faa.gov; telephone (404) 474–5567; fax (404) 474–5606, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use Teledyne Continental Motors Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB09–8A, dated December 4, 2009, to perform the actions required by this AD. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You can get a copy from Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., P.O. Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; telephone (251) 438– 3411, or go to: https://tcmlink.com/ servicebulletins.cfm. 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 May 12, 2010. Peter A. White, Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–12177 Filed 5–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Replacing the Lifters (h) If your engine has any affected hydraulic lifters, replace the hydraulic lifters using TCM MSB No. MSB09–8A, dated December 4, 2009, Step 2, paragraphs 2.a.1) through 2.b.4). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 May 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0272; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–009–AD; Amendment 39–16310; AD 2010–11–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinders as Installed on Various 14 CFR Part 23 and CAR 3 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinders, as installed on various 14 CFR part 23 or CAR 3 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect for and remove substandard oxygen cylinders from the airplane. This AD was prompted by the reported rupture of a high-pressure gaseous oxygen cylinder, which had insufficient strength characteristics due to improper heat treatment. We are issuing this AD to prevent an oxygen cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on the location, could result in structural damage and rapid decompression of the airplane, damage to adjacent essential flight equipment, deprivation of the necessary oxygen supply for the flightcrew, and injury to cabin occupants or other support personnel. DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 6, 2010. On July 6, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, RGA Department, 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: (913) 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: https:// www.beaerospace.com; and AVOX Systems, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, New York 14086–9502; telephone: (716) 683– 5100; fax: (716) 681–1089; Internet: https://www.avoxsys.com, as applicable. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. The docket number is FAA–2010–0272; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–009–AD. E:\FR\FM\01JNR1.SGM 01JNR1 30293 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 104 / Tuesday, June 1, 2010 / Rules and Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hirt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4050; fax: (816) 329–4090; e-mail: david.hirt@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on March 17, 2010 (75 FR 12713). The NPRM proposed to require removing the affected oxygen cylinder from various 14 CFR part 23 or CAR 3 airplanes and replacing it with a serviceable oxygen cylinder. Discussion On March 11, 2010, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to certain AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinders, as installed on various 14 CFR part 23 or CAR 3 airplanes. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 10,000 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the inspection: Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane 0.5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 .......................................... Not applicable ............................ $42.50 We estimate the following costs to do any necessary removal and replacement that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of Total cost on U.S. operators based on all airplanes having the affected oxygen cylinder installed $425,000 airplanes that may need this replacement: Parts cost Total cost per airplane 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...................................................................................................... srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Labor cost $1,675 $1,845 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 AD. Regulatory Findings We have 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 May 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 that 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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2010–0272; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–009–AD’’ in your request. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: ■ PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: ■ 2010–11–05 AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace: Amendment 39–16310; Docket No. FAA–2010–0272; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–009–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective on July 6, 2010. E:\FR\FM\01JNR1.SGM 01JNR1 30294 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 104 / Tuesday, June 1, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Affected ADs (b) None. approved under United States Department of Transportation Regulations for Type 3HT cylinders, identified in Table 1 of this AD. These oxygen cylinders may be installed on various 14 CFR part 23 and CAR 3 airplanes, certificated in any category. The affected Applicability (c) This AD applies to oxygen cylinders with a capacity of 114/115 cubic feet, oxygen cylinders may be installed as a component of, but not limited to, the AVOX Systems Inc. and B/E Aerospace cylinder assemblies listed in Table 2 of this AD. TABLE 1—AFFECTED OXYGEN CYLINDER SERIAL NUMBERS (S/N) Cylinder manufacturer AVOX Systems .......... B/E Aerospace .......... Affected S/N ST82307 through ST82309. ST82335 through ST82378. ST82385 through ST82506, except ST82498 (out of service). ST82550 through ST82606. ST82617 through ST82626. ST83896 through ST83905. ST84209 through ST84218. ST84224 through ST84236. ST86138, ST86143, ST86145, ST86150, ST86169, ST86172, and ST86177. ST86299 through ST86307. K495120 through K495121. K629573 through K629577. K674451 through K674455. TABLE 2—AFFECTED OXYGEN CYLINDER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS (P/N) Manufacturer AVOX Systems .......... B/E Aerospace .......... P/Ns *6350A34 series, 800112–03, 800112–10, 800112–13, 801293–03, 801307–00, 801307–01, 801307–02, 801307–03, 801307–07, 801307–09, 801307–23, 801307–24, 801365–04, 801365–14, 801375–00, 801977–05, and *8915 series. (*For example, 6350A34–X–X or 8915XX–XX, where ‘‘X’’ denotes a P/N digit.) 176018–115, 176112–115, 176177–115, 176181–115, and 176529–97. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 35: Oxygen. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Unsafe Condition (e) This AD was prompted by the reported rupture of a high-pressure gaseous oxygen cylinder, which had insufficient strength characteristics due to improper heat treatment. We are issuing this AD to prevent an oxygen cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on the location, could result in structural damage and rapid decompression of the airplane, damage to adjacent essential flight equipment, deprivation of the necessary oxygen supply for the flightcrew, and injury to cabin occupants or other support personnel. Compliance (f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: (1) Within 60 days after July 6, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the oxygen cylinder installed in the airplane to determine the serial number. The serial number is stamped into the steel cylinder near the neck. A review of airplane records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the oxygen cylinder can be positively determined from that review. For any oxygen cylinder that has a serial number identified in Table 1 of this AD, before further flight, remove it from the airplane and replace it with a serviceable oxygen cylinder. Do the inspection and removal following B/ E Aerospace Service Bulletin 176000–35–01, dated November 2, 2009; and Zodiac Aerospace AVOX Systems, Inc. Service VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 May 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 Bulletin 6084–34–35–01, Revision 1, dated December 9, 2009, as applicable. (2) As of July 6, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), do not install on any airplane a United States Department of Transportation Type 3HT oxygen cylinder that has a serial number identified in Table 1 of this AD. Note: United States Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations apply to the shipping of oxygen cylinders. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, Standards Office, 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: David Hirt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4050; fax: (816) 329–4090; e-mail: david.hirt@faa.gov. 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 (h) You must use B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 176000–35–01, dated November 2, 2009; and Zodiac Aerospace AVOX Systems, Inc. Service Bulletin 6084–34–35–01, Revision 1, dated December 9, 2009, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, RGA Department, 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: (913) 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: https:// www.beaerospace.com; and AVOX Systems, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, New York 14086– 9502; telephone: (716) 683–5100; fax: (716) 681–1089; Internet: https://www.avoxsys.com, as applicable. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329–3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on May 13, 2010. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–12173 Filed 5–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\01JNR1.SGM 01JNR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0272; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-009-AD; 
Amendment 39-16310; AD 2010-11-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen 
Cylinders as Installed on Various 14 CFR Part 23 and CAR 3 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 certain 
AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinders, as installed on 
various 14 CFR part 23 or CAR 3 airplanes. This AD requires you to 
inspect for and remove substandard oxygen cylinders from the airplane. 
This AD was prompted by the reported rupture of a high-pressure gaseous 
oxygen cylinder, which had insufficient strength characteristics due to 
improper heat treatment. We are issuing this AD to prevent an oxygen 
cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on the location, could result 
in structural damage and rapid decompression of the airplane, damage to 
adjacent essential flight equipment, deprivation of the necessary 
oxygen supply for the flightcrew, and injury to cabin occupants or 
other support personnel.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 6, 2010.
    On July 6, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact B/E 
Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, RGA Department, 
10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: (913) 338-9800; 
fax: (913) 338-8419; Internet: https://www.beaerospace.com; and AVOX 
Systems, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, New York 14086-9502; telephone: 
(716) 683-5100; fax: (716) 681-1089; Internet: https://www.avoxsys.com, 
as applicable.
    To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is FAA-2010-0272; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-009-AD.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hirt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4050; fax: (816) 329-4090; e-mail: 
david.hirt@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On March 11, 2010, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that 
would apply to certain AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinders, 
as installed on various 14 CFR part 23 or CAR 3 airplanes. This 
proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) on March 17, 2010 (75 FR 12713). The NPRM proposed to 
require removing the affected oxygen cylinder from various 14 CFR part 
23 or CAR 3 airplanes and replacing it with a serviceable oxygen 
cylinder.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that 
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed 
except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these 
minor corrections:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 10,000 airplanes in the U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to do the inspection:

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                                                                                              Total cost on U.S.
                                                                                              operators based on
                                                                          Total cost  per       all airplanes
                Labor cost                          Parts cost                airplane       having the affected
                                                                                               oxygen cylinder
                                                                                                  installed
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0.5 work-hour x $85 per hour = $42.50....  Not applicable.............              $42.50             $425,000
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     We estimate the following costs to do any necessary removal and 
replacement that will be required based on the results of the 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that 
may need this replacement:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Total cost  per
          Labor cost                 Parts cost            airplane
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour =               $1,675               $1,845
 $170.........................
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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 AD.

Regulatory Findings

    We have 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 that 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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and 
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed 
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a 
request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket 
No. FAA-2010-0272; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-009-AD'' in your 
request.

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 Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (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. FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2010-11-05 AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace: Amendment 39-16310; 
Docket No. FAA-2010-0272; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-009-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective on July 6, 2010.

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Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to oxygen cylinders with a capacity of 114/
115 cubic feet, approved under United States Department of 
Transportation Regulations for Type 3HT cylinders, identified in 
Table 1 of this AD. These oxygen cylinders may be installed on 
various 14 CFR part 23 and CAR 3 airplanes, certificated in any 
category. The affected oxygen cylinders may be installed as a 
component of, but not limited to, the AVOX Systems Inc. and B/E 
Aerospace cylinder assemblies listed in Table 2 of this AD.

         Table 1--Affected Oxygen Cylinder Serial Numbers (S/N)
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         Cylinder manufacturer                    Affected S/N
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AVOX Systems..........................  ST82307 through ST82309.
                                        ST82335 through ST82378.
                                        ST82385 through ST82506, except
                                         ST82498 (out of service).
                                        ST82550 through ST82606.
                                        ST82617 through ST82626.
                                        ST83896 through ST83905.
                                        ST84209 through ST84218.
                                        ST84224 through ST84236.
                                        ST86138, ST86143, ST86145,
                                         ST86150, ST86169, ST86172, and
                                         ST86177.
                                        ST86299 through ST86307.
B/E Aerospace.........................  K495120 through K495121.
                                        K629573 through K629577.
                                        K674451 through K674455.
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      Table 2--Affected Oxygen Cylinder Assembly Part Numbers (P/N)
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             Manufacturer                             P/Ns
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AVOX Systems..........................  \*\6350A34 series, 800112-03,
                                         800112-10, 800112-13, 801293-
                                         03, 801307-00, 801307-01,
                                         801307-02, 801307-03, 801307-
                                         07, 801307-09, 801307-23,
                                         801307-24, 801365-04, 801365-
                                         14, 801375-00, 801977-05, and
                                         \*\8915 series.
                                        (\*\For example, 6350A34-X-X or
                                         8915XX-XX, where ``X'' denotes
                                         a P/N digit.)
B/E Aerospace.........................  176018-115, 176112-115, 176177-
                                         115, 176181-115, and 176529-97.
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Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 35: Oxygen.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD was prompted by the reported rupture of a high-
pressure gaseous oxygen cylinder, which had insufficient strength 
characteristics due to improper heat treatment. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent an oxygen cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on 
the location, could result in structural damage and rapid 
decompression of the airplane, damage to adjacent essential flight 
equipment, deprivation of the necessary oxygen supply for the 
flightcrew, and injury to cabin occupants or other support 
personnel.

Compliance

    (f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless 
already done:
    (1) Within 60 days after July 6, 2010 (the effective date of 
this AD), inspect the oxygen cylinder installed in the airplane to 
determine the serial number. The serial number is stamped into the 
steel cylinder near the neck. A review of airplane records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the 
oxygen cylinder can be positively determined from that review. For 
any oxygen cylinder that has a serial number identified in Table 1 
of this AD, before further flight, remove it from the airplane and 
replace it with a serviceable oxygen cylinder. Do the inspection and 
removal following B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 176000-35-01, dated 
November 2, 2009; and Zodiac Aerospace AVOX Systems, Inc. Service 
Bulletin 6084-34-35-01, Revision 1, dated December 9, 2009, as 
applicable.
    (2) As of July 6, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), do not 
install on any airplane a United States Department of Transportation 
Type 3HT oxygen cylinder that has a serial number identified in 
Table 1 of this AD.

    Note:  United States Department of Transportation hazardous 
materials regulations apply to the shipping of oxygen cylinders.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g) The Manager, Standards Office, 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: David Hirt, Aerospace 
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, 
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4050; fax: (816) 
329-4090; e-mail: david.hirt@faa.gov. 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

    (h) You must use B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 176000-35-01, 
dated November 2, 2009; and Zodiac Aerospace AVOX Systems, Inc. 
Service Bulletin 6084-34-35-01, Revision 1, dated December 9, 2009, 
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 B/E 
Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, RGA Department, 
10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: (913) 338-9800; 
fax: (913) 338-8419; Internet: https://www.beaerospace.com; and AVOX 
Systems, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, New York 14086-9502; telephone: 
(716) 683-5100; fax: (716) 681-1089; Internet: https://www.avoxsys.com, as applicable.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the 
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on May 13, 2010.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-12173 Filed 5-28-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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