Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes, 37339-37343 [2010-15708]

Download as PDF 37339 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / Proposed Rules Ice crystal size median mass dimension (MMD) range is 50–200 microns (equivalent spherical size) based upon measurements near convective storm cores. The TWC can be treated as completely glaciated (ice crystal) except as noted in the Table 1. TABLE 1—SUPERCOOLED LIQUID PORTION OF TWC Temperature range—deg C Horizontal cloud length 0 to ¥20 ...................................................................................... 0 to ¥20 ...................................................................................... <¥20 ........................................................................................... </= 50 miles ................................................................................ Indefinite ...................................................................................... ..................................................................................................... LWC—g/m3 </=1.0 </=0.5 0 The TWC levels displayed in Figure D2 represent TWC values for a standard exposure distance (horizontal cloud length) of 17.4 nautical miles that must be adjusted with length of icing exposure. The assessment from data measurements in Reference 1 supports the reduction factor with exposure length shown in Figure D3. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2010. KC Yanamura, Acting Director, Aircraft Certification Service. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0640; Directorate Identifier 2009–NM–142–AD] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– 200, and CN–235–300 Airplanes, and Model C–295 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:07 Jun 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed 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: Prompted by [an] accident * * * the FAA published SFAR 88 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88) * * *. * E:\FR\FM\29JNP1.SGM * * 29JNP1 * * EP29JN10.060</GPH> [FR Doc. 2010–15726 Filed 6–28–10; 8:45 am] Federal Aviation Administration 37340 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / Proposed Rules Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required systems safety analysis are items that have been shown to have failure mode(s) associated with an ‘unsafe condition’ * * *. These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or practices are not performed in accordance with the corrective actions(s) developed by the TC [type certificate] holder. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 13, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de ´ Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; e-mail MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Internet https://www.eads.net. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 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 this proposed AD, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:07 Jun 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2010–0640; Directorate Identifier 2009–NM–142–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that address MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to provide adequate time for interested parties to submit comments. The comment period for these proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which is consistent with the comment period for domestic transport ADs. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On April 24, 2008, we issued AD 2008–09–22, Amendment 39–15503 (73 FR 23939, May 1, 2008). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on the products listed above. Since we issued AD 2008–09–22, the fuel airworthiness limitations have been revised. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009–0146, dated July 3, 2009 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Prompted by [an] accident * * *, the FAA published SFAR 88 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88). Subsequently, the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) recommended the application of a similar regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) of its member countries. Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for passenger transport aeroplanes with either a passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity of 3 402 kg (7 500 lbs) or more, which have received their certification since 01 January 1958, are PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 required to conduct a design review against explosion risks. In August 2005, EASA published a policy statement on the process for developing instructions for maintenance and inspection of Fuel Tank System ignition source prevention (EASA D 2005/CPRO), that also included the EASA expectations with regard to compliance times of the corrective actions on the unsafe and the not unsafe part of the harmonised design review results. Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required systems safety analysis are items that have been shown to have failure mode(s) associated with an ‘unsafe condition’ as defined in the FAA memo 2003–112–15 ‘SFAR 88—Mandatory Action Decision Criteria’. These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or practices are not performed in accordance with the corrective action(s) developed by the TC [type certificate] holder. To address these potential unsafe conditions, EASA issued AD 2007–0007, mandating the Fuel System Airworthiness Limitations, comprising maintenance and inspection tasks and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) that were, at that moment, defined in issue C of EADS–CASA document DT–0–C00– 05001. That document has now been revised and updated to issue D. For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the requirements of AD 2007– 0007, which is superseded [and corresponds to FAA AD 2008–09–22], and requires the implementation of the revised Fuel Airworthiness Limitations contained in issue D of EADS–CASA document DT–0–C00– 05001 and accomplishment of related modifications. The required actions are retaining the limitations for fuel tank systems, adding thermal insulation to the air conditional compression system, applying double bonding connection on fuel tubes, and modifying the separation between the center wing electrical harness and fuel tubes. The application of double bonding connections on fuel tubes includes doing general visual inspections for damage of the inside of the fuel tanks, and corrective actions if necessary. The corrective actions include contacting EADS CASA for repair instructions and doing the repair. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. We have changed Table 1 of this AD to fix a typographical error, which is specified in EADS CASA Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts List 28–21–12, Revision 003, dated June 15, 2007. The title page of that document specifies ‘‘Revision 002.’’ The correct revision level is ‘‘Revision 003.’’ Relevant Service Information EADS CASA has issued the following service bulletins: E:\FR\FM\29JNP1.SGM 29JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / Proposed Rules • EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB– 235–21–18, dated August 2, 2007; • EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB– 235–24–20, dated August 2, 2007; and • EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB– 235–28–18, dated August 2, 2007. EADS CASA has also issued CN–235/C– 295 Technical Document, DT–0–C00– 05001, Issue D, dated October 2008. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS 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 proposed different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 8 products of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2008–09–22 and retained in this proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $85 per product. We estimate that it would take about 90 work-hours per product, depending on airplane configuration, to comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:07 Jun 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $61,200, or $7,650 per product, depending on airplane configuration. 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation: 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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 37341 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Amendment 39–15503 (73 FR 23939, May 1, 2008) and adding the following new AD: EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2010–0640; Directorate Identifier 2009–NM–142–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by August 13, 2010. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008–09–22, Amendment 39–15503. Applicability (c) This AD applies to EADS CASA (Type Certificate previously held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN–235– 100, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes, and Model C–295 airplanes, all serial numbers; certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: ‘‘Prompted by [an] accident * * *, the FAA published SFAR 88 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88). Subsequently, the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) recommended the application of a similar regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) of its member countries. ‘‘Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for passenger transport aeroplanes with either a passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity of 3 402 kg (7 500 lbs) or more, which have received their certification since 01 January 1958, are required to conduct a design review against explosion risks. ‘‘In August 2005, EASA [European Aviation Safety Agency] published a policy statement on the process for developing instructions for maintenance and inspection of Fuel Tank System ignition source prevention (EASA D 2005/CPRO), that also included the EASA expectations with regard to compliance times of the corrective actions on the unsafe and the not unsafe part of the harmonised design review results. ‘‘Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required systems safety analysis are items that have been shown to have failure mode(s) associated with an ‘unsafe condition’ as defined in the FAA memo 2003–112–15 ‘SFAR 88—Mandatory Action Decision Criteria’. These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or practices are not E:\FR\FM\29JNP1.SGM 29JNP1 37342 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / Proposed Rules performed in accordance with the corrective action(s) developed by the TC [type certificate] holder. ‘‘To address these potential unsafe conditions, EASA issued AD 2007–0007, mandating the Fuel System Airworthiness Limitations, comprising maintenance and inspection tasks and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) that were, at that moment, defined in issue C of EADSCASA document DT–0–C00– 05001. That document has now been revised and updated to issue D. ‘‘For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the requirements of AD 2007–0007, which is superseded [and corresponds to FAA AD 2008–09–22], and requires the implementation of the revised Fuel Airworthiness Limitations contained in issue D of EADS–CASA document DT–0– C00–05001 and accomplishment of related modifications.’’ The required actions are retaining the limitations for fuel tank systems, adding thermal insulation to the air conditional compression system, applying double bonding connection on fuel tubes, and modifying the separation between the center wing electrical harness and fuel tubes. The application of double bonding connections on fuel tubes includes doing general visual inspections for damage of the inside of the fuel tanks, and corrective actions if necessary. The corrective actions include contacting EADS CASA for repair instructions and doing the repair. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Compliance (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008–09– 22, With Revised Paragraph Formatting (g) Do the following actions. (1) Within 6 months after June 5, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008–09–22), do the revisions specified in (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to include the CDCCL data using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (ii) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the information in EADS CASA CN–235/C–295 Technical Document DT–0–C00–05001, Issue C, dated October 2006. Where this EADS CASA technical document refers to an EADS CASA component maintenance manual (CMM), use the applicable CMM specified in Table 1 of this AD. TABLE 1—APPLICABLE CMMS CDCCL No. CDCCL description CMM 8 ....................................... Fuel pumps ..................... 8 ....................................... Centrifugal fuel boost pump. Low level sensor ............. Parker Hannifin CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28– 22–12 (replaces CM 1C12–34). Parker Hannifin CMM with Illustrated Parts List CM 1C7–20, –21 (replaces CMM RR54170). EADS CASA CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28– 21–12. Eaton CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28–20–81 ..... 9 ....................................... 10 ..................................... 11 ..................................... 12 ..................................... 13 ..................................... 3/4″ shutoff motorized valve. 2″ motorized spherical plug pressure relief valve. Signal conditioner ............ Fuel control unit .............. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS Note 1: Table 1 of this AD does not include CMM 28–22–15, CE400150–E01, and C 17MQ0020–005SE, which are listed in EADS CASA CN–235/C–295 Technical Document DT–0–C00–05001, Issue C, dated October 2006. These CMM document numbers no longer apply. In addition, CMM document number 28–21–81 in EADS CASA CN–235/ C–295 Technical Document DT–0–C00– 05001, Issue C, dated October 2006, should be CMM document number 28–20–81. (2) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. New Requirements of This AD (h) Do the following actions. (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the information in EADS CASA CN–235/C– 295 Technical Document DT–0–C00–05001, Issue D, dated October 2008. Where this EADS CASA technical document refers to an EADS CASA CMM, use the applicable CMM specified in Table 1 of this AD. Doing this VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:07 Jun 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 Date 5 January 10, 2008. B November 20, 2006. 003 June 15, 2007. 2 June 20, 2006. Eaton CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28–0–63 ....... 3 June 20, 2006. Gull CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28–40–61 ........ Zodiac Intertechnique CMM with Illustrated Parts List 28–41–05. 3 3 June 28, 2007. September 25, 2006. revision terminates the requirements specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. Note 2: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the fuel airworthiness limitations, as required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the fuel airworthiness limitations have been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. (2) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (3) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the modifications specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i), (h)(3)(ii), and (h)(3)(iii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model CN–235, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–21–18, dated August 2, 2007: Add thermal insulation to the air condition compression system, in accordance with the PO 00000 Revision Frm 00032 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–21–18, dated August 2, 2007. (ii) For Model CN–235, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–28–18, dated August 2, 2007: Apply double bonding connections on fuel tubes and do general visual inspections for damage inside of the tank, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–28–18, dated August 2, 2007. If any damage is found inside the tank, before further flight, contact EADS CASA for repair instructions and do the repair. (iii) For Model CN–235, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–24–20, dated August 2, 2007: Modify the separation between the center wing electrical harnesses and fuel tubes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–24–20, dated August 2, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2009–0146, dated July 3, 2009, E:\FR\FM\29JNP1.SGM 29JNP1 37343 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / Proposed Rules inadvertently refers to the incorrect service bulletins. For applying double bonding connections on fuel tubes and doing general visual inspections for damage inside the tank, we refer to EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–28–18, dated August 2, 2007. For modifying the separation between the center wing electrical harnesses and fuel tubes, we refer to EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–24–20, dated August 2, 2007. (2) The EASA AD 2009–0146, dated July 3, 2009; and EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB– 235–28–18, dated August 2, 2007; do not specify corrective actions if any damage is found inside the tank. If any damage is found inside the tank, this AD requires contacting EADS CASA for repair instructions and doing the repair. Other FAA AD Provisions (i) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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. Related Information (j) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009–0146, dated July 3, 2009, the CMMs identified in Table 1 of this AD, and the service information identified in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. TABLE 2—SERVICE INFORMATION Document EADS EADS EADS EADS EADS CASA CASA CASA CASA CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–21–18 .......................................................... Service Bulletin SB–235–24–20 .......................................................... Service Bulletin SB–235–28–18 .......................................................... CN–235/C–295 Technical Document DT–0–C00–05001 ................... CN–235/C295 Technical Document, DT–0–C00–05001 .................... Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–15708 Filed 6–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 571 [Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0061] Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for comments. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document requests public comments on a petition for rulemaking submitted by Public Citizen and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on occupant crash protection to require automobile manufacturers to install seat belt reminder systems for rear designated seating positions in light passenger vehicles. The document discusses the agency’s research and findings as well VerDate Mar<15>2010 Issue 15:07 Jun 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 Original Original Original Issue C Issue D .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... as our knowledge of the different types of rear seat belt reminder systems. In general, we are encouraged by new methods to increase seat belt use. NHTSA requests comments and information to assist the agency in determining whether to grant or deny the petition. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by the DOT Docket ID Number above) by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 202–493–2251. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. It is requested, but not PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Date August 2, 2007. August 2, 2007. August 2, 2007. October 2006. October 2008. required, that two copies of the comment be provided. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Non-Legal Issues: Ms. Carla Rush, Office of Crashworthiness Standards, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, Telephone: (202) 366–4583, Facsimile: (202) 493– 2739. For Legal Issues: Mr. J. Edward Glancy, Office of Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, Telephone: (202) 366–2992, Facsimile: (202) 366– 3820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\29JNP1.SGM 29JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 29, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 37339-37343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15708]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0640; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-142-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously 
Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, 
CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This 
proposed 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:

    Prompted by [an] accident * * * the FAA published SFAR 88 
(Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88) * * *.
* * * * *

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Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required systems 
safety analysis are items that have been shown to have failure 
mode(s) associated with an `unsafe condition' * * *. These are 
identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable 
probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or 
practices are not performed in accordance with the corrective 
actions(s) developed by the TC [type certificate] holder.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the 
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 13, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 
404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 
05; e-mail MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Internet https://www.eads.net. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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 this proposed AD, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 
telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0640; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-142-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that 
address MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to 
provide adequate time for interested parties to submit comments. The 
comment period for these proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which 
is consistent with the comment period for domestic transport ADs.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On April 24, 2008, we issued AD 2008-09-22, Amendment 39-15503 (73 
FR 23939, May 1, 2008). That AD required actions intended to address an 
unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2008-09-22, the fuel airworthiness limitations 
have been revised. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is 
the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, 
has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0146, dated July 3, 2009 
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by [an] accident * * *, the FAA published SFAR 88 
(Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88). Subsequently, the Joint 
Aviation Authorities (JAA) recommended the application of a similar 
regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) of its member 
countries.
    Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for 
passenger transport aeroplanes with either a passenger capacity of 
30 or more, or a payload capacity of 3 402 kg (7 500 lbs) or more, 
which have received their certification since 01 January 1958, are 
required to conduct a design review against explosion risks.
    In August 2005, EASA published a policy statement on the process 
for developing instructions for maintenance and inspection of Fuel 
Tank System ignition source prevention (EASA D 2005/CPRO), that also 
included the EASA expectations with regard to compliance times of 
the corrective actions on the unsafe and the not unsafe part of the 
harmonised design review results.
    Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required systems 
safety analysis are items that have been shown to have failure 
mode(s) associated with an `unsafe condition' as defined in the FAA 
memo 2003-112-15 `SFAR 88--Mandatory Action Decision Criteria'. 
These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable 
probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or 
practices are not performed in accordance with the corrective 
action(s) developed by the TC [type certificate] holder.
    To address these potential unsafe conditions, EASA issued AD 
2007-0007, mandating the Fuel System Airworthiness Limitations, 
comprising maintenance and inspection tasks and Critical Design 
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) that were, at that moment, 
defined in issue C of EADS-CASA document DT-0-C00-05001. That 
document has now been revised and updated to issue D.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of AD 2007-0007, which is superseded [and corresponds 
to FAA AD 2008-09-22], and requires the implementation of the 
revised Fuel Airworthiness Limitations contained in issue D of EADS-
CASA document DT-0-C00-05001 and accomplishment of related 
modifications.

The required actions are retaining the limitations for fuel tank 
systems, adding thermal insulation to the air conditional compression 
system, applying double bonding connection on fuel tubes, and modifying 
the separation between the center wing electrical harness and fuel 
tubes. The application of double bonding connections on fuel tubes 
includes doing general visual inspections for damage of the inside of 
the fuel tanks, and corrective actions if necessary. The corrective 
actions include contacting EADS CASA for repair instructions and doing 
the repair. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in 
the AD docket.
    We have changed Table 1 of this AD to fix a typographical error, 
which is specified in EADS CASA Component Maintenance Manual with 
Illustrated Parts List 28-21-12, Revision 003, dated June 15, 2007. The 
title page of that document specifies ``Revision 002.'' The correct 
revision level is ``Revision 003.''

Relevant Service Information

    EADS CASA has issued the following service bulletins:

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     EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-21-18, dated August 2, 
2007;
     EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-24-20, dated August 2, 
2007; and
     EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-28-18, dated August 2, 
2007.

EADS CASA has also issued CN-235/C-295 Technical Document, DT-0-C00-
05001, Issue D, dated October 2008. The actions described in this 
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition 
identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

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 proposed different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 8 products of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2008-09-22 and retained in this 
proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor 
rate of $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost 
of the currently required actions is $85 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 90 work-hours per product, 
depending on airplane configuration, to comply with the new basic 
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $61,200, or $7,650 per product, depending on 
airplane configuration.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed 
regulation:
    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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15503 (73 FR 
23939, May 1, 2008) and adding the following new AD:

EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2010-0640; Directorate 
Identifier 2009-NM-142-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by August 13, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-09-22, Amendment 39-15503.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to EADS CASA (Type Certificate previously 
held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, 
CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, and Model C-295 airplanes, all 
serial numbers; certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:

    ``Prompted by [an] accident * * *, the FAA published SFAR 88 
(Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88). Subsequently, the Joint 
Aviation Authorities (JAA) recommended the application of a similar 
regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) of its member 
countries.
    ``Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for 
passenger transport aeroplanes with either a passenger capacity of 
30 or more, or a payload capacity of 3 402 kg (7 500 lbs) or more, 
which have received their certification since 01 January 1958, are 
required to conduct a design review against explosion risks.
    ``In August 2005, EASA [European Aviation Safety Agency] 
published a policy statement on the process for developing 
instructions for maintenance and inspection of Fuel Tank System 
ignition source prevention (EASA D 2005/CPRO), that also included 
the EASA expectations with regard to compliance times of the 
corrective actions on the unsafe and the not unsafe part of the 
harmonised design review results.
    ``Fuel Airworthiness Limitations arising from the required 
systems safety analysis are items that have been shown to have 
failure mode(s) associated with an `unsafe condition' as defined in 
the FAA memo 2003-112-15 `SFAR 88--Mandatory Action Decision 
Criteria'. These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an 
unacceptable probability of ignition risk could exist if specific 
tasks and/or practices are not

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performed in accordance with the corrective action(s) developed by 
the TC [type certificate] holder.
    ``To address these potential unsafe conditions, EASA issued AD 
2007-0007, mandating the Fuel System Airworthiness Limitations, 
comprising maintenance and inspection tasks and Critical Design 
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) that were, at that moment, 
defined in issue C of EADSCASA document DT-0-C00-05001. That 
document has now been revised and updated to issue D.
    ``For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of AD 2007-0007, which is superseded [and corresponds 
to FAA AD 2008-09-22], and requires the implementation of the 
revised Fuel Airworthiness Limitations contained in issue D of EADS-
CASA document DT-0-C00-05001 and accomplishment of related 
modifications.''

    The required actions are retaining the limitations for fuel tank 
systems, adding thermal insulation to the air conditional 
compression system, applying double bonding connection on fuel 
tubes, and modifying the separation between the center wing 
electrical harness and fuel tubes. The application of double bonding 
connections on fuel tubes includes doing general visual inspections 
for damage of the inside of the fuel tanks, and corrective actions 
if necessary. The corrective actions include contacting EADS CASA 
for repair instructions and doing the repair. You may obtain further 
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-09-22, With Revised 
Paragraph Formatting

    (g) Do the following actions.
    (1) Within 6 months after June 5, 2008 (the effective date of AD 
2008-09-22), do the revisions specified in (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) 
of this AD.
    (i) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to include the CDCCL data 
using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified 
in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
    (ii) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the 
information in EADS CASA CN-235/C-295 Technical Document DT-0-C00-
05001, Issue C, dated October 2006. Where this EADS CASA technical 
document refers to an EADS CASA component maintenance manual (CMM), 
use the applicable CMM specified in Table 1 of this AD.

                                            Table 1--Applicable CMMs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           CDCCL No.            CDCCL description           CMM            Revision              Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.............................  Fuel pumps.......  Parker Hannifin CMM            5  January 10, 2008.
                                                    with Illustrated
                                                    Parts List 28-22-12
                                                    (replaces CM 1C12-
                                                    34).
8.............................  Centrifugal fuel   Parker Hannifin CMM            B  November 20, 2006.
                                 boost pump.        with Illustrated
                                                    Parts List CM 1C7-
                                                    20, -21 (replaces
                                                    CMM RR54170).
9.............................  Low level sensor.  EADS CASA CMM with           003  June 15, 2007.
                                                    Illustrated Parts
                                                    List 28-21-12.
10............................  3/4'' shutoff      Eaton CMM with                 2  June 20, 2006.
                                 motorized valve.   Illustrated Parts
                                                    List 28-20-81.
11............................  2'' motorized      Eaton CMM with                 3  June 20, 2006.
                                 spherical plug     Illustrated Parts
                                 pressure relief    List 28-0-63.
                                 valve.
12............................  Signal             Gull CMM with                  3  June 28, 2007.
                                 conditioner.       Illustrated Parts
                                                    List 28-40-61.
13............................  Fuel control unit  Zodiac Intertechnique          3  September 25, 2006.
                                                    CMM with Illustrated
                                                    Parts List 28-41-05.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Note 1: Table 1 of this AD does not include CMM 28-22-15, 
CE400150-E01, and C 17MQ0020-005SE, which are listed in EADS CASA 
CN-235/C-295 Technical Document DT-0-C00-05001, Issue C, dated 
October 2006. These CMM document numbers no longer apply. In 
addition, CMM document number 28-21-81 in EADS CASA CN-235/C-295 
Technical Document DT-0-C00-05001, Issue C, dated October 2006, 
should be CMM document number 28-20-81.

    (2) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the 
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this 
AD.

New Requirements of This AD

    (h) Do the following actions.
    (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise 
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for 
Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the information in EADS 
CASA CN-235/C-295 Technical Document DT-0-C00-05001, Issue D, dated 
October 2008. Where this EADS CASA technical document refers to an 
EADS CASA CMM, use the applicable CMM specified in Table 1 of this 
AD. Doing this revision terminates the requirements specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD.

    Note 2: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational 
requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or 
installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the fuel 
airworthiness limitations, as required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of 
this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. 
However, once the fuel airworthiness limitations have been revised, 
future maintenance actions on these components must be done in 
accordance with the CDCCLs.

    (2) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the 
CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
    (3) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, 
accomplish the modifications specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i), 
(h)(3)(ii), and (h)(3)(iii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes 
having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-
235-21-18, dated August 2, 2007: Add thermal insulation to the air 
condition compression system, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-21-18, dated 
August 2, 2007.
    (ii) For Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes 
having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-
235-28-18, dated August 2, 2007: Apply double bonding connections on 
fuel tubes and do general visual inspections for damage inside of 
the tank, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS 
CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-28-18, dated August 2, 2007. If any 
damage is found inside the tank, before further flight, contact EADS 
CASA for repair instructions and do the repair.
    (iii) For Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes 
having serial numbers identified in EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-
235-24-20, dated August 2, 2007: Modify the separation between the 
center wing electrical harnesses and fuel tubes, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-
235-24-20, dated August 2, 2007.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows:
    (1) The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2009-0146, 
dated July 3, 2009,

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inadvertently refers to the incorrect service bulletins. For 
applying double bonding connections on fuel tubes and doing general 
visual inspections for damage inside the tank, we refer to EADS CASA 
Service Bulletin SB-235-28-18, dated August 2, 2007. For modifying 
the separation between the center wing electrical harnesses and fuel 
tubes, we refer to EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-24-20, dated 
August 2, 2007.
    (2) The EASA AD 2009-0146, dated July 3, 2009; and EADS CASA 
Service Bulletin SB-235-28-18, dated August 2, 2007; do not specify 
corrective actions if any damage is found inside the tank. If any 
damage is found inside the tank, this AD requires contacting EADS 
CASA for repair instructions and doing the repair.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (i) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-
3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.
    Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or 
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a 
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. 
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (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.

Related Information

    (j) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0146, dated 
July 3, 2009, the CMMs identified in Table 1 of this AD, and the 
service information identified in Table 2 of this AD, for related 
information.

                      Table 2--Service Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Document                   Issue                 Date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-  Original.........  August 2, 2007.
 235-21-18.
EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-  Original.........  August 2, 2007.
 235-24-20.
EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-  Original.........  August 2, 2007.
 235-28-18.
EADS CASA CN-235/C-295          Issue C..........  October 2006.
 Technical Document DT-0-C00-
 05001.
EADS CASA CN-235/C295           Issue D..........  October 2008.
 Technical Document, DT-0-C00-
 05001.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-15708 Filed 6-28-10; 8:45 am]
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