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(F) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
54 identifies an incorrect date for page 1 of
Section 54–23–00; the correct date for that
page is May 15, 1986.
(G) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
54 identifies an incorrect date for page 4 of
Section 54–32–00; the correct date for that
page is March 15, 1992.
(H) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
57 identifies an incorrect date for page 13 of
Section 57–00–00; the correct date for that
page is April 15, 2005.
(I) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
57 identifies an incorrect date for pages 16
and 18 of Section 57–12–00; the correct date
for those pages is March 15, 1983.
(J) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
57 identifies an incorrect date for pages 801,
802, and 805/806 of Section 57–13–00; the
correct date for those pages is December 15,
2009.
(K) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
57 identifies an incorrect date for pages 810
through 819 of Section 57–51–00; the correct
date for those pages is December 15, 2009.
(L) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter
57 identifies an incorrect date for page 4 of
Section 57–52–00; the correct date for that
page is December 15, 2009.
(M) Page 25, dated March 15, 1983, and
page 26, dated May 15, 1986, of Section 57–
12–00 were inadvertently omitted from the
List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR November 2, 1995 (60 FR
51713, October 3, 1995).
(i) Lockheed Document Number
LG92ER0060, ‘‘L–1011–385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,’’ revised
January 1994.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Lockheed Martin
Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company, L1011 Technical Support Center,
Dept. 6A4M, Zone 0579, 86 South Cobb
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063–0579;
telephone 770–494–5444; fax 770–494–5445;
email L1011.support@lmco.com; Internet
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/
TechPubs.html.
(6) You may review copies of the 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.
(7) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, WA, on March 1, 2012.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1318; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–274–AD; Amendment
39–17009; AD 2012–07–03]
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on December 12, 2011 (76 FR
77159), and proposed to supersede AD
2009–21–06, Amendment 39–16043 (74
FR 53151, October 16, 2009). That
NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
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Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support
Services GmbH Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all 328 Support Services GmbH (Type
Certificate previously held by AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier
GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model
328–100 and –300 airplanes. That AD
currently requires performing a detailed
visual inspection of the cockpit door
locking device and the surrounding area
for proper installation, and corrective
action if necessary. This new AD
requires removing or replacing the
locking device of the cockpit door;
performing operational tests, and repair
if necessary; and, for certain airplanes,
installing gap filler parts. This AD was
prompted by a report that a right-hand
power lever jammed in flight-idle
position during the landing roll-out, and
the airplane was stopped by excessive
braking. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct interference with the
engine and flight control cables, which
could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of November 20, 2009 (74 FR
53151, October 16, 2009).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.
regulations.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
SUMMARY:
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An incident has been reported with a
Dornier 328–100 aeroplane, where the righthand (RH) power lever jammed in flight-idle
position during the landing roll-out. The
aeroplane was stopped by excessive braking.
The reason for the jamming was that the
cockpit door locking device Part Number (P/
N) 001A252A3914012 had fallen off the RH
cockpit wall, blocking the RH power/
condition lever pulley/cable cluster below
the door. Although the affected aeroplane
had been modified, the technical
investigation showed that a loose Cockpit
Door Locking device could also occur on
328–100 and 328–300 aeroplanes with a
standard installation.
This condition, if not corrected, could
cause interference with the engine and/or
flight control cables, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address that unsafe condition, EASA
issued AD 2009–0082 [which corresponds to
FAA AD 2009–21–06, Amendment 39–16043
(74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009)] as an
interim solution, to require a one-time
inspection of the cockpit door locking device
and the surrounding area and the reporting
of all findings to the TC [type certificate]
holder.
Since that AD was issued, the TC holder
has developed an improved cockpit door
locking device, P/N 001A252A3914016.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of [EASA] AD 2009–0082,
which is superseded, and requires the
replacement of the current P/N
001A252A3914012 with new designed P/N
001A252A3914016 cockpit door locking
device, or the removal of the cockpit door
locking device P/N 001A252A3914012 and
the installation of a gap filler, as applicable
to aeroplane configuration.
The required actions include performing
operational tests, and repair if
necessary. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (76
FR 77159, December 12, 2011) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed—except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (76 FR
77159, December 12, 2011) for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 77159,
December 12, 2011).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
59 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2009–21–06, Amendment 39–16043 (74
FR 53151, October 16, 2009), and
retained in this AD take about 1 workhour 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 will take about 6
work-hours per product to comply with
the new basic requirements of this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Required parts will cost about
$2,315 per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$166,675, or $2,825 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.
gov; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM (76 FR 77159,
December 12, 2011), the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2009–21–06, Amendment 39–16043 (74
FR 53151, October 16, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
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2012–07–03 328 Support Services GmbH
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild
Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt
GmbH): Amendment 39–17009. Docket
No. FAA–2011–1318; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–274–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective May 10, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2009–21–06,
Amendment 39–16043 (74 FR 53151, October
16, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to 328 Support Services
GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier
GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328–
100 and –300 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25: Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that a
right-hand power lever jammed in flight-idle
position during the landing roll-out, and the
airplane was stopped by excessive braking.
We are issuing this AD detect and correct
interference with the engine and flight
control cables, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Restatement of Certain Requirements of
AD 2009–21–06, Amendment 39–16043
(74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009): Inspection
Within 3 months after November 20, 2009
(the effective date of AD 2009–21–06,
Amendment 39–16043 (74 FR 53151, October
16, 2009)), do a detailed visual inspection of
the cockpit door locking device and the
surrounding area for proper installation, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of 328 Support Services Service
Bulletin SB–328–25–485 or SB–328J–25–235,
both dated January 28, 2009, as applicable.
(h) Corrective Action
If any discrepancy is found during the
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD, before further flight, do the corrective
action, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support
Services Service Bulletin SB–328–25–485 or
SB–328J–25–235, both dated January 28,
2009, as applicable.
(i) New Requirements of This AD: Install,
Replace, and Test
Within 4,000 flight hours or 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, do the applicable actions
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD.
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(1) For airplanes on which a door locking
device with Option 521K010 is installed:
Remove the locking device of the cockpit
door, part number (P/N) 001A252A3914012,
install the gap filler parts, and do operational
tests, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support
Services Service Bulletin SB–328–25–492,
dated March 18, 2010 (for Model 328–100
airplanes); or 328 Support Services Service
Bulletin SB–328J–25–244, dated March 18,
2010 (for Model 328–300 airplanes).
(2) For airplanes on which a door locking
device with Option 521K010 is not installed:
Replace the locking device of the cockpit
door, P/N 001A252A3914012, with a new
locking device, P/N 001A252A3914016, and
do operational tests, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support
Services Service Bulletin SB–328–25–491,
dated March 18, 2010 (for Model 328–100
airplanes); or 328 Support Services Service
Bulletin SB–328J–25–243, dated March 18,
2010 (for Model 328–300 airplanes).
(j) Repair
If any operational test fails during the
actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD: Before further flight, repair in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (or its
delegated agent).
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(k) Parts Installation
As the effective date of this AD, no person
may install a locking device of the cockpit
door having P/N 001A252A3914012 on any
airplane.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425)
227–1149. Information may be emailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding 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.
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(m) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2010–0169, dated August 13, 2010,
and the service bulletins specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD,
for related information.
(1) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–485, dated January 28, 2009.
(2) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–235, dated January 28, 2009.
(3) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–491, dated March 18, 2010.
(4) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–243, dated March 18, 2010.
(5) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–492, dated March 18, 2010.
(6) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–244, dated March 18, 2010.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use the following service
information to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the
following service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date
specified:
(i) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–485, dated January 28, 2009,
approved for IBR November 20, 2009 (74 FR
53151, October 16, 2009). Only the oddnumbered pages of this document contain the
issue date of the document.
(ii) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–235, dated January 28, 2009,
approved for IBR November 20, 2009 (74 FR
53151, October 16, 2009). Only the oddnumbered pages of this document contain the
issue date of the document.
(iii) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–491, dated March 18, 2010,
approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the
odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(iv) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328–25–492, dated March 18, 2010,
approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the
odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(v) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–243, dated March 18, 2010,
approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the
odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(vi) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB–328J–25–244, dated March 18, 2010,
approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the
odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact 328 Support Services GmbH,
Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–
82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of
Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666;
fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email
gsc.op@328support.de; Internet https://
www.328support.de.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
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reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
23, 2012.
Ali Bahrami
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1386; Airspace
Docket No. 11–ANE–11]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification, Revocation and
Establishment of Air Traffic Service
Routes; Windsor Locks Area; CT
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies four
VOR Federal airways, revokes one VOR
Federal airway, and establishes three
area navigation (RNAV) routes in the
vicinity of Windsor Locks, CT. The FAA
is taking this action to adjust the airway
route structure due to the planned
decommissioning of the Bradley VHF
omnirange/tactical air navigation
(VORTAC) aid located on Bradley
International Airport, Windsor Locks,
CT. This action also adjusts the
termination point of V–203 due to
Canadian airspace reconfiguration.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 31,
2012. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
History
On January 24, 2012, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to
modify certain VOR Federal airways
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1318; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-274-AD;
Amendment 39-17009; AD 2012-07-03]
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Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for all 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH)
Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes. That AD currently requires performing
a detailed visual inspection of the cockpit door locking device and the
surrounding area for proper installation, and corrective action if
necessary. This new AD requires removing or replacing the locking
device of the cockpit door; performing operational tests, and repair if
necessary; and, for certain airplanes, installing gap filler parts.
This AD was prompted by a report that a right-hand power lever jammed
in flight-idle position during the landing roll-out, and the airplane
was stopped by excessive braking. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct interference with the engine and flight control cables, which
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
November 20, 2009 (74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2011
(76 FR 77159), and proposed to supersede AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-
16043 (74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
An incident has been reported with a Dornier 328-100 aeroplane,
where the right-hand (RH) power lever jammed in flight-idle position
during the landing roll-out. The aeroplane was stopped by excessive
braking.
The reason for the jamming was that the cockpit door locking
device Part Number (P/N) 001A252A3914012 had fallen off the RH
cockpit wall, blocking the RH power/condition lever pulley/cable
cluster below the door. Although the affected aeroplane had been
modified, the technical investigation showed that a loose Cockpit
Door Locking device could also occur on 328-100 and 328-300
aeroplanes with a standard installation.
This condition, if not corrected, could cause interference with
the engine and/or flight control cables, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address that unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2009-0082
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-16043 (74 FR
53151, October 16, 2009)] as an interim solution, to require a one-
time inspection of the cockpit door locking device and the
surrounding area and the reporting of all findings to the TC [type
certificate] holder.
Since that AD was issued, the TC holder has developed an
improved cockpit door locking device, P/N 001A252A3914016.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of [EASA] AD
2009-0082, which is superseded, and requires the replacement of the
current P/N 001A252A3914012 with new designed P/N 001A252A3914016
cockpit door locking device, or the removal of the cockpit door
locking device P/N 001A252A3914012 and the installation of a gap
filler, as applicable to aeroplane configuration.
The required actions include performing operational tests, and repair
if necessary. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI
in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (76 FR 77159, December 12,
2011) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (76 FR 77159, December 12, 2011) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 77159, December 12, 2011).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 59 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-16043
(74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009), and retained in this 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 will take about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $2,315 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $166,675, or $2,825 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (76 FR 77159, December 12,
2011), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2009-21-06, Amendment 39-16043 (74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
2012-07-03 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously
Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier
Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39-17009. Docket No. FAA-2011-1318;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-274-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 10,
2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-16043 (74 FR
53151, October 16, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate
previously held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH;
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25: Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that a right-hand power lever
jammed in flight-idle position during the landing roll-out, and the
airplane was stopped by excessive braking. We are issuing this AD
detect and correct interference with the engine and flight control
cables, which could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-
16043
(74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009): Inspection
Within 3 months after November 20, 2009 (the effective date of
AD 2009-21-06, Amendment 39-16043 (74 FR 53151, October 16, 2009)),
do a detailed visual inspection of the cockpit door locking device
and the surrounding area for proper installation, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service
Bulletin SB-328-25-485 or SB-328J-25-235, both dated January 28,
2009, as applicable.
(h) Corrective Action
If any discrepancy is found during the inspection specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, do the corrective
action, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328
Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-485 or SB-328J-25-235,
both dated January 28, 2009, as applicable.
(i) New Requirements of This AD: Install, Replace, and Test
Within 4,000 flight hours or 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the applicable actions
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
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(1) For airplanes on which a door locking device with Option
521K010 is installed: Remove the locking device of the cockpit door,
part number (P/N) 001A252A3914012, install the gap filler parts, and
do operational tests, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-492,
dated March 18, 2010 (for Model 328-100 airplanes); or 328 Support
Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-244, dated March 18, 2010 (for
Model 328-300 airplanes).
(2) For airplanes on which a door locking device with Option
521K010 is not installed: Replace the locking device of the cockpit
door, P/N 001A252A3914012, with a new locking device, P/N
001A252A3914016, and do operational tests, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin
SB-328-25-491, dated March 18, 2010 (for Model 328-100 airplanes);
or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-243, dated March
18, 2010 (for Model 328-300 airplanes).
(j) Repair
If any operational test fails during the actions specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (or its delegated agent).
(k) Parts Installation
As the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
locking device of the cockpit door having P/N 001A252A3914012 on any
airplane.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding 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.
(m) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0169, dated
August 13, 2010, and the service bulletins specified in paragraphs
(m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD, for related information.
(1) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-485, dated
January 28, 2009.
(2) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-235, dated
January 28, 2009.
(3) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-491, dated
March 18, 2010.
(4) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-243, dated
March 18, 2010.
(5) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-492, dated
March 18, 2010.
(6) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-244, dated
March 18, 2010.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date specified:
(i) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-485, dated
January 28, 2009, approved for IBR November 20, 2009 (74 FR 53151,
October 16, 2009). Only the odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(ii) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-235, dated
January 28, 2009, approved for IBR November 20, 2009 (74 FR 53151,
October 16, 2009). Only the odd-numbered pages of this document
contain the issue date of the document.
(iii) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-491, dated
March 18, 2010, approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the odd-numbered
pages of this document contain the issue date of the document.
(iv) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-25-492, dated
March 18, 2010, approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the odd-numbered
pages of this document contain the issue date of the document.
(v) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-243, dated
March 18, 2010, approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the odd-numbered
pages of this document contain the issue date of the document.
(vi) 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-25-244, dated
March 18, 2010, approved for IBR May 10, 2012. Only the odd-numbered
pages of this document contain the issue date of the document.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 328
Support Services GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-82231
Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111
6666; fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email gsc.op@328support.de; Internet
https://www.328support.de.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 23, 2012.
Ali Bahrami
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-7850 Filed 4-4-12; 8:45 am]
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