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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1102; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–062–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
´
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
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. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of incorrect
electrical polarity connections on
engine fire extinguishing discharge
cartridges. This proposed AD would
require a one-time inspection to identify
the correct polarity for each pair of
electrical connectors on each engine fire
extinguisher cartridge, and repair if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct incorrect polarity
connections, which could prevent the
actuation of the discharge cartridge in
case of automatic fire detection or
manual initiation during a potential
engine fire, and could result in damage
to the airplane and injury to passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 3, 2012.
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
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Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 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; email
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, WA. 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,
WA 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–2012–1102; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–062–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
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consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
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
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0045,
dated March 21, 2012 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Reports have been received of finding
wrong electrical polarity connections of
engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges
on CASA CN–235 aeroplanes. The results of
the subsequent investigation showed that the
incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was
caused by production line errors.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could prevent the actuation of the
discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire
detection or manual initiation in case of
engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to
the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EADS CASA (Airbus Military) developed
instructions to identify erroneous wiring
polarity installation.
For the reasons described above this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection to
verify proper electrical polarity of wiring of
each engine fire extinguisher discharge
cartridge and, depending on findings,
corrective action [accomplish the repair].
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
EADS CASA has issued Airbus
Military All Operator Letter 235–020,
dated March 9, 2012. 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
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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.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 6 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the 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
$2,040, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
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 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);
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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 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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously
´
Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas,
S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2012–1102;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–062–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by December 3,
2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all 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, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
incorrect electrical polarity connections on
engine fire extinguishing discharge
cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct incorrect polarity connections,
which could prevent the actuation of the
discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire
detection or manual initiation during a
potential engine fire, and could result in
damage to the airplane and injury to
passengers.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
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compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, do a one-time inspection to identify
the correct polarity for each pair of electrical
connectors on each engine fire extinguisher
cartridge, in accordance with the Instructions
of Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–
020, dated March 9, 2012.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, erroneous wiring
polarity is detected: Before further flight,
repair in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or
its delegated agent).
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
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.
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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0045, dated March 21, 2012;
and Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–
020, dated March 9, 2012; for related
information.
(2) For service information identified in
this 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; email
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,
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WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
5, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION
16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1218
[CPSC Docket No. CPSC–2010–0028]
RIN 3041–AC81
Safety Standard for Bassinets and
Cradles
Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
The Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA
requires the United States Consumer
Product Safety Commission
(Commission or CPSC) to promulgate
consumer product safety standards for
durable infant or toddler products.
These standards are to be ‘‘substantially
the same as’’ applicable voluntary
standards or more stringent than the
voluntary standard if the Commission
concludes that more stringent
requirements would further reduce the
risk of injury associated with the
product. The Commission is proposing
a safety standard for bassinets and
cradles in response to the CPSIA. This
constitutes a second round of notice and
comment, or supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking, for bassinets and
cradles.
DATES: Submit comments by January 2,
2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments related to the
Paperwork Reduction Act aspects of the
marking, labeling, and instructional
literature of the proposed rule should be
directed to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: CPSC
Desk Officer, FAX: 202–395–6974, or
emailed to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Other comments, identified by Docket
No. CPSC–2010–0028, may be
submitted electronically or in writing:
Electronic Submissions: Submit
electronic comments to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
To ensure timely processing of
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comments, the Commission is no longer
directly accepting comments submitted
by electronic mail (email), except
through www.regulations.gov. The
Commission encourages you to submit
electronic comments by using the
Federal eRulemaking Portal, as
described above.
Written Submissions: Submit written
submissions in the following way: Mail/
Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk,
or CD–ROM submissions), preferably in
five copies, to: Office of the Secretary,
Consumer Product Safety Commission,
Room 820, 4330 East West Highway,
Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301)
504–7923.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number for this rulemaking. All
comments received may be posted
without change, including any personal
identifiers, contact information, or other
personal information provided, to
https://www.regulations.gov. Do not
submit confidential business
information, trade secret information, or
other sensitive or protected information
that you do not want to be available to
the public. If furnished at all, such
information should be submitted in
writing.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, and insert the
docket number, CPSC 2010–0028, into
the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the
prompts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patricia Edwards, Project Manager,
Directorate for EngineeringSciences,
Consumer Product Safety Commission,
5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850;
telephone 301–987–2244; email
pedwards@cpsc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background and Statutory Authority
The Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act of 2008, (CPSIA, Pub.
L. 110–314), was enacted on August 14,
2008. Section 104(b) of the CPSIA, part
of the Danny Keysar Child Product
Safety Notification Act, requires the
Commission to: (1) Examine and assess
the effectiveness of voluntary consumer
product safety standards for durable
infant or toddler products, in
consultation with representatives of
consumer groups, juvenile product
manufacturers, and independent child
product engineers and experts, and (2)
promulgate consumer product safety
standards for durable infant and toddler
products. These standards are to be
‘‘substantially the same as’’ applicable
voluntary standards or more stringent
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than the voluntary standard if the
Commission concludes that more
stringent requirements would further
reduce the risk of injury associated with
the product. The term ‘‘durable infant or
toddler product’’ is defined in section
104(f)(1) of the CPSIA as a durable
product intended for use, or that may be
reasonably expected to be used, by
children under the age of 5 years.
Bassinets and cradles are specifically
identified in section 104(f)(2)(L) as a
durable infant or toddler product.
In April 2010, the Commission issued
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR)
for bassinets and cradles. (75 FR 22303,
April 28, 2010). Through ongoing
consultation and assessment of the
standard, both the ASTM standard and
the Commission’s proposals have
evolved since publication of the April
2010 NPR, such that the Commission
believes a supplemental notice and
opportunity for the public to comment
would be beneficial. Thus, in this
document, the Commission is proposing
a safety standard for bassinets and
cradles in a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking. Pursuant to
Section 104(b)(1)(A), the Commission
consulted with manufacturers, retailers,
trade organizations, laboratories,
consumer advocacy groups, consultants,
and members of the public in the
development of this proposed standard,
largely through the ASTM process. The
proposed standard is based on the
voluntary standard developed by ASTM
International (formerly the American
Society for Testing and Materials),
ASTM F2194–12, ‘‘Standard Consumer
Safety Specification for Bassinets and
Cradles’’ (ASTM F2194–12), with
additions and modifications to
strengthen the standard. The ASTM
standard is copyrighted but can be
viewed as a read-only document, only
during the comment period on this
proposal, at: https://www.astm.org/
cpsc.htm, by permission of ASTM.
B. The Product
ASTM F2194–12 defines a ‘‘bassinet/
cradle’’ as a ‘‘small bed designed
exclusively to provide sleeping
accommodations for infants supported
by free standing legs, a wheeled base, a
rocking base, or which can swing
relative to a stationary base’’ and
provides that a bassinet/cradle is
‘‘intended to provide sleeping
accommodations only for an infant up
to approximately 5 months in age or
when the child begins to push up on
hands and knees, whichever comes
first.’’ ASTM F2194–12 defines a
‘‘bassinet/cradle accessory’’ as ‘‘a
supported sleep surface that attaches to
a crib or play yard designed to convert
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1102; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-062-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously
Held by Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) 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 all
EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones
Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and
CN-235-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing
discharge cartridges. This proposed AD would require a one-time
inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical
connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repair if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct incorrect
polarity connections, which could prevent the actuation of the
discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual
initiation during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage
to the airplane and injury to passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3,
2012.
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 W12-140, 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; email 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, WA. 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, WA 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-2012-1102;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-062-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 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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0045, dated March 21, 2012 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Reports have been received of finding wrong electrical polarity
connections of engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges on
CASA CN-235 aeroplanes. The results of the subsequent investigation
showed that the incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was caused by
production line errors.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the
actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire
detection or manual initiation in case of engine fire, possibly
resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS CASA (Airbus
Military) developed instructions to identify erroneous wiring
polarity installation.
For the reasons described above this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection to verify proper electrical polarity of wiring of
each engine fire extinguisher discharge cartridge and, depending on
findings, corrective action [accomplish the repair].
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
EADS CASA has issued Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020,
dated March 9, 2012. 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
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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.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the 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 $2,040, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
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);
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 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 adding the following new AD:
EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones
Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2012-1102; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-062-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by December 3, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all EADS CASA (Type Certificate previously
held by Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-
235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity
connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect polarity
connections, which could prevent the actuation of the discharge
cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation
during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage to the
airplane and injury to passengers.
(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) Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a one-
time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of
electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in
accordance with the Instructions of Airbus Military All Operator
Letter 235-020, dated March 9, 2012.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
erroneous wiring polarity is detected: Before further flight, repair
in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
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. 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1112; 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0045, dated
March 21, 2012; and Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020,
dated March 9, 2012; for related information.
(2) For service information identified in this 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; email 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,
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WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 5, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-25673 Filed 10-17-12; 8:45 am]
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