Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes, 1731-1733 [2012-31035]
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for the power cable assembly
replacement kit. Based on these figures,
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators will
be $13,504 per helicopter, or $418,624
for the fleet.
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
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
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction; 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 an economic evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2012–26–11 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.:
Amendment 39–17306; Docket No.
FAA–2012–0601; Directorate Identifier
2008–SW–033–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Bell Helicopter Textron
Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A–1, and 205B
helicopters with starter/generator power
cable assemblies (power cable assemblies),
part number (P/N) 205–075–902–017 and P/
N 205–075–911–007 installed, certificated in
any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
the power cable assembly connector
(connector) deterioration, which can cause a
short in the connector potentially leading to
a fire in the starter/generator. A fire would
result in smoke in the cockpit, reducing
visibility, and risking loss of control of the
helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 13,
2013.
(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless
accomplished previously.
(e) Required Actions
Within six months, replace the power cable
assemblies using the parts contained in
starter/generator kit P/N CT205–07–94–1,
perform a continuity test, and connect wires
to the starter generator as follows:
(1) For Model 205A and 205A–1
helicopters, follow the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2 through 16(c), of
BHTI Alert Service Bulletin No. 205–07–94,
Revision A, dated December 8, 2008.
(2) For the Model 205B helicopters, follow
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
2 through 16(c), of BHTI Alert Service
Bulletin No. 205B–08–50, dated December 8,
2008.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Andy Shaw,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
andy.shaw@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
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you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2497, electrical power system wiring.
(h) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Alert
Service Bulletin No. 205–07–94, Revision A,
dated December 8, 2008.
(ii) Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Alert
Service Bulletin No. 205B–08–50, dated
December 8, 2008.
(3) For Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. service
information identified in this AD, contact
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482,
Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone (817) 280–
3391; fax (817) 280–6466; or at https://
www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
index.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
20, 2012.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1032; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–079–AD; Amendment
39–17296; AD 2012–26–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab
AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB
2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of chafing on the bottom
panel of the center cabin. This AD
requires a general visual inspection to
determine if certain fasteners are
installed, and related investigative and
corrective actions. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct any chafing on
the bottom panel of the center cabin,
which could affect the structural
integrity of the affected wing-to-fuselage
connection.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 13, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 13, 2013.
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:
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:
SUMMARY:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on October 2, 2012 (77 FR
60073). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
states:
On two SAAB 2000 aeroplanes, signs of
chafing have been found on the bottom panel
of the centre cabin between fuselage station
(STA) 562 and STA 622. The investigation
results have shown that the chafing is caused
by certain Hi Lok fasteners, installed as a
repair during production, through the upper
wing skin panel.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could affect the structural integrity
of the affected wing-to-fuselage connection.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
SAAB issued Service Bulletin (SB) 2000–53–
057 to provide instructions for a general
visual inspection to detect chafing in the area
between the upper wing skin and the cabin
centre bottom panel and to verify if there are
Hi Lok fasteners installed with the collar up.
For the reasons described above, this
[European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)]
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AD requires a one-time inspection of the
designated area, the accomplishment of
corrective action(s) [repair], depending on
findings, and the reporting of all inspection
results * * *.
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim
action and further AD action may follow.
Related investigative actions include
measuring the distance between the
fastener and bottom panel and a
boroscope inspection for chafing and
damage of the bottom panel. 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 (77
FR 60073, October 2, 2012) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
10 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 4 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $3,400, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide a cost
estimate for the on-condition actions
specified in this 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 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 (77 FR 60073,
October 2, 2012), 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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2012–26–01 Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems:
Amendment 39–17296. Docket No.
FAA–2012–1032; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–079–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective February 13, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafing on the bottom panel of the center
cabin. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct any chafing on the bottom panel of
the center cabin, which could affect the
structural integrity of the affected wing-tofuselage connection.
(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 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, do a general visual inspection of
the area between the upper part of the wing
skin and the center bottom panel to
determine if any Hi Lok fasteners are
installed with the collar up, and do all
applicable related investigative actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
53–057, dated November 22, 2011.
(h) Repair
If any chafing or damage is found during
any inspection required by paragraph (g) 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 (EASA) (or
its delegated agent).
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(i) Reporting
Submit a report of the findings (both
positive and negative) of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Saab
AB, Saab Aerosystems, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab
Service Bulletin 2000–53–057, dated
November 22, 2011, at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD. The report must include the inspection
results, the airplane serial number, and the
number of landings and flight hours on the
airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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-116AMOC-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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0068, dated April 25, 2012;
and Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057,
dated November 22, 2011; for related
information.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057,
dated November 22, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
¨
SE–581 88, Linkoping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 14, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0820; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NE–31–AD; Amendment 39–
17308; AD 2012–26–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; Thielert
Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating
Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
models TAE 125–01, TAE 125–02–99,
and TAE 125–02–114 reciprocating
engines. That AD currently requires
installation of full-authority digital
electronic control (FADEC) software
version 2.91. This new AD requires
removing all software mapping versions
prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to
the TAE engine model. This AD was
prompted by reports of possible power
loss on airplanes equipped with TAE
125 engines. We are issuing this AD to
prevent engine power loss or in-flight
shutdown, resulting in reduced control
of or damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective February 13,
2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Thielert
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1032; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-079-AD;
Amendment 39-17296; AD 2012-26-01]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin.
This AD requires a general visual inspection to determine if certain
fasteners are installed, and related investigative and corrective
actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any chafing on
the bottom panel of the center cabin, which could affect the structural
integrity of the affected wing-to-fuselage connection.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 13, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 13,
2013.
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: 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:
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 October 2, 2012 (77
FR 60073). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) states:
On two SAAB 2000 aeroplanes, signs of chafing have been found on
the bottom panel of the centre cabin between fuselage station (STA)
562 and STA 622. The investigation results have shown that the
chafing is caused by certain Hi Lok fasteners, installed as a repair
during production, through the upper wing skin panel.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the affected wing-to-fuselage connection.
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 2000-53-057 to provide instructions for a general
visual inspection to detect chafing in the area between the upper
wing skin and the cabin centre bottom panel and to verify if there
are Hi Lok fasteners installed with the collar up.
For the reasons described above, this [European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA)] AD requires a one-time inspection of the designated
area, the accomplishment of corrective action(s) [repair], depending
on findings, and the reporting of all inspection results * * *.
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim action and further AD
action may follow.
Related investigative actions include measuring the distance
between the fastener and bottom panel and a boroscope inspection for
chafing and damage of the bottom panel. 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 (77 FR 60073, October 2,
2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $3,400, or $340 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this 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 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 (77 FR 60073, October 2,
2012), 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 adding the following new AD:
2012-26-01 Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: Amendment 39-17296. Docket No.
FAA-2012-1032; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-079-AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 13,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafing on the bottom panel
of the center cabin. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
any chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin, which could
affect the structural integrity of the affected wing-to-fuselage
connection.
(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 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the area between the upper part of the
wing skin and the center bottom panel to determine if any Hi Lok
fasteners are installed with the collar up, and do all applicable
related investigative actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated November
22, 2011.
(h) Repair
If any chafing or damage is found during any inspection required
by paragraph (g) 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 (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(i) Reporting
Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of
the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated November 22, 2011, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
The report must include the inspection results, the airplane serial
number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0068, dated
April 25, 2012; and Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated
November 22, 2011; for related information.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated November 22, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 14, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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