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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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2013–14–02 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–17507 ; Docket No. FAA–
2013–0206; Directorate Identifier 2012–
NM–068–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–
100C, 727–200, and 727–200F series
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
spanwise cracks and corrosion in the wing
center box upper skin and rear spar upper
chord between left buttock line (LBL) 70.50
and right buttock line (RBL) 70.50 at body
station (STA) 870. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking and corrosion of
the upper skin and rear spar upper chord of
the wing center box, which could result in
loss of the airplane wing and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD, at the applicable time specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 727–57–
0187, dated March 8, 2012: Inspect the wing
center box between LBL 70.50 and RBL
70.50, at STA 870, as specified in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4), and (g)(5) of this
AD, as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 727–57–
0187, dated March 8, 2012. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012. If any
crack, corrosion, or damage is found during
any inspection required by this AD, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
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(1) Do a high frequency eddy current
(HFEC) or detailed inspection for cracking
around the forward fastener row in the rear
spar upper chord horizontal flange.
(2) Do a low frequency eddy current
inspection for cracking around the aft
fastener row in the rear spar upper chord
horizontal flange.
(3) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for
cracking in the rear spar upper chord radius.
(4) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for
cracking in the upper skin around the
forward fastener row common to the rear spar
upper chord horizontal flange.
(5) Do a detailed inspection for damage,
cracking, and corrosion in the pressure seal.
(h) Exception to the Service Information
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012, specifies
compliance times ‘‘after the original issue
date of this service bulletin.’’ However, this
AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance times ‘‘after the effective date of
this AD.’’
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: (425) 917–6577; fax: (425) 917–6590;
email: berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
(k) 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) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012.
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(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at 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 June 21,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
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–2013–0213; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–207–AD; Amendment
39–17512; AD 2013–14–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Learjet Inc. Model 45 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that the fire
barrier seal on the external baggage door
does not seal the surrounding door
structure due to incorrect positioning of
the barrier. This AD requires modifying
the fire seal on the baggage door,
including doing inspections of the fire
seal for correct contact and corrective
action if necessary. We are issuing this
AD to prevent improper sealing of the
baggage door, which could increase the
risk of an uncontained fire in the
baggage compartment.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of August 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Learjet,
SUMMARY:
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Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS
67209–2942; telephone 316–946–2000;
fax 316–946–2220; email
ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Adam Neubauer, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas
67209; phone: 316–946–4156; fax: 316–
946–4107; email:
adam.neubauer@faa.gov.
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. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 27, 2013 (78 FR
43769
18529). The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the fire seal on the baggage
door, including doing inspections of the
fire seal for correct contact and
corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 18529, March 27, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 342
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Parts
cost
Action
Labor cost
Modification ........................
11 work-hours × $85 per hour = $935 ..........................
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
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.
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Cost per
product
$453
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.
Cost on U.S. operators
$1,388
§ 39.13
$474,696
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2013–14–07 Learjet Inc.: Amendment 39–
17512; Docket No. FAA–2013–0213;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–207–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
This AD applies to Learjet Model 45
airplanes, certificated in any category; serial
numbers 45–002 through 45–380 inclusive,
45–382 through 45–396 inclusive, 45–398
through 45–405 inclusive, 45–2001 through
45–2114 inclusive, 45–2116, 45–2118, 45–
2120, 45–2122, and 45–2124 through 45–
2126 inclusive.
Adoption of the Amendment
(d) Subject
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 25: Equipment/Furnishings.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the
fire barrier seal on the external baggage door
does not seal the surrounding door structure
due to incorrect positioning of the barrier.
We are issuing this AD to prevent improper
sealing of the baggage door, which could
increase the risk of an uncontained fire in the
baggage compartment.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification
Within 300 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD: Modify the fire seal on the
baggage door, including doing general visual
inspections of the fire seal for correct contact
and all applicable corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Recommended
Service Bulletin 40–25–25 or Bombardier
Recommended Service Bulletin 45–25–35,
both Revision 3, both dated February 6, 2012,
as applicable. Do all applicable corrective
actions before further flight.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs
(h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD
(which are not incorporated by reference in
this AD):
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 40–25–25,
Revision 1, dated August 23, 2010.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 40–25–25,
Revision 2, dated February 21, 2011.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 45–25–35,
Revision 1, dated August 23, 2010.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 45–25–35,
Revision 2, dated February 21, 2011.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any part identified in
paragraph 2.B., ‘‘Identification Table,’’ of
Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin
40–25–25 or Bombardier Recommended
Service Bulletin 45–25–35, both Revision 3,
both dated February 6, 2012, on any airplane,
unless the actions specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD are done concurrently with the
installation.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Adam Neubauer, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE–118W,
FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316–
946–4156; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
adam.neubauer@faa.gov.
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(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference in
this AD may be obtained at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this
AD.
(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) Bombardier Recommended Service
Bulletin 40–25–25, Revision 3, dated
February 6, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Recommended Service
Bulletin 45–25–35, Revision 3, dated
February 6, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet
Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942; telephone
316–946–2000; fax 316–946–2220; email
ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this 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 July 5,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
detailed inspections for cracking of the
elevator rear spar stiffener assembly,
and corrective actions if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking of the elevator rear spar
stiffener assembly, which could
adversely affect elevator structural
stiffness, which could lead to elevator
vibration and possible interference with
the tab control rod. These conditions
could result in flutter and consequent
loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. 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.
AGENCY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6577; fax:
425–917–6590; email:
berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracks on the elevator rear spar stiffener
assembly. This AD requires repetitive
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. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 11, 2013 (78 FR
21569). The NPRM proposed to require
[FR Doc. 2013–16929 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0299; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–072–AD; Amendment
39–17508; AD 2013–14–03]
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Company Airplanes
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0213; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-207-AD;
Amendment 39-17512; AD 2013-14-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Learjet Inc. Model 45 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that
the fire barrier seal on the external baggage door does not seal the
surrounding door structure due to incorrect positioning of the barrier.
This AD requires modifying the fire seal on the baggage door, including
doing inspections of the fire seal for correct contact and corrective
action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper sealing
of the baggage door, which could increase the risk of an uncontained
fire in the baggage compartment.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 26,
2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Learjet,
[[Page 43769]]
Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone 316-946-2000;
fax 316-946-2220; email ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Neubauer, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas
67209; phone: 316-946-4156; fax: 316-946-4107; email:
adam.neubauer@faa.gov.
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.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2013 (78 FR
18529). The NPRM proposed to require modifying the fire seal on the
baggage door, including doing inspections of the fire seal for correct
contact and corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 18529, March 27,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 342 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parts Cost per
Action Labor cost cost product Cost on U.S. operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Modification...................... 11 work-hours x $85 $453 $1,388 $474,696
per hour = $935.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
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 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.
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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-14-07 Learjet Inc.: Amendment 39-17512; Docket No. FAA-2013-
0213; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-207-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Learjet Model 45 airplanes, certificated in
any category; serial numbers 45-002 through 45-380 inclusive, 45-382
through 45-396 inclusive, 45-398 through 45-405 inclusive, 45-2001
through 45-2114 inclusive, 45-2116, 45-2118, 45-2120, 45-2122, and
45-2124 through 45-2126 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 25: Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the fire barrier seal on
the external baggage door does not seal the surrounding door
structure due to incorrect positioning of the barrier. We are
issuing this AD to prevent improper sealing of the baggage door,
which could increase the risk of an uncontained fire in the baggage
compartment.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification
Within 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD:
Modify the fire seal on the baggage door, including doing general
visual inspections of the fire seal for correct contact and all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin 40-25-25 or
Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin 45-25-35, both Revision 3,
both dated February 6, 2012, as applicable. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this
AD (which are not incorporated by reference in this AD):
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 40-25-25, Revision 1, dated
August 23, 2010.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 40-25-25, Revision 2, dated
February 21, 2011.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 45-25-35, Revision 1, dated
August 23, 2010.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 45-25-35, Revision 2, dated
February 21, 2011.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any
part identified in paragraph 2.B., ``Identification Table,'' of
Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin 40-25-25 or Bombardier
Recommended Service Bulletin 45-25-35, both Revision 3, both dated
February 6, 2012, on any airplane, unless the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD are done concurrently with the
installation.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(2) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Adam Neubauer,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4156; fax: 316-946-
4107; email: adam.neubauer@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD may be obtained at the
addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
(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) Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin 40-25-25, Revision
3, dated February 6, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Recommended Service Bulletin 45-25-35, Revision
3, dated February 6, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone
316-946-2000; fax 316-946-2220; email ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this 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 July 5, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-16929 Filed 7-19-13; 8:45 am]
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