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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0093; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–109–AD; Amendment
39–17515; AD 2013–14–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Israel Aircraft
Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2010–11–
02 for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model
Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and Model
Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra
airplanes. AD 2010–11–02 required
amending the airplane flight manuals
(AFMs) to include additional
procedures for verifying complete
closure and locking of the main entry
door (MED). AD 2010–11–02 also
required modifying the warning and
caution lights panel (WACLP), changing
the WACLP and MED wiring, changing
the wiring harness connecting the MED
to the WACLP, and revising the log of
modification of the AFM if necessary.
This new AD revises the compliance
time and removes an airplane from the
applicability. This AD was prompted by
a report of a MED opening in flight on
an unmodified airplane. We are issuing
this AD to prevent incomplete closure of
the MED, which may result in the door
opening in flight and possible
separation of the door, causing damage
to the airplane structure and left engine
by flying debris and objects.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of June 25, 2010 (75 FR
28485, May 21, 2010).
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.
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SUMMARY:
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Tom
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 was published in the Federal
Register on February 26, 2013 (78 FR
12995), and proposed to supersede AD
2010–11–02, Amendment 39–16307 (75
FR 28485, May 21, 2010), which
superseded AD 2007–03–05,
Amendment 39–14916 (72 FR 4414,
January 31, 2007). The NPRM proposed
to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The Civil Aviation
Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the
aviation authority for Israel, has issued
Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31–06–
11–05R1, dated May 18, 2011 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
To increase pilots’ awareness to the
possibility of incomplete closure of the Main
Entry Door (MED) by the following means:
1. Splitting the common caution light
CABIN DOOR signaling both MED Improper
Closure and MED Inflatable Seal Failure into
two separate lights: CABIN DOOR and
CABIN DOOR SEAL.
2. Converting the separated CABIN DOOR
Caution light into a Warning light by
changing its color to red.
NOTE: Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM’S)
refer to these changes as MOD G1–20052.
Incomplete closure of the MED may be
followed by in-flight opening and possible
separation of the door. As a result, the MED,
the adjacent fuselage structure and other
parts of the aircraft may be damaged due to
opening forces and landing impact.
Damage to the aircraft structure and to the
left engine by flying debris and objects may
also occur.
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*
*
This AD retains the actions required
by AD 2010–11–02, Amendment 39–
16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010).
This AD limits the existing compliance
time. This AD also removes the airplane
having serial number (S/N) 158 from the
applicability because the modification
was done in production. 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
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received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 12995, February 26, 2013) 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 this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
12995, February 26, 2013) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 12995,
February 26, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
The new requirements of this AD add
no additional economic burden. The
current costs for this AD are repeated for
the convenience of affected operators, as
follows:
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 160 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that were required by AD
2010–11–02, Amendment 39–16307 (75
FR 28485, May 21, 2010), and retained
in this AD take about 60 work-hours per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost
about $600 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the actions
required by this AD is $5,700 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
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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 this 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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 31: Indicating/Recording
Systems.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
This AD was prompted by a report of a
main entry door (MED) opening in flight on
an unmodified airplane. We are issuing this
AD to prevent incomplete closure of the main
entry door, which may result in the door
opening in flight and possible separation of
the door, causing damage to the airplane
structure and left engine by flying debris and
objects.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010–11–02, Amendment 39–16307 (75
FR 28485, May 21, 2010), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–14–10 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment
39–17515. Docket No. FAA–2013–0093;
Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–109–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective September 10, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
LP (Type Certificate previously held by Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Gulfstream
100 airplanes, and Model Astra SPX and
1125 Westwind Astra airplanes; certificated
in any category; all serial numbers except
serial number 158.
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(e) Reason
(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) Retained Revisions to Airplane Flight
Manuals
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2010–11–02, Amendment
39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010).
Within 10 days after February 15, 2007 (the
effective date of AD 2007–03–05,
Amendment 39–14916 (72 FR 4414, January
31, 2007)), amend Section IV, Normal
Procedures, of Gulfstream airplane flight
manuals (AFMs) Model 1125 Astra, 25W–
1001–1; Model Astra SPX, SPX–1001–1; and
Model G100, G100–1001–1; as applicable; to
include the language specified in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD. Insertion of copies
of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD at the
appropriate places of the AFMs is acceptable.
The actions required by this paragraph may
be accomplished by a holder of a Private
Pilot’s License.
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(h) Retained Modification With Reduced
Compliance Time and New Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010), with a reduced compliance time and
new service information.
(1) Within 250 flight hours after June 25,
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD: Modify the
warning and caution lights panel (WACLP),
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
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identified in paragraph (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), or
(h)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–0548–
31–0001, dated April 1, 2006.
(ii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–0548–
31–0002, dated March 1, 2006.
(iii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–5090–
31–0001, dated March 1, 2006.
(2) Within 250 flight hours after June 25,
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD: Change the
WACLP and MED wiring, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100–31–284,
dated August 17, 2006; or Gulfstream Service
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Bulletin 100–31–284, Revision 1, dated May
27, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD,
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100–31–284,
Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011, must be used
to accomplish the actions required by this
paragraph.
(3) Within 250 flight hours after June 25,
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD: Change the
wiring harness connecting the MED to the
WACLP, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream
Service Bulletin 100–31–284, dated August
17, 2006; or Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100–
31–284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011. As
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of the effective date of this AD, Gulfstream
Service Bulletin 100–31–284, Revision 1,
dated May 27, 2011, must be used to
accomplish the actions required by this
paragraph.
(4) Within 250 flight hours after June 25,
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–11–02,
Amendment 39–16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD: Verify that
the log of modification of the relevant AFM
includes a reference to MOD G1–20052, and,
if no reference is found, revise the log of
modification of the AFM to include a
reference to the modification.
(5) Doing the modifications specified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of
this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD. After the
modifications have been done, the AFM
limitation required by paragraph (g) of this
AD may be removed from the AFM.
(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, 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:
Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1622; 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.
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 9,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
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–2012–1156; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–205–AD; Amendment
39–17500; AD 2013–13–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2000–06–
13 R1, which applied to certain The
Boeing Company Model 737–200,
–200C, –300, and –400 series airplanes.
AD 2000–06–13 R1 required repetitively
inspecting for cracking of the corners of
the door frame and the cross beams of
the aft cargo door, and corrective actions
if necessary. AD 2000–06–13 R1 also
required modifying the aft cargo door,
which terminates the repetitive
inspections. This new AD adds
SUMMARY:
(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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 10, 2013.
(i) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100–31–
284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
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(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 25, 2010 (75 FR
28485, May 21, 2010).
(i) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100–31–
284, dated August 17, 2006.
(ii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–0548–
31–0001, dated April 1, 2006.
(iii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–0548–
31–0002, dated March 1, 2006.
(iv) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80–5090–
31–0001, dated March 1, 2006.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D–
25, Savannah, Georgia 31402–2206;
telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520;
email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
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airplanes to the applicability, adds
inspections and related investigative
and corrective actions, revises certain
inspection types, and reduces a certain
compliance time for modifying the
doors. This AD was prompted by reports
of cracking in the forward and aft corner
frames of the aft cargo door and in the
lower cross beam. We are issuing this
AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the
corners of the door frame and the cross
beams of the aft cargo door, which could
result in rapid depressurization of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective September
10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of September 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of May 9, 2000 (65 FR 17583,
April 4, 2000).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of December 24, 1998 (63 FR
67769, December 9, 1998).
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, Washington 98057–3356.
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:
Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0093; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-109-AD;
Amendment 39-17515; AD 2013-14-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.)
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-11-02 for
all Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and Model
Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes. AD 2010-11-02 required
amending the airplane flight manuals (AFMs) to include additional
procedures for verifying complete closure and locking of the main entry
door (MED). AD 2010-11-02 also required modifying the warning and
caution lights panel (WACLP), changing the WACLP and MED wiring,
changing the wiring harness connecting the MED to the WACLP, and
revising the log of modification of the AFM if necessary. This new AD
revises the compliance time and removes an airplane from the
applicability. This AD was prompted by a report of a MED opening in
flight on an unmodified airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent
incomplete closure of the MED, which may result in the door opening in
flight and possible separation of the door, causing damage to the
airplane structure and left engine by flying debris and objects.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of June
25, 2010 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1622;
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.
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2013 (78
FR 12995), and proposed to supersede AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307
(75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), which superseded AD 2007-03-05, Amendment
39-14916 (72 FR 4414, January 31, 2007). The NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified products. The Civil Aviation
Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the aviation authority for Israel,
has issued Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31-06-11-05R1, dated May 18,
2011 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
To increase pilots' awareness to the possibility of incomplete
closure of the Main Entry Door (MED) by the following means:
1. Splitting the common caution light CABIN DOOR signaling both
MED Improper Closure and MED Inflatable Seal Failure into two
separate lights: CABIN DOOR and CABIN DOOR SEAL.
2. Converting the separated CABIN DOOR Caution light into a
Warning light by changing its color to red.
NOTE: Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM'S) refer to these changes as
MOD G1-20052.
Incomplete closure of the MED may be followed by in-flight
opening and possible separation of the door. As a result, the MED,
the adjacent fuselage structure and other parts of the aircraft may
be damaged due to opening forces and landing impact.
Damage to the aircraft structure and to the left engine by
flying debris and objects may also occur.
* * * * *
This AD retains the actions required by AD 2010-11-02, Amendment
39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010). This AD limits the existing
compliance time. This AD also removes the airplane having serial number
(S/N) 158 from the applicability because the modification was done in
production. 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 (78 FR 12995, February 26,
2013) 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 this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 12995, February 26, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 12995, February 26, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
The current costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of
affected operators, as follows:
We estimate that this AD will affect about 160 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that were required by AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307
(75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), and retained in this AD take about 60
work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $600 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions required by this AD is $5,700 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on
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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 this 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), and adding
the following new AD:
2013-14-10 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-17515. Docket No.
FAA-2013-0093; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-109-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September
10, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR
28485, May 21, 2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model
Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind
Astra airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers
except serial number 158.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31: Indicating/
Recording Systems.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a main entry door (MED)
opening in flight on an unmodified airplane. We are issuing this AD
to prevent incomplete closure of the main entry door, which may
result in the door opening in flight and possible separation of the
door, causing damage to the airplane structure and left engine by
flying debris and objects.
(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) Retained Revisions to Airplane Flight Manuals
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010). Within
10 days after February 15, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-03-
05, Amendment 39-14916 (72 FR 4414, January 31, 2007)), amend
Section IV, Normal Procedures, of Gulfstream airplane flight manuals
(AFMs) Model 1125 Astra, 25W-1001-1; Model Astra SPX, SPX-1001-1;
and Model G100, G100-1001-1; as applicable; to include the language
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Insertion of
copies of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD at the appropriate
places of the AFMs is acceptable. The actions required by this
paragraph may be accomplished by a holder of a Private Pilot's
License.
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(h) Retained Modification With Reduced Compliance Time and New Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), with a
reduced compliance time and new service information.
(1) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Modify the warning and caution lights panel (WACLP), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin identified in paragraph (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), or
(h)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0001, dated April 1,
2006.
(ii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0002, dated March 1,
2006.
(iii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-5090-31-0001, dated March 1,
2006.
(2) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Change the WACLP and MED wiring, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-
284, dated August 17, 2006; or Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-
284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011. As of the effective date of
this AD, Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated
May 27, 2011, must be used to accomplish the actions required by
this paragraph.
(3) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Change the wiring harness connecting the MED to the
WACLP, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17, 2006; or
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated May 27,
2011. As
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of the effective date of this AD, Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-
31-284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011, must be used to accomplish
the actions required by this paragraph.
(4) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Verify that the log of modification of the relevant AFM
includes a reference to MOD G1-20052, and, if no reference is found,
revise the log of modification of the AFM to include a reference to
the modification.
(5) Doing the modifications specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD. After the modifications have been done,
the AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
(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, 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: Tom Stafford,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone (425) 227-1622; 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) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 10, 2013.
(i) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated
May 27, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 25, 2010 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010).
(i) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17,
2006.
(ii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0001, dated April 1,
2006.
(iii) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0002, dated March 1,
2006.
(iv) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-5090-31-0001, dated March 1,
2006.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25,
Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-
3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 9, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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