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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2014–0055;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–167–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 11,
2014.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A310–
304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, on which Airbus
modification number 12248 has been
embodied.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
insufficient clearance between the fuel
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quantity indicator (FQI) probes and the
adjacent structure and metallic components
in the wing fuel tanks. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct insufficient
clearance, which could lead to electrical
arcing in a fuel tank during a lightning strike,
which could result in ignition and
consequent fire or explosion in the fuel tank.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Modification
Within 30 months after the effective date
of this AD, do a one-time detailed visual
inspection for clearance between the FQI
probes located in the trimmable horizontal
stabilizer tank and the adjacent structure and
metallic components, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–28–2145, Revision 01,
dated March 4, 2003.
(1) If the clearance of an FQI probe is found
to be 3.0 millimeters (mm) (0.118 inch) or
more: No further action is required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) If the clearance of an FQI probe is found
to be 2.5 mm (0.98 inch) or more, and less
than 3.0 mm (0.118 inch): Before further
flight, loosen the probe screws and move the
probe up and down to get the required
minimum gap of 3.0 mm (0.118 inch), in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310–
28–2145, Revision 01, dated March 4, 2003.
(3) If the clearance of an FQI probe is found
to be less than 2.5 mm (0.118 inch): Before
further flight, modify each affected FQI probe
by installing new FQI probe supports, in
accordance with Step 3.C., ‘‘Repair,’’ of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–28–2145, Revision 01,
dated March 4, 2003.
(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 Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–28–2145, dated August 21,
2001.
(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:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–2125; 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
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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, use these actions if they are
FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they were
approved by the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent, or by the Design
Approval Holder with a State of Design
Authority’s design organization approval).
For a repair method to be approved, the
repair approval must specifically refer to this
AD. You are required to ensure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0188, dated August 19, 2013,
for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2014–
0055.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
You may view this 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0056; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–160–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model
SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report of rudder
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pedal restriction which was the result of
water leakage at the inlet tubing of an
in-line heater in the lower part of the
forward fuselage. This proposed AD
would require deactivating the potable
water system, or alternatively filling and
activating the potable water system. We
are proposing this AD to prevent rudder
pedal restriction due to the pitch control
mechanism becoming frozen as the
result of water spray, which could
prevent disconnection and normal pitch
control, and consequently result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 11, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems, 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.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0056; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–
1112; fax (425) 227–1149.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2014–0056; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0172R1,
dated September 6, 2013 (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:
One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction
has been reported on a SAAB 2000
aeroplane. Subsequent investigation showed
that this was the result of water leakage at the
inlet tubing for the in-line heater (25HY) in
the lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone
116). The in-line heater attachment was
found ruptured, which resulted in water
spraying in the area. Frozen water on the
rudder control mechanism in Zone 116 then
led to the rudder pedal restriction.
Analysis after the reported event indicates
that the pitch control mechanism (including
pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also be
frozen as a result of water spray, which
would prevent disconnection and normal
pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in further occurrences of reduced
control of an aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, as a temporary
action to avoid this potential unsafe
condition, SAAB determined that the potable
water system should be deactivated. SAAB is
working on a solution that is expected to
eliminate the consequences of water spraying
in the area.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA
issued Emergency AD 2013–0172–E [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0172R1] to
require deactivation of the Potable Water
System.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB
developed a temporary alternative procedure
for filling, reactivation and continued
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operation of the potable water system. This
procedure includes a visual inspection to
make sure that there is no water spray in the
lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116)
during refilling of the potable water.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD is revised to allow application of
the alternative filling procedure of the
Potable Water System.
This [EASA] AD is still considered to be
an interim action and further [EASA] AD
action may follow.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2014–0056.
Relevant Service Information
Saab has issued Service Bulletin
2000–38–010, dated July 12, 2013, and
Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304,
Revision 01, dated September 10, 2013,
including Saab Engineering Statement
to Operators 2000PBS034334, including
Attachment 1 Engineering Statement
2000PBS034334 to SN 2000–1304.
(‘‘Attachment 1 to Saab SN 2000–1304’’
is the Saab Engineering Statement to
Operators 2000PBS034334, which
includes Appendix 1.) The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $85, or $85 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
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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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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Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: Docket No.
FAA–2014–0056; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–160–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 11,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
004 through 016 inclusive, 018, 022, 023,
024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035 through 039
inclusive, 041 through 044 inclusive, 046,
047, 048, 051, and 053 through 063 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 38, Water/Waste.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
rudder pedal restriction which was the result
of water leakage at the inlet tubing for an inline heater in the lower part of the forward
fuselage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch
control mechanism becoming frozen as the
result of water spray, which could prevent
disconnection and normal pitch control, and
consequently result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Deactivation of Potable Water System
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, deactivate the potable water system,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
38–010, dated July 12, 2013.
(h) Alternative Inspections and Inspection
Intervals
As an alternative, or subsequent, to the
action required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
during each filling of the potable water
system after the effective date of this AD,
accomplish the temporary filling procedure,
in accordance with the instructions in Saab
Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304, Revision
01, dated September 10, 2013, including
Attachment 1 Engineering Statement to
Operators 2000PBS034334.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, 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,
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International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, use these actions if they are
FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they were
approved by the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent, or by the Design
Approval Holder with a State of Design
Authority’s design organization approval).
For a repair method to be approved, the
repair approval must specifically refer to this
AD. You are required to ensure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0172R1, dated September 6,
2013, for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0056.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems,
¨
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. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0056; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-160-AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report of rudder
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pedal restriction which was the result of water leakage at the inlet
tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage.
This proposed AD would require deactivating the potable water system,
or alternatively filling and activating the potable water system. We
are proposing this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction due to the
pitch control mechanism becoming frozen as the result of water spray,
which could prevent disconnection and normal pitch control, and
consequently result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 11, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems, 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.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0056; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0056;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0172R1, dated September 6, 2013 (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:
One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction has been reported on
a SAAB 2000 aeroplane. Subsequent investigation showed that this was
the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing for the in-line
heater (25HY) in the lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116).
The in-line heater attachment was found ruptured, which resulted in
water spraying in the area. Frozen water on the rudder control
mechanism in Zone 116 then led to the rudder pedal restriction.
Analysis after the reported event indicates that the pitch
control mechanism (including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also
be frozen as a result of water spray, which would prevent
disconnection and normal pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in further
occurrences of reduced control of an aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, as a temporary action to avoid this
potential unsafe condition, SAAB determined that the potable water
system should be deactivated. SAAB is working on a solution that is
expected to eliminate the consequences of water spraying in the
area.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA issued Emergency AD 2013-
0172-E [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0172R1] to require
deactivation of the Potable Water System.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB developed a temporary
alternative procedure for filling, reactivation and continued
operation of the potable water system. This procedure includes a
visual inspection to make sure that there is no water spray in the
lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116) during refilling of
the potable water.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD is revised to
allow application of the alternative filling procedure of the
Potable Water System.
This [EASA] AD is still considered to be an interim action and
further [EASA] AD action may follow.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2014-0056.
Relevant Service Information
Saab has issued Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12, 2013,
and Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01, dated September
10, 2013, including Saab Engineering Statement to Operators
2000PBS034334, including Attachment 1 Engineering Statement
2000PBS034334 to SN 2000-1304. (``Attachment 1 to Saab SN 2000-1304''
is the Saab Engineering Statement to Operators 2000PBS034334, which
includes Appendix 1.) The actions described in this service information
are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1 airplane of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $85, or $85 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
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the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes
in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: Docket No. FAA-2014-0056; Directorate
Identifier 2013-NM-160-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 11, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 004 through
016 inclusive, 018, 022, 023, 024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035
through 039 inclusive, 041 through 044 inclusive, 046, 047, 048,
051, and 053 through 063 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/Waste.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of rudder pedal restriction
which was the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing for an in-
line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage. We are
issuing this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch
control mechanism becoming frozen as the result of water spray,
which could prevent disconnection and normal pitch control, and
consequently result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Deactivation of Potable Water System
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, deactivate
the potable water system, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12,
2013.
(h) Alternative Inspections and Inspection Intervals
As an alternative, or subsequent, to the action required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, during each filling of the potable water
system after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the temporary
filling procedure, in accordance with the instructions in Saab
Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01, dated September 10,
2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering Statement to Operators
2000PBS034334.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, 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, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or by the Design Approval Holder with a State of
Design Authority's design organization approval). For a repair
method to be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer
to this AD. You are required to ensure the product is airworthy
before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2013-
0172R1, dated September 6, 2013, for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2014-0056.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aerosystems, 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. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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