Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes, 153-155 [2014-30428]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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:
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0460; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–222–AD; Amendment
39–18054; AD 2014–26–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab
AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that the elevator position quoted
in an aircraft maintenance manual is
incorrect and a report that the trunnion
at the lower part of the control column
was installed incorrectly. This AD
requires an inspection of the stick
pusher rigging and an inspection of the
installation of the trunnion and the stick
pusher rigging, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
correct the rigging of the elevator
position of the stick pusher to reduce
the probability of a negative effect on
the handling quality during stall, which
could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 9, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 9, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460 or in
person at the Docket 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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab
¨
Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linkoping,
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
+46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@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.
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SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to all Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. The
SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 12, 2014 (79 FR
47025). We preceded the SNPRM with
a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal
Register on June 3, 2013 (78 FR 33010).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0253, dated October 18,
2013 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition on all Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Model 340B
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The standard stick pusher maximum
elevator position of a SAAB 340B, prior to
delivery, is set at 7.5 degrees trailing edge
down. It was recently discovered that this
value has been incorrectly referenced in the
SAAB 340B Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM), which quotes an elevator position of
4 degrees trailing edge down for all
aeroplanes, which is the correct value for
SAAB SF340A aeroplanes only.
If a SAAB 340B aeroplane has been rerigged in accordance with current AMM
procedure, there is a possibility that the
deflection of the elevator will be less than
intended.
This condition, if not corrected, will affect
the stall characteristics on the outer part of
the envelope at maximum flap setting and aft
centre of gravity (CG) configuration, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
SAAB AB Aeronautics issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 340–27–105 to reduce the
probability of a negative effect on the
handling quality during stall. Consequently,
EASA issued AD 2012–0256 [https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460-0002]
to require a one-time inspection of the stick
pusher rigging and, depending on findings,
adjustment to the correct setting.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it has
been reported that on some aeroplanes,
during implementation of SB 340–27–105,
the trunnion at the lower part of the control
column was incorrectly installed. This
prevents proper inspection of the stick
pusher rigging.
Prompted by this finding, SAAB issued SB
340–27–115 with instructions for all
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aeroplanes, regardless whether SB 340–27–
105 has been accomplished or not.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2012–0256, which is superseded, but
requires the use of the improved and
expanded instructions specified in SAAB SB
340–27–115.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-04600005.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the SNPRM
(79 FR 47025, August 12, 2014) 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 except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR
47025, August 12, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 47025,
August 12, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 109
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 12 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $10 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $112,270, or
$1,030 per product.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
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Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460; 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
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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
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):
■
2014–26–03 Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems:
Amendment 39–18054. Docket No.
FAA–2013–0460; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–222–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 9,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes,
certificated in any category, all serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
elevator position quoted in an aircraft
maintenance manual is incorrect and a report
that the trunnion at the lower part of the
control column was installed incorrectly. We
are issuing this AD to correct the rigging of
the elevator position of the stick pusher to
reduce the probability of a negative effect on
the handling quality during stall, which
could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the
installation of the trunnion at the lower part
of the control column and the stick pusher
rigging, in accordance with the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 340–27–115, dated July 19, 2013.
(h) Corrective Actions
If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, an incorrect setting
of the stick pusher maximum elevator
position is found, or if the trunnion at the
lower part of the control column is installed
incorrectly, before further flight, accomplish
all applicable corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–
115, dated July 19, 2013; except where Saab
Service Bulletin 340–27–115, dated July 19,
2013, specifies to contact SAAB for
corrective action, repair before further flight,
using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems’ EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(i) Reporting Requirement
After accomplishing corrective actions as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, record
any incorrect rigging value that was detected
and send a report to: Saab AB, Business Area
Support and Services, Air Division,
Technical Support, email:
Saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com; fax:
+46 (0) 13 18 48 74; at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD.
(1) If the corrective action was done on or
after the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after accomplishing the
corrective action.
(2) If the corrective action was done before
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, 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-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
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by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems’ EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0253, dated
October 18, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460-0005.
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(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–115,
dated July 19, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
¨
SE–581 88, Linkoping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 17, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@
faa.gov.
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Discussion
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0848; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–031–AD; Amendment
39–18055; AD 2014–26–04]
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Airworthiness Directives; GROB–
WERKE Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
GROB–WERKE Models G115EG and
G120A airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a
defective starter solenoid. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective February 9,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publication listed in the AD
as of February 9, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0848; or in person at 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 service information identified in
this AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG,
Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9,
D–86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies,
Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–998–
105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
productsupport@grob-aircraft.com;
Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
DATES:
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain GROB–WERKE Models
G115EG and G120A airplanes. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on October 23, 2014 (79 FR
63340). The NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI
states:
An operator of a G 115E aeroplane
experienced a total loss of electrical power in
flight. The root cause was found to be a
defective starter solenoid causing an internal
short circuit, which resulted in breakdown of
the system voltage.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could result in reduced control of
the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
GROB Aircraft AG issued Service Bulletin
(SB) MSB1078–196 for G 115 aeroplanes and
SB MSB1121–144 for G 120 aeroplanes to
provide instructions for inspection and
corrective action.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires a one-time inspection of the starter
solenoid and, depending on the findings,
replacement of the starter.
A technical solution is currently under
development and further AD action may
follow.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-08480002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 63340, October 23, 2014) 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 the AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0460; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-222-AD;
Amendment 39-18054; AD 2014-26-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a report that the elevator position quoted in an aircraft maintenance
manual is incorrect and a report that the trunnion at the lower part of
the control column was installed incorrectly. This AD requires an
inspection of the stick pusher rigging and an inspection of the
installation of the trunnion and the stick pusher rigging, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the
rigging of the elevator position of the stick pusher to reduce the
probability of a negative effect on the handling quality during stall,
which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 9, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 9,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460 or in person at the
Docket 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.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab340techsupport@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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. The SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on August 12, 2014 (79 FR 47025). We preceded the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the
Federal Register on June 3, 2013 (78 FR 33010).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0253, dated October 18, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. The MCAI states:
The standard stick pusher maximum elevator position of a SAAB
340B, prior to delivery, is set at 7.5 degrees trailing edge down.
It was recently discovered that this value has been incorrectly
referenced in the SAAB 340B Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), which
quotes an elevator position of 4 degrees trailing edge down for all
aeroplanes, which is the correct value for SAAB SF340A aeroplanes
only.
If a SAAB 340B aeroplane has been re-rigged in accordance with
current AMM procedure, there is a possibility that the deflection of
the elevator will be less than intended.
This condition, if not corrected, will affect the stall
characteristics on the outer part of the envelope at maximum flap
setting and aft centre of gravity (CG) configuration, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB AB Aeronautics
issued Service Bulletin (SB) 340-27-105 to reduce the probability of
a negative effect on the handling quality during stall.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2012-0256 [https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460-0002] to require a one-time
inspection of the stick pusher rigging and, depending on findings,
adjustment to the correct setting.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it has been reported that on
some aeroplanes, during implementation of SB 340-27-105, the
trunnion at the lower part of the control column was incorrectly
installed. This prevents proper inspection of the stick pusher
rigging.
Prompted by this finding, SAAB issued SB 340-27-115 with
instructions for all aeroplanes, regardless whether SB 340-27-105
has been accomplished or not.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0256, which is superseded, but requires
the use of the improved and expanded instructions specified in SAAB
SB 340-27-115.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460-0005.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (79 FR 47025, August 12,
2014) 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 except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM (79 FR 47025, August 12, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 47025, August 12, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 109 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 12 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $10 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $112,270, or $1,030 per product.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information.
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Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES-200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0460; 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 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2014-26-03 Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: Amendment 39-18054. Docket No.
FAA-2013-0460; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-222-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 9, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the elevator position
quoted in an aircraft maintenance manual is incorrect and a report
that the trunnion at the lower part of the control column was
installed incorrectly. We are issuing this AD to correct the rigging
of the elevator position of the stick pusher to reduce the
probability of a negative effect on the handling quality during
stall, which could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
detailed inspection of the installation of the trunnion at the lower
part of the control column and the stick pusher rigging, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 340-27-115, dated July 19, 2013.
(h) Corrective Actions
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
an incorrect setting of the stick pusher maximum elevator position
is found, or if the trunnion at the lower part of the control column
is installed incorrectly, before further flight, accomplish all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-115, dated July 19,
2013; except where Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-115, dated July 19,
2013, specifies to contact SAAB for corrective action, repair before
further flight, using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(i) Reporting Requirement
After accomplishing corrective actions as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, record any incorrect rigging value that was detected
and send a report to: Saab AB, Business Area Support and Services,
Air Division, Technical Support, email:
Saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com; fax: +46 (0) 13 18 48 74; at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the corrective action was done on or after the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after
accomplishing the corrective action.
(2) If the corrective action was done before the effective date
of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved
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by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems' EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0253, dated October 18, 2013, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-
0460-0005.
(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-115, dated July 19, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.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 December 17, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-30428 Filed 1-2-15; 8:45 am]
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