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2 CFR Part 1500
Environmental protection,
Accounting, Administrative practice
and procedure, Colleges and
universities, Grant programs, Hospitals,
Indians, Intergovernmental relations,
Loan programs, Nonprofit organizations,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
40 CFR Part 30
Environmental protection,
Accounting, Colleges and universities,
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Environmental protection,
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programs, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
40 CFR Part 33
Environmental protection, Grant
programs, Minority businesses,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
which was published in the Federal
Register at 79 FR 75867 on December
19, 2014, is adopted as final with the
following changes:
Title 2—Grants and Agreements
CHAPTER XV—ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
PART 1500—UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS,
COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
AWARDS
1. The authority citation for part 1500
is revised to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 42 U.S.C. 241,
242b, 243, 246, 1857 et seq., 33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq., 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 6901
et seq., 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., 7 U.S.C. 136
et seq., 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 9601
et seq., 20 U.S.C. 4011 et seq., and 33 U.S.C.
1401 et seq.; 2 CFR part 200.
Subpart D—Post Federal Award
Requirements
§ 1500.11
[Amended]
2. In § 1500.11, paragraphs (c) and
(f)(1)(i) are amended by removing
‘‘ANSI/ASQ’’ and adding ‘‘ASQ/ANSI’’
in its place.
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40 CFR Part 35
Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Coastal zone, Grant
programs, Hazardous waste, Indians,
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and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Technical assistance,
Waste treatment and disposal, Water
pollution control, Water supply.
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40 CFR Part 40
Environmental protection, Grant
programs, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0677; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–244–AD; Amendment
39–18289; AD 2015–20–10]
40 CFR Part 45
Environmental protection, Education,
Grant programs, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
40 CFR Part 46
Environmental protection, Education,
Grant programs, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements,
Scholarships and fellowships.
40 CFR Part 47
Environmental protection, Education,
Grant programs, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: September 30, 2015.
Gina McCarthy,
Administrator.
Accordingly, the interim rule
amending 2 CFR part 1500 and 40 CFR
parts 30, 31, 33, 35, 40, 45, 46, and 47
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model GVI airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of corrosion on inservice air non-return valves. This AD
requires a revision to the Emergency
Procedures section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM). This AD also requires a
revision to the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate airworthiness limitations for
the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air nonreturn valves. We are issuing this AD to
ensure the flightcrew is provided with
SUMMARY:
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procedures to mitigate the risks
associated with failure of the HP Stage
5 air non-return valve. Failure of the HP
Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open
position could result in engine
instability and uncommanded in-flight
shutdown.
This AD is effective November
13, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 13, 2015.
DATES:
For service information
identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation,
Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box
2206, Savannah, GA 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. 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0677.
ADDRESSES:
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–2015–
0677; 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
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 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Darby Mirocha, Continued Operational
Safety and Certificate Management,
ACE–102A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: 404–474–5573; fax: 404–
474–5606; email: Darby.Mirocha@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation Model GVI airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR
17005). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of corrosion on in-service air
non-return valves. Failure of the HP
Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open
position could result in engine
instability and uncommanded in-flight
shutdown. The NPRM proposed to
require a revision to the Emergency
Procedures section of the AFM and a
revision to the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate airworthiness limitations for
the HP Stage 5 air non-return valves. We
are issuing this AD to ensure the
flightcrew is provided with procedures
to mitigate the risks associated with
failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return
valve.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 17005, March 31, 2015) 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 NPRM (80 FR
61089
17005, March 31, 2015) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the (NPRM 80 FR 17005,
March 31, 2015).
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action.
The manufacturer is currently
developing a modification that will
positively address the unsafe condition
identified in this AD. Once this
modification is developed, approved,
and available, we might consider
additional rulemaking.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Section 04–08–20,
Normal Airstart—Automatic; Section
04–08–30, Manual Airstart—Starter
Assist; and Section 04–08–40, Manual
Airstart—Windmilling; of Chapter 04,
Emergency Procedures, of the
Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM, Document
Number GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001,
Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. This
service information describes revised
procedures for in-flight engine restart
and operating procedures.
In addition, we reviewed Section 05–
10–10, Airworthiness Limitations, of
Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Maintenance Manual (MM), Revision 4,
dated September 30, 2013. This service
information adds an airworthiness
limitation for the HP Stage 5 air nonreturn valve.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 52
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
AFM revision ...........................
MM revision ............................
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1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................
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.
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$85
85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$4,420
4,420
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
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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2015–20–10 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation: Amendment 39–18289;
Docket No. FAA–2015–0677; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–244–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 13, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 36, Pneumatic.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
corrosion on in-service air non-return valves.
We are issuing this AD to ensure the
flightcrew is provided with procedures to
mitigate the risks associated with failure of
the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-return
valve. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air nonreturn valve in the open position could result
in engine instability and uncommanded inflight shutdown.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the Emergency Procedures
section of the AFM by inserting Section 04–
08–20, Normal Airstart—Automatic; Section
04–08–30, Manual Airstart—Starter Assist;
and Section 04–08–40, Manual Airstart—
Windmilling; of Chapter 04, Emergency
Procedures; of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
AFM, Document Number GAC–AC–G650–
OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated August 12,
2013.
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance
manual or inspection program, as applicable,
by incorporating the requirement for the HP
Stage 5 air non-return valve from Section 05–
10–10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual
(MM), Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013.
The initial compliance time for replacement
of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve is at
the applicable time specified in Section 05–
10–10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream GVI (G650) MM, Revision 4,
dated September 30, 2013, or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised, as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
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requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Darby Mirocha, Continued
Operational Safety and Certificate
Management, ACE–102A, FAA, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone: 404–474–5573; fax: 404–474–5606;
email: Darby.Mirocha@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 04–08–20, Normal Airstart—
Automatic, of Chapter 04, Emergency
Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
August 12, 2013.
(ii) Section 04–08–30, Manual Airstart—
Starter Assist, of Chapter 04, Emergency
Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
August 12, 2013.
(iii) Section 04–08–40, Manual Airstart—
Windmilling, of Chapter 04, Emergency
Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
August 12, 2013.
(iv) Section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI
(G650) Maintenance Manual, Revision 4,
dated September 30, 2013.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 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.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 30, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0913; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NE–23–AD; Amendment 39–
18261; AD 2015–18–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell
International Inc. Turboprop Engines
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine
Division; Garrett Turbine Engine
Company; and AiResearch
Manufacturing Company of Arizona)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Honeywell International Inc. TPE331–5,
–5A, –5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U,
–10UF, –10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR
model turboprop engines. This AD was
prompted by engine propeller shaft
coupling failures, leading to unexpected
propeller pitch changes causing
increased aerodynamic and asymmetric
drag on the airplanes using these
engines. This AD requires removing
certain part number (P/N) engine
propeller shaft couplings from service.
This AD also requires inserting a copy
of certain airplane operating procedures
into applicable flight manuals. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of
airplane control, leading to an accident.
DATES: This AD is effective November
13, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell
International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800–
601–3099; Internet: https://
portal.honeywell.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 781–
238–7125. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2012–0913.
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
0913; 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:
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax:
562–627–5210; email: joseph.costa@
faa.gov.
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Honeywell
International Inc. TPE331–5, –5A,
–5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, –10UF,
–10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR model
turboprop engines. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 12, 2014 (79 FR 26906). The NPRM
was prompted by numerous reports of
engine propeller shaft coupling failures,
leading to engine overspeed and
unexpected propeller pitch changes.
This condition causes high aerodynamic
and asymmetric drag that has resulted
in uncommanded airplane yaw and roll.
The NPRM proposed to require
removing certain P/N engine propeller
shaft couplings from service within
certain compliance times to address the
flight safety risk. The NPRM also
proposed to insert a copy of certain
airplane operating procedures into the
applicable flight manuals. These
procedures describe an emergency
procedure for pilot reaction to an engine
overspeed event after an engine
propeller shaft coupling failure. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of
airplane control, leading to an accident.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM (79 FR 26906,
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May 12, 2014) and the FAA’s response
to the comment.
Request To Change Compliance Time
Basis
Honeywell International questioned
whether compliance time should be
stated in flight hours as opposed to
flight cycles as used in the NPRM (79
FR 26906, May 12, 2014). Major
periodic inspections are based on hours
and not cycles.
We disagree. The FAA practice of
stating compliance time is based on the
component’s mode of failure. In this
case the failure mode was fatigue;
therefore, a compliance time in flight
cycles is appropriate. We did not change
this AD.
Clarified Requirement
Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR
26906, May 12, 2014), we discovered
that paragraph (e)(4) of the Compliance
section required clarification. We
clarified that paragraph in this AD by
deleting the requirement to insert a copy
of Honeywell International Inc.
Operating Information Letter (OIL) and
requiring that Figure 1 to Paragraph
(e)—Airplane Operating Procedures be
inserted. Reference to the OIL was
added as related information. The
replacement procedure provides
simplified, more concise text, for
increased clarity.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with clarification.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
485 engines installed on airplanes of
U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
will take about one hour per engine to
perform the actions required by this AD,
if done at the next scheduled turbine
hot section inspection (HSI), and 40
hours per engine if done during an
unscheduled access of the engine
propeller shaft coupling. We also
estimate that 400 engines will have the
replacement actions done at a scheduled
time of next turbine HSI, and 85 engines
will have the replacement actions done
at an unscheduled access of the engine
propeller shaft coupling. The average
labor rate is $85 per hour. Required
parts will cost about $12,000 per engine.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to
be $6,143,000.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0677; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-244-AD;
Amendment 39-18289; AD 2015-20-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of corrosion on in-service air non-return valves.
This AD requires a revision to the Emergency Procedures section of the
airplane flight manual (AFM). This AD also requires a revision to the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
airworthiness limitations for the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-
return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew is
provided with
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procedures to mitigate the risks associated with failure of the HP
Stage 5 air non-return valve. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return
valve in the open position could result in engine instability and
uncommanded in-flight shutdown.
DATES: This AD is effective November 13, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 13,
2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O.
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 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. 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. It is also available on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0677.
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-2015-
0677; 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 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 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darby Mirocha, Continued Operational
Safety and Certificate Management, ACE-102A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474-5606; email:
Darby.Mirocha@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation Model GVI airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR 17005). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of corrosion on in-service air non-return valves. Failure of
the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open position could result
in engine instability and uncommanded in-flight shutdown. The NPRM
proposed to require a revision to the Emergency Procedures section of
the AFM and a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations for the HP Stage 5
air non-return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew
is provided with procedures to mitigate the risks associated with
failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 17005, March 31,
2015) 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
NPRM (80 FR 17005, March 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the (NPRM 80 FR 17005, March 31, 2015).
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. The manufacturer is currently
developing a modification that will positively address the unsafe
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed,
approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Section 04-08-20, Normal Airstart--Automatic; Section
04-08-30, Manual Airstart--Starter Assist; and Section 04-08-40, Manual
Airstart--Windmilling; of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the
Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001,
Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. This service information describes
revised procedures for in-flight engine restart and operating
procedures.
In addition, we reviewed Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual (MM), Revision 4, dated
September 30, 2013. This service information adds an airworthiness
limitation for the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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AFM revision....................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $4,420
= $85.
MM revision........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 4,420
= $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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):
2015-20-10 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18289;
Docket No. FAA-2015-0677; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-244-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 13, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model
GVI airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion on in-service air
non-return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew
is provided with procedures to mitigate the risks associated with
failure of the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-return valve.
Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open position
could result in engine instability and uncommanded in-flight
shutdown.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting Section 04-08-
20, Normal Airstart--Automatic; Section 04-08-30, Manual Airstart--
Starter Assist; and Section 04-08-40, Manual Airstart--Windmilling;
of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures; of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
AFM, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August
12, 2013.
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
airplane maintenance manual or inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating the requirement for the HP Stage 5 air non-return
valve from Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Maintenance Manual (MM), Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013. The
initial compliance time for replacement of the HP Stage 5 air non-
return valve is at the applicable time specified in Section 05-10-
10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) MM, Revision 4,
dated September 30, 2013, or within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised, as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Darby Mirocha,
Continued Operational Safety and Certificate Management, ACE-102A,
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474-
5606; email: Darby.Mirocha@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 04-08-20, Normal Airstart--Automatic, of Chapter 04,
Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Airplane Flight
Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated
August 12, 2013.
(ii) Section 04-08-30, Manual Airstart--Starter Assist, of
Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001,
Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013.
(iii) Section 04-08-40, Manual Airstart--Windmilling, of Chapter
04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Airplane
Flight Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5,
dated August 12, 2013.
(iv) Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Maintenance Manual, Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O.
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 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.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 30, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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