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paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014, in unrepaired
areas, repeat the external detailed and LFEC
inspections for cracks in the skin, and the
external detailed and HFEC inspections for
cracks in the external doubler, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014.
(2) For airplanes with 15,000 or more flight
cycles since the stringer 6 external doublers
were installed, as specified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 747–53–2272: At the applicable
intervals specified in table 4 of paragraph
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5, dated July
8, 2014, in unrepaired areas, do external
detailed and LFEC inspections for cracks in
the skin; and do internal and external
detailed and HFEC inspections for cracks in
the skin and external doubler; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014.
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(j) Repetitive Post-Modification Inspections
for Airplane Groups 4 Through 6, and 9
Through 11 With External Doublers Installed
as Specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2367
For airplanes identified as Groups 4
through 6, and 9 through 11, in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5,
dated July 8, 2014, with external doublers
installed as specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2367: Except as provided
by paragraph (m) of this AD, at the applicable
time specified in table 5 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5, dated July
8, 2014, do internal detailed and surface
HFEC inspections for cracks in the skin and
internal doubler along the edge fastener rows
of the modification, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5,
dated July 8, 2014. In unrepaired areas,
repeat the internal detailed and surface HFEC
inspections for cracks in the skin or internal
doubler along the edge fastener rows of the
modification thereafter at the applicable
interval specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5, dated July
8, 2014.
(k) Repetitive Post-Modification Inspections
for Airplane Groups 12 and 13
For airplanes identified as Groups 12 and
13 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2367, Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014:
Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this
AD, at the applicable time specified in table
6 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014, do internal
detailed and surface HFEC inspections for
cracks in the skin and internal doubler along
the edge fastener rows of the modification, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2367, Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014.
In unrepaired areas, repeat the internal
detailed and surface HFEC inspections for
cracks in the skin or internal doubler along
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the edge fastener rows of the modification
thereafter at the applicable interval specified
in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014.
(l) Corrective Actions
If any cracking is found during any
inspection required by this AD: Before
further flight, repair the cracking using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this
AD.
(m) Exception to Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2367, Revision 5, Dated
July 8, 2014
Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2367,
Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014, specifies a
compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 5 date of
this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance
time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD.’’
(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (o) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(o) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–917–
6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov.
(p) 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.
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(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2367, Revision 5, dated July 8, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 4, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–28891 Filed 11–19–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0927; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–172–AD; Amendment
39–18325; AD 2015–23–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac
Aerotechnics (Formerly Intertechnique
Aircraft Systems)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly
Intertechnique Aircraft Systems)
flightcrew oxygen mask regulators as
installed on, but not limited to, various
transport and small airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that improper
maintenance on oxygen mask regulators
was found. This AD requires the
identification and replacement of all
potentially affected units. This AD also
requires installation of a placard and
revision of the airplane flight manual to
include an operational procedure for
use in case of depressurization. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
affected oxygen mask regulators, which
could lead to inadequate protection to
the affected flightcrew against hypoxia.
SUMMARY:
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Hypoxia can start from a headache and
drowsiness and lead eventually to
unconsciousness with severe
consequence in terms of airplane
controllability.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 28, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927; 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 Zodiac Services,
Technical Publication Department,
Zodiac Aerotechnics, Oxygen Systems
Europe, 61 Rue Pierre Curie—CS20001,
78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: (33)
01 61 24 23 23; fax: (33) 01 30 55 71 61;
email: yann.laine@
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: https://
www.zodiacaerospace.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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0927.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO)
ANE–150, FAA, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
7170; email: ian.lucas@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 certain Zodiac Aerotechnics
(formerly Intertechnique Aircraft
Systems) flightcrew oxygen mask
regulators as installed on, but not
limited to, various transport and small
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on April 22, 2015 (80
FR 22438).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0254R1, dated December
21, 2012 (referred to after this as the
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Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Zodiac
Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique
Aircraft Systems) flightcrew oxygen
mask regulators as installed on, but not
limited to, various transport and small
airplanes. The MCAI states:
In a repair station, improper maintenance
on [flightcrew] oxygen mask regulators was
reported to Intertechnique: during an
inspection of the oxygen test bench by its
manufacturer, incorrect settings were
noticed. This test bench setting discrepancy
on the oxygen mask regulator could cause an
improper mask dilution schedule.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead, in case of a diversion
above 10,000 feet after a depressurization
event, to the inhalation of air with improper
content of oxygen, due to the bad dilution
settings, thereby providing inadequate
protection to the affected flightcrew member
against hypoxia, which can start from a
headache and drowsiness and lead
eventually to unconsciousness with severe
consequence in term of aeroplane
controllability.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires the identification and
replacement of all potentially affected units.
This [EASA] AD also requires installation of
a placard and [a revision to the airplane flight
manual to include] * * * an operational
procedure [in case of depressurization]
pending replacement of the affected units.
*
*
*
*
*
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-09270004.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (80 FR 22438,
April 22, 2015) and the FAA’s response
to each comment. Boeing concurred
with the contents of the NPRM.
Request To Revise the Air Transport
Association (ATA) Code
Horizon Air requested that we change
the ATA code specified in paragraph (d)
of the proposed AD (80 FR 22438, April
22, 2015) to ‘‘35.’’ The commenter stated
that the correct ATA code for oxygen is
ATA 35.
We agree with the commenter because
this AD addresses an unsafe condition
for certain oxygen mask regulators. We
have removed the ATA code of ‘‘28’’
and instead we have referred to ATA
code ‘‘35’’ in paragraph (d) of this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
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public interest require adopting this AD
with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
22438, April 22, 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 22438,
April 22, 2015).
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Zodiac Services has issued Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–
35–001, Revision 1, dated December 3,
2012. The service information describes
procedures for the identification and
replacement of all potentially affected
units. 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 13
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 3 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 $225 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $6,240, or $480
per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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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-2015-0927; 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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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■
2015–23–09 Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly
Intertechnique Aircraft Systems):
Amendment 39–18325. FAA–2015–0927;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–172–AD.
inhalation of air with improper content of
oxygen, due to the bad dilution settings,
thereby providing inadequate protection to
the affected flightcrew against hypoxia.
Hypoxia can start from a headache and
drowsiness and lead eventually to
unconsciousness with severe consequence in
terms of airplane controllability.
(f) Compliance
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):
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 28,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Zodiac Aerotechnics
(formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems)
flightcrew oxygen mask regulators having
part number MC10, MF10, and MF20 series,
with serial numbers listed in Appendix 1 of
Zodiac Services Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–
35–001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012.
These oxygen mask regulators are installed
on various transport and small airplanes,
certificated in any category, including, but
not limited to, the airplanes of the
manufacturers specified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6), and (c)(7) of
this AD. An oxygen mask regulator having
part number MC10–04–127 with serial
number 48573 is affected only if it is part of
part number MSE101–27 with serial number
7521.
(1) Airbus.
(2) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
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Regional.
(3) The Boeing Company.
(4) Bombardier, Inc.
(5) Cessna Aircraft Company.
(6) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
(7) Gulfstream Aerospace LP.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
improper maintenance on oxygen mask
regulators was found. During an inspection of
the oxygen test bench, incorrect settings were
noticed. This test bench setting discrepancy
on the oxygen mask regulator could cause an
improper mask dilution schedule. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct affected
oxygen mask regulators, which could lead, in
case of mask usage at or above 10,000 feet
after a depressurization event, to the
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, inspect each flightcrew oxygen mask
regulator to identify the part number and
serial number, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable to make the determination as
specified in this paragraph, provided those
records can be relied upon for that purpose,
and each flightcrew oxygen mask regulator
can be conclusively identified from that
review.
(h) Action for Affected Regulators
If the part number and serial number,
identified as required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, are listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012,
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, accomplish the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace each affected flightcrew oxygen
mask regulator with a part identified in
paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) A serviceable part, not having a part
number and serial number listed in
Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service
Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(ii) A part that has been tested and passed
the test in accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4)
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–
SBU–35–001, Revision 1, dated December 3,
2012.
(2) Do the actions specified in paragraphs
(h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Revise the Emergency Procedures
section of the airplane flight manual (AFM)
by inserting the statement provided in figure
1 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD. This may
be done by inserting a copy of figure 1 to
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD into the AFM.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h)(2)(i) OF THIS AD
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In case of depressurization, both pilots must use the mask regulator on 100% demand or Emergency mode only.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD:
For oxygen over-consumption, refer to
applicable airplane type certificate holder
limitations, if existing, depending on the
airplane configuration and/or flight plan.
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Note 2 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: It
is the operators’ responsibility to assess the
operational consequences of the oxygen overconsumption and ensure that the operational
requirements with regard to supplemental
oxygen and crew protective breathing
equipment are still done. Operators are
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expected to amend, as applicable, their
operations manual(s) accordingly.
(ii) Fabricate and install a placard on the
flightcrew oxygen mask container that states:
‘‘USE SELECTOR on ‘‘100%’’ OR
‘‘EMERGENCY’’ ONLY.’’
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(i) Regulator Replacement
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, unless already accomplished as
specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
replace each affected flightcrew oxygen mask
regulator identified in paragraph (h) of this
AD with a part identified in paragraph (i)(1)
or (i)(2) of this AD. After replacement of all
affected flightcrew oxygen mask regulators
on an airplane, the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD are no longer
required, the AFM revision specified in
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM, and the placard
identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD
may be removed from the airplane.
(1) A serviceable part, not having a part
number and serial number listed in
Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service
Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(2) A part that has been tested and passed
the test in accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4)
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–
SBU–35–001, Revision 1, dated December 3,
2012.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g), (h)(1)(ii), and
(i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF–SBU–35–001, dated October 25, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any flightcrew oxygen
mask regulator with a part number and serial
number listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012, on
any airplane, unless the regulator has been
tested and passed the test, in accordance
with paragraph 3.A.(4) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012.
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(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), ANE–150, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Ian Lucas,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, ANE–150, FAA, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
7170; email: ian.lucas@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.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0254R1, dated
December 21, 2012, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927-0004.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF–SBU–35–001, Revision 1, dated
December 3, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Zodiac Services, Technical
Publication Department, Zodiac
Aerotechnics, Oxygen Systems Europe, 61
Rue Pierre Curie—CS20001, 78373 Plaisir
Cedex, France; phone: (33) 01 61 24 23 23;
fax: (33) 01 30 55 71 61; email: yann.laine@
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: https://
www.zodiacaerospace.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 3, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0932; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–205–AD; Amendment
39–18326; AD 2015–23–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Final rule.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of improperly installed
outboard stowage bin modules in the
passenger compartment found during
maintenance. Further investigation
revealed that certain attachment bracket
bushings were missing or had moved
out of the holes. This AD requires
installing a spacer on the end of each
quick-release pin that attaches the
outboard stowage bin module to the
lateral support tie rods of the main deck
passenger compartment. We are issuing
this AD to prevent detachment of the
quick-release pin, which could result in
separation of the lateral support tie rod
and subsequent detachment of the
module and consequent injuries to
passengers or flightcrew.
DATES: This AD is effective December
28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 28, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may 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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0932.
SUMMARY:
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–
0932; 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0927; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-172-AD;
Amendment 39-18325; AD 2015-23-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aerotechnics (Formerly
Intertechnique Aircraft Systems)
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 certain
Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems)
flightcrew oxygen mask regulators as installed on, but not limited to,
various transport and small airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report
that improper maintenance on oxygen mask regulators was found. This AD
requires the identification and replacement of all potentially affected
units. This AD also requires installation of a placard and revision of
the airplane flight manual to include an operational procedure for use
in case of depressurization. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct affected oxygen mask regulators, which could lead to inadequate
protection to the affected flightcrew against hypoxia.
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Hypoxia can start from a headache and drowsiness and lead eventually to
unconsciousness with severe consequence in terms of airplane
controllability.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 28,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927; 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 Zodiac
Services, Technical Publication Department, Zodiac Aerotechnics, Oxygen
Systems Europe, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex,
France; phone: (33) 01 61 24 23 23; fax: (33) 01 30 55 71 61; email:
yann.laine@zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: https://www.zodiacaerospace.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. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-0927.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) ANE-150, FAA, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-
238-7170; email: ian.lucas@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 certain Zodiac Aerotechnics
(formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems) flightcrew oxygen mask
regulators as installed on, but not limited to, various transport and
small airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April
22, 2015 (80 FR 22438).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0254R1, dated December 21, 2012 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Zodiac
Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems) flightcrew
oxygen mask regulators as installed on, but not limited to, various
transport and small airplanes. The MCAI states:
In a repair station, improper maintenance on [flightcrew] oxygen
mask regulators was reported to Intertechnique: during an inspection
of the oxygen test bench by its manufacturer, incorrect settings
were noticed. This test bench setting discrepancy on the oxygen mask
regulator could cause an improper mask dilution schedule.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead, in
case of a diversion above 10,000 feet after a depressurization
event, to the inhalation of air with improper content of oxygen, due
to the bad dilution settings, thereby providing inadequate
protection to the affected flightcrew member against hypoxia, which
can start from a headache and drowsiness and lead eventually to
unconsciousness with severe consequence in term of aeroplane
controllability.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
identification and replacement of all potentially affected units.
This [EASA] AD also requires installation of a placard and [a
revision to the airplane flight manual to include] * * * an
operational procedure [in case of depressurization] pending
replacement of the affected units.
* * * * *
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927-0004.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 22438, April 22, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Boeing concurred with the contents of the NPRM.
Request To Revise the Air Transport Association (ATA) Code
Horizon Air requested that we change the ATA code specified in
paragraph (d) of the proposed AD (80 FR 22438, April 22, 2015) to
``35.'' The commenter stated that the correct ATA code for oxygen is
ATA 35.
We agree with the commenter because this AD addresses an unsafe
condition for certain oxygen mask regulators. We have removed the ATA
code of ``28'' and instead we have referred to ATA code ``35'' in
paragraph (d) of this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 22438, April 22, 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 22438, April 22, 2015).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Zodiac Services has issued Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-
SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012. The service information
describes procedures for the identification and replacement of all
potentially affected units. 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 13 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 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 $225 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $6,240, or $480 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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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-2015-0927; 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):
2015-23-09 Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique Aircraft
Systems): Amendment 39-18325. FAA-2015-0927; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-172-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique
Aircraft Systems) flightcrew oxygen mask regulators having part
number MC10, MF10, and MF20 series, with serial numbers listed in
Appendix 1 of Zodiac Services Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001,
Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012. These oxygen mask regulators are
installed on various transport and small airplanes, certificated in
any category, including, but not limited to, the airplanes of the
manufacturers specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3),
(c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6), and (c)(7) of this AD. An oxygen mask
regulator having part number MC10-04-127 with serial number 48573 is
affected only if it is part of part number MSE101-27 with serial
number 7521.
(1) Airbus.
(2) ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional.
(3) The Boeing Company.
(4) Bombardier, Inc.
(5) Cessna Aircraft Company.
(6) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
(7) Gulfstream Aerospace LP.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that improper maintenance on
oxygen mask regulators was found. During an inspection of the oxygen
test bench, incorrect settings were noticed. This test bench setting
discrepancy on the oxygen mask regulator could cause an improper
mask dilution schedule. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
affected oxygen mask regulators, which could lead, in case of mask
usage at or above 10,000 feet after a depressurization event, to the
inhalation of air with improper content of oxygen, due to the bad
dilution settings, thereby providing inadequate protection to the
affected flightcrew against hypoxia. Hypoxia can start from a
headache and drowsiness and lead eventually to unconsciousness with
severe consequence in terms of airplane controllability.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect each
flightcrew oxygen mask regulator to identify the part number and
serial number, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated
December 3, 2012. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable to make the determination as specified in this paragraph,
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose, and each
flightcrew oxygen mask regulator can be conclusively identified from
that review.
(h) Action for Affected Regulators
If the part number and serial number, identified as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, are listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated
December 3, 2012, within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, accomplish the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2)
of this AD.
(1) Replace each affected flightcrew oxygen mask regulator with
a part identified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) A serviceable part, not having a part number and serial
number listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012.
(ii) A part that has been tested and passed the test in
accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(2) Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Revise the Emergency Procedures section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM) by inserting the statement provided in figure 1
to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 1 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD into the AFM.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (h)(2)(i) of This AD
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In case of depressurization, both pilots must use the mask regulator on
100% demand or Emergency mode only.
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Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: For oxygen over-
consumption, refer to applicable airplane type certificate holder
limitations, if existing, depending on the airplane configuration
and/or flight plan.
Note 2 to paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: It is the operators'
responsibility to assess the operational consequences of the oxygen
over-consumption and ensure that the operational requirements with
regard to supplemental oxygen and crew protective breathing
equipment are still done. Operators are expected to amend, as
applicable, their operations manual(s) accordingly.
(ii) Fabricate and install a placard on the flightcrew oxygen
mask container that states: ``USE SELECTOR on ``100%'' OR
``EMERGENCY'' ONLY.''
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(i) Regulator Replacement
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless
already accomplished as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
replace each affected flightcrew oxygen mask regulator identified in
paragraph (h) of this AD with a part identified in paragraph (i)(1)
or (i)(2) of this AD. After replacement of all affected flightcrew
oxygen mask regulators on an airplane, the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD are no longer required, the AFM revision
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD may be removed from the
AFM, and the placard identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD
may be removed from the airplane.
(1) A serviceable part, not having a part number and serial
number listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012.
(2) A part that has been tested and passed the test in
accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h)(1)(ii), and (i)(2) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before the effective date of this AD using Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, dated October 25, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any
flightcrew oxygen mask regulator with a part number and serial
number listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012, on any airplane,
unless the regulator has been tested and passed the test, in
accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-
150, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Ian Lucas,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-150,
FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; email: ian.lucas@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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0254R1, dated December 21,
2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927-0004.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF-SBU-35-001, Revision
1, dated December 3, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Zodiac Services, Technical Publication Department, Zodiac
Aerotechnics, Oxygen Systems Europe, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--CS20001,
78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: (33) 01 61 24 23 23; fax: (33)
01 30 55 71 61; email: yann.laine@zodiacaerospace.com; Internet:
https://www.zodiacaerospace.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 November 3, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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