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and (g)(4) of this AD into the AFM. When
these TRs have been included in general
revisions of the AFM, the general revisions
may be inserted in the AFM, provided the
relevant information in the general revision
is identical to that in the applicable TRs, and
the TRs may be removed.
(1) Canadair TR 600/29, dated June 20,
2014, to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 AFM.
(2) Canadair TR 600/30, dated June 6, 2014,
to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 AFM.
(3) Canadair TR 600–1/24, dated June 20,
2014, to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 AFM
(Winglets) including Erratum, Publication
No. PSP 600–1AFM (US), TR No. 600–1/24,
June 20, 2014.
(4) Canadair TR 600–1/26, dated June 6,
2014, to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 AFM
(Winglets).
(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2014–16–02,
Amendment 39–17926 (79 FR 46968, August
12, 2014), with no changes. Within 25 flight
cycles or 90 days, whichever occurs first,
after August 12, 2014 (the effective date of
AD 2014–16–02), do detailed inspections
(including a borescope inspection) of both
engine thrust reversers for cracks, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A600–0769, Revision 01, dated June
26, 2014.
(1) If no cracking is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, repeat the inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles until
the repair or modification specified in
paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD is done.
(2) If any cracking is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, before further flight, modify the thrust
reversers on both engines, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600–
0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014.
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(i) Retained Optional Terminating
Modification With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2014–16–02, Amendment
39–17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014),
with no changes. Modifying the thrust
reversers on both engines, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600–
0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014,
terminates the inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–16–02, Amendment
39–17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014),
with no changes. This paragraph provides
credit for actions required by paragraphs (h)
and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before August 12, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2014–16–02) using
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600–
0769, dated June 19, 2014, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair/
Modify
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, repair or modify the thrust
reversers on both engines, using a method
approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA;
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA);
or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). Accomplishment of the
repair or modification of all thrust reversers
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (h)
and (i) of this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
ANE–170, 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 New York ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–
5531. 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: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
AGENCY:
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2014–19, dated June 20, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7529.
(2) For service information identified in
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone: 514–955–5000; fax: 514–
855–7401; email: thd.crj
@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service,
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0651; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–043–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation Model GV and GV–SP
airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–22–19, which requires inspecting
to determine if fuel boost pumps having
a certain part number are installed,
replacing the fuel boost pumps having
a certain part number, and revising the
airplane maintenance or inspection
program to include revised instructions
for continued airworthiness. The NPRM
also proposed to require revising the
airplane maintenance program to
include a fuel leak check of the fuel
boost pumps, using new service
information. The NPRM was prompted
by reports of two independent types of
failure of the fuel boost pump: overheat
damage on the internal components and
external housing, and fuel leakage. This
action revises the NPRM by reducing
the compliance time for revising the
airplane maintenance program. We are
proposing this supplemental NPRM
(SNPRM) to prevent fuel leakage in
combination with a capacitor clearance
issue, which could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Since these actions impose an
additional burden over that proposed in
the NPRM, we are reopening the
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these proposed
changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this SNPRM by February 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
SUMMARY:
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed 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 referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0651; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjana Murthy, Aersopace Engineer,
ACE–118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
telephone: 404–474–5573; fax: 404–
474–5567; email: sanjana.murthy@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2014–0651; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–043–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
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We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Comments
Discussion
Request To Use Later Revision of the
Service Information
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013), which applies to all
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model GV and GV–SP airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 1, 2014 (79 FR
59162). The NPRM proposed to
continue to require inspecting to
determine if fuel boost pumps having a
certain part number are installed,
replacing the fuel boost pumps having
a certain part number, and revising the
airplane maintenance or inspection
program to include revised instructions
for continued airworthiness. The NPRM
also proposed to require revising the
airplane maintenance program to
include a fuel leak check of the fuel
boost pumps, using new service
information.
Actions Since Previous NPRM (79 FR
59162, October 1, 2014) Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR
59162, October 1, 2014), we have
determined it is necessary to reduce the
compliance time for revising the
airplane maintenance or inspection
program in order to address the
identified unsafe condition in a timely
manner. Paragraph (i) of the proposed
AD specifies a compliance time of
‘‘within 500 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD’’ to accomplish
the revision, which incorporates the fuel
leak check inspection of the fuel boost
pumps. The leak check is intended to be
performed at 500-hour increments after
the installation of the part number (P/
N) 1159SCP500–7 boost pump.
However, operators that have already
installed the P/N 1159SCP500–7 boost
pump would not be required to perform
the leak check until after the
maintenance or inspection program is
revised, i.e., within 500 flight hours
after the effective date of the AD instead
of within 500 flight hours after
installation. We have determined a
compliance time of ‘‘within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD’’
represents an appropriate interval of
time to revise the airplane maintenance
or inspection program. We have revised
paragraph (i) of this proposed AD
accordingly.
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We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this proposed
AD. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM (79 FR
59162, October 1, 2014) and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Gulfstream requested that the FAA
reference the upcoming revision to the
airworthiness limitations section of the
GV, G500, and G550 maintenance
manuals. Gulfstream stated that the
maintenance manuals will include a
revised fuel leak check interval of 500
hours ±50 hours. Gulfstream stated that
drafts of the maintenance manuals were
scheduled to be submitted to the FAA
by December 2014, with FAA approval
expected. Gulfstream also stated that the
revisions to the airplane maintenance
program include revised instructions for
continued airworthiness to avoid future
AD revisions on this subject. Gulfstream
stated that AD 2013–22–19, Amendment
39–17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3,
2013), references the 05–20–00, Table
20 Fuel Boost Pump fuel leak check
interval of 500 hours, which would
prohibit the ±50-hour provision that the
Gulfstream safety assessment allows,
limiting the flexibility of Gulfstream’s
operators to perform this fuel leak check
concurrently with other scheduled
maintenance.
We have reviewed the supporting data
for this request and we agree with the
request to change the compliance time.
We have revised paragraph (i) of this
proposed AD to accommodate this
request. In order to decrease the burden
on operators, we are adding 50 hours to
the compliance time, which will enable
operators to complete the requirements
of this proposed AD as well as their
mandatory inspection requirement
during the same overhaul.
Operators may request approval to use
a later revision of the referenced service
information, when it is approved, as an
alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) under the provisions of
paragraph (m) of this proposed AD.
Request To Revise the Compliance
Time
Gulfstream requested that a
compliance time specified in paragraph
(i)(2) of the proposed AD (79 FR 59162,
October 1, 2014) be revised. Gulfstream
requested that the following language be
included in paragraph (i)(2) of the
proposed AD, which is for airplanes on
which the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
reveals that a fuel boost pump with
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Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–7 has been
installed:
The initial compliance time . . . is within
500 flight hours after installation of the P/N
11 59SCP500–7 pump, or within 50 flight
hours after doing the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD if 500 flight hours
have accumulated since installation of the P/
N 1159SCP500–7 pump and an initial leak
check of the pump has not been
accomplished.
We agree to revise the compliance
time. The leak check is intended to be
performed at 500-hour increments ± 50
flight hours after the installation of the
P/N 1159SCP500–7 boost pump. We
have added new paragraph (i)(2)(i) to
this proposed AD to specify
compliances times relative to
installation of the P/N 1159SCP500–7
pump.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this SNPRM
because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design. Certain changes
described above expand the scope of the
proposed AD (79 FR 59162, October 1,
2014). As a result, we have determined
that it is necessary to reopen the
comment period to provide additional
opportunity for the public to comment
on this SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM
This SNPRM would require
inspecting to determine if fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number are
installed, replacing the fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number,
and revising the airplane maintenance
or inspection program to include
revised instructions for continued
airworthiness.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We have reviewed Gulfstream G500
Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11,
2012 (for Model GV–SP airplanes
designated as G500), which describes
procedures for inspecting and replacing
the fuel boost pumps.
We have also reviewed the following
service information, as applicable,
which describes, among other actions, a
fuel leak check of the fuel boost pumps
and inspection intervals:
• Table 18, 500 Flight Hours
Scheduled Inspection Table, in Section
05–20–00, of Chapter 5, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream
V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42,
dated June 20, 2013;
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of Chapter
28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V
Maintenance Manual, Revision 42,
dated June 20, 2013;
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Checks, in Table 20,
500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection
Table, in Section 05–20–00, of Chapter
5, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of
the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013;
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of Section 26,
Fuel Boost Pumps, of Chapter 28, Fuel,
of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013;
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, in Table 20,
500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection
Table, in Section 05–20–00, of Chapter
5, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of
the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013; and
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of Section 26,
Fuel Boost Pumps, of Chapter 28, Fuel,
of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 357 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on
U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................
$0
$85
$30,345
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................
0
85
30,345
Action
Labor cost
Inspection to determine if a certain part number is installed [retained actions from AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554, December
3, 2013)].
Maintenance program revision [new proposed action]
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COST
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replacement .........................................................................
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Action
24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ..............................
$7,600
$9,640
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
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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
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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
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–22–19, Amendment 39–17651 (78
FR 72554, December 3, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
■
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: FAA–
2014–0651; Directorate Identifier 2014–
NM–043–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 8,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV–SP
airplanes, certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of two
independent types of failure of the fuel boost
pump: overheat damage on the internal
components and external housing, and fuel
leakage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor
clearance issue, which could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspection To Determine the
Part Number, With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013), with revised service
information. Within 36 months after January
7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013–22–
19), inspect the fuel boost pumps to
determine whether Gulfstream part number
(P/N) 1159SCP500–5 is installed, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD; including
Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB–
TAGV/GVSP–28–JG0162, dated August 30,
2011; and GE Service Bulletin 31760–28–100,
dated February 15, 2011. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number of
the fuel boost pumps can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V
Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012; or Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11,
2012.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(h) Retained Replacement With Revised
Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013), with revised service
information. If the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD reveals a fuel boost
pump with Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–5:
Within 36 months after January 7, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2013–22–19), replace the
fuel boost pump with a serviceable pump
having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–7, in
accordance with the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; including
Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB–
TAGV/GVSP–28–JG0162, dated August 30,
2011; and GE Service Bulletin 31760–28–100,
dated February 15, 2011.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V
Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
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(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012; or Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11,
2012.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(i) New Revision of the Maintenance or
Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to include
the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel
boost pumps specified in the applicable task
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which fuel boost pump
Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–5 has been
replaced in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD: The initial compliance time for the
leak check inspection specified in the
applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of
this AD is within 550 flight hours after doing
the replacement specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals
that a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500–7 has been installed: The initial
compliance time for the leak check
inspection specified in the applicable task
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD, is at the
later of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 550 flight hours after the
installation of the P/N 1159SCP500–7 pump;
except if 550 flight hours have accumulated
since installation of the P/N 1159SCP500–7
pump and an initial leak check of the pump
has not been accomplished, the compliance
time is within 50 flight hours after doing the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(j) Service Information for Maintenance
Program Revision
Use the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of
this AD to revise the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Use table
18, ‘‘500 Flight Hours Scheduled
Inspection Table,’’ in section 05–20–00,
of chapter 5, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks; and task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel; of the Gulfstream V Maintenance
Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20,
2013.
(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes
designated as G500: Use task 28–26–01,
Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak Checks,
in table 20, ‘‘500 Flight Hours
Scheduled Inspection Table,’’ in section
05–20–00, of chapter 5, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks; and task 28–26–
01, Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak
Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps,
of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream
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dated June 20, 2013.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes
designated as G550: Use task 28–26–01,
Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, in
table 20, ‘‘500 Flight Hours Scheduled
Inspection Table,’’ in section 05–20–00,
of chapter 5, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks; and task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of section 26,
Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel;
of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013.
(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision
required by paragraph (i) 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 (m) of this AD.
(l) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of January 7, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2013–22–19, Amendment
39–17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3,
2013)), no person may install a fuel
boost pump having Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500–5 on any airplane.
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(m) 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 (n)(1) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013–
22–19, Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR
72554, December 3, 2013), are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(4) For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as
Required for Compliance (RC), the
provisions of paragraphs (m)(4)(i) and
(m)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any
figures identified in an RC step, must be
done to comply with the AD. An AMOC
is required for any deviations to RC
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steps, including substeps and identified
figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods
in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program
without obtaining approval of an
AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified
figures, can still be done as specified,
and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this
AD, contact Sanjana Murthy, Aersopace
Engineer, ACE–118A, FAA, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; telephone: 404–474–5573; fax:
404–474–5567; email: sanjana.murthy@
faa.gov.
(2) 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 referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 24, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7530; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–257–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report of
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cracking in a certain section of the
secondary structure of the wing. This
proposed AD would require a one-time
inspection of the trailing edge rib, and
corrective action if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
cracking that could lead to failure of the
affected rib and consequent reduced
control of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Fokker
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept.,
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
7530; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ANM
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1137; fax 425–227–1139.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0651; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of
comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP
airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-22-19, which requires inspecting to determine if fuel boost pumps
having a certain part number are installed, replacing the fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number, and revising the airplane
maintenance or inspection program to include revised instructions for
continued airworthiness. The NPRM also proposed to require revising the
airplane maintenance program to include a fuel leak check of the fuel
boost pumps, using new service information. The NPRM was prompted by
reports of two independent types of failure of the fuel boost pump:
overheat damage on the internal components and external housing, and
fuel leakage. This action revises the NPRM by reducing the compliance
time for revising the airplane maintenance program. We are proposing
this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent fuel leakage in combination
with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled
fire in the wheel well. Since these actions impose an additional burden
over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to
allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by February 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed 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
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0651; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjana Murthy, Aersopace Engineer,
ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474-
5567; email: sanjana.murthy@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0651;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-22-
19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013), which applies
to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2014 (79 FR
59162). The NPRM proposed to continue to require inspecting to
determine if fuel boost pumps having a certain part number are
installed, replacing the fuel boost pumps having a certain part number,
and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program to include
revised instructions for continued airworthiness. The NPRM also
proposed to require revising the airplane maintenance program to
include a fuel leak check of the fuel boost pumps, using new service
information.
Actions Since Previous NPRM (79 FR 59162, October 1, 2014) Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR 59162, October 1, 2014), we have
determined it is necessary to reduce the compliance time for revising
the airplane maintenance or inspection program in order to address the
identified unsafe condition in a timely manner. Paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD specifies a compliance time of ``within 500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD'' to accomplish the revision, which
incorporates the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel boost pumps.
The leak check is intended to be performed at 500-hour increments after
the installation of the part number (P/N) 1159SCP500-7 boost pump.
However, operators that have already installed the P/N 1159SCP500-7
boost pump would not be required to perform the leak check until after
the maintenance or inspection program is revised, i.e., within 500
flight hours after the effective date of the AD instead of within 500
flight hours after installation. We have determined a compliance time
of ``within 30 days after the effective date of this AD'' represents an
appropriate interval of time to revise the airplane maintenance or
inspection program. We have revised paragraph (i) of this proposed AD
accordingly.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this proposed AD. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM (79 FR 59162, October 1, 2014) and the FAA's response to each
comment.
Request To Use Later Revision of the Service Information
Gulfstream requested that the FAA reference the upcoming revision
to the airworthiness limitations section of the GV, G500, and G550
maintenance manuals. Gulfstream stated that the maintenance manuals
will include a revised fuel leak check interval of 500 hours 50 hours. Gulfstream stated that drafts of the maintenance
manuals were scheduled to be submitted to the FAA by December 2014,
with FAA approval expected. Gulfstream also stated that the revisions
to the airplane maintenance program include revised instructions for
continued airworthiness to avoid future AD revisions on this subject.
Gulfstream stated that AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013), references the 05-20-00, Table 20 Fuel Boost Pump
fuel leak check interval of 500 hours, which would prohibit the 50-hour provision that the Gulfstream safety assessment allows,
limiting the flexibility of Gulfstream's operators to perform this fuel
leak check concurrently with other scheduled maintenance.
We have reviewed the supporting data for this request and we agree
with the request to change the compliance time. We have revised
paragraph (i) of this proposed AD to accommodate this request. In order
to decrease the burden on operators, we are adding 50 hours to the
compliance time, which will enable operators to complete the
requirements of this proposed AD as well as their mandatory inspection
requirement during the same overhaul.
Operators may request approval to use a later revision of the
referenced service information, when it is approved, as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) under the provisions of paragraph (m) of
this proposed AD.
Request To Revise the Compliance Time
Gulfstream requested that a compliance time specified in paragraph
(i)(2) of the proposed AD (79 FR 59162, October 1, 2014) be revised.
Gulfstream requested that the following language be included in
paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD, which is for airplanes on which
the inspection required by paragraph (g) of the proposed AD reveals
that a fuel boost pump with
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Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7 has been installed:
The initial compliance time . . . is within 500 flight hours
after installation of the P/N 11 59SCP500-7 pump, or within 50
flight hours after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD if 500 flight hours have accumulated since installation of
the P/N 1159SCP500-7 pump and an initial leak check of the pump has
not been accomplished.
We agree to revise the compliance time. The leak check is intended
to be performed at 500-hour increments 50 flight hours
after the installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7 boost pump. We have
added new paragraph (i)(2)(i) to this proposed AD to specify
compliances times relative to installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7
pump.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this SNPRM because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the proposed AD (79
FR 59162, October 1, 2014). As a result, we have determined that it is
necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional
opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM
This SNPRM would require inspecting to determine if fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number are installed, replacing the fuel
boost pumps having a certain part number, and revising the airplane
maintenance or inspection program to include revised instructions for
continued airworthiness.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We have reviewed Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April
11, 2012 (for Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500), which
describes procedures for inspecting and replacing the fuel boost pumps.
We have also reviewed the following service information, as
applicable, which describes, among other actions, a fuel leak check of
the fuel boost pumps and inspection intervals:
Table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in
Section 05-20-00, of Chapter 5, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013;
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
Chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42,
dated June 20, 2013;
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Checks, in
Table 20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in Section 05-
20-00, of Chapter 5, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream
G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013;
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
Section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of Chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream
G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013;
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in Table
20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in Section 05-20-00,
of Chapter 5, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550
Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013; and
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
Section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of Chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream
G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 357 airplanes of
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts Cost per U.S.
cost product operators
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Inspection to determine if a certain part 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 $30,345
number is installed [retained actions from
AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR
72554, December 3, 2013)].
Maintenance program revision [new proposed 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 0 85 30,345
action].
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Cost
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................... 24 work-hours x $7,600 $9,640
$85 per hour =
$2,040.
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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
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
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products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: FAA-2014-0651; Directorate
Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 8, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV
and GV-SP airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of two independent types of
failure of the fuel boost pump: overheat damage on the internal
components and external housing, and fuel leakage. We are issuing
this AD to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor
clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the
wheel well.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection To Determine the Part Number, With Revised
Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013),
with revised service information. Within 36 months after January 7,
2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), inspect the fuel boost
pumps to determine whether Gulfstream part number (P/N) 1159SCP500-5
is installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD; including Triumph Aerostructures
Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August 30, 2011; and
GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011. A review
of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the fuel boost pumps can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197,
dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream
G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012; or Gulfstream G550
Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(h) Retained Replacement With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of
AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013),
with revised service information. If the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD reveals a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream
P/N 1159SCP500-5: Within 36 months after January 7, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2013-22-19), replace the fuel boost pump with a
serviceable pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7, in accordance
with the applicable service information identified in paragraphs
(h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; including Triumph
Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August
30, 2011; and GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15,
2011.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197,
dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream
G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012; or Gulfstream G550
Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(i) New Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
include the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel boost pumps
specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(1) For airplanes on which fuel boost pump Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500-5 has been replaced in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD: The initial compliance time for the leak check inspection
specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD is within 550 flight hours after doing the replacement specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD reveals that a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500-7 has been installed: The initial compliance time for the
leak check inspection specified in the applicable task identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD, is at the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 550 flight hours after the installation of the P/N
1159SCP500-7 pump; except if 550 flight hours have accumulated since
installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7 pump and an initial leak check
of the pump has not been accomplished, the compliance time is within
50 flight hours after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(j) Service Information for Maintenance Program Revision
Use the applicable service information specified in paragraph
(j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD to revise the airplane
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as required by
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Use table 18, ``500 Flight Hours
Scheduled Inspection Table,'' in section 05-20-00, of chapter 5, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel
Leak Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream V Maintenance
Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Use task 28-26-
01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Checks, in table 20, ``500 Flight Hours
Scheduled Inspection Table,'' in section 05-20-00, of chapter 5, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel
Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel; of
the Gulfstream
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G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Use task 28-26-
01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 20, ``500 Flight Hours
Scheduled Inspection Table,'' in section 05-20-00, of chapter 5, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel
Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel; of
the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20,
2013.
(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) 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
(m) of this AD.
(l) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19,
Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013)), no person may
install a fuel boost pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5 on any
airplane.
(m) 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 (n)(1) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR
72554, December 3, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as
Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (m)(4)(i)
and (m)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with
the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as
specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjana Murthy,
Aersopace Engineer, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-
474-5573; fax: 404-474-5567; email: sanjana.murthy@faa.gov.
(2) 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
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 24, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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