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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.
(6) The inspections specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD are approved as an AMOC to
paragraph (h) of AD 2006–11–11 for the
inspections of Significant Structural Items
(SSI) 53–30–07 and 53–60–07 (fuselage lap
splices, left and right upper fastener row)
listed in the May 2003 or June 2005 revision
of the Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data
(MPD) Document D622N001–9. This AMOC
applies only to the common areas identified
in paragraphs (m)(6)(i) and (m)(6)(ii) of this
AD. All provisions of AD 2006–11–11 that
are not specifically referenced in the above
statements remain fully applicable and must
be complied with as specified in AD 2006–
11–11. Operators may revise their FAAapproved maintenance or inspection program
with these alternative inspections for
common areas.
(i) Common areas inspected before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–
0090, dated June 2, 2005.
(ii) Common areas inspected in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
757–53–0090, Revision 1, dated November
19, 2015.
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(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5348; fax: 562–
627–5210; email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC
D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
telephone: 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax:
206–766–5683; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 5,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0077; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–254–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
´
Avions de Transport Regional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain ATR—GIE Avions de
´
Transport Regional Model ATR42–500
and Model ATR72–212A airplanes. The
NPRM proposed to require measuring
the gap between the Type III Emergency
Exit doors and certain overhead stowage
compartment fittings; removing certain
fittings from the overhead stowage
compartments and measuring the gap
between the Type III Emergency Exit
doors and the overhead stowage
compartment hooks, if necessary; and
re-installing or repairing, as applicable,
the Type III Emergency Exit doors. The
NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that interference occurred
between a Type III Emergency Exit door
and the surrounding passenger cabin
furnishing during a production check.
This action revises the NPRM by adding
new proposed requirements for
modifying the overhead stowage
compartments. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to
prevent interference between a Type III
Emergency Exit door and the overhead
stowage compartment fitting installed
on the rail; which could result in
obstructed opening of a Type III
Emergency Exit door during an
emergency evacuation. Since these
actions impose an additional burden
over those 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 June 27, 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–
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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 SNPRM, contact ATR—GIE Avions
´
´
de Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
(0) 5 62 21 67 18; email
continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet
https://www.aerochain.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–
0077; 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
(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,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax: 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2015–0077; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–254–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
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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 a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain ATR—GIE Avions de
´
Transport Regional Model ATR42–500
and Model ATR72–212A airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR
3531) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
prompted by a report indicating that
interference occurred between a Type III
Emergency Exit door and the
surrounding passenger cabin furnishing
during a production check. The NPRM
proposed to require measuring the gap
between the Type III Emergency Exit
doors and certain overhead stowage
compartment fittings; removing certain
fittings from the overhead stowage
compartments and measuring the gap
between the Type III Emergency Exit
doors and the overhead stowage
compartment hooks, if necessary; and
re-installing or repairing, as applicable,
the Type III Emergency Exit doors.
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Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have
determined that, in order to address the
identified unsafe condition, additional
requirements are needed for modifying
the overhead stowage compartments
(including removing the hooks and
fittings from the lateral rails) and reidentifying the overhead stowage
compartments with new part numbers.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2015–0018, dated February 5,
2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition on certain ATR—
´
GIE Avions de Transport Regional
Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72–
212A airplanes. The MCAI states:
Interference between a Type III Emergency
Exit door opening and surrounding passenger
cabin furnishing was detected during a
production check.
Subsequent investigation identified an
insufficient gap between the emergency exit
door internal skin structure and the overhead
stowage compartment fitting, installed on the
rail, as a cause of the interference.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could prevent an unobstructed
opening of both Type III Emergency Exit
doors in case of emergency evacuation.
Prompted by this finding, EASA issued AD
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2013–0280] to require a one-time check of the
gap between the Type III Emergency Exit
door internal skin and a relevant fitting and,
depending on findings, the accomplishment
of applicable corrective action(s). That
[EASA] AD was considered to be a temporary
measure.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, ATR
developed a design solution to ensure that no
interference with surrounding structure
occurs during opening of an emergency exit.
ATR Service Bulletins (SB) ATR42–25–0185,
SB ATR42–25–0186, SB ATR72–25–1148 and
SB ATR72–25–1149 were issued to provide
the necessary modification instructions for
in-service aeroplanes.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2013–0280, which is superseded, and
requires modification of the overhead bin
attachment adjacent to the Type III
emergency exit doors [The modification
includes removing the hooks and fittings
from the lateral rails and re-identifying the
overhead stowage compartments].
Required actions include an additional
measurement of the gap between the
internal skin and overhead stowage
compartment hooks of both Type III
Emergency Exits, if necessary.
Corrective actions include re-installing
the Type III Emergency Exit doors and
doing a repair. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–0077.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
´
Avions de Transport Regional Service
has issued the following service
information:
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR42 25–
0180, dated August 19, 2013, which
describes procedures for, among other
things, removing certain fittings from
the overhead stowage compartments,
measuring the gap between the Type III
Emergency Exit doors and the overhead
stowage compartment hooks, reinstalling the Type III Emergency Exit
doors, and repair.
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR72 25–
1141, dated August 19, 2013, which
describes procedures for, among other
things, removing certain fittings from
the overhead stowage compartments,
measuring the gap between the Type III
Emergency Exit doors and the overhead
stowage compartment hooks, and reinstalling the Type III Emergency Exit
doors.
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
0185, dated November 21, 2014, which
describes procedures for modifying the
overhead stowage compartments.
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
0186, dated November 21, 2014, which
describes procedures for modifying the
overhead stowage compartments.
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• ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
1148, dated November 21, 2014, which
describes procedures for modifying the
overhead stowage compartments.
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
1149, dated November 21, 2014, which
describes procedures for modifying the
overhead stowage compartments.
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this proposed
AD. We received no comments on the
NPRM or on the determination of the
cost to the public.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This SNPRM
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same
type designs.
Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects
4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic
requirements of this SNPRM. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this SNPRM on U.S.
operators to be $1,360, or $340, or per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 1 work-hour for a cost of $85 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 27,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional Model ATR42–500 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) on
which ATR Modification 6518 has been
embodied in production, except those
airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294
has been embodied in production.
(2) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional Model ATR72–212A airplanes on
which ATR Modification 6517 has been
embodied in production, except those
airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294
has been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that interference occurred between
a Type III Emergency Exit door and the
surrounding passenger cabin furnishing
during a production check. We are issuing
this AD to prevent interference between a
Type III Emergency Exit door and the
overhead stowage compartment fitting
installed on the rail; which could result in
obstructed opening of a Type III Emergency
Exit door during an emergency evacuation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Measurement of Gap Between Type III
Emergency Exit Doors and Certain Overhead
Stowage Compartment Fittings
For all airplanes, except those airplanes on
which ATR Modification 7152 has been
embodied in production and except airplanes
having MSN 1002, 1005, 1089, 1094, 1095,
1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, or 1102:
Within 2 months after the effective date of
this AD, measure the gap between each Type
III Emergency Exit door, left hand (LH) and
right hand (RH), and the overhead stowage
compartment fitting installed on the rail, by
unlocking and slightly rotating the LH and
RH Type III Emergency Exit doors with the
doors remaining on the lower fittings. Use a
shim gauge 6 millimeters (mm) (0.236 inch)
thick, to measure the gap between the
internal skin of the doors and the relevant
fittings, part number (P/N) S2522924620000
(LH fitting) and P/N S2522924620100 (RH
fitting).
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
Illustrations may be found in the applicable
ATR Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 25–23–02,
figure 87, item 90/100.
Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: It might
be necessary to pull on the door blanket to
correctly see the door internal skin.
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(h) Re-Installation of Type III Emergency
Exit Doors
During the measurement required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined
that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6
mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, reinstall the LH and RH Type III Emergency
Exit Doors, in accordance with paragraph
3.C.(1)(d) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
25–0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR
Service Bulletin ATR72–25–1141, dated
August 19, 2013; as applicable.
(i) Removal of Fitting and Measurement of
Gap Between Door Internal Skin and
Overhead Stowage Compartment Hooks
During the measurement required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined
that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236
inch): Before further flight, remove the fitting
P/N S2522924620000 (LH fitting) or P/N
S2522924620100 (RH fitting), and measure
the gap between the internal skin of the LH
and RH Type III Emergency Exit Doors and
the overhead stowage compartment hooks, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
25–0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR72–
25–1141, dated August 19, 2013; as
applicable.
(1) If, during the measurement required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that
there is a gap equal to or greater than 6 mm
(0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install
the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit
Doors, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service
Bulletin ATR42–25–0180, dated August 19,
2013; or ATR72–25–1141, dated August 19,
2013; as applicable.
(2) If, during the measurement required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that
there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236 inch):
Before further flight, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR—GIE Avions
´
de Transport Regional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(j) Modification of Overhead Stowage
Compartments and Re-Identification of Part
Number
Within 4 months after the effective date of
this AD: Modify the overhead stowage
compartments, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
Bulletin ATR42–25–0185, dated November
21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
0185, dated November 21, 2014.
(2) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
Bulletin ATR42–25–0186, dated November
21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
0186, dated November 21, 2014.
(3) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
Bulletin ATR72–25–1148, dated November
21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
1148, dated November 21, 2014.
(4) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
Bulletin ATR72–25–1149, dated November
21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
1149, dated November 21, 2014.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) Related Information
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0018, dated
February 5, 2015, 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–2015–0077.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact ATR—GIE Avions de
´
´
Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. You may
view this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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schedules, contact the Regulatory
Secretariat Division at 202–501–4755.
Please cite FAR Case 2016–003.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
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ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 14 and 52
[FAR Case 2016–003; Docket No. 2016–
0003, Sequence No. 1]
RIN 9000–AN21
Federal Acquisition Regulation:
Administrative Cost To Issue and
Administer a Contract
Department of Defense (DoD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
DoD, GSA, and NASA are
proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise
the estimated administrative cost to
award and administer a contract, for the
purpose of evaluating bids for multiple
awards.
DATES: Interested parties should submit
written comments to the Regulatory
Secretariat Division at one of the
addresses shown below on or before
July 11, 2016 to be considered in the
formation of the final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in
response to FAR case 2016–003 by any
of the following methods:
• Regulations.gov: https://
www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
searching for ‘‘FAR Case 2016–003’’.
Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that
corresponds with ‘‘FAR Case 2016–
003.’’ Follow the instructions provided
on the screen. Please include your
name, company name (if any), and
‘‘FAR Case 2016–003’’ on your attached
document.
• Mail: General Services
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers,
1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405.
Instructions: Please submit comments
only and cite FAR Case 2016–003, in all
correspondence related to this case. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal and/or business confidential
information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Michael O. Jackson, Procurement
Analyst, at 202–208–4949 for
clarification of content. For information
pertaining to status or publication
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I. Background
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing
to revise the provision of the FAR that
addresses the Government’s cost to
award and administer a contract, for the
purpose of evaluating bids for multiple
awards. The FAR provision at 52.214–
22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple
Awards, which was issued in March
1990, reflects that $500 is the
administrative cost to the Government
for issuing and administering contracts.
Based on inflation factors and escalating
annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) data
available, an upward adjustment of $500
in the provision to $1,000 is a realistic
reflection of the actual cost to the
Government. We used the CPI calculator
at the following web address, https://
data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl, to
calculate the upward adjustment. We
plugged in the base line year 1990 and
$500 and it came up with $907.00, and
we rounded up to $1,000. This cost will
be reviewed periodically and updated as
deemed appropriate.
II. Discussion and Analysis
Amendments to FAR subparts 14.2
and 52.2 are proposed by this
rulemaking. A monetary adjustment is
proposed for FAR 14.201–8, Price
Related Factors, and clause 52.214–22,
Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards.
The adjustment from $500 to $1,000 is
to reflect a realistic estimate of the cost
to the Government to issue and
administer a contract.
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant
regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under Section 6(b) of
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
proposed rule is not a major rule under
5 U.S.C. 804.
V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect
this proposed rule to have a significant
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29511-29514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11096]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0077; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-254-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional 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 certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model
ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require
measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and certain
overhead stowage compartment fittings; removing certain fittings from
the overhead stowage compartments and measuring the gap between the
Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment
hooks, if necessary; and re-installing or repairing, as applicable, the
Type III Emergency Exit doors. The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that interference occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit
door and the surrounding passenger cabin furnishing during a production
check. This action revises the NPRM by adding new proposed requirements
for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent interference between a Type III
Emergency Exit door and the overhead stowage compartment fitting
installed on the rail; which could result in obstructed opening of a
Type III Emergency Exit door during an emergency evacuation. Since
these actions impose an additional burden over those 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 June 27, 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 SNPRM, contact ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
(0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet
https://www.aerochain.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-
0077; 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 (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,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax: 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0077;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-254-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
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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 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-212A
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 23,
2015 (80 FR 3531) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that interference occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit
door and the surrounding passenger cabin furnishing during a production
check. The NPRM proposed to require measuring the gap between the Type
III Emergency Exit doors and certain overhead stowage compartment
fittings; removing certain fittings from the overhead stowage
compartments and measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit
doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, if necessary; and re-
installing or repairing, as applicable, the Type III Emergency Exit
doors.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have determined that, in order to
address the identified unsafe condition, additional requirements are
needed for modifying the overhead stowage compartments (including
removing the hooks and fittings from the lateral rails) and re-
identifying the overhead stowage compartments with new part numbers.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0018, dated February 5, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-
212A airplanes. The MCAI states:
Interference between a Type III Emergency Exit door opening and
surrounding passenger cabin furnishing was detected during a
production check.
Subsequent investigation identified an insufficient gap between
the emergency exit door internal skin structure and the overhead
stowage compartment fitting, installed on the rail, as a cause of
the interference.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent an
unobstructed opening of both Type III Emergency Exit doors in case
of emergency evacuation.
Prompted by this finding, EASA issued AD 2013-0280 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0280] to require a one-time check of the
gap between the Type III Emergency Exit door internal skin and a
relevant fitting and, depending on findings, the accomplishment of
applicable corrective action(s). That [EASA] AD was considered to be
a temporary measure.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, ATR developed a design solution
to ensure that no interference with surrounding structure occurs
during opening of an emergency exit. ATR Service Bulletins (SB)
ATR42-25-0185, SB ATR42-25-0186, SB ATR72-25-1148 and SB ATR72-25-
1149 were issued to provide the necessary modification instructions
for in-service aeroplanes.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0280, which is superseded, and requires
modification of the overhead bin attachment adjacent to the Type III
emergency exit doors [The modification includes removing the hooks
and fittings from the lateral rails and re-identifying the overhead
stowage compartments].
Required actions include an additional measurement of the gap between
the internal skin and overhead stowage compartment hooks of both Type
III Emergency Exits, if necessary. Corrective actions include re-
installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors and doing a repair. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0077.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Service has issued the
following service information:
ATR Service Bulletin ATR42 25-0180, dated August 19, 2013,
which describes procedures for, among other things, removing certain
fittings from the overhead stowage compartments, measuring the gap
between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage
compartment hooks, re-installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors, and
repair.
ATR Service Bulletin ATR72 25-1141, dated August 19, 2013,
which describes procedures for, among other things, removing certain
fittings from the overhead stowage compartments, measuring the gap
between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage
compartment hooks, and re-installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors.
ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0185, dated November 21,
2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage
compartments.
ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0186, dated November 21,
2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage
compartments.
ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1148, dated November 21,
2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage
compartments.
ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1149, dated November 21,
2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage
compartments.
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this proposed AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the new basic requirements of this SNPRM. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this SNPRM on
U.S. operators to be $1,360, or $340, or per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 1 work-hour for a cost of $85 per product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of
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the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes
in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-0077; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
254-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 27, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) on which ATR
Modification 6518 has been embodied in production, except those
airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294 has been embodied in
production.
(2) ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-
212A airplanes on which ATR Modification 6517 has been embodied in
production, except those airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294
has been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that interference
occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the surrounding
passenger cabin furnishing during a production check. We are issuing
this AD to prevent interference between a Type III Emergency Exit
door and the overhead stowage compartment fitting installed on the
rail; which could result in obstructed opening of a Type III
Emergency Exit door during an emergency evacuation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Measurement of Gap Between Type III Emergency Exit Doors and
Certain Overhead Stowage Compartment Fittings
For all airplanes, except those airplanes on which ATR
Modification 7152 has been embodied in production and except
airplanes having MSN 1002, 1005, 1089, 1094, 1095, 1097, 1098, 1099,
1100, 1101, or 1102: Within 2 months after the effective date of
this AD, measure the gap between each Type III Emergency Exit door,
left hand (LH) and right hand (RH), and the overhead stowage
compartment fitting installed on the rail, by unlocking and slightly
rotating the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit doors with the doors
remaining on the lower fittings. Use a shim gauge 6 millimeters (mm)
(0.236 inch) thick, to measure the gap between the internal skin of
the doors and the relevant fittings, part number (P/N)
S2522924620000 (LH fitting) and P/N S2522924620100 (RH fitting).
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Illustrations may be found
in the applicable ATR Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 25-23-02,
figure 87, item 90/100.
Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: It might be necessary to
pull on the door blanket to correctly see the door internal skin.
(h) Re-Installation of Type III Emergency Exit Doors
During the measurement required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if
it is determined that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6 mm
(0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install the LH and RH Type
III Emergency Exit Doors, in accordance with paragraph 3.C.(1)(d) of
the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-
0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1141,
dated August 19, 2013; as applicable.
(i) Removal of Fitting and Measurement of Gap Between Door Internal
Skin and Overhead Stowage Compartment Hooks
During the measurement required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if
it is determined that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236 inch):
Before further flight, remove the fitting P/N S2522924620000 (LH
fitting) or P/N S2522924620100 (RH fitting), and measure the gap
between the internal skin of the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit
Doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-
0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR72-25-1141, dated August 19,
2013; as applicable.
(1) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (i) of this
AD, it is determined that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6
mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install the LH and RH
Type III Emergency Exit Doors, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0180, dated August 19,
2013; or ATR72-25-1141, dated August 19, 2013; as applicable.
(2) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (i) of this
AD, it is determined that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236
inch): Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(j) Modification of Overhead Stowage Compartments and Re-
Identification of Part Number
Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the
overhead stowage compartments, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-
0185, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0185,
dated November 21, 2014.
(2) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-
0186, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0186,
dated November 21, 2014.
(3) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-
1148, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1148,
dated November 21, 2014.
(4) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-
1149, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1149,
dated November 21, 2014.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0018, dated February 5,
2015, 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-2015-0077.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR--
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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