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date of this AD), and repetitively thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 50 hours, inspect
the rear horizontal stabilizer frame following
the Accomplishment Instructions in section
1.8, Part A, of GROB Aircraft AG Service
Bulletin (SB) No. MSB1078–200, dated
February 25, 2016.
(2) If any crack within the green area as
defined in Figure 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in section 1.8, Part A, of GROB
Aircraft AG Service Bulletin (SB) No.
MSB1078–200, dated February 25, 2016, is
found during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
flight, install a temporary placard stating
‘‘NO AEROBATICS, NO SPINS AND NO
SIDE SLIPS ALLOWED’’ in full view of the
pilot(s) and place a copy of this AD in the
airplane flight manual (AFM); and after each
day of flight operations, do a crack
propagation inspection following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Section 1.8,
Part B, of GROB Aircraft AG SB No.
MSB1078–200, dated February 25, 2016.
(3) If any crack within the red area as
defined in Figure 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in section 1.8, Part A, of GROB
Aircraft AG Service Bulletin (SB) No.
MSB1078–200, dated February 25, 2016, is
found during any inspection required by this
AD, before further flight, repair the affected
area following the Accomplishment
Instructions in Section 1.8, Part C, of GROB
Aircraft AG SB No. MSB1078–200, dated
February 25, 2016.
(4) Within the next 19 months after July 20,
2016 (the effective date of this AD), unless
already done as required by paragraph (f)(3)
of this AD, modify the airplane following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Section 1.8,
Part C, of GROB Aircraft AG SB No.
MSB1078–200, dated February 25, 2016.
(5) After modification of the airplane as
required by paragraph (f)(3) or (4) of this AD,
remove the placard installed as required in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD and remove the
copy of this AD from the applicable AFM.
(6) Modification of an airplane as required
in paragraph (f)(3) or (4) of this AD, as
applicable, constitutes terminating action for
the repetitive inspections required in
paragraph (f)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
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are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0091, dated
May 16, 2016, for related. You may examine
the MCAI on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7057.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GROB Aircraft AG Service Bulletin No.
MSB1078–200, dated February 25, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For GROB Aircraft AG service
information identified in this AD, contact
GROB Aircraft AG, Product Support,
Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 TussenhausenMattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–
998–105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet:
grob-aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
is also available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7057.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 6,
2016.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–7524; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–231–AD; Amendment
39–18554; AD 2016–12–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–15–
04 for certain Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
airplanes. AD 2014–15–04 required
deactivating the potable water system,
or alternatively filling and activating the
potable water system. This new AD
requires inspecting the in-line heater for
correct brazing and corrective action if
needed, and installing a shrinkable tube
on the water line and a spray shield on
the in-line heater. This AD was
prompted by a report of rudder pedal
restriction which was the result of water
leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line
heater in the lower part of the forward
fuselage. This AD was also prompted by
the development of a modification that
would address the unsafe condition. We
are issuing this AD to prevent rudder
pedal restriction due to the pitch control
mechanism becoming frozen as the
result of water spray, which could
prevent disconnection of the pitch
control mechanism and normal pitch
control, and consequently result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 20,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 20, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of September 9, 2014 (79 FR
45337, August 5, 2014).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88,
¨
Linkoping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SUMMARY:
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SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
7524.
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–
7524; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1112; fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–15–04,
Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337,
August 5, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–15–04’’). AD
2014–15–04 applied to certain Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 17, 2015
(80 FR 78702) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of
rudder pedal restriction which was the
result of water leakage at the inlet
tubing of an in-line heater in the lower
part of the forward fuselage. The NPRM
was also prompted by the development
of a modification that would address the
unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed
to continue to require deactivating the
potable water system, or alternatively
filling and activating the potable water
system. The NPRM also proposed to
require inspecting the in-line heater for
correct brazing and corrective action if
needed, and installing a shrinkable tube
on the water line and a spray shield on
the in-line heater. We are issuing this
AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction
due to the pitch control mechanism
becoming frozen as the result of water
spray, which could prevent
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disconnection of the pitch control
mechanism and normal pitch control,
and consequently result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0255, dated November
25, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
airplanes. The MCAI states:
One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction
was reported on a SAAB 2000 aeroplane.
Subsequent investigation showed that this
was the result of water leakage at the inlet
tubing for the in-line heater (25HY) in the
lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116).
The in-line heater attachment was found
ruptured, which resulted in water spraying in
the area. Frozen water on the rudder control
mechanism in Zone 116 then led to the
rudder pedal restriction.
Analysis after the reported event indicated
that the pitch control mechanism (including
pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also be
frozen as a result of water spray, which
would prevent disconnection and normal
pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in further occurrences of reduced
control of an aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
SAAB issued Service Bulletin (SB) 2000–38–
10 to provide instructions to deactivate the
Potable Water System. Consequently, EASA
issued [an EASA] Emergency AD * * * to
require that action. That [EASA] Emergency
AD was revised and republished as EASA AD
2013–0172R1 [(https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/
2013-0172R1), which corresponds to FAA
AD 2014–15–04, Amendment 39–17906 (79
FR 45337, August 5, 2014)], introducing a
temporary alternative procedure for filling,
which would allow reactivation and
operation of the Potable Water System.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB
developed an in-line heater spray shield and
a water line shrink tube to eliminate the
consequences of a water spray leak in case
of rupture of the in-line heater. SAAB also
issued a SB 2000–38–011, providing
instructions for inspection of the in-line
heater and installation of a shrink tube and
a spray shield.
For reasons described above, this [EASA]
AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
2013–0172R1, which is superseded, and
requires inspection [for correct brazing] of
the in-line heater [and corrective action if
needed] and installation of shrink tube [on
water line] and spray shield [on in-line
heater].
Corrective actions include repairing
or replacing the in-line heater. 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–
7524.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Saab Service Bulletin
2000–38–011, dated October 22, 2014.
The service information describes
procedures for inspecting for correct
brazing of the in-line heater, repairing or
replacing the in-line heater, and
installing a shrinkable tube on the water
line and a spray shield on the in-line
heater. 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 AD affects 1
airplane of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014–15–
04, Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR
45337, August 5, 2014), and retained in
this AD take about 1 work-hour per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost $0
per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2014–15–04 is $85 per
product.
We also estimate that it takes about 6
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $3,650
per product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $4,160.
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.
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We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014–15–04, Amendment 39–17906 (79
FR 45337, August 5, 2014), and adding
the following new AD:
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2016–12–05 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
(Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–18554.
Docket No. FAA–2015–7524; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–231–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 20, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014–15–04,
Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August
5, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–15–04’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 004 through 016 inclusive, 018, 022,
023, 024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035
through 039 inclusive, 041 through 044
inclusive, 046, 047, 048, 051, and 053
through 063 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 38, Water/Waste.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
rudder pedal restriction which was the result
of water leakage at the inlet tubing of an inline heater in the lower part of the forward
fuselage. This AD was also prompted by the
development of a modification that would
address the unsafe condition. We are issuing
this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction
due to the pitch control mechanism
becoming frozen as the result of water spray,
which could prevent disconnection of the
pitch control mechanism and normal pitch
control, and consequently result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Deactivation of Potable Water
System With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–15–04, with a new
exception. Except as provided by paragraph
(l) of this AD, within 30 days after September
9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–15–
04), deactivate the potable water system, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
38–010, dated July 12, 2013.
(h) Retained Alternative to Deactivation of
Potable Water System With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2014–15–04, with no
changes. As an alternative, or subsequent, to
the action required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, during each filling of the potable water
system after September 9, 2014, accomplish
the temporary filling procedure, in
accordance with the instructions in Saab
Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304, Revision
01, dated September 10, 2013, including
Attachment 1 Engineering Statement to
Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue A, dated
September 9, 2013.
(i) New Inspection and Installation
At the applicable compliance times
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this
AD, concurrently accomplish the actions
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this
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AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
38–011, dated October 22, 2014.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for correct
brazing of the in-line heater, and if any
discrepancy is found, before further flight,
and before accomplishment of the
modification required by paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD, accomplish all applicable corrective
actions.
(2) Install a shrink tube on the water line
and a spray shield on the in-line heater.
(j) Compliance Times for Inspection and
Installation
Do the actions specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD at the applicable times specified in
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes having had the potable
water system reactivated and operated using
the alternative filling procedure specified in
Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304,
Revision 01, dated September 10, 2013,
including Attachment 1 Engineering
Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue
A, dated September 9, 2013: Within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes having the potable water
system deactivated using procedures
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
38–010, dated July 12, 2013: Before further
flight after the reactivation of the potable
water system.
(k) Terminating Actions for the Deactivation
of the Potable Water System
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2014–15–04 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
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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
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(m) Related Information
AGENCY:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0255, dated November 25,
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–
2015–7524.
SUMMARY:
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 20, 2016.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–38–011,
dated October 22, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 9, 2014 (79
FR 45337, August 5, 2014).
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–38–010,
dated July 12, 2013.
(ii) Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304,
Revision 01, dated September 10, 2013,
including Attachment 1 Engineering
Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue
A, dated September 9, 2013.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
¨
SE–581 88, Linkoping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Chapter I
[Docket No. FAA 2014–0463]
Policy on the Non-Aeronautical Use of
Airport Hangars
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of final policy.
This action clarifies the
FAA’s policy regarding storage of nonaeronautical items in airport facilities
designated for aeronautical use. Under
Federal law, airport operators that have
accepted federal grants and/or those that
have obligations contained in property
deeds for property transferred under
various Federal laws such as the
Surplus Property Act generally may use
airport property only for aviationrelated purposes unless otherwise
approved by the FAA. In some cases,
airports have allowed non-aeronautical
storage or uses in some hangars
intended for aeronautical use, which the
FAA has found to interfere with or
entirely displace aeronautical use of the
hangar. At the same time, the FAA
recognizes that storage of some items in
a hangar that is otherwise used for
aircraft storage will have no effect on
the aeronautical utility of the hangar.
This action also amends the definition
of aeronautical use to include
construction of amateur-built aircraft
and provides additional guidance on
permissible non-aeronautical use of a
hangar.’’
The policy described herein is
effective July 1, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin C. Willis, Manager, Airport
Compliance Division, ACO–100, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202)
267–3085; facsimile: (202) 267–4629.
ADDRESSES: You can get an electronic
copy of this Policy and all other
documents in this docket using the
Internet by:
(1) Searching the Federal
eRulemaking portal (https://
www.faa.gov/regulations/search);
(2) Visiting FAA’s Regulations and
Policies Web page at (https://
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies); or
(3) Accessing the Government
Printing Office’s Web page at (https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/).
You can also get a copy by sending a
request to the Federal Aviation
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Administration, Office of Airport
Compliance and Management Analysis,
800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling
(202) 267–3085. Make sure to identify
the docket number, notice number, or
amendment number of this proceeding.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for the Policy: This
document is published under the
authority described in Title 49 of the
United States Code, Subtitle VII, part B,
chapter 471, section 47122(a).
Background
Airport Sponsor Obligations
In July 2014, the FAA issued a
proposed statement of policy on use of
airport hangars to clarify compliance
requirements for airport sponsors,
airport managers, airport tenants, state
aviation officials, and FAA compliance
staff. (79 Federal Register (FR) 42483,
July 22, 2014).
Airport sponsors that have accepted
grants under the Airport Improvement
Program (AIP) have agreed to comply
with certain Federal policies included
in each AIP grant agreement as sponsor
assurances. The Airport and Airway
Improvement Act of 1982 (AAIA) (Pub.
L. 97–248), as amended and recodified
at 49 United States Codes (U.S.C.)
47107(a)(1), and the contractual sponsor
assurances require that the airport
sponsor make the airport available for
aviation use. Grant Assurance 22,
Economic Nondiscrimination, requires
the sponsor to make the airport
available on reasonable terms without
unjust discrimination for aeronautical
activities, including aviation services.
Grant Assurance 19, Operation and
Maintenance, prohibits an airport
sponsor from causing or permitting any
activity that would interfere with use of
airport property for airport purposes. In
some cases, sponsors who have received
property transfers through surplus
property and nonsurplus property
agreements have similar federal
obligations.
The sponsor may designate some
areas of the airport for non-aviation
use,1 with FAA approval, but
aeronautical facilities of the airport
must be dedicated to use for aviation
purposes. Limiting use of aeronautical
facilities to aeronautical purposes
ensures that airport facilities are
available to meet aviation demand at the
airport. Aviation tenants and aircraft
owners should not be displaced by non1 The terms ‘‘non-aviation’’ and ‘‘nonaeronautical’’ are used interchangeably in this
Notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38903-38906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13740]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-7524; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-231-AD;
Amendment 39-18554; AD 2016-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15-04 for
certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2014-
15-04 required deactivating the potable water system, or alternatively
filling and activating the potable water system. This new AD requires
inspecting the in-line heater for correct brazing and corrective action
if needed, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a
spray shield on the in-line heater. This AD was prompted by a report of
rudder pedal restriction which was the result of water leakage at the
inlet tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward
fuselage. This AD was also prompted by the development of a
modification that would address the unsafe condition. We are issuing
this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control
mechanism becoming frozen as the result of water spray, which could
prevent disconnection of the pitch control mechanism and normal pitch
control, and consequently result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 20,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden;
telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-7524.
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-
7524; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337,
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-15-04''). AD 2014-15-04 applied to certain
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on December 17, 2015 (80 FR 78702) (``the
NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of rudder pedal restriction
which was the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line
heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage. The NPRM was also
prompted by the development of a modification that would address the
unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed to continue to require deactivating
the potable water system, or alternatively filling and activating the
potable water system. The NPRM also proposed to require inspecting the
in-line heater for correct brazing and corrective action if needed, and
installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a spray shield on
the in-line heater. We are issuing this AD to prevent rudder pedal
restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming frozen as the
result of water spray, which could prevent disconnection of the pitch
control mechanism and normal pitch control, and consequently result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0255, dated November 25, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction was reported on a
SAAB 2000 aeroplane. Subsequent investigation showed that this was
the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing for the in-line
heater (25HY) in the lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116).
The in-line heater attachment was found ruptured, which resulted in
water spraying in the area. Frozen water on the rudder control
mechanism in Zone 116 then led to the rudder pedal restriction.
Analysis after the reported event indicated that the pitch
control mechanism (including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also
be frozen as a result of water spray, which would prevent
disconnection and normal pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in further
occurrences of reduced control of an aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 2000-38-10 to provide instructions to deactivate the
Potable Water System. Consequently, EASA issued [an EASA] Emergency
AD * * * to require that action. That [EASA] Emergency AD was
revised and republished as EASA AD 2013-0172R1 [(https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0172R1), which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-
15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014)],
introducing a temporary alternative procedure for filling, which
would allow reactivation and operation of the Potable Water System.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB developed an in-line
heater spray shield and a water line shrink tube to eliminate the
consequences of a water spray leak in case of rupture of the in-line
heater. SAAB also issued a SB 2000-38-011, providing instructions
for inspection of the in-line heater and installation of a shrink
tube and a spray shield.
For reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0172R1, which is superseded, and
requires inspection [for correct brazing] of the in-line heater [and
corrective action if needed] and installation of shrink tube [on
water line] and spray shield [on in-line heater].
Corrective actions include repairing or replacing the in-line
heater. 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-2015-7524.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-011, dated October 22,
2014. The service information describes procedures for inspecting for
correct brazing of the in-line heater, repairing or replacing the in-
line heater, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a
spray shield on the in-line heater. 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 AD affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR
45337, August 5, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the actions that are required by AD 2014-15-04 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,650 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $4,160.
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.
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We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-12-05 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-18554. Docket No. FAA-2015-7524;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-231-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 20, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337,
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-15-04'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers 004 through 016 inclusive, 018, 022,
023, 024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035 through 039 inclusive, 041
through 044 inclusive, 046, 047, 048, 051, and 053 through 063
inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/Waste.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of rudder pedal restriction
which was the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-
line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage. This AD was
also prompted by the development of a modification that would
address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent
rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming
frozen as the result of water spray, which could prevent
disconnection of the pitch control mechanism and normal pitch
control, and consequently result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Deactivation of Potable Water System With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-15-04, with a new exception. Except as provided by paragraph
(l) of this AD, within 30 days after September 9, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2014-15-04), deactivate the potable water
system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab
Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12, 2013.
(h) Retained Alternative to Deactivation of Potable Water System With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2014-15-04, with no changes. As an alternative, or subsequent, to
the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, during each filling
of the potable water system after September 9, 2014, accomplish the
temporary filling procedure, in accordance with the instructions in
Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01, dated September
10, 2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering Statement to Operator
2000PBS034334, Issue A, dated September 9, 2013.
(i) New Inspection and Installation
At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, concurrently accomplish the actions
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-
38-011, dated October 22, 2014.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for correct brazing of the in-line
heater, and if any discrepancy is found, before further flight, and
before accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD, accomplish all applicable corrective actions.
(2) Install a shrink tube on the water line and a spray shield
on the in-line heater.
(j) Compliance Times for Inspection and Installation
Do the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD at the
applicable times specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this
AD.
(1) For airplanes having had the potable water system
reactivated and operated using the alternative filling procedure
specified in Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01,
dated September 10, 2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering
Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue A, dated September 9,
2013: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes having the potable water system deactivated
using procedures specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12, 2013: Before
further flight after the reactivation of the potable water system.
(k) Terminating Actions for the Deactivation of the Potable Water
System
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2014-15-04
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs
(g) and (h) of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement
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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 the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014-0255,
dated November 25, 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-2015-7524.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 20, 2016.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-011, dated October 22, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014).
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12, 2013.
(ii) Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01, dated
September 10, 2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering Statement to
Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue A, dated September 9, 2013.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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