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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 2601, 2603–2605,
2607, 2609, 2617, 3353, 5511, 5512, 5532,
5581; 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2. In Supplement I to Part 1026, under
Section 1026.35—Requirements for
Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans, 35(b)(2)
Exemptions, Paragraph 35(b)(2)(iii),
paragraph 1.iii.E introductory text is
revised and paragraph 1.iii.E.4 is added
to read as follows:
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13 CFR Part 121
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Supplement I to Part 1026—Official
Interpretations
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Section 1026.35—Requirements for HigherPriced Mortgage Loans
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Paragraph 35(b)(2)(iii).
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E. Under § 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(C), the
$2,000,000,000 asset threshold adjusts
automatically each year based on the year-toyear change in the average of the Consumer
Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers, not seasonally adjusted, for
each 12-month period ending in November,
with rounding to the nearest million dollars.
The Bureau will publish notice of the asset
threshold each year by amending this
comment. For calendar year 2017, the asset
threshold is $2,069,000,000. A creditor that
together with the assets of its affiliates that
regularly extended first-lien covered
transactions during calendar year 2016 has
total assets of less than $2,069,000,000 on
December 31, 2016, satisfies this criterion for
purposes of any loan consummated in 2017
and for purposes of any loan consummated
in 2018 for which the application was
received before April 1, 2018. For historical
purposes:
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4. For calendar year 2016, the asset
threshold was $2,052,000,000. A creditor that
together with the assets of its affiliates that
regularly extended first-lien covered
transactions during calendar year 2015 had
total assets of less than $2,052,000,000 on
December 31, 2015, satisfied this criterion for
purposes of any loan consummated in 2016
and for purposes of any loan consummated
in 2017 for which the application was
received before April 1, 2017.
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Dated: December 15, 2016.
Richard Cordray,
Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016–30730 Filed 12–19–16; 4:15 pm]
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U.S. Small Business
Administration.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) is correcting a
final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on January 26, 2016 (81 FR
4469). The rule increased small business
size standards for a number of
industries in North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Sector
31–33, Manufacturing. The rule also
stated that SBA was amending Footnote
5 to the table of size standards relating
to NAICS 326211, Tire Manufacturing
(except Retreading), to reflect the
current Census Product Classification
Codes 3262111 and 3262113. However,
SBA inadvertently omitted code
3262111 from the revised text in
Footnote 5. This action corrects the
omission. This correction does not affect
the 1,500-employee small business size
standard for NAICS 326211.
DATES: Effective December 21, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Jorge Laboy-Bruno at (202) 205–6618 or
sizestandards@sba.gov, Office of Size
Standards, U.S. Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20416.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
January 26, 2016, SBA published a final
rule implementing changes to the size
standards for a number of industries in
NAICS Sectors 31–33, Manufacturing
(81 FR 4469). As discussed in the
preamble of the rule, SBA intended to
amend paragraphs (a) and (b) of
Footnote 5 to the table of size standards
relating to NAICS 326211, Tire
Manufacturing (except Retreading), by
replacing the former Census
classification codes 30111 and 30112
with the new Census Product
Classification Codes 3262111 and
3262113. However, the amended text
inadvertently omitted the new Census
Product Classification code 3262111.
This action corrects that omission, but
does not affect the 1,500-employee
small business size standard for NAICS
326211.
SUMMARY:
Subpart E—Special Rules for Certain Home
Mortgage Transactions
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Small Business Size Standards for
Manufacturing; Correction
List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 121
Administrative practice and
procedure, Government procurement,
Government property, Grant programs—
business, Individuals with disabilities,
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Loan programs—business, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Small
businesses.
Accordingly, 13 CFR part 121 is
corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 121—SMALL BUSINESS SIZE
REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 121
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 662,
and 694a(9).
§ 121.201
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2. In Footnote 5 to the table in
§ 121.201, amend paragraphs (a) and (b)
by adding the phrase ‘‘3262111 and’’
before the number ‘‘3262113’’ each time
it appears.
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A. John Shoraka,
Associate Administrator for Government
Contracting and Business Development.
[FR Doc. 2016–30568 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9056; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–007–AD; Amendment
39–18743; AD 2016–25–17]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model
SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by an occurrence that was
reported of rudder pedal restriction on
a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the
large potable water system (LPWS)
installed, equipped with in-line heaters.
This AD requires installation of
shrinkable tubes on the water piping of
the basic potable water system (BPWS).
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 25, 2017.
SUMMARY:
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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
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9056.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9056; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket 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 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on September 8, 2016
(81 FR 62024) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by an occurrence
that was reported of rudder pedal
restriction on a SAAB Model 2000
airplane with the LPWS installed,
equipped with in-line heaters. The
NPRM proposed to require installation
of shrinkable tubes on the water piping
of the BPWS. We are issuing this AD to
prevent water spray in case of a failed
pipe or coupling during water filling on
the ground. This condition, if not
corrected, could freeze parts of the flight
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control system, possibly resulting in
reduced control 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 2016–0013, dated January 14,
2016 (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:
An occurrence was reported of rudder
pedal restriction on a SAAB 2000 aeroplane
with the Large Potable Water System (LPWS)
installed, equipped with in-line heaters
(options 38:201 and 38:201–1). Subsequent
investigation showed that this event was the
result of a ruptured in-line heater attachment,
causing water leakage at the inlet tubing for
the in-line heater in the lower part of the
forward fuselage (Zone 116). In flight, the
water froze on the rudder control
mechanism, causing the rudder pedal
restriction. Analysis after the reported event
indicates that the pitch control mechanism
(including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may
also be frozen, which would prevent
disconnection and normal pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in further occurrences of water spray,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued Emergency AD 2013–0172–E, to
require deactivation of the LPWS. Following
that, EASA AD 2013–0172R1 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2014–15–04,
Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August
5, 2014)] introduced a temporary alternative
procedure for filling, reactivation and
operation of the LPWS.
Finally, EASA AD 2014–0255 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2016–12–05,
Amendment 39–18554 (81 FR 38903, June
15, 2016) was issued, superseding EASA AD
2013–0172R1, to require a modification
allowing reactivating of the system and the
use of regular filling procedures.
Although the Basic Potable Water System
(BPWS) does not contain an in-line heater,
which was the major risk contributor and the
actual cause of the previous leakage events in
the LPWS, a Zonal Safety Analysis performed
by SAAB concluded that the implementation
of spray shield (tube/hose) for the water
piping is necessary for the BPWS as well, to
protect the flight controls and electrical
equipment from water spray in case of a
failed pipe or coupling during water filling
on ground.
Consequently SAAB developed a
modification and issued Service Bulletin (SB)
2000–38–012 to provide modification
instructions to install shrinkable tubes as
spray shields.
For reasons described above, this [EASA]
AD requires installation of shrinkable tubes
on the water piping of the BPWS.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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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 relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM 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
Saab has issued Service Bulletin
2000–38–012, dated August 20, 2015.
The service information describes how
to install shrinkable tubes on the water
piping of the BPWS. 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 7
airplanes of U.S. registry.
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 $29,120 or $4,160 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
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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.
through 028 inclusive, 030, 034, 040, 050,
and 052.
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.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an occurrence
that was reported of rudder pedal restriction
on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the
large potable water system installed,
equipped with in-line heaters. We are issuing
this AD to prevent water spray in case of a
failed pipe or coupling during water filling
on the ground. This condition, if not
corrected, could freeze parts of the flight
control system, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2016–25–17 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
(formerly known as Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–18743;
Docket No. FAA–2016–9056; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–007–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 25, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to certain Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 017, 019 through 021 inclusive, 027
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 38, Water/waste.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repair of Basic Potable Water System
(BPWS)
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, install shrinkable tubes on the
water piping of the BPWS, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–38–012, dated
August 20, 2015.
(h) 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:
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. 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.
(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
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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0013, dated
January 14, 2016, for related information.
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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–2016–9056.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–38–012,
dated August 20, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 1, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–5816; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–029–AD; Amendment
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Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of cracking found in the
splice plates, hinge fittings, terminal
fittings, the upper skin of the outboard
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9056; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-007-AD;
Amendment 39-18743; AD 2016-25-17]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by an occurrence that was reported of rudder pedal restriction
on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the large potable water system
(LPWS) installed, equipped with in-line heaters. This AD requires
installation of shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the basic
potable water system (BPWS). We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 25,
2017.
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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
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It
is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9056.
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-2016-
9056; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket 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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR 62024) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of rudder pedal
restriction on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the LPWS installed,
equipped with in-line heaters. The NPRM proposed to require
installation of shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the BPWS. We
are issuing this AD to prevent water spray in case of a failed pipe or
coupling during water filling on the ground. This condition, if not
corrected, could freeze parts of the flight control system, possibly
resulting in reduced control 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 2016-0013, dated January 14, 2016 (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:
An occurrence was reported of rudder pedal restriction on a SAAB
2000 aeroplane with the Large Potable Water System (LPWS) installed,
equipped with in-line heaters (options 38:201 and 38:201-1).
Subsequent investigation showed that this event was the result of a
ruptured in-line heater attachment, causing water leakage at the
inlet tubing for the in-line heater in the lower part of the forward
fuselage (Zone 116). In flight, the water froze on the rudder
control mechanism, causing the rudder pedal restriction. Analysis
after the reported event indicates that the pitch control mechanism
(including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also be frozen, which
would prevent disconnection and normal pitch control.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in further
occurrences of water spray, possibly resulting in reduced control of
the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued
Emergency AD 2013-0172-E, to require deactivation of the LPWS.
Following that, EASA AD 2013-0172R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014)]
introduced a temporary alternative procedure for filling,
reactivation and operation of the LPWS.
Finally, EASA AD 2014-0255 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016-12-
05, Amendment 39-18554 (81 FR 38903, June 15, 2016) was issued,
superseding EASA AD 2013-0172R1, to require a modification allowing
reactivating of the system and the use of regular filling
procedures.
Although the Basic Potable Water System (BPWS) does not contain
an in-line heater, which was the major risk contributor and the
actual cause of the previous leakage events in the LPWS, a Zonal
Safety Analysis performed by SAAB concluded that the implementation
of spray shield (tube/hose) for the water piping is necessary for
the BPWS as well, to protect the flight controls and electrical
equipment from water spray in case of a failed pipe or coupling
during water filling on ground.
Consequently SAAB developed a modification and issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 2000-38-012 to provide modification instructions to
install shrinkable tubes as spray shields.
For reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
installation of shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the BPWS.
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-2016-
9056.
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 relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM 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
Saab has issued Service Bulletin 2000-38-012, dated August 20,
2015. The service information describes how to install shrinkable tubes
on the water piping of the BPWS. 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 7 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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 $29,120 or $4,160 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation
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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-25-17 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-18743; Docket No. FAA-2016-9056;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-007-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 25, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly
known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers 017, 019 through 021
inclusive, 027 through 028 inclusive, 030, 034, 040, 050, and 052.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of
rudder pedal restriction on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the
large potable water system installed, equipped with in-line heaters.
We are issuing this AD to prevent water spray in case of a failed
pipe or coupling during water filling on the ground. This condition,
if not corrected, could freeze parts of the flight control system,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repair of Basic Potable Water System (BPWS)
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install
shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the BPWS, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of SAAB Service Bulletin 2000-38-
012, dated August 20, 2015.
(h) 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: 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. 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.
(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 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0013, dated January 14, 2016, 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-2016-9056.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000-38-012, dated August 20, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 1, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-29509 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am]
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