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requirements for the application of this
new alloy technology.
Applicability
As discussed above, these special
conditions are applicable to Bombardier
Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–
2A13 airplanes. Should Bombardier
apply at a later date for a change to the
type certificate to include another
model incorporating the same novel or
unusual design feature, these special
conditions would apply to the other
model as well.
Conclusion
This action affects only a certain
novel or unusual design feature on
Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and
BD–700–2A13 airplanes. It is not a rule
of general applicability and affects only
the applicant who applied to FAA for
approval of this feature on the airplane.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
■ The authority citation for these
special conditions is as follows:
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The Special Conditions
■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the following special conditions are
issued as part of the type certification
basis for Bombardier Model BD–700–
2A12 and BD–700–2A13 airplanes.
1. Bombardier must demonstrate that
the aluminum-lithium material has
equal or better flammability-resistance
characteristics than the aluminum-alloy
sheet material typically used as skin
material on similar airplanes.
2. The test set-up and methodology
must be in accordance with the tests
described in 14 CFR part 25, Appendix
F, Part VII, except for the following.
a. Each test sample must consist of a
flat test specimen. A set of three
samples of aluminum-lithium sheet
material must be tested. The size of each
sample must be 16 inches wide by 24
inches long by 0.063 inch thick.
b. The test samples must be installed
into a steel-sheet subframe with outside
dimensions of 18 inches by 32 inches.
The subframe must have a 14.5-inch by
22.5-inch opening cut into it. The tests
samples must be mounted onto the
subframe using 0.250–20 UNC threaded
bolts.
c. Test specimens must be
conditioned at 70 °F + 5 °F, and 55%
+ 5% humidity, for at least 24 hours
before testing.
3. The aluminum-lithium material
must not ignite during any of the tests.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0651; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–043–AD; Amendment
39–18850; AD 2017–08–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–22–
19 for all Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation Model GV and GV–SP
airplanes. AD 2013–22–19 required
inspecting to determine if fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number
were installed, replacing the fuel boost
pumps having a certain part number,
and revising the airplane maintenance
program to include revised Instructions
for Continued Airworthiness. This new
AD reduces the compliance time for
revising the airplane maintenance or
inspection program. This AD was
prompted by reports of two independent
types of failure of the fuel boost pump
with overheat damage found on the
internal components and external
housing on one of the failure types, and
fuel leakage on the other. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 17,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of January 7, 2014 (78 FR
72554, December 3, 2013).
ADDRESSES: For Gulfstream, Triumph
Aerostructures, and General Electric
Aviation service information identified
in this final rule, contact Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation, Technical
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206,
Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone
800–810–4853; fax 912 965–3520; email
SUMMARY:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,
44702, 44704.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 3,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0651.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0651; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ky
Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
and Services Branch, ACE–118A, FAA,
Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–
474–5536; fax: 404–474–5606; email:
ky.phan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD
2013–22–19, Amendment 39–17651 (78
FR 72554, December 3, 2013) (‘‘AD
2013–22–19’’). AD 2013–22–19 applied
to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model GV and GV–SP airplanes. The
SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on December 24, 2015 (80 FR
80295). We preceded the SNPRM with
a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal
Register on October 1, 2014 (79 FR
59162) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
proposed to supersede AD 2013–22–19.
The NPRM was prompted by reports of
two independent types of failure of the
fuel boost pump with overheat damage
on the internal components and external
housing on one of the failure types, and
fuel leakage on the other. The SNPRM
proposed to reduce the compliance time
for revising the airplane maintenance or
inspection program. We are issuing this
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AD to prevent fuel leakage in
combination with a capacitor clearance
issue, which could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
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Request for Access to Earlier Revisions
of the Service Information
NetJets requested that we provide a
source for earlier revisions of the
required service information. NetJets
stated that the NPRM specifies that the
required service information is available
from Gulfstream’s Web site. NetJets
stated that the Gulfstream Web site
currently provides only the latest
revision of each airplane maintenance
manual (AMM) without the option to
obtain earlier revisions, which will be
incorporated by reference (IBR) in the
AD.
We acknowledge NetJets’ request.
While previous revisions of the service
information are not available through
Gulfstream’s Web site, operators may
contact Gulfstream directly to obtain
this information as specified in
paragraph (p)(5) of this AD. We have
updated this AD to reference the latest
service information, which is available
to operators through Gulfstream’s Web
site. We have not changed this final rule
regarding this issue.
Request To Change the Term
‘‘Replacing’’ in Paragraph (b) of the
Proposed AD
NetJets requested that we define the
authority and meaning of the term
‘‘replaces’’ in regards to ADs. NetJets
also requested that we revise the FAA’s
AD Manual, dated May 17, 2010 (FAA–
IR–M–8040.1C). NetJets stated that
‘‘replaces’’ is not defined in the FAA’s
AD Manual or in other FAA guidance.
NetJets commented that the FAA AD
Manual defines the means of changing
existing AD requirements to be through
a ‘‘superseding AD action.’’ NetJets also
stated that the SUMMARY section of the
SNRPM also uses the term ‘‘supersede.’’
We agree to clarify the use of the term
‘‘replaces’’ in regards to ADs. The term
‘‘replaces’’ in paragraph (b) of this AD
is amendatory terminology required by
the Office of the Federal Register.
However, we use the term ‘‘supersede’’
or ‘‘superseding’’ in the SUMMARY
section of AD actions because the FAA’s
AD Manual, dated May 17, 2010 (FAA–
IR–M–8040.1C), does not use the term
‘‘replaces’’ when referring to an AD that
supersedes or is superseded by another
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AD. As stated in the FAA AD Manual,
we issue a supersedure when we need
to correct an error that affects the
substance of the AD or to expand the
scope of the existing AD. We expect that
the next revision of the FAA’s AD
Manual will incorporate the amendatory
terminology required by the Office of
the Federal Register. No change to this
AD is necessary in this regard.
Request To Revise the SNPRM for
Airplanes Inspected Under 14 CFR
91.409(e)
An anonymous commenter requested
that we revise paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to include
a statement that the proposed
requirements would not be required for
those airplanes inspected under a 14
CFR 91.409(e) inspection program. The
commenter stated that Task 28–26–01 is
already mandated by the FAA-approved
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS), which already mandates the task
to be performed per the requirements of
the ALS. Therefore, the commenter
asserts that paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) is
unnecessary for airplanes inspected
under a 14 CFR 91.409(e) inspection
program.
We disagree with the commenter’s
request. While 14 CFR 91.409(e)
requires operators of turbojet multiengine airplanes to comply with the
replacement times of life-limited parts,
14 CFR 91.409(e) does not require
operators to use later revisions of the
AMMs that are specified in the type
certificate. This AD is necessary in order
to require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
include the fuel leak check inspection of
the fuel boost pumps specified in the
applicable task identified in paragraph
(j) of this AD. Paragraph (j) of this AD
identifies specific revisions of the
AMM, which are required for
compliance with this AD. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Requests To Refer To Correct Location
of Task
NetJets and an anonymous commenter
requested that we revise paragraph (j) of
the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to
refer to table 12, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the applicable
Gulfstream AMM. NetJets stated that
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in the
SNPRM) instead specifies the use of
table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled
Inspection Table, in section 05–20–00,
Scheduled Maintenance Checks. NetJets
and the anonymous commenter stated
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that this task does not exist in section
05–20–00 of the current AMM; it is now
found in table 12, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the applicable
Gulfstream AMM.
We agree with the commenters’
requests for the reasons stated above.
We have updated paragraphs (j)(1),
(j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD to refer to the
correct table and section where the
specified task is found. In addition, we
have added paragraph (k) to this AD to
provide credit for actions specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD that are done
before the effective date of this AD using
the service information specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs
accordingly.
Request To Add ‘‘or Later FAAApproved Revision’’
NetJets requested that we revise
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in the
SNPRM) to add ‘‘or later FAA-approved
revision.’’ NetJets stated that section 05–
20–00, Scheduled Maintenance Checks,
of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks; and task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel; of the Gulfstream V AMM are now
at Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016.
NetJets commented that referring to a
previous revision of the AMM would
result in an immediate petition for
approval of an alternate method of
compliance (AMOC) with the newly
revised document. NetJets stated that
this narrow language would require the
operator to obtain an AMOC for each
future revision of the AMM.
NetJets further requested that, if the
‘‘later approved revisions’’ language
cannot be added, the latest revisions of
the AMMs be added as a method of
compliance in paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD.
We disagree with the commenter’s
request to add language allowing use of
later revisions. We cannot use the
phrase ‘‘or later FAA-approved
revisions’’ in an AD when referring to
the service document. Doing so violates
Office of the Federal Register’s (OFR)
regulations for approval of materials
‘‘incorporated by reference’’ in rules.
See 1 CFR 51.1(f).
However, as we stated previously, we
have updated this AD to refer to the
current service information. Operators
must request approval to use later
revisions of the service information as
an AMOC with this AD under the
provisions of paragraph (n) of this AD.
We have made no further change to this
AD in this regard.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Gulfstream G500
Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11,
2012 (for Model GV–SP airplanes
designated as G500). This service
information describes procedures for
inspecting and replacing the fuel boost
pumps.
We have also reviewed the following
service information, as applicable,
which describes, among other actions, a
fuel leak check of the fuel boost pumps,
and provides inspection intervals. These
service documents are unique because
they apply to different airplane models.
• Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–
10, Airworthiness Limitations, of
chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, of the Gulfstream V
Maintenance Manual, Revision 44,
dated June 15, 2016.
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of section
28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of
the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual,
Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016.
• Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–
10, Airworthiness Limitations, of
chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, of the Gulfstream G500
Maintenance Manual, Revision 25,
dated June 15, 2016.
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of section
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28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel
Leak Checks, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the
Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
• Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–
10, Airworthiness Limitations, of
chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, of the Gulfstream G550
Maintenance Manual, Revision 25,
dated June 15, 2016.
• Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of section
28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of
the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15,
2016.
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 will affect
357 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Labor cost
Inspection to determine if a certain part number is installed (retained actions from AD
2013–22–19).
Maintenance or inspection program revision
(new action).
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
$0
$85
$30,345
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
0
85
30,345
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that will be
Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COST
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replacement .................................................................
24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ......................
$7,600
$9,640
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
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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 have 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,
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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
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.
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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)
2013–22–19, Amendment 39–17651 (78
FR 72554, December 3, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
■
2017–08–01 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation: Amendment 39–18850;
Docket No. FAA–2014–0651; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–043–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–22–19,
Amendment 39–17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–22–19’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV–SP
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of two
independent types of failure of the fuel boost
pump with overheat damage found on the
internal components and external housing on
one of the failure types, and fuel leakage on
the other. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor
clearance issue, which could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspection To Determine the
Part Number, With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013–22–19,
with revised service information. Within 36
months after January 7, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2013–22–19), inspect the fuel
boost pumps to determine whether
Gulfstream part number (P/N) 1159SCP500–
5 is installed, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
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applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD;
and Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin
SB–TAGV/GVSP–28–JG0162, dated August
30, 2011, and GE Service Bulletin 31760–28–
100, dated February 15, 2011. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number of
the fuel boost pumps can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V
Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(h) Retained Replacement, With Revised
Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013–22–19,
with revised service information. If the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD reveals a fuel boost pump with
Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–5: Within 36
months after January 7, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2013–22–19), replace the fuel
boost pump with a serviceable pump having
Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–7, in
accordance with the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; and Triumph
Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB–TAGV/
GVSP–28–JG0162, dated August 30, 2011,
and GE Service Bulletin 31760–28–100,
dated February 15, 2011.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V
Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin
122, dated April 11, 2012.
(i) New Revision of the Maintenance or
Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to include
the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel
boost pumps specified in the applicable task
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which fuel boost pump
Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500–5 has been
replaced in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD: The initial compliance time for the
leak check inspection specified in the
applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of
this AD is within 550 flight hours after doing
the replacement specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals
that a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500–7 has been installed: The initial
compliance time for the leak check
inspection specified in the applicable task
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD, is at the
later of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 550 flight hours after the
installation of the P/N 1159SCP500–7 pump;
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except if 550 flight hours have accumulated
since installation of the P/N 1159SCP500–7
pump and an initial leak check of the pump
has not been accomplished, the compliance
time is within 50 flight hours after doing the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(j) Service Information for Maintenance or
Inspection Program Revision
Use the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of
this AD, as applicable, to revise the airplane
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, as required by paragraph (i) of
this AD.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Use table 12,
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), in section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks; and task 28–26–01,
Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision
44, dated June 15, 2016.
(2) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G500: Use task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, in table 12,
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), in section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks; and task 28–26–01,
Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
(3) For Model GV–SP airplanes designated
as G550: Use task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost
Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, in table 12,
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), in section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks; and task 28–26–01,
Fuel Boost Pumps—Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(12) of this AD.
(1) Table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled
Inspection Table, in section 05–20–00,
Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of chapter
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision
42, dated June 20, 2013.
(2) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance
Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013.
(3) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Checks, in table 20, 500 Flight
Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section
05–20–00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G500
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June 20, 2013.
(4) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost
Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream
G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23,
dated June 20, 2013.
(5) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, in table 20, 500 Flight
Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section
05–20–00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550
Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated
June 20, 2013.
(6) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost
Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream
G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23,
dated June 20, 2013.
(7) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision
43, dated February 15, 2015.
(8) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance
Manual, Revision 43, dated February 15,
2015.
(9) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(10) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500
Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated
February 15, 2015.
(11) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the
Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(12) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550
Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated
February 15, 2015.
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(l) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this
AD.
(m) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of January 7, 2014 (the effective date of
AD 2013–22–19), no person may install a fuel
boost pump having Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500–5 on any airplane.
(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
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requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013–22–19,
are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (n)(4)(i) and (n)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(o) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE–118A,
FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–
5536; fax: 404–474–5606; email: ky.phan@
faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 17, 2017.
(i) Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122,
dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual,
Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel.
(iii) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
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(B) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of Section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel.
(iv) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05–10–10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05,
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28–26–01, Fuel Boost Pumps—
Fuel Leak Check, of section 28–26–01, Fuel
Boost Pumps—Inspection/Check, of chapter
28, Fuel.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 7, 2014 (78 FR
72554, December 3, 2013).
(i) Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122,
dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197,
dated April 11, 2012.
(iii) General Electric Service Bulletin
31760–28–100, dated February 15, 2011.
(iv) Triumph Service Bulletin SB–TAGV/
GVSP–28–JG0162, dated August 30, 2011.
(5) For Gulfstream, Triumph
Aerostructures, and General Electric Aviation
service information identified in this AD,
contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation,
Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206,
Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–
810–4853; fax 912 965–3520; email pubs@
gulfstream.com; Internet https://
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(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 March
31, 2017.
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–2016–9299; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–119–AD; Amendment
39–18851; AD 2017–08–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
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Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0651; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD;
Amendment 39-18850; AD 2017-08-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-19 for
all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes. AD
2013-22-19 required inspecting to determine if fuel boost pumps having
a certain part number were installed, replacing the fuel boost pumps
having a certain part number, and revising the airplane maintenance
program to include revised Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
This new AD reduces the compliance time for revising the airplane
maintenance or inspection program. This AD was prompted by reports of
two independent types of failure of the fuel boost pump with overheat
damage found on the internal components and external housing on one of
the failure types, and fuel leakage on the other. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of January
7, 2014 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013).
ADDRESSES: For Gulfstream, Triumph Aerostructures, and General Electric
Aviation service information identified in this final rule, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O.
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912 965-
3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0651.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0651; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5536; fax: 404-
474-5606; email: ky.phan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78
FR 72554, December 3, 2013) (``AD 2013-22-19''). AD 2013-22-19 applied
to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes.
The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 24, 2015 (80 FR
80295). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2014 (79 FR
59162) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2013-22-19.
The NPRM was prompted by reports of two independent types of failure of
the fuel boost pump with overheat damage on the internal components and
external housing on one of the failure types, and fuel leakage on the
other. The SNPRM proposed to reduce the compliance time for revising
the airplane maintenance or inspection program. We are issuing this
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AD to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance
issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request for Access to Earlier Revisions of the Service Information
NetJets requested that we provide a source for earlier revisions of
the required service information. NetJets stated that the NPRM
specifies that the required service information is available from
Gulfstream's Web site. NetJets stated that the Gulfstream Web site
currently provides only the latest revision of each airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) without the option to obtain earlier
revisions, which will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in the AD.
We acknowledge NetJets' request. While previous revisions of the
service information are not available through Gulfstream's Web site,
operators may contact Gulfstream directly to obtain this information as
specified in paragraph (p)(5) of this AD. We have updated this AD to
reference the latest service information, which is available to
operators through Gulfstream's Web site. We have not changed this final
rule regarding this issue.
Request To Change the Term ``Replacing'' in Paragraph (b) of the
Proposed AD
NetJets requested that we define the authority and meaning of the
term ``replaces'' in regards to ADs. NetJets also requested that we
revise the FAA's AD Manual, dated May 17, 2010 (FAA-IR-M-8040.1C).
NetJets stated that ``replaces'' is not defined in the FAA's AD Manual
or in other FAA guidance. NetJets commented that the FAA AD Manual
defines the means of changing existing AD requirements to be through a
``superseding AD action.'' NetJets also stated that the SUMMARY section
of the SNRPM also uses the term ``supersede.''
We agree to clarify the use of the term ``replaces'' in regards to
ADs. The term ``replaces'' in paragraph (b) of this AD is amendatory
terminology required by the Office of the Federal Register. However, we
use the term ``supersede'' or ``superseding'' in the SUMMARY section of
AD actions because the FAA's AD Manual, dated May 17, 2010 (FAA-IR-M-
8040.1C), does not use the term ``replaces'' when referring to an AD
that supersedes or is superseded by another AD. As stated in the FAA AD
Manual, we issue a supersedure when we need to correct an error that
affects the substance of the AD or to expand the scope of the existing
AD. We expect that the next revision of the FAA's AD Manual will
incorporate the amendatory terminology required by the Office of the
Federal Register. No change to this AD is necessary in this regard.
Request To Revise the SNPRM for Airplanes Inspected Under 14 CFR
91.409(e)
An anonymous commenter requested that we revise paragraph (i) of
the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to include a statement that the proposed
requirements would not be required for those airplanes inspected under
a 14 CFR 91.409(e) inspection program. The commenter stated that Task
28-26-01 is already mandated by the FAA-approved Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), which already mandates the task to be
performed per the requirements of the ALS. Therefore, the commenter
asserts that paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) is
unnecessary for airplanes inspected under a 14 CFR 91.409(e) inspection
program.
We disagree with the commenter's request. While 14 CFR 91.409(e)
requires operators of turbojet multi-engine airplanes to comply with
the replacement times of life-limited parts, 14 CFR 91.409(e) does not
require operators to use later revisions of the AMMs that are specified
in the type certificate. This AD is necessary in order to require
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
include the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel boost pumps
specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Paragraph (j) of this AD identifies specific revisions of the AMM,
which are required for compliance with this AD. We have not changed
this AD in this regard.
Requests To Refer To Correct Location of Task
NetJets and an anonymous commenter requested that we revise
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to refer to table 12,
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10,
Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, of the applicable Gulfstream AMM. NetJets stated that paragraph
(j) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) instead specifies the use of
table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-
20-00, Scheduled Maintenance Checks. NetJets and the anonymous
commenter stated that this task does not exist in section 05-20-00 of
the current AMM; it is now found in table 12, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of
chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the applicable
Gulfstream AMM.
We agree with the commenters' requests for the reasons stated
above. We have updated paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD
to refer to the correct table and section where the specified task is
found. In addition, we have added paragraph (k) to this AD to provide
credit for actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD that are done
before the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. We have re-designated subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Request To Add ``or Later FAA-Approved Revision''
NetJets requested that we revise paragraph (j) of the proposed AD
(in the SNPRM) to add ``or later FAA-approved revision.'' NetJets
stated that section 05-20-00, Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of chapter
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost
Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream V AMM
are now at Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016. NetJets commented that
referring to a previous revision of the AMM would result in an
immediate petition for approval of an alternate method of compliance
(AMOC) with the newly revised document. NetJets stated that this narrow
language would require the operator to obtain an AMOC for each future
revision of the AMM.
NetJets further requested that, if the ``later approved revisions''
language cannot be added, the latest revisions of the AMMs be added as
a method of compliance in paragraph (j) of the proposed AD.
We disagree with the commenter's request to add language allowing
use of later revisions. We cannot use the phrase ``or later FAA-
approved revisions'' in an AD when referring to the service document.
Doing so violates Office of the Federal Register's (OFR) regulations
for approval of materials ``incorporated by reference'' in rules. See 1
CFR 51.1(f).
However, as we stated previously, we have updated this AD to refer
to the current service information. Operators must request approval to
use later revisions of the service information as an AMOC with this AD
under the provisions of paragraph (n) of this AD. We have made no
further change to this AD in this regard.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11,
2012 (for Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500). This service
information describes procedures for inspecting and replacing the fuel
boost pumps.
We have also reviewed the following service information, as
applicable, which describes, among other actions, a fuel leak check of
the fuel boost pumps, and provides inspection intervals. These service
documents are unique because they apply to different airplane models.
Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual,
Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016.
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 44, dated June
15, 2016.
Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Checks, of chapter 28,
Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated
June 15, 2016.
Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual,
Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated
June 15, 2016.
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 will affect 357 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection to determine if a certain 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $30,345
part number is installed (retained hour = $85.
actions from AD 2013-22-19).
Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 30,345
revision (new action). hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Cost
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement.................................. 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = $7,600 $9,640
$2,040.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 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.
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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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-08-01 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18850;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0651; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554,
December 3, 2013) (``AD 2013-22-19'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV
and GV-SP airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of two independent types of
failure of the fuel boost pump with overheat damage found on the
internal components and external housing on one of the failure
types, and fuel leakage on the other. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance
issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection To Determine the Part Number, With Revised
Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2013-22-19, with revised service information. Within 36 months
after January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), inspect
the fuel boost pumps to determine whether Gulfstream part number (P/
N) 1159SCP500-5 is installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD; and Triumph
Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August
30, 2011, and GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15,
2011. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu
of this inspection if the part number of the fuel boost pumps can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197,
dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream
G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(h) Retained Replacement, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of
AD 2013-22-19, with revised service information. If the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals a fuel boost pump with
Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5: Within 36 months after January 7, 2014
(the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), replace the fuel boost pump
with a serviceable pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7, in
accordance with the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; and Triumph
Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August
30, 2011, and GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15,
2011.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197,
dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream
G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream
G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(i) New Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
include the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel boost pumps
specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(1) For airplanes on which fuel boost pump Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500-5 has been replaced in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD: The initial compliance time for the leak check inspection
specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD is within 550 flight hours after doing the replacement specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD reveals that a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500-7 has been installed: The initial compliance time for the
leak check inspection specified in the applicable task identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD, is at the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 550 flight hours after the installation of the P/N
1159SCP500-7 pump; except if 550 flight hours have accumulated since
installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7 pump and an initial leak check
of the pump has not been accomplished, the compliance time is within
50 flight hours after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(j) Service Information for Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Use the applicable service information specified in paragraph
(j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, as applicable, to revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Use table 12, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01,
Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Use task 28-
26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 12, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01,
Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15,
2016.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Use task 28-
26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 12, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01,
Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the
Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15,
2016.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(12) of this AD.
(1) Table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in
section 05-20-00, Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual,
Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013.
(2) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel,
of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20,
2013.
(3) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Checks, in table
20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-20-
00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream
G500
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Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(4) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500
Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(5) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table
20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-20-
00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream
G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(6) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550
Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(7) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual,
Revision 43, dated February 15, 2015.
(8) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel,
of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 43, dated February
15, 2015.
(9) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(10) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated
February 15, 2015.
(11) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance
Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(12) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of
section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28,
Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated
February 15, 2015.
(l) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (n) of this AD.
(m) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), no
person may install a fuel boost pump having Gulfstream P/N
1159SCP500-5 on any airplane.
(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-22-19, are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(n)(4)(i) and (n)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(o) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Ky Phan,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA,
Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone:
404-474-5536; fax: 404-474-5606; email: ky.phan@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 17, 2017.
(i) Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 44, dated June
15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(iii) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated
June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of Section
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(iv) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June
15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in
section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section
28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 7, 2014 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013).
(i) Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(iii) General Electric Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated
February 15, 2011.
(iv) Triumph Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated
August 30, 2011.
(5) For Gulfstream, Triumph Aerostructures, and General Electric
Aviation service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O.
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912
965-3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(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 March 31, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-06962 Filed 4-11-17; 8:45 am]
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