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[Docket No. FAA–2017–0504; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NE–12–AD]
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S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1–02
and D1–03
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We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Geven S.p.A., Type D1–02 and D1–03
seat assemblies. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report that seat belt
attachment bolts were found detached
or partially detached from the seat. This
proposed AD would require inspection,
torque verification, and modification of
certain model seats. We are proposing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this NPRM by August 28, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building,
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Geven Technical
Assistance Department, Via
Boscofangone, Zona Industriale NolaMarigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy;
phone: +39 081 31 21 396; fax: +39 081
31 21 321; email: Technical.assistance@
geven.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Examining the AD Docket
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AGENCY:
Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0504; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil
Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
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District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0504; Directorate Identifier
2017–NE–12–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA AD 2014–
0187, dated August 20, 2014 (referred to
hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
An operator reported that seat belt
attachment bolts were found detached or
partially detached from the seat. A further
check on several aeroplanes revealed that on
a large number of seats of the same model,
the seat belt attachment bolts were not
properly torqued and secured as defined.
This condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to failure of the seats to perform
their intended function, possibly resulting in
injury to occupants in case of an emergency
landing. To address this potential unsafe
condition, Geven published SB No. D103–
25–004 to provide inspection instructions to
verify if the seat belt attachment bolts are
properly torqued and secured, and correction
of any deficiencies. In addition, for certain
D1–03 seats, the SB provides instructions to
modify the seat belt attachment assembly.
For the reasons described above, this AD
requires a one-time inspection of all safety
belt attachment bolts and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of the applicable
corrective action(s). This AD also requires
modification of the seat belt attachment
assembly on certain D1–03 seats.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0504.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Geven S.p.A. has issued Service
Bulletin (SB) No. D103–25–004,
Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016. The
SB describes procedures for inspection,
torque verification, and modification of
certain model seats known to be
installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72
airplanes. 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.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of Italy, and is
approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with the European
Community, EASA has notified us of
the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and
determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other
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products of the same type design. This
proposed AD would require inspection,
torque verification and modification of
certain model seats.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects an unknown number of seat
assemblies installed on, but not limited
to, 38 ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Seat modification ATR 42 ...............................
Torque check ATR 42 .....................................
Seat modification ATR 72 ...............................
Seat remove and replace ATR 72 ..................
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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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
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distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
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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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operators
$10,737.50
1,700.00
7,325.50
1,326.00
GEVEN S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA–2017–0504;
Directorate Identifier 2017–NE–12–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 28,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all GEVEN S.p.A.
(Geven) Type D1–02 and D1–03 (also known
as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and ‘‘Lightweight
Prestige’’) seats, with part numbers (P/Ns)
and Effectivity Codes listed in Table 1.1.1 of
Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103–25–
004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016.
These appliances are installed on, but not
limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of
U.S. registry.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
2500 Code, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that seat
belt attachment bolts were found detached or
partially detached from the seat. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) For all Geven Type D1–02 and D1–03
(also known as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and
‘‘Lightweight Prestige’’) in-arm table,
standard, and last row seats, P/N D1–02–
( )( )( )–( )( )( ), and P/N D1–03–( )( )( )–
( )( )( ), within 6 months after the effective
date of this AD, modify the safety belt
attachment assemblies on the aisle side
spreader, and torque check the safety belt
attachment assemblies on the central and
fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs (8 nm)
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using Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision
4, dated March 15, 2016, and
(2) For all Geven Type D1–02 and D1–03
(also known as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and
‘‘Lightweight Prestige’’) aft facing seats, P/N
D1–02–( )( )( )–( )( )( ), and P/N D1–03–
( )( )( )–( )( )( ), within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, torque check the
seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle
side, central, and fuselage side spreaders to
71 in-lbs using Geven SB No. D103–25–004,
Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, and
(3) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, verify that the safety belt
attachment is free to rotate. If it is not free
to rotate, replace the bushing in accordance
with paragraph 3.3.1 of Geven SB No. D103–
25–004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or
(4) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, block each affected seat to prevent
use of each affected seat until paragraphs
(f)(1), (2), and (3) of this AD are
accomplished.
(g) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the inspections,
torque verifications, and modifications that
are required by paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and (3)
of this AD if you performed those actions
before the effective date of this AD using
Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision 4,
dated March 15, 2016.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19 to make your request.
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(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7757; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
neil.doh@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0187,
dated August 20, 2014, for more information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0504.
(3) Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision
4, dated March 15, 2016 can be obtained from
Geven Technical Assistance Department,
using the contact information in paragraph
(i)(4) of this proposed AD.
(4) For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Geven Technical
Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone,
Zona Industriale Nola-Marigliano, 80035
Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39 081 31 21 396;
fax: +39 081 31 21 321; email:
Technical.assistance@geven.com.
(5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
July 6, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8434; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–082–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
We are revising an earlier
proposal for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes.
This action revises the notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding
certain airplanes to the applicability and
adding specified actions. We are
proposing this airworthiness directive
(AD) to address the unsafe condition on
these products. Since these changes
increase the scope of the NPRM, we are
reopening the comment period to allow
the public the chance to comment on
these proposed changes.
DATES: The comment period for the
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR
1586), is reopened.
We must receive comments on this
SNPRM by August 28, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• For service information identified
in this proposed AD, contact
SUMMARY:
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Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
4539; email thd.qseries@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8434; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2015–8434; Directorate Identifier 2015–
NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes. The
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0504; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-12-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1-
02 and D1-03
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Geven S.p.A., Type D1-02 and D1-03 seat assemblies. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts
were found detached or partially detached from the seat. This proposed
AD would require inspection, torque verification, and modification of
certain model seats. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by August 28, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Geven
Technical Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone, Zona Industriale
Nola-Marigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39 081 31 21 396; fax:
+39 081 31 21 321; email: Technical.assistance@geven.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.
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-2017-
0504; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax:
781-238-7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0504;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-12-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2014-0187, dated August 20, 2014 (referred to hereinafter as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:
An operator reported that seat belt attachment bolts were found
detached or partially detached from the seat. A further check on
several aeroplanes revealed that on a large number of seats of the
same model, the seat belt attachment bolts were not properly torqued
and secured as defined. This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to failure of the seats to perform their
intended function, possibly resulting in injury to occupants in case
of an emergency landing. To address this potential unsafe condition,
Geven published SB No. D103-25-004 to provide inspection
instructions to verify if the seat belt attachment bolts are
properly torqued and secured, and correction of any deficiencies. In
addition, for certain D1-03 seats, the SB provides instructions to
modify the seat belt attachment assembly. For the reasons described
above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of all safety belt
attachment bolts and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the
applicable corrective action(s). This AD also requires modification
of the seat belt attachment assembly on certain D1-03 seats.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0504.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Geven S.p.A. has issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004,
Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016. The SB describes procedures for
inspection, torque verification, and modification of certain model
seats known to be installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes. 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Italy,
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design. This proposed AD would require inspection, torque verification
and modification of certain model seats.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects an unknown number of seat
assemblies installed on, but not limited to, 38 ATR 42 and ATR 72
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Seat modification ATR 42........... 1.5 work-hours x $85 per $302 $429.50 $10,737.50
hour = $127.50.
Torque check ATR 42................ 0.8 work-hours x $85 per 0 68.00 1,700.00
hour = $68.00.
Seat modification ATR 72........... 2.3 work-hours x $85 per 368 563.50 7,325.50
hour = $195.50.
Seat remove and replace ATR 72..... 1.2 work-hours x $85 per 0 102.00 1,326.00
hour = $102.00.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
GEVEN S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0504; Directorate Identifier 2017-
NE-12-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 28, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all GEVEN S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1-02 and D1-03
(also known as ``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'')
seats, with part numbers (P/Ns) and Effectivity Codes listed in
Table 1.1.1 of Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004, Revision
4, dated March 15, 2016.
These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, ATR 42
and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 2500 Code, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts
were found detached or partially detached from the seat. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) For all Geven Type D1-02 and D1-03 (also known as
``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'') in-arm table,
standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-02-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), and P/N
D1-03-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the safety belt attachment assemblies on the
aisle side spreader, and torque check the safety belt attachment
assemblies on the central and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs
(8 nm)
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using Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016,
and
(2) For all Geven Type D1-02 and D1-03 (also known as
``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'') aft facing
seats, P/N D1-02-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), and P/N D1-03-( )( )( )-( )(
)( ), within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, torque
check the seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side,
central, and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs using Geven SB No.
D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, and
(3) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, verify
that the safety belt attachment is free to rotate. If it is not free
to rotate, replace the bushing in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1 of
Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or
(4) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, block
each affected seat to prevent use of each affected seat until
paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and (3) of this AD are accomplished.
(g) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the inspections, torque verifications,
and modifications that are required by paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and
(3) of this AD if you performed those actions before the effective
date of this AD using Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated
March 15, 2016.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19
to make your request.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Neil Doh,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
neil.doh@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014-0187, dated August 20, 2014, for
more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0504.
(3) Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016
can be obtained from Geven Technical Assistance Department, using
the contact information in paragraph (i)(4) of this proposed AD.
(4) For service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Geven Technical Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone,
Zona Industriale Nola-Marigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39
081 31 21 396; fax: +39 081 31 21 321; email:
Technical.assistance@geven.com.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 6, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-14546 Filed 7-13-17; 8:45 am]
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