Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, 40479-40484 [2017-17398]
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 737–300, –400, and –500
series airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer’s
review that showed that the fuel tank access
door at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have
an engineered ground path with the mating
wing structure. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an ungrounded path that could result
in an increased risk of ignition and
subsequent fuel tank explosion in the event
of a lightning strike.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) New Door Assembly, Electrical Bond
Check, and Related Corrective Actions
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD: Install a new door assembly, do
a check of the electrical bond, and do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–57–1320, dated October
7, 2016, except as required by paragraph (i)
of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight.
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(h) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Prior to or concurrently with
accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate Airworthiness Limitation 28–
AWL–30, ‘‘Upper Wing Fuel Tank Access
Panel—Lightning Protection Electrical Design
Features,’’ as specified in Boeing 737–100/
200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) D6–
38278–CMR, dated May 2016.
(i) Service Information Exception
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–57–
1320, dated October 7, 2016, specifies to
contact Boeing for repair instructions, and
specifies that action as Required for
Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair
using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
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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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–
LAACO–AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
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. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. 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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
serj.harutunian@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–57–1320,
dated October 7, 2016.
(ii) Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/500
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs) D6–38278–CMR, dated May 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
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Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
9, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–17399 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0516; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–125–AD; Amendment
39–19000; AD 2017–17–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
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Avions de Transport Regional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–23–
12, which applied to all ATR–GIE
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Avions de Transport Regional Model
ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. AD 2015–
23–12 required identifying the serial
number and part number of the main
landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pins, and
replacing pins or the MLG if necessary.
This AD retains the requirements of AD
2015–23–12, requires replacing certain
additional MLG hinge pins, and reduces
certain compliance times. This AD was
prompted by a new occurrence of a
cracked MLG rear hinge pin. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 29, 2017.
SUMMARY:
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of December 29, 2015 (80 FR
73096, November 24, 2015).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
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ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Regional,
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1, Allee Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62
21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 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–2017–
0516.
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–
0516; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
3356; telephone 425–227–1112; fax
425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015–23–12,
Amendment 39–18329 (80 FR 73096,
November 24, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–23–
12’’). AD 2015–23–12 applied to all
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ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Regional
Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24906).
The NPRM was prompted by a new
occurrence of a cracked MLG rear hinge
pin. The NPRM proposed to continue to
require identifying the serial number
and part number of the MLG rear hinge
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pins, and replacing pins or the MLG if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
require replacing certain additional
MLG hinge pins, and reducing certain
compliance times. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracked rear
hinge pins, which could lead to MLG
structural failure, possibly resulting in
collapse of the MLG and consequent
injury to the occupants of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0135, dated July 8, 2016
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all ATR–GIE Avions de
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Transport Regional Model ATR42 and
ATR72 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Prompted by cases of rupture of main
landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pin part
number (P/N) D61000 encountered in service
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in 1994 and 1996, DGAC [Direction Generale
de l’Aviation Civile] France issued AD 96–
131–064 (B) for ATR42 aeroplanes and AD
96–096–029 (B) for ATR72 aeroplanes to
require inspection and, depending on
findings, corrective action. Since those
[French] ADs were issued, new occurrences
of cracked rear hinge pin P/N [part number]
D61000 were reported on ATR72 MLG. The
result of subsequent investigation revealed
that the affected pins were subjected to a
non-detected thermal abuse done in
production during grinding process. Analysis
also showed that other MLG pin P/N’s could
be affected by the same production issue.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to structural failure and
consequent collapse of the MLG, possibly
resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued AD 2014–0074 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2015–23–12] to
require inspection and, depending on
findings, replacement of affected pins.
After EASA AD 2014–0074 was issued, a
new occurrence was reported of a cracked
MLG hinge pin P/N D62055 installed on the
MLG Side Brace of an ATR42 aeroplane. This
new occurrence was also identified as related
to a non-detected thermal abuse done in
production during grinding process.
Prompted by this new occurrence, Messier
Bugatti Dowty (MBD) updated the list of
MLG hinge pins affected by this unsafe
condition by adding serial numbers (S/N),
which were previously not considered by
EASA AD 2014–0074. In addition, it was
determined that the compliance time for
replacement of pins with P/N D62055 must
be reduced. The six affected MBD Service
Bulletins (SB) were revised accordingly, and
six new ones were also published to address
this issue.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2014–0074, which is superseded, but
addresses an expanded MLG hinge pin
population with appropriate compliance
time(s).
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You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0516.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued the
following service information, which
describes procedures for inspecting and
replacing the MLG hinge pin. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models and
different MLG hinge pin part numbers.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–213,
Revision 2, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–214,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–215,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–216,
Revision 3, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–219,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–220,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–224, dated
March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–231, dated
March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–232,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–233, dated
March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–234, dated
March 15, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 631–32–235, dated
March 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
63 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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The actions required by AD 2015–23–
12, and retained in this AD take about
8 work-hours per product, at an average
labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $16,000
per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2015–23–12 is $16,680
per product.
We also estimate that it will take
about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $16,000 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be
$1,050,840, or $16,680 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this 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.
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Adoption of the Amendment
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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)
2015–23–12, Amendment 39–18329 (80
FR 73096, November 24, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
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2017–17–10 ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
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Regional: Amendment 39–19000; Docket
No. FAA–2017–0516; Product Identifier
2016–NM–125–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015–23–12,
Amendment 39–18329 (80 FR 73096,
November 24, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–23–12’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
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Transport Regional Model ATR42–200, –300,
–320, and –500 airplanes; and ATR72–101,
–201, –102, –202, –211, –212, and –212A
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
certified models; all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing Gear.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a new
occurrence of a cracked main landing gear
(MLG) rear hinge pin. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct cracked rear hinge pins,
which could lead to MLG structural failure,
possibly resulting in collapse of the MLG and
consequent injury to the occupants of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Hinge Pin Identification and
Replacement for Model ATR72 Airplanes,
With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–23–12, with
terminating action. For Model ATR72
airplanes: Within 12 months after December
29, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–23–
12), inspect for the serial number of the lefthand (LH) and right-hand (RH) MLG rear
hinge pins having part number (P/N) D61000.
A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this identification if the
part number and serial number of the LH and
RH MLG rear hinge pins can be conclusively
determined from that review. If a rear hinge
pin having P/N D61000 has a serial number
listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–213, dated December 16,
2013; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–216, Revision 1, dated
December 17, 2013; as applicable: Within 12
months after December 29, 2015, replace the
pin with a serviceable part as identified in
paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–213,
dated December 16, 2013; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–216,
Revision 1, dated December 17, 2013; as
applicable. Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (l) of this AD
terminates the inspection required by this
paragraph. Accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (m) or (o) of this AD
terminates the actions required by this
paragraph.
(h) Retained Definition of Serviceable Hinge
Pin for Model ATR72 Airplanes for
Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the definition in
paragraph (h) of AD 2015–23–12, with no
changes. For Model ATR72 airplanes: For
purposes of paragraph (g) of this AD, a
serviceable MLG rear hinge pin is a pin that
is specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of
this AD.
(1) A hinge pin that is not identified in
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–
32–213, dated December 16, 2013; or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–
32–216, Revision 1, dated December 17,
2013; as applicable.
(2) A hinge pin that has been inspected and
reconditioned, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–213,
dated December 16, 2013; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–216,
Revision 1, dated December 17, 2013; as
applicable.
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(i) Retained MLG Pin Identification and
Replacement for Model ATR72 Airplanes,
With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2015–23–12, with
terminating action. For Model ATR72
airplanes: At the earlier of the times specified
in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD,
inspect all LH and RH MLG pins for a part
number and serial number listed in MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–214,
dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–219, dated
March 3, 2014; as applicable. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number and
serial number of the LH and RH MLG pin can
be conclusively determined from that review.
If any affected MLG pin is found: At the
earlier of the compliance times specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace
the MLG with a serviceable MLG as
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD, using
a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR–GIE Avions
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de Transport Regional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the
inspection for the part number and serial
number of the LH and RH MLG rear hinge
pins required by this paragraph.
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (m) or (o) of this AD terminates the
actions required by this paragraph.
(1) No later than the next MLG overhaul
scheduled after December 29, 2015 (the
effective date of AD 2015–23–12).
(2) Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years,
whichever occurs first, accumulated since
installation of the MLG on an airplane since
new or since last overhaul, as applicable.
(j) Retained Definition of Serviceable MLG
for Model ATR72 Airplanes for Paragraph
(i) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the definition in
paragraph (j) of AD 2015–23–12, with no
changes. For Model ATR72 airplanes: For
purposes of paragraph (i) of this AD, a
serviceable MLG is one that incorporates pins
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this
AD.
(1) Pins that are not identified in MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–214,
dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–219, dated
March 3, 2014; as applicable.
(2) Pins that have been inspected and
reconditioned in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–214,
dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–219, dated
March 3, 2014; as applicable.
(k) Retained MLG Pin Identification and
Replacement for Model ATR42 Airplanes,
With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2015–23–12, with
terminating action. Accomplishment of the
actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD
terminates the actions required by paragraph
(k)(1) of this AD. Accomplishment of the
actions required by paragraph (m) or (o) of
this AD terminates the actions required by
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model ATR42 airplanes: Within the
compliance time identified in paragraph
(k)(1)(i) or (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever
occurs first, inspect for any LH and RH MLG
pins having a part number and serial number
listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–215, dated January 13, 2014;
or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–220, dated March 3, 2014; as
applicable. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
identification if the part number and serial
number of the LH and RH MLG pin can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(i) No later than the next MLG overhaul
scheduled after December 29, 2015 (the
effective date of AD 2015–23–12).
(ii) Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years,
whichever occurs first, accumulated since
installation of the MLG on an airplane since
new or since last overhaul, as applicable.
(2) If the MLG pin having a part number
and serial number listed in Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–215, dated
January 13, 2014; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 631–32–220, dated March 3,
2014; as applicable; is found to be installed
during the identification required by
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, within the
compliance time identified in paragraph
(k)(1) of this AD, replace the MLG with a
serviceable MLG, using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
EASA; or ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional’s EASA DOA. For the purposes of
this paragraph, a serviceable MLG is a part
that has pins identified in paragraph (k)(2)(i)
or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Pins that are not listed in MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–215,
dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–220, dated
March 3, 2014; as applicable.
(ii) Pins that have been inspected and
reconditioned, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–32–215,
dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin 631–32–220, dated
March 3, 2014; as applicable.
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Hinge Pin
Identification
Within the applicable compliance time
specified in, and in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of, the
applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as
applicable to the airplane model and MLG
hinge part number, identify the serial number
(S/N) of the LH and RH MLG hinge pins. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this identification if the
part number and serial number of the LH and
RH MLG hinge pins can be conclusively
determined from that review.
Accomplishment of the actions required by
this paragraph terminates the inspections
required by paragraphs (g), (i), and (k)(1) of
this AD.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (l) THROUGH (p) OF THIS AD—MODEL ATR72 AIRPLANES
Applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service bulletins
Compliance time
D60955, D60968, D60999,
D61032, D61061.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–214,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–219,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–233,
dated March 15, 2016.
D61000 .................................
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MLG hinge part Nos.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–213,
Revision 2, dated March 15, 2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–216,
Revision 3, dated March 15, 2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32–232,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
A or B, whichever occurs first:
A: Not later than the next scheduled MLG overhaul
after the effective date of this AD.
B: Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years, whichever occurs first, accumulated since first installation of a
MLG on an airplane since new, or since last overhaul, as applicable.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
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FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (l) THROUGH (p) OF THIS AD—MODEL ATR42 AIRPLANES
Airplane model(s)
Applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service bulletins
Compliance time
D62054, D63823,
D63825.
All ...............................
D56800, D56800–1,
D56809, D56841,
D57261, D57401,
D57407, D58807,
D62079.
ATR42–300 ................
D62055 ........................
All ...............................
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-215, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-220, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-235, dated March 15, 2016.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-215, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-220, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-235, dated March 15, 2016.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-224, dated March 15, 2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service
Bulletin
631-32-231, dated March 15, 2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–
32–234, dated March 15, 2016.
A or B, whichever occurs first:
A: Not later than the next scheduled MLG
overhaul after the effective date of this AD.
B: Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years,
whichever occurs first, accumulated since
first installation of a MLG on an airplane
since new, or since last overhaul, as applicable.
A or B, whichever occurs first:
A: Not later than the next scheduled MLG
overhaul after the effective date of this AD.
B: Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years,
whichever occurs first, accumulated since
first installation of a MLG on an airplane
since new, or since last overhaul, as applicable.
Within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD.
MLG hinge part Nos.
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(m) New MLG Hinge Pin Replacement
If, during the identification required by
paragraph (l) of this AD, an MLG hinge pin
with a serial number listed in the applicable
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin is
found to be installed: Within the compliance
time specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as
applicable to airplane model and MLG hinge
pin part number, replace each affected MLG
hinge pin with a serviceable MLG hinge pin.
The replacement must be done in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as
applicable to the airplane model and MLG
hinge part number, except as required by
paragraph (o) of this AD. Accomplishment of
the actions required by this paragraph
terminates the actions required by paragraphs
(g) and (i) of this AD. Accomplishment of the
actions required by this paragraph terminates
the replacement required by paragraph (k)(2)
of this AD.
(n) New Definition of Serviceable Hinge Pins
for Paragraph (m) of This AD
For the purpose of paragraph (m) of this
AD, a serviceable MLG hinge pin is a pin that
is specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (n)(2) of
this AD.
(1) A hinge pin that does not belong to the
identified batch as listed in the applicable
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through
(p) of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, as applicable to the
airplane model and MLG hinge part number.
(2) A hinge pin that can be identified,
through the MLG maintenance records, as
having been inspected and reconditioned in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Messier-
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figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this
AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p)
of this AD, as applicable to the airplane
model and MLG hinge part number.
(o) New MLG Hinge Pin Replacement
Procedures
If, during accomplishment of the MLG
hinge pin replacement required by paragraph
(m) of this AD, the applicable MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin specified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this
AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p)
of this AD, does not specify the MLG hinge
pin replacement procedure, do the MLG
hinge pin replacement using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or the EASA; or ATR—GIE Avions de
´
Transport Regional’s EASA DOA. Do the
MLG hinge pin replacement at the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph (m)
of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions
required by this paragraph terminates the
hinge pin replacement required by
paragraphs (g), (i), and (k)(2) of this AD.
(p) New Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane an MLG
hinge pin having a part number identified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this
AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p)
of this AD, and having a serial number
defined in the applicable Messier-BugattiDowty Service Bulletin specified in figure 1
to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or
figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this
AD, as applicable to the airplane model and
MLG hinge part number, unless the part can
be conclusively identified, through the MLG
maintenance records, as having been
inspected and reconditioned in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin.
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(q) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph restates the credit
provided in paragraph (l) of AD 2015–23–12,
with no changes. This paragraph provides
credit for the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before December 29, 2015 (the
effective date of AD 2105–23–12), using
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631–
32–216, dated October 30, 2013, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (l) and (m) of
this AD, if those actions were done before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information specified in paragraph
(q)(2)(i) through (q)(2)(x) of this AD.
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–213, December 16, 2013, which was
incorporated by reference on December 29,
2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–213, Revision 1, dated December 8,
2014, which is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–214, dated January 13, 2014,
which was incorporated by reference on
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November
24, 2015).
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–215, dated January 13, 2014, which
was incorporated by reference on December
29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–216, dated October 30, 2013, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–216, Revision 1, dated December 17,
201, which was incorporated by reference on
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November
24, 2015).
(vii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–216, Revision 2, dated
December 8, 2014, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
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(viii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–219, dated March 3, 2014,
which was incorporated by reference on
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November
24, 2015).
(ix) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–220, dated March 3, 2014, which was
incorporated by reference on December 29,
2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(x) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–232, dated December 8, 2014, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(r) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 International
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (s)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2015–23–12 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
´
ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Regional’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(s) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0135, dated
July 8, 2016, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2017–0516.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (t)(5) and (t)(6) of this AD.
(t) 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.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 29, 2017.
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–213, Revision 2, dated March 15,
2016.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–214, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–215, Revision 1, dated
March 15, 2016.
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–216, Revision 3, dated March 15,
2016.
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–219, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–220, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
(vii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–224, dated March 15, 2016.
(viii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–231, dated March 15, 2016.
(ix) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–232, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
(x) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–233, dated March 15, 2016.
(xi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–234, dated March 15, 2016.
(xii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–235, dated March 15, 2016.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 29, 2015 (80
FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–213, dated December 16, 2013.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–214, dated January 13, 2014.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631–32–215, dated January 13, 2014.
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–216, Revision 1, dated December 17,
2013. Pages 4, 5, and 8 of this service bulletin
are the original issue and are dated October
30, 2013.
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–219, dated March 3, 2014.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
631–32–220, dated March 3, 2014.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de
´
´
Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com.
(6) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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.
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8, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0516; Product Identifier 2016-NM-125-AD; Amendment
39-19000; AD 2017-17-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-23-12,
which applied to all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model
ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. AD 2015-23-12 required identifying the
serial number and part number of the main landing gear (MLG) rear hinge
pins, and replacing pins or the MLG if necessary. This AD retains the
requirements of AD 2015-23-12, requires replacing certain additional
MLG hinge pins, and reduces certain compliance times. This AD was
prompted by a new occurrence of a cracked MLG rear hinge pin. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29,
2017.
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e
Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62
21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2017-0516.
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-
0516; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax
425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015-23-12, Amendment 39-18329 (80 FR 73096,
November 24, 2015) (``AD 2015-23-12''). AD 2015-23-12 applied to all
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2017
(82 FR 24906). The NPRM was prompted by a new occurrence of a cracked
MLG rear hinge pin. The NPRM proposed to continue to require
identifying the serial number and part number of the MLG rear hinge
pins, and replacing pins or the MLG if necessary. The NPRM also
proposed to require replacing certain additional MLG hinge pins, and
reducing certain compliance times. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracked rear hinge pins, which could lead to MLG structural
failure, possibly resulting in collapse of the MLG and consequent
injury to the occupants of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0135, dated July 8, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all ATR-GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Prompted by cases of rupture of main landing gear (MLG) rear
hinge pin part number (P/N) D61000 encountered in service in 1994
and 1996, DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation
Civile] France issued AD 96-131-064 (B) for ATR42 aeroplanes and AD
96-096-029 (B) for ATR72 aeroplanes to require inspection and,
depending on findings, corrective action. Since those [French] ADs
were issued, new occurrences of cracked rear hinge pin P/N [part
number] D61000 were reported on ATR72 MLG. The result of subsequent
investigation revealed that the affected pins were subjected to a
non-detected thermal abuse done in production during grinding
process. Analysis also showed that other MLG pin P/N's could be
affected by the same production issue.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
structural failure and consequent collapse of the MLG, possibly
resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2014-
0074 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-23-12] to require inspection
and, depending on findings, replacement of affected pins.
After EASA AD 2014-0074 was issued, a new occurrence was
reported of a cracked MLG hinge pin P/N D62055 installed on the MLG
Side Brace of an ATR42 aeroplane. This new occurrence was also
identified as related to a non-detected thermal abuse done in
production during grinding process.
Prompted by this new occurrence, Messier Bugatti Dowty (MBD)
updated the list of MLG hinge pins affected by this unsafe condition
by adding serial numbers (S/N), which were previously not considered
by EASA AD 2014-0074. In addition, it was determined that the
compliance time for replacement of pins with P/N D62055 must be
reduced. The six affected MBD Service Bulletins (SB) were revised
accordingly, and six new ones were also published to address this
issue.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0074, which is superseded, but
addresses an expanded MLG hinge pin population with appropriate
compliance time(s).
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0516.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued the following service information,
which describes procedures for inspecting and replacing the MLG hinge
pin. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models and different MLG hinge pin part numbers.
Service Bulletin 631-32-213, Revision 2, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-214, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-215, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision 3, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-219, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-220, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-224, dated March 15, 2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-231, dated March 15, 2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-232, Revision 1, dated March 15,
2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-233, dated March 15, 2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-234, dated March 15, 2016.
Service Bulletin 631-32-235, dated March 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 63 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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The actions required by AD 2015-23-12, and retained in this AD take
about 8 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost about $16,000 per product. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by
AD 2015-23-12 is $16,680 per product.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $16,000 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,050,840, or $16,680 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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)
2015-23-12, Amendment 39-18329 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-17-10 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-19000; Docket No. FAA-2017-0516; Product Identifier 2016-NM-125-
AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-23-12, Amendment 39-18329 (80 FR 73096,
November 24, 2015) (``AD 2015-23-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and ATR72-101, -
201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in
any category; all certified models; all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a new occurrence of a cracked main
landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pin. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracked rear hinge pins, which could lead to MLG
structural failure, possibly resulting in collapse of the MLG and
consequent injury to the occupants of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Hinge Pin Identification and Replacement for Model ATR72
Airplanes, With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-23-12, with terminating action. For Model ATR72 airplanes:
Within 12 months after December 29, 2015 (the effective date of AD
2015-23-12), inspect for the serial number of the left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) MLG rear hinge pins having part number (P/N) D61000.
A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this identification if the part number and serial number of the LH
and RH MLG rear hinge pins can be conclusively determined from that
review. If a rear hinge pin having P/N D61000 has a serial number
listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, dated
December 16, 2013; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-
216, Revision 1, dated December 17, 2013; as applicable: Within 12
months after December 29, 2015, replace the pin with a serviceable
part as identified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631-32-213, dated December 16, 2013; or Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision 1, dated December 17,
2013; as applicable. Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the inspection required by this
paragraph. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (m) or
(o) of this AD terminates the actions required by this paragraph.
(h) Retained Definition of Serviceable Hinge Pin for Model ATR72
Airplanes for Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the definition in paragraph (h) of AD
2015-23-12, with no changes. For Model ATR72 airplanes: For purposes
of paragraph (g) of this AD, a serviceable MLG rear hinge pin is a
pin that is specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) A hinge pin that is not identified in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 631-32-213, dated December 16, 2013; or Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision 1, dated
December 17, 2013; as applicable.
(2) A hinge pin that has been inspected and reconditioned, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, dated December 16, 2013; or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision 1, dated
December 17, 2013; as applicable.
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(i) Retained MLG Pin Identification and Replacement for Model ATR72
Airplanes, With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2015-23-12, with terminating action. For Model ATR72 airplanes: At
the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2)
of this AD, inspect all LH and RH MLG pins for a part number and
serial number listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-
32-214, dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631-32-219, dated March 3, 2014; as applicable. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number and serial number of the LH and RH MLG
pin can be conclusively determined from that review. If any affected
MLG pin is found: At the earlier of the compliance times specified
in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace the MLG with a
serviceable MLG as identified in paragraph (j) of this AD, using a
method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). Accomplishment of the actions required
by paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the inspection for the part
number and serial number of the LH and RH MLG rear hinge pins
required by this paragraph. Accomplishment of the actions required
by paragraph (m) or (o) of this AD terminates the actions required
by this paragraph.
(1) No later than the next MLG overhaul scheduled after December
29, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-23-12).
(2) Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years, whichever occurs
first, accumulated since installation of the MLG on an airplane
since new or since last overhaul, as applicable.
(j) Retained Definition of Serviceable MLG for Model ATR72 Airplanes
for Paragraph (i) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the definition in paragraph (j) of AD
2015-23-12, with no changes. For Model ATR72 airplanes: For purposes
of paragraph (i) of this AD, a serviceable MLG is one that
incorporates pins specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this
AD.
(1) Pins that are not identified in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 631-32-214, dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-219, dated March 3, 2014; as
applicable.
(2) Pins that have been inspected and reconditioned in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-214, dated January 13, 2014; or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-219, dated March 3,
2014; as applicable.
(k) Retained MLG Pin Identification and Replacement for Model ATR42
Airplanes, With Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2015-23-12, with terminating action. Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the actions required
by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (m) or (o) of this AD terminates the actions
required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model ATR42 airplanes: Within the compliance time
identified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or (k)(1)(ii) of this AD,
whichever occurs first, inspect for any LH and RH MLG pins having a
part number and serial number listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 631-32-215, dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, dated March 3, 2014; as
applicable. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this identification if the part number and serial number
of the LH and RH MLG pin can be conclusively determined from that
review.
(i) No later than the next MLG overhaul scheduled after December
29, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-23-12).
(ii) Within 20,000 flight cycles or 9 years, whichever occurs
first, accumulated since installation of the MLG on an airplane
since new or since last overhaul, as applicable.
(2) If the MLG pin having a part number and serial number listed
in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-215, dated January
13, 2014; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220,
dated March 3, 2014; as applicable; is found to be installed during
the identification required by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, within
the compliance time identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD,
replace the MLG with a serviceable MLG, using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or the EASA; or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA
DOA. For the purposes of this paragraph, a serviceable MLG is a part
that has pins identified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Pins that are not listed in Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 631-32-215, dated January 13, 2014; or Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, dated March 3, 2014; as
applicable.
(ii) Pins that have been inspected and reconditioned, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-215, dated January 13, 2014; or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, dated March 3,
2014; as applicable.
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Hinge Pin Identification
Within the applicable compliance time specified in, and in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of, the applicable
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, as applicable to the airplane model and MLG
hinge part number, identify the serial number (S/N) of the LH and RH
MLG hinge pins. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number and
serial number of the LH and RH MLG hinge pins can be conclusively
determined from that review. Accomplishment of the actions required
by this paragraph terminates the inspections required by paragraphs
(g), (i), and (k)(1) of this AD.
Figure 1 to Paragraphs (l) Through (p) of This AD--Model ATR72 Airplanes
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Applicable Messier-
MLG hinge part Nos. Bugatti-Dowty Compliance time
service bulletins
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D60955, D60968, D60999, Messier-Bugatti- A or B, whichever
D61032, D61061. Dowty Service occurs first:
Bulletin A: Not later than
631[dash]32-214, the next scheduled
Revision 1, dated MLG overhaul after
March 15, 2016, the effective date
Messier-Bugatti- of this AD.
Dowty Service B: Within 20,000
Bulletin flight cycles or 9
631[dash]32-219, years, whichever
Revision 1, dated occurs first,
March 15, 2016, or. accumulated since
Messier-Bugatti- first installation
Dowty Service of a MLG on an
Bulletin airplane since new,
631[dash]32-233, or since last
dated March 15, overhaul, as
2016.. applicable.
D61000...................... Messier-Bugatti- Within 12 months
Dowty Service after the effective
Bulletin date of this AD.
631[dash]32-213,
Revision 2, dated
March 15, 2016,
Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service
Bulletin
631[dash]32-216,
Revision 3, dated
March 15, 2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service
Bulletin
631[dash]32-232,
Revision 1, dated
March 15, 2016.
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Figure 2 to Paragraphs (l) Through (p) of This AD--Model ATR42 Airplanes
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Applicable Messier-Bugatti-
MLG hinge part Nos. Airplane model(s) Dowty service bulletins Compliance time
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D62054, D63823, D63825............ All.................. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty A or B, whichever occurs
Service Bulletin first:
631[dash]32[dash]215, A: Not later than the
Revision 1, dated March next scheduled MLG
15, 2016, overhaul after the
effective date of this
AD.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty B: Within 20,000 flight
Service Bulletin cycles or 9 years,
631[dash]32[dash]220, whichever occurs first,
Revision 1, dated March accumulated since first
15, 2016, or installation of a MLG on
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty an airplane since new,
Service Bulletin or since last overhaul,
631[dash]32[dash]235, as applicable.
dated March 15, 2016..
D56800, D56800-1, D56809, D56841, ATR42-300............ Messier-Bugatti-Dowty A or B, whichever occurs
D57261, D57401, D57407, D58807, Service Bulletin first:
D62079. 631[dash]32[dash]215, A: Not later than the
Revision 1, dated March next scheduled MLG
15, 2016, overhaul after the
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty effective date of this
Service Bulletin AD.
631[dash]32[dash]220, B: Within 20,000 flight
Revision 1, dated March cycles or 9 years,
15, 2016, or. whichever occurs first,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty accumulated since first
Service Bulletin installation of a MLG on
631[dash]32[dash]235, an airplane since new,
dated March 15, 2016.. or since last overhaul,
as applicable.
D62055............................ All.................. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Within 24 months after
Service Bulletin the effective date of
631[dash]32[dash]224, this AD.
dated March 15, 2016,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin
631[dash]32[dash]231,
dated March 15, 2016, or
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 631-32-
234, dated March 15,
2016.
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(m) New MLG Hinge Pin Replacement
If, during the identification required by paragraph (l) of this
AD, an MLG hinge pin with a serial number listed in the applicable
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin is found to be installed:
Within the compliance time specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of
this AD, as applicable to airplane model and MLG hinge pin part
number, replace each affected MLG hinge pin with a serviceable MLG
hinge pin. The replacement must be done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p)
of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as
applicable to the airplane model and MLG hinge part number, except
as required by paragraph (o) of this AD. Accomplishment of the
actions required by this paragraph terminates the actions required
by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions
required by this paragraph terminates the replacement required by
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
(n) New Definition of Serviceable Hinge Pins for Paragraph (m) of This
AD
For the purpose of paragraph (m) of this AD, a serviceable MLG
hinge pin is a pin that is specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (n)(2)
of this AD.
(1) A hinge pin that does not belong to the identified batch as
listed in the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or
figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as applicable to
the airplane model and MLG hinge part number.
(2) A hinge pin that can be identified, through the MLG
maintenance records, as having been inspected and reconditioned in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l)
through (p) of this AD, as applicable to the airplane model and MLG
hinge part number.
(o) New MLG Hinge Pin Replacement Procedures
If, during accomplishment of the MLG hinge pin replacement
required by paragraph (m) of this AD, the applicable Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin specified in figure 1 to paragraphs
(l) through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through
(p) of this AD, does not specify the MLG hinge pin replacement
procedure, do the MLG hinge pin replacement using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch,
FAA; or the EASA; or ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's
EASA DOA. Do the MLG hinge pin replacement at the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
Accomplishment of the actions required by this paragraph terminates
the hinge pin replacement required by paragraphs (g), (i), and
(k)(2) of this AD.
(p) New Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane an MLG hinge pin having a part number identified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or figure 2 to
paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, and having a serial number
defined in the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, or
figure 2 to paragraphs (l) through (p) of this AD, as applicable to
the airplane model and MLG hinge part number, unless the part can be
conclusively identified, through the MLG maintenance records, as
having been inspected and reconditioned in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin.
(q) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l)
of AD 2015-23-12, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit
for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before December 29, 2015 (the effective date
of AD 2105-23-12), using Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-
32-216, dated October 30, 2013, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD, if those actions were done before
the effective date of this AD using the applicable service
information specified in paragraph (q)(2)(i) through (q)(2)(x) of
this AD.
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, December
16, 2013, which was incorporated by reference on December 29, 2015
(80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, Revision
1, dated December 8, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-214, dated
January 13, 2014, which was incorporated by reference on December
29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-215, dated
January 13, 2014, which was incorporated by reference on December
29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, dated
October 30, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision
1, dated December 17, 201, which was incorporated by reference on
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(vii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216,
Revision 2, dated December 8, 2014, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
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(viii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-219, dated
March 3, 2014, which was incorporated by reference on December 29,
2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(ix) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, dated
March 3, 2014, which was incorporated by reference on December 29,
2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(x) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-232, dated
December 8, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(r) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (s)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-23-12 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(s) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0135, dated July 8, 2016,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0516.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (t)(5) and (t)(6) of this AD.
(t) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 29, 2017.
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, Revision
2, dated March 15, 2016.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-214, Revision
1, dated March 15, 2016.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-215,
Revision 1, dated March 15, 2016.
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision
3, dated March 15, 2016.
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-219, Revision
1, dated March 15, 2016.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, Revision
1, dated March 15, 2016.
(vii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-224, dated
March 15, 2016.
(viii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-231, dated
March 15, 2016.
(ix) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-232, Revision
1, dated March 15, 2016.
(x) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-233, dated
March 15, 2016.
(xi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-234, dated
March 15, 2016.
(xii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-235, dated
March 15, 2016.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 29, 2015 (80 FR 73096, November 24, 2015).
(i) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-213, dated
December 16, 2013.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-214, dated
January 13, 2014.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-215, dated
January 13, 2014.
(iv) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-216, Revision
1, dated December 17, 2013. Pages 4, 5, and 8 of this service
bulletin are the original issue and are dated October 30, 2013.
(v) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-219, dated
March 3, 2014.
(vi) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-220, dated
March 3, 2014.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR-
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 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 August 8, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-17398 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am]
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