Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes, 24399-24402 [2018-11267]
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, 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 International Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
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
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the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
17, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
(j) Related Information
[FR Doc. 2018–11171 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am]
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0122, dated July 18, 2017, 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–2018–0025.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206–
231–3225.
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(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
Airplanes
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2105,
Revision 00, dated November 23, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0450; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–073–AD; Amendment
39–19295; AD 2018–11–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB
2000 airplanes. This AD requires a onetime inspection of the aileron bellcrank
support brackets and a thickness
measurement of the affected lug
attaching the support bracket; repetitive
inspections of the affected aileron
bellcrank support brackets; and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
also provides an optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections.
This AD was prompted by the
identification of a manufacturing defect
on certain aileron bellcrank support
brackets that resulted in the material
thickness of the affected lug attaching
the support bracket to the rear spar of
the wing to be insufficient. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
SUMMARY:
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(h) Service Information Exception
Where Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–
2105, Revision 00, dated November 23, 2016,
specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate
action, and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’
(Required for Compliance): Before further
flight, accomplish corrective actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
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This AD becomes effective June
13, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publications listed in this
AD as of June 13, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 13, 2018.
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 final rule, contact Saab AB, Saab
¨
Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linkoping,
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
+46 13 18 4874; email
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0450.
DATES:
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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–2018–
0450; 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0103,
dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model
SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A manufacturing defect was identified on
certain aileron bellcrank support brackets,
installed on the outboard section of the left
hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The
material thickness of the lugs attaching the
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing
was found to be insufficient.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could, in case of an aileron
jamming, lead to support bracket failure,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
SAAB issued the SB [Saab Service Bulletin
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018] to
provide instructions for inspection and
replacement of affected support brackets.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
all support brackets to determine the
thickness and, depending on findings,
repetitive inspections of the affected support
brackets. This [EASA] AD also requires
reporting the measured thickness, and
replacement of all affected support brackets
with serviceable support brackets, which
constitutes terminating action.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0450.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued
Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056,
dated April 18, 2018. The service
information describes procedures for a
detailed visual inspection for cracks,
corrosion, and damage (including
missing paint) of the affected lug and
the adjacent area of the installed aileron
bellcrank support brackets on the left
hand and right hand wing; a thickness
measurement of the affected lug
attaching the support bracket to the rear
spar of the wing, and replacement of
aileron bellcrank support brackets. 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 AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
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country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Difference Between This AD and the
MCAI
The MCAI requires replacing all
affected support brackets. However, the
planned compliance time for the
replacement would allow enough time
to provide notice and opportunity for
prior public comment on the merits of
the replacement. Therefore, we are
considering a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) requiring this
replacement, which would terminate
the repetitive inspections required by
this AD.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the material thickness of
the affected lug attaching the aileron
bellcrank support bracket to the rear
spar of the wing have been found to be
insufficient, which, in the event of an
aileron jam, could lead to support
bracket failure and possible reduced
control of the airplane. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this
AD are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0450;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–073–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD based on those
comments.
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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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 8
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..........................................................................................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary on-condition actions that
would be required based on the results
Cost per
product
Parts cost
of any required actions. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft
$0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$255
$2,040
that might need these on-condition
actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ............................................................................
Up to $18,074 .............
We estimate that it would take about
1 work-hour per product to comply with
the reporting requirement in this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of reporting the inspection results
on U.S. operators to be $85 per product.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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
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Up to $19,434.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
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;
Cost per product
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2018–11–07 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
(Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19295;
Docket No. FAA–2018–0450; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–073–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018.
Accomplishing the replacement specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the
repetitive inspections required by this
paragraph for that bracket.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(j) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack,
corrosion, or damage (including missing
paint) is found, before further flight, obtain
corrective actions instructions approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature. Accomplish the
corrective actions within the compliance
time specified therein. If no compliance time
is specified in the corrective actions
instructions, accomplish the corrective action
before further flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the
identification of a manufacturing defect on
certain aileron bellcrank support brackets
that resulted in the material thickness of the
affected lug attaching the support bracket to
the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
the defect of the aileron bellcrank support
bracket, which, in the event of an aileron
jam, could lead to failure of the support
bracket and result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, affected
support brackets are aileron bellcrank
support brackets, part number (P/N)
7327993–813 and P/N 7327993–814, for
which it has been determined that the
affected lug attaching the support bracket to
the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of
less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified in
Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated
April 18, 2018.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, serviceable
support brackets are aileron bellcrank
support brackets, P/N 7327993–813 and P/N
7327993–814, for which it has been
determined that the affected lug attaching the
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing
has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or
more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018.
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(h) One-Time Inspection
Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, accomplish a detailed visual
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage
(including missing paint) of the affected lug
and the adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank
support brackets installed on the left hand
(LH) and right hand (RH) wing, and measure
the thickness of the affected lug attaching the
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
27–056, dated April 18, 2018.
(i) Repetitive Inspections
If, during the measurement required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that
the affected lug attaching the aileron
bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of
the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm
(0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100
flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage
(including missing paint) of that affected
support bracket in accordance with the
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(k) Optional Terminating Action
Replacing each affected support bracket
with a serviceable support bracket, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
27–056, dated April 18, 2018, terminates the
inspections required by paragraph (i) of this
AD for that airplane.
(l) Reporting Requirement
Within 15 days after the measurement as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, or
within 15 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, report the results
to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics in accordance
with the instruction provided in Figure 1,
‘‘Aileron Bellcrank Support Fitting—
Inspection,’’ of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
27–056, dated April 18, 2018.
(m) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, it is
allowed to install on any airplane an aileron
bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993–813
or P/N 7327993–814, provided it is a
serviceable support bracket.
(n) 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 International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0103, dated
April 30, 2018, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0450.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3220.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056,
dated April 18, 2018.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
¨
SE 581 88, Linkoping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab2000techsupport@saabgroup.com;
internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(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 Des Moines, Washington, on May
14, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
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-2018-0450; Product Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD; Amendment
39-19295; AD 2018-11-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD requires a
one-time inspection of the aileron bellcrank support brackets and a
thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching the support
bracket; repetitive inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank
support brackets; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also
provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing defect on
certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in the
material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to
the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publications listed in this AD as of June 13,
2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 13, 2018.
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 final rule, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46
13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
[email protected]; internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It
is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0450.
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-2018-
0450; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model
SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A manufacturing defect was identified on certain aileron
bellcrank support brackets, installed on the outboard section of the
left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The material thickness of
the lugs attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing
was found to be insufficient.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could, in case of
an aileron jamming, lead to support bracket failure, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued the SB
[Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018] to provide
instructions for inspection and replacement of affected support
brackets.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of all support brackets to determine the thickness
and, depending on findings, repetitive inspections of the affected
support brackets. This [EASA] AD also requires reporting the
measured thickness, and replacement of all affected support brackets
with serviceable support brackets, which constitutes terminating
action.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0450.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-
056, dated April 18, 2018. The service information describes procedures
for a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage
(including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of
the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets on the left hand and
right hand wing; a thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching
the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, and replacement of
aileron bellcrank support brackets. 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 AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Difference Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI requires replacing all affected support brackets. However,
the planned compliance time for the replacement would allow enough time
to provide notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the
merits of the replacement. Therefore, we are considering a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requiring this replacement, which would
terminate the repetitive inspections required by this AD.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the
material thickness of the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing have been found to be
insufficient, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to
support bracket failure and possible reduced control of the airplane.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0450; Product
Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on
those comments.
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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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.............................. $0 $255 $2,040
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 16 work-hours x $85 per Up to $18,074..... Up to $19,434.
hour = $1,360.
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We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $85 per
product.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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
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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):
2018-11-07 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-19295; Docket No. FAA-2018-0450;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated
in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing
defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted
in the material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support
bracket to the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct the defect of the aileron
bellcrank support bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam,
could lead to failure of the support bracket and result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, affected support brackets are
aileron bellcrank support brackets, part number (P/N) 7327993-813
and P/N 7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the
affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the
wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified
in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, serviceable support brackets
are aileron bellcrank support brackets, P/N 7327993-813 and P/N
7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the affected lug
attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a
thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or more, as specified in Saab
Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
(h) One-Time Inspection
Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a detailed visual
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing
paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of the aileron
bellcrank support brackets installed on the left hand (LH) and right
hand (RH) wing, and measure the thickness of the affected lug
attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
(i) Repetitive Inspections
If, during the measurement required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
it is determined that the affected lug attaching the aileron
bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a
thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), at intervals not to
exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual inspection
for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of that
affected support bracket in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18,
2018. Accomplishing the replacement specified in paragraph (k) of
this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by this
paragraph for that bracket.
(j) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of
this AD, any crack, corrosion, or damage (including missing paint)
is found, before further flight, obtain corrective actions
instructions approved by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature. Accomplish the corrective
actions within the compliance time specified therein. If no
compliance time is specified in the corrective actions instructions,
accomplish the corrective action before further flight.
(k) Optional Terminating Action
Replacing each affected support bracket with a serviceable
support bracket, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018,
terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD for
that airplane.
(l) Reporting Requirement
Within 15 days after the measurement as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, or within 15 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, report the results to Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics in accordance with the instruction provided in Figure 1,
``Aileron Bellcrank Support Fitting--Inspection,'' of Saab Service
Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
(m) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install on
any airplane an aileron bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993-813 or
P/N 7327993-814, provided it is a serviceable support bracket.
(n) 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics' EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Airworthiness Directive 2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018, for
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0450.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE 581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
[email protected]; internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 14, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-11267 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am]
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