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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0557; Product
Identifier 2019–NE–17–AD; Amendment 39–
19775; AD 2019–21–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aviointeriors
S.p.A. Centaurus Passenger Seats
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Aviointeriors S.p.A. (Aviointeriors)
Centaurus passenger seats with a
specific life vest pouch assembly
installed. This AD was prompted by
reports of life vest pouches that were
installed incorrectly on certain seats.
This AD requires inspection of the life
vest pouch assembly and, depending on
the results of the inspection,
replacement of the life vest pouch
assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
18, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 18, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Aviointeriors S.p.A., Customer Support,
Via Appia Km. 66,4; 04013 Latina, Italy;
phone: +39 0773 6891; fax: +39 0773
631546; email: customer-support@
aviointeriors.it; internet: https://
www.aviointeriors.it. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Engine
and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
7759. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0557.
SUMMARY:
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–2019–
0557; or in person at Docket Operations
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is 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:
Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Aviointeriors S.p.A.
(Aviointeriors) Centaurus passenger
seats with a specific life vest pouch
assembly installed. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 15, 2019 (84 FR 41664). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of life
vest pouches that were installed
incorrectly on certain seats. The NPRM
proposed to require inspection of the
life vest pouch assembly and,
depending on the results of the
inspection, replacement of the life vest
pouch assembly. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
The European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA
AD No. 2018–0264R1, dated April 4,
2019 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to address the unsafe condition
on these products. The MCAI states:
Incorrect installation of the affected pouch
was found on certain affected seats.
Subsequent investigation determined that
those pouches have been (re)installed in
service. This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could prevent extraction of the life
vest from the pouch, leading to evacuation of
the aeroplane without a life vest, possibly
resulting in injury to passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Aviointeriors issued the SB to provide
inspection instructions and the modification
SB to provide instructions to modify the
affected seats. Aviointeriors also revised the
Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) to
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include updated instructions for installing an
affected pouch.
For the reason described above, EASA
issued AD 2018–0264, requiring inspection
of the affected seats and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s).
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
determined that affected seats may have
received an additional P/N related to the
aircraft modification addressing the
installation of the seats. This [EASA] AD is
revised to clarify the Applicability by
inserting Note 1 into Appendix 1 of this
[EASA] AD.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0557.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Aviointeriors
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.
16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11, 2018,
and Aviointeriors Optional Service
Bulletin (OSB) No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019. The MSB describes
procedures for inspection and
horizontal installation of the life vest
pouch assembly. The OSB describes
procedures for an alternative (vertical)
inspection and installation of the life
vest pouch assembly. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects an unknown number of
passenger seats installed on, but not
limited to, Boeing 777–200 and 777–300
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspect life vest pouch assembly .................................
Replace life vest pouch assembly ................................
0.2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $17 ..........................
0.1 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8.50 .......................
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.
The FAA is 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
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applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager,
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2019–21–09 Aviointeriors S.p.A.:
Amendment 39–19775; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0557; Product Identifier
2019–NE–17–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 18, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Aviointeriors S.p.A.
(Aviointeriors) Centaurus Economy Class
13E, 13H, and 13K passenger seats with a
seat part number (P/N) listed in Figure 1 to
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, with life vest
pouch, P/N 313907100004, installed.
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(2) These appliances are installed on, but
not limited to, Boeing 777–200 and 777–300
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2561, Life Jacket.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of life
vest pouches installed incorrectly on certain
seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
the life vest from failing to extract from the
pouch during an emergency. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in
having to evacuate the airplane without a life
vest, possibly resulting in injury or death to
passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within three months or 600 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, inspect the affected seat life vest
pouch assembly using Paragraph 2, Life Vest
Inspection, of Aviointeriors Mandatory
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Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 16/18, Rev. 1,
dated October 11, 2018, or Paragraph 2, Life
Vest Pouches Inspection, Aviointeriors
Optional SB (OSB) No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019.
(2) If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, a life vest pouch
velcro strip is found damaged or worn, before
further flight, remove the life vest pouch
from service and replace it with a part
eligible for installation using Paragraphs 3
through 5, inclusive, of Aviointeriors MSB
No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11, 2018, or
Aviointeriors OSB No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019.
(3) If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, a life vest pouch
installation is not found acceptable, as
defined in Paragraph 2 of Aviointeriors MSB
No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11, 2018, or
Aviointeriors OSB No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019, before further flight, remove
the life vest pouch from service and replace
it with a part eligible for installation using
Paragraphs 3 through 5, inclusive, of
Aviointeriors MSB No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated
October 11, 2018, or Aviointeriors OSB No.
18/18, Rev. 2, dated March 11, 2019.
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(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install an Aviointeriors Centaurus Economy
Class passenger seat with a P/N identified in
paragraph (c) of this AD unless the affected
seat life vest pouch assembly has been
inspected in accordance with paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, and depending on the
finding, replaced with a part eligible for
installation.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston ACO 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
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this
AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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(j) Related Information
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0264R1,
dated April 4, 2019, for more information.
You may examine the EASA AD in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2019–0557.
(k) 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) Aviointeriors Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11,
2018, and
(ii) Aviointeriors Optional Service Bulletin
No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated March 11, 2019.
(3) For Aviointeriors service information
identified in this AD, contact Aviointeriors
S.p.A., Customer Support, Via Appia Km.
66,4; 04013 Latina, Italy; phone: +39 0773
6891; fax: +39 0773 631546; email: customersupport@aviointeriors.it; internet: https://
www.aviointeriors.it.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
781–238–7759.
(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,
email: fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
October 24, 2019.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0439; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–037–AD; Amendment
39–19779; AD 2019–21–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–22–
18, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A330–243, –243F, –341, –342,
and –343 airplanes. AD 2012–22–18
required repetitive inspections of the
three inner acoustic panels of both
engine air inlet (intake) cowls to detect
disbonding, and corrective actions, if
necessary. This AD continues to require
all actions required by AD 2012–22–18,
with a reduced initial compliance time
and reduced repetitive inspection
intervals. These actions are specified in
a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. This AD was
prompted by additional reports of
engine air inlet cowl collapse. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
18, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 18, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
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 in
the AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0439.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0439; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations is 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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3229.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0042, dated February 27, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0042’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A330–243,
–243F, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012–22–18,
Amendment 39–17256 (77 FR 70366,
November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–22–
18’’). AD 2012–22–18 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330–243, –243F,
–341, –342, and –343 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 19, 2019 (84 FR 28431).
The NPRM was prompted by additional
reports of engine air inlet cowl collapse
since AD 2012–22–18 was issued. The
NPRM proposed to continue to require
repetitive inspections of the three inner
acoustic panels of both engine air inlet
cowls to detect disbonding, and
corrective actions if necessary, with a
reduced initial compliance time and
reduced repetitive inspection intervals.
The NPRM also proposed an optional
modification that would be terminating
action for the repetitive inspections. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address
disbonding, which could result in
detachment of the engine air inlet cowl
from the engine, leading to ingestion of
parts, which could cause failure of the
engine, and possible injury to persons
on the ground. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0557; Product Identifier 2019-NE-17-AD; Amendment
39-19775; AD 2019-21-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aviointeriors S.p.A. Centaurus
Passenger Seats
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Aviointeriors S.p.A. (Aviointeriors) Centaurus passenger seats
with a specific life vest pouch assembly installed. This AD was
prompted by reports of life vest pouches that were installed
incorrectly on certain seats. This AD requires inspection of the life
vest pouch assembly and, depending on the results of the inspection,
replacement of the life vest pouch assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 18, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 18,
2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Aviointeriors S.p.A., Customer Support, Via Appia Km. 66,4;
04013 Latina, Italy; phone: +39 0773 6891; fax: +39 0773 631546; email:
[email protected]; internet: https://www.aviointeriors.it. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0557.
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-2019-
0557; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket Operations is 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: Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Aviointeriors
S.p.A. (Aviointeriors) Centaurus passenger seats with a specific life
vest pouch assembly installed. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 15, 2019 (84 FR 41664). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of life vest pouches that were installed incorrectly on certain
seats. The NPRM proposed to require inspection of the life vest pouch
assembly and, depending on the results of the inspection, replacement
of the life vest pouch assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has
issued EASA AD No. 2018-0264R1, dated April 4, 2019 (referred to after
this as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these
products. The MCAI states:
Incorrect installation of the affected pouch was found on
certain affected seats. Subsequent investigation determined that
those pouches have been (re)installed in service. This condition, if
not detected and corrected, could prevent extraction of the life
vest from the pouch, leading to evacuation of the aeroplane without
a life vest, possibly resulting in injury to passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Aviointeriors issued
the SB to provide inspection instructions and the modification SB to
provide instructions to modify the affected seats. Aviointeriors
also revised the Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) to include
updated instructions for installing an affected pouch.
For the reason described above, EASA issued AD 2018-0264,
requiring inspection of the affected seats and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that affected
seats may have received an additional P/N related to the aircraft
modification addressing the installation of the seats. This [EASA]
AD is revised to clarify the Applicability by inserting Note 1 into
Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0557.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Aviointeriors Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.
16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11, 2018, and Aviointeriors Optional
Service Bulletin (OSB) No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated March 11, 2019. The MSB
describes procedures for inspection and horizontal installation of the
life vest pouch assembly. The OSB describes procedures for an
alternative (vertical) inspection and installation of the life vest
pouch assembly. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects an unknown number of
passenger seats installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 777-200 and
777-300 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Inspect life vest pouch assembly.............. 0.2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $17
$17.
Replace life vest pouch assembly.............. 0.1 work-hours x $85 per hour = 172 180.50
$8.50.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is 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 engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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):
2019-21-09 Aviointeriors S.p.A.: Amendment 39-19775; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0557; Product Identifier 2019-NE-17-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 18, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Aviointeriors S.p.A. (Aviointeriors)
Centaurus Economy Class 13E, 13H, and 13K passenger seats with a
seat part number (P/N) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of
this AD, with life vest pouch, P/N 313907100004, installed.
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(2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to,
Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2561, Life Jacket.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of life vest pouches installed
incorrectly on certain seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
the life vest from failing to extract from the pouch during an
emergency. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
having to evacuate the airplane without a life vest, possibly
resulting in injury or death to passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within three months or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the affected seat
life vest pouch assembly using Paragraph 2, Life Vest Inspection, of
Aviointeriors Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 16/18, Rev. 1,
dated October 11, 2018, or Paragraph 2, Life Vest Pouches
Inspection, Aviointeriors Optional SB (OSB) No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019.
(2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, a life vest pouch velcro strip is found damaged or worn,
before further flight, remove the life vest pouch from service and
replace it with a part eligible for installation using Paragraphs 3
through 5, inclusive, of Aviointeriors MSB No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated
October 11, 2018, or Aviointeriors OSB No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019.
(3) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, a life vest pouch installation is not found acceptable, as
defined in Paragraph 2 of Aviointeriors MSB No. 16/18, Rev. 1, dated
October 11, 2018, or Aviointeriors OSB No. 18/18, Rev. 2, dated
March 11, 2019, before further flight, remove the life vest pouch
from service and replace it with a part eligible for installation
using Paragraphs 3 through 5, inclusive, of Aviointeriors MSB No.
16/18, Rev. 1, dated October 11, 2018, or Aviointeriors OSB No. 18/
18, Rev. 2, dated March 11, 2019.
(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not install an
Aviointeriors Centaurus Economy Class passenger seat with a P/N
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD unless the affected seat life
vest pouch assembly has been inspected in accordance with paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, and depending on the finding, replaced with a
part eligible for installation.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston ACO 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 ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
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(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Dorie Resnik,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2018-0264R1, dated April 4, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2019-0557.
(k) 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) Aviointeriors Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 16/18, Rev. 1,
dated October 11, 2018, and
(ii) Aviointeriors Optional Service Bulletin No. 18/18, Rev. 2,
dated March 11, 2019.
(3) For Aviointeriors service information identified in this AD,
contact Aviointeriors S.p.A., Customer Support, Via Appia Km. 66,4;
04013 Latina, Italy; phone: +39 0773 6891; fax: +39 0773 631546;
email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.aviointeriors.it.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 781-238-7759.
(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, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 24, 2019.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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