Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes, 14562-14565 [2020-05242]

Download as PDF 14562 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 50 / Friday, March 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2020–0199; Product Identifier 2020–NM–035–AD; Amendment 39–19860; AD 2020–05–12] RIN 2120–AA64 at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. It is also available on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– 0199. Examining the AD Docket Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII–G500 and GVII–G600 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) for your airplane to incorporate revised limitations and procedures. This AD was prompted by a report of a landing incident where the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare in unstable air while on the approach, resulting in a high rate of descent landing and damage to the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 13, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 13, 2020. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by April 27, 2020. 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; internet https:// www.gulfstream.com/customer-support. You may view this service information jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Mar 12, 2020 Jkt 250001 You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– 0199; 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 street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myles Jalalian, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5572; fax: 404–474–5606; email: Myles.Jalalian@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA has received a report of a Gulfstream Model GVII–G500 airplane that was involved in a landing incident where the alpha (angle of attack) limiter engaged during the landing flare in unstable air. The engagement of the alpha limiter resulted in insufficient nose-up authority to control the descent rate at touchdown even though the sidestick was in the full aft position. The airplane landed in a 900-feet-perminute descent, with resulting damage to the airplane. The flight control system alpha limiter can engage even when the airplane is not near a critical angle of attack and limit the pilot’s pitch authority in the flare, resulting in a landing at a high rate of descent. Unstable air, combined with rapid, large, and alternating pitch commands, contributes to the alpha limiter engaging at an inappropriate time, possibly resulting in a high rate of descent contact with the runway and loss of control of the airplane as a result of a hard landing. To address this issue, the FAA is requiring revisions to be made to the AFM for your airplane. The revised AFM limits the maximum crosswind component for landing, and also increases the normal approach speeds, based on steady-state winds and wind gusts. These new and revised PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 operating limitations and revised landing procedures minimize the possibility of unintended alpha limiter engagement thereby minimizing the possibility of reduced pilot flight control authority during the landing flare. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed following service information, which has been revised to provide new and revised operating limitations and flight control and landing procedures in strong winds and gusty conditions. Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500– OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. • Step 3., ‘‘Wind Conditions,’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Step 15., ‘‘Approach Speed,’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Step 5., Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4. of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS.’’ • Step 11., ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03– 12–10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.’’ • Step 8., ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.’’ • Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05–11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE.’’ • Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 5A–11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 5A, ‘‘PERFORMANCE (ASC 022).’’ Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600– OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. • Step 3., ‘‘Wind Conditions,’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Step 15., ‘‘Approach Speed,’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ • Steps 3. and 4., Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1 14563 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 50 / Friday, March 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations • ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4., of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS.’’ • Step 11., ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03– 12–10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.’’ • Step 8.,’’ ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.’’ • Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05–11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE.’’ • Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05–11–20, ‘‘Tire Speed and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE.’’ These documents are distinct because they apply to different airplane models. 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 The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires revising the AFM for your airplane to incorporate revised limitations and procedures. Specific revisions must be made to the sections of the applicable AFM described previously. This AD specifies that the owner/ operator (pilot) may revise the AFM. Revising an AFM is not considered a maintenance action that must be performed by a certified person as specified in 14 CFR 43.3 and may be done by a pilot holding at least a private pilot certificate. This action must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records to show compliance with this AD. Interim Action The FAA considers this AD interim action. The manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, the FAA might consider additional rulemaking. Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without seeking comment prior to the rulemaking. Similarly, Section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because, as described in the Discussion section of this AD, inappropriate alpha limiter engagement during the landing flare limits the pilot’s pitch authority during a critical phase of flight near the ground, and could result in a landing at a high rate of descent and the possible consequent loss of control of the airplane. Given the significance of the risk presented by this unsafe condition, it must be immediately addressed. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the reasons stated above, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, the FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA–2020–0199 and Product Identifier 2020–NM–035–AD at the beginning of your comments. The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this final rule. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 62 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost AFM revision ................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Mar 12, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per product Parts cost $0 $85 Cost on U.S. operators $5,270 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. E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1 14564 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 50 / Friday, March 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations 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 that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, and (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2020–05–12 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39–19860; Docket No. FAA–2020–0199; Product Identifier 2020–NM–035–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 13, 2020. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII–G500 and GVII– G600 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by report of a landing incident in which the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare in unstable air while on the approach, resulting in a high rate of descent landing and damage to the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address inappropriate alpha limiter engagement during the landing flare, which can limit pilot pitch authority during a critical phase of flight near the ground, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Mar 12, 2020 Jkt 250001 result in a high rate of descent landing and the possible consequent loss of control of the airplane on landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) AFM Revision for GVII–G500 For Model GVII–G500 airplanes: Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) for your airplane to incorporate the information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (9) of this AD. (1) Step 3. ‘‘Wind Conditions’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (2) Step 15. ‘‘Approach Speed’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (3) Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (4) Step 5. of Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (5) ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4., of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (6) Step 11. ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03–12– 10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (7) Step 8. ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (8) Step 1., ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (9) Step 1., ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 5A– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 5A, ‘‘PERFORMANCE (ASC 022),’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (h) AFM Revision for GVII–G600 For Model GVII–G600 airplanes: Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the AFM for your airplane to incorporate the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (9) of this AD. (1) Step 3., ‘‘Wind Conditions’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (2) Step 15., ‘‘Approach Speed’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (3) Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (4) Steps 3. and 4. of Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (5) ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4., of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (6) Step 11., ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03–12– 10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (7) Step 8., ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (8) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (9) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–20, ‘‘Tire Speed and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE,’’ of the Gulfstream GVII– G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC– GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 50 / Friday, March 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Myles Jalalian, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5572; fax: 404–474–5606; email: Myles.Jalalian@faa.gov. (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) Gulfstream GVII–G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G500–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020. (A) Step 3., ‘‘Wind Conditions,’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (B) Step 15., ‘‘Approach Speed,’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (C) Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (D) Step 5., Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (E) ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4. of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS.’’ (F) Step 11., ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03–12– 10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.’’ (G) Step 8., ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.’’ (H) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE.’’ (I) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 5A– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 5A, ‘‘PERFORMANCE (ASC 022).’’ (ii) Gulfstream GVII–G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC–AC–GVII–G600–OPS–0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020. (A) Step 3., ‘‘Wind Conditions,’’ of Section 01–02–10, ‘‘Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (B) Step 15., ‘‘Approach Speed,’’ of Section 01–03–40, ‘‘Airspeed Limitations,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (C) Section 01–27–10, ‘‘Normal Control Laws,’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (D) Steps 3. and 4., Section 01–34–40, ‘‘Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD),’’ of Chapter 01, ‘‘LIMITATIONS.’’ (E) ‘‘WARNING,’’ preceding Step 4. of Section 02–05–50, ‘‘Landing,’’ of Chapter 02, ‘‘NORMAL OPERATIONS.’’ (F) Step 11., ‘‘Landing,’’ of Section 03–12– 10, ‘‘Zero Flaps or Partial Flaps Landings,’’ of Chapter 03, ‘‘ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.’’ (G) Step 8., ‘‘Final Approach Fix,’’ of Section 04–08–40, ‘‘One Engine Inoperative VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Mar 12, 2020 Jkt 250001 Landing Procedure,’’ of Chapter 04, ‘‘EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.’’ (H) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–10, ‘‘Threshold Speeds,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE.’’ (I) Step 1, ‘‘Introduction,’’ of Section 05– 11–20, ‘‘Tire Speed and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘PERFORMANCE.’’ (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; internet https:// www.gulfstream.com/customer-support. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. (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/ibrlocations.html. Issued on March 6, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2020–05242 Filed 3–11–20; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 573 [Docket No. FDA–2018–F–3347] Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of chromium propionate as a source of supplemental chromium in horse feed. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by Kemin Industries, Inc. DATES: This rule is effective March 13, 2020. See section V of this document for further information on the filing of objections. Submit either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing on the final rule by April 13, 2020. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 14565 You may submit objections and requests for a hearing as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed objections will not be considered. Electronic objections must be submitted on or before April 13, 2020. The https:// www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of April 13, 2020. Objections received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/ paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery service acceptance receipt is on or before that date. ADDRESSES: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic objections in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting objections. Objections submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your objection will be made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your objection does not include any confidential information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone else’s Social Security number, or confidential business information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your objection, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. • If you want to submit an objection with confidential information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the objection as a written/paper submission and in the manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). Written/Paper Submissions Submit written/paper submissions as follows: • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier (for written/paper submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. • For written/paper objections submitted to the Dockets Management Staff, FDA will post your objection, as well as any attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified, as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA– 2018–F–3347 for ‘‘Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate.’’ Received objections, those filed in a E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0199; Product Identifier 2020-NM-035-AD; Amendment 
39-19860; AD 2020-05-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 
airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) 
for your airplane to incorporate revised limitations and procedures. 
This AD was prompted by a report of a landing incident where the alpha 
limiter engaged in the landing flare in unstable air while on the 
approach, resulting in a high rate of descent landing and damage to the 
airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 13, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 13, 
2020.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by April 27, 2020.

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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. 
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-
3520; email [email protected]; internet https://www.gulfstream.com/customer-support. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 816-329-4148. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0199.

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-2020-
0199; 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 street address for Docket Operations is listed 
above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myles Jalalian, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia 
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5572; fax: 404-474-5606; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The FAA has received a report of a Gulfstream Model GVII-G500 
airplane that was involved in a landing incident where the alpha (angle 
of attack) limiter engaged during the landing flare in unstable air. 
The engagement of the alpha limiter resulted in insufficient nose-up 
authority to control the descent rate at touchdown even though the 
sidestick was in the full aft position. The airplane landed in a 900-
feet-per-minute descent, with resulting damage to the airplane. The 
flight control system alpha limiter can engage even when the airplane 
is not near a critical angle of attack and limit the pilot's pitch 
authority in the flare, resulting in a landing at a high rate of 
descent. Unstable air, combined with rapid, large, and alternating 
pitch commands, contributes to the alpha limiter engaging at an 
inappropriate time, possibly resulting in a high rate of descent 
contact with the runway and loss of control of the airplane as a result 
of a hard landing. To address this issue, the FAA is requiring 
revisions to be made to the AFM for your airplane. The revised AFM 
limits the maximum crosswind component for landing, and also increases 
the normal approach speeds, based on steady-state winds and wind gusts. 
These new and revised operating limitations and revised landing 
procedures minimize the possibility of unintended alpha limiter 
engagement thereby minimizing the possibility of reduced pilot flight 
control authority during the landing flare.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed following service information, which has been 
revised to provide new and revised operating limitations and flight 
control and landing procedures in strong winds and gusty conditions.
    Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-
0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
     Step 3., ``Wind Conditions,'' of Section 01-02-10, 
``Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
     Step 15., ``Approach Speed,'' of Section 01-03-40, 
``Airspeed Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
     Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS.''
     Step 5., Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing Data 
(TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
     ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4. of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS.''
     Step 11., ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps 
or Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.''
     Step 8., ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, 
``One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, 
``EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.''
     Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE.''
     Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 5A-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 5A, ``PERFORMANCE (ASC 022).''
    Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-
0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
     Step 3., ``Wind Conditions,'' of Section 01-02-10, 
``Runway, Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
     Step 15., ``Approach Speed,'' of Section 01-03-40, 
``Airspeed Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
     Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS.''
     Steps 3. and 4., Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing 
Data (TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''

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     ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4., of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS.''
     Step 11., ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps 
or Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.''
     Step 8.,'' ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, 
``One Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, 
``EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.''
     Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE.''
     Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-20, ``Tire 
Speed and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,'' of Chapter 05, 
``PERFORMANCE.''
    These documents are distinct because they apply to different 
airplane models. 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

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency evaluated all the 
relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described 
previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same 
type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising the AFM for your airplane to incorporate 
revised limitations and procedures. Specific revisions must be made to 
the sections of the applicable AFM described previously.
    This AD specifies that the owner/operator (pilot) may revise the 
AFM. Revising an AFM is not considered a maintenance action that must 
be performed by a certified person as specified in 14 CFR 43.3 and may 
be done by a pilot holding at least a private pilot certificate. This 
action must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records to show 
compliance with this AD.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. The manufacturer is 
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe 
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, 
approved, and available, the FAA might consider additional rulemaking.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective 
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment 
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that 
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the 
public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good 
cause, may issue a final rule without seeking comment prior to the 
rulemaking. Similarly, Section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to 
make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good 
cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to 
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because, as described in the Discussion section of this AD, 
inappropriate alpha limiter engagement during the landing flare limits 
the pilot's pitch authority during a critical phase of flight near the 
ground, and could result in a landing at a high rate of descent and the 
possible consequent loss of control of the airplane. Given the 
significance of the risk presented by this unsafe condition, it must be 
immediately addressed.
    Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are 
impracticable pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the 
reasons stated above, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 
5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 
days.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good 
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and 
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt 
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, the FAA invites you to send any written data, views, 
or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2020-
0199 and Product Identifier 2020-NM-035-AD at the beginning of your 
comments. The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall 
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final 
rule. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date 
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. 
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 62 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AFM revision..........................  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85          $5,270
                                         hour = $85.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

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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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2020-05-12 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-19860; 
Docket No. FAA-2020-0199; Product Identifier 2020-NM-035-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 13, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-
G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by report of a landing incident in which 
the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare in unstable air while 
on the approach, resulting in a high rate of descent landing and 
damage to the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address 
inappropriate alpha limiter engagement during the landing flare, 
which can limit pilot pitch authority during a critical phase of 
flight near the ground, and result in a high rate of descent landing 
and the possible consequent loss of control of the airplane on 
landing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) AFM Revision for GVII-G500

    For Model GVII-G500 airplanes: Within 5 days after the effective 
date of this AD, revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) for your 
airplane to incorporate the information specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1) through (9) of this AD.
    (1) Step 3. ``Wind Conditions'' of Section 01-02-10, ``Runway, 
Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the 
Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-
0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (2) Step 15. ``Approach Speed'' of Section 01-03-40, ``Airspeed 
Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream 
GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-0001, 
Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (3) Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, 
GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (4) Step 5. of Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing Data 
(TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-
G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-0001, Revision 5, 
dated March 3, 2020.
    (5) ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4., of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream 
GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-0001, 
Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (6) Step 11. ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps or 
Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES,'' of 
the Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-
OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (7) Step 8. ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, ``One 
Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, ``EMERGENCY 
PROCEDURES,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, 
GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (8) Step 1., ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE,'' of the 
Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-
0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (9) Step 1., ``Introduction,'' of Section 5A-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 5A, ``PERFORMANCE (ASC 022),'' of the 
Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G500-OPS-
0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.

(h) AFM Revision for GVII-G600

    For Model GVII-G600 airplanes: Within 5 days after the effective 
date of this AD, revise the AFM for your airplane to incorporate the 
information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (9) of this AD.
    (1) Step 3., ``Wind Conditions'' of Section 01-02-10, ``Runway, 
Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the 
Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-
0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (2) Step 15., ``Approach Speed'' of Section 01-03-40, ``Airspeed 
Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream 
GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, 
Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (3) Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, 
GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (4) Steps 3. and 4. of Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing 
Data (TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream 
GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, 
Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (5) ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4., of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS,'' of the Gulfstream 
GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, 
Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (6) Step 11., ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps or 
Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES,'' of 
the Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-
OPS-0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (7) Step 8., ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, ``One 
Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, ``EMERGENCY 
PROCEDURES,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, 
GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (8) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-
G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, Revision 3, 
dated March 3, 2020.
    (9) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-20, ``Tire Speed 
and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,'' of Chapter 05, 
``PERFORMANCE,'' of the Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, 
GAC-AC-GVII-G600-OPS-0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager

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of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Myles Jalalian, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO 
Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-
474-5572; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected].

(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) Gulfstream GVII-G500 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-
G500-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated March 3, 2020.
    (A) Step 3., ``Wind Conditions,'' of Section 01-02-10, ``Runway, 
Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (B) Step 15., ``Approach Speed,'' of Section 01-03-40, 
``Airspeed Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (C) Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS.''
    (D) Step 5., Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing Data 
(TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (E) ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4. of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS.''
    (F) Step 11., ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps or 
Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.''
    (G) Step 8., ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, ``One 
Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, ``EMERGENCY 
PROCEDURES.''
    (H) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE FAA BASELINE.''
    (I) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 5A-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 5A, ``PERFORMANCE (ASC 022).''
    (ii) Gulfstream GVII-G600 Airplane Flight Manual, GAC-AC-GVII-
G600-OPS-0001, Revision 3, dated March 3, 2020.
    (A) Step 3., ``Wind Conditions,'' of Section 01-02-10, ``Runway, 
Slope and Wind Conditions,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (B) Step 15., ``Approach Speed,'' of Section 01-03-40, 
``Airspeed Limitations,'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (C) Section 01-27-10, ``Normal Control Laws,'' of Chapter 01, 
``LIMITATIONS.''
    (D) Steps 3. and 4., Section 01-34-40, ``Takeoff and Landing 
Data (TOLD),'' of Chapter 01, ``LIMITATIONS.''
    (E) ``WARNING,'' preceding Step 4. of Section 02-05-50, 
``Landing,'' of Chapter 02, ``NORMAL OPERATIONS.''
    (F) Step 11., ``Landing,'' of Section 03-12-10, ``Zero Flaps or 
Partial Flaps Landings,'' of Chapter 03, ``ABNORMAL PROCEDURES.''
    (G) Step 8., ``Final Approach Fix,'' of Section 04-08-40, ``One 
Engine Inoperative Landing Procedure,'' of Chapter 04, ``EMERGENCY 
PROCEDURES.''
    (H) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-10, ``Threshold 
Speeds,'' of Chapter 05, ``PERFORMANCE.''
    (I) Step 1, ``Introduction,'' of Section 05-11-20, ``Tire Speed 
and BKE Limited Maximum Landing Weight,'' of Chapter 05, 
``PERFORMANCE.''
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. 
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-
965-3520; email [email protected]; internet https://www.gulfstream.com/customer-support.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and 
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
816-329-4148.
    (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 on March 6, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05242 Filed 3-11-20; 11:15 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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