Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, 20396-20398 [2020-07648]
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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 71 / Monday, April 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations
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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2020–07–13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19892; Docket No. FAA–2019–0728;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–071–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers 20003
through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through
20752 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 22, Auto flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
during ‘‘ALTS CAP’’ or ‘‘(V) ALTS CAP’’
mode, the flight guidance/autopilot does not
account for engine failure while capturing an
altitude. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the occurrence of an engine failure
during or before a climb while in ALTS CAP
or (V) ALTS CAP mode, as it could cause the
airspeed to drop significantly below the safe
operating speed and may require prompt
flightcrew intervention to maintain a safe
operating speed.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of the Existing Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the existing AFM to include
the information in the ‘‘Autoflight’’
procedure in Section 02–04, ‘‘System
Limitations,’’ of the LIMITATIONS section,
and ‘‘Engine Failure in Climb During ALTS
CAP,’’ procedure in Section 03–32,
‘‘Powerplant,’’ of the EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES section; of the Bombardier
Challenger 300 Airplane Flight Manual,
Publication No. CSP 100–1, Revision 53,
dated September 5, 2018 (for airplanes
having serial numbers 20003 through 20500
inclusive); or the Bombardier Challenger 350
Airplane Flight Manual, Publication No. CH
350 AFM, Revision 19, dated September 5,
2018 (for airplanes having serial numbers
20501 through 20752 inclusive).
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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 ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–
228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. 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, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
855–2999; email: ac.yul@
aero.bombardier.com; internet: https://
www.bombardier.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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2019–12, dated April 3, 2019, 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–2019–0728.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–228–7367;
fax: 516–794–5531; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
14 CFR Part 39
(j) 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) Bombardier Challenger 300 Airplane
Flight Manual, Publication No. CSP 100–1,
Revision 53, dated September 5, 2018.
(A) Section 02–04, ‘‘Systems Limitations,’’
of the LIMITATIONS section.
(B) Section 03–32, ‘‘Powerplant,’’ of the
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES section.
(ii) Bombardier Challenger 350 Airplane
Flight Manual, Publication No. CH 350 AFM,
Revision 19, dated September 5, 2018.
(A) Section 02–04, ‘‘Systems Limitations,’’
of the LIMITATIONS section.
(B) Section 03–32, ‘‘Powerplant,’’ of the
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES section.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 200 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 2A3,
Canada; North America toll-free phone: 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial phone: 1–514–
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Issued on April 3, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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[Docket No. FAA–2019–1075; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–189–AD; Amendment
39–19890; AD 2020–07–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional
Model ATR42 airplanes and Model
ATR72 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of interference and
chafing between a propeller brake
hydraulic pipe and an electrical wire
bundle bracket screw installed in the
underwing box of the right-hand (RH)
engine nacelle. This AD requires
modification of the electrical wiring
routing in the engine nacelles, a onetime detailed visual inspection (DVI) of
the propeller brake hydraulic pipe and
electrical wire bundle bracket screw
head in the underwing box of the RH
engine nacelle and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective May 18,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 18, 2020.
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 IBR material 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–
1075.
DATES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the AD Docket
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0278, dated November 12, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0278’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional Model ATR42–200,
–300, –320, –400, and –500 airplanes
and Model ATR72–101, –102, –201,
–202, –211, –212, and –212A airplanes.
Model ATR42–400 airplanes are not
certified by the FAA and are not
included on the U.S. type certificate
data sheet; this AD therefore does not
include those airplanes in the
applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional Model ATR42
airplanes and Model ATR72 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on January 17, 2020 (85 FR
2906). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of interference and chafing
between a propeller brake hydraulic
pipe and an electrical wire bundle
bracket screw installed in the
underwing box of the RH engine
nacelle. The NPRM proposed to require
modification of the electrical wiring
routing in the engine nacelles; a onetime DVI of the propeller brake
hydraulic pipe and electrical wire
bundle bracket screw head in the
underwing box of the RH engine
nacelle; and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions; as specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
hydraulic pipe damage, which could
result in hydraulic leakage and a
potential fire in a non-fire-resistant area
of the RH engine nacelle when the
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
1075; 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220; email
shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov.
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propeller brake is activated or
deactivated while the airplane is on the
ground. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
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, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0278 describes
procedures for a modification of the
electrical wiring routing in the engine
nacelles, followed by a one-time DVI of
the propeller brake hydraulic pipe and
electrical wire bundle bracket screw
head in the underwing box of the RH
engine nacelle and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions. Corrective actions
include hydraulic pipe replacement and
repair. This material 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 62 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..........................................................................................
$135
$475
$29,450
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ......................................................................................................................
$1,075
$1,585
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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.
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,
(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:
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD,
certificated in any category, as identified in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0278, dated November 12,
2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0278’’).
(1) Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and
–500 airplanes.
(2) Model ATR72–101, –102, –201, –202,
–211, –212, and –212A airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29, Hydraulic power; and 92,
Electronic common installation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
interference and chafing between a propeller
brake hydraulic pipe and an electrical wire
bundle bracket screw installed in the
underwing box of the right-hand (RH) engine
nacelle. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address hydraulic pipe damage, which could
result in hydraulic leakage and a potential
fire in a non-fire-resistant area of the RH
engine nacelle when the propeller brake is
activated or deactivated while the airplane is
on the ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019–0278.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0278
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0278 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0278 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019–0278 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
2020–07–11 ATR—GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional: Amendment 39–
19890; Docket No. FAA–2019–1075;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–189–AD.
(j) 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
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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 (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC–
REQUESTS@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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
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; email
shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0278, dated November 12,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0278, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 89990 6017; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material 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. This material may
be found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–1075.
(5) You may view this material 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 on April 3, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-1075; Product Identifier 2019-NM-189-AD; Amendment
39-19890; AD 2020-07-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42
airplanes and Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of
interference and chafing between a propeller brake hydraulic pipe and
an electrical wire bundle bracket screw installed in the underwing box
of the right-hand (RH) engine nacelle. This AD requires modification of
the electrical wiring routing in the engine nacelles, a one-time
detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the propeller brake hydraulic pipe
and electrical wire bundle bracket screw head in the underwing box of
the RH engine nacelle and, depending on findings, accomplishment of
applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
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DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email [email protected]; 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 IBR material 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-2019-1075.
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-
1075; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0278, dated November 12, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0278'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model
ATR42-200, -300, -320, -400, and -500 airplanes and Model ATR72-101, -
102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes. Model ATR42-400
airplanes are not certified by the FAA and are not included on the U.S.
type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those
airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR-GIE Avions
de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes and Model ATR72
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 17,
2020 (85 FR 2906). The NPRM was prompted by reports of interference and
chafing between a propeller brake hydraulic pipe and an electrical wire
bundle bracket screw installed in the underwing box of the RH engine
nacelle. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the electrical
wiring routing in the engine nacelles; a one-time DVI of the propeller
brake hydraulic pipe and electrical wire bundle bracket screw head in
the underwing box of the RH engine nacelle; and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective actions; as specified in an
EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address hydraulic pipe damage, which
could result in hydraulic leakage and a potential fire in a non-fire-
resistant area of the RH engine nacelle when the propeller brake is
activated or deactivated while the airplane is on the ground. See the
MCAI for additional background information.
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,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0278 describes procedures for a modification of the
electrical wiring routing in the engine nacelles, followed by a one-
time DVI of the propeller brake hydraulic pipe and electrical wire
bundle bracket screw head in the underwing box of the RH engine nacelle
and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions. Corrective actions include hydraulic pipe replacement and
repair. This material 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 62 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates 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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4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340........................... $135 $475 $29,450
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510.... $1,075 $1,585
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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.
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,
(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):
2020-07-11 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-19890; Docket No. FAA-2019-1075; Product Identifier 2019-NM-189-
AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of
this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0278, dated November 12,
2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0278'').
(1) Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes.
(2) Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
power; and 92, Electronic common installation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of interference and chafing
between a propeller brake hydraulic pipe and an electrical wire
bundle bracket screw installed in the underwing box of the right-
hand (RH) engine nacelle. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
hydraulic pipe damage, which could result in hydraulic leakage and a
potential fire in a non-fire-resistant area of the RH engine nacelle
when the propeller brake is activated or deactivated while the
airplane is on the ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0278.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0278
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0278 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0278 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0278
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) 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 (k) 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or ATR-GIE Avions
de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
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; email [email protected].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0278,
dated November 12, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0278, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email [email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material 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. This
material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-1075.
(5) You may view this material 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 April 3, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-07648 Filed 4-10-20; 8:45 am]
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