Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes, 60344-60347 [2022-21572]

Download as PDF 60344 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Proposed Rules if a program exists to ensure their completion prior to delivery of the first UA or issuance of a standard airworthiness certificate, whichever occurs later. Testing jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS D&R.300 Durability and Reliability The UA must be designed to be durable and reliable when operated under the limitations prescribed for its operating environment, as documented in its CONOPS and included as operating limitations on the type certificate data sheet and in the UA Flight Manual. The durability and reliability must be demonstrated by flight test in accordance with the requirements of this section and completed with no failures that result in a loss of flight, loss of control, loss of containment, or emergency landing outside the operator’s recovery area. (a) Once a UA has begun testing to show compliance with this section, all flights for that UA must be included in the flight test report. (b) Tests must include an evaluation of the entire flight envelope across all phases of operation and must address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Flight distances; (2) Flight durations; (3) Route complexity; (4) Weight; (5) Center of gravity; (6) Density altitude; (7) Outside air temperature; (8) Airspeed; (9) Wind; (10) Weather; (11) Operation at night, if requested; (12) Fuel and energy storage system capacity; and (13) Aircraft to pilot ratio. (c) Tests must include the most adverse combinations of the conditions and configurations in paragraph (b) of this section. (d) Tests must show a distribution of the different flight profiles and routes representative of the type of operations identified in the CONOPS. (e) Tests must be conducted in conditions consistent with the expected environmental conditions identified in the CONOPS, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). (f) Tests must not require exceptional piloting skill or alertness. (g) Any UAS used for testing must be subject to the same worst-case ground handling, shipping, and transportation loads as those allowed in service. (h) Any UA used for testing must use AE that meet, but do not exceed, the minimum specifications identified VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 under D&R.105. If multiple AE are identified, the applicant must demonstrate each configuration. (i) Any UAS used for testing must be maintained and operated in accordance with the ICA and UA Flight Manual. No maintenance beyond the intervals established in the ICA will be allowed to show compliance with this section. (j) If cargo operations or external-load operations are requested, tests must show, throughout the flight envelope and with the cargo or the external load at the most critical combinations of weight and center of gravity, that— (1) The UA is safely controllable and maneuverable; and (2) The cargo or the external load is retainable and transportable. D&R.305 Probable Failures The UA must be designed such that a probable failure will not result in a loss of containment or control of the UA. This must be demonstrated by test. (a) Probable failures related to the following equipment, at a minimum, must be addressed: (1) Propulsion systems; (2) C2 link; (3) Global Positioning System (GPS); (4) Flight control components with a single point of failure; (5) Control station; and (6) Any other AE identified by the applicant. (b) Any UA used for testing must be operated in accordance with the UA Flight Manual. (c) Each test must occur at the critical phase and mode of flight, and at the highest aircraft-to-pilot ratio. D&R.310 Capabilities and Functions (a) All of the following required UAS capabilities and functions must be demonstrated by test: (1) Capability to regain command and control of the UA after the C2 link has been lost. (2) Capability of the electrical system to power all UA systems and payloads. (3) Ability for the pilot to safely discontinue the flight. (4) Ability for the pilot to dynamically re-route the UA. (5) Ability to safely abort a takeoff. (6) Ability to safely abort a landing and initiate a go-around. (b) The following UAS capabilities and functions, if requested for approval, must be demonstrated by test: (1) Continued flight after degradation of the propulsion system. (2) Geo-fencing that contains the UA within a designated area, in all operating conditions. (3) Positive transfer of the UA between control stations that ensures PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 only one control station can control the UA at a time. (4) Capability to release an external cargo load to prevent loss of control of the UA. (5) Capability to detect and avoid other aircraft and obstacles. (c) The UA must be designed to safeguard against inadvertent discontinuation of the flight and inadvertent release of cargo or external load. D&R.315 Fatigue The structure of the UA must be shown to withstand the repeated loads expected during its service life without failure. A life limit for the airframe must be established, demonstrated by test, and included in the ICA. D&R.320 Verification of Limits The performance, maneuverability, stability, and control of the UA within the flight envelope described in the UA Flight Manual must be demonstrated at a minimum of 5% over maximum gross weight with no loss of control or loss of flight. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2022. Ian Lucas, Manager, Policy Implementation Section, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–21571 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1253; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00698–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the existing wet runway performance tables in the airplane flight manual (AFM) may not provide an acceptable level of safety. This proposed AD would require revising the existing AFM to incorporate new wet runway performance tables, as SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05OCP1.SGM 05OCP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Proposed Rules specified in a Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 21, 2022. DATES: 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 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 material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, Golan Street, Airport City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972–3–9774665; fax 972–3–9774592; email aip@mot.gov.il. You may find this material on the CAAI website at caa.gov.il. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 1253. ADDRESSES: Examining the AD Docket jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1253; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@ faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–1253; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00698–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background The CAAI, which is the aviation authority for Israel, has issued CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9, dated May 1, 2022 (CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Gulfstream PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 60345 Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that the existing wet runway performance tables in the AFM may not provide an acceptable level of safety, and that the wet runway performance tables have been updated in the Performance section of the G280 AFM, Revision 10. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the existing wet runway performance tables that could allow the airplane to experience runway excursions or overruns during takeoff. See the MCAI for additional background information. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9 specifies procedures for updating the Performance section of the G280 AFM to incorporate new wet runway tables. 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. FAA’s Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to incorporate CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022– 04–9 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with CAAI AD ISR– E:\FR\FM\05OCP1.SGM 05OCP1 60346 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Proposed Rules I–97–2022–04–9 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Service information required by CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1253 after the FAA final rule is published. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 195 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................................................................................. $0 $85 $16,575 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. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would 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. 17:19 Oct 04, 2022 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: ■ Gulfstream Aerospace LP: Docket No. FAA– 2022–1253; Project Identifier MCAI– 2022–00698–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by November 21, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. Regulatory Findings VerDate Sep<11>2014 The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: Jkt 259001 (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that the existing wet runway performance tables in the airplane flight manual (AFM) may not provide an acceptable level of safety. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the existing AFM wet runway performance tables that could allow the airplane to experience runway excursions or overruns during takeoff. (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 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 accordance with, Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9. (h) Exception to CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022– 04–9 Where CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (i) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or CAAI; or CAAI’s authorized Designee. If approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval must include the Designee’s authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) For CAAI AD ISR–I–97–2022–04–9, contact Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, Golan Street, Airport City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972–3– 9774665; fax 972–3–9774592; email aip@ mot.gov.il. You may find this CAAI AD on the CAAI website at caa.gov.il. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1253. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, E:\FR\FM\05OCP1.SGM 05OCP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Proposed Rules Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. Issued on September 29, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–21572 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1068; Project Identifier AD–2022–00358–T] RIN 2120–AA64 • 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 NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; internet myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1068. Examining the AD Docket Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737–8 and 737–9 airplanes, and certain Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damage to the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel line shroud located in the aft cargo area; investigation revealed that the placement of the pressure switch wire clamp assembly and its fastener allowed interference of the fastener against the APU fuel line shroud. This proposed AD would require inspecting the APU fuel line shroud for damage, inspecting the pressure switch wire clamp for correct bolt orientation and horizontal distance from the APU fuel line shroud, and applicable oncondition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 21, 2022. 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 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. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1068; 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 NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231– 3552; email: christopher.r.baker@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–1068; Project Identifier AD– 2022–00358–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 60347 Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Chris Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3552; email: christopher.r.baker@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background The FAA has received reports of damage to the APU fuel line shroud located in the aft cargo area of certain models of the subject airplanes. FAA and manufacturer investigation revealed that the placement of the pressure switch wire clamp assembly and its fastener allowed interference of the fastener against the APU fuel line shroud. This condition, if not addressed, could result in a damaged APU fuel line shroud and consequent failure of the APU fuel hose, which could result in a flammable fluid leak in an ignition zone. FAA’s Determination The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins 737–38A1072 RB and 737–38A1073 RB, both dated February 25, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for a general visual inspection of the APU fuel line shroud in the area within 3 inches of the fastener of the pressure switch wire clamp for any damage (any crack or hole, any damage that exposes bare metal on the APU fuel line shroud, E:\FR\FM\05OCP1.SGM 05OCP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60344-60347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21572]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1253; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00698-T]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the existing wet 
runway performance tables in the airplane flight manual (AFM) may not 
provide an acceptable level of safety. This proposed AD would require 
revising the existing AFM to incorporate new wet runway performance 
tables, as

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specified in a Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD, which is 
proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 
21, 2022.

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 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 material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this 
AD, contact Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, 
Golan Street, Airport City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972-3-9774665; fax 
972-3-9774592; email [email protected]. You may find this material on the 
CAAI website at caa.gov.il. You may view this material at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2022-1253.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-1253; 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 NPRM, the mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed 
above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large 
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1253; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2022-00698-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The 
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan 
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International 
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected]. Any commentary that 
the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be 
placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The CAAI, which is the aviation authority for Israel, has issued 
CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9, dated May 1, 2022 (CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-
04-9) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition 
for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes.
    This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that the 
existing wet runway performance tables in the AFM may not provide an 
acceptable level of safety, and that the wet runway performance tables 
have been updated in the Performance section of the G280 AFM, Revision 
10. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the existing wet runway 
performance tables that could allow the airplane to experience runway 
excursions or overruns during takeoff. See the MCAI for additional 
background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9 specifies procedures for updating the 
Performance section of the G280 AFM to incorporate new wet runway 
tables.
    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.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, it 
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that 
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop 
in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9 described previously, except for any 
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this 
proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD 
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation 
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance 
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been 
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the 
FAA proposes to incorporate CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9 by reference in 
the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require 
compliance with CAAI AD ISR-

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I-97-2022-04-9 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for 
any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this 
proposed AD. Service information required by CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9 
for compliance will be available at regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-1253 after the FAA final rule is 
published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 195 airplanes 
of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with 
this proposed 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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $16,575
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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

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:

Gulfstream Aerospace LP: Docket No. FAA-2022-1253; Project 
Identifier MCAI-2022-00698-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by November 21, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 
G280 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that the existing wet 
runway performance tables in the airplane flight manual (AFM) may 
not provide an acceptable level of safety. The FAA is proposing this 
AD to address the existing AFM wet runway performance tables that 
could allow the airplane to experience runway excursions or overruns 
during takeoff.

(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, Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR-I-
97-2022-04-9.

(h) Exception to CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9

    Where CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9 refers to its effective date, 
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 responsible Flight 
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to 
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it 
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of 
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
responsible Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft 
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or CAAI; or CAAI's 
authorized Designee. If approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval 
must include the Designee's authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For CAAI AD ISR-I-97-2022-04-9, contact Civil Aviation 
Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, Golan Street, Airport 
City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972-3-9774665; fax 972-3-9774592; 
email [email protected]. You may find this CAAI AD on the CAAI website 
at caa.gov.il. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2022-1253.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer,

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Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email 
[email protected].

    Issued on September 29, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-21572 Filed 10-4-22; 8:45 am]
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