Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes, 68608-68610 [2022-24910]
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ACTION: Final rule.
applicable corrective actions, as
specified in a Civil Aviation Authority
of Israel (CAAI) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
21, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 21, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0887; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For material 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 under Docket No. FAA–
2022–0887.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206–231–3225; email
dan.rodina@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model
Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports that wing flap
fairing debonding and corrosion were
discovered at certain areas of the lower
skin on both wings. This AD requires an
inspection for corrosion in certain areas
of the wing skin fairings, additional
inspections if necessary, resealing the
fairings with new fillet seal, and
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace
LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 21, 2022 (87 FR 43459).
The NPRM was prompted by AD ISR I–
57–2021–12–3, dated January 1, 2022,
issued by CAAI, which is the aviation
authority for Israel (referred to after this
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BILLING CODE 4410–9B–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0887; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00051–T; Amendment
39–22215; AD 2022–21–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Israel Aircraft
Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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as the MCAI). There were reports that
wing flap fairing debonding and
corrosion were discovered at the lower
skin of rib 3 and rib 11 on both wings.
The MCAI states that the reason for the
AD is to prevent the possibility of flap
fairing debonding, moisture intrusion
and wing lower skin corrosion at rib 3
and rib 11.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require an inspection for corrosion in
certain areas of the wing skin fairings,
additional inspections if corrosion is
found and a measurement of the
thickness of the remaining wing skin if
necessary, resealing the fairings with
new fillet seal, and applicable corrective
actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address flap fairing debonding and
moisture intrusion that might lead to
lower wing skin corrosion and cracking
on both wings, and reduced structural
integrity of the wings.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–0887.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Comments
CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3, dated
January 1, 2022, specifies procedures for
an inspection for corrosion in the area
of the wing skin (or doubler if installed)
under the rib 3 and rib 11 fairings, a
penetration or eddy current inspection
for cracks if corrosion was found, a
measurement of the thickness of
remaining wing skin (or doubler) if no
cracks were found, resealing of rib 3 and
rib 11 fairings with new fillet seal, and
applicable corrective actions. Corrective
actions include cleaning and removing
corrosion, crack repair, and repair of
fairing installation locations with a
certain thickness reduction.
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.
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
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 this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on this
product. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 87 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per
product
Labor cost
Parts cost
29 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,465 .....................................................................
Minimal ..........................
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
Cost on U.S.
operators
$2,465
$214,455
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS *
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 .........................................................................
Cost per product
$0
Up to $850.
* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.
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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
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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:
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(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.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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:
■
2022–21–16 Gulfstream Aerospace LP
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.):
Amendment 39–22215; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0887; Project Identifier
MCAI–2022–00051–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 21, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI)
AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3, dated January 1,
2022 (CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that
wing flap fairing debonding and corrosion
were discovered at lower skin of rib 3 and
rib 11 on both wings. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address flap fairing debonding and
moisture intrusion that might lead to lower
wing skin corrosion and cracking on both
wings, and reduced structural integrity of the
wings.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–
12–3.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3
refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where the Compliance paragraph of
CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3 requires
compliance at a certain time, replace the text
‘‘at the next suitable planned maintenance
inspection within the next 24 months from
the effective date of this AD’’ with ‘‘within
24 months after the effective date of this
AD.’’
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(3) Where the Action paragraph of CAAI
AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3 refers to certain
service information, replace the text
‘‘Gulfstream Service Bulletin No.150–57–197,
dated January 01, 2022, or later approved
revision,’’ with ‘‘Gulfstream Service Bulletin
No. 150–57–197, Revision 1, dated June 16,
2022, or later approved revision.’’
(4) Where the service information specified
in CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3 specifies to
report to Gulfstream if ‘‘cracks were
discovered’’ and ‘‘for any fairing installation
location with one or more grid squares with
thickness reduction of greater than 10%,’’ for
this AD, cracks and fairing installation
locations with one or more grid squares with
thickness reduction of greater than 10% must
be repaired before further flight 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 authorized
Designee, the approval must include the
Designee’s authorized signature.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3
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
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 International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-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, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority
of Israel (CAAI); or the CAAI’s authorized
Designee. If approved by the CAAI Designee,
the approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI)
AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3, dated January 1,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For CAAI AD ISR I–57–2021–12–3,
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.
(4) 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.
(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
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on October 7, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0885; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–01429–T; Amendment
39–22209; AD 2022–21–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ
Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI
RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702); CL–
600–2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550); CL–
600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705); CL–
600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports that the landing gear age of
certain airplanes was higher than
expected for gear overhaul, which could
increase the risk of corrosion. This AD
requires verifying the calendar age of
the nose landing gear (NLG) and main
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0887; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00051-T;
Amendment 39-22215; AD 2022-21-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.)
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports that wing flap fairing debonding and
corrosion were discovered at certain areas of the lower skin on both
wings. This AD requires an inspection for corrosion in certain areas of
the wing skin fairings, additional inspections if necessary, resealing
the fairings with new fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions,
as specified in a Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 21, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 21,
2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0887; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For material 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 under Docket No. FAA-2022-0887.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 21, 2022 (87 FR 43459). The NPRM was prompted
by AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated January 1, 2022, issued by CAAI, which
is the aviation authority for Israel (referred to after this
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as the MCAI). There were reports that wing flap fairing debonding and
corrosion were discovered at the lower skin of rib 3 and rib 11 on both
wings. The MCAI states that the reason for the AD is to prevent the
possibility of flap fairing debonding, moisture intrusion and wing
lower skin corrosion at rib 3 and rib 11.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require an inspection for
corrosion in certain areas of the wing skin fairings, additional
inspections if corrosion is found and a measurement of the thickness of
the remaining wing skin if necessary, resealing the fairings with new
fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address flap fairing debonding and moisture intrusion that might
lead to lower wing skin corrosion and cracking on both wings, and
reduced structural integrity of the wings.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0887.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
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 this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated January 1, 2022, specifies
procedures for an inspection for corrosion in the area of the wing skin
(or doubler if installed) under the rib 3 and rib 11 fairings, a
penetration or eddy current inspection for cracks if corrosion was
found, a measurement of the thickness of remaining wing skin (or
doubler) if no cracks were found, resealing of rib 3 and rib 11
fairings with new fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions.
Corrective actions include cleaning and removing corrosion, crack
repair, and repair of fairing installation locations with a certain
thickness reduction.
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 87 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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29 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,465......... Minimal......................... $2,465 $214,455
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-condition Actions *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 10 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 Up to $850.
= $850.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.
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.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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:
2022-21-16 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-22215; Docket No.
FAA-2022-0887; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00051-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 21,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in The Civil
Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated
January 1, 2022 (CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that wing flap fairing debonding
and corrosion were discovered at lower skin of rib 3 and rib 11 on
both wings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address flap fairing
debonding and moisture intrusion that might lead to lower wing skin
corrosion and cracking on both wings, and reduced structural
integrity of the wings.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
(1) Where CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where the Compliance paragraph of CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3
requires compliance at a certain time, replace the text ``at the
next suitable planned maintenance inspection within the next 24
months from the effective date of this AD'' with ``within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD.''
(3) Where the Action paragraph of CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3
refers to certain service information, replace the text ``Gulfstream
Service Bulletin No.150-57-197, dated January 01, 2022, or later
approved revision,'' with ``Gulfstream Service Bulletin No. 150-57-
197, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2022, or later approved revision.''
(4) Where the service information specified in CAAI AD ISR I-57-
2021-12-3 specifies to report to Gulfstream if ``cracks were
discovered'' and ``for any fairing installation location with one or
more grid squares with thickness reduction of greater than 10%,''
for this AD, cracks and fairing installation locations with one or
more grid squares with thickness reduction of greater than 10% must
be repaired before further flight 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
authorized Designee, the approval must include the Designee's
authorized signature.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in CAAI AD ISR I-57-
2021-12-3 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 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 International
Validation Branch, 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 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, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
(CAAI); or the CAAI's authorized Designee. If approved by the CAAI
Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized
signature.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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) Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I-57-2021-
12-3, dated January 1, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, 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.
(4) 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.
(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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on October 7, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24910 Filed 11-15-22; 8:45 am]
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