Airworthiness Directives; Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Life Jackets, 46060-46063 [2023-15176]
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replace part number (P/N) 568–1–28300–101,
for airplanes identified in AD 2016–20–10,
the required compliance time for replacing
fuel pumps having P/N 568–1–28300–101, or
a combination of P/N 568–1–28300–101 and
certain other part numbers, is specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of AD 2016–20–10,
as applicable.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2022–0197 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) Additional AD Provisions
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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 EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206–
231–3229; email Vladimir.Ulyanov@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.
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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) Eaton Service Bulletin 8810–28–06,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2019.
(ii) European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0197, dated
September 22, 2022.
(3) For Eaton service information identified
in this AD, contact Eaton Limited, Customer
Support, Abbey Park, Southhampton Road,
Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4QA,
U.K.; telephone + 01 329853000; Fax + 01
329853714.
(4) For EASA AD 2022–0197, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 July 13, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0666; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00555–Q; Amendment
39–22484; AD 2023–12–25]
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Airworthiness Directives; Survitec
Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Life
Jackets
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort
Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105
Mk 1 life jackets. This AD was
prompted by a report that some life
jackets were found packed in the wrong
valise (container). This AD requires an
inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch
of the valise/container description and
life jacket type) of life jackets and, if
necessary, replacement of the life jacket.
SUMMARY:
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This AD also limits the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 23,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 23, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0666; 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 in this AD, contact Survitec
Group Limited, t/a RFD Beaufort Ltd,
Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17
9AF, United Kingdom; telephone +44
2890 301531; fax +44 2890 621765;
email steve.pickering@
survitecgroup.com; website
survitecgroup.com.
• You may view this 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 under Docket No. FAA–
2023–0666.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Kung, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 781–
238–7244; email 9-AVS-AIR-BACOCOS@faa.gov.
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 Survitec Group Limited
(RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102
Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 life jackets. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 10, 2023 (88 FR
21117). The NPRM was prompted by
AD G–2022–0009, dated April 21, 2022
(referred to after this as the MCAI),
issued by The Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA), which is the aviation authority
for the United Kingdom (U.K.) (U.K.
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CAA AD G–2022–0009). The MCAI
states Type 102 Mk 3 and Type 102 Mk
4 life jackets are designed for use by an
adult or child. Type 105 Mk 1 life
jackets are designed for use by an infant.
Each is packed in a clear polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) valise, which is marked
ADULT/CHILD, CREW, or INFANT. Due
to differences in parameters such as
neck aperture and buoyancy, an infant
life jacket cannot be used by an adult or
child; likewise, an adult/child life jacket
cannot be used by an infant. The MCAI
states that Survitec has found that some
life jackets were packed in the wrong
valise. This could cause incorrect life
jackets to be provided for passengers
onboard an aircraft.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require an inspection for a discrepancy
(mismatch of the valise/container
description and life jacket type) of life
jackets and, if necessary, replacement of
the life jacket. The NPRM also proposed
to limit the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address incorrectly
labeled life jackets, which could, in the
event of a water landing or evacuation,
result in the unavailability of a life
jacket with correct flotation, and
possible drowning.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–0666.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
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.
The FAA reviewed Survitec [RFD]
Alert Service Bulletin 25–207–A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
This service information specifies
procedures for specifies procedures for
a general visual inspection for a
discrepancy (mismatch of valise/
container description and life jacket
type) of affected life jackets, reporting of
all inspection results to Survitec, and if
a discrepancy is found, replacement of
affected life jackets. (This service
information is identified throughout as
‘‘Survitec,’’ while ‘‘RFD’’ is identified
on only the first page of the document.
Although both ‘‘Survitec’’ and ‘‘RFD’’
are current company names, the service
information applies to RFD life jackets.)
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 4 life jackets installed on, but not
limited to, aircraft 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
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
None ..............
$85
$340
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 this
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................................................................................................................
$55
$140
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some or all
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to a penalty for failure to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid
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OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the
data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including
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suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
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.
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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,
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:
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2023–12–25 Survitec Group Limited (RFD
Beaufort Ltd): Amendment 39–22484;
Docket No. FAA–2023–0666; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00555–Q.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective August 23, 2023.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Survitec Group Limited
(RFD Beaufort Ltd.) life jackets identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, having
a part number and serial number identified
in tables 2 through 13 of Survitec [RFD] Alert
Service Bulletin 25–207–A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021, and a date of
manufacture between October 1, 2018, and
April 30, 2019, inclusive.
Note 1 to the introductory text of
paragraph (c): This alert service bulletin is
identified throughout as ‘‘Survitec,’’ while
‘‘RFD’’ is identified on only the first page of
the document. Although both ‘‘Survitec’’ and
‘‘RFD’’ are current company names, the alert
service bulletin applies to RFD life jackets.
(1) Type 102 Mk 3 and 102 Mk 4 life
jackets, approved under European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Technical
Standard Order Authorization
EASA.21O.799.
(2) Type 105 Mk 1 life jackets, approved
under United Kingdom Civil Aviation
Authority (U.K. CAA) Aircraft Equipment
Approval (AEAR) E15841.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
some life jackets were found packed in the
wrong valise (container). The FAA is issuing
this AD to address incorrectly labeled life
jackets. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, and combined with a water
landing or evacuation, could result in
inability to use a life jacket with correct
flotation and possible drowning.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 4 months after the effective date of
this AD, do a general visual inspection for a
discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/
container description and life jacket type) of
the life jacket, in accordance with paragraphs
2.A. through 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service
Bulletin 25–207–A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021.
(h) Follow-On and Corrective Action
Before further flight after accomplishing
the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
do the applicable actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) If no discrepancies are found during the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, re-identify that part in accordance with
paragraph 2.D.(1) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service
Bulletin 25–207–A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, do the actions required by paragraphs
(h)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
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(i) Record the unserviceable part in
accordance with paragraph 2.E.(1) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec
[RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25–207–A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(ii) Replace the discrepant part with a new
or serviceable part, in accordance with
paragraph 2.E.(2) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service
Bulletin 25–207–A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a life jacket identified in
paragraph (c) of this AD on any airplane,
unless the life jacket and its valise/container
have been inspected, and re-identified or
replaced as applicable, in accordance with
the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD.
(j) Reporting Requirement
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, submit a
report of the inspection results to Survitec, in
accordance with paragraph 2.F. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec
[RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25–207–A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(k) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits, as described in 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed.
(l) Additional 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 manager, International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD or email to: 9AVS-AIR-BACO-COS@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email. 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 U.K. CAA; or Survitec
Group Limited’s U.K. CAA’s Alternative
Procedure for Design Organization Approval
(ADOA). If approved by the ADOA, the
approval must include the ADOA-authorized
signature.
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(m) Additional Information
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) Refer to U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0009,
dated April 21, 2022, for related information.
This U.K. CAA AD may be found in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2023–0666.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Kevin Kung, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 781–
238–7244; email 9-AVS-AIR-BACO-COS@
faa.gov.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
Issued on June 28, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0025; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00804–T; Amendment
39–22479; AD 2023–12–20]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
(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) Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin
25–207–A, Version 1, dated November 24,
2021.
Note 2 to paragraph (n)(2)(i): This alert
service bulletin is identified throughout as
‘‘Survitec,’’ while ‘‘RFD’’ is identified on
only the first page of the document. Although
both ‘‘Survitec’’ and ‘‘RFD’’ are current
company names, the alert service bulletin
applies to RFD life jackets.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Survitec Group Limited,
Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9AF,
United Kingdom; phone: +44 2890 301531,
fax: +44 2890 621765; email:
steve.pickering@survitecgroup.com; website
survitecgroup.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
[FR Doc. 2023–15176 Filed 7–18–23; 8:45 am]
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
(604 Variant) airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of oxygen leaks
caused by cracked, brittle, or broken
oxygen hoses that were found during
scheduled maintenance tests of the
airplane oxygen system. This AD
requires replacing oxygen system hoses
having any part number in the O2C20T1
and O2C20T14 series. This AD also
prohibits installation of affected oxygen
hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
This AD is effective August 23,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 23, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0025; 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 service information identified
in this final rule, contact Bombardier
Business Aircraft Customer Response
Center, 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West,
Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514–855–2999; email ac.yul@
aero.bombardier.com; website
bombardier.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
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Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–0025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; email 9-avsnyaco-cos@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
SUMMARY:
DATES:
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on January 30, 2023 (88 FR
5819). The NPRM was prompted by AD
CF–2022–34, dated June 20, 2022,
issued by Transport Canada, which is
the aviation authority for Canada
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The
MCAI states oxygen leaks were caused
by cracked, brittle, or broken oxygen
hoses that were found during scheduled
maintenance tests of the airplane
oxygen system. A leak in the oxygen
system may result in failure to provide
oxygen to passengers and crew and
result in an oxygen-enriched
atmosphere creating a fire risk on the
airplane. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require replacing oxygen system hoses
having any part number in the O2C20T1
and O2C20T14 series and to prohibit
installation of affected oxygen hoses.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–0025.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
one commenter, NetJets. The following
presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Request to Correct Reference To Test
The commenter noted that paragraph
(h)(2) of the proposed AD referenced a
test specified in paragraph (h)(2) of the
proposed AD, but the test was specified
in paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD.
The commenter suggested the FAA
revise paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed
AD to read, ‘‘If, during a test specified
in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. . . .’’
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46060-46063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15176]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0666; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00555-Q;
Amendment 39-22484; AD 2023-12-25]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort
Ltd.) Life Jackets
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 Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102
Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 life jackets. This AD was prompted by a report that
some life jackets were found packed in the wrong valise (container).
This AD requires an inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the
valise/container description and life jacket type) of life jackets and,
if necessary, replacement of the life jacket. This AD also limits the
installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 23, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 23,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0666; 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 in this AD, contact
Survitec Group Limited, t/a RFD Beaufort Ltd, Kingsway, Dunmurry,
Belfast BT17 9AF, United Kingdom; telephone +44 2890 301531; fax +44
2890 621765; email survitecgroup.com">[email protected]survitecgroup.com; website
survitecgroup.com.
You may view this 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 under Docket No. FAA-2023-0666.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Kung, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 781-
238-7244; 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 Survitec Group
Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 life
jackets. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2023
(88 FR 21117). The NPRM was prompted by AD G-2022-0009, dated April 21,
2022 (referred to after this as the MCAI), issued by The Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority for the United Kingdom
(U.K.) (U.K.
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CAA AD G-2022-0009). The MCAI states Type 102 Mk 3 and Type 102 Mk 4
life jackets are designed for use by an adult or child. Type 105 Mk 1
life jackets are designed for use by an infant. Each is packed in a
clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) valise, which is marked ADULT/CHILD,
CREW, or INFANT. Due to differences in parameters such as neck aperture
and buoyancy, an infant life jacket cannot be used by an adult or
child; likewise, an adult/child life jacket cannot be used by an
infant. The MCAI states that Survitec has found that some life jackets
were packed in the wrong valise. This could cause incorrect life
jackets to be provided for passengers onboard an aircraft.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require an inspection for a
discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/container description and life
jacket type) of life jackets and, if necessary, replacement of the life
jacket. The NPRM also proposed to limit the installation of affected
parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
incorrectly labeled life jackets, which could, in the event of a water
landing or evacuation, result in the unavailability of a life jacket
with correct flotation, and possible drowning.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0666.
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
The FAA reviewed Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021. This service information specifies
procedures for specifies procedures for a general visual inspection for
a discrepancy (mismatch of valise/container description and life jacket
type) of affected life jackets, reporting of all inspection results to
Survitec, and if a discrepancy is found, replacement of affected life
jackets. (This service information is identified throughout as
``Survitec,'' while ``RFD'' is identified on only the first page of the
document. Although both ``Survitec'' and ``RFD'' are current company
names, the service information applies to RFD life jackets.) This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4 life jackets installed on,
but not limited to, aircraft 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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85........... None............................. $85 $340
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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 this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $55 $140
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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.
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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, 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:
2023-12-25 Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd): Amendment 39-
22484; Docket No. FAA-2023-0666; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00555-
Q.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 23, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.)
life jackets identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD,
having a part number and serial number identified in tables 2
through 13 of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021, and a date of manufacture
between October 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, inclusive.
Note 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (c): This alert
service bulletin is identified throughout as ``Survitec,'' while
``RFD'' is identified on only the first page of the document.
Although both ``Survitec'' and ``RFD'' are current company names,
the alert service bulletin applies to RFD life jackets.
(1) Type 102 Mk 3 and 102 Mk 4 life jackets, approved under
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Technical Standard
Order Authorization EASA.21O.799.
(2) Type 105 Mk 1 life jackets, approved under United Kingdom
Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) Aircraft Equipment Approval
(AEAR) E15841.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that some life jackets were
found packed in the wrong valise (container). The FAA is issuing
this AD to address incorrectly labeled life jackets. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, and combined with a water landing or
evacuation, could result in inability to use a life jacket with
correct flotation and possible drowning.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/
container description and life jacket type) of the life jacket, in
accordance with paragraphs 2.A. through 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(h) Follow-On and Corrective Action
Before further flight after accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) If no discrepancies are found during the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, re-identify that part in accordance
with paragraph 2.D.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs
(h)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) Record the unserviceable part in accordance with paragraph
2.E.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert
Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(ii) Replace the discrepant part with a new or serviceable part,
in accordance with paragraph 2.E.(2) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A,
Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
life jacket identified in paragraph (c) of this AD on any airplane,
unless the life jacket and its valise/container have been inspected,
and re-identified or replaced as applicable, in accordance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(j) Reporting Requirement
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of
this AD, submit a report of the inspection results to Survitec, in
accordance with paragraph 2.F. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated
November 24, 2021.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(k) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199, are not allowed.
(l) Additional 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 manager,
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD or email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit information by
email. 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 U.K. CAA; or Survitec Group Limited's
U.K. CAA's Alternative Procedure for Design Organization Approval
(ADOA). If approved by the ADOA, the approval must include the ADOA-
authorized signature.
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(m) Additional Information
(1) Refer to U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0009, dated April 21, 2022, for
related information. This U.K. CAA AD may be found in the AD docket
at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0666.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Kung,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 781-238-7244; email [email protected].
(n) 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) Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1,
dated November 24, 2021.
Note 2 to paragraph (n)(2)(i): This alert service bulletin is
identified throughout as ``Survitec,'' while ``RFD'' is identified
on only the first page of the document. Although both ``Survitec''
and ``RFD'' are current company names, the alert service bulletin
applies to RFD life jackets.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Survitec Group Limited, Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9AF, United
Kingdom; phone: +44 2890 301531, fax: +44 2890 621765; email:
survitecgroup.com">[email protected]survitecgroup.com; website survitecgroup.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on June 28, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-15176 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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