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it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) 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 DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(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.
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(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–
7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
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Issued on April 12, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–09353 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–0222; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–01072–T; Amendment
39–22735; AD 2024–08–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional
Airplanes
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 EASA material, 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 material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
• 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–
2024–0222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 206–231–3220; email:
shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
Re´gional Model ATR42 and ATR72
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of an electrical contactor that
failed with contacts in the intermediate
position, causing the airplane to lose
power to multiple electrical systems.
This AD requires repetitive operational
tests of the affected part, and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of
applicable corrective action, as specified
in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 6, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of June 6, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–0222; 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
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
Re´gional Model ATR42–200, –300,
–320, and –500; and ATR72–101, –102,
–201, –202, –211, –212, and –212A
airplanes, except those on which ATR
modification (mod) 05948 has been
embodied in production. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
February 7, 2024 (89 FR 8361). The
NPRM was prompted by AD 2023–0181,
dated October 13, 2023 (EASA AD
2023–0181) (also referred to as the
MCAI), issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union. The MCAI states
that one event of electrical failure has
been reported on a pre-mod 05948
airplane, possibly caused by a
functional item number (FIN) 1PA
contactor failing with contacts in the
intermediate position.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require repetitive operational tests of the
affected part, and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action, as specified in EASA
AD 2023–0181. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address an electrical failure. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead
to temporary loss of the direct current
emergency electrical network and loss
of control of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–0222.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2023–0132, dated July 3, 2023.
(ii) EASA AD 2023–0132R1, dated March
20, 2024.
Note 1 to paragraph (k)(2)(ii): EASA AD
2023–0132R1 can be accessed in the zipped
file at the bottom of the web page for EASA
AD 2023–0132. When EASA posts a revised
AD on their website, they watermark the
previous AD as ‘‘Revised,’’ alter the file name
by adding ‘‘_revised’’ to the end, and move
it into a zipped file attached at the bottom
of the AD web page.
(3) For EASA AD 2023–0132 and EASA AD
2023–0132R1, contact EASA, KonradAdenauer-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
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
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(5) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations, or email fr.inspection@
nara.gov.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the
Air Line Pilots Association,
International, and an anonymous
individual, both of whom supported the
NPRM without change.
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
tests on the contactor 1PA, and,
depending on findings, accomplishment
of applicable corrective actions.
Corrective actions include replacement
of the contactor. 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 of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comments received, 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
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2023–0181 specifies
procedures for repetitive operational
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 49 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Cost per
product
Parts cost
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
$0
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
Cost on U.S. operators
$85
$4,165 per test.
number of aircraft that might need this
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ......................................................................................................................
$1,625
$1,795
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2024–08–02 ATR—GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional: Amendment 39–
22735; Docket No. FAA–2024–0222;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–01072–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective June 6, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Re´gional airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD,
certificated in any category, as identified in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2023–0181, dated October 13,
2023 (EASA AD 2023–0181).
(1) Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and
–500 airplanes.
(2) Model ATR72–101, –102, –201, –202,
–211, –212, and –212A airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical power.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an
electrical contactor that failed with contacts
in the intermediate position, causing the
airplane to lose power to multiple electrical
systems. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address an electrical failure. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in
temporary loss of the direct current
emergency electrical network and loss of
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023–0181.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0181
(1) Where EASA AD 2023–0181 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2023–0181.
(i) 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 of the International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (j) 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 ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Re´gional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
206–231–3220; email:
shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
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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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2023–0181, dated October 13,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023–0181, 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.
(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 at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations, or email fr.inspection@
nara.gov.
Issued on April 12, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–09355 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am]
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Office of Foreign Assets Control
31 CFR Part 591
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions
Regulations Web General Licenses 5O,
8M, and 44A
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Control, Treasury.
AGENCY:
Publication of web general
licenses.
ACTION:
The Department of the
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) is publishing three
general licenses (GL) issued pursuant to
the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations:
GL 8M, GL 5O, and GL 44A, each of
which was previously made available
on OFAC’s website.
SUMMARY:
GL 8M was issued on November
16, 2023. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION for additional relevant
dates.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing,
202–622–2480; Assistant Director for
Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or
Assistant Director for Compliance, 202–
622–2490.
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This document and additional
information concerning OFAC are
available on OFAC’s website: https://
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On November 16, 2023, OFAC issued
GL 8M to authorize certain transactions
otherwise prohibited by the Venezuela
Sanctions Regulations (VSR), 31 CFR
part 591. GL 8M was made available on
OFAC’s website (https://
ofac.treasury.gov/) when it was issued.
GL 8M supersedes GL 8L, which was
issued on May 23, 2023. GL 8M has an
expiration date of May 16, 2024.
On April 15, 2024, OFAC issued GL
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otherwise prohibited by the VSR. GL 5O
was made available on OFAC’s website
(https://ofac.treasury.gov/) when it was
issued. GL 5O supersedes GL 5N, which
was issued on January 16, 2024. GL 5O
has an expiration date of August 13,
2024.
On April 17, 2024, OFAC issued GL
44A to authorize certain transactions
otherwise prohibited by the VSR. GL
44A was made available on OFAC’s
website (https://ofac.treasury.gov/)
when it was issued. GL 44A supersedes
GL 44, which was issued on October 18,
2023. GL 44A has an expiration date of
May 31, 2024.
The text of these GLs is provided
below.
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CONTROL
Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
31 CFR Part 591
GENERAL LICENSE NO. 8M
Authorizing Transactions Involving
Petro´leos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA)
Necessary for the Limited Maintenance
of Essential Operations in Venezuela or
the Wind Down of Operations in
Venezuela for Certain Entities
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs
(c) and (d) of this general license, all
transactions and activities prohibited by
Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 of
November 1, 2018, as amended by E.O.
13857 of January 25, 2019, or E.O. 13884
of August 5, 2019, each as incorporated
into the Venezuela Sanctions
Regulations, 31 CFR part 591 (the VSR),
that are ordinarily incident and
necessary to the limited maintenance of
essential operations, contracts, or other
agreements, that: (i) are for safety or the
preservation of assets in Venezuela; (ii)
involve PdVSA or any entity in which
PdVSA owns, directly or indirectly, a 50
percent or greater interest; and (iii) were
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01072-T;
Amendment 39-22735; AD 2024-08-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional 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 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and
ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical
contactor that failed with contacts in the intermediate position,
causing the airplane to lose power to multiple electrical systems. This
AD requires repetitive operational tests of the affected part, and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action,
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 6, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 6,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; 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 EASA material, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
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-2024-0222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 206-231-3220; 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 ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500; and
ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, except
those on which ATR modification (mod) 05948 has been embodied in
production. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 7,
2024 (89 FR 8361). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-0181, dated October
13, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0181) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. The MCAI states that one event of electrical failure
has been reported on a pre-mod 05948 airplane, possibly caused by a
functional item number (FIN) 1PA contactor failing with contacts in the
intermediate position.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive operational
tests of the affected part, and, depending on findings, accomplishment
of applicable corrective action, as specified in EASA AD 2023-0181. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address an electrical failure. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to temporary loss of the direct
current emergency electrical network and loss of control of the
airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0222.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International, and an anonymous individual, both of whom supported the
NPRM without change.
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, considered the
comments received, 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
EASA AD 2023-0181 specifies procedures for repetitive operational
tests on the contactor 1PA, and, depending on findings, accomplishment
of applicable corrective actions. Corrective actions include
replacement of the contactor. 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 49 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............. $0 $85 $4,165 per test.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions 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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $1,625 $1,795
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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:
2024-08-02 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-22735; Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-
01072-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 6, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of
this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0181, dated October 13,
2023 (EASA AD 2023-0181).
(1) Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes.
(2) Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical contactor that
failed with contacts in the intermediate position, causing the
airplane to lose power to multiple electrical systems. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address an electrical failure. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in temporary loss of the
direct current emergency electrical network and loss of control of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0181.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0181
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0181 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0181.
(i) 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 of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (j) 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 EASA; or ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 206-231-3220; email:
[email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0181,
dated October 13, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023-0181, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(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 at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations, or email [email protected].
Issued on April 12, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-09355 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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