Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes, 67332-67335 [2024-18479]

Download as PDF 67332 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / Proposed Rules (k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0053 (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024–0053. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0053 specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP,’’ within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0053 is at the applicable ‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0053, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0201 do not apply to this AD. (5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0053. (l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and intervals are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0053. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS (m) Terminating Action for AD 2020–26–17 Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of AD 2020–26–17, for Model ATR72 airplanes only. (n) 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 (o) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (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 Régional’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Aug 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0053, dated February 23, 2024. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on April 3, 2023 (88 FR 12139, February 27, 2023). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0201, dated September 26, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For EASA AD 2022–0201 and AD 2024– 0053, 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 these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (6) 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. (7) 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 August 12, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–18482 Filed 8–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2024–2024; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00140–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN– 235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a torn bulkhead seal found jamming the nose landing gear (NLG) emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity of design, the main landing gear (MLG) emergency cable pulley could be exposed to the same failure mode. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections and corrective actions for damage of affected bulkhead seals and retainer rings, and repetitive replacement of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2024–2024; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For EASA material identified in this proposed AD, 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 material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2024–2024. • 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. DATES: E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / Proposed Rules FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231– 3220; email: shahram.daneshmandi@ faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231–3220; email: shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2024–2024; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00140–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety Engineer, Background EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2024–0054, dated February 26, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0054) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN– 235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. The MCAI states a torn bulkhead seal was found jamming the NLG emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity of design, the MLG emergency cable pulley could be exposed to the same failure mode. The FAA is proposing this AD to address a jammed emergency cable pulley, which could prevent the emergency extension of the landing gears when required, causing damage to the airplane and possible injury to occupants. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2024–2024. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 EASA AD 2024–0054 specifies procedures for repetitive general visual inspections for any type of damage, of the bulkhead seals and the retainer rings, and, depending on findings, replacement. EASA AD 2024–0054 also requires repetitive replacement of affected parts. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA’s Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described 67333 in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2024–0054 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2024–0054 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2024–0054 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2024–0054 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all required actions and compliance times,’’ compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD 2024–0054. Material required by EASA AD 2024– 0054 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2024–2024 after the FAA final rule is published. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Up to 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Aug 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Cost per product $0 Fmt 4702 Cost on U.S. operators Up to $425 .............................. Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 Up to $4,250. 67334 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / Proposed Rules 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 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...................................................................................................................... $365 $535 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Aug 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 the FAA proposes to amend 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: ■ Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2024–2024; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00140–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by October 4, 2024. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a torn bulkhead seal found jamming the nose landing gear emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity of design, the main landing gear emergency cable pulley could be exposed to the same failure mode. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this potential unsafe condition, which could prevent the emergency extension of the landing gears when required, causing damage to the airplane and possible injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024– 0054, dated February 26, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0054). PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0054 (1) Where EASA AD 2024–0054 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph 3.1.1 of the Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) specified in EASA AD 2024–0054, states ‘‘each year (1 Year between 8 and 10 Years since component installation) since the inspection,’’ for this AD, replace that text with ‘‘within one year after the last inspection’’. (3) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0054. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2024–0054 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) 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 (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 Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature. (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206– 231–3220; email: shahram.daneshmandi@ faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / Proposed Rules (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0054, dated February 26, 2024. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2024–0054, 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 August 12, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–18479 Filed 8–19–24; 8:45 am] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 RIN 3084–AB15 Energy Labeling Rule Federal Trade Commission. Notice of proposed rulemaking; public hearing. AGENCY: ACTION: In response to a recent notice of proposed rulemaking on the Energy Labeling Rule, one commenter, Dyson, Inc. (‘‘Dyson’’), requested an opportunity to present oral comments on proposed air cleaner labeling. In response, the Commission will hold a virtual oral hearing for the requester to provide its comments. DATES: The oral hearing will be conducted virtually starting at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: The Hearing Participant (i.e., Dyson) must submit any materials it intends to present at the oral hearing by following the instructions in Part III of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Write ‘‘Air Cleaner Labeling Oral Hearing (Matter No. R611004)’’ on any documentary submission and file it at electronicfilings@ftc.gov. If Dyson prefers to file a documentary submission on paper, please send it via khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Aug 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 Julia Ensor, 202–326–2377; and Hong Park, 202–326–2158. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On February 2, 2024 (89 FR 7566), the Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘NPRM’’) containing proposed amendments to improve the Energy Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) (16 CFR part 305), including energy labels for several new consumer product categories such as air cleaners, clothes dryers, miscellaneous refrigeration products, and portable electric spas. In response, the Commission received 29 comments, which are posted on the docket at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FTC-2024-0008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Dyson’s Request To Present Oral Views In addition to soliciting written comments, the NPRM invited interested parties to request an opportunity to present oral data, views, and comments on the proposed amendments.1 In response, Dyson asked to present its view on the Department of Energy’s (‘‘DOE’’) test procedures for the proposed air cleaner labels. Specifically, Dyson requested the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUMMARY: overnight service to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Stop H–144 (Annex L), Washington, DC 20580. . . . opportunity to present oral comments and other materials (such as audio/visual and/or visual aids) that Dyson believes would be helpful to the FTC in better understanding: (1) the misleading outputs of the DOE’s test procedure as applied to room size coverage and energy efficiency claims for air cleaners, (2) the inapplicability of AHAM AC1 to real-world situations, (3) whether AHAM AC1 includes outdated elements and whether it has been subject to thorough review, (4) the feasibility of a one-size-fits-all room size test that may not capture the nuances of different air cleaners, and (5) if a one-size-fits-all room size test is appropriate, potential ways in which the DOE’s test procedure could be modified to be more accurate and consistent, and avoid potential consumer confusion and harm for the reasons outlined above. 1 The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (‘‘EPCA’’), which directs FTC to issue energy labeling requirements, states that ‘‘the Commission shall afford interested persons an opportunity to present written or oral data, views, and comments with respect to the proposed labeling rules published under [section 6294(b)(1))].’’ 42 U.S.C. 6294(b)(2); see also 16 CFR 1.26(c). Because this Rule is promulgated under EPCA, the procedural requirements for rules promulgated under section 18 of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. 57a) do not apply here. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 67335 Therefore, the Commission issues this notice of oral hearing for Dyson on labeling for air cleaners. II. Conduct of the Oral Hearing for Air Cleaner Labeling Commission staff will preside over the oral hearing virtually using video conferencing at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 19, 2024. The presiding officer (Julia Ensor or Hong Park) will ensure the orderly conduct of the oral hearing and place the transcript and any written submissions by Dyson into the rulemaking record. The oral hearing will be available for the public to watch live from the Commission’s website, https:// www.ftc.gov. The oral hearing will be limited to the party requesting submission of oral comments, Dyson, and its concerns regarding labeling for air cleaners raised in its request. See section I, supra. III. Making an Oral Statement or Documentary Submission Dyson’s oral statement will be limited to 20 minutes, although the oral statement may be supplemented by documentary submissions as described below, and the presiding officer may grant an extension of time for good cause shown. Dyson will be provided with instructions as to how to participate in the virtual hearing. Dyson must submit any materials (e.g., slides) it intends to present at the oral hearing by submitting the materials to electronicfilings@ftc.gov on or before September 12, 2024.2 Write ‘‘Air Cleaner Labeling Oral Hearing (Matter No. R611004)’’ on the submission. If Dyson files a documentary submission under this section, the documentary submission—including Dyson’s name and State—will be placed on the rulemaking record of this proceeding, including on the website https:// www.regulations.gov. Because any documentary submission will be placed on the rulemaking record, Dyson is solely responsible for making sure the documentary submission does not include sensitive or confidential information. In particular, the documentary submission should not contain sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers; dates of birth; driver’s license numbers or other State identification numbers or foreign country equivalent; passport 2 Pursuant to 16 CFR 1.26(c), if, by reason of the limitations imposed, Dyson cannot complete the presentation of its suggestions, Dyson may, within 24 hours, file a written statement covering those relevant matters that it did not orally present. Any such statement must be submitted on the rulemaking docket and otherwise follow the instructions set out in this document for documentary submissions. E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67332-67335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18479]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-2024; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00140-T]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. 
This proposed AD was prompted by a torn bulkhead seal found jamming the 
nose landing gear (NLG) emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity 
of design, the main landing gear (MLG) emergency cable pulley could be 
exposed to the same failure mode. This proposed AD would require 
repetitive inspections and corrective actions for damage of affected 
bulkhead seals and retainer rings, and repetitive replacement of 
affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The 
FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 4, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2024-2024; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For EASA material identified in this proposed AD, 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. It is also 
available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-2024.
     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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
phone: 206-231-3220; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2024-2024; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00140-T'' at the beginning of your 
comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the 
proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include 
supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the 
closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The 
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart 
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206-231-3220; email: 
[email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which 
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public 
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2024-0054, dated February 26, 2024 
(EASA AD 2024-0054) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-
235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states a torn bulkhead seal was found 
jamming the NLG emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity of 
design, the MLG emergency cable pulley could be exposed to the same 
failure mode.
    The FAA is proposing this AD to address a jammed emergency cable 
pulley, which could prevent the emergency extension of the landing 
gears when required, causing damage to the airplane and possible injury 
to occupants.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2024-2024.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2024-0054 specifies procedures for repetitive general 
visual inspections for any type of damage, of the bulkhead seals and 
the retainer rings, and, depending on findings, replacement. EASA AD 
2024-0054 also requires repetitive replacement of affected parts.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in EASA AD 2024-0054 described previously, except for any differences 
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD 
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation 
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance 
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been 
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the 
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2024-0054 by reference in the FAA 
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with 
EASA AD 2024-0054 in its entirety through that incorporation, except 
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of 
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading 
of a particular section in EASA AD 2024-0054 does not mean that 
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD 
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,'' 
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section 
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2024-
0054. Material required by EASA AD 2024-0054 for compliance will be 
available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-2024 after the 
FAA final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would 
affect 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following 
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425              $0  Up to $425................  Up to $4,250.
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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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170....            $365             $535
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2024-2024; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2024-00140-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by October 4, 2024.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-
235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a torn bulkhead seal found jamming the 
nose landing gear emergency cable pulley. Due to the similarity of 
design, the main landing gear emergency cable pulley could be 
exposed to the same failure mode. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address this potential unsafe condition, which could prevent the 
emergency extension of the landing gears when required, causing 
damage to the airplane and possible injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply 
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 
2024-0054, dated February 26, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0054).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0054

    (1) Where EASA AD 2024-0054 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph 3.1.1 of the Alert Operators Transmission 
(AOT) specified in EASA AD 2024-0054, states ``each year (1 Year 
between 8 and 10 Years since component installation) since the 
inspection,'' for this AD, replace that text with ``within one year 
after the last inspection''.
    (3) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2024-0054.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2024-0054 specifies 
to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not 
include that requirement.

(j) 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 (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 EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s 
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206-231-3220; email: 
[email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference

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(IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) 
and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0054, 
dated February 26, 2024.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2024-0054, 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 August 12, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-18479 Filed 8-19-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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