Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, 82491-82493 [2024-23539]
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational
Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings.
To be approved, the repair method,
modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Julie Linn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3584; email:
julie.linn@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the address specified in
paragraph (l)(3) of this AD.
(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–25A1873 RB, dated August 25, 2023.
(ii) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–25A1876 RB, dated September 1, 2023.
(3) For Boeing material identified in this
AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–
SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone
562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com.
(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.
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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 September 6, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–1482; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00135–T; Amendment
39–22844; AD 2024–19–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
Avions de Transport Régional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023–02–
08, which applied to certain ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Régional Model
ATR42–500 airplanes. AD 2023–02–08
required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
This AD was prompted by a
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2023–02–08, and
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations; 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 November
15, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 15, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of March 14, 2023 (88 FR
7867, February 7, 2023).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–1482; 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.
SUMMARY:
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Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For EASA material identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone:
+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 Street, 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–2024–1482.
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:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2023–02–08,
Amendment 39–22315 (88 FR 7867,
February 7, 2023) (AD 2023–02–08). AD
2023–02–08 applied to certain ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Régional Model
ATR42–500 airplanes. AD 2023–02–08
required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
The FAA issued AD 2023–02–08 to
prevent reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 13, 2024 (89 FR 50241).
The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024–
0052, dated February 23, 2024, issued
by EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union (EASA AD 2024–0052) (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been
developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
retain the requirements of AD 2023–02–
08. The NPRM also proposed to require
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations, as specified
in EASA AD 2024–0052. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address among other
things, fatigue cracking and damage in
principal structural elements. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–1482.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who 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 comment 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
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The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024–
0052 that revises the ATR42–400/–500
Time Limits Document and incorporates
EASA AD 2020–0249R1, which required
a repetitive operational test for
discrepancies of the stall warning
system and stick pusher in the flight
configuration for ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Régional Model ATR42–500
and ATR72 airplanes. This service
information specifies new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations for
airplane structures and safe life limits.
EASA AD 2020–0249R1 revises EASA
AD 2020–0249, which corresponds to
FAA AD 2020–26–17, Amendment 39–
21372 (85 FR 81795, December 17,
2020) (AD 2020–26–17).
This AD also requires EASA AD
2022–0200, dated September 26, 2022,
which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of March 14, 2023 (88 FR
7867, February 7, 2023).
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 17 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the retained actions from
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AD 2023–02–08 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency
recognizes that this number may vary
from operator to operator. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate
is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the new actions to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
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.
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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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
2023–02–08, Amendment 39–22315 (88
FR 7867, February 7, 2023); and
■ b. Adding the following new
Airworthiness Directive:
■
■
2024–19–02 ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
Régional: Amendment 39–22844; Docket
No. FAA–2024–1482; Project Identifier
MCAI–2024–00135–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 15, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023–02–08,
Amendment 39–22315 (88 FR 7867, February
7, 2023) (AD 2023–02–08).
This AD affects AD 2020–26–17,
Amendment 39–21372 (85 FR 81795,
December 17, 2020) (AD 2020–26–17).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Régional Model ATR42–500
airplanes, certificated in any category, with
an original airworthiness certificate or
original export certificate of airworthiness
issued on or before October 16, 2023.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address among other things,
fatigue cracking and damage in principal
structural elements. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With a
New Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2023–02–08, with a new
terminating action. For airplanes with an
original airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness dated on or
before July 29, 2022: Except as specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD, comply with all
required actions and compliance times
specified in, and in accordance with,
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0200, dated September 26,
2022 (EASA AD 2022–0200). Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by paragraph (j)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–
0200, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions
specified in paragraph (k) of AD 2023–02–08,
with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022–
0200 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0200
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 March 14,
2023 (the effective date of AD 2023–02–08).
(3) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2022–0200 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0200, or
within 90 days after March 14, 2023 (the
effective date of AD 2023–02–08), whichever
occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0200 do not
apply to this AD.
(5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0200 does not apply to this AD.
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(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative
Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs),
With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (l) of AD 2023–02–08, with a new
exception. Except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless
they are approved as specified in the
provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section
of EASA AD 2022–0200.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance
or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0052,
dated February 23, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–
0052). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0052
(1) This AD does not adopt the
requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of EASA AD 2024–0052.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0052
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 2024–0052 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0052, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions
specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2024–0052.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2024–0052.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions,
Intervals, and CDCCLs
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 CDCCLs are allowed unless
they are approved as specified in the
provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section
of EASA AD 2024–0052.
(m) Terminating Action for Certain Tasks
Required by AD 2020–26–17
For Model ATR42–500 airplanes only:
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates the corresponding
requirements of AD 2020–26–17 for the tasks
identified in the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2024–0052 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, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (o) of this AD and
email to: 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 Régional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(o) 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.
(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 November 15, 2024.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2024–0052, dated February 23,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved
for IBR on March 14, 2023 (88 FR 7867,
February 7, 2023).
(i) EASA AD 2022–0200, dated September
26, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA material identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221
8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this
material on the EASA website
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) 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.
(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 September 10, 2024.
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-2024-1482; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00135-T;
Amendment 39-22844; AD 2024-19-02]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-02-
08, which applied to certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes. AD 2023-02-08 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This
AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2023-02-08, and requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations; 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 November 15, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 15,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March
14, 2023 (88 FR 7867, February 7, 2023).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1482; 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 identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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 Street,
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-2024-1482.
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:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2023-02-08, Amendment 39-22315 (88 FR 7867,
February 7, 2023) (AD 2023-02-08). AD 2023-02-08 applied to certain
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes.
AD 2023-02-08 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2023-02-08 to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2024 (89 FR
50241). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024-0052, dated February 23, 2024,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union (EASA AD 2024-0052) (also referred to as the MCAI).
The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations
have been developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain the requirements of AD
2023-02-08. The NPRM also proposed to require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD
2024-0052. The FAA is issuing this AD to address among other things,
fatigue cracking and damage in principal structural elements. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1482.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who 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
comment 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024-0052 that revises the ATR42-400/-500
Time Limits Document and incorporates EASA AD 2020-0249R1, which
required a repetitive operational test for discrepancies of the stall
warning system and stick pusher in the flight configuration for ATR-GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72
airplanes. This service information specifies new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
EASA AD 2020-0249R1 revises EASA AD 2020-0249, which corresponds to FAA
AD 2020-26-17, Amendment 39-21372 (85 FR 81795, December 17, 2020) (AD
2020-26-17).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2022-0200, dated September 26, 2022,
which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation
by reference as of March 14, 2023 (88 FR 7867, February 7, 2023).
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 17 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2023-02-08 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-08, Amendment 39-22315 (88
FR 7867, February 7, 2023); and
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b. Adding the following new Airworthiness Directive:
2024-19-02 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-22844; Docket No. FAA-2024-1482; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-
00135-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 15,
2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023-02-08, Amendment 39-22315 (88 FR 7867,
February 7, 2023) (AD 2023-02-08).
This AD affects AD 2020-26-17, Amendment 39-21372 (85 FR 81795,
December 17, 2020) (AD 2020-26-17).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
Model ATR42-500 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 16, 2023.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address among other things, fatigue cracking and
damage in principal structural elements. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With a New Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2023-02-08, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness dated on or before July 29, 2022: Except as specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD, comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0200, dated September
26, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0200). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0200, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(k) of AD 2023-02-08, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0200 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0200 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 March 14, 2023 (the effective
date of AD 2023-02-08).
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0200 is at the applicable
``limitations'' and ``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0200, or within 90
days after March 14, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-02-08),
whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0200 do not apply to this AD.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0200 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With New
Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2023-02-08, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0200.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024-0052, dated February 23, 2024 (EASA AD
2024-0052). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0052
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024-0052.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0052 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 2024-0052 is at the applicable
``limitations'' and ``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0052, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in
paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2024-0052.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2024-0052.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
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 CDCCLs are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2024-0052.
(m) Terminating Action for Certain Tasks Required by AD 2020-26-17
For Model ATR42-500 airplanes only: Accomplishing the actions
required by this AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD
2020-26-17 for the tasks identified in the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2024-0052 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, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (o) of this AD and email 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.
(o) 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].
(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 November 15,
2024.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0052,
dated February 23, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved for IBR on March 14,
2023 (88 FR 7867, February 7, 2023).
(i) EASA AD 2022-0200, dated September 26, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999
000; email: [email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) 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.
(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 [email protected].
Issued on September 10, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-23539 Filed 10-10-24; 8:45 am]
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