[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 105 (Thursday, May 31, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29467-29470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-13182]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD; Amendment 39-12239; AD 2001-10-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG Water 
Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that 
is applicable to certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, 
coffee makers, and beverage makers. This action requires inspecting the 
wiring for indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if 
indications are found, replacing the wiring. This amendment is prompted 
by reports of discolored and partially melted wires. The actions 
specified in this amendment are intended to prevent a fire in the 
galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical 
terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and 
cabin and loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: Effective June 15, 2001. The incorporation by reference of 
certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the 
Director of the Federal Register as of June 15, 2001.
    Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or 
before July 30, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), New England Region, Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299. Comments may also be sent 
via the Internet using the following address: ``[email protected].'' Comments sent via the Internet must contain the 
docket number in the subject line.
    The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from 
Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161, 
35721 Herborn Germany, telephone international code 49-2772-707-0; fax 
international code 49-2772-707-141. This information may be examined at 
the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal 
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston 
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone 
781-238-7155; fax 781-238-7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the 
airworthiness authority for Germany, recently notified the FAA that an 
unsafe condition may exist on certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG coffee 
makers, water boilers, and beverage makers. The LBA advises that there 
have been 10 reports of discolored wires and two reports of partially 
melted wires. The crimping of the presently installed Faston Terminals 
part number (P/N) 3-520133-2 with blue nylon insulation may be 
insufficient for carrying the full electrical current flowing through 
that terminal. The insufficient crimping could cause an increased 
contact resistance in the terminal. The increased contact resistance 
could result in an increased terminal temperature, discoloration of the 
insulation, and a melting of the terminal insulation.

Manufacturer's Service Information

    Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG has issued service bulletins (SB's) E33-
4-007SB, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000; E33-4-009SB, dated October 
24, 2000; E33-4-010SB, dated October 20, 2000; E33-4-011SB, dated 
October 21, 2000; E33-4-012SB, dated October 24, 2000; E33-4-013SB, 
dated October 23, 2000; E33-4-014SB, Revision 1, dated November 6, 
2000; E33-4-015SB, dated October 23, 2000; and E33-4-016SB, Revision 1, 
dated November 6, 2000; that specify procedures for replacing the wires 
on temperature limiters installed on certain P/N water boilers, coffee 
makers, and beverage makers. The LBA classified these service bulletins 
as mandatory and issued AD 2000-379 in order to assure the 
airworthiness of these products in Germany.

Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement

    These appliances are manufactured in Germany and are used on 
airplanes that are type certificated for operation in the United States 
under the provisions of Sec. 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. 
Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA has kept 
the FAA informed of the situation described above. The FAA has examined 
the findings of the LBA, reviewed all available information, and 
determined that AD action is necessary for products of this type design 
that are used on airplanes certificated for operation in the United 
States.

Requirements of This AD

    Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to 
exist or develop on other appliances that are used on aircraft 
registered in the United States, this AD is being issued to prevent a 
fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the 
electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the 
cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires 
an inspection for discoloration or melting of the wires, and if 
discolored or melted, the replacement of wires on the temperature 
limiters installed on certain water boilers, coffee makers, and 
beverage makers with P/N's that are listed in this AD. The replacements 
must be done in accordance with the service bulletins described 
previously.

Immediate Adoption

    Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior 
public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for 
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

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Comments Invited

    Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves 
requirements affecting flight safety and, thus, was not preceded by 
notice and an opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on 
this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by 
submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. 
Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted 
in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All 
communications received on or before the closing date for comments will 
be considered, and this rule may be amended in light of the comments 
received. Factual information that supports the commenter's ideas and 
suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the 
AD action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be 
needed.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be 
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the 
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that 
summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this 
AD will be filed in the Rules Docket.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
submitted in response to this notice must submit a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to Docket Number 2000-NE-58-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
returned to the commenter.

Regulatory Impact

    This final rule does not have federalism implications, as defined 
in Executive Order 13132, because it 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. Accordingly, 
the FAA has not consulted with state authorities prior to publication 
of this final rule.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation is an emergency 
regulation that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe 
condition in aircraft, and is not a ``significant regulatory action'' 
under Executive Order 12866. It has been determined further that this 
action involves an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is determined 
that this emergency regulation otherwise would be significant under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final regulatory evaluation will 
be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy of it, if filed, may 
be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the 
caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.


Sec. 39.13  [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

2001-10-13  Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG: Amendment 39-12239. Docket 
2000-NE-58-AD.

Applicability

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to certain 
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and 
beverage makers, listed by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) 
in Table 1 of this AD. These products are installed on but not 
limited to Airbus Industrie A319, A320, A330, AVRO RJ, Boeing 
Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and Bombardier RJ airplanes.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each appliance identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For appliances that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of 
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of 
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.

Compliance

    Compliance with this AD is required within 50 flight hours after 
the effective date of this AD, unless already done.
    To prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate 
crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result 
in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the 
airplane, do the following:
    (a) Inspect wire terminals (faston type) on temperature limiters 
of remote water boilers, coffee makers, water boilers, and beverage 
makers that are listed by P/N in Table 1 of this AD for 
discoloration or melting of wire terminal insulation.
    (b) If terminal insulation is discolored or melted, replace the 
entire wire in accordance with the applicable service bulletin (SB) 
specified for the appliance in Table 1 as follows:

                         Table 1.--Appliance P/N and Applicable SB for Wire Replacement
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                                                                                               Replace wiring in
            Appliance                Appliance P/N            SN           Tank assembly P/N  accordance with SB
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(1) Remote Water Boiler.........  62204-001-029,      00-04-0001 thru 00- 62203-001-005 and   E33-4-007SB,
                                   62204-001-031,      07-0033 and 00-07-  62203-001-007.      Revision 2, dated
                                   62204-001-037,      0038.                                   December 4, 2000,
                                   62204-001-043,                                              Accomplishment
                                   62204-001-047,                                              Instructions 3.A.
                                   and 62204-001-049.                                          through 3.O.
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(2) Coffee Maker................  (i) 64755.........  00-05-0001 and 00-  64761-025-001.....  E33-4-009SB, dated
                                                       09-0003.                                October 24, 2000,
                                                                                               Accomplish
                                                                                               Instructions 3.A.
                                                                                               through 3.J.

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                                  (ii) 64753-001-003  00-01-0001 thru 00- 64761-025-001.....  E33-4-011SB, dated
                                                       08-0060, 00-07-                         October 21, 2000,
                                                       0065 thru 00-09-                        Accomplish
                                                       0079.                                   Instructions 3.A.
                                                                                               through 3.J.
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                                  (iii) 64753-201-    00-05-0001 and 00-  64761-025-001.....  E33-4-012SB, dated
                                   003.                05-0002.                                October 24, 2000,
                                                                                               Accomplish
                                                                                               Instructions 3.A
                                                                                               through 3.J.
                                  (iv) 64769-001-005  00-04-0001 thru 00- 64769-025-003.....  E33-4-013SB, dated
                                   and 64769-001-007.  09-0033.                                October 23, 2000,
                                                                                               Accomplish
                                                                                               Instructions 3.A.
                                                                                               through 3.Q.
                                  (v) 64790-1.......  00-08-0001 thru 00- 64790-331-001.....  E33-4-015SB, dated
                                                       08-0003.                                October 23, 2000,
                                                                                               Accomplish
                                                                                               instructions 3.A.
                                                                                               through 3.L.
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(3) Water Boiler................  62197-001-001.....  00-04-0001 thru 00- 62197-015-001.....  E33-4-010SB, dated
                                                       05-0023, 00-08-                         October 20, 2000,
                                                       0026, thru 00-09-                       Accomplish
                                                       0052 and 00-09-                         Instructions 3.A.
                                                       0055.                                   through 3.S.
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(4) Beverage Maker..............  (i) 64771-001-001.  00-04-0013 thru 00- 64771-025-005.....  E33-4-014SB,
                                                       04-0039, 00-04-                         Revision 1, dated
                                                       0043 thru 00-08-                        November 6, 2000,
                                                       0302, 00-08-0307                        Accomplishment
                                                       thru 00-08-0346,                        Instructions 3.A.
                                                       and 00-09-0368                          through 3.J.
                                                       thru 00-09-0371.
                                  (ii) 64771-001-003  00-02-0001 thru 00- 64771-025-001.....  E33-4-016SB,
                                                       03-0005, 00-04-                         Revision 1, dated
                                                       0007 thru 00-04-                        November 6, 2000,
                                                       0012, 00-04-0042                        Accomplishment
                                                       thru 00-04-0042,                        Instructions 3.A.
                                                       00-04-0053 thru                         through 3.J.
                                                       00-04-0057, 00-05-
                                                       0087 thru 00-05-
                                                       0094, 00-07-0135
                                                       thru 00-07-0138,
                                                       00-08-0303 thru
                                                       00-08-306, 00-08-
                                                       0347 thru 00-08-
                                                       0354, and 00-09-
                                                       0365 thru 00-09-
                                                       0367.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO). Operators shall submit their requests through an 
appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add 
comments and then send it to the Manager, Boston ACO.

    Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, 
if any, may be obtained from the Boston ACO.

Special Flight Permits

    (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
Secs. 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where the 
requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference Material

    (e) The actions required by this AD shall be performed in 
accordance with the following Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG service 
bulletins, as applicable:

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          Document No.                    Pages                   Revision                      Date
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E33-4-007SB; Total pages: 7....  All....................  Revision 2.............  December 4, 2000.
E33-4-009SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 24, 2000.
E33-4-010SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 20, 2000.
E33-4-011SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 21, 2000.
E33-4-012SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 24, 2000.
E33-4-013SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 23, 2000.
E33-4-014SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Revision 1.............  November 6, 2000.
E33-4-015SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Original...............  October 23, 2000.
E33-4-016SB; Total pages: 5....  All....................  Revision 1.............  November 6, 2000.
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    This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of 
the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 
part 51. Copies may be obtained from Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL 
Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161, 35721 Herborn Germany, telephone 
international code 49-2772-707-0; fax international code 49-2772-
707-141. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC.

    Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Luftfahrt-
Bundesamt airworthiness directive 2000-379, dated November 13, 2000.

Effective Date of This AD

    (f) This amendment becomes effective on June 15, 2001.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 17, 2001.
Diane S. Romanosky,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 01-13182 Filed 5-30-01; 8:45 am]
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