[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 110 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39311-39314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14252]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to 
supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to 
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage 
makers. That AD currently requires inspecting the wiring for 
indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if indications are 
found, replacing the wiring. This proposal would require replacing the 
wiring on those water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers 
whether or not they show indications of overheating or electrical 
arcing. This proposal is prompted by revisions to the manufacturer's 
service bulletins. The actions specified by the proposed AD 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: Comments must be received by August 6, 2002.

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. Comments may be inspected at this 
location between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The service information referenced in the proposed 
rule 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.

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) 238-7170.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to participate in the making of the 
proposed rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as 
they may desire. Communications should identify the Rules Docket

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number and be submitted in triplicate to the address specified above. 
All communications received on or before the closing date for comments, 
specified above, will be considered before taking action on the 
proposed rule. The proposals contained in this action may be changed in 
light of the comments received.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed 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 summarizing each FAA-public contact concerned with 
the substance of this proposal will be filed in the Rules Docket.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
submitted in response to this action 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.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this NPRM by submitting a request 
to the 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.

Discussion

    On May 17, 2001, the FAA issued AD 2001-10-13, Amendment 39-12239 
(66 FR 29467, May 31, 2001), to require 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 part numbers (P/N's) 
that are listed in this AD.
    The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the airworthiness authority 
for Germany, notified the FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on 
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage 
makers. The LBA informed the FAA that there have been 10 reports of 
discolored wires and two reports of partially melted wires. The 
crimping of the presently installed Faston Terminals 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.
    Since AD 2001-10-13 was issued, Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OGH has 
issued revised service bulletins (SB's) that require replacing all 
affected wire harnesses, change the serial number effectivities, the 
modification kit P/N's, and a tank assembly P/N callout.

Manufacturer's Service Information

    Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG has issued SB's No E33-4-011SB, Revision 
2, dated January 31, 2001; E33-4-012SB, Revision 1, dated November 20, 
2000; and E33-4-015SB, Revision 1, dated November 15, 2000, that 
specify procedures for replacing the wiring on certain P/N water 
boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers. The LBA classified these 
SB's as mandatory and issued AD 2000-379, dated November 13, 2000, in 
order to assure the airworthiness of these Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG 
water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers in the Federal 
Republic of Germany.

Bilateral Agreement Information

    These appliances are manufactured in the Federal Republic of 
Germany, and 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 certificated for operation in the United States.

Proposed Requirements of This AD

    Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to 
exist or develop on other Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, 
coffee makers, and beverage makers of the same type design that are 
used on airplanes registered in the United States, the proposed AD 
would require replacing the wiring on certain P/N water boilers, coffee 
makers, and beverage makers during the next repair, maintenance, or 
descaling of the product, during the next airplane check that allows 
for replacing the wiring, or within one calendar year after the 
effective date of the proposed AD, whichever occurs earlier. The 
actions would be required to be done in accordance with the service 
bulletins described previously.

Economic Analysis

    The FAA estimates that 175 products installed on airplanes of U.S. 
registry would be affected by this proposed AD. The FAA also estimates 
that it would take approximately 10 work hours per product to do the 
proposed replacement, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work 
hour. Required parts would cost approximately $20 per product. Based on 
these figures, the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators is 
estimated to be $21,700.

Regulatory Analysis

    This proposed 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 proposed rule.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed 
regulation (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 
and (3) if promulgated, 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. A copy of the draft 
regulatory evaluation prepared for this action is contained in the 
Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained by contacting the Rules 
Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 
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 removing Amendment 39-12239 (66 FR

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29467, May 31, 2001), and by adding a new airworthiness directive:

Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG: Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD. Supersedes AD 
2001-10-13, Amendment 39-12239.

Applicability

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to 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, Bombardier DHC-8-400, and 
Boeing Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 airplanes.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each product 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 products 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 (b) 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 as indicated, 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) Replace wiring 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 during the next repair, 
maintenance, or descaling of the product, during the next airplane 
check that allows for replacing the wiring, or within one calendar 
year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, 
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.........  62204-001-00-029,   00-04-001 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.
                                  (ii) 64753-001-003  00-01-0001 thru 00- 64761-025-001.....  E33-4-011SB,
                                                       09-0079, 00-09-                         Revision 2, dated
                                                       0100, and 00-09-                        January 31, 2001,
                                                       0101.                                   Accomplish
                                                                                               Instructions 3.A.
                                                                                               through 3.J.
                                  (iii) 64753-201-    00-05-0001, 00-05-  64761-025-001.....  E33-4-012SB,
                                   003.                0002, 00-07-0003,                       Revision 1, dated
                                                       and 00-07-0004.                         November 20,
                                                                                               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- 64790-393-101.....  E33-4-015SB,
                                                       08-0003.                                Revision 1, dated
                                                                                               November 15,
                                                                                               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.

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                                  (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

    (b) 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 must 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

    (c) 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 done.

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


    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 30, 2002.
Mark C. Fulmer,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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