[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19107-19108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3479]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22109; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-32-AD; 
Amendment 39-14557; AD 2006-08-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat (Formerly Farner); 
Cabin Attendant Seats Series 150 Type FN and Series 151 Type WN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner) cabin attendant seats series 150 type 
FN and series 151 type WN. This AD requires installing two protection 
fairings over the upper seat structure to cover the gap between the 
upper and lower seats and prevent any contact with the bottom seat 
folding mechanisms. This AD results from a child catching its fingers 
in the folding mechanism of the bottom of the attendant seat. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent injury resulting from contact with the 
bottom folding mechanism.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 18, 2006. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in the regulations as of May 18, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD 
from Sicma Aero Seat, 7 Rue Lucien Coupet, 36100 Issoudun, France; 
telephone 33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39, fax 33 (0) 2 54 03 15 16.
    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov 
or in Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 
FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone 
(781) 238-7161; fax (781) 238-7170.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 
with a proposed airworthiness directive (AD). The proposed AD applies 
to Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner) cabin attendant seats series 150 
type FN and series 151 type WN. We published the proposed AD in the 
Federal Register on October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57804). That action proposed 
to require installing two protection fairings over the upper seat 
structure to cover the gap between the upper and lower seats and 
prevent any contact with the bottom seat folding mechanisms.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the docket that contains the AD, any comments 
received, and any final disposition in person at the Docket Management 
Facility Docket Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 
647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Department of 
Transportation Nassif Building at the street address stated in 
ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
the DMS receives them.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on 
the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that 
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 5,584 Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner) cabin 
attendant seats, series 150 type FN and 151 type WN of the affected 
design installed on 698 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it 
will take about 3 work hours per airplane to perform the actions, and 
that the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Sicma has advised us 
that they will supply the modification kits at no cost. Based on the 
labor rate to install the kits, the total cost of the AD to U.S. 
operators will be $136,110.

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.
    We are 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

    We have determined that 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;

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    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
    We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and 
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the 
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2006-08-03 Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner): Amendment 39-14557. 
Docket No. FAA-2005-22109; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-32-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 18, 
2006.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner) cabin 
attendant seats series 150 type FN and 151 type WN, all part and 
serial numbers. These attendant seats are installed on, but not 
limited to, Airbus A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a child catching its fingers in the 
folding mechanism of the bottom of the attendant seat. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent injury resulting from contact with the 
bottom folding mechanism.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the 
actions have already been done.

Installing Protective Fairings

    (f) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install 
two protective fairings, part number (P/N) 160100-49, on each 
affected cabin attendant seat. Use the instructions in paragraph 2 
of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 150-25-036, Issue 1, dated 
February 10, 1999, and Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 151-25-037, 
Issue 1, dated February 10, 1999.
    (g) After installing the fairings, add or complete a 
modification placard, part number (P/N) 00-5179, indicating that the 
service bulletin has been completed. Use the instructions in 
paragraph 3 of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 150-25-036, Issue 1, 
dated February 10, 1999, and Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 151-
25-037, Issue 1, dated February 10, 1999.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (h) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, has the 
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD 
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (i) Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile airworthiness 
directive 1999-004 (AB), dated January 13, 1999, also addresses the 
subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use the Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletins specified 
in Table 1 to perform the installations required by this AD. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of the documents listed in Table 1 of this AD in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Sicma 
Aero Seat, 7 Rue Lucien Coupet, 36100 Issoudun, France; telephone 33 
(0) 2 54 03 39 39, fax 33 (0) 2 54 03 15 16 for a copy of this 
service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management 
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001, on the 
internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

                                      Table 1.--Incorporation by Reference
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        Service bulletin No.                      Page                Issue                   Date
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150-25-036..........................  ALL.........................          1  February 10, 1999.
 Total Pages: 8
151-25-037..........................  ALL.........................          1  February 10, 1999.
 Total Pages: 8
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    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 5, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06-3479 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
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