[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10348-10350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03424]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0962; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-028-AD;
Amendment 39-17760; AD 2014-04-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DORNIER
LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as main landing gear axle failure caused by initial fatigue
cracking and small pre-damage by corrosion. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 1, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 1,
2014.
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0962; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in this AD, contact RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253,
82231 Wessling, Germany; telephone: +49-(0)8153-30-2280; fax: +49-
(0)8153-30-3030; Internet: http://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model
228-212 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
November 19, 2013 (78 FR 69320). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI states:
An event of a main landing gear (MLG) axle break during
touchdown has been reported. The results of the subsequent technical
investigation indicated that improper restoration of corrosion
protection was the likely cause of the initial fatigue cracking.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
failure of the main landing gear axle, possibly resulting in a
runway excursion with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury
to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, RUAG Aerospace
Services GmbH issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-228-300, Rev. 1.
For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time
inspection of the MLG axle and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective actions.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0962-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD would affect 2 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 160 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $27,200, or $13,600 per product.
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 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 this AD:
(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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-
2013-0962; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013), the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of 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 adding the following new AD:
2014-04-02 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH: Amendment 39-17760; Docket No.
FAA-2013-0962; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-028-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 1,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improper
restoration of corrosion protection as the likely cause of initial
fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) axle. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct possible corrosion and cracking of the
MLG axle, which could lead to failure of the MLG axle resulting in a
runway excursion with consequent damage to the airplane and injury
to the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
(1) Inspect the MLG axle following the Accomplishment
Instructions in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013, at the
time specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), the
main landing gear (MLG) has 6,000 or more hours time-in-service
(TIS) since new or is 10 years old or is more than 10 years old:
Within the next 400 hours TIS after April 1, 2014 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 6 months after April 1, 2014
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(ii) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
the MLG has less than 6,000 hours TIS since new or is between 5 to
10 years old: Before or upon accumulating 6,400 hours TIS or within
6 months after April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
(2) If, during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, any discrepancies are found outside the limits specified in
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB-
228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013, before further flight,
make all necessary corrective actions following the Accomplishment
Instructions in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2013-0209, dated September 10, 2013, for related information. The
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0962-0002.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service Bulletin
No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH service information
identified in this AD, contact RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier
228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231 Wessling, Germany;
telephone: +49-(0)8153-30-2280; fax: +49-(0)8153-30-3030; Internet:
http://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 10, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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