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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 161 / Monday, August 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 48855
burden on any operator nor increase the products identified in this rulemaking 8–300 series airplanes; certificated in any
scope of the AD. action. category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to
Costs of Compliance Regulatory Findings certain operator maintenance documents to
This AD affects about 185 Bombardier We have determined that this AD will include new inspections. Compliance with
Model DHC–8–101, –102, –103, –106, not have federalism implications under these inspections is required by 14 CFR
–201, –202, –301, –311, and –315 Executive Order 13132. This AD will 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
airplanes of U.S. registry. previously modified, altered or repaired in
not have a substantial direct effect on
the areas addressed by these inspections, the
The installation of a placard that is the States, on the relationship between operator may not be able to accomplish the
required by AD 2000–02–13, and the National Government and the States, inspections described in the revision. In this
retained in this AD, requires about 1 or on the distribution of power and situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403 (c),
work hour per airplane, at an average responsibilities among the various the operator must request approval for an
labor rate of $65 per work hour. No levels of government. alternative method of compliance in
parts are required. Based on these For the reasons discussed above, I accordance with paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
figures, the cost impact of the placard certify that this AD: The request should include a description of
installation on U.S. operators is (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory changes to the required inspections that will
estimated to be $12,025, or $65 per action’’ under Executive Order 12866; ensure the continued damage tolerance of the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under affected structure. The FAA has provided
airplane.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures guidance for this determination in Advisory
The installation of the preventative
Circular (AC) 25–1529.
system that is required by AD 2000–02– (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
13, and retained in this AD, requires (3) Will not have a significant Unsafe Condition
about 123 work hours per airplane, at an economic impact, positive or negative, (d) This AD was prompted by in-service
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. on a substantial number of small entities issues reported by operators who
We estimate that required parts will cost under the criteria of the Regulatory incorporated a certain Bombardier service
approximately $12,000 per airplane. Flexibility Act. bulletin as an alternative method of
Based on these figures, the cost impact We prepared a regulatory evaluation compliance to AD 2000–02–13. We are
of the installation of the preventative of the estimated costs to comply with issuing this AD to prevent the inadvertent
system on U.S. operators is estimated to this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for activation of ground beta mode during flight,
a location to examine the regulatory which could lead to engine overspeed,
be $3,699,075, or $19,995 per airplane.
evaluation. engine damage or failure, and consequent
The operational check of the beta reduced controllability of the airplane.
lockout system will take about 1 work List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
hour per airplane, per check cycle, at an Compliance
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) You are responsible for having the
No parts are required. Based on these safety, Incorporation by reference, actions required by this AD performed within
figures, the estimated cost of the new Safety. the compliance times specified, unless the
operational check specified in this AD actions have already been done.
Adoption of the Amendment
for U.S. operators is $12,025, or $65 per Requirements of AD 2000–02–13
airplane, per check cycle. ■ Accordingly, under the authority
The revision of the Airworthiness delegated to me by the Administrator, Installation of Placard
Limitations document would take about the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Within 30 days after March 1, 2000 (the
1 work hour per airplane, at an average follows: effective date of AD 2000–02–13), install a
labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based placard in a prominent location on the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS instrument panel of the cockpit that states:
on these figures, the estimated cost of
DIRECTIVES ‘‘Positioning of the power levers below the
the revision specified in the AD for U.S.
flight idle stop during flight is prohibited.
operators is $12,025, or $65 per ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Such positioning may lead to loss of airplane
airplane. continues to read as follows: control, or may result in an engine overspeed
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. condition and consequent loss of engine
power.’’
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Installation of System Preventing Excessive
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Lowering of Power Levers in Flight
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
removing amendment 39–11531 (65 FR (g) Within 2 years after March 1, 2000,
Section 106, describes the authority of
4095, January 26, 2000) and by adding install a system that would prevent
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
the following new airworthiness positioning the power levers below the flight
Aviation Programs, describes in more
directive (AD): idle stop during flight, in accordance with a
detail the scope of the Agency’s method approved by the Manager, New York
authority. 2005–13–35 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de
Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39–14172. Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Following accomplishment of that
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Docket No. FAA–2005–20730;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–68–AD. installation, the placard required by
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Effective Date (h) In the event that the system required by
section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) This AD becomes effective September paragraph (g) of this AD malfunctions, or if
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 26, 2005. the use of an override (if installed) is
air commerce by prescribing regulations necessary, the airplane may be operated for
Affected ADs three days to a location where required
for practices, methods, and procedures
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2000–02–13, maintenance/repair can be performed,
the Administrator finds necessary for provided the system required by paragraph
amendment 39–11531.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (g) of this AD has been properly deactivated
is within the scope of that authority Applicability and placarded for flightcrew awareness, in
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) This AD applies to all Bombardier accordance with the FAA-approved Master
that is likely to exist or develop on Model DHC–8–100, DHC–8–200, and DHC– Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).
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48856 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 161 / Monday, August 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
New Requirements of This AD Bulletin 8–76–24: Within 50 flight hours after check at intervals specified in the applicable
the effective date of this AD, perform an de Havilland temporary revision (TR) listed
Operational Checks of the Beta Lockout operational check of the beta lockout system
System in Table 2 of this AD.
in accordance with the applicable de
(i) For airplanes that have been modified Havilland Dash 8 task card listed in Table 1
in accordance with Bombardier Service of this AD. Thereafter repeat the operational
–101, –102, –103, and –106 airplanes ................................. Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ........... November 21, 2003.
–201 and –202 airplanes ....................................................... Dash 8 Series 200 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ........... November 21, 2003.
–301, –311, and –315 airplanes ............................................ Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ........... November 21, 2003.
Revision of Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) applicable Instructions for Continued the applicable Bombardier DHC–8
Section Airworthiness by incorporating the contents Maintenance Program Support Manual
(j) Within 30 days after the effective date of the applicable de Havilland TR listed in (PSM).
of this AD, revise the AWL section of the Table 2 of this AD into the AWL section of
TABLE 2.—TRS
de Havilland
DHC–8 model Dated For PSM
TR
–101, –102, –103, and –106 airplanes ........................................................................................... AWL–86 ...... March 17, 2003 1–8–7
–201 and –202 airplanes ................................................................................................................ AWL 2–26 ... March 17, 2003 1–82–7
–301, –311, and –315 airplanes ..................................................................................................... AWL 3–93 ... March 17, 2003 1–83–7
(k) When the information in the applicable (2) AMOCS approved previously in Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123
de Havilland TR identified in Table 2 of this accordance with AD 2000–02–13 are Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
AD has been included in the general acceptable for the corresponding 1Y5, Canada. To view the AD docket, go to
revisions of the applicable PSM identified in requirements of this AD. the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Table 2 of this AD, the general revisions may Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
be inserted in the PSM, and the applicable Materials Incorporated by Reference
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
TR may be removed from the AWL section (m) You must use the documents listed in
Table 3 of this AD to perform the actions that Washington, DC. To review copies of the
of the Instruction for Continued
are required by this AD, unless the AD service information, go to the National
Airworthiness.
specifies otherwise. The Director of the Archives and Records Administration
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Federal Register approves the incorporation (NARA). For information on the availability
(l)(1) The Manager, New York ACO has the by reference of these documents in of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
requested in accordance with the procedures part 51. To get copies of the service federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
found in 14 CFR 39.19. information, contact Bombardier, Inc., ibr_locations.html.
Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ................................................................................ November 21, 2003 1–8–7TC.
Dash 8 Series 200 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ................................................................................ November 21, 2003 1–82–7TC.
Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance Task Card 6120/10 ................................................................................ November 21, 2003 1–83–7TC.
Temporary Revision AWL–86 .................................................................................................................... March 17, 2003 ...... 1–8–7.
Temporary Revision AWL 2–26 ................................................................................................................. March 17, 2003 ...... 1–82–7.
Temporary Revision AWL 3–93 ................................................................................................................. March 17, 2003 ...... 1–83–7.
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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 161 / Monday, August 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 48857
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, ADDRESSES: To get the service design change was made in this area
2005. information identified in this AD, beginning with serial number 10175 of
Ali Bahrami, contact Tiger Aircraft LLC, 226 Pilot the Model AG–5B airplanes. Therefore,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401. FAA determined that the action should
Aircraft Certification Service. To view the AD docket, go to the not apply to Model AG–5B airplanes
[FR Doc. 05–12841 Filed 8–19–05; 8:45 am] Docket Management Facility; U.S. with a serial number of 10175 or higher.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Department of Transportation, 400 Has FAA taken any action to this
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, point? We issued a proposal to amend
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– part 39 of the Federal Aviation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 001 or on the Internet at http:// Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is an AD that would apply to all Tiger
Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2005–20968; Directorate Identifier Aircraft LLC (Type Certificate A16EA
94–CE–15–AD. formerly held by American General
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aircraft Corporation and Grumman
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20968; Directorate Richard Beckwith, Aerospace Engineer, American Aviation Corporation) Models
Identifier 94–CE–15–AD; Amendment 39– New York Aircraft Certification Office AA–5, AA–5A, AA–5B, and AG–5B
14222; AD 95–19–15 R1] (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, airplanes. This proposal was published
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516– in the Federal Register as a notice of
RIN 2120–AA64
794–5531; facsimile: 516–794–5531. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on May
Airworthiness Directives; Tiger Aircraft SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 19, 2005 (70 FR 28854). The NPRM
LLC Models AA–5, AA–5A, AA–5B, and proposed to retain all the actions of AD
Discussion 95–19–15 for all airplanes originally
AG–5B Airplanes
What events have caused this AD? affected, but proposed to cut off the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA has received four reports applicability for the Model AG–5B
Administration (FAA), DOT. (three in England and one in the United airplanes at serial number 10174.
ACTION: Final rule. States) of wing attach shoulder bolt Comments
failure on Tiger Aircraft LLC (Type
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising Certificate A16EA formerly held by Was the public invited to comment?
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95–19–15 American General Aircraft Corporation We provided the public the opportunity
for all Tiger Aircraft LLC (Type (AGAC) and Grumman American to participate in developing this AD.
Certificate A16EA formerly held by Aviation Corporation (GAAC)) Models The following presents the comments
American General Aircraft Corporation AA–5, AA–5A, AA–5B, and AG–5B received on the proposal and FAA’s
and Grumman American Aviation airplanes. Investigation reveals that response to each comment:
Corporation) Models AA–5, AA–5A, excessive wing to center spar clearance Comment Issue No. 1: Type Certificate
AA–5B, and AG–5B airplanes. AD 95– could have contributed to the bolt Data Sheet (TCDS) Number (No.) Is
19–15 currently requires you to inspect failures; however, in each of the four Referenced Incorrectly in the NPRM
the wing attach shoulder bolts for instances, the bolts failed before
fretting, scoring, wear, or enlarged or reaching the service life of 7,250 hours What is the commenter’s concern? A
elongated mounting holes (known as time-in-service (TIS). The FAA has letter from Tiger Aircraft LLC notes that
damage from hereon); replace any determined that, to assure the safety of the TCDS No. A16EH in the NPRM is
damaged parts; repair any damaged these airplanes, the established service referenced incorrectly. The TCDS
areas; inspect the wing spar at the center life of these bolts needed review. Our should be No. A16EA.
spar clearance gap for excessive What is FAA’s response to the
review of service life on Tiger Aircraft
clearance; and shim the spar if excessive concern? We concur. We will correct all
LLC (Type Certificate A16EA formerly
clearance is found. That AD was written reference in the final rule of the TCDS
held by AGAC and GAAC) Models AA–
to apply to all serial numbers of all to No. A16EA.
5, AA–5A, AA–5B, and AG–5B
models. A design change was made in airplanes caused us to issue AD 95–19– Comment Issue No. 2: Manufacturer’s
this area beginning with serial number 15, Amendment 39–9377 (60 FR 48628, Contact Information Is Incorrect in the
10175 of the Model AG–5B airplanes. September 20, 1995). AD 95–19–15 NPRM
Therefore, the action should not apply currently requires the following on
to Model AG–5B airplanes with a serial What is the commenter’s concern?
Tiger Aircraft LLC (Type Certificate The commenter from Tiger Aircraft LLC
number of 10175 or higher. This AD A16EA formerly held by AGAC and
retains all the actions of AD 95–19–15 requests that FAA change the contact
GAAC) Models AA–5, AA–5A, AA–5B, information to that for Tiger Aircraft
for all airplanes originally affected, but and AG–5B airplanes, all serial
cuts off the applicability for the Model LLC. American General Aircraft
numbers: Corporation is out of business.
AG–5B airplanes at serial number —Inspect the wing attach shoulder bolts What is FAA’s response to the
10174. We are issuing this AD to for fretting, scoring, wear, or enlarged concern? The FAA concurs. We will
continue to prevent wing attach or elongated mounting holes (known change the contact information in the
shoulder bolt failure, which, if not as damage from hereon), and replace final rule to show Tiger Aircraft LLC.
detected and corrected, could lead to any damaged parts and repairing any
structural damage of the wing/fuselage damaged areas; Conclusion
to the point of failure. —Inspect the wing spar at the center What is FAA’s final determination on
DATES: This AD becomes effective on spar clearance gap for excessive this issue? We have carefully reviewed
October 3, 2005. clearance; and the available data and determined that
As of October 3, 2005, the Director of —Shim the spar if excessive clearance is air safety and the public interest require
the Federal Register approved the found. adopting the AD as proposed except for
incorporation by reference of certain AD 95–19–15 was written to apply to the changes discussed above and minor
publications listed in the regulation. all serial numbers of all models. A editorial corrections. We have
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