[Federal Register: August 18, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 159)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-CE-20-AD; Amendment 39-13270; AD 2003-16-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100,
228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
applies to certain Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH (Dornier) Models 228-100,
228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes that have
electrical cabin/cockpit heater option P05 or option P09 installed.
This AD requires you to modify the cockpit and cabin auxiliary heating
wiring. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany.
The actions specified by this AD are intended to correct problems with
the current design of the heater wiring, which could result in failure
of the auxiliary cabin heater. Such failure could lead to overheating
and smoke in the cockpit.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on October 6, 2003.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of
October 6, 2003.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service information referenced in this AD
from Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH, Customer Support, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230
Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: (08153) 300;
facsimile: (08153) 304463. You may view this information at the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2003-CE-20-AD, 901 Locust, Room
506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA),
which is the airworthiness authority for Germany, recently notified FAA
that an unsafe condition may exist on certain Dornier Models 228-100,
228-101, 228-200 and 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes. The LBA
reports an occurrence of stuck contacts of the power relay of the
heating circuit to the
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auxiliary cabin heater, Dornier option P05 or P09.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Failure of the
auxiliary cabin heater could lead to overheating and smoke in the
cockpit.
Has FAA taken any action to this point? We issued a proposal to
amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to certain Dornier Models 228-100, 228-
101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes that have
electrical cabin/cockpit heater option P05 or option P09 installed.
This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on May 15, 2003 (68 FR 26242). The NPRM
proposed to require you to modify the cockpit and cabin auxiliary
heating wiring.
Was the public invited to comment? The FAA encouraged interested
persons to participate in the making of this amendment. We did not
receive any comments on the proposed rule or on our determination of
the cost to the public.
FAA's Determination
What is FAA's final determination on this issue? After careful
review of all available information related to the subject presented
above, we have determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed except for minor editorial
corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections:
--Provide the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
--Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July
22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation now includes
material that relates to special flight permits, alternative methods of
compliance, and altered products. This material previously was included
in each individual AD. Since this material is included in 14 CFR part
39, we will not include it in future AD actions.
Cost Impact
How many airplanes does this AD impact? We estimate that this AD
affects 14 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What is the cost impact of this AD on owners/operators of the
affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to accomplish this
modification. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes
that may need such modification:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane
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3 workhours x $60 per hour = $180..... $95 $275
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Regulatory Impact
Does this AD impact various entities? The regulations adopted
herein 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. Therefore, it is determined that this final rule does not
have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
Does this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (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. A copy
of the final 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, 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 part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (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. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding a new AD to read as follows:
2003-16-17 Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH: Amendment 39-13270; Docket No.
2003-CE-20-AD.
(a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD affects
Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
(1) Certificated in any category; and
(2) Equipped with electrical cabin/cockpit heater option P05 or
option P09 auxiliary cabin heater(s) (32HA/35HA or 51HA/52HA).
(b) Who must comply with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate
any of the airplanes identified in paragraph (a) of this AD must
comply with this AD.
(c) What problem does this AD address? The actions specified by
this AD are intended to correct problems with the current design of
the heater wiring, which could result in failure of the auxiliary
cabin heater. Such failure could lead to overheating and smoke in
the cockpit.
(d) What actions must I accomplish to address this problem? To
address this problem, you must accomplish the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Modify any installed Within the next 50 In accordance with
cockpit and cabin auxiliary hours time-in- Fairchild Dornier
cabin heater (32HA/35HA or service (TIS) after Dornier 228 Service
51HA/52HA) heating wiring. October 6, 2003 Bulletin No. SB-228-
(the effective date 249, Revision No.
of this AD), unless 1, dated October
already 14, 2002, and
accomplished. following standard
Removal from the practices.
airplane of any
unmodified
auxiliary cabin
heater (32HA/35HA
or 51HA/52HA) is
terminating action
for this AD.
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(2) Do not install any As of October 6, Not applicable.
auxiliary cabin heater 2003 (the effective
(32HA/35HA or 51HA/52HA) date of this AD).
(or FAA-approved equivalent
part number) unless it has
been modified as required
in paragraph (d)(1) of
effective this AD.
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(e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? To use an
alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance time,
follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Send these requests to the
Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate. For
information on any already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
(f) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by
reference? Actions required by this AD must be done in accordance
with Fairchild Dornier Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB-228-249,
Revision No. 1, dated October 14, 2002. The Director of the Federal
Register approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get copies from Dornier Luftfahrt
GmbH, Customer Support, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Federal
Republic of Germany; telephone: (08153) 300; facsimile: (08153)
304463. You may view copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri,
or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,
NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in German AD Number
2002-264, dated September 19, 2002.
(g) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment
becomes effective on October 6, 2003.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 7, 2003.
Michael Gallagher,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 03-20709 Filed 8-15-03; 8:45 am]
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