[Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35514-35516]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20869; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-09-AD;
Amendment 39-14139; AD 2005-13-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300
Airplanes
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
certain AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes. This AD
requires operators to install colored identification strips on the
pulley brackets, fairlead bracket assemblies, operational assemblies,
and flight control cables. This AD is prompted by a report that the
flight control systems do not have elements that are distinctively
identified. We are issuing this AD to prevent the incorrect re-assembly
of the flight control system during maintenance, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 26, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July
26, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany.
Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any
final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at
http://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2005-20869; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-09-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with an AD for certain AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300
airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on April 6,
2005 (70 FR 17370), proposed to require operators to install colored
identification strips on the pulley brackets, fairlead bracket
assemblies, operational assemblies, and flight control cables.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of the proposed AD to identify
model designations as published in the most recent type certificate
data sheet for the affected models.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that these changes will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
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Installation............................................ 16 $65 $291 $1,331 112 $149,072
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The following table provides the estimated costs for operators to
comply with this AD if they have airplanes that are subject to the
concurrent requirements.
Estimated Costs--Concurrent Requirements
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Average labor Cost per
Concurrent Dornier Service Bulletin Work hours rate per hour Parts airplane
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SB-328-27-290......................... 5 $65 Operator Supplied....... $325
SB-328-27-291......................... 5 65 Operator Supplied....... 325
SB-328-27-292......................... 5 65 Operator Supplied....... 325
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SB-328J-27-035........................ 5 65 $462.................... 787
SB-328J-27-036........................ 5 65 578..................... 903
SB-328J-27-037........................ 5 65 Operator Supplied....... $325
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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;
(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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to
examine the regulatory evaluation.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-13-03 AvCraft Aerospace Gmbh (Formerly Fairchild Dornier GmbH):
Amendment 39-14139. Docket No. FAA-2005-20869; Directorate
Identifier 2004-NM-09-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 26, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300
series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in
Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-176, Revision 1, dated April 15,
2003; and Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-27-436, Revision 1, dated
April 15, 2003; as applicable.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a report that the flight control
systems do not have elements that are distinctively identified. We
are issuing this AD to prevent the incorrect re-assembly of the
flight control system during maintenance, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
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.
Installation
(f) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
install colored identification strips on the pulley brackets,
fairlead bracket assemblies, operational assemblies, and flight
control cables, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-176, Revision 1, dated April
15, 2003; or Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-27-436, Revision 1,
dated April 15, 2003; as applicable.
Prior or Concurrent Requirements
(g) Prior to or concurrently with the accomplishment of the
actions in paragraph (f) of this AD, accomplish the actions in the
applicable service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1.--Prior or Concurrent Requirements
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Dornier Service
Model Bulletin Revision Date Action
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328-100 airplanes............ SB-328-27-290......... 1................ December 8, 2000..... Relocate the
auto-pilot
rudder servo.
SB-328-27-291......... 1................ December 8, 2000..... Relocate the
auto-pilot
aileron servo.
SB-328-27-292......... 1................ December 8, 2000..... Relocate the
auto pilot
elevator
servo.
328-300 airplanes............ SB-328J-27-035........ Original......... April 25, 2000....... Relocate the
auto-pilot
rudder servo.
SB-328J-27-036........ Original......... April 25, 2000....... Relocate the
auto-pilot
elevator
servo.
SB-328J-27-037........ Original......... April 25, 2000....... Relocate the
auto-2000
pilot aileron
servo.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(i) German airworthiness directive 2003-376, effective November
11, 2003; and German airworthiness directive 2003-377, effective
November 11, 2003; also address the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the applicable service bulletins in Table 2 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register
approves the incorporation by reference of these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of
the service information, contact AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box
1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany. To view the AD docket, go to the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To
review copies of the service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or
go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
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Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Dornier service bulletin Revision level Date
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SB-328-27-290................. 1............... December 8, 2000.
SB-328-27-291................. 1............... December 8, 2000.
SB-328-27-292................. 1............... December 8, 2000.
SB-328-27-436................. 1............... April 15, 2003.
SB-328J-27-035................ Original........ April 25, 2000.
SB-328J-27-036................ Original........ April 25, 2000.
SB-328J-27-037................ Original........ April 25, 2000.
SB-328J-27-176................ 1............... April 15, 2003.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, 2005.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-12001 Filed 6-20-05; 8:45 am]
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