[Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35516-35518]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20866; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-258-AD;
Amendment 39-14140; AD 2005-13-04]
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 a pressure test and detailed inspection of each fuselage drain
line to determine if there is a blockage, and related investigative/
corrective actions if necessary. This AD is prompted by a report of
leakage at one of the drain lines in the fuselage. We are issuing this
AD to prevent blockage within the drain lines, causing fluids to
collect. These fluids may freeze and expand, damaging the drain lines,
and allowing fuel to leak into the cabin and fuel vapors to come into
contact with ignition sources, which could result in consequent fire in
the cabin.
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-2005-20866; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-258-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 series
airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on April 6,
2005 (70 FR 17357), proposed to require a pressure test and detailed
inspection of each fuselage drain line to determine if there is a
blockage, and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary.
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. In addition, we noticed that we had
inadvertently reversed the qualifiers of the airplane models specified
in the applicability of the proposed AD. The applicability for this AD
has been corrected for this AD and now reads, ``This AD applies to
Avcraft Dornier Model 328-100 series airplanes having serial numbers
3005 through 3119 inclusive, and Avcraft Dornier Model 328-300 series
airplanes without option 033F003 ``Extended Range'' installed;
certificated in any category.''
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Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
changes 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
We estimate that this AD affects about 53 Model 328-100 airplanes
and 57 Model 328-300 airplanes of U.S. registry. 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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Pressure test............................. 2 $65 None........................ $130 110 $14,300
Detailed inspection....................... 5 65 None........................ 325 110 35,750
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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
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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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-13-04 AvCraft Aerospace Gmbh (Formerly Fairchild Dornier GmbH):
Amendment 39-14140. Docket No. FAA-2005-20866; Directorate
Identifier 2004-NM-258-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 series
airplanes having serial numbers 3005 through 3119 inclusive, and
AvCraft Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes without option
033F003 ``Extended Range'' installed; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a report of leakage at one of the
drain lines in the fuselage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
blockage within the drain lines, causing fluids to collect. These
fluids may freeze and expand, damaging the drain lines, and allowing
fuel to leak into the cabin and fuel vapors to come into contact
with ignition sources, which could result in consequent fire in the
cabin.
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.
Initial Pressure Test
(f) Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform
an initial pressure test and any applicable related investigative
and corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Avcraft Service Bulletin SB-328-53-462, Revision 1,
dated July 15, 2004 (for Model 328-100 series airplanes); or SB-
328J-53-214, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2004 (for Model 328-300
series airplanes); as applicable. Do any applicable related
investigative or corrective action before further flight.
Detailed Inspection
(g) After doing the pressure test required by paragraph (f) of
this AD, but not later than 24 months after the effective date of
this AD: Perform a detailed inspection and related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Avcraft Service Bulletin SB-328-53-462, Revision 1,
dated July 15, 2004; or SB-328J-53-214, Revision 1, dated July 15,
2004; as applicable.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
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 directives D-2004-448 and D-2004-449,
both effective
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October 14, 2004, also address the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Avcraft Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-53-462,
Revision 1, dated July 15, 2004; or Avcraft Dornier Service Bulletin
SB-328J-53-214, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2004; as applicable, 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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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, 2005.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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