FR Doc 05-16003

[Federal Register: August 15, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 156)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47722-47725]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD;
Amendment 39-14220; AD 2005-16-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and
GV-SP Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Gulfstream Model G-IV and GV series airplanes, and certain GIV-X and
GV-SP series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection to
determine if a certain floor heater pad system is installed, and
deactivation of the subject floor heater pad system if it is installed.
This AD results from an incident of short-circuiting of the floor
heater pads, in which no circuit breakers tripped in response to the
short-circuiting. We are issuing this AD to prevent short-circuiting of
the floor heater pad system, which could result in a fire in the
airplane cabin.

DATES: Effective Date: August 30, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 30,
2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 14, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow

the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your

comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications
Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206, for service
information identified in this AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Chupka, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite
450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703-6070; fax (770) 703-
6097.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We have received a report of an incident in which an Adel Wiggins
floor heater pad system short-circuited on a Gulfstream GV-SP series
airplane. The short-circuit was discovered after an odor of burning was
detected emanating from the floor of the cabin. The short-circuit
resulted in localized damage to the floorboard and carpet. No circuit
breakers tripped as a result of the short-circuiting. This condition,
if not corrected, could result in a fire in the airplane cabin.
The subject Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system may also be
installed on all Gulfstream Model G-IV and G-V series airplanes and
certain Gulfstream Model GIV-X series airplanes. Therefore, those
models may be subject to the unsafe condition revealed on certain Model
GV-SP series airplanes.

Relevant Service Information

We have reviewed the service information specified in the table
below.

Relevant Gulfstream Service Information
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For Gulfstream model-- Document title Date
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G-IV........................ Gulfstream G-IV June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GV.......................... Gulfstream GV Alert June 13, 2005.
Customer Bulletin
22.
G-IV (G300)................. Gulfstream G300 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G350)................ Gulfstream G350 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
G-IV (G400)................. Gulfstream G400 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G450)................ Gulfstream G450 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
GV-SP (G500)................ Gulfstream G500 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.

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GV-SP (G550)................ Gulfstream G550 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.
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The customer bulletins specified in the table above describe
procedures for deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system by
capping and stowing all associated electrical wiring at each circuit
breaker for the floor heater pads, opening and collaring each
associated circuit breaker, and labeling each collared circuit breaker
inoperative. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition.
Each customer bulletin specified in the table above refers to
Gulfstream Drawing 1159SB50018 as an additional source of service
information for deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system.
This drawing is included as an attachment to each customer bulletin.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. Therefore, we are
issuing this AD to prevent short-circuiting of the floor heater pad
system, which could result in a fire in the airplane cabin. This AD
requires inspecting the airplane to determine if an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system is installed and, if one is installed, accomplishing
the actions specified in the service information described previously,
except as discussed under ``Differences Between the AD and Service
Information.''
We are allowing a special flight permit to be issued to operate the
airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished, provided that circuit breakers for the floor heater pad
system are pulled and collared.

Differences Between the AD and Service Information

A note under paragraph 1.A., Effectivity, of Gulfstream G-IV Alert
Customer Bulletin 33, Gulfstream GV Alert Customer Bulletin 22,
Gulfstream G300 Alert Customer Bulletin 33, and Gulfstream G400 Alert
Customer Bulletin 33, specifies contacting Gulfstream for assistance if
an airplane with the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system installed is
not listed in the effectivity block of the referenced Gulfstream repair
drawing. For any airplane that is found to have an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system installed but that is not listed in the effectivity
block of the referenced Gulfstream repair drawing, paragraph (h) of
this AD requires deactivating the system in accordance with a method
approved by the FAA.
Also, although the Accomplishment Instructions of the referenced
customer bulletins describe procedures for reporting compliance with
the customer bulletin to Gulfstream, this AD does not require that
action.
These differences have been coordinated with the manufacturer.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists to make this AD effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-
22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We will

also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of that web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
http://dms.dot.gov.

Examining the Dockets

You may 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 DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.

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 the regulation:
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); 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

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Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated
costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. 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]

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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2005-16-14 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-14220.
Docket No. FAA-2005-22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This AD becomes effective August 30, 2005.

Affected ADs

(b) None.

Applicability

Table 1.--Applicability
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Gulfstream model/series Serial Nos.
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G-IV................................ All.
GIV-X............................... 4001 through 4023 inclusive.
GV.................................. All.
GV-SP............................... 5001 through 5075 inclusive.
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Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from an incident of short-circuiting of the
floor heater pads, in which no circuit breakers tripped in response
to the short-circuiting. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
short-circuiting of the floor heater pad system, which could result
in a fire in the airplane 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.

Inspection To Determine If Subject System Installed

(f) Within 25 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever is first: Perform an inspection to determine
if an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is installed. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the presence of Adel Wiggins floor heater pads can be
conclusively determined from that review.

Deactivation of Adel Wiggins Floor Heater Pad System

(g) If an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is found during
the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Within 25
flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is first, deactivate the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable customer bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Although the
customer bulletins referenced in Table 2 of this AD specify to
report compliance to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that
action.

Table 2.--Service Information
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Customer bulletin,
Gulfstream model including Gulfstream Date
drawing 1159SB50018
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G-IV........................ Gulfstream G-IV June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GV.......................... Gulfstream GV Alert June 13, 2005.
Customer Bulletin
22.
G-IV (G300)................. Gulfstream G300 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G350)................ Gulfstream G350 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
G-IV (G400)................. Gulfstream G400 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G450)................ Gulfstream G450 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
GV-SP (G500)................ Gulfstream G500 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.
GV-SP (G550)................ Gulfstream G550 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3 June 13,
2005.
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Airplanes Not Identified in the Gulfstream Repair Drawing

(h) For any airplane that is found to have an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system installed but that is not listed in the
effectivity block of Gulfstream Drawing 1159SB50018: Within 25
flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is first, deactivate the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

Special Flight Permit

(i) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished, provided that
circuit breakers for the floor heater pad system are pulled and
collared.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(j) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in
14 CFR 39.19.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(k) You must use the documents specified in Table 3 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 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206. 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html
.

Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Alert customer bulletin, including
Gulfstream drawing 1159SB50018 Date
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Gulfstream G-IV Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream GV Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
22.
Gulfstream G300 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream G350 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
2.

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Gulfstream G400 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream G450 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
2.
Gulfstream G500 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
3.
Gulfstream G550 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
3.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 4, 2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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