[Federal Register: January 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 4)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19138; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-102-AD;
Amendment 39-13888; AD 2004-25-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model
Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra
Series 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 Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100 airplanes; and
Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes. This AD
requires adjusting the ground contact switches of the main landing
gear. This AD is prompted by two occurrences of uncommanded deployments
of the ground airbrakes during descent. We are issuing this AD to
prevent a false ``Ground'' position signal, which could result in
deployment of the ground airbrakes and reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 10, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
February 10, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25,
Savannah, Georgia 31402. You can examine this information at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
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,
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Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19138; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-102-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Technical information: 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.
Plain language information: Marcia Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with an AD for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100
airplanes; and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series
airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on October 4,
2004 (69 FR 59147), proposed to require adjusting the ground contact
switches of the main landing gear.
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.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 106 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
actions will take about 3 work hours per airplane, at an average labor
rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the AD for U.S. operators is $20,670, or $195 per airplane.
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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2004-25-01 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel Aircraft
Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-13888. Docket No. FAA-2004-19138;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-102-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 10, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream
100 airplanes; and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series
airplanes; serial numbers 004 through 127 inclusive; certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by two occurrences of uncommanded
deployments of the ground airbrakes during descent. We are issuing
this AD to prevent a false ``Ground'' position signal, which could
result in deployment of the ground airbrakes and 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.
Corrective Action
(f) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
adjust the ground contact switches of the left and right main
landing gear, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 1125-32A-233, Revision 1, dated
August 1, 2003. Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) 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
(h) Israeli airworthiness directive 32-03-08-05, dated September
4, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 1125-32A-233,
Revision 1, dated August 1, 2003, 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
this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
For copies of the service information, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, Georgia
31402. For information on the availability of this material at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741-
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
You may view the AD docket
at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 29, 2004.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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