Rule2022-24910
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
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Published
November 16, 2022
Effective
December 21, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that wing flap fairing debonding and corrosion were discovered at certain areas of the lower skin on both wings. This AD requires an inspection for corrosion in certain areas of the wing skin fairings, additional inspections if necessary, resealing the fairings with new fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68608-68610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24910]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0887; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00051-T;
Amendment 39-22215; AD 2022-21-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.)
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 G150 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports that wing flap fairing debonding and
corrosion were discovered at certain areas of the lower skin on both
wings. This AD requires an inspection for corrosion in certain areas of
the wing skin fairings, additional inspections if necessary, resealing
the fairings with new fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions,
as specified in a Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 21, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 21,
2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0887; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, Golan
Street, Airport City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972-3-9774665; fax 972-
3-9774592; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84e5edf4c4e9ebf0aae3ebf2aaede8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="71101801311c1e055f161e075f181d">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on the CAAI
website at <a href="http://caa.gov">caa.gov</a>.il.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-0887.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f0b0e01411d000b06010e2f090e0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8de9ece3a3ffe2e9e4e3eccdebececa3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 21, 2022 (87 FR 43459). The NPRM was prompted
by AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated January 1, 2022, issued by CAAI, which
is the aviation authority for Israel (referred to after this
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as the MCAI). There were reports that wing flap fairing debonding and
corrosion were discovered at the lower skin of rib 3 and rib 11 on both
wings. The MCAI states that the reason for the AD is to prevent the
possibility of flap fairing debonding, moisture intrusion and wing
lower skin corrosion at rib 3 and rib 11.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require an inspection for
corrosion in certain areas of the wing skin fairings, additional
inspections if corrosion is found and a measurement of the thickness of
the remaining wing skin if necessary, resealing the fairings with new
fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address flap fairing debonding and moisture intrusion that might
lead to lower wing skin corrosion and cracking on both wings, and
reduced structural integrity of the wings.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0887.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated January 1, 2022, specifies
procedures for an inspection for corrosion in the area of the wing skin
(or doubler if installed) under the rib 3 and rib 11 fairings, a
penetration or eddy current inspection for cracks if corrosion was
found, a measurement of the thickness of remaining wing skin (or
doubler) if no cracks were found, resealing of rib 3 and rib 11
fairings with new fillet seal, and applicable corrective actions.
Corrective actions include cleaning and removing corrosion, crack
repair, and repair of fairing installation locations with a certain
thickness reduction.
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 87 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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29 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,465......... Minimal......................... $2,465 $214,455
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-condition Actions *
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 10 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 Up to $850.
= $850.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.
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.
The FAA is 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
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator,
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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:
2022-21-16 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-22215; Docket No.
FAA-2022-0887; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00051-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 21,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in The Civil
Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, dated
January 1, 2022 (CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that wing flap fairing debonding
and corrosion were discovered at lower skin of rib 3 and rib 11 on
both wings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address flap fairing
debonding and moisture intrusion that might lead to lower wing skin
corrosion and cracking on both wings, and reduced structural
integrity of the wings.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
(1) Where CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where the Compliance paragraph of CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3
requires compliance at a certain time, replace the text ``at the
next suitable planned maintenance inspection within the next 24
months from the effective date of this AD'' with ``within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD.''
(3) Where the Action paragraph of CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3
refers to certain service information, replace the text ``Gulfstream
Service Bulletin No.150-57-197, dated January 01, 2022, or later
approved revision,'' with ``Gulfstream Service Bulletin No. 150-57-
197, Revision 1, dated June 16, 2022, or later approved revision.''
(4) Where the service information specified in CAAI AD ISR I-57-
2021-12-3 specifies to report to Gulfstream if ``cracks were
discovered'' and ``for any fairing installation location with one or
more grid squares with thickness reduction of greater than 10%,''
for this AD, cracks and fairing installation locations with one or
more grid squares with thickness reduction of greater than 10% must
be repaired before further flight using a method approved by the
Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA; or CAAI; or CAAI's authorized Designee. If approved by the
authorized Designee, the approval must include the Designee's
authorized signature.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in CAAI AD ISR I-57-
2021-12-3 specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#635a4e2235304e222a314e5450534e222e2c20230502024d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ab9286eafdf886eae2f9869c989b86eae6e4e8ebcdcaca85ccc4dd">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
(CAAI); or the CAAI's authorized Designee. If approved by the CAAI
Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized
signature.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4420252a6a362b202d2a25042225256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfbbbeb1f1adb0bbb6b1be9fb9bebef1b8b0a9">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I-57-2021-
12-3, dated January 1, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For CAAI AD ISR I-57-2021-12-3, contact Civil Aviation
Authority of Israel (CAAI), P.O. Box 1101, Golan Street, Airport
City, 70100, Israel; telephone 972-3-9774665; fax 972-3-9774592;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#32535b42725f5d461c555d441c5b5e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="63020a13230e0c174d040c154d0a0f">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this CAAI AD on the CAAI website
at <a href="http://caa.gov">caa.gov</a>.il.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7513075b1c1b06051016011c1a1b351b1407145b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5432267a3d3a27243137203d3b3a143a3526357a333b22">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on October 7, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24910 Filed 11-15-22; 8:45 am]
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