Rule2023-07745
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
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Published
April 13, 2023
Effective
May 18, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by in-service experience that has shown that the lateral flight guidance of the flight director/ auto pilot may not limit HI BANK turns in severe icing conditions. This AD requires the replacement of the affected new avionics suite (NAS), as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the installation of the affected NAS on any airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22370-22372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07745]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0012; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01317-T;
Amendment 39-22387; AD 2023-06-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional 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 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500
and ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by in-service experience
that has shown that the lateral flight guidance of the flight director/
auto pilot may not limit HI BANK turns in severe icing conditions. This
AD requires the replacement of the affected new avionics suite (NAS),
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the
installation of the affected NAS on any airplane. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0012; 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 EASA material incorporated by reference in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2061645360454153410e4555524f50410e4555"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ecada89fac898d9f8dc289999e839c8dc28999">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You
may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<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-2023-0012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3220;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d88bb0b9b0aab9b5f69cb9b6bdabb0b5b9b6bcb198beb9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c6f545d544e5d5112785d52594f54515d5258557c5a5d5d125b534a">[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 ATR--GIE Avions
de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and 72-212A airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2023 (88 FR
2295). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0206, dated October 7, 2022,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0206) (also referred to as the MCAI).
The MCAI states that in-service experience has shown that the lateral
flight guidance of the flight director/auto pilot may not limit HI BANK
turns in severe icing conditions. The airplane is only protected during
LO BANK turns. This condition, if not addressed, could result in loss
of control of the airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require the replacement of the
affected NAS, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0206. The NPRM also proposed
to prohibit the installation of the affected NAS on any airplane. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0012.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
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, considered the
comment received, 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
EASA AD 2022-0206 specifies procedures for replacement of the
affected NAS with NAS standard 2.2 or 3.1, or later-approved NAS
standard. EASA AD 2022-0206 also prohibits the installation of the
affected NAS on any airplane. 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 ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 20 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The
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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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. * $0 $85 $1,700
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the parts specified in this
AD.
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
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, 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:
2023-06-01 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-22387; Docket No. FAA-2023-0012; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
01317-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 18, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022-0206, dated October 7, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0206).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by in-service experience that has shown
that the lateral flight guidance of the flight director/auto pilot
may not limit HI BANK turns in severe icing conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the lateral flight guidance not limiting
HI BANK turns in severe icing conditions. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0206.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0206
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0206 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0206.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-0206
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) Additional 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#340d1975626719757d66190307041975797b77745255551a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b62761a0d08761a1209766c686b761a1614181b3d3a3a753c342d">[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 EASA; or ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3220; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e1d262f263c2f23600a2f202b3d26232f202a270e282f2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fcaf949d948e9d91d2b89d92998f94919d929895bc9a9d9dd29b938a">[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.
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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0206,
dated October 7, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0206, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b0a0f380b2e2a382a652e3e39243b2a652e3e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6120251221040012004f0414130e11004f0414">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(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#6a0c18440304191a0f091e0305042a040b180b440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9afbbe7a0a7bab9acaabda0a6a789a7a8bba8e7aea6bf">[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 March 14, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-07745 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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