Rule2023-27120
Airworthiness Directives; Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes
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Published
December 12, 2023
Effective
January 16, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a manufacturer's design review, which identified a potential risk of the rudder control rod buckling during operation with one engine inoperative during take-off and landing phases. This AD requires visually inspecting the rudder control rod, performing a one- time functional check of the rudder control rod, performing corrective actions if necessary, and reporting the inspection results, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also limits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 86034-86036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27120]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1881; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00495-T;
Amendment 39-22609; AD 2023-23-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type
Certificate Previously Held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH)
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 all
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a manufacturer's design review, which identified a
potential risk of the rudder control rod buckling during operation with
one engine inoperative during take-off and landing phases. This AD
requires visually inspecting the rudder control rod, performing a one-
time functional check of the rudder control rod, performing corrective
actions if necessary, and reporting the inspection results, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. This AD also limits the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 16, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 16,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1881; 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 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#7130350231141002105f1404031e01105f1404"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6b7b285b693978597d8938384998697d89383">[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-2023-1881.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3228; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e692898282c8928e898b96958988a6808787c8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="760219121258021e191b060519183610171758111900">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR
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part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
(Type Certificate Previously Held by 328Support Services GmbH; AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model
328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 14, 2023 (88 FR 63036). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2023-0065, dated March 20, 2023, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD
2023-0065) (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that during
a design review of the rudder control architecture, it was discovered
that the rudder control rod could buckle during operation with one
engine inoperative during take-off and landing phases. This condition,
if not detected and corrected, could result in reduced control of the
airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require visually inspecting the
rudder control rod, performing a one-time functional check of the
rudder control rod, performing corrective actions if necessary, and
reporting the inspection results, as specified in EASA AD 2023-0065.
The NPRM also proposed to limit the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
potential failure of a rudder control rod.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1881.
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
EASA AD 2023-0065 specifies procedures for a functional check and
general visual inspection (GVI) of the rudder control rod (measuring
the length of the rudder control rod, inspecting for signs of bending,
ensuring both rudder control rod ends are symmetrically adjusted, and
ensuring the threads of the rod end fully cover both inspection holes).
Depending on the inspection results, EASA AD 2023-0065 also specifies
corrective action, including obtaining and following instructions if
any discrepancy is identified. EASA AD 2023-0065 also requires
reporting the inspection results to Deutsche Aircraft GmbH and limits
the installation of affected parts under certain conditions.
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.
Interim Action
The FAA considers that this AD would be an interim action. If final
action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking
then.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 54 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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $9,180
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The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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,
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(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:
2023-23-07 Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held
by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild
Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39-22609; Docket
No. FAA-2023-1881; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00495-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 16, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate
previously held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace
GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328-100
and 328-300 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer's design review, which
identified a potential risk of the rudder control rod buckling
during operation with one engine inoperative during take-off and
landing phases. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the potential
failure of a rudder control rod. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2023-0065, dated March 20, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0065).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0065
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0065 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Replace the entire text of paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2023-
0065 with the following text, ``If, during the functional check or
GVI as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, as applicable, the
length of the rudder control rod exceeds the maximum allowable
length specified in the ASB, the rudder control rod is bent, both
rudder control rod ends are not symmetrically adjusted, or both
inspection holes are not fully covered with the threads of the rod
end, repair before further flight using a method approved by the
Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Deutsche
Aircraft GmbH's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.''
(3) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0065.
(i) 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1c8dcb0a7a2dcb0b8a3dcc6c2c1dcb0bcbeb2b1979090df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96afbbd7c0c5bbd7dfc4bba1a5a6bbd7dbd9d5d6f0f7f7b8f1f9e0">[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 Deutsche Aircraft GmbH's EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3228; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2d6cdc6c68cd6cacdcfd2d1cdcce2c4c3c38cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5d1cac1c18bd1cdcac8d5d6cacbe5c3c4c48bc2cad3">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0065,
dated March 20, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023-0065, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e8a9ac9ba88d899b89c68d9d9a879889c68d9d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1e0e5d2e1c4c0d2c08fc4d4d3ced1c08fc4d4">[email protected]</span></a>; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website: ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1375613d7a7d60637670677a7c7d537d7261723d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="84e2f6aaedeaf7f4e1e7f0edebeac4eae5f6e5aae3ebf2">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on November 13, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-27120 Filed 12-11-23; 8:45 am]
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