Rule2024-09355
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
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Published
May 2, 2024
Effective
June 6, 2024
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 and ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical contactor that failed with contacts in the intermediate position, causing the airplane to lose power to multiple electrical systems. This AD requires repetitive operational tests of the affected part, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35701-35703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09355]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01072-T;
Amendment 39-22735; AD 2024-08-02]
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 and
ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical
contactor that failed with contacts in the intermediate position,
causing the airplane to lose power to multiple electrical systems. This
AD requires repetitive operational tests of the affected part, and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action,
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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 June 6, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 6,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; 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, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6322271023060210024d0616110c13024d0616"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="66272215260307150748031314091607480313">[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-2024-0222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 206-231-3220; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#394a5158514b5854175d58575c4a515458575d50795f5858175e564f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="72011a131a00131f5c16131c17011a1f131c161b321413135c151d04">[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 ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500; and
ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, except
those on which ATR modification (mod) 05948 has been embodied in
production. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 7,
2024 (89 FR 8361). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-0181, dated October
13, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0181) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. The MCAI states that one event of electrical failure
has been reported on a pre-mod 05948 airplane, possibly caused by a
functional item number (FIN) 1PA contactor failing with contacts in the
intermediate position.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive operational
tests of the affected part, and, depending on findings, accomplishment
of applicable corrective action, as specified in EASA AD 2023-0181. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address an electrical failure. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to temporary loss of the direct
current emergency electrical network and loss of control of the
airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0222.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International, and an anonymous individual, both of whom 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
comments 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 2023-0181 specifies procedures for repetitive operational
tests on the contactor 1PA, and, depending on findings, accomplishment
of applicable corrective actions. Corrective actions include
replacement of the contactor. 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 49 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
Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............. $0 $85 $4,165 per test.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions 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 this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $1,625 $1,795
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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:
2024-08-02 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-22735; Docket No. FAA-2024-0222; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-
01072-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 6, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of
this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0181, dated October 13,
2023 (EASA AD 2023-0181).
(1) Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes.
(2) Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical contactor that
failed with contacts in the intermediate position, causing the
airplane to lose power to multiple electrical systems. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address an electrical failure. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in temporary loss of the
direct current emergency electrical network and 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 paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0181.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0181
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0181 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
2023-0181.
(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 manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f26325e494c325e564d32282c2f325e52505c5f797e7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ea7b3dfc8cdb3dfd7ccb3a9adaeb3dfd3d1dddef8ffffb0f9f1e8">[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.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 206-231-3220; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f1c070e071d0e02410b0e010a1c07020e010b062f090e0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcafb4bdb4aebdb1f2b8bdb2b9afb4b1bdb2b8b59cbabdbdf2bbb3aa">[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 2023-0181,
dated October 13, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023-0181, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85c4c1f6c5e0e4f6e4abe0f0f7eaf5e4abe0f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aaebeed9eacfcbd9cb84cfdfd8c5dacb84cfdf">[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 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#2c4a5e0245425f5c494f584543426c424d5e4d024b435a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2244500c4b4c51524741564b4d4c624c4350430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on April 12, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-09355 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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