Proposed Rule2024-15658
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
July 17, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a broken attachment eyebolt in a Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part, and applicable corrective actions, and would also limit the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58089-58092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15658]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00134-T]
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: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a broken attachment eyebolt
in a Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. This proposed
AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part,
and applicable corrective actions, and would also limit the
installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation
by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
3, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
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#8ecfcafdceebeffdefa0ebfbfce1feefa0ebfb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c68782b586a3a7b5a7e8a3b3b4a9b6a7e8a3b3">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material
on the EASA website ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2024-1889.
<bullet> You may view this material 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.
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#87f3e8e3e3a9f3efe8eaf7f4e8e9c7e1e6e6a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86f2e9e2e2a8f2eee9ebf6f5e9e8c6e0e7e7a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; Project Identifier
MCAI-2024-00134-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 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#9beff4ffffb5eff3f4f6ebe8f4f5dbfdfafab5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8afee5eeeea4fee2e5e7faf9e5e4caecebeba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2024-0051, dated February 23, 2024
(EASA AD 2024-0051) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-
300 airplanes. The MCAI states there have been reports of a broken
attachment eyebolt in a Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger
seat. The eyebolt is the connection between the reclining mechanism and
the seat structure and connects the seat belt to the seat structure.
Broken attachment eyebolts, if not detected and corrected, could
prevent the correct operation of the safety belts, possibly resulting
in injuries to seat occupants.
The FAA is proposing 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-2024-1889.
Related Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2024-0051 specifies a one-time detailed inspection of
affected eyebolt and spreader for correct installation and
discrepancies (i.e., cracks, traces of aluminum flakes or remainders of
ripped-out threads in the tip threads, and damaged thread runs), and
applicable corrective actions (obtaining and following repair
instructions and replacing the affected parts). EASA AD 2024-0051 also
specifies an affected part may be installed provided, before
installation, that part passed an inspection (no damage detected).
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 section.
FAA's Determination
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 is issuing this NPRM after determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2024-0051 described previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2024-0051 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2024-0051 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2024-0051 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2024-
0051. Service information required by EASA AD 2024-0051 for compliance
will be available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2024-1889
after the FAA final rule is published.
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Interim Action
The FAA considers that this proposed AD would be an interim action.
The FAA anticipates that further AD action will follow.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 30 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,020............ $0 $1,020 $30,600
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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 this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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0 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0...... $1,126 $1,126
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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 proposed 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
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by 328
Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier
GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; Project
Identifier MCAI-2024-00134-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by September 3, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and
328-300 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of a broken attachment eyebolt
in a Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address broken attachment eyebolts. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could prevent the correct operation of
the safety belts, possibly resulting in injuries to seat occupants.
(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
2024-0051, dated February 23, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0051).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0051
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0051 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2024-0051 specifies ``if any
discrepancy is detected, before next flight, contact Deutsche
Aircraft GmbH and Collins Aerospace for approved instructions and
accomplish those instructions accordingly,'' this AD requires
replacing that text with ``if any discrepancy is detected, the
discrepancy must be repaired before further flight using a method
approved by the Manager, International Validation
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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
2024-0051.
(i) No Reporting or Return of Parts Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0051
specifies to submit certain information and send removed parts 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 manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#30091d7166631d7179621d0703001d717d7f73705651511e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="566f7b1700057b171f047b6165667b171b19151630373778313920">[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.
(k) 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#4b3f242f2f653f2324263b3824250b2d2a2a652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fc88939898d2889493918c8f9392bc9a9d9dd29b938a">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0051,
dated February 23, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2024-0051, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c7d784f7c595d4f5d1259494e534c5d125949"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6b7b285b693978597d8938384998697d89383">[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 material 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="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#665a07460e1403005b" http: www.archives.gov federal-register cfr ibr-locationsoremailfr.inspection@nara.gov">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/<span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e474c5c0342414d4f5a4741405d415c4b434f4742485c0047405d5e4b4d5a4741406e404f5c4f00494158">[email protected]</span></a>"><a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locationsoremailfr.inspection@nara.gov">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/<span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aac3c8d887c6c5c9cbdec3c5c4d9c5d8cfc7cbc3c6ccd884c3c4d9dacfc9dec3c5c4eac4cbd8cb84cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a></a>.
Issued on July 10, 2024.
James D. Foltz,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-15658 Filed 7-16-24; 8:45 am]
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