Rule2024-24386
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
October 22, 2024
Effective
November 26, 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 reports of a broken attachment eyebolt in a Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. This AD requires a one- time detailed inspection of each affected part, and applicable corrective actions, and limits 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 issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 84262-84264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24386]
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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;
Amendment 39-22858; AD 2024-19-16]
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 reports of a broken attachment eyebolt in a Collins
Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. This AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection of each affected part, and applicable
corrective actions, and limits 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 issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 26, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 26,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
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 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 identified 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#a0e1e4d3e0c5c1d3c18ec5d5d2cfd0c18ec5d5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9edfdaeddefbffedffb0fbebecf1eeffb0fbeb">[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 at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1889.
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#5c2833383872283433312c2f33321c3a3d3d723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdc9d2d9d993c9d5d2d0cdced2d3fddbdcdc93dad2cb">[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 all Deutsche Aircraft
GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 17, 2024 (89 FR 58089). The NPRM was prompted
by AD 2024-0051, dated February 23, 2024, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD
2024-0051) (also referred to as the MCAI). 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.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a one-time detailed
inspection of each affected part, and applicable corrective actions,
and to limit the installation of affected parts, as specified in EASA
AD 2024-0051. 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-2024-1889.
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
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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.
Material Incorporated by Reference 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates this AD affects 30 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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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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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $1,126 $1,211
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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, 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:
2024-19-16 Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held
by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild
Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39-22858; Docket
No. FAA-2024-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00134-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 26,
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
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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,
during the inspection required by paragraph (1) of this AD,
discrepancies are detected, as defined in the ASB, 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,
during the inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, any
discrepancy is detected, the discrepancy must be repaired 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
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#e6a7aba9a5a6808787c8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f6e62606c6f494e4e01484059">[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#deaab1babaf0aab6b1b3aeadb1b09eb8bfbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9adb6bdbdf7adb1b6b4a9aab6b799bfb8b8f7beb6af">[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#99d8ddead9fcf8eaf8b7fcecebf6e9f8b7fcec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf8e8bbc8faaaebcaee1aababda0bfaee1aaba">[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="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#cdabbfe3a4a3bebda8aeb9a4a2a38da3acbface3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9bfabf7b0b7aaa9bcbaadb0b6b799b7b8abb8f7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on September 23, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-24386 Filed 10-21-24; 8:45 am]
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