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9660 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
substantively from the information 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
provided in the MCAI and related DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Tank System explosions in flight * * * and
service information. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and on ground, the FAA has published Special
Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in
We might also have required different 3. Will not have a significant
June 2001.
actions in this AD from those in the economic impact, positive or negative, In their Letters referenced 04/00/02/07/01–
MCAI in order to follow our FAA on a substantial number of small entities L296 dated March 4, 2002, and 04/00/02/07/
policies. Any such differences are under the criteria of the Regulatory 03–L024, dated February 3, 2003, the JAA
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Flexibility Act. (Joint Aviation Authorities) recommended
We prepared a regulatory evaluation the application of a similar regulation to the
Costs of Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with National Aviation Authorities (NAA).
We estimate that this AD will affect this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Under this regulation, all holders of type
certificates for passenger transport aircraft
about 218 products of U.S. registry. We Examining the AD Docket with either a passenger capacity of 30 or
also estimate that it will take about 80 more, or a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds
work-hours per product to comply with You may examine the AD docket on (3402 kg) or more, which have received their
the basic requirements of this AD. The the Internet at http:// certification since January 1, 1958, are
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. www.regulations.gov; or in person at the required to conduct a design review against
Required parts will cost about $12,900 Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. explosion risks.
per product. Where the service and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This Airworthiness Directive, which
information lists required parts costs except Federal holidays. The AD docket renders mandatory the modification [3162] to
contains the NPRM, the regulatory separate wiring of Fuel Quantity Indication
that are covered under warranty, we System, is a consequence of the design
have assumed that there will be no evaluation, any comments received, and
review.
charge for these parts. As we do not other information. The street address for
The unsafe condition is the potential of
control warranty coverage for affected the Docket Operations office (telephone
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
parties, some parties may incur costs (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES combination with flammable fuel vapors,
higher than estimated here. Based on section. Comments will be available in could result in fuel tank explosions and
these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD docket shortly after receipt. consequent loss of the airplane. Modification
this AD to the U.S. operators to be 3162 includes parking (stowing) of the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 existing wiring to the FQIS, installing new
$4,207,400, or $19,300 per product.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation wires with shields to the FQIS, and
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, operational and functional tests of the FQIS.
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. Actions and Compliance
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment (f) Within 72 months after the effective
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, date of this AD, unless already done, do
section 106, describes the authority of ■ Accordingly, under the authority modification 3162 in accordance with the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Bulletin 340–28–024, Revision 01, dated May
follows: 21, 2007. Actions done before the effective
detail the scope of the Agency’s
date of this AD in accordance with Saab
authority. Service Bulletin 340–28–024, dated February
We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
26, 2007, are considered acceptable for
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 FAA AD Differences
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. and/or service information as follows: No
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations differences.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
for practices, methods, and procedures Other FAA AD Provisions
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the Administrator finds necessary for (g) The following provisions also apply to
the following new AD:
safety in air commerce. This regulation this AD:
is within the scope of that authority 2008–04–07 Saab Aircraft AB: Amendment (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition 39–15379. Docket No. FAA–2007–0333; (AMOCs): The Manager, International
that is likely to exist or develop on Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–236–AD. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
products identified in this rulemaking Effective Date Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
action. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Regulatory Findings becomes effective March 28, 2008.
Send information to ATTN: Shahram
Affected ADs Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
We determined that this AD will not International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
have federalism implications under (b) None.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Applicability Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) This AD applies to Saab Model SAAB 3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425)
the States, on the relationship between SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes, all serial 227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC
the national government and the States, numbers, certificated in any category. on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
or on the distribution of power and notify your appropriate principal inspector
Subject (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
responsibilities among the various
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
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levels of government.
America Code 28: Fuel. FSDO.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) Airworthy Product: For any
certify this AD: Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) The mandatory continuing actions from a manufacturer or other source,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; airworthiness information (MCAI) states: use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
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Corrective actions are considered FAA- from mandatory continuing Bombardier Aerospace has completed a
approved if they are approved by the State airworthiness information (MCAI) system safety review of the CL–600–2B19
of Design Authority (or their delegated originated by an aviation authority of aircraft fuel system against new fuel tank
agent). You are required to assure the product safety standards, introduced in Chapter 525
another country to identify and correct
is airworthy before it is returned to service. of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any an unsafe condition on an aviation of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002–043.
reporting requirement in this AD, under the product. The MCAI describes the unsafe The identified non-compliances were
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, condition as: assessed using Transport Canada Policy
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bombardier Aerospace has completed a Letter No. 525–001 to determine if mandatory
has approved the information collection system safety review of the CL–600–2B19 corrective action is required.
requirements and has assigned OMB Control aircraft fuel system against new fuel tank The assessment and lightning tests showed
Number 2120–0056. safety standards, introduced in Chapter 525 that certain fuel tube self-bonded couplings
Related Information of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice do not provide sufficient lightning current
of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002–043. capability. The assessment also showed that
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness single failure of the integral bonding wire of
The identified non-compliances were
Directive 2007–0170, dated June 15, 2007; the self-bonded couplings or excessive axial
assessed using Transport Canada Policy
and Saab Service Bulletin 340–28–024, clearance at the reducer ferrules of certain
Letter No. 525–001 to determine if mandatory
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2007; for related self-bonded couplings could affect electrical
corrective action is required.
information. bonding between fuel tubes.
The assessment and lightning tests showed
Material Incorporated by Reference that certain fuel tube self-bonded couplings Insufficient electrical bonding between fuel
do not provide sufficient lightning current tubes or insufficient current capability of fuel
(i) You must use Saab Service Bulletin tube couplings, if not corrected, could result
340–28–024, Revision 01, dated May 21, capability. The assessment also showed that
single failure of the integral bonding wire of in arcing and potential ignition source inside
2007, to do the actions required by this AD,
the self-bonded couplings or excessive axial the fuel tank during lightning strikes and
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
clearance at the reducer ferrules of certain consequent fuel tank explosion. To correct
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
self-bonded couplings could affect electrical the unsafe condition, this directive mandates
approved the incorporation by reference of
bonding between fuel tubes. the replacement of certain fuel tube
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
Insufficient electrical bonding between fuel couplings with redesigned couplings.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in tubes or insufficient current capability of fuel For certain couplings, the replacement
this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB tube couplings, if not corrected, could result includes a detailed inspection for wear
Aircraft Product Support, S–581.88, in arcing and potential ignition source inside
the fuel tank during lightning strikes and
of the sleeve and coupling and
Linköping, Sweden. applicable corrective actions (including
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, consequent fuel tank explosion. * * *
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
installing new O-rings and sleeves). You
We are issuing this AD to require may obtain further information by
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the actions to correct the unsafe condition
National Archives and Records examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
on these products.
Administration (NARA). For information on Comments
the availability of this material at NARA, call DATES: This AD becomes effective
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// March 28, 2008. We gave the public the opportunity to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- The Director of the Federal Register participate in developing this AD. We
locations.html. approved the incorporation by reference received no comments on the NPRM or
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February of a certain publication listed in this AD on the determination of the cost to the
11, 2008. as of March 28, 2008. public.
Stephen P. Boyd, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Conclusion
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane docket on the Internet at http://
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov or in person at the We reviewed the available data and
[FR Doc. E8–3068 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] U.S. Department of Transportation, determined that air safety and the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Operations, M–30, West public interest require adopting the AD
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, as proposed.
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Differences Between This AD and the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC. MCAI or Service Information
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We have reviewed the MCAI and
Federal Aviation Administration
Rocco Viselli, Aerospace Engineer, related service information and, in
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE– general, agree with their substance. But
171, FAA, New York Aircraft we might have found it necessary to use
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0335; Directorate Certification Office, 1600 Stewart different words from those in the MCAI
Identifier 2007–NM–292–AD; Amendment Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
39–15380; AD 2008–04–08] to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
11590; telephone (516) 228–7331; fax operators and is enforceable. In making
RIN 2120–AA64 (516) 794–5531. these changes, we do not intend to differ
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: substantively from the information
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier provided in the MCAI and related
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Discussion
service information.
Series 100 & 440) Airplanes We issued a notice of proposed We might also have required different
AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR actions in this AD from those in the
Administration (FAA), Department of part 39 to include an AD that would MCAI in order to follow our FAA
Transportation (DOT). apply to the specified products. That policies. Any such differences are
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ACTION: Final rule. NPRM was published in the Federal highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Register on December 17, 2007 (72 FR
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 71273). That NPRM proposed to correct Costs of Compliance
airworthiness directive (AD) for the an unsafe condition for the specified We estimate that this AD will affect
products listed above. This AD results products. The MCAI states: about 692 products of U.S. registry. We
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