Airworthiness Directives; Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes

[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 [www.gpo.gov]
[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 regulations.gov 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 [email protected]; 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 regulations.gov 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 [email protected].

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 regulations.gov 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: 
[email protected]. 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 
[email protected].

(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 
[email protected]; 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 www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

    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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