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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 19, for sending your comments ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
2007. electronically. FAA–2007–27680; Directorate Identifier
Ali Bahrami, • Fax: (202) 493–2251. 2007–CE–026–AD’’ at the beginning of
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Mail: Docket Management Facility, your comments. We specifically invite
Aircraft Certification Service. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 comments on the overall regulatory,
[FR Doc. E7–7979 Filed 4–25–07; 8:45 am] Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, economic, environmental, and energy
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– aspects of this proposed AD. We will
0001. consider all comments received by the
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on closing date and may amend this
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the plaza level of the Nassif Building, proposed AD because of those
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, comments.
Federal Aviation Administration DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. We will post all comments we
14 CFR Part 39 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http://
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the dms.dot.gov, including any personal
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27680; Directorate information you provide. We will also
Identifier 2007–CE–026–AD] instructions for submitting comments.
post a report summarizing each
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket substantive verbal contact we receive
You may examine the AD docket on about this proposed AD.
Airworthiness Directives; the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in
AEROTECHNIC Vertriebs-u. Service Discussion
person at the Docket Management
GmbH Honeywell CAS67A ACAS II Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., The European Aviation Safety Agency
Systems Appliances Monday through Friday, except Federal (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
AGENCY: Federal Aviation holidays. The AD docket contains this for the Member States of the European
Administration (FAA), Department of proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, Community, has issued EASA AD No.
Transportation (DOT). any comments received, and other 2007–0059 dated March 5, 2007
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
information. The street address for the (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
(NPRM). Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– correct an unsafe condition for the
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. specified products.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Comments will be available in the AD
The MCAI states:
airworthiness directive (AD) for the docket shortly after receipt.
products listed above. This proposed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl It was detected by the STC holder that in
AD results from mandatory continuing Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, earlier installations of the ACASII system
airworthiness information (MCAI) there were no isolation diodes installed in
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
the Heading and Attitude Valid lines. The
originated by an aviation authority of Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; absence of an isolation diode in the valid
another country to identify and correct telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) lines can prevent the valid flag to come up
an unsafe condition on an aviation 329–4090. even if a gyro fault exists. The problem has
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: only been detected for Heading Valid lines
condition as: but could equally affect the Attitude Valid
Streamlined Issuance of AD
It was detected by the STC holder that in lines.
earlier installations of the ACASII system The FAA is implementing a new With installation of the ACASII, the
there were no isolation diodes installed in process for streamlining the issuance of heading and attitude valid lines have to be
the Heading and Attitude Valid lines. The ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined connected to the TPU67A. On valid state, the
absence of an isolation diode in the valid process will allow us to adopt MCAI signals are +28VDC. On invalid, the signals
lines can prevent the valid flag to come up safety requirements in a more efficient are open. This condition of direct connection
even if a gyro fault exists. The problem has manner and will reduce safety risks to (without an isolation diode installed) of the
only been detected for Heading Valid lines valid lines to the TPU67A, if not corrected,
but could equally affect the Altitude Valid
the public. This process continues to
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to could cause the TPU67A to feed current into
lines. the open stated valid lines. This prevents the
With installation of the ACASII, the meet legal, economic, Administrative
Procedure Act, and Federal Register flag to appear even if the gyro is invalid,
heading and attitude valid lines have to be
providing the flight crew with erroneous
connected to the TPU67A. On valid state, the requirements. We also continue to meet
signals are +28VDC. On invalid, the signals navigation information.
our technical decision-making For the reasons stated above, this
are open. This condition of direct connection responsibilities to identify and correct
(without an isolation diode installed) of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires the
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated installation of isolation diodes into the signal
valid lines to the TPU67A, if not corrected,
could cause the TPU67A to feed current into
products. lines to the TPU67A to prevent reverse feed
the open stated valid lines. This prevents the
This proposed AD references the of the valid lines.
flag to appear even if the gyro is invalid, MCAI and related service information
that we considered in forming the You may obtain further information
providing the flight crew with erroneous by examining the MCAI in the AD
navigation information. engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The proposed AD contains docket.
The proposed AD would require
actions that are intended to address the text copied from the MCAI and for this Relevant Service Information
unsafe condition described in the MCAI. reason might not follow our plain
language principles. Aerotechnic Vertiebs -u. Service
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DATES: We must receive comments on GmbH has issued Service Bulletin No.
this proposed AD by May 29, 2007. Comments Invited DO228–119780–0104, Revision 2, dated
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by We invite you to send any written December 21, 2006. The actions
any of the following methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about described in this service information are
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to http:// this proposed AD. Send your comments intended to correct the unsafe condition
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions to an address listed under the identified in the MCAI.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements Based on these figures, the total cost PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of the Proposed AD impact of this AD would be $690 per DIRECTIVES
airplane.
This product has been approved by 1. The authority citation for part 39
the aviation authority of another Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows:
country, and is approved for operation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
in the United States. Pursuant to our Title 49 of the United States Code
bilateral agreement with this State of specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
Design Authority, they have notified us rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
of the unsafe condition described in the section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD:
MCAI and service information the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more AEROTECHNIC Vertriebs-u. Service GmbH:
referenced above. We are proposing this Docket No. FAA–2007–27680;
AD because we evaluated all detail the scope of the Agency’s
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–026–AD.
information and determined the unsafe authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Comments Due Date
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) We must receive comments by May 29,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2007.
type design.
General requirements.’’ Under that Affected ADs
Differences Between This Proposed AD section, Congress charges the FAA with
and the MCAI or Service Information (b) None.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Applicability
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in for practices, methods, and procedures (c) This AD applies to Honeywell CAS67A
the Administrator finds necessary for ACAS II systems that are installed on, but not
general, agree with their substance. But limited to, DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH
we might have found it necessary to use safety in air commerce. This regulation
Models Dornier 228–100, Dornier 228–101,
different words from those in the MCAI is within the scope of that authority Dornier 228–200, Dornier 228–201, and
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. because it addresses an unsafe condition Dornier 228–212 airplanes that:
operators and is enforceable. In making that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Had Supplemental Type Certificate No.
these changes, we do not intend to differ products identified in this rulemaking SA1310 installed prior to January 31, 2005;
substantively from the information action. and
provided in the MCAI and related (2) Are certificated in any category.
Regulatory Findings
service information. Subject
We might also have proposed We determined that this proposed AD (d) Air Transport Association of America
different actions in this AD from those would not have federalism implications (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA under Executive Order 13132. This
Reason
policies. Any such differences are proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) The mandatory continuing
highlighted in a NOTE within the airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
proposed AD. the relationship between the national
It was detected by the STC holder that in
Government and the States, or on the
Costs of Compliance earlier installations of the ACAS II system
distribution of power and there were no isolation diodes installed in
The FAA is not aware of any airplanes responsibilities among the various the Heading and Attitude Valid lines. The
on the U.S. Registry that have the levels of government. absence of an isolation diode in the valid
For the reasons discussed above, I lines can prevent the valid flag to come up
affected equipment installed. All
certify this proposed regulation: even if a gyro fault exists. The problem has
airplanes with this equipment included only been detected for Heading Valid lines
in the applicability of this rule currently 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory but could equally affect the Attitude Valid
are operated by non-U.S. operators action’’ under Executive Order 12866; lines.
under foreign registry; therefore, they 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the With installation of the ACAS II, the
are not directly affected by this AD DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures heading and attitude valid lines have to be
action at this time. However, the FAA connected to the TPU67A. On valid state, the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and signals are +28VDC. On invalid, the signals
considers this rule necessary to ensure
that the unsafe condition is addressed in 3. Will not have a significant are open. This condition of direct connection
economic impact, positive or negative, (without an isolation diode installed) of the
the event that any of these subject valid lines to the TPU67A, if not corrected,
airplanes are imported and placed on on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory could cause the TPU67A to feed current into
the U.S. Registry. the open stated valid lines. This prevents the
Flexibility Act. flag to appear even if the gyro is invalid,
Should an affected airplane be
imported and placed on the U.S. We prepared a regulatory evaluation providing the flight crew with erroneous
Registry, accomplishment of the of the estimated costs to comply with navigation information.
this proposed AD and placed it in the For the reasons stated above, this
required action would take Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires the
approximately 8 work-hours at an AD docket.
installation of isolation diodes into the signal
average labor rate of $80 per work-hour. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 lines to the TPU67A to prevent reverse feed
Required parts would cost about $50 per of the valid lines.
product. Where the service information Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety. Actions and Compliance
lists required parts costs that are
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covered under warranty, we have (f) Unless already done, within 100 flight
The Proposed Amendment hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
assumed that there will be no charge for date of this AD, modify the Honeywell
these costs. As we do not control Accordingly, under the authority CAS67A ACAS II System Installation
warranty coverage for affected parties, delegated to me by the Administrator, following Aerotechnic Service Bulletin No.
some parties may incur costs higher the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part DO228–119780–0104, Revision 2, dated
than estimated here. 39 as follows: December 21, 2006.
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