AD 2001-10-13
final rule
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in increased contact resistance, increased terminal temperature, discoloration of the insulation, and melting of the terminal insulation.
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Required Actions
Inspect wire terminals (faston type) on temperature limiters for discoloration or melting of wire terminal insulation. If terminal insulation is discolored or melted, replace the entire wire in accordance with the specified service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already done.
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Affected Aircraft
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers, listed by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) in Table 1 of this AD, installed on but not limited to Airbus Industrie A319, A320, A330, AVRO RJ, Boeing Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and Bombardier RJ airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers. This action requires inspecting the wiring for indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if indications are found, replacing the wiring. This amendment is prompted by reports of discolored and partially melted wires. The actions specified in this amendment are intended to prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane.
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[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 105 (Thursday, May 31, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29467-29470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 01-13182]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD; Amendment 39-12239; AD 2001-10-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG Water
Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
is applicable to certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers,
coffee makers, and beverage makers. This action requires inspecting the
wiring for indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if
indications are found, replacing the wiring. This amendment is prompted
by reports of discolored and partially melted wires. The actions
specified in this amendment are intended to prevent a fire in the
galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical
terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and
cabin and loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: Effective June 15, 2001. The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of June 15, 2001.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before July 30, 2001.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), New England Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299. Comments may also be sent
via the Internet using the following address: ``<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#251c08444b40084441464a4848404b51654344440b424a53"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1889cd0dfd49cd0d5d2dedcdcd4dfc5f1d7d0d09fd6dec7">[email protected]</span></a>.'' Comments sent via the Internet must contain the
docket number in the subject line.
The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from
Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161,
35721 Herborn Germany, telephone international code 49-2772-707-0; fax
international code 49-2772-707-141. This information may be examined at
the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone
781-238-7155; fax 781-238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Germany, recently notified the FAA that an
unsafe condition may exist on certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG coffee
makers, water boilers, and beverage makers. The LBA advises that there
have been 10 reports of discolored wires and two reports of partially
melted wires. The crimping of the presently installed Faston Terminals
part number (P/N) 3-520133-2 with blue nylon insulation may be
insufficient for carrying the full electrical current flowing through
that terminal. The insufficient crimping could cause an increased
contact resistance in the terminal. The increased contact resistance
could result in an increased terminal temperature, discoloration of the
insulation, and a melting of the terminal insulation.
Manufacturer's Service Information
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG has issued service bulletins (SB's) E33-
4-007SB, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000; E33-4-009SB, dated October
24, 2000; E33-4-010SB, dated October 20, 2000; E33-4-011SB, dated
October 21, 2000; E33-4-012SB, dated October 24, 2000; E33-4-013SB,
dated October 23, 2000; E33-4-014SB, Revision 1, dated November 6,
2000; E33-4-015SB, dated October 23, 2000; and E33-4-016SB, Revision 1,
dated November 6, 2000; that specify procedures for replacing the wires
on temperature limiters installed on certain P/N water boilers, coffee
makers, and beverage makers. The LBA classified these service bulletins
as mandatory and issued AD 2000-379 in order to assure the
airworthiness of these products in Germany.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
These appliances are manufactured in Germany and are used on
airplanes that are type certificated for operation in the United States
under the provisions of Sec. 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement.
Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA has kept
the FAA informed of the situation described above. The FAA has examined
the findings of the LBA, reviewed all available information, and
determined that AD action is necessary for products of this type design
that are used on airplanes certificated for operation in the United
States.
Requirements of This AD
Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to
exist or develop on other appliances that are used on aircraft
registered in the United States, this AD is being issued to prevent a
fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the
electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the
cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires
an inspection for discoloration or melting of the wires, and if
discolored or melted, the replacement of wires on the temperature
limiters installed on certain water boilers, coffee makers, and
beverage makers with P/N's that are listed in this AD. The replacements
must be done in accordance with the service bulletins described
previously.
Immediate Adoption
Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
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Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and, thus, was not preceded by
notice and an opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on
this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by
submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire.
Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted
in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All
communications received on or before the closing date for comments will
be considered, and this rule may be amended in light of the comments
received. Factual information that supports the commenter's ideas and
suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the
AD action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be
needed.
Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that
summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this
AD will be filed in the Rules Docket.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this notice must submit a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to Docket Number 2000-NE-58-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and
returned to the commenter.
Regulatory Impact
This final rule does not have federalism implications, as defined
in Executive Order 13132, because it 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. Accordingly,
the FAA has not consulted with state authorities prior to publication
of this final rule.
The FAA has determined that this regulation is an emergency
regulation that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe
condition in aircraft, and is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866. It has been determined further that this
action involves an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is determined
that this emergency regulation otherwise would be significant under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final regulatory evaluation will
be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy of it, if filed, may
be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the
caption ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
2001-10-13 Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG: Amendment 39-12239. Docket
2000-NE-58-AD.
Applicability
This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to certain
Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and
beverage makers, listed by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN)
in Table 1 of this AD. These products are installed on but not
limited to Airbus Industrie A319, A320, A330, AVRO RJ, Boeing
Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and Bombardier RJ airplanes.
Note 1: This AD applies to each appliance identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For appliances that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Compliance
Compliance with this AD is required within 50 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD, unless already done.
To prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate
crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result
in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the
airplane, do the following:
(a) Inspect wire terminals (faston type) on temperature limiters
of remote water boilers, coffee makers, water boilers, and beverage
makers that are listed by P/N in Table 1 of this AD for
discoloration or melting of wire terminal insulation.
(b) If terminal insulation is discolored or melted, replace the
entire wire in accordance with the applicable service bulletin (SB)
specified for the appliance in Table 1 as follows:
Table 1.--Appliance P/N and Applicable SB for Wire Replacement
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Replace wiring in
Appliance Appliance P/N SN Tank assembly P/N accordance with SB
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(1) Remote Water Boiler......... 62204-001-029, 00-04-0001 thru 00- 62203-001-005 and E33-4-007SB,
62204-001-031, 07-0033 and 00-07- 62203-001-007. Revision 2, dated
62204-001-037, 0038. December 4, 2000,
62204-001-043, Accomplishment
62204-001-047, Instructions 3.A.
and 62204-001-049. through 3.O.
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(2) Coffee Maker................ (i) 64755......... 00-05-0001 and 00- 64761-025-001..... E33-4-009SB, dated
09-0003. October 24, 2000,
Accomplish
Instructions 3.A.
through 3.J.
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(ii) 64753-001-003 00-01-0001 thru 00- 64761-025-001..... E33-4-011SB, dated
08-0060, 00-07- October 21, 2000,
0065 thru 00-09- Accomplish
0079. Instructions 3.A.
through 3.J.
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(iii) 64753-201- 00-05-0001 and 00- 64761-025-001..... E33-4-012SB, dated
003. 05-0002. October 24, 2000,
Accomplish
Instructions 3.A
through 3.J.
(iv) 64769-001-005 00-04-0001 thru 00- 64769-025-003..... E33-4-013SB, dated
and 64769-001-007. 09-0033. October 23, 2000,
Accomplish
Instructions 3.A.
through 3.Q.
(v) 64790-1....... 00-08-0001 thru 00- 64790-331-001..... E33-4-015SB, dated
08-0003. October 23, 2000,
Accomplish
instructions 3.A.
through 3.L.
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(3) Water Boiler................ 62197-001-001..... 00-04-0001 thru 00- 62197-015-001..... E33-4-010SB, dated
05-0023, 00-08- October 20, 2000,
0026, thru 00-09- Accomplish
0052 and 00-09- Instructions 3.A.
0055. through 3.S.
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(4) Beverage Maker.............. (i) 64771-001-001. 00-04-0013 thru 00- 64771-025-005..... E33-4-014SB,
04-0039, 00-04- Revision 1, dated
0043 thru 00-08- November 6, 2000,
0302, 00-08-0307 Accomplishment
thru 00-08-0346, Instructions 3.A.
and 00-09-0368 through 3.J.
thru 00-09-0371.
(ii) 64771-001-003 00-02-0001 thru 00- 64771-025-001..... E33-4-016SB,
03-0005, 00-04- Revision 1, dated
0007 thru 00-04- November 6, 2000,
0012, 00-04-0042 Accomplishment
thru 00-04-0042, Instructions 3.A.
00-04-0053 thru through 3.J.
00-04-0057, 00-05-
0087 thru 00-05-
0094, 00-07-0135
thru 00-07-0138,
00-08-0303 thru
00-08-306, 00-08-
0347 thru 00-08-
0354, and 00-09-
0365 thru 00-09-
0367.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO). Operators shall submit their requests through an
appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add
comments and then send it to the Manager, Boston ACO.
Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive,
if any, may be obtained from the Boston ACO.
Special Flight Permits
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
Secs. 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where the
requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
Incorporation by Reference Material
(e) The actions required by this AD shall be performed in
accordance with the following Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG service
bulletins, as applicable:
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Document No. Pages Revision Date
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E33-4-007SB; Total pages: 7.... All.................... Revision 2............. December 4, 2000.
E33-4-009SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 24, 2000.
E33-4-010SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 20, 2000.
E33-4-011SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 21, 2000.
E33-4-012SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 24, 2000.
E33-4-013SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 23, 2000.
E33-4-014SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Revision 1............. November 6, 2000.
E33-4-015SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Original............... October 23, 2000.
E33-4-016SB; Total pages: 5.... All.................... Revision 1............. November 6, 2000.
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This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of
the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Copies may be obtained from Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL
Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161, 35721 Herborn Germany, telephone
international code 49-2772-707-0; fax international code 49-2772-
707-141. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC.
Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Luftfahrt-
Bundesamt airworthiness directive 2000-379, dated November 13, 2000.
Effective Date of This AD
(f) This amendment becomes effective on June 15, 2001.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 17, 2001.
Diane S. Romanosky,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 01-13182 Filed 5-30-01; 8:45 am]
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