AD 2014-06-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Degradation of the cockpit forward side window, specifically at the z-bar and inner retainer, leading to air/water leakage and potential blowout during flight, which could result in rapid cabin decompression and loss of control.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive detailed inspections of the cockpit forward side window for damage and discrepancies, including z-bar sealant repair, deformation, separation, or gaps in the sealant bond. Replace the window if damage or discrepancies are found. Replacing both cockpit forward side windows with approved windows terminates the inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes, including specific variants such as ATR42-200, -300, -320, -500, and ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, -212A, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-18-18 for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. AD 2009-18-18 required repetitive inspections for damage and absence of repair of the cockpit forward side windows, and replacement if necessary. This new AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the cockpit forward side window for damage and discrepancies; and replacement if necessary. Replacing both cockpit forward side windows with approved windows terminates the repetitive detailed inspections. This new AD also expands the applicability of AD 2009-18-18. The actions required by AD 2009-18-18 are not required by this AD. This AD was prompted by reports of a cockpit forward right- hand side blow out during flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct air/water leakage of the cockpit forward side window, which could lead to rapid cabin decompression, resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and
Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 64 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18619-18622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07317]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0975; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-082-AD;
Amendment 39-17813; AD 2014-06-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-18-18 for
certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and
ATR72 airplanes. AD 2009-18-18 required repetitive inspections for
damage and absence of repair of the cockpit forward side windows, and
replacement if necessary. This new AD requires repetitive detailed
inspections of the cockpit forward side window for damage and
discrepancies; and replacement if necessary. Replacing both cockpit
forward side windows with approved windows terminates the repetitive
detailed inspections. This new AD also expands the applicability of AD
2009-18-18. The actions required by AD 2009-18-18 are not required by
this AD. This AD was prompted by reports of a cockpit forward right-
hand side blow out during flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct air/water leakage of the cockpit forward side window, which
could lead to rapid cabin decompression, resulting in loss of control
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 8, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0975; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For PPG Aerospace service information identified in this AD,
contact PPG Aerospace, 12780 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, CA 91342;
phone: 818-362-6711; fax: 818-362-0603; Internet: <a href="http://corporateportal.ppg.com/na/aerospace">http://corporateportal.ppg.com/na/aerospace</a>.
For ATR service information identified in this AD, contact ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
(0) 5 62 21 67 18; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#67040809130e0912020349060e15100815130f0e0902141427061315490115"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51323e3f25383f2434357f303823263e232539383f342222113025237f3723">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet
<a href="http://www.aerochain.com">http://www.aerochain.com</a>.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax
(425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2009-18-18, Amendment 39-16014 (74 FR 46336,
September 9, 2009). AD 2009-18-18 applied to certain ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2013 (78 FR 70892).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of a cockpit forward right-hand side
blow out during flight. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive
detailed inspections of the cockpit forward side window for damage and
discrepancies; and replacement if necessary. Replacing both cockpit
forward side windows with approved windows would terminate the
repetitive detailed inspections. The NPRM also proposed to expand the
applicability of AD 2009-18-18. The actions required by AD 2009-18-18
are not required by the NPRM. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct air/water leakage of the cockpit forward side window, which
could lead to rapid cabin decompression, resulting in loss of control
of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0087, dated April 9, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all ATR--GIE Avions
de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500
airplanes; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A
airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers. The MCAI states:
In 2009, a Left-Hand (LH) forward side glass window of an ATR
72-212 aeroplane blew out while performing a ground pressure test.
The investigation results revealed some anomalies on the forward
side window at the level of the z-bar on the windows external side
and at the level of the inner retainer on the windows internal side.
Such anomalies are considered as precursors of this kind of failure.
Air or water leakages between the z-bar and the outer glass ply, or
between the inner retainer and inner glass ply indicate the presence
of deteriorating structural components in the window.
Neither ATR nor PPG Aerospace have authorized repairs on the
window z-bar or z-bar sealant. Any attempted repairs on these
forward side window z-bars and/or z-bar sealants could lead to a
similar event as described above.
In-flight loss of a forward side window would cause rapid cabin
decompression, possibly resulting in flight crew incapacitation and
consequent reduced control, or loss of control of the aeroplane, and
cause the risk of injury to persons on the ground. The loss of a
forward side window while the aeroplane is on the ground, due to
differential cabin pressure, could result in injury to aeroplane
occupants or to persons outside the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2009-
0159-E [dated July 20, 2009] (<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2009_0159E_superseded.pdf/EAD_2009-0159-E_1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2009_0159E_superseded.pdf/EAD_2009-0159-E_1</a>) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2009-18-18, Amendment 39-116014 (74 FR 46336,
September 9, 2009)] to require repetitive inspections of the
affected LH and right-hand (RH) cockpit forward side glass windows
and, in case discrepancies are found as defined in PPG Aerospace
Service Bulletin (SB) NP-158862-001, the replacement of the
window(s).
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a cockpit forward RH-side
window blew out during flight on an ATR72-212 aeroplane. Degradation
of the window is considered to have been the cause for this failure.
* * * [T]his [EASA] AD * * * requires to accomplish the
[detailed] inspections in accordance with the instructions of
Revision 1 of PPG Aerospace SB NP-158862-001, which provides more
information on examples of [damaged and] discrepant conditions.
This [EASA] AD also requires the removal from service of the
affected Part Number (P/N) NP158862-1 and P/N NP158862-2 cockpit
forward side windows, which constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by this AD.
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The corrective action is replacing windows, if damage and discrepancies
are found. Damage and discrepancies to detect during the inspection
include z-bar existing sealant repair, z-bar deformation, separation or
gap in the sealant bond between the retainer and inner glass ply, z-bar
deformation and retainer gap at same location, or z-bar deformation and
retainer gap in window corner. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0975-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 70892, November 27,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 70892, November 27, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 70892, November 27, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 43 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Detailed Inspection............. 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $3,655 per
per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this
replacement.
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement.................................. 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $18,546 $18,886
$340.
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Where the service information lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge
for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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.
We are 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
We determined that 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0975; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800)
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2009-18-18, Amendment 39-16014 (74 FR 46336, September 9, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
2014-06-09 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-17813. Docket No. FAA-2013-0975; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
082-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 8, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2009-18-18, Amendment 39-16014 (74 FR
46336, September 9, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and
Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of a cockpit forward right-hand
side blow out during flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct air/water leakage of the cockpit forward side window, which
could lead to rapid cabin decompression, resulting in loss of
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Inspections
For airplanes that are equipped with any PPG Aerospace cockpit
forward side glass window having part number (P/N) NP158862-1 or P/N
NP158862-2: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the cockpit forward
side window to detect any damage and discrepancies (z-bar existing
sealant repair, z-bar deformation, separation or gap in the sealant
bond between the retainer and inner glass ply, z-bar deformation and
retainer gap at same location, or z-bar deformation and retainer gap
in window corner), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of PPG Aerospace Component Service Bulletin NP-158862-
001 Revision 1, dated January 10, 2013. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 550 flight hours or 750 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first, except as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD.
(1) For windows for which the total flight cycles can be
established, inspect within 2,000 flight cycles since first
installation of the cockpit forward side window, or within 10 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For windows for which the total flight cycles cannot be
established, inspect before the accumulation of 2,000 total flight
cycles on the airplane, or within 10 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(h) Conditions for Reduced Interval
If any of the conditions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2),
and (h)(3) of this AD is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, reduce the interval of each subsequent
inspection as required by paragraph (g) of this AD to 50 flight
cycles or 7 days, whichever occurs later.
(1) Sealant separation between the z-bar and the outer glass
ply, with depth less than 4 millimeter (mm) (0.160 inches (in)).
(2) Sealant separation between the inboard retainer and inner
glass ply, with depth less than 7.5 mm (0.300 in) and cumulative
length less than 300 mm (12.000 in).
(3) Window showing both sealant separation between the z-bar and
the outer ply, and separation between inboard retainer and inner
glass ply, common to the same hole location with a length less than
225 mm (8.860 in), and not covering the entire arc of a window
corner.
(i) Replacement
If, during any inspection required by this AD, any damage or
discrepant condition, as defined in PPG Aerospace Component Service
Bulletin NP-158862-001 Revision 1, dated January 10, 2013 (z-bar
existing sealant repair, z-bar deformation, separation or gap in the
sealant bond between the retainer and inner glass ply, z-bar
deformation and retainer gap at same location, or z-bar deformation
and retainer gap in window corner), is found, except for the
conditions specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this
AD, before further pressurized flight or within 10 days after the
inspection, whichever occurs first, replace the affected window(s)
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent, or the Design Approval
Holder (DAH) with EASA design organization approval). For a
replacement method to be approved, the repair must specifically
refer to this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: Guidance for unpressurized
flight conditions and limitations can be found in ATR Master Minimum
Equipment List (MMEL) item 21-30-1 and Dispatch Deviation Guide
(DDG) item 21-30-1.(4).
Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: Guidance for the
replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in
ATR42/72 Job Instruction Card airplane maintenance manual (AMM) JIC
56-12-00 RAI 10000.
(j) Reporting Requirement
Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD to ATR techdesk, 1 ALLEE PIERRE NADOT,
31712 BLAGNAC CEDEX, France, phone: +33 (0)5 62 21 62 21; fax: +33
(0)5 62 21 67 18; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0b4a5a3a8a4a5b3ab80a1b4b2eea6b2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="334756505b57564058735247411d5541">[email protected]</span></a>; and PPG Aerospace, ATTN:
Andrew Troller, P.O. Box 2200, Huntsville, AL 35811 USA, phone: 1-
256-859-2500 ext. 2544; fax 1-256-859-8155; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0c1d4d2cfccccc5d2e0d0d0c78ec3cfcd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d0b1a4a2bfbcbcb5a290a0a0b7feb3bfbd">[email protected]</span></a>;
at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of
this AD. The report must include the information specified in PPG
Aerospace Service Bulletin NP-158862-001, Revision 1, dated January
10, 2013.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(k) Window Replacement Provisions
Replacing only the affected window, as required by paragraph (i)
of this AD, with a cockpit forward side window having P/N NP158862-1
left-hand (LH) or P/N NP158862-2 right-hand (RH), as applicable, is
not terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by
this AD.
(l) Terminating Action
Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
each PPG Aerospace P/N NP-158862-1 LH and P/N NP-158862-2 RH cockpit
forward side window with an approved cockpit forward side window.
Replacing both PPG Aerospace P/N NP158862-1 LH and P/N NP158862-2 RH
cockpit forward side windows with approved windows is a terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD.
Replacement windows and procedures for their installation must be
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA (or its delegated agent, by
the DAH with EASA design organization approval).
(m) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of 72 months after the effective date of this AD, no person
may install any PPG Aerospace cockpit forward side window having P/N
NP158862-1 LH or P/N NP158862-2 RH on any airplane.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to
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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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be
emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6d54402c2320405c5c5b402c20222e403f283c38283e393e2d0b0c0c430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="556c78141b18786464637814181a16780710040010060106153334347b323a23">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or the DAH with a State of Design Authority's
design organization approval). For a repair method to be approved,
the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD. You are
required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to
service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0087, dated April 9, 2013,
for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket
on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0975-0002.
(2) For ATR service information identified in this AD that is
not incorporated by reference in this AD, contact ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0)
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
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Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-07317 Filed 4-2-14; 8:45 am]
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