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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– service information incorporated by contains regulatory documents having general 0910. referenced in the proposed AD. applicability and legal effect, most of which Gulfstream stated that the compliance are keyed to and codified in the Code of Examining the AD Docket time specified in Gulfstream III Federal Regulations, which is published under You may examine the AD docket on Customer Bulletin Number 187, 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. the internet at http:// Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by www.regulations.gov by searching for Number 195, and Gulfstream IV the Superintendent of Documents. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Customer Bulletin Number 240, all 0910; or in person at the Docket dated June 28, 2017, which are the Management Facility between 9 a.m. incorporated by reference documents DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, listed in the proposed AD, is 12 months except Federal holidays. The AD docket from the release date of the service Federal Aviation Administration contains this final rule, the regulatory information. evaluation, any comments received, and Gulfstream stated that if the AD 14 CFR Part 39 other information. The address for the becomes effective before January 18, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0910; Product Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 2018, the compliance time will be less Identifier 2017–CE–027–AD; Amendment Document Management Facility, U.S. than that allowed in the service 39–19136; AD 2017–26–05] Department of Transportation, Docket information. Operations, M–30, West Building We do not agree that the possibility of RIN 2120–AA64 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 this AD becoming effective before January 18, 2018, will result in a Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC reduced compliance time than that Aerospace Corporation Airplanes 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron allowed in the related service AGENCY: Federal Aviation Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta information. We infer that the Administration (FAA), DOT. ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia commenter thinks a reduced ACTION: Final rule. Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; compliance time would cause an undue phone: (404) 474–5552; fax: (404) 474– burden on the owners/operators of the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 5606; email: [email protected]. affected airplanes. This AD will not be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: effective until 35 days after publication Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in the Federal Register; therefore, we do Models G–1159A (GIII), G–IV, and GIV– Discussion not believe there will be any significant X airplanes. This AD was prompted by We issued a notice of proposed difference in the allowable compliance a report that certain flap tracks were rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR time for operators. We have not changed manufactured with the upper flange part 39 by adding an AD that would this AD based on this comment. apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace thickness less than design minimum. Conclusion This AD requires replacing any Corporation (Gulfstream) Models defective flap track. We are issuing this G–1159A (GIII), G–IV, and GIV–X We reviewed the relevant data, AD to address the unsafe condition on airplanes. The NPRM published in the considered the comment received, and these products. Federal Register on September 22, 2017 determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this DATES: This AD is effective January 25, (82 FR 44359). The NPRM was 2018. prompted by a report from Gulfstream final rule as proposed except for minor The Director of the Federal Register that, during maintenance while editorial changes. We have determined approved the incorporation by reference replacing flap tracks on one of the that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that of certain publications listed in this AD affected airplanes, it was discovered was proposed in the NPRM for as of January 25, 2018. that certain flap tracks were manufactured with the upper flange correcting the unsafe condition; and ADDRESSES: For service information • thickness less than design minimum Do not add any additional burden identified in this final rule, contact and do not meet design load margins. upon the public than was already Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. The NPRM proposed to require proposed in the NPRM. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31404– replacing any defective flap track. We 2206; telephone: (800) 810–4853; fax: Related Service Information Under 1 are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe CFR Part 51 (912) 965–3520; email: pubs@ condition on these products. gulfstream.com; internet: http://www. We reviewed Gulfstream III Customer gulfstream.com/product-support/ Comments Bulletin Number 187, Gulfstream G450 technical-publications/pubs/index.htm. We gave the public the opportunity to Customer Bulletin Number 195, and You may view this service information participate in developing this final rule. Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin at the FAA, Policy and Innovation The following presents the comment Number 240, all dated June 28, 2017. Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s The applicable model service Missouri 64106. For information on the response to the comment. information describes procedures for availability of this material at the FAA, replacing any discrepant flap track C call (816) 329–4148. It is also available Request To Change the Effective Date with an airworthy part. This service on the internet at http:// Gulfstream requested that the information is reasonably available www.regulations.gov by searching for effective date be set in-line with the because the interested parties have

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access to it through their normal course Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to of business or by the means identified We estimate that this AD affects 6 comply with this AD: in the ADDRESSES section. airplanes of U.S. registry.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Cost on Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators

Replace flap track C .. 99 work-hours × $85 $10,644 per flap track $19,059 per flap track C. There may be a $114,354 per flap per hour = $8,415 C. flap track C on the left-side and the right- track C. per flap track C. side of the airplane, for a total of 2 per airplane.

According to the manufacturer, some government and the States, or on the 1151, 1167, 1175, 1214, and 1380; and Model of the costs of this AD may be covered distribution of power and GIV–X (G450), S/Ns 4118 and 4227 airplanes. under warranty, thereby reducing the responsibilities among the various (d) Subject cost impact on affected individuals. We levels of government. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ do not control warranty coverage for For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of America affected individuals. As a result, we certify that this AD: Code 57, Wings. have included all costs in our cost (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition estimate. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD was prompted by a report that Authority for This Rulemaking DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures certain flap tracks were manufactured with Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), the upper flange thickness less than design (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation minimum. We are issuing this AD to prevent specifies the FAA’s authority to issue deformation or failure of a flap track that rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, in Alaska, and could cause flap actuator failure, ‘‘B track’’ section 106, describes the authority of (4) Will not have a significant roller overload, flap twisting/failure, or the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: economic impact, positive or negative, asymmetrical flap track failure. This failure Aviation Programs, describes in more on a substantial number of small entities could result in an unrecoverable roll. under the criteria of the Regulatory detail the scope of the Agency’s (f) Compliance authority. Flexibility Act. We are issuing this rulemaking under Comply with this AD within the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already the authority described in Subtitle VII, done. Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Replace Flap Track C section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. Within the next 6 months after January 25, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Adoption of the Amendment 2018 (the effective date of this AD), replace air commerce by prescribing regulations the flap track C on the left side, part number Accordingly, under the authority for practices, methods, and procedures (P/N) 1159WM20052–105, and/or the flap delegated to me by the Administrator, track C on the right side, P/N the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 1159WM20052–106, with an airworthy part. safety in air commerce. This regulation follows: Accomplish the replacements following is within the scope of that authority Gulfstream III Customer Bulletin Number because it addresses an unsafe condition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 187, Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin that is likely to exist or develop on DIRECTIVES Number 195, or Gulfstream IV Customer products identified in this rulemaking Bulletin Number 240, all dated June 28, 2017, action. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 as applicable. This AD is issued in accordance with continues to read as follows: (h) Reporting Requirement authority delegated by the Executive Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Although Gulfstream III Customer Bulletin Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Number 187, Gulfstream G450 Customer as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. § 39.13 [Amended] Bulletin Number 195, and Gulfstream IV In accordance with that order, issuance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Customer Bulletin Number 240, all dated of ADs is normally a function of the the following new airworthiness June 28, 2017, specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD Compliance and Airworthiness directive (AD): Division, but during this transition does not require that action. 2017–26–05 Gulfstream Aerospace period, the Executive Director has (i) Special Flight Permit Corporation: Amendment 39–19136; delegated the authority to issue ADs Docket No. FAA–2017–0910; Product Special flight permits under 14 CFR 39.23 applicable to small airplanes and Identifier 2017–CE–027–AD. are allowed with the following limitation: Do domestic business jet transport not extend 39 degrees (FULL) flaps until airplanes to the Director of the Policy (a) Effective Date airspeed is at or below 170 knots. This AD is effective January 25, 2018. and Innovation Division. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs (AMOCs) This AD will not have federalism None. (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs implications under Executive Order (c) Applicability for this AD, if requested using the procedures 13132. This AD will not have a This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with substantial direct effect on the States, on Corporation Model G–1159A (GIII), serial 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your the relationship between the national number (S/N) 460; Model G–IV, S/Ns 1129, principal inspector or local Flight Standards

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District Office, as appropriate. If sending Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information directly to the manager of the December 13, 2017. ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the Pat Mullen, Electronic Availability person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation This document and additional (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Division, Aircraft Certification Service. information concerning OFAC are notify your appropriate principal inspector, [FR Doc. 2017–27441 Filed 12–20–17; 8:45 am] available from OFAC’s website or lacking a principal inspector, the manager BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (www.treasury.gov/ofac). of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. Background (3) For service information that contains DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION On December 14, 2012, the President steps that are labeled as Required for signed into law the Sergei Magnitsky Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraph Federal Aviation Administration Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, (g) of this AD apply. Public Law 112–208, title IV, 126 Stat. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including 14 CFR Part 39 substeps under an RC step and any figures 1502 (2012) (the ‘‘Act’’). The Act identified in an RC step, must be done to [Docket No. FAA–2017–0526; Product provides authority for the identification comply with this AD. An AMOC is required Identifier 2017–NM–026–AD; Amendment of and imposition of sanctions on for any deviations to RC steps, including 39–19109; AD 2017–24–05] certain persons related to the detention, abuse, and death of Sergei Magnitsky or substeps and identified figures. RIN 2120–AA64 (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be responsible for certain gross violations deviated from using accepted methods in Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing of human rights in the Russian accordance with the operator’s maintenance Company Airplanes Federation. or inspection program without obtaining Section 404(a) of the Act requires the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Correction President to submit to certain including substeps and identified figures, can In rule document 2017–25379 congressional committees a list of each still be done as specified, and the airplane beginning on page 56156 in the issue of person the President has determined can be put back in an airworthy condition. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, make the meets certain criteria set forth in the (k) Related Information following correction: Act. Section 406 of the Act requires the President, with certain exceptions, to For more information about this AD, On page 56157, in the third column, contact Ron Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, in § 39.13, under the heading (c) exercise powers granted by the Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Applicability, the second and third lines International Emergency Economic Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: should read as follows: ‘‘Company Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to (404) 474–5552; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, the extent necessary to freeze, and [email protected]. –400, and –500 series airplanes,’’. prohibit all transactions in, all property and interests in property that are in the [FR Doc. C1–2017–25379 Filed 12–20–17; 8:45 am] (l) Material Incorporated by Reference United States, that come within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register BILLING CODE 1505–01–D United States, or that are or come within approved the incorporation by reference the possession or control of any United (IBR) of the service information listed in this States person of persons on the list paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY required by Section 404(a) of the Act. part 51. Office of Foreign Assets Control Section 404(a) of the Act sets out (2) You must use this service information criteria for inclusion on the list, namely, as applicable to do the actions required by certain persons who the President this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 31 CFR Part 584 determines: (i) Gulfstream III Customer Bulletin Number 187, dated June 28, 2017. Magnitsky Act Sanctions Regulations (1) Are responsible for the detention, (ii) Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Number 195, dated June 28, 2017. participated in efforts to conceal the (iii) Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Control, Treasury. legal liability for the detention, abuse, or Number 240, dated June 28, 2017. ACTION: Final rule. death of Sergei Magnitsky, financially (3) For service information identified in benefitted from the detention, abuse, or this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace SUMMARY: The Department of the death of Sergei Magnitsky, or were Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets involved in the criminal conspiracy Georgia 31402–2206; telephone: (800) 810– Control (OFAC) is adding regulations to uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; 4853; fax: (912) 965–3520; email: pubs@ implement certain provisions of the (2) Are responsible for extrajudicial gulfstream.com; internet: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law killings, torture, or other gross www.gulfstream.com/product-support/ Accountability Act of 2012. violations of internationally recognized technical-publications/pubs/index.htm. DATES: Effective: December 21, 2017. human rights committed against (4) You may view this service information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The individuals seeking: To expose illegal at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Department of the Treasury’s Office of activity carried out by officials of the Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Foreign Assets Control: Assistant Government of the Russian Federation; information on the availability of this or to obtain, exercise, defend, or material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– (5) You may view this service information 2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory promote internationally recognized that is incorporated by reference at the Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855, Assistant human rights and freedoms, such as the National Archives and Records Director for Sanctions Compliance & freedoms of religion, expression, Administration (NARA). For information on Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; or the association, and assembly, and the the availability of this material at NARA, call Department of the Treasury’s Office of rights to a fair trial and democratic 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets elections, in Russia; or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Control), Office of the General Counsel, (3) Acted as agents of or on behalf of locations.html. tel.: 202–622–2410. a person in a matter relating to an

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