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For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION certify this proposed regulation: Comply with this AD within the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already Federal Aviation Administration action’’ under Executive Order 12866, done. 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (g) Modification the DOT Regulatory Policies and [Docket No. FAA–2012–0184; Directorate Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Within 24 months after the effective date Identifier 2011–NM–118–AD] 1979), of this AD: modify the anti-icing system for the angle of attack sensor, the total air RIN 2120–AA64 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation temperature, and the pitot probes, in in Alaska, and accordance with the Accomplishment Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, (4) Will not have a significant Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Saab Aerosystems Airplanes economic impact, positive or negative, 737–30A1063, dated November 16, 2011. AGENCY: Federal Aviation on a substantial number of small entities Administration (FAA), DOT. under the criteria of the Regulatory (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Flexibility Act. (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft (NPRM). List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if airworthiness directive (AD) for all safety, Incorporation by reference, requested using the procedures found in 14 Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes. This CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Safety. proposed AD was prompted by reports send your request to your principal inspector that environmentally friendly de-icing The Proposed Amendment or local Flight Standards District Office, as agents used on certain electrical appropriate. If sending information directly Accordingly, under the authority connectors and braids could cause delegated to me by the Administrator, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the corrosion damage. This proposed AD the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Related Information section of this AD. would require performing in certain 39 as follows: Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- locations a detailed inspection for [email protected]. corrosion of the electrical and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS electronics installation, and if corrosion DIRECTIVES (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, is found repairing each affected harness braid or replacing each affected 1. The authority citation for part 39 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager component and/or wiring harness. We continues to read as follows: of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. are proposing this AD to detect and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. correct corrosion of critical system (i) Related Information § 39.13 [Amended] wiring, which could result in arcing (1) For more information about this AD, and, in combination with other factors, 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding contact Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer, a fire and consequent damage to the the following new airworthiness Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, airplane. directive (AD): FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office DATES: We must receive comments on The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, this proposed AD by April 13, 2012. 2012–0186; Directorate Identifier 2011– Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– NM–268–AD. 6442; fax: 425–917–6590; email: ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: (a) Comments Due Date [email protected]. • (2) For service information identified in Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We must receive comments by April 13, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2012. instructions for submitting comments. Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services • (b) Affected ADs Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of None. Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– Transportation, Docket Operations, (c) Applicability 5680; email [email protected]; Internet M–30, West Building Ground Floor, This AD applies to The Boeing Company https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. review copies of the referenced service • and –900ER series airplanes; certificated in information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of any category; as identified in Boeing Alert Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Transportation, Docket Operations, Service Bulletin 737–30A1063, dated M–30, West Building Ground Floor, November 16, 2011. Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey (d) Subject 425–227–1221. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Friday, except Federal holidays. 10, 2012. Code 3030, Pitot/Static Anti-Ice System. For service information identified in Kalene C. Yanamura, this proposed AD, contact Saab AB, (e) Unsafe Condition Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Saab Aerosystems, SE–581 88, This AD was prompted by reports of flight Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Linko¨ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 crew failure to activate air data probe heat. [FR Doc. 2012–4645 Filed 2–27–12; 8:45 am] 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email We are issuing this AD to prevent ice from forming on air data system sensors and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P [email protected]; consequent loss of or misleading airspeed Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. indication on all airspeed indicating systems, You may review copies of the which could lead to loss of control of the referenced service information at the airplane. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,

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1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, which are susceptible to such damage, in determining the number of products Washington. For information on the zones 191 and 192 of the center wing that may need these actions. availability of this material at the FAA, fuselage and in zones 323, 332 and 342, Authority for This Rulemaking call 425–227–1221. affecting the wiring harnesses of elevator and rudder servos. Title 49 of the United States Code Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to damage of critical specifies the FAA’s authority to issue You may examine the AD docket on system wiring, possibly resulting in arcing rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the Internet at http:// and, in combination with other factors, a fire section 106, describes the authority of www.regulations.gov; or in person at the and consequent damage to, or loss of, the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. aeroplane. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, To address this unsafe condition, SAAB detail the scope of the Agency’s except Federal holidays. The AD docket have issued Service Bulletin (SB) 2000–92– authority. 005 and SB 2000–92–006 to provide contains this proposed AD, the We are issuing this rulemaking under regulatory evaluation, any comments instructions to detect unacceptable corrosion on electrical and electronic installation the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, received, and other information. The wiring. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: street address for the Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this General requirements.’’ Under that office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] section, Congress charges the FAA with the ADDRESSES section. Comments will inspection of the affected components in the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in be available in the AD docket shortly designated area, the reporting of all air commerce by prescribing regulations after receipt. inspections results to SAAB and, depending for practices, methods, and procedures FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: on findings, appropriate corrective action the Administrator finds necessary for [repair or replacement]. Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace safety in air commerce. This regulation Engineer, International Branch, ANM– You may obtain further information by is within the scope of that authority 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, examining the MCAI in the AD docket. because it addresses an unsafe condition FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Relevant Service Information that is likely to exist or develop on Washington 98057–3356; telephone products identified in this rulemaking (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems has action. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: issued Service Bulletins 2000–92–005, Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011; and Regulatory Findings Comments Invited 2000–92–006, Revision 01, dated We determined that this proposed AD We invite you to send any written August 18, 2010. The actions described would not have federalism implications relevant data, views, or arguments about in this service information are intended under Executive Order 13132. This this proposed AD. Send your comments to correct the unsafe condition proposed AD would not have a to an address listed under the identified in the MCAI. substantial direct effect on the States, on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA’s Determination and Requirements the relationship between the national FAA–2012–0184; Directorate Identifier of This Proposed AD Government and the States, or on the 2011–NM–118–AD’’ at the beginning of distribution of power and This product has been approved by your comments. We specifically invite responsibilities among the various the aviation authority of another comments on the overall regulatory, levels of government. country, and is approved for operation economic, environmental, and energy For the reasons discussed above, I aspects of this proposed AD. We will in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of certify this proposed regulation: consider all comments received by the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory closing date and may amend this Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the action’’ under Executive Order 12866; proposed AD based on those comments. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the We will post all comments we MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures receive, without change, to http:// (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); www.regulations.gov, including any AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in personal information you provide. We Alaska; and will also post a report summarizing each condition exists and is likely to exist or 4. Will not have a significant substantive verbal contact we receive develop on other products of the same economic impact, positive or negative, about this proposed AD. type design. on a substantial number of small entities Discussion Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory The European Aviation Safety Agency Based on the service information, we Flexibility Act. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent estimate that this proposed AD would We prepared a regulatory evaluation for the Member States of the European affect about 10 products of U.S. registry. of the estimated costs to comply with Community, has issued EASA We also estimate that it would take this proposed AD and placed it in the Airworthiness Directive 2011–0079, about 360 work-hours per product to AD docket. comply with the basic requirements of dated May 5, 2011 (referred to after this List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe this proposed AD. The average labor condition for the specified products. rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation The MCAI states: these figures, we estimate the cost of the safety, Incorporation by reference, proposed AD on U.S. operators to be Safety. Environmentally friendly de-/anti-icing $306,000, or $30,600 per product. agents (acetates or formats) are a known The Proposed Amendment In addition, we estimate that any cause of corrosion damage to components of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System necessary follow-on actions would take Accordingly, under the authority (EWIS) on aeroplanes. about 40 work-hours and require parts delegated to me by the Administrator, Investigations by SAAB have identified costing $12,454, for a cost of $15,854 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part certain electrical connectors and braids per product. We have no way of 39 as follows:

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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, if those actions were performed Control Number for this information DIRECTIVES before the effective date of this AD using collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for according to SAAB Service Bulletin 2000– this collection of information is estimated to 1. The authority citation for part 39 92–005, dated May 5, 2010; and SAAB be approximately 5 minutes per response, continues to read as follows: Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, dated including the time for reviewing instructions, March 29, 2010. completing and reviewing the collection of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. information. All responses to this collection (j) Reporting Requirement § 39.13 [Amended] of information are mandatory. Comments Submit a report of the findings (both concerning the accuracy of this burden and 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding positive and negative) of the inspection suggestions for reducing the burden should the following new AD: required by paragraph (g) of this AD, using be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: Docket No. the Feedback Form in SAAB Service Bulletin Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: FAA–2012–0184; Directorate Identifier 2000–92–005, Revision 01, dated March 1, Information Collection Clearance Officer, 2011–NM–118–AD. 2011; and SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92– AES–200. 006, Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. (a) Comments Due Date Send the report to SAAB Aerotech, Support (l) Related Information We must receive comments by April 13, Services Division, SE–581 88 Linkoping, Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness 2012. Sweden; fax +46 13 18 4874; email Directive 2011–0079, dated May 5, 2011, and [email protected]; at the the service information specified in (b) Affected ADs applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD, for None. or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include related information. the level of corrosion found on each (1) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, (c) Applicability connector. Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011. This AD applies to all Saab AB, Saab (1) If the inspection was done on or after (2) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes; the effective date of this AD: Submit the Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. certificated in any category. report within 30 days after the inspection. (d) Subject (2) If the inspection was done before the Issued in Renton, Washington, on February effective date of this AD: Submit the report 14, 2012. Air Transport Association (ATA) of within 30 days after the effective date of this Kalene C. Yanamura, America Code 92. AD. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane (e) Reason (k) Other FAA AD Provisions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. This AD was prompted by reports that The following provisions also apply to this [FR Doc. 2012–4646 Filed 2–27–12; 8:45 am] environmentally friendly de-icing agents AD: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P used on certain electrical connectors and (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance braids could cause corrosion damage. We are (AMOCs): The Manager, International issuing this AD to detect and correct Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION corrosion of critical system wiring, which approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested could result in arcing and, in combination using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Federal Aviation Administration with other factors, a fire and consequent In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your damage to the airplane. request to your principal inspector or local 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance Flight Standards District Office, as [Docket No. FAA–2012–0185; Directorate You are responsible for having the actions appropriate. If sending information directly Identifier 2011–NM–001–AD] required by this AD performed within the to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, compliance times specified, unless the RIN 2120–AA64 actions have already been done. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (g) Inspection Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Within 24 months after the effective date 3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. Information may be emailed to: of this AD, do a detailed inspection for AGENCY: [email protected]. Federal Aviation corrosion of the electrical and electronics Administration (FAA), DOT. installation, at the locations specified in and Before using any approved AMOC, notify in accordance with the Accomplishment your appropriate principal inspector, or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Instructions of SAAB Service Bulletin 2000– lacking a principal inspector, the manager of (NPRM). 92–005, Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011; the local flight standards district office/ and SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, certificate holding district office. The AMOC SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. These approval letter must specifically reference airworthiness directive (AD) for certain inspections do not need to be accomplished this AD. Airbus Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, concurrently. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement and B4–2C airplanes, and Model B4– in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series (h) Corrective Action a manufacturer or other source, use these airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F If any corrosion is found during any actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective inspection required in paragraph (g) of this actions are considered FAA-approved if they airplanes (collectively called A300–600 AD: Before next flight, repair each affected are approved by the State of Design Authority series airplanes). This proposed AD was harness braid or replace each affected (or their delegated agent). You are required prompted by reports of cracking in the component and/or wiring harness, as to assure the product is airworthy before it forward lug of the main landing gear applicable, in accordance with the is returned to service. (MLG) rib 5 aft bearing attachment. This Accomplishment Instructions of SAAB (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal proposed AD would require repetitive Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, Revision 01, agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a inspections for cracking of the left-hand dated March 1, 2011; and SAAB Service person is not required to respond to, nor (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing MLG rib shall a person be subject to a penalty for Bulletin 2000–92–006, Revision 01, dated 5 aft bearing forward lugs and repair if August 18, 2010. failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of necessary. We are proposing this AD to (i) Credit for Previous Actions the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that detect and correct cracking of the LH This paragraph provides credit for the collection of information displays a current and RH wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of valid OMB Control Number. The OMB forward lugs which, if not corrected,

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