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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39
Preamble Information
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this
proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include "Docket No. FAA-2010-0676; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-
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Discussion
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 322 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it would take 5 work-hours per product to comply with this
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost
would be minimal. 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. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD to the U.S. operators to be $136,850, or $425 per
product.
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
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Regulatory Information
The Proposed Amendment
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 45 airplanes, certificated in any category;
as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletins 40-26-05 and 45-26-9, both Revision
2, both dated May 4, 2009.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26: Fire protection.
Unsafe Condition
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being incorrectly staked, showed that the container was fully charged. The
Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD to prevent inaccurate pressure
readings and subsequent damage to the discharge tubes during operation, which
could result in failure of the fire extinguisher system and an uncontained fire in an
emergency situation.
Compliance
(f) 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) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the aluminum fire
extinguisher discharge tubes with new, improved stainless steel tubes; check the
fire extinguisher container for any serial number specified in Table 1 of
Bombardier Service Bulletins 40-26-05 or 45-26-9, both Revision 2, both dated
May 4, 2009; as applicable; replace any containers that have affected serial
numbers, do a weight check of all containers, including the replacement container,
if applicable; and inspect the pressure indicator on the containers for
discrepancies, by doing all applicable actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletins 40-26-05 or
45-26-9, both Revision 2, both dated May 4, 2009; as applicable. If any
discrepancy is found, replace the container before further flight in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletins 40-26-05 or
45-26-9, both Revision 2, both dated May 4, 2009; as applicable.
(h) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the
applicable service information listed in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(i)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: James Galstad, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4135; fax (316) 946-4107.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for
this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved
AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate,
or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Footer Information
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-16514 Filed 7-6-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
Comments
Not Applicable
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