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2024-19-16 DEUTSCHE AIRCRAFT GMBH (TYPE CERTIFICATE PREVIOUSLY HELD BY 328 SUPPORT SERVICES GMBH; AVCRAFT AEROSPACE GMBH; FAIRCHILD DORNIER GMBH; DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GMBH): Amendment 39-22858; Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00134-T.
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 26, 2024.

(b) AFFECTED ADS

    None.

(c) APPLICABILITY

    This AD applies  to all Deutsche  Aircraft GmbH Model  328-100 and 328
    -300 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) SUBJECT

    Air  Transport  Association  (ATA)  of  America  Code  25,  Equipment/
    furnishings.

(e) UNSAFE CONDITION

    This AD was prompted  by reports of a  broken attachment eyebolt in  a
    Collins  Aerospace  JB6  Commuter Class  passenger  seat.  The FAA  is
    issuing  this AD  to address  broken attachment  eyebolts. The  unsafe
    condition, if not  addressed, could prevent  the correct operation  of
    the safety belts, possibly resulting in injuries to seat occupants.

(f) COMPLIANCE

    Comply  with this  AD within  the compliance  times specified,  unless
    already done.

(g) REQUIREMENTS

    Except  as specified  in paragraph  (h) of  this AD:  Comply with  all
    required actions and compliance times specified in, and in  accordance
    with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0051, dated
    February 23, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0051).

(h) EXCEPTIONS TO EASA AD 2024-0051

(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0051 refers to its effective date, this AD requires
    using the effective date of this AD.

(2) Where  paragraph (2)  of EASA  AD 2024-0051  specifies "if, during the
    inspection required  by paragraph  (1) of  this AD,  discrepancies are
    detected, as defined in the ASB, before next flight, contact  Deutsche
    Aircraft  GmbH and  Collins Aerospace  for approved  instructions  and
    accomplish those instructions accordingly," this AD requires replacing
    that text with "if, during the inspection as required by paragraph (1)
    of  this AD,  any discrepancy  is detected,  the discrepancy  must  be
    repaired before further flight using a method approved by the Manager,
    International Validation  Branch, FAA;  or EASA;  or Deutsche Aircraft
    GmbH's EASA  Design Organization  Approval (DOA).  If approved  by the
    DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature."

(3) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2024-0051.

(i) NO REPORTING OR RETURN OF PARTS REQUIREMENT

    Although  the  service  information referenced  in  EASA  AD 2024-0051
    specifies to submit certain information and send removed parts to  the
    manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) ADDITIONAL AD PROVISIONS

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,  International
    Validation Branch, FAA,  has the authority  to 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 responsible Flight  Standards Office, as appropriate.  If
    sending  information  directly  to the  manager  of  the International
    Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph  (k)
    of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@faa.gov. Before  using
    any approved  AMOC, notify  your appropriate  principal inspector,  or
    lacking a principal inspector,  the manager of the  responsible Flight
    Standards Office.

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to  obtain
    instructions   from   a  manufacturer,   the   instructions  must   be
    accomplished using  a method  approved by  the Manager,  International
    Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Deutsche Aircraft GmbH's EASA DOA.
    If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-  authorized
    signature.

(k) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    For more information  about this AD,  contact Todd Thompson,  Aviation
    Safety Engineer,  FAA, 1600  Stewart Avenue,  Suite 410,  Westbury, NY
    11590; telephone 206-231-3228; email todd.thompson@faa.gov.

(l) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1) The  Director of  the Federal  Register approved  the incorporation by
    reference  (IBR) of  the material  listed in  this  paragraph  under 5
    U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by
    this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.

(i) European Union Aviation  Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0051, dated Feb-
    ruary 23, 2024.

(ii) [Reserved]

(3) For  EASA AD  2024-0051, contact  EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer  3, 50668
    Cologne,    Germany;    telephone   +49    221    8999   000;    email
    ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA  AD
    on the EASA website ad.easa.europa.eu.

(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
    Operational Safety Branch,  2200 South 216th  Street, Des Moines,  WA.
    For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,  call
    206-231-3195.

(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Admin-
    istration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material
    at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations  or
    email fr.inspection@nara.gov.

Issued on September 23, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance
& Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aviation Safety  Engineer,
FAA, 1600  Stewart Avenue,  Suite 410,  Westbury, NY  11590; telephone 206
-231-3228; email todd.thompson@faa.gov.
PREAMBLE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00134-T;
Amendment 39-22858; AD 2024-19-16]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type
Certificate Previously Held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH)
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of a broken attachment eyebolt in a Collins
Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seat. This AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection of each affected part, and applicable
corrective actions, and limits the installation of affected parts, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 26, 2024.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 26, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1889; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Material Incorporated by Reference:

For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find
this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.

You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1889.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3228; email todd.thompson@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background


The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Deutsche Aircraft
GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 17, 2024 (89 FR 58089). The NPRM was prompted
by AD 2024-0051, dated February 23, 2024, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD
2024-0051) (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states there have
been reports of a broken attachment eyebolt in a Collins Aerospace JB6
Commuter Class passenger seat. The eyebolt is the connection between
the reclining mechanism and the seat structure and connects the seat
belt to the seat structure. Broken attachment eyebolts, if not detected
and corrected, could prevent the correct operation of the safety belts,
possibly resulting in injuries to seat occupants.

In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a one-time detailed
inspection of each affected part, and applicable corrective actions,
and to limit the installation of affected parts, as specified in EASA
AD 2024-0051. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1889.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments


The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The
FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor
editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of
the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51


EASA AD 2024-0051 specifies a one-time detailed inspection of
affected eyebolt and spreader for correct installation and
discrepancies (i.e., cracks, traces of aluminum flakes or remainders of
ripped-out threads in the tip threads, and damaged thread runs), and
applicable corrective actions (obtaining and following repair
instructions and replacing the affected parts). EASA AD 2024-0051 also
specifies an affected part may be installed provided, before
installation, that part passed an inspection (no damage detected).

This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance


The FAA estimates this AD affects 30 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs for Required Actions

LABOR COST
PARTS COST
COST PER PRODUCT
COST ON U.S. OPERATORS
12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,020.
$0
$1,020
$30,600

The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions

LABOR COST
PARTS COST
COST PER PRODUCT
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.
$1,126
$1,211

The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

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.

The FAA is 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

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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and

(3) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39


Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

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


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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive: