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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0249; Airspace Docket No. 20-ACE-2]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ness City, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City,
KS. This action is the result of new public instrument procedures being
developed at this airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 20, 2023. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City, KS, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 27181; May 7, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2020-0249 to
establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City, KS. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022. FAA Order 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11G lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
radius of the Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City, KS.
    This action is necessary due to new public instrument procedures
being developed at this airport.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3)

does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ACE KS E5 Ness City, KS [Establish]

Ness City Municipal Airport, KS
    (Lat 38[deg]28'26'' N, long. 99[deg]54'33'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Ness City Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 17, 2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023-01058 Filed 1-20-23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28299; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-139-AD;
Amendment 39-15354; AD 2008-03-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-
100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D,
747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300
Series Airplanes; Equipped With Certain Goodrich Evacuation Systems

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-
200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series
airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes; equipped with
certain Goodrich evacuation systems. For certain airplanes, this AD
requires replacing the evacuation system shear-pin restraints with new
ones. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires an inspection for
manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the
shear-pin restraints for discrepancies, and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD results from several reports of corroded shear-pin
restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying
properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation
system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the
chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 11,
2008.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications,
3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
; 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 address for the
Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the Document 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 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (562)
627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Boeing Model
747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300,
747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and
Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes; equipped with certain Goodrich
evacuation systems. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
May 29, 2007 (72 FR 29452). For certain airplanes, that NPRM proposed
to require replacing the evacuation system shear-pin restraints with
new ones. For certain other airplanes, that NPRM proposed to require an
inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual
inspection of the shear-pin restraints for discrepancies, and
corrective actions if necessary.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Supportive Comment

    One commenter, Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA),
supports the proposed AD.

Request To Combine Two AD Actions Into One AD

    Delta requests that this NPRM be combined with another NPRM
(Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD/Docket No. FAA-2007-28370 (72 FR
31761, June 8, 2007)) so that a single AD is issued. Both NPRMs refer
to Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12,
2007, as an appropriate source of service information for accomplishing
the proposed actions.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request. While the evacuation
slides affected by this AD and the other NPRM are identified in the
same service bulletin and have the same unsafe condition, the
individual evacuation slides were approved under different
certification processes. This AD affects airplanes that had certain
evacuation slides approved as part of a type certificate. The other
NPRM (Docket No. FAA-2007-28370) affects certain other evacuation
slides that were approved under a technical special order (TSO) that
specified certain requirements for evacuation slides. The TSO approval
process specifies which airplane model(s) a specific evacuation slide
can be installed on. These two approval processes affect how we issue
ADs. We have not changed this AD or NPRM Docket No. FAA-2007-28370 in
this regard.

Request To Revise Sequence of Part Number in a Table

    Goodrich, the evacuation slide manufacturer, requests that we
reverse the sequence of rows (6) and (7) of Table 1 of the NPRM to
match the sequence in the Goodrich service bulletin.
    We agree with the commenter's request. Revising the sequence of
rows to match the sequence in the service bulletin will reduce any
confusion. We have revised paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) of this AD
(rows (6) and (7) of Table 1 of the AD) accordingly.

Request To Give Credit for a Service Bulletin

    Goodrich also requests that we give credit to operators who
accomplish Revision 3 of the service bulletin before the effective date
of this AD. Goodrich states that ``The wording of Paragraph (j) does
not provide credit for actions done in compliance with Revision 3
unless it occurs `after the effective date of this AD'.'' (We infer
that Goodrich interprets the text of paragraph (j) of the AD to mean
that operators that have accomplished Revision 3 of the service
bulletin before the effective date would be required to accomplish
those actions again after the effective date to comply with this AD.)
    We disagree with the commenter's request. Paragraph (e) of this AD
states that the actions must be done as specified in the AD ``unless
the actions have already been done.'' Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343,
Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, is referred to as the appropriate
source of service information for accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD. Accomplishing the requirements of this AD in
accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated
January 12, 2007, before the effective date of the AD is acceptable for
compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD. Paragraph (j) of this AD
gives credit for accomplishing earlier revisions of the service
bulletin before the effective date of this AD. We have not changed the
AD in this regard.

Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph

    We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.

Additional Change

    In paragraph (j) of the NPRM, we inadvertently referenced paragraph
(h) of the AD. Instead, the correct reference is paragraph (g) of the
AD. We have

revised paragraph (j) of this AD to cite the correct paragraph.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 1,063 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 144 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                     Work hours per     Average labor                         Number of slide
             Action                    slide unit       rate per hour         Parts          units per airplane   Cost per airplane       Fleet cost
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Replacement.....................  Between 2 and 9....             $80  Between $58 and      Between 1 and 12...  Between $218 and     Between $31,392
                                                                        $638, depending on                        $16,296.             and $2,346,624.
                                                                        number of
                                                                        restraints.
Inspection......................  Between 2 and 9....              80  None...............  Between 1 and 12...  Between $160 and     Between $23,040
                                                                                $8,640.              and $1,244,160.
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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 have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2008-03-05 Boeing: Amendment 39-15354. Docket No. FAA-2007-28299;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-139-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B
SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-
400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300
series airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with any
Goodrich evacuation system listed in Table 1 of this AD.

                  Table 1.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems
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  Goodrich evacuation systems                            Component/part
          part number              Serial No. (S/N)           name
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(1) 101651-303................  PA2475 through PA2955   Slide/Raft,
                                 inclusive.              forward/aft
                                                         doors.
(2) 7A1412-3 through 7A1412-8   GU0154 through GU0325   Slide, upper
 inclusive.                      inclusive.              deck.
(3) 101651-109 through 101651-  All S/Ns with a B51     Slide/Raft,
 303 inclusive.                  prefix, and S/Ns        forward/aft
                                 PA0001 through PA2474   doors.
                                 inclusive.
(4) 7A1101-20 through 7A1101-   All S/Ns with a single  Slide, doors 1
 24 inclusive.                   letter G prefix, and    and 2.
                                 S/Ns GL0001 through
                                 GL0099 inclusive.
(5) 7A1102-20 through 7A1102-   All S/Ns with a single  Slide, door 4.
 24 inclusive.                   letter G prefix, and
                                 S/Ns GN001 through
                                 GN121 inclusive.
(6) Odd dash numbers 7A1103-45  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide, door 5,
 through 7A1103-51.              single letter G         left-hand (LH)
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns    side.
                                 GC0001 through GC0127.

(7) Even dash numbers 7A1103-   All even S/Ns with a    Slide, door 5,
 46 through 7A1103-52.           single letter G         right-hand (RH)
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns   side.
                                 GC0002 through GC0128.
(8) 7A1104-14 through 7A1104-   All S/Ns with a single  Slide, crew
 24 inclusive.                   letter G prefix, and    door.
                                 S/Ns GM0001 through
                                 GM0138 inclusive.
(9) Odd dash numbers 7A1105-35  All...................  Slide, off-wing,
 through 7A1105-43.                                      LH side.
(10) Even dash numbers 7A1105-  All...................  Slide, off-wing,
 36 through 7A1105-44.                                   RH side.
(11) Odd dash numbers 7A1238-3  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft,
 through 7A1238-69.              single letter G         doors 1, 2, and
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns    4, LH side.
                                 GE0001 through GE2091.
(12) Even dash numbers 7A1238-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft,
 4 through 7A1238-70.            single letter G         doors 1, 2, and
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns   4, RH side.
                                 GE0002 through GE2076.
(13) Odd dash numbers 7A1239-3  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft, door
 through 7A1239-33.              single letter G         5, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 GF0001 through GF0649.
(14) Even dash numbers 7A1239-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft, door
 4 through 7A1239-34.            single letter G         5, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 GF0002 through GF0650.
(15) Odd dash numbers 7A1248-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide, upper
 through 7A1248-35.              single letter G         deck, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 GU001 through GU321.
(16) Even dash numbers 7A1248-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide, upper
 2 through 7A1248-36.            single letter G         deck, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 GU002 through GU662.
(17) Odd dash numbers 7A1252-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide, off-wing,
 through 7A1252-9.               single letter G         LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 GO001 through GO505.
(18) Even dash numbers 7A1252-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide, off-wing,
 2 through 7A1252-10.            single letter G         RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 GO002 through GO506.
(19) Odd dash numbers 7A1255-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft, door
 through 7A1255-29.              single letter G         2, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 WH0001 through WH0139.
(20) Even dash numbers 7A1255-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft, door
 2 through 7A1255-30.            single letter G         2, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 WH0002 through WH0136.
(21) Odd dash numbers 7A1256-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft, door
 through 7A1256-29.              single letter G         3, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 WI0001 through WI0143.
(22) Even dash numbers 7A1256-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft, door
 2 through 7A1256-30.            single letter G         3, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 WI0002 through WI0144.
(23) Odd dash numbers 7A1257-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft, door
 through 7A1257-29.              single letter G         4, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 WJ0001 through WJ0167.
(24) Even dash numbers 7A1257-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft, door
 2 through 7A1257-30.            single letter G         4, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 WJ0002 through WJ0160.
(25) Odd dash numbers 7A1261-1  All odd S/Ns with a     Slide/Raft, door
 through 7A1261-33.              single letter G         1, LH side.
                                 prefix, and odd S/Ns
                                 WG0001 through WG0165.
(26) Even dash numbers 7A1261-  All even S/Ns with a    Slide/Raft, door
 2 through 7A1261-34.            single letter G         1, RH side.
                                 prefix, and even S/Ns
                                 WG0002 through WG0162.
(27) 7A1412-1 through 7A1412-8  All S/Ns with a single  Slide, upper
 inclusive.                      letter G prefix, and    deck.
                                 S/Ns GU001 through
                                 GU153.
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Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from several reports of corroded shear-pin
restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying
properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation
system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the
chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Service Bulletin Reference

    (f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343,
Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007.

Replacement, or Inspections and Corrective Action

    (g) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD in
accordance with the service bulletin.
    (1) For airplanes equipped with any Goodrich evacuation system
identified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD: Replace the
shear-pin restraints with new restraints.
    (2) For airplanes equipped with any Goodrich evacuation system
identified in paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD: Do an
inspection to verify the manufacturing lot number of the shear-pin
restraint. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the manufacturing lot number of the
shear-pin restraint can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (i) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551
inclusive is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin
restraint with a new restraint.
    (ii) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551
inclusive is not found, do a general visual inspection of the shear-
pin restraints for discrepancies (i.e., corrosion, security of pin
retainer/label, overall condition, and lack of play). If any
discrepancy is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin
restraint with a new restraint.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''

Parts Installation

    (h) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation
system with a part number and serial number identified in paragraph
(c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, unless
the shear-

pin restraints have been replaced with new restraints in accordance
with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
    (i) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation
system with a part number and serial number identified in paragraphs
(c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD may be installed on any airplane,
unless the shear-pin restraints have been inspected and found
acceptable in accordance with paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.

Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Service Information

    (j) Replacements and inspections done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343,
dated October 15, 2003; Revision 1, dated January 31, 2005; or
Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; are acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (k)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (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 appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3,
dated January 12, 2007, to perform the actions that are required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical
Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169, for a
copy of this service information. You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html
.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 18, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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8893 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 38 / Wednesday, February 26, 2003 / Notices CPSC immediate access to all sections of TSCA CBI. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division ( 7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: ( 202) 564   8940; email address: TSCA Hotline@ epa. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document or Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPPT   2002   0057. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102 Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m., Monday thrugh Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is ( 202) 566   1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is ( 202) 566   0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// ww. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

Under a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) dated September 23, 1986, the CPSC agreed to EPA procedures governing access to CBI submitted to EPA under TSCA. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306( h), EPA has determined that CPSC requires access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA, to perform successfully their responsibilities under the Consumer Product Safety Act and TSCA. CPSC's personnel are given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. Some of the information is claimed or determined to be CBI. Under the terms of the MOU, CPSC is not required to renew its access to TSCA CBI. EPA publishes this notice to the public from time to time to reiterate and confirm that access to TSCA CBI has been granted to this other federal agency. In a previous notice published in the Federal Register of December 9, 1997 ( 62 FR 64829) ( FRL   5757   8), EPA confirmed that CPSC continues to have access to CBI under all sections of TSCA. EPA is issuing this notice to once again confirm that CPSC maintains access under the existing MOU. EPA issues this notice to inform all submitters of information under all sections of TSCA, that the Agency provides the CPSC access to these CBI materials on a need to know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this MOU will take place at EPA Headquarters and CPSC's 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland site. CPSC is required to adhere to all provisions of EPA's TSCA Confidential Business Information Security Manual. CPSC personnel are required to sign nondisclosure agreements and are briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Confidential business information. Dated: February 10, 2003. Allan S. Abramson, Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

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Access to Confidential Business Information by Geologics Corporation AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has authorized Geologics Corporation, of Alexandria, VA, access to information which has been submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information ( CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA occurred as a result of an approved waiver dated July 31, 2002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division ( 7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: ( 202) 554   1404; email address: TSCA <EMAIL_ADDRESS>epa. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPPT   2002   0049. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action,

VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 18: 59 Feb 25, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 26FEN1. SGM 26FEN1 OPPT 2002 0049 0001 RECEIVED OPPT NCIC 2003 FEB26 7: 05AM 8894 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 38 / Wednesday, February 26, 2003 / Notices any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102 Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is ( 202) 566   1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is ( 202) 566   0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking? Under Contract Number GS   00K97AFD2140, Delivery Order Number 2W   0947   YBSW, Geologics Corporation, of 5285 Shawnee Road, Suite 210, Alexandria, VA, will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics ( OPPT) in providing technical and administrative support for meetings related to investigation of chemicals and biotechnology products for possible regulatory or other control actions. They will also provide computer data base support related to providing information on chemical regulatory actions and related policy decisions. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306( j), EPA has determined that under Contract Number GS   00K97AFD2140, Delivery Order Number 2W   0947   YBSW, Geologics Coporation will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA, to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. Geologics personnel was given access to information submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. Geologics was granted a waiver July 31, 2002. This waiver was necessary to allow Geologics to assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics ( OPPT) in the activities listed above. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA, that the Agency may provide Geologics access to these CBI materials on a need to know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters. Geologics will be required to adhere to all provisions of EPA's TSCA Confidential Business Information Security Manual. Clearance for access to TSCA CBI under this contract may continue until July 31, 2004. Geologics personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Confidential business information.

Dated: February 10, 2003. Allan S. Abramson, Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [ FR Doc. 03   4250 Filed 2   25   03; 8: 45 am]

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Access to Confidential Business Information by Dyncorp Systems and Solutions, LLC AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its prime contractor Dyncorp Systems and Solutions, LLC ( Dyncorp) of Chantilly, VA and 10 of its subcontractors access to information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information ( CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA occurred as a result of an approved waiver dated January 13, 2003, which requested granting Dyncorp and its subcontractors immediate access to all sections of TSCA CBI. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division ( 7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 202) 554   1404; e mail address: TSCAHotline epa. gov.

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I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68363-68365]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-1024; Product Identifier 2019-CE-002-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVI
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the primary
flight control actuation system (PFCAS) linear variable displacement
transducer (LVDT) mechanical disconnect monitor may not trigger the
disconnect of the affected control surfaces as required in the event of
a control surface failure. This proposed AD would require updating the
software of each PFCAS remote electronics unit (REU), which includes an
improvement to the LVDT. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 30,
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O Box 2206,
Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (912) 965-
3520; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: https://www.gulfstream.com/customer-support. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
1024; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed
above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myles Jalalian, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-1024;
Product Identifier 2019-CE-002-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The FAA received a report from Gulfstream that the PFCAS LVDT
mechanical disconnect monitor may not trigger the disconnect of the
affected control surfaces as required in the event of a control surface
failure. The Model GVI flight control computer actuator LVDT disconnect
monitor should disable the control surface for ailerons, elevators, and
rudder in the event that one of those control surfaces fails.
Gulfstream developed an REU software update that provides improvements
to the LVDT of the PFCAS, which addresses the LVDT disconnect monitor
problem. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to spoiler hard-
over or loss of structural integrity due to excessive surface
deflection and result in loss of control of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 201,
dated September 28, 2017, and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin
Number 201, dated September 28, 2017; which specify incorporating
Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Service Change 069, dated September 28, 2017,
or Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Service Change 069, dated September 28,
2017. This service information differs because each document applies to
a different airplane designation.
    The FAA also reviewed Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Service Change 069,
dated

September 28, 2017, and Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Service Change 069,
dated September 28, 2017, which provide and reference procedures for
preparing the REU for a software update.
    The FAA reviewed Parker Service Bulletin 469000-27-003, Revision 1,
dated October 11, 2017, which contains procedures for updating the
software of the REU from Label 34 to Label 35. This update includes
improved LVDT disconnect and oscillatory monitoring, force fight
mitigation, troubleshooting, and rectification of other reported
problems.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD because it evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed D Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 161 airplanes
of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                     Labor cost            Parts cost           product         operators
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Update REU software...............  386 work-hours x $85  None................         $32,810       $5,282,410
                                     per hour = $32,810.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all costs in
this cost estimate.

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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet
transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the
Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
    (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 Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2019-1024; Product
Identifier 2019-CE-002-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by January 30, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 6001 through
6111, 6113 through 6133, and 6135 through 6274.
    Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model GVI airplanes are also
referred to by the marketing designations G650 and G650ER.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that the primary flight control
actuation system (PFCAS) linear variable displacement transducer
(LVDT) mechanical disconnect monitor may not trigger the disconnect
of the affected control surfaces as required in the event of a
control surface failure. This condition, if not addressed, could
lead to spoiler hard-over or loss of structural integrity due to
excessive surface deflection and result in loss of control of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Software Upgrade

    Within the next 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
update the software for each PFCAS remote electronics unit (REU)
from Label 34 to Label 35 by following the Accomplishment
Instructions in Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 201, dated
September 28, 2017, or Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin Number
201, dated September 28, 2017; the Modification Instructions,
sections A through C, in Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Service Change No.
069, dated September 28, 2017, or Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Service
Change No. 069, dated September 28, 2017; and the Accomplishment
Instructions in Parker Service Bulletin 469000-27-003, Revision 1,
dated October 11, 2017; except you are not required to submit
information to the manufacturer.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO 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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
    (2) 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.
    (3) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(h)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Myles Jalalian,
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (404) 474-
5606; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O.
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
(912) 965-3520; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: https://www.gulfstream.com/customer-support. You may obtain Parker-Hannifin
service information using the contact information for Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on December 2, 2019.
Patrick R. Mullen,
Aircraft Certification Service, Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, AIR-690.
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