80 FR 16553 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 60 (March 30, 2015)

Page Range		16553-16555
FR Document		2015-07104

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited (PAL) Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as PAL Model 750XL airplanes manufactured with only one attitude indicator. A second attitude indicator is required for flights under instrument flight rules. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1002; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-033-AD; 
Amendment 39-18127; AD 2015-06-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific 
Aerospace Limited (PAL) Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an 
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as PAL Model 750XL airplanes manufactured with only one 
attitude indicator. A second attitude indicator is required for flights 
under instrument flight rules. We are issuing this AD to require 
actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 4, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 4, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1002; or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Pacific 
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New 
Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.aerospace.co.nz/. You may 
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
on December 8, 2014 (79 FR 72564). The NPRM proposed to correct an 
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation 
authority of another country. The MCAI states:

    This AD with effective date 10 November 2014 is prompted by a 
recent determination that certain PAL750XL aircraft were 
inadvertently manufactured with instrument panels with only one 
Attitude Indicator (AI). A second AI is required for PAL750XL 
operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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    The AD mandates the installation of either a second AI, or the 
enablement of Reversionary Attitude mode in the Sandel Electronic 
Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI), if fitted, when operating 
under IFR.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 72564, December 8, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 72564, December 8, 2014) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 72564, December 8, 2014).

Relative Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    We reviewed Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin 
PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, dated November 4, 2014. The service bulletin 
describes procedures for installing a second attitude indicator or 
enabling the reversionary mode on a Sandel SN3500 electronic horizontal 
situation indicator (EHSI), if installed, whichever is applicable. This 
service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to 
access this service information.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 17 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,500 per 
product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $68,170, or $4,010 per product.

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 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1002; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of 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

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 AD:

2015-06-09 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-18127; Docket No. 
FAA-2014-1002; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-033-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 4, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes manufactured with instrument 
panels with only one attitude indicator. A second attitude indicator 
is required to operate under instrument flight rules (IFR). A 
reversionary attitude indicator reduces the probability of a single 
point failure, which could result in loss of control. We are issuing 
this proposed AD to install a reversionary attitude indicator before 
operating in IFR conditions.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, before the next flight requiring instrument 
flight rules (IFR) after the effective date of this AD, install a 
second attitude indicator into the right hand instrument panel or 
enable the reversionary mode on a Sandel SN3500 electronic 
horizontal situation indicator (EHSI), if installed, whichever is 
applicable, following the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, 
dated November 4, 2014.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:

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[email protected]. 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.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI in Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD DCA/750XL/
17A, dated November 6, 2014, for related information. The MCAI can 
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/074, Issue 2, dated November 4, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 
3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; 
email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.aerospace.co.nz/.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1002.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 19, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This rule increases the quantity of adopting the interim rule as a final rule, are issuing this AD to require actions to
Scotch spearmint oil that handlers may without change. address the unsafe condition on these
purchase from or handle on behalf of To view the interim rule, go to: products.
producers during the 2014–2015 http://www.regulations.gov/#!document
DATES: This AD is effective May 4, 2015.
marketing year, which ends on May 31, Detail;D=AMS-FV-13-0087-0003.
This action also affirms information The Director of the Federal Register
2015. The 2014–2015 Scotch spearmint
contained in the interim rule concerning approved the incorporation by reference
oil salable quantity was initially
Executive Orders 12866, 12988, 13175, of a certain publication listed in the AD
established at 1,149,030 pounds and the
and 13563; the Paperwork Reduction as of May 4, 2015.
allotment percentage initially set at 55
percent. This rule increases the Scotch Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35); and the E- ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
spearmint oil salable quantity to Gov Act (44 U.S.C. 101). docket on the Internet at http://
1,984,423 pounds and the allotment After consideration of all relevant www.regulations.gov by searching for
percentage to 95 percent. material presented, it is found that and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
The Committee reached its decision to finalizing the interim rule, without 1002; or in person at Document
recommend an increase in the salable change, as published in the Federal Management Facility, U.S. Department
quantity and allotment percentage for Register (79 FR 64657, October 31, of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Scotch spearmint oil after careful 2014) will tend to effectuate the M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
consideration of all available declared policy of the Act. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
information. With the increase, the Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 985 For service information identified in
Committee believes that the industry
will be able to satisfactorily meet the Marketing agreements, Oils and fats, this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace
current market demand for this class of Reporting and recordkeeping Limited, Airport Road, Private Bag 3027,
spearmint oil. This rule amends the requirements, Spearmint oil. Hamilton 3240, New Zealand;
salable quantities and allotment Accordingly, the interim rule that telephone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7
percentages previously established in amended 7 CFR part 985 and that was 843 6134; email: pacific@
§ 985.233. Authority for this action is published at 79 FR 64657 on October aerospace.co.nz; Internet: http://
provided in §§ 985.50, 985.51, and 31, 2014, is adopted as a final rule, www.aerospace.co.nz/. You may view
985.52 of the order. without change. this referenced service information at
In accordance with the Paperwork Dated: March 24, 2015. the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
Rex A. Barnes,
Chapter 35), the order’s information 64106. For information on the
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
collection requirements have been availability of this material at the FAA,
Marketing Service.
previously approved by the Office of call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
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Management and Budget (OMB) and on the Internet at http://
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assigned OMB No. 0581–0178, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Vegetable and Specialty Crop Marketing and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Orders. No changes in those 1002.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
requirements as a result of this action FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
are necessary. Should any changes Federal Aviation Administration Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
become necessary, they would be Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
submitted to OMB for approval. 14 CFR Part 39 Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
This rule will not impose any telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
additional reporting or recordkeeping [Docket No. FAA–2014–1002; Directorate
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@
Identifier 2014–CE–033–AD; Amendment
requirements on either small or large faa.gov.
39–18127; AD 2015–06–09]
spearmint oil handlers. As with all
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal marketing order programs, RIN 2120–AA64
reports and forms are periodically Discussion
reviewed to reduce information Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes We issued a notice of proposed
requirements and duplication by
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
industry and public sector agencies. In AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 to add an AD that would apply
addition, USDA has not identified any Administration (FAA), Department of to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model
relevant Federal rules that duplicate, Transportation (DOT). 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was
overlap, or conflict with this rule. ACTION: Final rule. published in the Federal Register on
Further, the Committee’s meeting was December 8, 2014 (79 FR 72564). The
widely publicized throughout the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
spearmint oil industry and all interested airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific condition for the specified products and
persons were invited to attend the Aerospace Limited (PAL) Model 750XL was based on mandatory continuing
meeting and participate in Committee airplanes. This AD results from airworthiness information (MCAI)
deliberations. Like all Committee mandatory continuing airworthiness originated by an aviation authority of
meetings, the September 11, 2014, information (MCAI) issued by an another country. The MCAI states:
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meeting was a public meeting and all aviation authority of another country to
entities, both large and small, were able identify and correct an unsafe condition This AD with effective date 10 November
to express their views on this issue. on an aviation product. The MCAI 2014 is prompted by a recent determination
that certain PAL750XL aircraft were
Comments on the interim rule were describes the unsafe condition as PAL inadvertently manufactured with instrument
required to be received on or before Model 750XL airplanes manufactured panels with only one Attitude Indicator (AI).
December 30, 2014. No comments were with only one attitude indicator. A A second AI is required for PAL750XL
received. Therefore, for the reasons second attitude indicator is required for operating under Instrument Flight Rules
given in the interim rule, we are flights under instrument flight rules. We (IFR).

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The AD mandates the installation of either We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
a second AI, or the enablement of the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
Reversionary Attitude mode in the Sandel Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(EHSI), if fitted, when operating under IFR.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
The MCAI can be found in the AD promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
docket on the Internet at: http://www. air commerce by prescribing regulations
regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D= for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
FAA-2014-1002-0002. the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Comments safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD:
is within the scope of that authority
We gave the public the opportunity to 2015–06–09 Pacific Aerospace Limited:
because it addresses an unsafe condition
participate in developing this AD. We Amendment 39–18127; Docket No.
that is likely to exist or develop on
received no comments on the NPRM (79 FAA–2014–1002; Directorate Identifier
products identified in this rulemaking 2014–CE–033–AD.
FR 72564, December 8, 2014) or on the
action.
determination of the cost to the public. (a) Effective Date
Regulatory Findings
Conclusion This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
We reviewed the relevant data and We determined that this AD will not effective May 4, 2015.
determined that air safety and the have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs
public interest require adopting the AD Executive Order 13132. This AD will
None.
as proposed except for minor editorial not have a substantial direct effect on
changes. We have determined that these the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability
minor changes: the national government and the States, This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
• Are consistent with the intent that or on the distribution of power and Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR responsibilities among the various numbers, certificated in any category.
72564, December 8, 2014) for correcting levels of government. (d) Subject
the unsafe condition; and For the reasons discussed above, I
Air Transport Association of America
• Do not add any additional burden certify this AD:
(ATA) Code 34: Navigation.
upon the public than was already (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 72564, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Reason
December 8, 2014). (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD was prompted by mandatory
the DOT Regulatory Policies and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
Relative Service Information Under 1 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, originated by an aviation authority of another
CFR part 51 1979), country to identify and correct an unsafe
We reviewed Pacific Aerospace (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
in Alaska, and describes the unsafe condition as Pacific
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes
PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, dated (4) Will not have a significant manufactured with instrument panels with
November 4, 2014. The service bulletin economic impact, positive or negative, only one attitude indicator. A second attitude
describes procedures for installing a on a substantial number of small entities indicator is required to operate under
second attitude indicator or enabling the under the criteria of the Regulatory instrument flight rules (IFR). A reversionary
reversionary mode on a Sandel SN3500 Flexibility Act. attitude indicator reduces the probability of
electronic horizontal situation indicator a single point failure, which could result in
Examining the AD Docket loss of control. We are issuing this proposed
(EHSI), if installed, whichever is
You may examine the AD docket on AD to install a reversionary attitude indicator
applicable. This service information is
the Internet at http:// before operating in IFR conditions.
reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for
ways to access this service information. www.regulations.gov by searching for (f) Actions and Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– Unless already done, before the next flight
Costs of Compliance 1002; or in person at the Docket requiring instrument flight rules (IFR) after
We estimate that this AD will affect Management Facility between 9 a.m. the effective date of this AD, install a second
17 products of U.S. registry. We also and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, attitude indicator into the right hand
estimate that it would take about 6 except Federal holidays. The AD docket instrument panel or enable the reversionary
work-hours per product to comply with contains the NPRM, the regulatory mode on a Sandel SN3500 electronic
the basic requirements of this AD. The evaluation, any comments received, and horizontal situation indicator (EHSI), if
installed, whichever is applicable, following
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. other information. The street address for the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
Required parts would cost about $3,500 the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
per product. 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Bulletin PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, dated
Based on these figures, we estimate Comments will be available in the AD November 4, 2014.
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to docket shortly after receipt.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
be $68,170, or $4,010 per product.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The following provisions also apply to this
Authority for This Rulemaking AD:
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
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Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Safety. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Adoption of the Amendment for this AD, if requested using the procedures
section 106, describes the authority of found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123;
authority. follows: fax: (816) 329–4090; email:

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karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Aircraft/index.htm. You may view this
approved AMOC on any airplane to which referenced service information at the
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking 14 CFR Part 39 For information on the availability of
a PI, your local FSDO. this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0619; Directorate
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 1221. It is also available on the Internet
Identifier 2014–NM–029–AD; Amendment
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 39–18124; AD 2015–06–06] at http://www.regulations.gov by
a manufacturer or other source, use these searching for and locating Docket No.
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective RIN 2120–AA64
FAA 2014–0619.
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
Airworthiness Directives; BAE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
are approved by the State of Design Authority
Systems (Operations) Limited Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
(or their delegated agent). You are required
Airplanes International Branch, ANM–116,
to assure the product is airworthy before it
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
is returned to service. AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(h) Related Information Administration (FAA), Department of 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
Transportation (DOT). fax 425–227–1149.
Refer to MCAI in Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) AD DCA/750XL/17A, dated November ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
6, 2014, for related information. The MCAI
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
can be found in the AD docket on the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE We issued a notice of proposed
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#
Systems (Operations) Limited Model rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.
4101 airplanes. This AD was prompted part 39 by adding an AD that would
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference by a report of the failure, due to apply to all BAE Systems (Operations)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register overheat, of a bracket on which the Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The
approved the incorporation by reference earth post (EP) for the generator and NPRM published in the Federal
(IBR) of the service information listed in this propeller de-ice systems is located. This Register on September 3, 2014 (79 FR
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD requires an inspection of the 52270). The NPRM was prompted by a
part 51. affected EPs and attachment structure report of the failure, due to overheat, of
(2) You must use this service information for damage, an inspection of the earth a bracket on which the EP for the
as applicable to do the actions required by cables of the generator and propeller de- generator and propeller de-ice systems
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. ice system for signs of overheating and is located. The NPRM proposed to
(i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory arcing damage, a torque check of the require an inspection of the affected EPs
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, affected EP stiff nuts, an electrical high and attachment structure for damage, an
dated November 4, 2014. current bonding check of the bracket, inspection of the earth cables of the
(ii) Reserved. and corrective actions if necessary. We generator and propeller de-ice system
(3) For service information identified in are issuing this AD to detect and correct for signs of overheating and arcing
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, an overheat failure of the EPs for the damage, a torque check of the affected
Airport Road, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton generator and propeller de-ice system, EP stiff nuts, an electrical high current
3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 and possible degradation of the wing bonding check of the bracket, and
6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; email: pacific@ front spar cap and/or web, which could corrective actions if necessary. We are
aerospace.co.nz; Internet: http:// affect the structural integrity of the issuing this AD to detect and correct an
www.aerospace.co.nz/. wing. overheat failure of the EPs for the
(4) You may view this service information
DATES: This AD becomes effective May generator and propeller de-ice system,
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
4, 2015. and possible degradation of the wing
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
The Director of the Federal Register front spar cap and/or web, which could
information on the availability of this
approved the incorporation by reference affect the structural integrity of the
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
of a certain publication listed in this AD wing.
addition, you can access this service
as of May 4, 2015. The European Aviation Safety Agency
information on the Internet at http://
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
docket on the Internet at http://www. for the Member States of the European
locating Docket No. FAA–2014–1002.
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA- Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(5) You may view this service information
2014-0619 or in person at the Docket Directive 2014–0006, dated January 7,
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Management Facility, U.S. Department 2014 (referred to after this as the
Administration (NARA). For information on of Transportation, Docket Operations, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
the availability of this material at NARA, call M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Avenue SE., Washington, DC. An occurrence was reported involving a
For service information identified in Jetstream 4100 aeroplane, where a bracket, on
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March which the earth post for the generator and
this AD, contact BAE Systems
19, 2015.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

(Operations) Limited, Customer propeller de-ice systems is located, failed due
Pat Mullen, Information Department, Prestwick to overheat. Although the earth post and
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 cables were not damaged, the mounting
Aircraft Certification Service. bracket and underlying structure were
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; damaged to the extent that repair of the wing
[FR Doc. 2015–07104 Filed 3–27–15; 8:45 am] telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 front spar web was necessary. Furthermore,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1292 675704; email RApublications@ the aft engine cross support rod, which is
baesystems.com; Internet http://www. attached to the same bracket, was found
baesystems.com/Businesses/Regional damaged, as a result of excessive current

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective May 4, 2015.
Contact		Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 16553
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 16553 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 60 (March 30, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration