80 FR 33208 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 112 (June 11, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 33208-33211] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13917] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2047; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-013-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of the comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an NPRM for SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplaness [[Page 33209]] (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA) that was proposed to revise AD 2007-04-13. This proposed AD results from 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 cracks found on the main landing gear cylinders. This action revises the NPRM by including the actions against those airplanes that reach a certain number of landings after the effective date of the AD. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Since this action imposes an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on this proposed change. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://www.socata.com. You may review 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-2015-2047. 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-2015- 2047; 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 proposed AD, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-2047; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-013-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. The docket number and the directorate identifier of the NPRM (80 FR 8821, February 19, 2015) is Docket No. FAA-2006-26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD. The NPRM docket number is different than the docket number of this SNPRM. The comment period for the NPRM closed on April 6, 2015; we received one comment in support of the NPRM. Discussion We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an NPRM for SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA), which was published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2015 (80 FR 8821). The NPRM proposed to require actions intended to address the unsafe condition for the products listed above and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by another country. Since the NPRM was issued, we have determined that airplanes with MLG with forging body that had not reached 1,750 landings as of March 23, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-04-13) were not affected by the AD. This is not the intent and allows airplanes to fly indefinitely with the unsafe condition. This supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) proposes to make those airplanes with MLG with forging body either at or under 1,750 landings as of March 23, 2007, applicable to the AD in addition to extending the time between the repetitive inspections until a reinforced landing gear is installed, which terminates the repetitive inspections. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 EADS SOCATA has issued TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, ATA No. 32, dated January 2006, and SOCATA has issued DAHER- SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. The DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, incorporates procedures for replacing cracked MLG with a reinforced MLG as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. 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 of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on the SNPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 431 products of U.S. registry. [[Page 33210]] We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $109,905, or $255 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $6,000, for a cost of $6,340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. 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 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) 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. 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR 7576, February 16, 2007), and adding the following new AD: SOCATA (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA): Docket No. FAA-2015-2047; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-013-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 27, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945, (72 FR 7576, February 16, 2007) (``AD 2007-04-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638 and 687, that: (1) are not equipped with a left-hand main landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N) D68161 or D68161-1 and a right-hand MLG body P/N D68162 or D68162-1; and (2) are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product and the FAA's determination to add additional airplanes to the Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could cause the MLG to fail, and to add airplanes to the Applicability section. Failure of the shock strut cylinder of the MLG could result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing and possible reduced structural integrity of the airplane. We are superseding AD 2007-04- 13 to add airplanes to the Applicability section, increase the time between the repetitive inspections, and incorporate a modification to terminate the required repetitive inspections. (f) Actions and Compliance for Airplanes not Previously Affected by AD 2007-04-13 Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (h) of this AD: (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body that were either at or under 1,750 landings as of March 23, 2007 (the effective date of (AD 2007-04- 13): Upon or before accumulating 1,750 landings on the MLG with forging body since new or within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the forging body for cracks. Do the inspection following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006, or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. (2) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed. (g) Actions and Compliance for Airplanes Previously Affected by AD 2007-04-13 Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (h) of this AD, including all subparagraphs: (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 1,750 landings but less than 3,501 landings since new: (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 100 landings after March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04- 13), following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006, or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. (ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed. (2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 3,500 landings since new: (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 25 landings after March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006, or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. (ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at [[Page 33211]] intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed. (h) Actions and Compliance for All Affected Airplanes If any cracks are detected during any inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1) through (g)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs: (1) Before further flight, remove the affected landing gear leg and confirm the presence of the crack with dye penetrant inspection or fluorescent penetrant inspection. (2) If the crack is confirmed, before further flight, contact SOCATA at the address in paragraph (k) of this AD to coordinate the FAA-approved landing gear repair/replacement and implement any FAA- approved repair/replacement instructions obtained from SOCATA, or replace the cracked landing gear with a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required by this AD. (i) Calculating Unknown Number of Landings for Compliance The compliance times of this AD are presented in landings instead of hours time-in-service (TIS). If the number of landings is unknown, hours TIS may be used by dividing the number of hours TIS by 1.35. (j) 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: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [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. (k) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2006-0085R2, dated January 16, 2015. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006-26235. For service information related to this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://www.socata.com. 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 1, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-13917 Filed 6-10-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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any instance where the Council has Rebecca Cokley,
already disclosed to the public the § 10002.7 Changes following public Executive Director.
announcement. [FR Doc. 2015–14121 Filed 6–10–15; 8:45 am]
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Council’s issuance of a subpoena, or its time. Federal Aviation Administration
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or international tribunal, or an open or close a meeting, or a portion
arbitration, or the initiation, conduct, or thereof, to the public may be changed [Docket No. FAA–2015–2047; Directorate
following public announcement only if: Identifier 2015–CE–013–AD]
disposition by the Council of a
particular case or formal agency (1) A majority of all members RIN 2120–AA64
adjudication pursuant to the procedures determine by recorded vote that Council
in 5 U.S.C. 554 or otherwise involving business so requires and that no earlier Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA
a determination on the record after announcement of the change was Airplanes
opportunity for a hearing. possible; and
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§ 10002.6 Procedures for closing meetings such change and the vote of each Administration (FAA), Department of
or withholding information, and requests by member thereon at the earliest Transportation (DOT).
affected persons to close a meeting. ACTION: Supplemental notice of
practicable time.
(a) A meeting or portion of a meeting proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
may be closed and information § 10002.8 Transcripts, recordings, or reopening of the comment period.
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§ 10002.5 only by vote of a majority of Along with the General Counsel’s We are revising an NPRM for
SUMMARY:
members. certification and presiding officer’s SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplaness
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We also estimate that it would take List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Actions and Compliance for Airplanes not
about 3 work-hours per product to Previously Affected by AD 2007–04–13
comply with the basic requirements of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Unless already done, do the actions in
this proposed AD. The average labor safety, Incorporation by Reference, paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (h) of this AD:
rate is $85 per work-hour. Safety. (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
Based on these figures, we estimate of AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with forging
The Proposed Amendment body that were either at or under 1,750
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. landings as of March 23, 2007 (the effective
operators to be $109,905, or $255 per Accordingly, under the authority date of (AD 2007–04–13): Upon or before
product. delegated to me by the Administrator, accumulating 1,750 landings on the MLG
In addition, we estimate that any the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part with forging body since new or within the
necessary follow-on actions would take 39 as follows: next 100 landings after the effective date of
about 4 work-hours and require parts this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the
costing $6,000, for a cost of $6,340 per PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS forging body for cracks. Do the inspection
product. We have no way of DIRECTIVES following the Accomplishment Instructions
of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
determining the number of products Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
that may need these actions. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
continues to read as follows: Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Revision 3, dated December 2014.
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) If no cracks are detected during the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
section 106, describes the authority of not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced
removing Amendment 39–14945 (72 FR landing gear specified in paragraph E.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 7576, February 16, 2007), and adding Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the following new AD: Instructions in DAHER–SOCATA TBM
detail the scope of the Agency’s Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
SOCATA (type certificate previously held by
authority. EADS SOCATA): Docket No. FAA–2015– 130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2047; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE– installed.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 013–AD. (g) Actions and Compliance for Airplanes
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Previously Affected by AD 2007–04–13
(a) Comments Due Date
General requirements.’’ Under that Unless already done, do the actions in
section, Congress charges the FAA with We must receive comments by July 27,
2015. paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (h) of this AD,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in including all subparagraphs:
air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD supersedes AD 2007–04–13, retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–14945, (72 FR 7576, forging body totaling more than 1,750
safety in air commerce. This regulation February 16, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–04–13’’). landings but less than 3,501 landings since
is within the scope of that authority new:
(c) Applicability (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks
because it addresses an unsafe condition within 100 landings after March 23, 2007 (the
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM
700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638 effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
products identified in this rulemaking and 687, that: following the Accomplishment Instructions
action. (1) are not equipped with a left-hand main of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N) Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
Regulatory Findings 2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
D68161 or D68161–1 and a right-hand MLG
We determined that this proposed AD body P/N D68162 or D68162–1; and Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
would not have federalism implications (2) are certificated in any category. Revision 3, dated December 2014.
under Executive Order 13132. This (ii) If no cracks are detected during the
(d) Subject inspection required in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of
proposed AD would not have a
Air Transport Association of America this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
substantial direct effect on the States, on intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a
(ATA) Code 32: Landing gear.
the relationship between the national reinforced landing gear specified in
Government and the States, or on the (e) Reason paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the
distribution of power and This AD was prompted from mandatory Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER–
responsibilities among the various continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
levels of government. originated by an aviation authority of another Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated
For the reasons discussed above, I country to identify and correct an unsafe December 2014, is installed.
certify this proposed regulation: condition on an aviation product and the (2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
FAA’s determination to add additional retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes to the Applicability section. We are forging body totaling more than 3,500
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks landings since new:
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks
the DOT Regulatory Policies and could cause the MLG to fail, and to add within 25 landings after March 23, 2007 (the
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, airplanes to the Applicability section. Failure effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
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1979), of the shock strut cylinder of the MLG could following the Accomplishment Instructions
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
in Alaska, and landing and possible reduced structural Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
integrity of the airplane. We are superseding 2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
(4) Will not have a significant AD 2007–04–13 to add airplanes to the Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
economic impact, positive or negative, Applicability section, increase the time Revision 3, dated December 2014.
on a substantial number of small entities between the repetitive inspections, and (ii) If no cracks are detected during the
under the criteria of the Regulatory incorporate a modification to terminate the inspection required in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of
Flexibility Act. required repetitive inspections. this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
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intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a locating Docket No. FAA–2006–26235. For Robert M. Rhyne, (202) 317–6848;
reinforced landing gear specified in service information related to this AD, concerning submissions of comments or
paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, to request a public hearing,
Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER– 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33
Oluwafunmilayo (Funmi) Taylor, (202)
SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or
Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated SOCATA North America, North Perry 317–6901 (not toll-free numbers).
December 2014, is installed. Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893–1400;
(h) Actions and Compliance for All Affected
fax: (954) 964–4141; Internet: http://
Background and Explanation of
Airplanes Provisions
www.socata.com. You may view this
If any cracks are detected during any referenced service information at the FAA, 1. Introduction
inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1) Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
through (g)(2) of this AD, including all Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information This document contains proposed
subparagraphs: on the availability of this material at the amendments to 26 CFR part 1 under
(1) Before further flight, remove the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. section 1502 of the Internal Revenue
affected landing gear leg and confirm the Code (Code). Section 1502 authorizes
presence of the crack with dye penetrant Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 1,
inspection or fluorescent penetrant 2015. the Secretary to prescribe regulations for
inspection. Earl Lawrence, corporations that join in filing
(2) If the crack is confirmed, before further Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft consolidated returns to reflect clearly
flight, contact SOCATA at the address in Certification Service. the income tax liability of the group and
paragraph (k) of this AD to coordinate the [FR Doc. 2015–13917 Filed 6–10–15; 8:45 am]
to prevent avoidance of such tax
FAA-approved landing gear repair/ liability, and provides that these rules
replacement and implement any FAA- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
may be different from the provisions of
approved repair/replacement instructions chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Code that
obtained from SOCATA, or replace the
would apply if the corporations filed
cracked landing gear with a reinforced DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
landing gear specified in paragraph E. separate returns. Terms used in the
Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment consolidated return regulations
Internal Revenue Service
Instructions in DAHER–SOCATA TBM generally are defined in § 1.1502–1.
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70– These proposed regulations would
26 CFR Parts 1 and 301
130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This provide guidance regarding the
replacement terminates the repetitive [REG–101652–10] absorption of members’ losses in a
inspections required by this AD. consolidated return year, and provide
RIN 1545–BJ29 guidance to eliminate the ‘‘circular basis
(i) Calculating Unknown Number of
Landings for Compliance
Elimination of Circular Adjustments to problem’’ in a broader class of
The compliance times of this AD are Basis; Absorption of Losses transactions than under current law.
presented in landings instead of hours time- This document also contains
in-service (TIS). If the number of landings is AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), proposed conforming amendments to 26
unknown, hours TIS may be used by dividing Treasury. CFR part 301 under section 6402.
the number of hours TIS by 1.35. Section 6402 authorizes the Secretary to
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions make credits and refunds. The proposed
The following provisions also apply to this SUMMARY: This document contains regulations would amend § 301.6402–
AD: proposed amendments to the 7(g) (relating to claims for refunds and
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance consolidated return regulations. These application for tentative carryback
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, amendments would revise the rules adjustments involving consolidated
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs concerning the use of a consolidated groups that include financial
for this AD, if requested using the procedures group’s losses in a consolidated return institutions) by revising the definition of
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to year in which stock of a subsidiary is separate net operating loss of a member
ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace disposed of. The regulations would in light of the proposed amendments to
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
affect corporations filing consolidated § 1.1502–21 (relating to the
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) returns. determination and treatment of
329–4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. DATES: Written or electronic comments, consolidated and separate net operating
Before using any approved AMOC on any and a request for a public hearing, must losses, carrybacks, and carryovers).
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
be received by September 9, 2015. 2. Allocation and Absorption of
the FAA Flight Standards District Office ADDRESSES: Send submissions to: Members’ Losses
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–101652–10), Room In general, the consolidated taxable
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 5205, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box income (CTI) or consolidated net
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington,
a manufacturer or other source, use these
operating loss (CNOL) of a consolidated
DC 20044. Submissions may be hand- group is the sum of each member’s
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
delivered Monday through Friday separately computed taxable income or
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. loss (computed pursuant to § 1.1502–12)
(or their delegated agent). You are required to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–101652–10), and certain items of income and
Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Lhorne on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
to assure the product is airworthy before it deduction that are computed on a
is returned to service. Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., consolidated basis pursuant to § 1.1502–
(k) Related Information
Washington, DC, or sent electronically 11.
via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at Section 1.1502–21(b)(2)(i) (relating to
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety http://www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2006–0085R2, dated carryovers and carrybacks of CNOLs to
January 16, 2015. You may examine the 101652–10). separate return years) provides generally
MCAI on the Internet at http:// FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: that if a group has a CNOL and a portion
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Concerning the proposed regulations, of the CNOL would be carried to a
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of the comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 33208 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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