80 FR 34326 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 115 (June 16, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 115 (June 16, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-14698 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 34326-34330] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14698] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2207; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-003-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 34327]] SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-02-02, which applies to certain Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02 currently requires applying torque to the control column pitch bearing attaching nuts, inspecting the bearing assembly, inspecting the elevator control rod end bearing retainer/dust seals, and replacing or installing new parts as necessary. Since we issued AD 97-02-02, an operator experienced a complete loss of elevator control because of failure of the bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator walking beam under the cockpit floor. This proposed AD would prevent loss of pitch control, which if not corrected, could result in loss of airplane control. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 31, 2015. 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 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: 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 proposed AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.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. 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- 2207; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. 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-2015-2207; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-003-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. Discussion On January 6, 1997, we issued AD 97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997), (``AD 97-02-02''), for certain M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C- 26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02 requires applying torque to check the security of the control column pitch bearing attaching nuts, inspecting for any looseness or movement of the bearing assembly, and inspecting the elevator control rod end bearing retainer/dust seals for creasing. If any of these problems are evident, replace these parts, as well as install a new bolt and washer to the elevator control rod end bearing assembly at the walking beam connection. AD 97-02-02 resulted from reports of Fairchild SA227 series airplanes losing pitch control in-flight. We issued AD 97-02-02 to prevent loss of pitch control, which if not corrected, could result in loss of airplane control. Actions Since AD 97-02-02 Was Issued Since we issued AD 97-02-02, an operator experienced complete loss of elevator control due to failure of the bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator walking beam under the cockpit floor. A follow-on inspection of the operator's fleet revealed a variety of hardware installed. Some hardware matched the illustrated parts catalog (IPC), some matched the AD 97-02-02 configuration, and some matched neither of those configurations. When AD 97-02-02 was issued, the IPC was never revised to match the hardware configuration called out in AD 97-02-02 or in the service information associated with that AD. Because of the conflict between the AD and the IPC configurations, an airplane that was in compliance with the requirements of AD 97-02-02 could have had an incorrect hardware configuration installed during routine maintenance after complying with the AD. The IPC has been updated and corrected by M7 Aerospace, LLC. Also, since we issued AD 97-02-02, the manufacturer developed an improved design for the control column pivot bearing and support structure that terminates the repetitive torque check and replacement of control column pivot bearings. The manufacturer also issued new service information that adds the 10,000-hour time in service (TIS) repetitive replacement of the control column pivot bearing that is in the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) and (if this revision is mandated) requires the replacement of the pivot bearing with the improved design within 35,000 hours TIS that is in the supplemental inspections document (SID). Issue of the new service information, the revised IPC, and this proposed AD will eliminate the conflicts between AD 97-02-02, the service information, the IPC, the ALS, and the SID. Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30- 046 R2, dated December 5, 2014; Fairchild Aircraft SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30-047, dated June 16, 1997; M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-060 R2, dated December 5, 2014; Fairchild Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-061, dated June 16, 1997; M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Service Bulletin, No. 227-27- 041 R2, dated December 5, 2014; Fairchild [[Page 34328]] Aircraft SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27-042, dated June 16, 1997; M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. CC7-27-010 R2, dated December 5, 2014; and Fairchild Aircraft SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. CC7-27-011, dated June 16, 1997. The service information describes procedures for inspecting for movement and correct torque of the elevator control pivot bearing, inspecting the elevator control rod for damage, and replacing parts as necessary. The service information also adds a repetitive replacement of the control column pivot bearings at 10,000 hours TIS and requires replacement of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design within 35,000 hours TIS. This 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 the NPRM. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we 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 AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 97-02- 02. This proposed AD would require inspecting for movement and correct torque of the elevator control pivot bearing, inspecting the elevator control rod for damage, and replacing parts as necessary. This proposed AD would also require a 10,000-hour TIS repetitive replacement of the control column pivot bearing and require replacement of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design within 35,000 hours TIS. Replacing the original control column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the requirement to repetitively replace the original control column pivot bearing every 10,000 hours. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 360 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of torque on the 2 work-hours x $85 Not applicable............. $170 $61,200 control column pivot bearing. per hour = $170. Control column pivot bearing 8 work-hours x $85 300........................ 980 352,800 replacement. per hour = $680. New designed control column 20 work-hours x 2,450...................... 4,150 1,494,000 pivot bearing replacement. $85 per hour = $1,700. Elevator rod end bolt 4 work-hours x $85 10......................... 350 126,000 replacement. per hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 that the 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 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997), and adding the following new AD: M7 Aerospace: Docket No. FAA-2015-2207; Directorate Identifier 2015- CE-003-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 31, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997). (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-TT, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 97-02-02 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997) (``AD 97-02-02'') resulted from reports of Fairchild SA227 series airplanes losing pitch control in-flight. This supersedure was prompted by an operator experiencing [[Page 34329]] complete loss of elevator control because of failure of the bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator walking beam under the cockpit floor. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of pitch control, which if not corrected, could result in loss of airplane control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC, serial numbers 892, 893, and 895 and up, have the revised (modified) configuration. Since those airplanes are already in compliance, they do not have to do the actions in paragraphs (h) or (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. Those airplanes must still do the actions required in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for the control column pivot bearing torque check and initial replacement required in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD and the elevator rod bolt inspection and initial replacement required in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(3)(i) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD, following the procedures specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: (1) M7 Aerospace SA227 Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. CC7-27-010, original issue or revision 1. (2) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27-041, original issue or revision 1. (3) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-060, original issue or revision 1. (4) M7 Aerospace SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30-046, original issue or revision 1. (h) Control Column Pivot Bearing Revised (Modified) Configuration (1) On or before the airplane accumulates a total of 35,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, you must revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved design. Use the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising (modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the actions for paragraph (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete the required actions in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (i) Fairchild Aircraft SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27- 30-047, dated June 16, 1997; (ii) Fairchild Aircraft SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226- 27-061, dated June 16, 1997; (iii) Fairchild Aircraft SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227- 27-042, dated June 16, 1997; or (iv) Fairchild Aircraft SA227 Series Commuter Category No. CC7- 27-011, dated June 16, 1997. (2) You may at any time before 35,000 hours TIS revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved design to terminate the repetitive replacement of the original control column pivot bearing using the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. This action terminates the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete the required actions in pargraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (i) Torque Check or Replacement of the Control Column Pivot Bearing (1) Use the service information, as applicable, listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD to do a control column pivot bearing torque check or replacement at the applicable compliance times in paragraph (i)(2) or (i)(3) of this AD, including all subparagraphs: (i) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30- 046 R2, dated December 5, 2014; (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27- 060 R2, dated December 5, 2014; (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27- 041 R2, dated December 5, 2014; or (iv) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. CC7-27-010 R2, December 5, 2014. (2) For airplanes where the control column pivot bearing has been torque checked or replaced within the last 10,000 hours TIS before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information listed in paragraph (g)(1) through (g)(4) or (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, do one of the following actions: (i) Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last control column pivot bearing replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter every 10,000 hours TIS, replace the control column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or (ii) Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last control column pivot bearing replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved design using the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising (modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the repetitive replacement of the original control column pivot bearing. No other actions are required for paragraph (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete the actions in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (3) For airplanes where the control column pivot bearing has not been torque checked or replaced within the last 10,000 hours TIS before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) or (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, torque check the control column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.A. of the service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD. (4) If nut movement occurs during the torque check required in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, do one of the following actions: (i) Before further flight and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed every 10,000 hours TIS, replace the control column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or (ii) Before further flight, revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved design using the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising (modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the repetitive replacement of the original control column pivot bearing. No other actions are required for paragraph (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete the actions in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (5) If no nut movement occurs during the torque check required in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, do one of the following actions: (i) Within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, replace the control column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or (ii) Within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved design using the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising (modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the repetitive replacement of the original control column pivot bearing. (j) Inspect the Elevator Control Rod Ends and Hardware (1) Within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, inspect the elevator control rod ends and hardware for wear, creasing, or other damage and verify the elevator rod bolt and attachment hardware for correct configuration following paragraph 2.D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD. (2) If any damage is found during the inspection required in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD or the elevator rod bolt and attachment hardware does not match the correct configuration, before further flight, replace the elevator rod bolt, rod ends, and associated hardware following paragraph 2.D. [[Page 34330]] of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD. (3) Replace the elevator rod end bolt and associated hardware following paragraph 2.D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD at whichever of the following compliance times applies and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10,000 hours TIS: (i) For airplanes where the elevator rod bolt has been replaced: Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last elevator rod bolt replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; or (ii) For airplanes where the elevator rod bolt has never been replaced: Within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(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. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.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 9, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14698 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in the levels of production necessary for bushels or more but fewer than by USDA’s National Agricultural
Board membership for each unit. 70,000,000 bushels shall be entitled to Statistics Service (NASS).
Section 1220.201(d) of the Order two Board members; (4) units with This proposed rule would increase
provides that at the end of each 3-year 70,000,000 bushels or more but fewer total membership on the Board from 70
period, the Secretary must review the than 200,000,000 bushels shall be to 73. Production data for years 2010–
volume of production of each unit and entitled to three Board members; and (5) 2014 (excluding the crops in years in
adjust the boundaries of any unit and units with 200,000,000 bushels or more which production was the highest and
the number of Board members from shall be entitled to four Board members. in which production was the lowest)
each such unit as necessary to conform The Board was last reapportioned in
was gathered from NASS. This change
with the criteria set forth in 2012. The total Board membership
§ 1220.201(e): (1) To the extent increased from 69 to 70 members, with would not affect the number of
practicable, States with annual average Mississippi gaining one additional geographical units. The NASS
soybean production of less than member. The final rule was published information combines the production
3,000,000 bushels shall be grouped into in the Federal Register (74 FR 27467) on from the Western and Eastern Regions
geographically contiguous units, each of January 2, 2013. This change was into one production data without
which has a combined production level effective with the 2013 appointments. distinguishing between the two regions.
equal to or greater than 3,000,000 Currently, the Board has 70 members The NASS data does not support a
bushels, and each such group shall be representing 31 geographical units. This change in membership for either region.
entitled to at least one member on the membership is based on average As such, this proposed rule would leave
Board; (2) units with at least 3,000,000 production levels for the years 2007– the membership of both regions
bushels, but fewer than 15,000,000 2011 (excluding crops in years that unchanged with one member each.
bushels shall be entitled to one board production was the highest and that This proposed rule would adjust
member; (3) units with 15,000,000 production was the lowest) as reported representation on the Board as follows:
Current Proposed
State representation representation
Missouri .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 4
New Jersey .............................................................................................................................................................. 0 1
Wisconsin ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 3
Board adjustments as proposed by Number of Number of
Unit Unit
this rulemaking would become effective, members members
if adopted, with the 2016 appointment
process. Ohio ...................................... 4 (Montana, Wyoming,
Missouri ................................ 4 Colorado, New Mex-
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1220 Arkansas ............................... 3 ico, Idaho, Utah, Ari-
South Dakota ........................ 3 zona, Washington, Or-
Administrative practice and
Kansas .................................. 3 egon, Nevada, Cali-
procedure, Advertising, Agricultural fornia, Hawaii, and
research, Marketing agreements, Michigan ............................... 3
Alaska) ....................... 1
Soybeans and soybean products, North Dakota ........................ 3
Reporting and recordkeeping Mississippi ............................ 3
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requirements. Wisconsin ............................. 3
Louisiana .............................. 2 Dated: June 11, 2015.
For the reasons set forth in the
Tennessee ............................ 2 Rex A. Barnes,
preamble, it is proposed that title 7, part
North Carolina ...................... 2 Associate Administrator, Agricultural
1220 be amended as follows:
Kentucky ............................... 2 Marketing Service.
PART 1220–SOYBEAN PROMOTION, Pennsylvania ........................ 2 [FR Doc. 2015–14708 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER Virginia .................................. 2 BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
INFORMATION Maryland ............................... 2
Georgia ................................. 2
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR South Carolina ...................... 1
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
part 1220 continues to read as follows: Alabama ................................ 1
Delaware ............................... 1 Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6301–6311 and 7
Texas .................................... 1
U.S.C. 7401.
Oklahoma ............................. 1
■ 2. In § 1220.201, paragraph (a), the 14 CFR Part 39
New York .............................. 1
table is revised to read as follows: New Jersey ........................... 1 [Docket No. FAA–2015–2207; Directorate
Eastern Region Identifier 2015–CE–003–AD]
§ 1220.201 Membership of board.
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(a) * * * necticut, Florida, RIN 2120–AA64
Rhode Island,
Number of Vermont, New Hamp- Airworthiness Directives; M7
Unit members shire, Maine, West Aerospace LLC Airplanes
Virginia, District of Co-
Illinois .................................... 4 lumbia, and Puerto
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Iowa ...................................... 4 Rico ............................ 1 Administration (FAA), DOT.
Minnesota ............................. 4 Western Region ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Indiana .................................. 4 (NPRM).
Nebraska .............................. 4
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Aircraft SA227 Series Service Bulletin hours TIS. This information is bearing, inspecting the elevator control
No. 227–27–042, dated June 16, 1997; reasonably available because the rod for damage, and replacing parts as
M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series interested parties have access to it necessary. This proposed AD would
Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. through their normal course of business also require a 10,000-hour TIS repetitive
CC7–27–010 R2, dated December 5, or by the means identified in the replacement of the control column pivot
2014; and Fairchild Aircraft SA227 ADDRESSES section of the NPRM. bearing and require replacement of the
Series Commuter Category Service FAA’s Determination control column pivot bearing with the
Bulletin No. CC7–27–011, dated June improved design within 35,000 hours
We are proposing this AD because we TIS. Replacing the original control
16, 1997. The service information
evaluated all the relevant information column pivot bearing with the improved
describes procedures for inspecting for
and determined the unsafe condition design terminates the requirement to
movement and correct torque of the described previously is likely to exist or
elevator control pivot bearing, repetitively replace the original control
develop in other products of the same column pivot bearing every 10,000
inspecting the elevator control rod for type design.
damage, and replacing parts as hours.
necessary. The service information also Proposed AD Requirements Costs of Compliance
adds a repetitive replacement of the This proposed AD would retain none
control column pivot bearings at 10,000 of the requirements of AD 97–02–02. We estimate that this proposed AD
hours TIS and requires replacement of This proposed AD would require affects 360 airplanes of U.S. registry.
the control column pivot bearing with inspecting for movement and correct We estimate the following costs to
the improved design within 35,000 torque of the elevator control pivot comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection of torque on the control column 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........ Not applicable ......... $170 $61,200
pivot bearing.
Control column pivot bearing replacement 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ........ 300 .......................... 980 352,800
New designed control column pivot bear- 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ... 2,450 ....................... 4,150 1,494,000
ing replacement.
Elevator rod end bolt replacement ............ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........ 10 ............................ 350 126,000
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Title 49 of the United States Code
For the reasons discussed above, I removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
certify that the proposed regulation: 97–02–02, Amendment 39–9886 (62 FR
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2552, January 17, 1997), and adding the
Section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, following new AD:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Aviation Programs, describes in more M7 Aerospace: Docket No. FAA–2015–2207;
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–003–AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
authority. 1979), (a) Comments Due Date
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation The FAA must receive comments on this
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and AD action by July 31, 2015.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (4) Will not have a significant (b) Affected ADs
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD supersedes AD 97–02–02,
on a substantial number of small entities Amendment 39–9886 (62 FR 2552, January
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory 17, 1997).
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act.
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Models SA26–AT, SA26–T, SA226–AT,
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, SA227–
because it addresses an unsafe condition AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A),
Safety. SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), SA227–TT,
that is likely to exist or develop on
The Proposed Amendment all serial numbers, certificated in any
products identified in this rulemaking category.
action. Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
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Regulatory Findings
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
We have determined that this 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
proposed AD would not have federalism Code 27, Flight Controls.
implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (e) Unsafe Condition
13132. This proposed AD would not DIRECTIVES
AD 97–02–02 (62 FR 2552, January 17,
have a substantial direct effect on the 1997) (‘‘AD 97–02–02’’) resulted from reports
States, on the relationship between the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
of Fairchild SA227 series airplanes losing
national Government and the States, or continues to read as follows: pitch control in-flight. This supersedure was
on the distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. prompted by an operator experiencing
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![34330 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 115 / Tuesday, June 16, 2015 / Proposed Rules
of the Accomplishment Instructions of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
applicable service information listed in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
AD. the Internet at http://
(3) Replace the elevator rod end bolt and 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
associated hardware following paragraph 2.D. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
of the Accomplishment Instructions of the [Docket No. FAA–2015–2134; Directorate 2134; or in person at the Docket
applicable service information listed in Identifier 2015–CE–012–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD at whichever of the following compliance RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
times applies and repetitively thereafter at contains this proposed AD, the
intervals not to exceed 10,000 hours TIS:
Airworthiness Directives; B/E regulatory evaluation, any comments
(i) For airplanes where the elevator rod bolt Aerospace Protective Breathing received, and other information. The
has been replaced: Within the next 10,000 Equipment Part Number 119003–11 street address for the Docket Office
hours TIS after the last elevator rod bolt AGENCY: Federal Aviation (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
replacement or within the next 1,000 hours ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Administration (FAA), DOT.
TIS after the effective date of this AD, available in the AD docket shortly after
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
whichever occurs later; or receipt.
(NPRM).
(ii) For airplanes where the elevator rod FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
bolt has never been replaced: Within the next SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new David Enns, Aerospace Engineer,
200 hours TIS after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
AD. B/E Aerospace protective breathing FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance equipment (PBE) that is installed on Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316)
(AMOCs) airplanes. This proposed AD was 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane prompted by reports of a compromise in david.enns@faa.gov.
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to the vacuum seal of the pouch that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested contains the PBE. This proposed AD
would require inspecting the PBE to Comments Invited
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your determine if the pouch has the proper We invite you to send any written
request to your principal inspector or local vacuum seal. We are proposing this AD relevant data, views, or arguments about
Flight Standards District Office, as to correct the unsafe condition on these this proposal. Send your comments to
appropriate. If sending information directly products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
attention of the person identified in this proposed AD by July 31, 2015. 2015–2134; Directorate Identifier 2015–
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, CE–012–AD’’ at the beginning of your
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments. We specifically invite
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager methods: economic, environmental, and energy
of the local flight standards district office/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
certificate holding district office. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
(l) Related Information instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
(1) For more information about this AD,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD because of those
contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we
Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio
MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http://
Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov, including any
3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: Washington, DC 20590. personal information you provide. We
andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail will also post a report summarizing each
(2) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5 substantive verbal contact we receive
this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 p.m., Monday through Friday, except about this proposed AD.
NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas Federal holidays. Discussion
78216; phone: (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) For service information identified in
804–7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- this proposed AD, contact B/E We received a report of B/E Aerospace
us.com; email: MetroTech@ Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft protective breathing equipment (PBE),
M7Aerospace.com. You may view this Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road, part number 119003–11, catching fire
referenced service information at the FAA, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: (913) when activated by a crew member
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: during taxi aboard an Emirates Airline
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information www.beaerospace.com. You may review airplane.
on the availability of this material at the this referenced service information at Following the PBE fire event and
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
FAA, call 816–329–4148. the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, during the initial investigation, it was
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri determined that a number of pouches
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 9,
2015.
64106. For information on the containing the PBE that were installed
availability of this material at the FAA, in various airplanes had a compromised
Earl Lawrence, call (816) 329–4148. It is also available vacuum seal. A compromised seal in the
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft on the Internet at http:// pouch of a PBE results in degradation
Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for and possible contamination of the
[FR Doc. 2015–14698 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– chemicals that provide oxygen during
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2134. use.
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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 | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 31, 2015. | |
| Contact | Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34326 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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