80 FR 38617 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 129 (July 7, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 129 (July 7, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-16181 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 7, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 38617-38620] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-16181] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2434; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-023-AD; Amendment 39-18196; AD 2015-13-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P and PA-46-500TP airplanes. This AD requires installing cable ties around the cabin altitude encoder and the supporting structure, adding thread-locking compound to the threads of the existing single fastener; and repetitively inspecting the cable ties and the fastener to ensure security and proper condition. This AD was prompted by a report that a cabin altitude encoder came free from its mounting bracket, which interfered with motion of the elevator flight control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 13, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 13, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD by August 21, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M- [[Page 38618]] 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 AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.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- 2434. 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- 2434; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report that a Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA- 46-500TP airplane experienced a pitch control system problem that resulted in a limited ability to control the elevator. The pilot was able to land the aircraft safely with a combination of primary pitch control and pitch trim. Initial speculation was that this was an installation error. Follow-on investigation revealed that a Garmin avionics box installed behind the instrument panel had fallen down on the elevator control sector adjacent to the column and jammed the primary pitch control. The box is the cabin altitude encoder and is installed upside down above the elevator control sector. This configuration was introduced in December 2014 as part of a type design change to Piper Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. A similar configuration was also introduced on the PA-46-350P through a type design change. The box is installed with one fastener with no locking features. The one fastener uses a knurled nut that is also installed upside down. Vibration and low installation torque could easily cause the nut to come loose. The reported airplane had only 12 hours time in service. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. The service bulletin describes procedures for installing cable ties around the avionics box and the supporting structure; repetitively inspecting the cable ties and the knurled nut to ensure security and proper condition; and applying thread-locking compound to the knurled nut to ensure proper security. 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 AD. FAA's Determination We are issuing 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. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Differences Between the AD and the Service Information Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015, includes more airplane serial numbers than we have included in this AD. The cabin altitude encoders on the airplanes for the additional serial numbers affected in the service bulletin use a similar installation, but are located and oriented differently so that they do not create the unsafe condition. Piper is working on a permanent modification to incorporate on all airplanes affected by the service bulletin. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The design approval holder is currently developing a modification to correct the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because if the cabin altitude encoder mouting becomes loose and intereferes with the elevator control system, this could result in loss of control. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2015-2434 and Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-023-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 28 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 38619]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modify the encoder mounting 1 work-hour x $85 $10..................... $95 $2,660 installation by installing 2 per hour = $85. cable ties and thread-locking compound. Inspect the encoder mounting 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.......... 85 2,389 installation to verify proper per hour = $85 condition and security of the (per inspection cable ties and security of the cycle). knurled nut. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements/ repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements/repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace cable ties and/or apply thread-locking 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $10 $95 compound. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (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. 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-13-09 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18196; Docket No. FAA- 2015-2434; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-023-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in table 1 of paragraph (c) of this AD: Table 1 of Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model Serial No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PA-46-350P............................ 4636652 through 4636662. PA-46-500TP........................... 4697549, 4697569, 4697582 through 4697591, 4697593 through 4697595, 4697597, and 4697598. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2130, Cabin Pressure Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that a cabin altitude encoder came free from its mounting bracket, which interfered with motion of the elevator flight control. This condition, if not prevented, could result in loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD as specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, unless already done. (g) Modification Do one of the following in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: (1) Before further flight after July 13, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), modify the encoder mounting installation by installing two cable ties and adding thread-locking compound to the knurled holddown nut. Do the modification following Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. (2) Before each flight after July 13, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) do a pre-flight security check by grasping the knurled holddown nut with a bare hand and verifying that the nut is tight and secure. Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after July 13, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), you must do the modification required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. [[Page 38620]] (i) The pre-flight security check required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD may be performed by the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(i): Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in this AD, includes pictures for accessing and locating the cabin altitude encoder and can be used as guidance for performing this preflight check. See paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) for the availability of this service information. (ii) The pre-flight security check required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD is no longer necessary after the modification required by either paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. (h) Inspection Within 50 hours TIS after doing the modification required in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD and repetitively thereafter not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the encoder mounting installation to verify the proper condition and security of the cable ties and the security of the knurled holddown nut. Do the inspection following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. (1) If the cable ties are found to not be properly secure or are not in proper condition during the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, replace with new cable ties following Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. (2) If the knurled holddown nut is found to not be properly secure during the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, apply thread-locking compound following Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. (i) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are permitted with the following limitation: The pre-flight security check required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD must be done. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 (k) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected]. (l) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, 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. (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 June 24, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-16181 Filed 7-6-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability AD, if requested using the procedures found Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 25,
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 2015.
DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes, 39.19, send your request to your principal Jeffrey E. Duven,
certificated in any category, serial numbers inspector or local Flight Standards District Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
4001 through 4411 inclusive. Office, as appropriate. If sending information Aircraft Certification Service.
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
(d) Subject [FR Doc. 2015–16463 Filed 7–6–15; 8:45 am]
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
America Code 52, Doors. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
(e) Reason telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by a report of loose your appropriate principal inspector, or
bolts that are intended to secure the Federal Aviation Administration
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
translating door crank assembly to the
the local flight standards district office/
outside handle shaft. We are issuing this AD 14 CFR Part 39
to prevent loose bolts from falling out. If both certificate holding district office. The AMOC
bolts become loose or fall out after the door approval letter must specifically reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–2434; Directorate
is closed and locked, the door cannot be this AD. Identifier 2015–CE–023–AD; Amendment
opened from inside or outside, which could (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–18196; AD 2015–13–09]
impede evacuation in the event of an requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
emergency. actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
be accomplished using a method approved
(f) Compliance by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Comply with this AD within the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
compliance times specified, unless already Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), or
done. Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, Administration (FAA), DOT.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
the approval must include the DAO- ACTION: Final rule; request for
Within 600 flight hours or 100 days, authorized signature. comments.
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
aft translating door crank assembly for loose (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
bolts, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
‘‘Procedure,’’ of Part A—INSPECTION, of the
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–46–350P
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–08, dated and PA–46–500TP airplanes. This AD
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
February 10, 2014. This MCAI may be found requires installing cable ties around the
Service Bulletin 84–52–75, Revision A, dated
July 11, 2013. Doing the applicable actions in the AD docket on the Internet at http:// cabin altitude encoder and the
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this www.regulations.gov/ supporting structure, adding thread-
AD terminates the requirements of this #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0569-0002.
locking compound to the threads of the
paragraph. (2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
existing single fastener; and repetitively
(1) If any loose bolt is found: Before further inspecting the cable ties and the fastener
flight, remove and reinstall the translating available at the addresses specified in
door crank assembly bolt, in accordance with paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. to ensure security and proper condition.
paragraph 3.B., ‘‘Procedure,’’ and steps This AD was prompted by a report that
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference a cabin altitude encoder came free from
3.C.(4) and 3.C.(5) of paragraph 3.C., ‘‘Close
Out,’’ of Part B—RECTIFICATION, of the (1) The Director of the Federal Register its mounting bracket, which interfered
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier approved the incorporation by reference with motion of the elevator flight
Service Bulletin 84–52–75, Revision A, dated (IBR) of the service information listed in this control. We are issuing this AD to
July 11, 2013. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR correct the unsafe condition on these
(2) If no loose bolt is found: Within 6,000 part 51.
products.
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs (2) You must use this service information
first after the effective date of this AD, as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective July 13,
remove and reinstall the translating door this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 2015.
crank assembly bolts, in accordance with (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–75, The Director of the Federal Register
paragraph 3.B., ‘‘Procedure,’’ and steps Revision A, dated July 11, 2013. approved the incorporation by reference
3.C.(4) and 3.C.(5) of paragraph 3.C., ‘‘Close (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
Out,’’ of Part B—RECTIFICATION, of the (3) For service information identified in
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier as of July 13, 2015.
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Service Bulletin 84–52–75, Revision A, dated We must receive comments on this
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
July 11, 2013. Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
AD by August 21, 2015.
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; using the procedures found in 14 CFR
This paragraph provides credit for actions
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
required by paragraphs (g), (g)(1), and (g)(2)
(4) You may view this service information methods:
of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–75, dated 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
July 27, 2012, which is not incorporated by information on the availability of this instructions for submitting comments.
reference in this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(5) You may view this service information
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions • Mail: U.S. Department of
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Administration (NARA). For information on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC 20590.
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this locations.html. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per prod- Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost uct operators
Modify the encoder mounting installation by installing 2 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $10 ................... $95 $2,660
cable ties and thread-locking compound. $85.
Inspect the encoder mounting installation to verify proper 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = Not applicable .. 85 2,389
condition and security of the cable ties and security of $85 (per inspection cycle).
the knurled nut.
We estimate the following costs to do will be required based on the results of determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements/repairs that the inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements/repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per prod-
Action Labor cost Parts cost uct
Replace cable ties and/or apply thread-locking compound ...................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .. $10 $95
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory AD—APPLICABILITY—Continued
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Model Serial No.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation PA–46–500TP .. 4697549, 4697569,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, 4697582 through
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more Safety. 4697591, 4697593
detail the scope of the Agency’s through 4697595,
authority. Adoption of the Amendment 4697597, and 4697598.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority
the authority described in Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
section, Congress charges the FAA with Code 2130, Cabin Pressure Control System.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (e) Unsafe Condition
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES
This AD was prompted by a report that a
for practices, methods, and procedures cabin altitude encoder came free from its
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
mounting bracket, which interfered with
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows:
motion of the elevator flight control. This
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. condition, if not prevented, could result in
because it addresses an unsafe condition loss of control. We are issuing this AD to
§ 39.13 [Amended] correct the unsafe condition on these
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding products.
action. the following new airworthiness (f) Compliance
directive (AD): Comply with this AD as specified in
Regulatory Findings
2015–13–09 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, including
This AD will not have federalism Amendment 39–18196; Docket No. all subparagraphs, unless already done.
implications under Executive Order FAA–2015–2434; Directorate Identifier
13132. This AD will not have a 2015–CE–023–AD. (g) Modification
substantial direct effect on the States, on Do one of the following in paragraphs (g)(1)
(a) Effective Date or (g)(2) of this AD:
the relationship between the national
This AD is effective July 13, 2015. (1) Before further flight after July 13, 2015
government and the States, or on the
(b) Affected ADs (the effective date of this AD), modify the
distribution of power and encoder mounting installation by installing
responsibilities among the various None. two cable ties and adding thread-locking
levels of government. (c) Applicability compound to the knurled holddown nut. Do
For the reasons discussed above, I the modification following Part I of Piper
certify that this AD: This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any 1283, dated June 12, 2015.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory category, as identified in table 1 of paragraph
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Before each flight after July 13, 2015
(c) of this AD:
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (the effective date of this AD) do a pre-flight
security check by grasping the knurled
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS holddown nut with a bare hand and verifying
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), AD—APPLICABILITY that the nut is tight and secure. Within the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation next 10 hours time-in-service after July 13,
in Alaska, and Model Serial No. 2015 (the effective date of this AD), you must
(4) Will not have a significant do the modification required in paragraph
economic impact, positive or negative, PA–46–350P .... 4636652 through 4636662. (g)(1) of this AD.
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(i) The pre-flight security check required in (k) Related Information DATES: This rule is effective on August
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD may be performed For more information about this AD, 6, 2015.
by the owner/operator holding at least a contact Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
private pilot certificate as authorized by Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Sarah Qureshi, Office of General
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202)
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), and must be (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
entered into the aircraft records showing gregory.noles@faa.gov.
307–2105.
compliance with this AD in accordance with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this
section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation (l) Material Incorporated by Reference document, the Bureau of Prisons
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (1) The Director of the Federal Register (Bureau) streamlines regulations on
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(i): Piper approved the incorporation by reference transferring offenders to or from foreign
Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. (IBR) of the service information listed in this countries by eliminating language that
1283, dated June 12, 2015, which is paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
constitutes agency guidance to staff.
incorporated by reference in this AD, part 51.
(2) You must use this service information Guidance language will be retained in
includes pictures for accessing and locating
the cabin altitude encoder and can be used as applicable to do the actions required by the relevant Bureau policy. We
as guidance for performing this preflight this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. published a proposed rule on this
check. See paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) for the (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service subject on January 2, 2014 (79 FR 78).
availability of this service information. Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. We received 6 comments on the
(ii) Reserved. proposed rule. Five of those comments
(ii) The pre-flight security check required
(3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service were generally in support of the rule.
in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD is no longer
information identified in this AD, contact One comment raised issues which we
necessary after the modification required by
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
either paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. respond to below.
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879–
0275; email: customer.service@piper.com;
First, the commenter suggested that
(h) Inspection
Internet: www.piper.com. ‘‘the Bureau of Prisons undertake a more
Within 50 hours TIS after doing the substantial revision of the section that
modification required in paragraph (g)(1) or (4) You may view this service information
at FAA, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, addresses notification of inmates, along
(g)(2) of this AD and repetitively thereafter
not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For with rewriting the agency guidance to
encoder mounting installation to verify the information on the availability of this staff on this issue as it appears in
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Program Statement 5140.40.’’ The
proper condition and security of the cable
(5) You may view this service information commenter refers to § 527.43,
ties and the security of the knurled
that is incorporated by reference at the Notification of inmates, which indicates
holddown nut. Do the inspection following
National Archives and Records
Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory
Administration (NARA). For information on
that inmates will be notified regarding
Service Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, information on international offender
the availability of this material at NARA, call
2015. transfers through the institution’s
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) If the cable ties are found to not be admission and orientation program and
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
properly secure or are not in proper
locations.html. by the case manager of an inmate who
condition during the inspection required in
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June is a citizen or national of a treaty nation.
replace with new cable ties following Part I 24, 2015. This section indicates that the inmate
of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Earl Lawrence, must be given individual notice of the
Bulletin No. 1283, dated June 12, 2015. Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
availability of the transfer program,
(2) If the knurled holddown nut is found Certification Service. provided with an opportunity to inquire
to not be properly secure during the about transfer to the country of which
[FR Doc. 2015–16181 Filed 7–6–15; 8:45 am]
inspection required in paragraph (h) of this the inmate is a citizen or national, and
AD, before further flight, apply thread- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
informed of the procedures set forth in
locking compound following Part I of Piper this part. This section was rewritten for
Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. clarity. No substantive language or
1283, dated June 12, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE requirements were changed in this
(i) Special Flight Permit section. We note, however, that per the
Bureau of Prisons
Special flight permits are permitted with commenter’s request, agency guidance
the following limitation: The pre-flight to staff in the corresponding Program
28 CFR Part 527
security check required in paragraph (g)(2) of Statement on Transfer of Offenders To
this AD must be done. [BOP–1165–F] or From Foreign Countries is
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance concurrently being rewritten to
RIN 1120–AB65 accommodate the revised regulations
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Transfer of Offenders to Foreign and to reflect changes in agency
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Countries guidance to staff.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if The commenter also questioned
requested using the procedures found in 14 AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Department whether translations of the notifications
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, of Justice. and/or Transfer Inquiry Forms
send your request to your principal inspector ACTION: Final rule. described in § 527.43 (Notification of
or local Flight Standards District Office, as inmates) and § 527.44 (Request for
appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau transfer to country of citizenship or
srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the of Prisons (Bureau) streamlines nationality) can be obtained in
attention of the person identified in
regulations on transferring offenders to languages other than English, Spanish,
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, foreign countries by eliminating and French. The Transfer Inquiry form
notify your appropriate principal inspector, language that constitutes agency has, in fact, been translated into the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager guidance to staff. Guidance language languages of all of the countries with
of the local flight standards district office/ will be retained in the relevant Bureau which the United States have Treaty
certificate holding district office. policy. agreements. The Bureau is in the
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 13, 2015. | |
| Contact | Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 38617 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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