80 FR 42010 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 136 (July 16, 2015)

Page Range		42010-42012
FR Document		2015-17193

We are revising an airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-06-02 for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as missing required engine mount fire seal washers, which could reduce the engine retention capability in the event of a fire. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 136 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 136 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1123; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-037-AD; 
Amendment
[39-18209; AD 2015-06-02 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-06-02 for 
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD results from 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an 
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as missing required engine mount fire seal washers, which 
could reduce the engine retention capability in the event of a fire. We 
are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 20, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 
24, 2015 (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1123; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan 
(Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box 
881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 03 5172 1200; 
fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.gippsaero.com/customer-support/technical-publications.aspx. You may 
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1123.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model 
GA8-TC320 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on 
April 17, 2015 (74 FR 21193), and proposed to revise AD 2015-06-02, 
Amendment 39-18120 (80 FR 14810; March 20, 2015).
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information originated by an airworthiness authority of another 
country. The MCAI states that:

    A recent review of the engine mount installation on the GA8-TC 
320 aircraft has highlighted the omission of engine mount fire seal 
washers during the assembly process.
    The current engine mount configuration does not meet the 
certification basis for the aircraft, specifically regulation 23.865 
of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States of America, 
where engine mounts located in designated fire zones are required to 
be suitably shielded so that they are capable of withstanding the 
effects of a fire.
    The Gippsland Aeronautics GA8-TC 320 aircraft require the 
installation of an approved steel washer at each of the engine mount 
locations to address a potential risk of reduced engine retention 
capability in the event of a fire.
    This AD, AD/GA8/8 Amdt 1, amends the applicability statement to 
be inclusive of the affected aircraft serial number range.
    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1123-0007.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (74 FR 21193, April 17, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (74 FR 21193, April 17, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (74 FR 21193, April 17, 2015).

Relative Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, 
Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. The service bulletin describes 
procedures for inspecting the orientation of the engine isolator mounts 
to verify proper installation, re-installing if necessary, and 
installing steel washers on the forward side of each side of the engine 
isolator mounts. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 13 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 5 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $10 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition

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that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1123; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-18120 (80 FR 
14810, March 20, 2015), and adding the following new AD:

2015-06-02 R1 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: Amendment 39-18209; Docket No. 
FAA-2014-1123; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-037-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 20, 
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD revises AD 2015-06-02, Amendment 39-18120 (80 FR 14810; 
March 20, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd GA8-TC320 airplanes, 
all serial numbers up to and including GA8-TC 320-14-205, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as missing required 
engine mount fire seal washers, which could reduce the engine 
retention capability in the event of a fire. We are issuing this AD 
to revise the applicable airplane serial numbers and to detect and 
correct the omission of steel washers at each isolator mount 
location, which, if not corrected, could result in reduced engine 
retention capability in the event of a fire.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, comply with this AD within the compliance 
times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 300 hours time-in-service after April 24, 
2015 (the effective date retained from AD 2015-22-14) or within the 
next 12 months after April 24, 2015 (the effective date retained 
from AD 2015-22-14), whichever occurs first, inspect the orientation 
of the engine isolator mounts to verify that the mounts have been 
installed properly following the Accomplishment Instructions in 
GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated 
October 6, 2014.
    (2) Before reinstalling the engine isolator mounts following the 
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further 
flight, install a part number J-2218-61 steel washer on the forward 
side of each of the four engine isolator mounts, following the 
Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin 
SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014.
    (3) If during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of 
this AD, any of the engine isolator mounts are found to not comply 
with the specifications found in the Accomplishment Instructions of 
GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated 
October 6, 2014, before further flight, re-install the isolators to 
the correct orientation, or if damage is found, replace with 
airworthy parts.

 (g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/
GA8/8, Amdt 1, dated March 26, 2015. The MCAI can be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1123-0007.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
April 24, 2015 (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015).
    (i) GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 
1, dated October 6, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For GippsAero service information identified in this AD, 
contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: 
Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; 
telephone: + 61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.gippsaero.com/customer-support/technical-publications.aspx.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1123.
    (6) 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://

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    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 7, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17193 Filed 7-15-15; 8:45 am]
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Internet: http://www.gippsaero.com/ received no comments on the NPRM (74
June 26, 2015. customer-support/technical- FR 21193, April 17, 2015) or on the
Ann C. Mollica, publications.aspx. You may view this determination of the cost to the public.
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine and referenced service information at the
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Conclusion
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Service. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. We reviewed the relevant data and
[FR Doc. 2015–16587 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am] For information on the availability of determined that air safety and the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– public interest require adopting the AD
4148. It is also available on the Internet as proposed except for minor editorial
at http://www.regulations.gov by changes. We have determined that these
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No. minor changes:
FAA–2014–1123. • Are consistent with the intent that
Federal Aviation Administration was proposed in the NPRM (74 FR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, 21193, April 17, 2015) for correcting the
14 CFR Part 39 unsafe condition; and
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1123; Directorate Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, • Do not add any additional burden
Identifier 2014–CE–037–AD; Amendment Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– upon the public than was already
[39–18209; AD 2015–06–02 R1] 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: proposed in the NPRM (74 FR 21193,
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. April 17, 2015).
RIN 2120–AA64
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Relative Service Information Under 1
Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan CFR Part 51
(Pty) Ltd Airplanes Discussion
We reviewed GippsAero Mandatory
We issued a notice of proposed Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–115,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Administration (FAA), Department of Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. The
part 39 to add an AD that would apply service bulletin describes procedures for
Transportation (DOT). to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8– inspecting the orientation of the engine
ACTION: Final rule. TC320 airplanes. The NPRM was isolator mounts to verify proper
published in the Federal Register on installation, re-installing if necessary,
SUMMARY: We are revising an April 17, 2015 (74 FR 21193), and
airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–06– and installing steel washers on the
proposed to revise AD 2015–06–02, forward side of each side of the engine
02 for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model Amendment 39–18120 (80 FR 14810;
GA8–TC320 airplanes. This AD results isolator mounts. This service
March 20, 2015). information is reasonably available
from mandatory continuing The NPRM proposed to correct an
airworthiness information (MCAI) because the interested parties have
unsafe condition for the specified access to it through their normal course
issued by an aviation authority of products and was based on mandatory
another country to identify and correct of business or by the means identified
continuing airworthiness information in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
an unsafe condition on an aviation originated by an airworthiness authority
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe of another country. The MCAI states Costs of Compliance
condition as missing required engine that:
mount fire seal washers, which could We estimate that this AD will affect
reduce the engine retention capability in A recent review of the engine mount 13 products of U.S. registry. We also
the event of a fire. We are issuing this installation on the GA8–TC 320 aircraft has estimate that it would take about 5
highlighted the omission of engine mount work-hours per product to comply with
AD to require actions to address the fire seal washers during the assembly
unsafe condition on these products. the basic requirements of this AD. The
process. average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
DATES: This AD is effective August 20, The current engine mount configuration
Required parts would cost about $10 per
2015. does not meet the certification basis for the
aircraft, specifically regulation 23.865 of the product.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference Federal Aviation Regulations of the United Authority for This Rulemaking
States of America, where engine mounts
of a certain other publication listed in Title 49 of the United States Code
located in designated fire zones are required
this AD as of April 24, 2015 (80 FR to be suitably shielded so that they are specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
14810, March 20, 2015). capable of withstanding the effects of a fire. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD The Gippsland Aeronautics GA8–TC 320 section 106, describes the authority of
docket on the Internet at http:// aircraft require the installation of an the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
www.regulations.gov by searching for approved steel washer at each of the engine Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– mount locations to address a potential risk of detail the scope of the Agency’s
reduced engine retention capability in the
1123; or in person at the Docket authority.
event of a fire.
Management Facility, U.S. Department This AD, AD/GA8/8 Amdt 1, amends the We are issuing this rulemaking under
of Transportation, Docket Operations, applicability statement to be inclusive of the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, affected aircraft serial number range. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey The MCAI can be found in the AD General requirements.’’ Under that
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. docket on the Internet at: http:// section, Congress charges the FAA with
For service information identified in www.regulations.gov/ promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1123- air commerce by prescribing regulations
c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical 0007. for practices, methods, and procedures
Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell the Administrator finds necessary for
Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 Comments safety in air commerce. This regulation
03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; We gave the public the opportunity to is within the scope of that authority
email: techpubs@gippsaero.com; participate in developing this AD. We because it addresses an unsafe condition

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that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–06–02 R1 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
products identified in this rulemaking Amendment 39–18209; Docket No. The following provisions also apply to this
action. FAA–2014–1123; Directorate Identifier AD:
2014–CE–037–AD. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Regulatory Findings (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
(a) Effective Date
We determined that this AD will not FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes for this AD, if requested using the procedures
have federalism implications under effective August 20, 2015.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
(b) Affected ADs ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
not have a substantial direct effect on FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
the States, on the relationship between This AD revises AD 2015–06–02, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
the national government and the States, Amendment 39–18120 (80 FR 14810; March telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
or on the distribution of power and 20, 2015). 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability using any approved AMOC on any airplane
levels of government. to which the AMOC applies, notify your
This AD applies to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
For the reasons discussed above, I
GA8–TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers up FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
certify this AD: to and including GA8–TC 320–14–205,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
certificated in any category. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Air Transport Association of America actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant. actions are considered FAA-approved if they
1979), are approved by the State of Design Authority
(e) Reason
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (or their delegated agent). You are required
in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by mandatory to assure the product is airworthy before it
(4) Will not have a significant continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) is returned to service.
economic impact, positive or negative, originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe (h) Related Information
on a substantial number of small entities
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety
under the criteria of the Regulatory describes the unsafe condition as missing Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/GA8/8, Amdt
Flexibility Act. required engine mount fire seal washers, 1, dated March 26, 2015. The MCAI can be
Examining the AD Docket which could reduce the engine retention found in the AD docket on the Internet at:
capability in the event of a fire. We are http://www.regulations.gov/
You may examine the AD docket on issuing this AD to revise the applicable #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1123-0007.
the Internet at http:// airplane serial numbers and to detect and
www.regulations.gov by searching for correct the omission of steel washers at each (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– isolator mount location, which, if not (1) The Director of the Federal Register
1123; or in person at the Docket corrected, could result in reduced engine approved the incorporation by reference
Management Facility between 9 a.m. retention capability in the event of a fire. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(f) Actions and Compliance part 51.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Unless already done, comply with this AD (2) You must use this service information
contains the NPRM, the regulatory within the compliance times specified in as applicable to do the actions required by
evaluation, any comments received, and paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD: this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
other information. The street address for (1) Within the next 300 hours time-in- (3) The following service information was
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– service after April 24, 2015 (the effective date approved for IBR on April 24, 2015 (80 FR
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. retained from AD 2015–22–14) or within the 14810, March 20, 2015).
Comments will be available in the AD next 12 months after April 24, 2015 (the (i) GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin
docket shortly after receipt. effective date retained from AD 2015–22–14), SB–GA8–2014–115, Issue 1, dated October 6,
whichever occurs first, inspect the 2014.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 orientation of the engine isolator mounts to (ii) Reserved.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation verify that the mounts have been installed (4) For GippsAero service information
safety, Incorporation by reference, properly following the Accomplishment identified in this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan
Instructions in GippsAero Mandatory Service (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn:
Safety.
Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–115, Issue 1, dated Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell
Adoption of the Amendment October 6, 2014. Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 03
(2) Before reinstalling the engine isolator 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email:
Accordingly, under the authority mounts following the inspection required in techpubs@gippsaero.com; Internet: http://
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further www.gippsaero.com/customer-support/
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as flight, install a part number J–2218–61 steel technical-publications.aspx.
follows: washer on the forward side of each of the (5) You may view this service information
four engine isolator mounts, following the at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
DIRECTIVES Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014– information on the availability of this
115, Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (3) If during the inspection required in addition, you can access this service
continues to read as follows: paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any of the engine information on the Internet at http://
isolator mounts are found to not comply with www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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the specifications found in the locating Docket No. FAA–2014–1123.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions of GippsAero (6) You may view this service information
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014– that is incorporated by reference at the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 115, Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014, before National Archives and Records
removing Amendment 39–18120 (80 FR further flight, re-install the isolators to the Administration (NARA). For information on
14810, March 20, 2015), and adding the correct orientation, or if damage is found, the availability of this material at NARA, call
following new AD: replace with airworthy parts. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://

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www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the FAA, Transport Airplane Comments
locations.html. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
We gave the public the opportunity to
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 7, Renton, WA. For information on the
participate in developing this AD. We
2015. availability of this material at the FAA,
have considered the comment received.
Earl Lawrence, call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Boeing supported the NPRM (79 FR
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft on the Internet at http://
75100, December 17, 2014).
Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
[FR Doc. 2015–17193 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– Conclusion
0926.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P We reviewed the relevant data,
Examining the AD Docket considered the comment received, and
You may examine the AD docket on determined that air safety and the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION public interest require adopting this AD
the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for as proposed except for minor editorial
Federal Aviation Administration
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– changes. We have determined that these
0926; or in person at the Docket minor changes:
14 CFR Part 39
Management Facility between 9 a.m. • Are consistent with the intent that
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0926; Directorate was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
Identifier 2014–NM–085–AD; Amendment and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket 75100, December 17, 2014) for
39–18204; AD 2015–14–06] correcting the unsafe condition; and
contains this AD, the regulatory
RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and • Do not add any additional burden
other information. The address for the upon the public than was already
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 75100,
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Company Airplanes December 17, 2014).
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Department of Transportation, Docket Related Service Information Under 1
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations, M–30, West Building CFR Part 51
ACTION: Final rule. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, We reviewed the following service
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new DC 20590. information.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
The Boeing Company Model 747–8 and Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace 27A2506, dated February 3, 2014, which
747–8F series airplanes. This AD was Engineer, Systems and Equipment describes procedures for replacing the
prompted by an analysis, which Branch, ANM–130S, Seattle Aircraft LCE modules.
indicated that in a limited flight Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind • Boeing Service Bulletin 747–
envelope with specific conditions, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 27A2513, Revision 1, dated July 18,
divergent flutter could occur during a phone: 425–917–6546; fax: 425–917– 2014, which describes procedures for
high g-load maneuver in combination 6590; email: douglas.tsuji@faa.gov. installing the inboard elevator
with certain system failures. This AD compensator and replacing the PCP.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requires replacing the lateral control We have also reviewed Boeing 747–8/
electronic (LCE) modules, replacing the Discussion 8F Certification Maintenance
inboard elevator power control packages We issued a notice of proposed Requirements (CMRs) Document
(PCPs), installing new external rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR D011U721–02–03, Revision December
compensators for the PCPs, and revising part 39 by adding an AD that would 2013, which contains the following
the maintenance or inspection program. apply to certain The Boeing Company tasks in Section G., ‘‘CMR Tasks’’:
We are issuing this AD to prevent Model 747–8 and 747–8F series • Item Number 27–CMR–10,
certain system failures from resulting in airplanes. The NPRM published in the ‘‘Lubricate inboard elevator hinge
divergent flutter, and subsequent loss of Federal Register on December 17, 2014 bearings.’’
continued safe flight and landing. (79 FR 75100). The NPRM was • Item Number 27–CMR–11,
DATES: This AD is effective August 20, prompted by an analysis, which ‘‘Functional check of inboard elevator
2015. indicated that in a limited flight hinge bearing and power control unit
The Director of the Federal Register envelope with specific conditions, rod end bearing free play.’’
approved the incorporation by reference divergent flutter could occur during a This service information is reasonably
of certain publications listed in this AD high g-load maneuver in combination available because the interested parties
as of August 20, 2015. with certain system failures. The NPRM have access to it through their normal
ADDRESSES: For service information proposed to require replacing the LCE course of business or by the means
identified in this AD, contact Boeing modules, replacing the inboard elevator identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data PCPs, installing new external this AD.
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, compensators for the PCPs, and revising Costs of Compliance
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; the maintenance or inspection program.
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; We are issuing this AD to prevent We estimate that this AD affects 8
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// certain system failures from resulting in airplanes of U.S. registry
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view divergent flutter, and subsequent loss of We estimate the following costs to
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this referenced service information at continued safe flight and landing. comply with this AD:

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective August 20, 2015.
Contact		Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 42010
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 42010 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

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