80 FR 42018 - Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

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FR Document		2015-17200
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47 and PC-12/47E 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 the aileron trim tab disconnecting above 10,000 feet altitude. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1177; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-009-AD; 
Amendment 39-18208; AD 2015-14-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS 
AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47 and PC-12/47E 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 the aileron trim tab disconnecting above 10,000 feet 
altitude. 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 publication listed in the AD as of August 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-2015-
1177; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS 
AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; 
phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: 
aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http://www.pilatus-
aircraft.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.

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 adding an AD that would apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model 
PC-12/47 and PC-12/47E airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on May 1, 2015 (80 FR 24854). The NPRM proposed to correct an 
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation 
authority of another country. The MCAI states:

    During a continued airworthiness review, a potential unsafe 
condition was identified that could result from a disconnected 
aileron trim tab occurring above an altitude of 10.000 feet.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead, in case of a 
disconnection of an aileron trim tab, to undamped aeroplane 
vibrations, potentially resulting in structural failure.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus Aircraft 
Ltd. issued SB No. 27-021 to provide instructions for replacement of 
the aileron tab counter balance weight.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires replacement of 
the aileron tab counter balance weight with a new, slightly heavier, 
aileron tab counter balance weight.

    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1177-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal 
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request Revision of Paragraph (e) Reason of the AD

    Johan Kruger stated the sentence of paragraph (e) Reason in the 
proposed AD was incomplete and misleading:

    We are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnected aileron trim 
tab, which could lead to undamped airplane vibrations, potentially 
resulting in structural failure.

    Johan Kruger proposed replacing the above sentence with this 
sentence similar to the MCAI:

    We are issuing this AD to prevent undamped airplane vibrations, 
potentially resulting in structural failure in case of a 
disconnected aileron trim tab.

    We agree with the commenter that the proposed sentence is 
clarification of the unsafe condition. We have adopted the proposed 
sentence in paragraph (e) of the AD.

Request Correction of Part Number (P/N)

    Johan Kruger stated the cited part number (P/N) 27.15.12.037 of the 
aileron trim tab assembly quoted is wrong in paragraphs (f)(2) and 
(f)(3) of the proposed AD; the correct P/N is 527.15.12.037. We infer 
that the commenter requested correction of the incorrect P/N.
    We agree with the commenter that the P/N in the proposed AD is 
incorrect. We have changed the incorrect P/N to 527.15.12.037 in 
paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of the AD.

Request Correction of Misleading Wording in Paragraph (f)(4) of the AD

    Johan Kruger commented the wording in paragraph 2(f)(4) is 
misleading, ``. . . provided that an aileron trim tab assembly, P/N 
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038 is not installed on the airplane.''
    Johan Kruger further wrote that Pilatus proposed the wording be 
changed to read, ``. . . provided that an

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aileron trim tab assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038 is not 
installed on that aileron assembly.''
    We infer the commenter means paragraph (f)(4) of the AD.
    We agree with the commenter. Aileron trim tab assemblies will only 
be associated with aileron assemblies and not by airplane. The aileron 
assemblies themselves are associated with the airplane number. We have 
adopted the proposed wording in paragraph (f)(4) of the AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 24854, May 1, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 24854, May 1, 2015).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Relative Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin 
No: 27-021, dated January 20, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for replacement of the aileron tab counter balance weight. 
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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 303 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 5.5 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 $1,000 per 
product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $444,652.50, or $1,467.50 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1177; 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 adding the following new AD:

2015-14-10 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Amendment 39-18208; Docket No. 
FAA-2015-1177; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-009-AD.

(a) Effective Date

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

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model and 
serial number airplanes, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model PC-12/47, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 684 
through MSN 888; and
    (2) Model PC-12/47E, MSNs 545, and 1001 through 1520.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

(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 the aileron trim 
tab disconnecting above 10,000 feet altitude. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent undamped airplane vibrations, potentially resulting in 
structural failure in case of a disconnected aileron trim tab.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For airplanes equipped with aileron trim tab assembly, part 
number (P/N) 527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038; or aileron assembly, P/
N 557.05.12.015, 557.05.12.016, 557.05.12.017, or 557.05.12.018: 
Within 12 months after August 20, 2015 (the effective date of this 
AD), replace the aileron tab counter balance weight and re-identify 
the aileron trim tab assembly following the

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instructions of PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 27-021, dated 
January 20, 2015.
    (2) For airplanes that on August 20, 2015 (the effective date of 
this AD) has an aileron trim tab assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or 
527.15.12.038, installed: After modification of that airplane as 
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do not install another 
aileron trim tab assembly with P/N 527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038.
    (3) For airplanes that on August 20, 2015 (the effective date of 
this AD) does not have an aileron trim tab assembly, P/N 
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038, installed: After August 20, 2015 
(the effective date of this AD), do not install an aileron trim tab 
assembly with P/N 527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038.
    (4) For all airplanes: After August 20, 2015 (the effective date 
of this AD), you are allowed to install on an airplane an aileron 
assembly, having a P/N 557.05.12.015, 557.05.12.016, 557.05.12.017, 
or 557.05.12.018, provided that an aileron trim tab assembly, P/N 
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038 is not installed on that aileron 
assembly.

(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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2015-0060, dated April 10, 2015, for related information. The MCAI 
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1177-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 27-
021, dated January 20, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service information identified in 
this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH-
6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 
619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http:/
/www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1177.
    (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 July 7, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17200 Filed 7-15-15; 8:45 am]
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(2) You must use this service information condition as the aileron trim tab provide instructions for replacement of the
as applicable to do the actions required by disconnecting above 10,000 feet aileron tab counter balance weight.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. altitude. We are issuing this AD to For the reason described above, this AD
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– require actions to address the unsafe requires replacement of the aileron tab
81205–SB270020–00, Issue 002, dated counter balance weight with a new, slightly
February 12, 2015. condition on these products. heavier, aileron tab counter balance weight.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– DATES: This AD is effective August 20,
SB270023–00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. 2015. The MCAI can be found in the AD
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– The Director of the Federal Register docket on the Internet at: http://
SB270027–00, Issue 002, dated March 9, approved the incorporation by reference www.regulations.gov/
2015. of a certain publication listed in the AD #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1177-
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– as of August 20, 2015. 0002.
81205–SB270017–00, Issue 001, dated
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Comments
September 18, 2013.
(3) For Boeing service information docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for We gave the public the opportunity to
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– participate in developing this AD. The
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 1177; or in person at Document following presents the comments
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone Management Facility, U.S. Department received on the proposal and the FAA’s
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– of Transportation, Docket Operations, response to each comment.
5680; Internet https:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.myboeingfleet.com. Request Revision of Paragraph (e)
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Reason of the AD
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in Johan Kruger stated the sentence of
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For paragraph (e) Reason in the proposed
information on the availability of this this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT
LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH– AD was incomplete and misleading:
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information 6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 We are issuing this AD to prevent a
that is incorporated by reference at the (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 disconnected aileron trim tab, which could
National Archives and Records 11; email: SupportPC12@pilatus- lead to undamped airplane vibrations,
Administration (NARA). For information on aircraft.com; internet: http:// potentially resulting in structural failure.
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Johan Kruger proposed replacing the
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
review this referenced service above sentence with this sentence
locations.html. information at the FAA, Small Airplane similar to the MCAI:
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, We are issuing this AD to prevent
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, Missouri 64106. For information on the
2015. undamped airplane vibrations, potentially
availability of this material at the FAA, resulting in structural failure in case of a
Jeffrey E. Duven, call (816) 329–4148. disconnected aileron trim tab.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aircraft Certification Service. We agree with the commenter that the
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, proposed sentence is clarification of the
[FR Doc. 2015–17203 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am]
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 unsafe condition. We have adopted the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, proposed sentence in paragraph (e) of
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– the AD.
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Request Correction of Part Number
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (P/N)
Federal Aviation Administration
Discussion Johan Kruger stated the cited part
14 CFR Part 39 number (P/N) 27.15.12.037 of the
We issued a notice of proposed aileron trim tab assembly quoted is
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1177; Directorate rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR wrong in paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of
Identifier 2015–CE–009–AD; Amendment part 39 to adding an AD that would
39–18208; AD 2015–14–10] the proposed AD; the correct P/N is
apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. 527.15.12.037. We infer that the
RIN 2120–AA64 Model PC–12/47 and PC–12/47E commenter requested correction of the
airplanes. The NPRM was published in incorrect P/N.
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS the Federal Register on May 1, 2015 (80 We agree with the commenter that the
AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes FR 24854). The NPRM proposed to P/N in the proposed AD is incorrect. We
AGENCY: Federal Aviation correct an unsafe condition for the have changed the incorrect P/N to
Administration (FAA), Department of specified products and was based on 527.15.12.037 in paragraphs (f)(2) and
Transportation (DOT). mandatory continuing airworthiness (f)(3) of the AD.
information (MCAI) originated by an
ACTION: Final rule. Request Correction of Misleading
aviation authority of another country.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The MCAI states: Wording in Paragraph (f)(4) of the AD
airworthiness directive (AD) for During a continued airworthiness review, a Johan Kruger commented the wording
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC– potential unsafe condition was identified that in paragraph 2(f)(4) is misleading, ‘‘. . .
12/47 and PC–12/47E airplanes. This could result from a disconnected aileron trim provided that an aileron trim tab
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AD results from mandatory continuing tab occurring above an altitude of 10.000 feet. assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or
airworthiness information (MCAI) This condition, if not corrected, could lead, 527.15.12.038 is not installed on the
in case of a disconnection of an aileron trim
issued by an aviation authority of tab, to undamped aeroplane vibrations, airplane.’’
another country to identify and correct potentially resulting in structural failure. Johan Kruger further wrote that
an unsafe condition on an aviation To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus proposed the wording be
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. issued SB No. 27–021 to changed to read, ‘‘. . . provided that an

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aileron trim tab assembly, P/N have included all costs in our cost Comments will be available in the AD
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038 is not estimate. docket shortly after receipt.
installed on that aileron assembly.’’
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We infer the commenter means
paragraph (f)(4) of the AD. Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We agree with the commenter. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
Aileron trim tab assemblies will only be rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
associated with aileron assemblies and section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment
not by airplane. The aileron assemblies the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
themselves are associated with the Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
airplane number. We have adopted the detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
proposed wording in paragraph (f)(4) of authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the AD. We are issuing this rulemaking under follows:
Conclusion the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES
We reviewed the relevant data, General requirements.’’ Under that
considered the comments received, and section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
determined that air safety and the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows:
public interest require adopting the AD air commerce by prescribing regulations
with the changes described previously Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures
and minor editorial changes. We have the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended]
determined that these minor changes: safety in air commerce. This regulation
• Are consistent with the intent that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
is within the scope of that authority the following new AD:
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR because it addresses an unsafe condition
24854, May 1, 2015) for correcting the that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–14–10 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.:
unsafe condition; and Amendment 39–18208; Docket No.
products identified in this rulemaking
• Do not add any additional burden action.
FAA–2015–1177; Directorate Identifier
upon the public than was already 2015–CE–009–AD.
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 24854, Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
May 1, 2015). We determined that this AD will not This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
We also determined that these have federalism implications under effective August 20, 2015.
changes will not increase the economic Executive Order 13132. This AD will
burden on any operator or increase the (b) Affected ADs
not have a substantial direct effect on
scope of the AD. None.
the States, on the relationship between
Relative Service Information Under 1 the national government and the States, (c) Applicability
CFR Part 51 or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to the following PILATUS
responsibilities among the various AIRCRAFT LTD. model and serial number
We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT airplanes, certificated in any category.
levels of government.
LTD. PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin (1) Model PC–12/47, manufacturer serial
No: 27–021, dated January 20, 2015. The For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD: numbers (MSNs) 684 through MSN 888; and
service information describes (2) Model PC–12/47E, MSNs 545, and 1001
procedures for replacement of the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory through 1520.
aileron tab counter balance weight. This action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties the DOT Regulatory Policies and Air Transport Association of America
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means 1979), (e) Reason
identified in the ADDRESSES section of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by mandatory
this final rule. in Alaska, and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
(4) Will not have a significant originated by an aviation authority of another
Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative, country to identify and correct an unsafe
We estimate that this AD will affect on a substantial number of small entities condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
303 products of U.S. registry. We also under the criteria of the Regulatory describes the unsafe condition as the aileron
estimate that it would take about 5.5 Flexibility Act. trim tab disconnecting above 10,000 feet
work hours per product to comply with altitude. We are issuing this AD to prevent
Examining the AD Docket undamped airplane vibrations, potentially
the basic requirements of this AD. The resulting in structural failure in case of a
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. You may examine the AD docket on disconnected aileron trim tab.
Required parts would cost about $1,000 the Internet at http://
per product. www.regulations.gov by searching for (f) Actions and Compliance
Based on these figures, we estimate and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Unless already done, do the following
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to 1177; or in person at the Docket actions:
be $444,652.50, or $1,467.50 per Management Facility between 9 a.m. (1) For airplanes equipped with aileron
product. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, trim tab assembly, part number (P/N)
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket 527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038; or aileron
According to the manufacturer, some
assembly, P/N 557.05.12.015, 557.05.12.016,
of the costs of this AD may be covered contains the NPRM, the regulatory 557.05.12.017, or 557.05.12.018: Within 12
under warranty, thereby reducing the evaluation, any comments received, and months after August 20, 2015 (the effective
cost impact on affected individuals. We other information. The street address for date of this AD), replace the aileron tab
do not control warranty coverage for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– counter balance weight and re-identify the
affected individuals. As a result, we 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. aileron trim tab assembly following the

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instructions of PILATUS PC–12 Service (ii) Reserved. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
Bulletin No: 27–021, dated January 20, 2015. (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service airtraffic/publications/. The Order is
(2) For airplanes that on August 20, 2015 information identified in this AD, contact also available for inspection at the
(the effective date of this AD) has an aileron PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer
trim tab assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or Support Manager, CH–6371 STANS,
National Archives and Records
527.15.12.038, installed: After modification Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: Administration (NARA). For
of that airplane as required by paragraph +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: SupportPC12@ information on the availability of this
(f)(1) of this AD, do not install another pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http:// material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
aileron trim tab assembly with P/N www.pilatus-aircraft.com. or go to http://www.archives.gov/
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038. (4) You may view this service information federal_register/code_of_federal-
(3) For airplanes that on August 20, 2015 at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA
(the effective date of this AD) does not have Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations
an aileron trim tab assembly, P/N information on the availability of this
527.15.12.037 or 527.15.12.038, installed: material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
and Reporting Points, is published
After August 20, 2015 (the effective date of addition, you can access this service yearly and effective on September 15.
this AD), do not install an aileron trim tab information on the Internet at http:// For further information, you can contact
assembly with P/N 527.15.12.037 or www.regulations.gov by searching for and the Airspace Policy and Regulations
527.15.12.038. locating Docket No. FAA–2015–1177. Group, Federal Aviation
(4) For all airplanes: After August 20, 2015 (5) You may view this service information Administration, 800 Independence
(the effective date of this AD), you are that is incorporated by reference at the Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
allowed to install on an airplane an aileron National Archives and Records telephone: 202–267–8783.
assembly, having a P/N 557.05.12.015, Administration (NARA). For information on
557.05.12.016, 557.05.12.017, or the availability of this material at NARA, call FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
557.05.12.018, provided that an aileron trim 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Fornito, Operations Support Group,
tab assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
527.15.12.038 is not installed on that aileron locations.html. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
assembly. Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 7,
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 2015. 305–6364.
The following provisions also apply to this Earl Lawrence, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD: Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Authority for This Rulemaking
Certification Service.
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, [FR Doc. 2015–17200 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs regarding aviation safety is found in
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Title 49 of the United States Code.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
using any approved AMOC on any airplane 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
to which the AMOC applies, notify your described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the [Docket No. FAA–2015–0045; Airspace
Docket No. 14–ASO–22] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
section, the FAA is charged with
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any Establishment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Defuniak Springs, FL of airspace necessary to ensure the
actions from a manufacturer or other source, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
use these actions if they are FAA-approved. AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
Corrective actions are considered FAA- Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it amends
approved if they are approved by the State ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace at Defuniak Springs
of Design Authority (or their delegated Airport, Defuniak Springs, FL.
agent). You are required to assure the product SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
is airworthy before it is returned to service. E Airspace at Defuniak Springs, FL, to History
(h) Related Information
accommodate new Area Navigation On April 24, 2015, the FAA published
(RNAV) Global Positioning System in the Federal Register a notice of
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0060, dated proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
April 10, 2015, for related information. The Procedures (SIAPs) serving Defuniak establish Class E airspace at Defuniak
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Springs Airport. Controlled airspace is Springs Airport, Defuniak Springs, FL
Internet at: necessary for the safety and (80 FR 22949). Interested parties were
http://www.regulations.gov/ management of instrument flight rules invited to participate in this rulemaking
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1177-0002. (IFR) operations at the airport. effort by submitting written comments
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, on the proposal to the FAA. No
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2015. The Director of the Federal comments were received.
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by Class E airspace designations are
(IBR) of the service information listed in this reference action under title 1, Code of published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014,
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part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order and effective September 15, 2014, which
(2) You must use this service information 7400.9 and publication of conforming
as applicable to do the actions required by
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
amendments. part 71.1. The Class E airspace
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, designations listed in this document
PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 27–021, dated Airspace Designations and Reporting will be published subsequently in the
January 20, 2015. Points, and subsequent amendments can Order.

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Document Modified: 2015-12-15 13:13:16
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 42018
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 42018 - Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes

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