80 FR 51443 - Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 164 (August 25, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 164 (August 25, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 164 (Tuesday, August 25, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51443-51447] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20692] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-1044; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-18245; AD 2015-17-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, and 650 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor. This AD requires inspections to determine if certain A/C compressor motors are installed and to determine the accumulated hours on certain A/C compressor motor assemblies; and repetitive replacement of the brushes in the A/C compressor motor assembly, or, as an option to the brush replacement, deactivation of the A/C system and [[Page 51444]] placard installation; and return of replaced brushes to Cessna. We are issuing this AD to prevent the brushes in the A/C motor from wearing down beyond their limits, which could result in the rivet in the brush contacting the commutator, causing sparks and consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no means to detect or extinguish the fire and/or smoke. DATES: This AD is effective September 29, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; phone: 316-517- 6215; fax: 316-517-5802; email: [email protected]; Internet https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1044. 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- 1044; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, and 650 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3516). The NPRM was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor. The NPRM proposed to require inspections to determine if certain A/C compressor motors are installed and to determine the accumulated hours on certain A/C compressor motor assemblies; and repetitive replacement of the brushes in the A/C compressor motor assembly, or, as an option to the brush replacement, deactivation of the A/C system and placard installation; and return of replaced brushes to Cessna. We are issuing this AD to prevent the brushes in the A/C motor from wearing down beyond their limits, which could result in the rivet in the brush contacting the commutator, causing sparks and consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no means to detect or extinguish the fire and/or smoke. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 3516, January 23, 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 this 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 (80 FR 3516, January 23, 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 3516, January 23, 2015). Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The reporting data required by this AD will enable us to obtain better insight into brush wear. The reporting data will also indicate if the replacement intervals we established are adequate. After we analyze the reporting data received, we might consider further rulemaking. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information, which describes procedures for replacement of life-limited components, including part number FWA1134104-1 or FWA1134104-5 A/C compressor motor brushes. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 6, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 500/501 Maintenance Manual. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 10, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550/551 Maintenance Manual. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 12, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550 Bravo Maintenance Manual. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model S550 Maintenance Manual. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 22, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 560 Maintenance Manual. Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 32, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 650 Maintenance Manual. 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 affects 333 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 51445]] Estimated Costs--Brush Replacement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and replacement....... 11 work-hours x $85 $252 $1,187 per $395,271 per per hour = $935 replacement cycle. replacement cycle. per replacement cycle. Reporting/return parts........... 1 work-hour x $85 0 85................. $28,305 per return per hour = $85 per (2 returns return. required). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs--A/C Deactivation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabrication of placard for A/C deactivation... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 Deactivation/reactivation of A/C.............. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 0 85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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): 2015-17-12 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-18245; Docket No. FAA-2014-1044; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-148-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 29, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, that have an air conditioning (A/C) system installed via a Cessna Aircraft Company supplemental type certificate (STC) identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4) of this AD. (1) SA3849SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/029C5719AD18E79C86257C1A0069742C?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa3849sw). (2) SA7580SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/7C9B0FB7D5923D4986257C1A0069E2C0?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7580sw). (3) SA7753SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/A78233CBB3314BAF86257C1A0069D128?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7753sw). (4) SA8918SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/5FAD7ABA3EAA464C86257C1A0069F239?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa8918sw). [[Page 51446]] Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD--Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers (S/Ns) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cessna aircraft company airplane models S/Ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model 500 and 501 airplanes............ 0001 through 0689 inclusive. Model 550 and 551 airplanes............ 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. Model S550 airplanes................... 0001 through 0160 inclusive. Model 560 airplanes.................... 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. Model 650 airplanes.................... 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor. We are issuing this AD to prevent the brushes in the A/C motor from wearing down beyond their limits, which could result in the rivet in the brush contacting the commutator, causing sparks and consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no means to detect or extinguish the fire and/or smoke. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection for Part Number (P/N) Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Inspect the A/C compressor motor to determine whether P/N FWA1134104-1 or P/N FWA1134104-5 is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the A/C compressor motor can be conclusively determined from that review. (h) Inspection of Compressor Hour Meter and Maintenance Records If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any A/C compressor motor having P/N FWA1134104-1 or P/N FWA1134104-5 is found: Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, determine the hour reading on the A/C compressor hour meter as specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. (1) Inspect the number of hours accumulated on the A/C compressor hour meter. (2) Check the airplane logbook for any entry for replacing the A/C compressor motor brushes with new brushes, or for replacing the compressor motor or compressor condenser module assembly (pallet) with a motor or assembly that has new brushes. (i) If the logbook contains an entry for replacement of parts, as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, determine the number of hours accumulated on the A/C compressor motor brushes by comparing the number of hours on the compressor motor since replacement and use this number in lieu of the number determined in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (ii) If, through the logbook check, a determination cannot be made regarding the number of hours accumulated on the A/C compressor motor brushes, as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, use the number of hours accumulated on the A/C compressor hour meter determined in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, or presume the brushes have over 500 hours time-in-service. (i) Replacement Using the hour reading on the A/C compressor hour meter determined in paragraph (h) of this AD, replace the A/C compressor motor brushes with new brushes at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the replacement of the A/C compressor motor brushes at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time-in-service on the A/C compressor motor. Do the replacement in accordance with the applicable Cessna maintenance manual subject specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 500 total hours time-in-service on the A/C compressor motor. (2) Before further flight after doing the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Maintenance Manual Information for Replacement Use the instructions in the applicable Cessna maintenance manual subject specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD to do the replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 6, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 500/501 Maintenance Manual. (2) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 10, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550/551 Maintenance Manual. (3) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 12, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550 Bravo Maintenance Manual. (4) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model S550 Maintenance Manual. (5) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 22, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 560 Maintenance Manual. (6) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 32, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 650 Maintenance Manual. (k) Deactivation of the A/C System In lieu of replacing the A/C compressor motor brushes as required by this AD, deactivate the A/C system as specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For all airplanes except Model 650 airplanes: Pull the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``AIR COND,'' do the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, and document deactivation of the system in the airplane logbook, referring to this AD as the reason for deactivation. (i) Fabricate a placard that states: ``A/C DISABLED'' with 1/8- inch black lettering on a white background. (ii) Install the placard on the airplane instrument panel within 6 inches of the A/C selection switch. (2) For Model 650 airplanes: Pull the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``FWD EVAP FAN,'' do the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, and document deactivation of the system in the airplane logbook, referring to this AD as the reason for deactivation. Note 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD: While the A/C system is deactivated, it is recommended that airplane operators remain aware of the operating temperature limitations specified in the applicable airplane flight manual. (l) Reactivation of the A/C System If the A/C system is deactivated, as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, prior to the A/C system being reactivated: Perform the inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, and do the replacements specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, at the times specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Return the A/C system to service by doing the actions specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For all airplanes except Model 650 airplanes: Push in the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``AIR COND,'' remove the placard by the A/C selection switch that states ``A/C DISABLED,'' and document reactivation of the system in the airplane logbook. (2) For Model 650 airplanes: Push in the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``FWD EVAP FAN,'' remove the placard by the A/C selection switch that states ``A/C DISABLED,'' and document reactivation of the system in the airplane logbook. (m) Parts Return and Reporting Requirements For the first two A/C compressor motor brush replacement cycles on each airplane, send the removed brushes to Cessna Aircraft Company, Cessna Service Parts and [[Page 51447]] Programs, 7121 Southwest Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215. Provide the brushes and the information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD within 30 days after the replacement if the replacement was done on or after the effective date of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD if the replacement was done before the effective date of this AD. (1) The model and serial number of the airplane. (2) The part number of the motor. (3) The part number of the brushes, if known. (4) The elapsed time, in motor hours, since the last brush/motor replacement, if known. (5) If motor hours are unknown, report the elapsed airplane flight hours since the last brush/motor replacement, and indicate that motor hours are unknown. (6) The number of motor hours currently displayed on the pallet hour meter, if installed. (n) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an A/ C compressor motor having P/N FWA1134104-1 or P/N FWA1134104-5, unless the inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done before installation, and the replacements specified in paragraph (i) of this AD are subsequently done in accordance with the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD at the times specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (o) Special Flight Permit Limitation Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) with the following limitation: Operation of the A/C system is prohibited. (p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 (r) 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. (r) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE- 119W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (s) 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) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 6, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 500/501 Maintenance Manual. (ii) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 10, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550/551 Maintenance Manual. (iii) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 12, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 550 Bravo Maintenance Manual. (iv) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 9, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model S550 Maintenance Manual. (v) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 22, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 560 Maintenance Manual. (vi) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 32, dated June 23, 2014, of the Cessna Model 650 Maintenance Manual. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; phone: 316- 517-6215; fax: 316-517-5802; email: [email protected]; Internet https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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 Renton, Washington, on August 10, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-20692 Filed 8-24-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(D) Test switch-selectable single- the UUT is considered stable and the input power (W) at that Load Condition.
voltage external power supplies twice— measurements should be recorded at the The power consumption of Load
once at the highest nameplate output end of the 5-minute period. Measure Condition 5 (no load) is equal to the AC
voltage and once at the lowest. subsequent load conditions under the input power (W) at that Load Condition.
(E) Test adaptive external power same 5-minute stability parameters. (ii) Off-Mode Measurement—If the
supplies twice—once at the highest Note that only one warm-up period of external power supply UUT
achievable output voltage and once at 30 minutes is required for each UUT at incorporates manual on-off switches,
the lowest. the beginning of the test procedure. If place the UUT in off-mode, and measure
(F) In order to load the power supply the AC input power is not stable over and record its power consumption at
to produce all four active-mode load a 5-minute period, follow the guidelines ‘‘Load Condition 5’’ in Table 1. The
conditions, use a set of variable resistive established by IEC 62301 for measuring measurement of the off-mode energy
or electronic loads. Although these average power or accumulated energy consumption must conform to the
loads may have different characteristics over time for both AC input and DC requirements specified in paragraph
than the electronic loads power supplies output. Conduct efficiency 4(a)(i) of this appendix, except that all
are intended to power, they provide measurements in sequence from Load manual on-off switches must be placed
standardized and readily repeatable Condition 1 to Load Condition 5 as in the ‘‘off’’ position for the off-mode
references for testing and product indicated in Table 1. If testing of measurement. The UUT is considered
comparison. Note that resistive loads additional, optional load conditions is stable if, over 5 minutes with samples
need not be measured precisely with an desired, that testing should be taken at least once every second, the AC
ohmmeter; simply adjust a variable conducted in accordance with this test input power does not drift from the
resistor to the point where the ammeter procedure and subsequent to maximum value observed by more than
confirms that the desired percentage of completing the sequence described 1 percent or 50 milliwatts, whichever is
nameplate output current is flowing. For above. greater. Measure the off-mode power
electronic loads, adjust the desired (H) Calculate efficiency by dividing consumption of a switch-selectable
output current in constant current (CC) the UUT’s measured DC output power at single-voltage external power supply
mode rather than adjusting the required a given load condition by the true AC twice—once at the highest nameplate
output power in constant power (CP) input power measured at that load output voltage and once at the lowest.
mode. condition. Calculate average efficiency * * * * *
(G) As noted in IEC 62301 as the arithmetic mean of the efficiency ■ 7. Section 430.32 is amended by
(incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), values calculated at Test Conditions 1, adding paragraph (w)(1)(iii) to read as
instantaneous measurements are 2, 3, and 4 in Table 1, and record this follows:
appropriate when power readings are value. Average efficiency for the UUT is
stable in a particular load condition. a simple arithmetic average of active- § 430.32 Energy and water conservation
Operate the UUT at 100% of nameplate mode efficiency values, and is not standards and their compliance dates.
current output for at least 30 minutes intended to represent weighted average (w) * * *
immediately prior to conducting efficiency, which would vary according (1)* * *
efficiency measurements. After this to the duty cycle of the product (iii) Except as provided in paragraphs
warm-up period, monitor AC input powered by the UUT. (w)(5), (w)(6), and (w)(7) of this section,
power for a period of 5 minutes to (I) Power consumption of the UUT at all external power supplies
assess the stability of the UUT. If the each Load Condition 1–4 is the manufactured on or after February 10,
power level does not drift by more than difference between the DC output power 2016, shall meet the following
5% from the maximum value observed, (W) at that Load Condition and the AC standards:
Class A EPS Non-Class A EPS
Direct Operation EPS ................................................... Level VI: 10 CFR 430.32(w)(1)(ii) ................................ Level VI: 10 CFR
430.32(w)(1)(ii).
Indirect Operation EPS ................................................. Level IV: 10 CFR 430.32(w)(1)(i) ................................. No Standards.
* * * * * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
[FR Doc. 2015–20717 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P Federal Aviation Administration Cessna Aircraft Company Model 500,
501, 550, 551, S550, 560, and 650
14 CFR Part 39 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of smoke and/or fire in the
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1044; Directorate tailcone caused by sparking due to
Identifier 2014–NM–148–AD; Amendment excessive wear of the brushes in the air
39–18245; AD 2015–17–12] conditioning (A/C) motor. This AD
requires inspections to determine if
RIN 2120–AA64 certain A/C compressor motors are
installed and to determine the
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna accumulated hours on certain A/C
Aircraft Company Airplanes compressor motor assemblies; and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation repetitive replacement of the brushes in
Administration (FAA), DOT. the A/C compressor motor assembly, or,
as an option to the brush replacement,
ACTION: Final rule.
deactivation of the A/C system and
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ESTIMATED COSTS—BRUSH REPLACEMENT
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection and replacement ... 11 work-hours × $85 per hour $252 $1,187 per replacement cycle $395,271 per replacement
= $935 per replacement cycle.
cycle.
Reporting/return parts ............ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = 0 85 ........................................... $28,305 per return (2 returns
$85 per return. required).
ESTIMATED COSTS—A/C DEACTIVATION
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Fabrication of placard for A/C deactivation .................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $0 $85
Deactivation/reactivation of A/C ................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... 0 85
Paperwork Reduction Act safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
A federal agency may not conduct or is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES
sponsor, and a person is not required to because it addresses an unsafe condition
respond to, nor shall a person be subject that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
to penalty for failure to comply with a products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows:
collection of information subject to the action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
requirements of the Paperwork Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid This AD will not have federalism ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
OMB control number. The control implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness
number for the collection of information 13132. This AD will not have a directive (AD):
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The substantial direct effect on the States, on 2015–17–12 Cessna Aircraft Company:
paperwork cost associated with this AD the relationship between the national Amendment 39–18245; Docket No.
has been detailed in the Costs of government and the States, or on the FAA–2014–1044; Directorate Identifier
Compliance section of this document distribution of power and 2014–NM–148–AD.
and includes time for reviewing responsibilities among the various (a) Effective Date
instructions, as well as completing and levels of government.
reviewing the collection of information. This AD is effective September 29, 2015.
Therefore, all reporting associated with For the reasons discussed above, I
(b) Affected ADs
this AD is mandatory. Comments certify that this AD:
None.
concerning the accuracy of this burden (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
and suggestions for reducing the burden action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (c) Applicability
should be directed to the FAA at 800 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD applies to the Cessna Aircraft
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Company airplanes, certificated in any
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c)
DC 20591. ATTN: Information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. of this AD, that have an air conditioning
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (A/C) system installed via a Cessna Aircraft
Authority for This Rulemaking in Alaska, and Company supplemental type certificate (STC)
identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or
Title 49 of the United States Code (4) Will not have a significant (c)(4) of this AD.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, (1) SA3849SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
section 106, describes the authority of under the criteria of the Regulatory 0/029C5719AD18E79C86257C1A0069742C?
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act. OpenDocument&Highlight=sa3849sw).
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) SA7580SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
authority. 0/7C9B0FB7D5923D4986257C1A0069E2C0?
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the authority described in Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, (3) SA7753SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety. Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
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‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Adoption of the Amendment OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7753sw).
section, Congress charges the FAA with (4) SA8918SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, 0/5FAD7ABA3EAA464C86257C
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Programs, 7121 Southwest Boulevard, CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, National Archives and Records
Wichita, KS 67215. Provide the brushes and send your request to your principal inspector Administration (NARA). For information on
the information specified in paragraphs or local Flight Standards District Office, as the availability of this material at NARA, call
(m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD within 30 appropriate. If sending information directly 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
days after the replacement if the replacement to the manager of the ACO, send it to the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
was done on or after the effective date of this attention of the person identified in locations.html.
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date paragraph (r) of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
of this AD if the replacement was done before (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
10, 2015.
the effective date of this AD. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(1) The model and serial number of the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Michael Kaszycki,
airplane. of the local flight standards district office/ Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(2) The part number of the motor. certificate holding district office. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(3) The part number of the brushes, if [FR Doc. 2015–20692 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am]
known. (r) Related Information
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(4) The elapsed time, in motor hours, since For more information about this AD,
the last brush/motor replacement, if known. contact Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace
(5) If motor hours are unknown, report the Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics
elapsed airplane flight hours since the last Branch, ACE–119W, FAA, Wichita ACO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
brush/motor replacement, and indicate that 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
motor hours are unknown. Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316–946– Federal Aviation Administration
(6) The number of motor hours currently 4110; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
displayed on the pallet hour meter, if Craig.Henrichsen@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
installed.
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate
(n) Parts Installation Limitation Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD; Amendment
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
As of the effective date of this AD, no approved the incorporation by reference 39–18240; AD 2015–17–07]
person may install an A/C compressor motor (IBR) of the service information listed in this
having P/N FWA1134104–1 or P/N RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
FWA1134104–5, unless the inspection part 51.
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(2) You must use this service information
before installation, and the replacements as applicable to do the actions required by
Airplanes
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD are this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
subsequently done in accordance with the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(i) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time Administration (FAA), Department of
applicable service information identified in Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD at Limitations, Revision 6, dated June 23, 2014,
Transportation (DOT).
the times specified in paragraph (i) of this of the Cessna Model 500/501 Maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
AD. Manual.
(o) Special Flight Permit Limitation (ii) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Special flight permits may be issued in Limitations, Revision 10, dated June 23, Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R,
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 2014, of the Cessna Model 550/551
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R airplanes; all
Maintenance Manual. Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
21.197 and 21.199) with the following (iii) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time
limitation: Operation of the A/C system is airplanes; and certain Airbus Model
Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
prohibited. A300 F4–605R airplanes. This AD was
Limitations, Revision 12, dated June 23,
2014, of the Cessna Model 550 Bravo prompted by the manufacturer’s review
(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement Maintenance Manual. of all repairs accomplished using the
(iv) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time structural repair manual. This review
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness was done using revised fatigue and
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Limitations, Revision 9, dated June 23, 2014, damage tolerance calculations. This AD
a penalty for failure to comply with a of the Cessna Model S550 Maintenance requires an inspection of the
collection of information subject to the Manual. surrounding panels of the left and right
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction (v) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time forward passenger doors, and corrective
Act unless that collection of information Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
actions if necessary. We are issuing this
displays a current valid OMB Control Limitations, Revision 22, dated June 23,
2014, of the Cessna Model 560 Maintenance AD to detect and correct previous
Number. The OMB Control Number for this incomplete or inadequate repairs to the
information collection is 2120–0056. Public Manual.
reporting for this collection of information is (vi) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time surrounding panels of the left and right
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness forward passenger doors and the fail-
response, including the time for reviewing Limitations, Revision 32, dated June 23, safe ring, which could negatively affect
instructions, completing and reviewing the 2014, of the Cessna Model 650 Maintenance the structural integrity of the airplane.
collection of information. All responses to Manual.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
this collection of information are mandatory. (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box September 29, 2015.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
7706, Wichita, KS 67277; phone: 316–517– The Director of the Federal Register
burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 6215; fax: 316–517–5802; email: approved the incorporation by reference
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC citationpubs@cessna.textron.com; Internet of a certain publication listed in this AD
20591, Attn: Information Collection https://www.cessnasupport.com/ as of September 29, 2015.
Clearance Officer, AES–200. newlogin.html. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
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(4) You may view this service information
(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance docket on the Internet at http://
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(AMOCs) Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov/
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft information on the availability of this #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242 or in
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. person at the Docket Management
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (5) You may view this service information Facility, U.S. Department of
requested using the procedures found in 14 that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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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 September 29, 2015. | |
| Contact | Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 51443 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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