80 FR 51495 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC 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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| FR Document | 2015-20977 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 164 (Tuesday, August 25, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 51495-51498] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20977] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3607; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-010-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226- TC, SA227-AT, SA227-TT, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by information that the airplane flight manual (AFM) does not provide adequate guidance in the handling of engine failures, which may lead to reliance on the negative torque system (NTS) for reducing drag. This condition could lead the pilot to not fully feather the propeller with consequent loss of control. This proposed AD would require inserting updates into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and/or the pilot operating handbook (POH) that will clearly establish that the NTS is not designed to automatically feather the propeller but only to provide drag protection. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3607; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Heusser, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222-5038; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3607; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-010-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The FAA received a report of an accident where an M7 Aerospace LLC Model SA227-AC airplane experienced left engine power loss and consequent loss of control. Training manuals provide descriptions of the negative torque system (NTS), which provides partial anti-drag protection if a negative torque condition is sensed. This feature might cause pilots to assume the system automatically provides full anti-drag protection in the event of an engine failure or power loss. The pilot must also take prompt action to fully feather the propeller on the failed engine to reduce drag. A pilot's sole reliance on the NTS for reducing drag in the event of engine power loss may result in the pilot's failure to initiate the Engine Failure Inflight checklist and feather the propellers in time. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control of the aircraft due to excessive asymmetric drag. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following M7 Aerospace LLC AFM revisions: AFM revision dated May 14, 2015, section III, SA26-AT Dash One; AFM revision dated May 14, 2015, section III, SA26-AT Dash Two; AFM revision B-33, sections i and III, SA226-AT, dated November 14, 2014; AFM revision A-29, sections i and III, SA226-T, dated November 14, 2014; AFM revision B-29, sections i and 3, SA226-T(B), dated November 14, 2014; AFM revision A-43, sections i and III, SA226-TC, dated November 14, 2014; [[Page 51496]] AFM (4AC) revision B-11, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (4MC) revision A-12, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (6AC) revision A-16, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (7AC) revision B-19, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (7MC) revision A-13, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (8AC) revision A-15, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AC, dated November 14, 2014; Pilot operating handbook (POH)/AFM (4AT) revision A-12, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AT, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM (6AT) revision 13, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AT, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM (6AT), section 7, revision 7, SA227-AT, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM (7AT) revision B-12, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AT, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM (8AT) revision 13, sections 0 and 3, SA227-AT, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (6BC) revision 21, sections 0 and 3, SA227-BC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (6CC) revision 17, sections 0 and 3, SA227-CC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (6DC) revision 34, sections 0 and 3, SA227-DC, dated November 14, 2014; AFM (8DC) revision 8, sections 0 and 3, SA227-DC, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM revision 15, sections 0 and 3, SA227-TT Fairchild 300, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM revision 13, sections 0 and 3, SA227-TT Fairchild 312, dated November 14, 2014; POH/AFM revision 29, sections 0 and 3, SA227-TT, dated November 14, 2014. The M7 Aerospace LP service information describes procedures for inflight engine shutdown procedures. 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. In addition, minimum controllable airspeed for single engine landing is being investigated for possible future action. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require updates be inserted into the AFM that will clearly establish that the NTS is not designed to automatically feather the propeller but only to provide drag protection. The proposed requirements do not address anything on the above- referenced minimum controllable airspeed for single engine landing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 360 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insert revision into the .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable...... $42.50 $15,300. appropriate AFM describing action per hour = $42.50. to take when feathering propellers in the event of engine failure. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive. (AD): M7 Aerospace LP: Docket No. FAA-2015-3607; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-010-AD. [[Page 51497]] (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 9, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA227-TT, SA227-AC (C- 26A), SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 01, Operations Information. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by information that a pilot's sole reliance on the NTS for reducing drag in the event of engine power loss may result in the pilot's failure to initiate the Engine Failure Inflight checklist and feather the propellers in time. This could lead the pilot to not fully feather the propeller with consequent loss of control. We are issuing this AD to add information to the AFM and/or POH that reliance on the NTS to reduce drag during an engine failure could lead the pilot to not fully feather the propeller with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done. (g) Actions Incorporate the applicable M7 Aerospace LLC AFM revisions as listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: (1) For Model SA26-AT Dash One airplanes: Insert pages III-1 through III-6, revised May 14, 2015; and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; into the Merlin Model SA-26AT Dash One AFM. (2) For Model SA26-AT Dash Two airplanes: Insert pages III-1 through III-6, revised May 14, 2015; and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; into the Merlin Model SA-26AT Dash Two AFM. (3) For Model SA226-T airplanes: Insert pages III-2 though III- 26, revised November 14, 2014, into the Swearingen Merlin SA226-T AFM, Reissue A, dated June 28, 1976. (4) For Model SA226-AT airplanes: Insert pages III-2 through III-30, revised November 14, 2014, into the Merlin SA226-AT AFM, Reissue B, dated May 6, 1977. (5) For Model SA226-T(B) airplanes: Insert pages 3-2, Emergency Procedures, through page 3-20, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-21 through 3-24, Emergency Procedures, issued November 14, 2014; into the Merlin SA226-T(B) AFM, Reissue B, dated November 2, 1979. (6) For Model SA226-TC airplanes: Insert pages III-2 through page III-24, revised November 24, 2014; and pages III-25 through III-32, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; into the Metro SA226-TC AFM, Reissue A, dated December 1, 1976. (7) For Model SA227-AT airplanes: (i) Model 4AT: Insert pages 3-4 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; into the SA227-AT (4AT) pilot operating handbook (POH)/AFM, Reissue A, dated November 30, 1988; (ii) Model 6AT: Insert pages 3-4 through 3-36, FAA Approved, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014, into the SA227-AT (6AT) POH/AFM, dated May 13, 1987. (iii) Model 7AT: Insert pages 3-4 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-AT (7AT) POH/AFM, Reissue B, dated November 30, 1988. (iv) Model 8AT: Insert pages 3-4 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-AT (8AT) POH/AFM, dated May 13, 1987. (8) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild 300 airplanes: Insert page 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-TT Fairchild 300 POH/AFM, Reissue A, dated August 7, 1981. (9) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild 312 airplanes: Insert page 3-3, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; pages 3-5 through 3- 30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-32, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the Model SA227-TT Fairchild 300 (312) 12,500 LBS POH/AFM, dated October 4, 1981. (10) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild Merlin IIIC airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-24, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-25 through 3-32, issued December 9, 2014; into the SA227-TT Merlin IIIC POH/AFM, Reissue A, dated August 7, 1981. (11) For Model SA227-AC (4AC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue B, dated November 7, 1990. (12) For Model SA227-AC (4MC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved November 14, 2014, into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (13) For Model SA227-AC (7AC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue B, dated April 2, 1986. (14) For Model SA227-AC (7MC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (15) For Model SA227-AC (8AC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989 (16) For Model SA227-AC (6AC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-20, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; into the SA227-AC AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (17) For Model SA227-AC (6BC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved November 14, 2014, into the SA227-BC AFM, dated September 25, 1989. (18) For Model SA227-DC (6DC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-26, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-27 through 3-32, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-DC AFM, dated August 23, 1991. (19) For Model SA227-BC (C-26A) airplanes: Insert pages 3-4 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-BC AFM, dated September 25, 1989. (20) For Model SA227-CC (6CC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-24, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-25 through 3-30, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-CC AFM, dated December 11, 1992. (21) For Model SA227-DC (8DC) airplanes: Insert pages 3-3 through 3-26, Emergency Procedures, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-27 through 3-32, Emergency Procedures, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-DC AFM. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael Heusser, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222- 5038; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) [[Page 51498]] 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 19, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-20977 Filed 8-24-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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or inspection program without obtaining updates into the airplane flight manual Comments Invited
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, (AFM) and/or the pilot operating
including substeps and identified figures, can We invite you to send any written
handbook (POH) that will clearly relevant data, views, or arguments about
still be done as specified, and the airplane establish that the NTS is not designed
can be put back in an airworthy condition. this proposal. Send your comments to
to automatically feather the propeller an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(o) Related Information but only to provide drag protection. We section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
(1) For more information about this AD, are proposing this AD to correct the 2015–3607; Directorate Identifier 2015–
contact Eric Lin, Aerospace Engineer, unsafe condition on these products. CE–010–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
this proposed AD by October 9, 2015. comments on the overall regulatory,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–917–6412; fax: 425–917– ADDRESSES: You may send comments, economic, environmental, and energy
6590; email: Eric.Lin@faa.gov. using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(2) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following consider all comments received by the
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial methods: closing date and may amend this
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD because of those
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, comments.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– We will post all comments we
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You www.regulations.gov, including any
may view this referenced service information • Mail: U.S. Department of
personal information you provide. We
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For will also post a report summarizing each
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
information on the availability of this substantive verbal contact we receive
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. about this proposed AD.
Washington, DC 20590.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Discussion
17, 2015. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 The FAA received a report of an
Kevin Hull, p.m., Monday through Friday, except accident where an M7 Aerospace LLC
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Federal holidays. Model SA227–AC airplane experienced
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in left engine power loss and consequent
[FR Doc. 2015–20835 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] this proposed AD, contact M7 loss of control. Training manuals
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Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance provide descriptions of the negative
Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: torque system (NTS), which provides
(210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; partial anti-drag protection if a negative
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- torque condition is sensed. This feature
us.com; email: MetroTech@ might cause pilots to assume the system
Federal Aviation Administration M7Aerospace.com. You may view this automatically provides full anti-drag
referenced service information at the protection in the event of an engine
14 CFR Part 39 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 failure or power loss. The pilot must
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. also take prompt action to fully feather
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3607; Directorate For information on the availability of
Identifier 2015–CE–010–AD] the propeller on the failed engine to
this material at the FAA, call 816–329– reduce drag. A pilot’s sole reliance on
RIN 2120–AA64 4148. the NTS for reducing drag in the event
Examining the AD Docket of engine power loss may result in the
Airworthiness Directives; M7 pilot’s failure to initiate the Engine
Aerospace LLC Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on Failure Inflight checklist and feather the
the Internet at http:// propellers in time.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
Administration (FAA), DOT. This condition, if not corrected, could
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– result in loss of control of the aircraft
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 3607; or in person at the Docket due to excessive asymmetric drag.
(NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Related Service Information Under 1
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new CFR Part 51
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7
contains this proposed AD, the We reviewed the following M7
Aerospace LLC Models SA26–AT,
regulatory evaluation, any comments Aerospace LLC AFM revisions:
SA226–T, SA226–AT, SA226–T(B), • AFM revision dated May 14, 2015,
received, and other information. The
SA226–TC, SA227–AT, SA227–TT, section III, SA26–AT Dash One;
street address for the Docket Office
SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–BC (C– • AFM revision dated May 14, 2015,
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
26A), SA227–CC, and SA227–DC (C– section III, SA26–AT Dash Two;
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
26B) airplanes. This proposed AD was
available in the AD docket shortly after • AFM revision B–33, sections i and
prompted by information that the
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receipt. III, SA226–AT, dated November 14,
airplane flight manual (AFM) does not 2014;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
provide adequate guidance in the • AFM revision A–29, sections i and
handling of engine failures, which may Michael Heusser, Aerospace Engineer, III, SA226–T, dated November 14, 2014;
lead to reliance on the negative torque FAA, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification • AFM revision B–29, sections i and
system (NTS) for reducing drag. This Office, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort 3, SA226–T(B), dated November 14,
condition could lead the pilot to not Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 2014;
fully feather the propeller with 222–5038; fax: (817) 222–5960; email: • AFM revision A–43, sections i and
consequent loss of control. This Michael.A.Heusser@faa.gov. III, SA226–TC, dated November 14,
proposed AD would require inserting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2014;
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• AFM (4AC) revision B–11, sections • POH/AFM (8AT) revision 13, identified in the ADDRESSES section of
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November sections 0 and 3, SA227–AT, dated this NPRM.
14, 2014; November 14, 2014;
FAA’s Determination
• AFM (4MC) revision A–12, sections • AFM (6BC) revision 21, sections 0
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November and 3, SA227–BC, dated November 14, We are proposing this AD because we
14, 2014; 2014; evaluated all the relevant information
• AFM (6AC) revision A–16, sections • AFM (6CC) revision 17, sections 0 and determined the unsafe condition
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November and 3, SA227–CC, dated November 14, described previously is likely to exist or
14, 2014; 2014; develop in other products of the same
• AFM (7AC) revision B–19, sections • AFM (6DC) revision 34, sections 0 type design.
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November and 3, SA227–DC, dated November 14, In addition, minimum controllable
14, 2014; 2014; airspeed for single engine landing is
• AFM (7MC) revision A–13, sections being investigated for possible future
• AFM (8DC) revision 8, sections 0
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November action.
and 3, SA227–DC, dated November 14,
14, 2014; 2014; Proposed AD Requirements
• AFM (8AC) revision A–15, sections • POH/AFM revision 15, sections 0 This proposed AD would require
0 and 3, SA227–AC, dated November and 3, SA227–TT Fairchild 300, dated updates be inserted into the AFM that
14, 2014; November 14, 2014; will clearly establish that the NTS is not
• Pilot operating handbook (POH)/ • POH/AFM revision 13, sections 0 designed to automatically feather the
AFM (4AT) revision A–12, sections 0 and 3, SA227–TT Fairchild 312, dated propeller but only to provide drag
and 3, SA227–AT, dated November 14, November 14, 2014; protection.
2014; • POH/AFM revision 29, sections 0 The proposed requirements do not
• POH/AFM (6AT) revision 13, and 3, SA227–TT, dated November 14, address anything on the above-
sections 0 and 3, SA227–AT, dated 2014. referenced minimum controllable
November 14, 2014; The M7 Aerospace LP service airspeed for single engine landing.
• POH/AFM (6AT), section 7, information describes procedures for
revision 7, SA227–AT, dated November inflight engine shutdown procedures. Costs of Compliance
14, 2014; This service information is reasonably We estimate that this proposed AD
• POH/AFM (7AT) revision B–12, available because the interested parties affects 360 airplanes of U.S. registry.
sections 0 and 3, SA227–AT, dated have access to it through their normal We estimate the following costs to
November 14, 2014; course of business or by the means comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Insert revision into the appropriate AFM describing .5 work-hour × $85 per Not applicable .................. $42.50 $15,300.
action to take when feathering propellers in the hour = $42.50.
event of engine failure.
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this proposed AD Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue would not have federalism implications safety, Incorporation by reference,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under Executive Order 13132. This Safety.
proposed AD would not have a
section 106, describes the authority of The Proposed Amendment
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
the relationship between the national
Aviation Programs, describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
Government and the States, or on the
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
distribution of power and
authority. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
responsibilities among the various
39 as follows:
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify this proposed regulation: DIRECTIVES
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section, Congress charges the FAA with action’’ under Executive Order 12866, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
continues to read as follows:
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
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air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
the Administrator finds necessary for 1979), § 39.13 [Amended]
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
in Alaska, and
is within the scope of that authority the following new airworthiness
(4) Will not have a significant
because it addresses an unsafe condition economic impact, positive or negative, directive.
that is likely to exist or develop on on a substantial number of small entities (AD): M7 Aerospace LP: Docket No. FAA–
products identified in this rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory 2015–3607; Directorate Identifier 2015–
action. Flexibility Act. CE–010–AD.
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![51498 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Proposed Rules
804–7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- Regulations Group, Office of Airspace defense. R–7201’s location is ideal for
us.com; email: MetroTech@ Services, Federal Aviation access and availability and its relative
M7Aerospace.com. You may view this Administration, 800 Independence isolation facilitates a variety of attack
referenced service information at the FAA, Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; profiles.
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
telephone: (202) 267–8783. Due to Guam and the Commonwealth
on the availability of this material at the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of the Northern Mariana Islands’ (CNMI)
FAA, call 816–329–4148. Authority for This Rulemaking strategic location and DOD’s ongoing
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August reassessment of the Western Pacific
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
19, 2015. military alignment, there has been a
regarding aviation safety is found in
Earl Lawrence, dramatic increase in the importance of
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the the Mariana Islands Range Complex
Certification Service. authority of the FAA Administrator. (MIRC) as a training venue and its
[FR Doc. 2015–20977 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, capabilities to support required military
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P describes in more detail the scope of the training. Flight training profiles,
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is altitudes and speed are severely
promulgated under the authority restricted to ensure containment due to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION described in Subtitle VII, Part A, the small size of the current restricted
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that area. In order to fully exploit the
Federal Aviation Administration section, the FAA is charged with capabilities of modern weapons systems
prescribing regulations to assign the use and provide the required training
14 CFR Part 73 of the airspace necessary to ensure the scenarios that replicate conditions
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0739; Airspace safety of aircraft and the efficient use of encountered during deployments today,
Docket No. 14–AWP–11] airspace. This regulation is within the it is necessary to expand R–7201
scope of that authority as it would laterally. This action would enable the
RIN 2120–AA66 military to continue to achieve and
modify the restricted area airspace at
Farallon De Medinilla Island, Mariana maintain service readiness using the
Proposed Modification of Restricted
Islands, GU, to enhance aviation safety MIRC to support and conduct current,
Area R–7201; Farallon De Medinilla
and accommodate essential U.S. Navy emerging, and future training activities.
Island; Mariana Islands, GU
training requirements. The proposed R–7201 expansion would
AGENCY: Federal Aviation support naval gun fire training,
Background
Administration (FAA), DOT. readiness and the utilization of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
The Department of the Navy is advanced lasers with Nominal Ocular
(NPRM). seeking to expand R–7201 out from its Hazard Distance that exceed the current
current 3-nautical mile (NM) radius to a 3 NM constraints of the existing
SUMMARY: This action proposes to 12-NM radius. The proposed action is airspace. Additionally, the expansion
expand the lateral boundary of needed in order to support training would serve to support the U.S. Air
restricted area R–7201, Farallon De activities that involve the use of Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and
Medinilla Island, Mariana Islands, GU. advanced weapons systems which the Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike program. It
The expanded restricted airspace would current airspace does not sufficiently is anticipated that a 45 percent increase
be used to support strategic and attack and safely provide. The Navy and other in operations and training would occur
bombing, close air support bombing, services require fully capable training within the expanded airspace and will
naval gunfire, and strafing and special and testing range complexes (land, sea, accommodate an increased training
operations training. This action also and airspace) that provide realistic and tempo, newer aircraft and weapon
proposes to rename the restricted area controlled environments with sufficient systems that are commensurate with the
from R–7201 to R–7201A. surface Danger Zones (DZs) and Special ISR/Strike mission that the current
Use Airspace vital for safety and airspace cannot support.
DATES: Comments must be received on
mission success.
or before October 9, 2015. Farrallon de Medinilla (FDM) consists The Navy has leased FDM from CNMI
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this of the island land mass and the since 1971 and in 1983 negotiated a 50-
proposal to the U.S. Department of restricted airspace designated R–7201. year lease with an option to renew for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The land mass is approximately 1.7 another 50 years. No maneuver training
30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West miles long and 0.3 miles wide. It is permitted on FDM and the nearshore
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, contains a live-fire and inert bombing waters are leased to the U.S. for military
Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: range and supports live-fire and inert purposes, specifically for use as a live
(202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA engagements such as surface-to-ground fire naval gunfire and air warfare air
Docket No. FAA–2015–0739 and and air-to-ground gunnery, bombing and strike training range. As such, FDM and
Airspace Docket No. 14–AWP–11, at the missile exercises, fire support, and its nearshore area have always been an
beginning of your comments. You may precision weapons. Restricted Area R– off-limits area to all personnel both
also submit comments through the 7201 surrounds FDM and the civilian and military due to unexploded
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Internet at www.regulations.gov. surrounding waters within a 3-NM ordnance concerns. In addition to the
Comments on environmental and land radius from center extending from the proposed R–7201 expansion, the DZ
use aspects should be directed to: Naval surface to Flight Level (FL) 600. FDM around FDM would be expanded to 12
Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, and R–7201 are the Department of NM to align with the proposed
Attention: MIRC Airspace EA/OEA Defense’s (DOD) only United States restricted airspace. The DZ would
Project Manager, 258 Makalapa Drive, controlled range in the western Pacific restrict all private and commercial
Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860–3134. available to forward-deployed forces for vessels from entering the area only
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: live-fire and inert training. For this when hazardous activities are
Jason Stahl, Airspace Policy and reason, it plays a unique role in national scheduled.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 9, 2015. | |
| Contact | Michael Heusser, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222-5038; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 51495 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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