80 FR 52946 - Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)
| Page Range | 52946-52948 | |
| FR Document | 2015-21444 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 2, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52946-52948] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21444] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3656; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-027-AD; Amendment 39-18259; AD 2015-18-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P.68R airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a discrepancy in the climb performance reported in the airplane flight manual and in the actual performance of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 22, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 22, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Vulcanair S.p.A., Via Giovanni Pascoli 80026 Casoria NA Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: +39 081 5918172; Internet: http://www.vulcanair.com/technical-support; email: continued.airworthiness@vulcanair.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-3656. 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- 3656; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for [[Page 52947]] the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No.: 2015-0145, dated July 21, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: During a recent flight test campaign to evaluate the performance and handling characteristics of a P.68R aeroplane in support of an STC application, differences were noticed between the climb performance reported in the applicable Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and the performance demonstrated during those tests. Prompted by these findings, further flight tests performed by Vulcanair confirmed that the All Engines Operative (AEO) rate of climb (ROC) performance, as published in the current revision of the applicable AFMs, is incorrect. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to over-estimation of AEO ROC, possibly resulting in impact with terrain or obstacle due to erroneous evaluation of aeroplane climb performance. To address this potential unsafe condition, Vulcanair S.p.A. revised the applicable AFMs, informing operators with Service Bulletin (SB) No. 244. For the reason described above, this AD requires revising applicable AFM. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3656. Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Vulcanair S.p.A. has issued Vulcanair Aircraft P.68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 244, dated April 24, 2015. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. The service information describes procedures for replacing the applicable airplane flight manual with its latest revision including the changes related to the airplane's rate of climb performance. Pages 5-1 through 5-34, in Section 5, Revision 27, dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707-30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013 and pages 1 through 42, in Supplement F, in Section 8, Revision 27, dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707-30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013, detailing changes related to the airplane's rate of climb performance, are the applicable airplane flight manual latest revision replacement pages required by Vulcanair Aircraft P.68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 244, dated April 24, 2015. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because differences have been found between the climb performance reported in the applicable aircraft flight manual (AFM) and the performance demonstrated during test flights. This condition, if not corrected, could result in over-estimation of the airplane's rate of climb, resulting in impact with obstructions or terrain. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3656; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-027-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 1 product of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $85, or $85 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 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 that 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 [[Page 52948]] 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 AD: 2015-18-01 Vulcanair S.p.A.: Amendment 39-18259; Docket No. FAA- 2015-3656; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-027-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 22, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P.68R airplanes, serial numbers 458/R and subsequent, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a discrepancy in the climb performance reported in the airplane flight manual (AFM) and/or pilots operating handbook (POH) in the actual performance of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to correct the AFM by inserting the proper climb performance data into the manual, which if not corrected could result in over-estimation of the airplane's rate of climb, resulting in impact with obstructions or terrain. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, insert pages 5-1 through 5-34, into Section 5, Revision 27, dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707-30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013; and pages 1 through 42, into Supplement F, in Section 8, Revision 27; dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707-30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013, following the instructions in Vulcanair Aircraft P.68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 244, dated April 24, 2015. (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: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. 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.: 2015-0145, dated July 21, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3656. (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) Vulcanair Aircraft P.68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 244, dated April 24, 2015. (ii) Pages 5-1 through 5-34, in Section 5, Revision 27, dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707- 30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013. (iii) Pages 1 through 42, in Supplement F, in Section 8, Revision 27; dated April 23, 2015; of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707-30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013. (3) For Vulcanair service information identified in this AD, contact Vulcanair S.p.A., Via Giovanni Pascoli 80026 Casoria NA Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: +39 081 5918172; Internet: http://www.vulcanair.com/technical-support; email: continued.airworthiness@vulcanair.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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3656. (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 August 21, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-21444 Filed 9-1-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in the service information must be approved (p) Material Incorporated by Reference continuing airworthiness information
in accordance with the procedures specified (1) The Director of the Federal Register (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority
in paragraph (n) of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference of another country to identify and
(2) Replace the CWB with a serviceable (IBR) of the service information listed in this correct an unsafe condition on an
CWB using a method approved in accordance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR aviation product. The MCAI describes
with the procedures specified in paragraph part 51.
(n) of this AD.
the unsafe condition as a discrepancy in
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
the climb performance reported in the
(k) Compliance Time for CWB Replacement airplane flight manual and in the actual
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Replace the CWB at the later of the times (i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company performance of the airplane. We are
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of Service Bulletin 382–57–90, dated November issuing this AD to require actions to
this AD. 5, 2010. address the unsafe condition on these
(1) Before the CWB accumulates 50,000 (ii) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company products.
total flight hours. Service Bulletin 382–57–94, dated December
(2) Within 30 days or 50 flight hours after 3, 2013. DATES: This AD is effective September
the effective date of this AD, whichever (iii) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 22, 2015.
occurs later. Company Service Bulletin 382–57–96, dated The Director of the Federal Register
December 16, 2013. approved the incorporation by reference
(l) Alternative Service Information for CWB (3) For service information identified in of certain publications listed in the AD
Replacement this AD, contact Lockheed Martin as of September 22, 2015.
For airplanes identified in Lockheed Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics We must receive comments on this
Service Bulletin 382–57–90, dated November Company, Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M,
AD by October 19, 2015.
5, 2010: Replacement of the CWB with a new Zone 0252, Column P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive,
CWB, in accordance with the Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770–494– ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed 5444; fax 770–494–5445; email ams.portal@ any of the following methods:
Service Bulletin 382–57–90, dated November lmco.com; Internet http:// • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
5, 2010, is acceptable for compliance with www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD. TechPubs.html. instructions for submitting comments.
(4) You may view this service information • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
(m) Terminating Action for AD 2011–09–04, at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
18, 2011) information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Replacement of the CWB as required by
(5) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
inspections required by AD 2011–09–04, that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590.
Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, National Archives and Records • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
2011), for that CWB. Administration (NARA). For information on Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
the availability of this material at NARA, call 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(AMOCs) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has locations.html.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, except Federal holidays.
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
21, 2015. For service information identified in
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Kevin Hull, this AD, contact Vulcanair S.p.A., Via
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Giovanni Pascoli 80026 Casoria NA
appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the [FR Doc. 2015–21465 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am]
+39 081 5918172; Internet: http://
attention of the person identified in www.vulcanair.com/technical-support;
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paragraph (o) of this AD. email: continued.airworthiness@
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, vulcanair.com. You may view this
notify your appropriate principal inspector, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION referenced service information at the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
of the local flight standards district office/ Federal Aviation Administration Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
certificate holding district office. For information on the availability of
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, an this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
AMOC that provides an acceptable level of
14 CFR Part 39
4148. It is also available on the Internet
safety may be used for any repair required by [Docket No. FAA–2015–3656; Directorate
this AD, if it is approved by a Delegated Identifier 2015–CE–027–AD; Amendment
at http://www.regulations.gov by
Engineering Representative (DER) for the 39–18259; AD 2015–18–01] searching for Docket No. FAA–2015–
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company who 3656.
has been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta RIN 2120–AA64
Examining the AD Docket
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair approval Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair You may examine the AD docket on
must meet the certification basis of the S.p.A. Airplanes the Internet at http://
airplane, and the approval must specifically AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
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refer to this AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(o) Related Information ACTION: Final rule; request for 3656; or in person at the Docket
comments. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
For more information about this AD,
contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, Atlanta ACO, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, airworthiness directive (AD) for contains this AD, the regulatory
GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404– Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P.68R airplanes. evaluation, any comments received, and
474–5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. This AD results from mandatory other information. The street address for
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Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1 through 5–34, into Section 5, Revision 27, email:
1979), dated April 23, 2015, of the Vulcanair continued.airworthiness@vulcanair.com.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, NOR10.707–30C, (4) You may view this service information
Revision 17, dated July 22, 2013; and pages at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
in Alaska, and
1 through 42, into Supplement F, in Section Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
(4) Will not have a significant information on the availability of this
8, Revision 27; dated April 23, 2015, of the
economic impact, positive or negative, Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
on a substantial number of small entities NOR10.707–30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, is also available on the Internet at http://
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2013, following the instructions in Vulcanair www.regulations.gov by searching for
Flexibility Act. Aircraft P.68 Variants Mandatory Service locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3656.
Bulletin No. 244, dated April 24, 2015. (5) You may view this service information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 that is incorporated by reference at the
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
Safety. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs locations.html.
Accordingly, under the authority for this AD, if requested using the procedures
delegated to me by the Administrator, found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on August
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 21, 2015.
follows: FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Earl Lawrence,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– Certification Service.
DIRECTIVES 4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before [FR Doc. 2015–21444 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am]
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
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■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 to which the AMOC applies, notify your
continues to read as follows: appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Federal Aviation Administration
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a manufacturer or other source, use these
the following new AD: actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 14 CFR Part 39
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
2015–18–01 Vulcanair S.p.A.: Amendment [Docket No. FAA–2014–0523; Directorate
are approved by the State of Design Authority
39–18259; Docket No. FAA–2015–3656; Identifier 2014–NM–050–AD; Amendment
(or their delegated agent). You are required
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–027–AD. 39–18246; AD 2015–17–13]
to assure the product is airworthy before it
(a) Effective Date is returned to service. RIN 2120–AA64
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (h) Related Information
effective September 22, 2015. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Company Airplanes
(b) Affected ADs Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0145, dated
None. July 21, 2015, for related information. You AGENCY: Federal Aviation
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at Administration (FAA), DOT.
(c) Applicability http://www.regulations.gov by searching for ACTION: Final rule.
This AD applies to Vulcanair S.p.A. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3656.
Models P.68R airplanes, serial numbers 458/ (i) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
R and subsequent, certificated in any airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
category. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
The Boeing Company Model 777–200
approved the incorporation by reference
(d) Subject (IBR) of the service information listed in this and –300 series airplanes equipped with
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Pratt and Whitney engines. This AD was
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 34: Navigation. part 51. prompted by reports of blocked drain
(2) You must use this service information lines at the engine forward strut that
(e) Reason as applicable to do the actions required by caused flammable fluid to accumulate
This AD was prompted by mandatory this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. in a flammable leakage zone. This AD
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (i) Vulcanair Aircraft P.68 Variants requires repetitive functional checks for
issued by the aviation authority of another Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 244, dated blockage of the forward strut drain line
country to identify and correct an unsafe April 24, 2015.
and doing corrective actions if
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI (ii) Pages 5–1 through 5–34, in Section 5,
Revision 27, dated April 23, 2015, of the necessary, and a one-time cleaning of
describes the unsafe condition as a
discrepancy in the climb performance Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/AFM, certain forward strut drain lines. This
reported in the airplane flight manual (AFM) NOR10.707–30C, Revision 17, dated July 22, AD also provides an optional
and/or pilots operating handbook (POH) in 2013. replacement of the drain lines and
the actual performance of the airplane. We (iii) Pages 1 through 42, in Supplement F, installation of insulation blankets, and a
are issuing this AD to correct the AFM by in Section 8, Revision 27; dated April 23, revision of the maintenance or
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
inserting the proper climb performance data 2015; of the Vulcanair Aircraft P.68R POH/ inspection program, as applicable, to
into the manual, which if not corrected could AFM, NOR10.707–30C, Revision 17, dated incorporate a certain airworthiness
result in over-estimation of the airplane’s rate July 22, 2013.
limitation, which would terminate the
of climb, resulting in impact with (3) For Vulcanair service information
identified in this AD, contact Vulcanair repetitive checks of the forward strut
obstructions or terrain.
S.p.A., Via Giovanni Pascoli 80026 Casoria drain line. We are issuing this AD to
(f) Actions and Compliance NA Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: detect and correct blockage of forward
Unless already done, within 30 days after +39 081 5918172; Internet: http:// strut drain lines, which could cause
the effective date of this AD, insert pages 5– www.vulcanair.com/technical-support; flammable fluids to collect in the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 22, 2015. | |
| Contact | Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 52946 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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