80_FR_58530 80 FR 58342 - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

80 FR 58342 - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)

Page Range58342-58344
FR Document2015-24464

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a malfunction of the universal joint. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2775; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-021-AD; 
Amendment 39-18277; AD 2015-19-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS 
AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as a malfunction of the universal joint. We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 3, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2775; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS 
AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; 
phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: 
aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: http://www.pilatus-
aircraft.com. You may 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-2015-2775.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to adding an AD that would apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model 
PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47E airplanes. The NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register on July 14, 2015 (80 FR 40949). The NPRM proposed to 
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an 
aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states:

    A case of malfunctioning was reported of a universal joint 
installed between the control tube assembly and the control column 
on a PC-12/47E aeroplane.
    Investigation determined that the malfunction was caused by an 
incorrectly manufactured universal joint. Universal joints from the 
same manufacturing batch were provided to operators between 01 March 
2014 and 28 February 2015, and are thus potentially affected.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to other cases of 
malfunctioning of a universal joint, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus Aircraft 
Ltd. issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 27-022 to provide instructions 
for replacement of the universal joints in the flight controls.

    For the reason described above, this AD requires removal from 
service of the potentially incorrectly manufactured universal joints. 
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2775-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 40949, July 14, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 40949, July 14, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already

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proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 40949, July 14, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin 
No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for replacement of the universal joint on the aileron 
control system. 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 the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 55 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,000 per 
product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $69,025 or $1,255 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2775; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2015-19-15 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-18277; Docket No. 
FAA-2015-2775; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-021-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 3, 
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, 
and PC-12/47E airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 244, 307, 409, 
646, 1447 through 1450, 1461, 1462, 1466 through 1514, 1516 through 
1520, and 1523, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a malfunction of 
the universal joint. We are issuing this AD to replace defective 
aileron control system universal joints.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, to include all subparagraphs.
    (1) For airplanes equipped with aileron control system universal 
joints part number (P/N) 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195, 
purchased between March 1, 2014, and February 28, 2015; or universal 
joints installed in service through an aileron control system 
inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314, purchased between March 1, 2014, 
and February 28, 2015, do one of the following actions as 
applicable:
    (i) For airplanes with less than 200 flight cycles since first 
flight of the airplane or less than 200 flight cycles since 
installation of an affected universal joint or inspection kit, 
whichever applies: Within 10 flight cycles after November 3, 2015 
(the effective date of this AD) or 3 months after November 3, 2015 
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, replace 
with a new universal joint P/N 527.10.12.195 purchased after March 
1, 2015, and marked with a placard ``RT iO'' following the 
Accomplishment Instructions in PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 
27-022, dated March 17, 2015.
    (ii) For airplanes with 200 flight cycles or more since first 
flight of the airplane or 200 flight cycles or more since 
installation of an affected universal joint or inspection kit, 
whichever applies: Within 12 months after November 3, 2015 (the 
effective date of this AD), replace with a new universal joint P/N 
527.10.12.195 purchased after March 1, 2015, and marked with a 
placard ``RT iO'' following the Accomplishment Instructions in 
PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015.
    (iii) For all airplanes where total flight cycles are not 
tracked: The conversion formula is one flight cycle equals one 
flight hour.
    (2) For all airplanes: After November 3, 2015 (the effective 
date of this AD), do not install the following parts on any airplane 
after the modification of the airplane as required in paragraphs 
(f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD or any airplane that does not 
have an affected part installed:
    (i) A universal joint P/N 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195 
(except for a P/N

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527.10.12.195 marked with a placard ``RT iO'').
    (ii) Inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314 purchased between March 1, 
2014, and February 28, 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
doug.rudolph@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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2015-0111, dated June 16, 2015, for related information. The MCAI 
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2775-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 27-022, dated March 17, 
2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service information identified in 
this AD, contact: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, 
CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 
(0)41 619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: 
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2775.
    (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 September 18, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-24464 Filed 9-28-15; 8:45 am]
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58342 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, (AMOCs) Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– The Manager, New York Aircraft Federal Aviation Administration 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Certification Office, FAA, may approve doug.rudolph@faa.gov. AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found 14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. [Docket No. FAA–2015–2775; Directorate AMOCs previously approved for AD 2008– Identifier 2015–CE–021–AD; Amendment Discussion 14–07, Amendment 39–15602 (73 FR 39574, 39–18277; AD 2015–19–15] We issued a notice of proposed July 10, 2008) (‘‘AD 2008–14–07’’) and AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 2011–26–04, Amendment 39–16894 (76 FR RIN 2120–AA64 part 39 to adding an AD that would 79051, December 21, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–26– apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. 04’’) are approved as AMOCs to the Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes Model PC–12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/ corresponding requirements in paragraph (e) 47E airplanes. The NPRM was of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation published in the Federal Register on (h) Related Information Administration (FAA), Department of July 14, 2015 (80 FR 40949). The NPRM Transportation (DOT). proposed to correct an unsafe condition (1) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule. for the specified products and was New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, based on mandatory continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness information (MCAI) Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart airworthiness directive (AD) for originated by an aviation authority of Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC– another country. The MCAI states: phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516–794–5531; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov. 12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/47E airplanes. This AD results from mandatory A case of malfunctioning was reported of (2) FAA Special Airworthiness Information a universal joint installed between the Bulletin NE–07–49R1 contains additional continuing airworthiness information control tube assembly and the control information on this subject. (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority column on a PC–12/47E aeroplane. of another country to identify and Investigation determined that the (i) Material Incorporated by Reference correct an unsafe condition on an malfunction was caused by an incorrectly (1) The Director of the Federal Register aviation product. The MCAI describes manufactured universal joint. Universal approved the incorporation by reference the unsafe condition as a malfunction of joints from the same manufacturing batch (IBR) of the service information listed in this the universal joint. We are issuing this were provided to operators between 01 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD to require actions to address the March 2014 and 28 February 2015, and are part 51. thus potentially affected. unsafe condition on these products. This condition, if not corrected, could lead (2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective November 3, to other cases of malfunctioning of a as applicable to do the actions required by 2015. universal joint, possibly resulting in reduced this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register control of the aeroplane. (i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service To address this potential unsafe condition, approved the incorporation by reference Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. issued Service Bulletin of a certain publication listed in the AD 2013. (SB) No. 27–022 to provide instructions for as of November 3, 2015. (ii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, replacement of the universal joints in the Supplement No. 1, dated August 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD flight controls. (iii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for For the reason described above, this Supplement No. 2, dated January 23, 2014. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD requires removal from service of the (3) For Lycoming Engines service 2775; or in person at Document potentially incorrectly manufactured information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Management Facility, U.S. Department universal joints. The MCAI can be found Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–258– of Transportation, Docket Operations, in the AD docket on the Internet at: 3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet: http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor, http://www.regulations.gov/ www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/ Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2775- TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 0002. (4) You may view this service information For service information identified in Comments at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, We gave the public the opportunity to LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH– MA. For information on the availability of participate in developing this AD. We 6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. received no comments on the NPRM (80 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 (5) You may view this service information FR 40949, July 14, 2015) or on the 11; email: SupportPC12@pilatus- at the National Archives and Records determination of the cost to the public. aircraft.com; Internet: http:// Administration (NARA). For information on www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Conclusion the availability of this material at NARA, call view this referenced service information We reviewed the relevant data and 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, determined that air safety and the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri public interest require adopting the AD locations.html. 64106. For information on the as proposed except for minor editorial Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES availability of this material at the FAA, changes. We have determined that these September 11, 2015. call (816) 329–4148. It is also available minor changes: Thomas A. Boudreau, on the Internet at http:// • Are consistent with the intent that Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Docket No. FAA–2015–2775. 40949, July 14, 2015) for correcting the Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: unsafe condition; and [FR Doc. 2015–23617 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am] Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, • Do not add any additional burden BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 upon the public than was already VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29SER1.SGM 29SER1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 58343 proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 40949, the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability July 14, 2015). the national government and the States, This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT or on the distribution of power and LTD. Models PC–12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/ Related Service Information Under 1 47E airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers responsibilities among the various CFR Part 51 244, 307, 409, 646, 1447 through 1450, 1461, levels of government. We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT For the reasons discussed above, I 1462, 1466 through 1514, 1516 through 1520, LTD. PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin and 1523, certificated in any category. certify this AD: No: 27–022, dated March 17, 2015. The (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject service information describes action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association of America procedures for replacement of the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. universal joint on the aileron control the DOT Regulatory Policies and (e) Reason system. This service information is Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, reasonably available because the 1979), This AD results from mandatory interested parties have access to it (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another through their normal course of business in Alaska, and country to identify and correct an unsafe or by the means identified in the (4) Will not have a significant condition on an aviation product. The MCAI ADDRESSES section of the AD. economic impact, positive or negative, describes the unsafe condition as a on a substantial number of small entities malfunction of the universal joint. We are Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory issuing this AD to replace defective aileron We estimate that this AD will affect Flexibility Act. control system universal joints. 55 products of U.S. registry. We also (f) Actions and Compliance estimate that it would take about 3 Examining the AD Docket work-hours per product to comply with You may examine the AD docket on Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this the basic requirements of this AD. The the Internet at http:// AD, to include all subparagraphs. average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. www.regulations.gov by searching for (1) For airplanes equipped with aileron Required parts would cost about $1,000 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– control system universal joints part number per product. 2775; or in person at the Docket (P/N) 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195, Based on these figures, we estimate Management Facility between 9 a.m. purchased between March 1, 2014, and the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, February 28, 2015; or universal joints be $69,025 or $1,255 per product. except Federal holidays. The AD docket installed in service through an aileron According to the manufacturer, all of contains the NPRM, the regulatory control system inspection kit P/N the costs of this AD may be covered evaluation, any comments received, and 500.50.12.314, purchased between March 1, under warranty, thereby reducing the 2014, and February 28, 2015, do one of the other information. The street address for following actions as applicable: cost impact on affected individuals. We the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– (i) For airplanes with less than 200 flight do not control warranty coverage for 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. cycles since first flight of the airplane or less affected individuals. As a result, we Comments will be available in the AD than 200 flight cycles since installation of an have included all costs in our cost docket shortly after receipt. affected universal joint or inspection kit, estimate. whichever applies: Within 10 flight cycles List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 after November 3, 2015 (the effective date of Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD) or 3 months after November 3, 2015 Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, (the effective date of this AD), whichever specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. occurs first, replace with a new universal rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, joint P/N 527.10.12.195 purchased after section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment March 1, 2015, and marked with a placard ‘‘RT iO’’ following the Accomplishment the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority Instructions in PILATUS PC–12 Service Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, Bulletin No: 27–022, dated March 17, 2015. detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (ii) For airplanes with 200 flight cycles or authority. follows: more since first flight of the airplane or 200 We are issuing this rulemaking under flight cycles or more since installation of an the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS affected universal joint or inspection kit, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES whichever applies: Within 12 months after General requirements.’’ Under that November 3, 2015 (the effective date of this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD), replace with a new universal joint P/N section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: 527.10.12.195 purchased after March 1, 2015, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in and marked with a placard ‘‘RT iO’’ air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. following the Accomplishment Instructions for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] in PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 27– the Administrator finds necessary for 022, dated March 17, 2015. safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (iii) For all airplanes where total flight is within the scope of that authority the following new AD: cycles are not tracked: The conversion because it addresses an unsafe condition 2015–19–15 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: formula is one flight cycle equals one flight that is likely to exist or develop on Amendment 39–18277; Docket No. hour. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES products identified in this rulemaking FAA–2015–2775; Directorate Identifier (2) For all airplanes: After November 3, 2015–CE–021–AD. 2015 (the effective date of this AD), do not action. install the following parts on any airplane Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date after the modification of the airplane as This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes required in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of We determined that this AD will not effective November 3, 2015. this AD or any airplane that does not have have federalism implications under an affected part installed: Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs (i) A universal joint P/N 944.61.73.012 or not have a substantial direct effect on None. P/N 527.10.12.195 (except for a P/N VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29SER1.SGM 29SER1

58344 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 527.10.12.195 marked with a placard ‘‘RT (ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register iO’’). (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service approved the incorporation by reference (ii) Inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314 information identified in this AD, contact: of a certain publication listed in this AD purchased between March 1, 2014, and PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer February 28, 2015. as of November 3, 2015. Support Manager, CH–6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD (g) Other FAA AD Provisions docket on the Internet at http:// +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: The following provisions also apply to this SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: www.regulations.gov/ AD: http://www.pilatus-aircraft. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0494; or in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) You may view this service information person at the Docket Management (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Facility, U.S. Department of Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Transportation, Docket Operations, M– for this AD, if requested using the procedures information on the availability of this found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, addition, you can access this service W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, information on the Internet at http:// Washington, DC. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; www.regulations.gov by searching for and For service information identified in telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– locating Docket No. FAA–2015–2775. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc. Q- 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before (5) You may view this service information Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt using any approved AMOC on any airplane that is incorporated by reference at the to which the AMOC applies, notify your Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, National Archives and Records Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Administration (NARA). For information on FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@ the availability of this material at NARA, call or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.bombardier.com. You may view in this AD to obtain corrective actions from locations.html. this referenced service information at a manufacturer or other source, use these the FAA, Transport Airplane actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., actions are considered FAA-approved if they September 18, 2015. are approved by the State of Design Authority Renton, WA. For information on the (or their delegated agent). You are required Melvin Johnson, availability of this material at the FAA, to assure the product is airworthy before it Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, call 425–227–1221. It is also available is returned to service. Aircraft Certification Service. on the Internet at http:// (3) Reporting Requirements: For any [FR Doc. 2015–24464 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for reporting requirement in this AD, a federal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 0494. person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: failure to comply with a collection of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, information subject to the requirements of Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Mechanical Systems the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York collection of information displays a current Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 14 CFR Part 39 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for [Docket No. FAA–2015–0494; Directorate NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax Identifier 2014–NM–160–AD; Amendment 516–794–5531. this collection of information is estimated to 39–18275; AD 2015–19–13] be approximately 5 minutes per response, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: including the time for reviewing instructions, RIN 2120–AA64 completing and reviewing the collection of Discussion information. All responses to this collection Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, We issued a notice of proposed of information are mandatory. Comments Inc. Airplanes rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR concerning the accuracy of this burden and part 39 by adding an AD that would suggestions for reducing the burden should AGENCY: Federal Aviation be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Administration (FAA), Department of Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The NPRM Transportation (DOT). Information Collection Clearance Officer, published in the Federal Register on AES–200. ACTION: Final rule. March 24, 2015 (80 FR 15521). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (h) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety airworthiness directive (AD) for certain for Canada, has issued Canadian Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0111, dated Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 June 16, 2015, for related information. The Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–22, series airplanes. This AD was prompted MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the dated July 16, 2014 (referred to after this by reports of inadvertent deployment of Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/ as the Mandatory Continuing a single outboard spoiler during flight. #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2775-0002. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the This AD requires replacement of the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition (i) Material Incorporated by Reference power control units (PCUs) for the for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model (1) The Director of the Federal Register outboard spoilers with upgraded PCUs. DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES approved the incorporation by reference We are issuing this AD to prevent states: (IBR) of the service information listed in this leakage of the piston head seal and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR piston rod seals of the outboard spoiler Although [Canadian] AD CF–2009–26 part 51. PCUs, which could result in inadvertent [dated May 21, 2009 (http:// (2) You must use this service information spoiler deployment and reduced wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CAWIS- as applicable to do the actions required by SWIMN/attachment.asp?aiid=CF-2009- this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. controllability of the airplane. 26&revid=0&cntr=CF&file=CFCF-2009- (i) PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin No: DATES: This AD becomes effective 26.pdf&type=PDE), which corresponds to 27–022, dated March 17, 2015. November 3, 2015. FAA AD 2009–25–05, Amendment 39–16124 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29SER1.SGM 29SER1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 3, 2015.
ContactDoug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 58342 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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