80 FR 58349 - Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-24257 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 188 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 58349-58351] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24257] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2466; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-018-AD; Amendment 39-18273; AD 2015-19-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to restore the safe fatigue life of the bulkhead structure. 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 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- 2466; 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 PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A, Airworthiness Office, Viale Generale Disegna, 1 - 17038 Villanova d'Albenga, Savona, Italy; telephone: +39 010 6481800; fax: +39 010 6481374; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. You may view this referenced service information at [[Page 58350]] 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-2015-2466. 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: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to add an AD that would apply to certain Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2015 (80 FR 38406). 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: In 1997, Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A (PAI) developed a modification of the forward pressurized bulkhead, published through PAI Service Bulletin (SB) 80-0081, aiming to restore the safe fatigue life of the bulkhead structure. Consequently, ENAC Italy (formerly RAI) issued Prescrizione di Aeronavigabilita (PA) 97-148 to require compliance with this SB. After RAI PA 97-148 was issued, PAI issued SB 80-0081 Revision 2 to provide improved instructions for specific serial numbers. Prompted by this development, EASA issued AD 2010-0146 superseding PA 97-148 and requiring accomplishment of instruction of PAI issued SB 80-0081 Revision 2. After that AD was issued, PAI issued SB 80-0081 Revision 3 to make the instructions for inspection (and, depending on findings, rework/reinforcement) applicable to all aeroplanes. For the reasons described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2010-0146, which is superseded, requires inspection and, depending on findings, reinforcement of the pressurized bulkhead structure on extended population of aeroplanes. This AD also specifies that certain aeroplanes modified in accordance with SB 80-0081 up to Revision 2 need to be inspected and, depending on findings, reinforced as required by this AD. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2466-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 38406, July 6, 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 38406, July 6, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 38406, July 6, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80- 0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspection and, depending on findings, rework/ reinforcement of the bulkhead. 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 28 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will 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 this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,380, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 88 work-hours and require parts costing $30,000, for a cost of $37,480 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 2466; 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. [[Page 58351]] 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: 2015-19-11 PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A: Amendment 39-18273; Docket No. FAA-2015-2466; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-018-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 3, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A P-180 Model P- 180 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 1004 through 1033, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to restore the safe fatigue life of the bulkhead structure. We are issuing this AD to correct the safe fatigue life of the airplane. (f) Actions and Compliance (1) Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(2) through (f)(4) of this AD at whichever of the following compliance times occurs later: (i) Within 1,500 hours time-in-service (TIS) after November 3, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), but not to exceed 6,000 hours total hours TIS on the airplane; or (ii) Within 200 hours TIS after November 3, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) or 6 months after November 3, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. (2) Inspect (visually or using a standard endoscope) the forward pressurized bulkhead to verify presence of bulkhead reinforcement following Part A1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. (i) If the inspection results indicate that the reinforcements are properly installed, ascertain (visually or by means of standard endoscope equipment) that there are no cracks or defects. If cracks or defects are identified, before further flight, contact Piaggio Aero Industries at the address specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme, approved specifically for this AD, and incorporate that repair. (ii) If the inspection results indicate that the reinforcements are not installed, reinforce the forward pressurized bulkhead following Part A2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. (3) Modify the forward pressurized bulkhead following Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. (4) This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(3) of this AD if done before November 3, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) following the instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Original Issue, dated: April 28, 1997; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 1, dated: May 11, 2010; or PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 2, dated: July 19, 2010. (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: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015-0071, dated April 30, 2015; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Original Issue, dated: April 28, 1997; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 1, dated: May 11, 2010; and PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 2, dated: July 19, 2010, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015- 2466-0002. (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) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80-0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For PIAGGIO AEROSPACE service information identified in this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A, Airworthiness Office, Viale Generale Disegna, 1--17038 Villanova d'Albenga, Savona, Italy; telephone: +39 010 6481800; fax: +39 010 6481374; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. (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-2015-2466. (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 17, 2015. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-24257 Filed 9-28-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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request is not necessary to comply with the of the local flight standards district office/ Issued in Renton, Washington, on
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. certificate holding district office. September 11, 2015.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Michael Kaszycki,
(d) Subject
level of safety may be used for any repair Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Air Transport Association (ATA) of required by this AD if it is approved by the
America Code 53, Fuselage. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
[FR Doc. 2015–24146 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am]
(e) Unsafe Condition Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This AD was prompted by reports that six
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
fasteners may not have been installed in the
left and right stringer 37 (S–37) between body method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
stations (BS) 428 and 431 lap splices on
certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) Federal Aviation Administration
detect and correct missing fasteners, which
could result in cracks in the fuselage skin of this AD: For service information that
that could adversely affect the structural contains steps that are labeled as Required 14 CFR Part 39
integrity of the airplane. for Compliance (RC), the provisions of [Docket No. FAA–2015–2466; Directorate
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD Identifier 2015–CE–018–AD; Amendment
(f) Compliance apply. 39–18273; AD 2015–19–11]
Comply with this AD within the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
compliance times specified, unless already substeps under an RC step and any figures RIN 2120–AA64
done. identified in an RC step, must be done to
(g) Inspections, Related Investigative comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero
Actions, and Corrective Actions for any deviations to RC steps, including Industries S.p.A. Airplanes
substeps and identified figures.
Except as provided by paragraph (h)(2) of AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
this AD, at the applicable time specified in Administration (FAA), Department of
deviated from using accepted methods in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Transportation (DOT).
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251, dated accordance with the operator’s maintenance
August 7, 2013: Do an external general visual or inspection program without obtaining ACTION: Final rule.
inspection of the S–37 lap splice for missing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
fasteners, and do all applicable related including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
investigative and corrective actions, in still be done as specified, and the airplane airworthiness directive (AD) for Piaggio
accordance with the Accomplishment can be put back in an airworthy condition. Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P–180
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (j) Related Information airplanes. This AD results from
767–53A0251, dated August 7, 2013, except mandatory continuing airworthiness
as provided by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. For more information about this AD,
information (MCAI) issued by an
Do all applicable related investigative and contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
aviation authority of another country to
corrective actions before further flight.
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA identify and correct an unsafe condition
(h) Exceptions to Service Information 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425– on an aviation product. The MCAI
Specifications 917–6590; email: Wayne.Lockett@faa.gov. describes the unsafe condition as the
(1) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin need to restore the safe fatigue life of the
767–53A0251, dated August 7, 2013, (k) Material Incorporated by Reference bulkhead structure. We are issuing this
specifies to contact Boeing for repair (1) The Director of the Federal Register AD to require actions to address the
instructions, and specifies that action as approved the incorporation by reference unsafe condition on these products.
‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD (IBR) of the service information listed in this
requires repair before further flight using a DATES: This AD is effective November 3,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
method approved in accordance with the part 51. 2015.
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of (2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register
this AD. as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
(2) Where Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of certain publication listed in the AD
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– as of November 3, 2015.
dated August 7, 2013, specifies a compliance 53A0251, dated August 7, 2013.
time ‘‘after the original issue date of this ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
(ii) Reserved. docket on the Internet at http://
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (3) For Boeing service information
compliance within the specified compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
time after the effective date of this AD.
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2466; or in person at Document
(AMOCs) 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone Management Facility, U.S. Department
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– of Transportation, Docket Operations,
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 5680; Internet https:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if www.myboeingfleet.com. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
requested using the procedures found in 14 (4) You may view this service information Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 For service information identified in
send your request to your principal inspector Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO
or local Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this INDUSTRIES S.p.A, Airworthiness
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appropriate. If sending information directly material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Office, Viale Generale Disegna,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (5) You may view this service information
1 - 17038 Villanova d’Albenga, Savona,
attention of the person identified in that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Italy; telephone: +39 010 6481800; fax:
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Administration (NARA). For information on +39 010 6481374; email:
Requests@faa.gov. the availability of this material at NARA, call technicalsupport@piaggioaerospace.it;
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/
notify your appropriate principal inspector, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- customer-support#care. You may view
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager locations.html. this referenced service information at
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Adoption of the Amendment identified, before further flight, contact (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
Piaggio Aero Industries at the address (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Accordingly, under the authority specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD for an
delegated to me by the Administrator, approved the incorporation by reference
FAA-approved repair scheme, approved (IBR) of the service information listed in this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as specifically for this AD, and incorporate that paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
follows: repair. part 51.
(ii) If the inspection results indicate that (2) You must use this service information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the reinforcements are not installed, reinforce as applicable to do the actions required by
DIRECTIVES the forward pressurized bulkhead following this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Part A2 of the Accomplishment Instructions (i) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–0081, Revision No. 3,
continues to read as follows: Service Bulletin 80–0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. dated: January 20, 2015. (ii) Reserved.
(3) Modify the forward pressurized (3) For PIAGGIO AEROSPACE service
§ 39.13 [Amended] bulkhead following Part C of the information identified in this AD, contact
Accomplishment Instructions of PIAGGIO PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airworthiness Office, Viale Generale
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin
the following new AD: Disegna, 1—17038 Villanova d’Albenga,
80–0081, Revision No. 3, dated: January 20,
2015–19–11 PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES 2015. Savona, Italy; telephone: +39 010 6481800;
S.p.A: Amendment 39–18273; Docket (4) This AD allows credit for the actions fax: +39 010 6481374; email:
No. FAA–2015–2466; Directorate required in paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(3) of technicalsupport@piaggioaerospace.it;
Identifier 2015–CE–018–AD. this AD if done before November 3, 2015 (the Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/
effective date of this AD) following the customer-support#care.
(a) Effective Date (4) You may view this service information
instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–0081, Original
effective November 3, 2015. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
Issue, dated: April 28, 1997; PIAGGIO AERO
information on the availability of this
(b) Affected ADs INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
None. 0081, Revision No. 1, dated: May 11, 2010; addition, you can access this service
or PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. information on the Internet at http://
(c) Applicability Service Bulletin 80–0081, Revision No. 2, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO dated: July 19, 2010. locating Docket No. FAA–2015–2466.
INDUSTRIES S.p.A P–180 Model P–180 (5) You may view this service information
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 1004 through that is incorporated by reference at the
1033, certificated in any category. The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records
AD: Administration (NARA). For information on
(d) Subject (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
Air Transport Association of America (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(e) Reason for this AD, if requested using the procedures locations.html.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
This AD was prompted by mandatory ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, September 17, 2015.
originated by an aviation authority of another Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Melvin Johnson,
country to identify and correct an unsafe telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI 4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before Aircraft Certification Service.
describes the unsafe condition as the need to using any approved AMOC on any airplane [FR Doc. 2015–24257 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am]
restore the safe fatigue life of the bulkhead to which the AMOC applies, notify your
structure. We are issuing this AD to correct BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
the safe fatigue life of the airplane.
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
(f) Actions and Compliance or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) Unless already done, do the actions in (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
paragraphs (f)(2) through (f)(4) of this AD at in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Federal Aviation Administration
whichever of the following compliance times a manufacturer or other source, use these
occurs later: actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
14 CFR Part 39
(i) Within 1,500 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after November 3, 2015 (the effective date of are approved by the State of Design Authority [Docket No. FAA–2012–0503; Directorate
this AD), but not to exceed 6,000 hours total (or their delegated agent). You are required Identifier 2011–SW–032–AD Amendment
hours TIS on the airplane; or to assure the product is airworthy before it 39–18276; AD 2015–19–14]
(ii) Within 200 hours TIS after November is returned to service.
RIN 2120–AA64
3, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) or 6 (h) Related Information
months after November 3, 2015 (the effective
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(2) Inspect (visually or using a standard Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0071, dated Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
endoscope) the forward pressurized bulkhead April 30, 2015; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland
to verify presence of bulkhead reinforcement S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–0081, Original GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
following Part A1 of the Accomplishment Issue, dated: April 28, 1997; PIAGGIO AERO Helicopters
Instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–
S.p.A. Service Bulletin 80–0081, Revision 0081, Revision No. 1, dated: May 11, 2010; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
No. 3, dated: January 20, 2015. and PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(i) If the inspection results indicate that the Service Bulletin 80–0081, Revision No. 2, ACTION: Final rule.
reinforcements are properly installed, dated: July 19, 2010, for related information.
ascertain (visually or by means of standard The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
endoscope equipment) that there are no the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 3, 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 58349 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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