80 FR 63151 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)

Page Range		63151-63153
FR Document		2015-26230
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of the wing upper skin joints being manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the upper wing surface for sealant; inspecting the wing stringers for water intrusion; inspecting for deformation and corrosion if evidence of water intrusion exists; and taking corrective actions as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4213; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-022-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. This proposed 
AD was prompted by a report of the wing upper skin joints being 
manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay in 
sealed, bonded stringers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the 
upper wing surface for sealant; inspecting the wing stringers for water 
intrusion; inspecting for deformation and corrosion if evidence of 
water intrusion exists; and taking corrective actions as necessary. We 
are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, 
Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: none; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. You may review the 
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4213; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace 
Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia 
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 
474-5606; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4213; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-022-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We received a report of wing upper skin joints on Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes being manufactured without sealant, 
which allows water to enter and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. This 
condition, if not corrected, could result in water entering the 
stringers common to the upper wing skin. Left uncorrected, corrosion 
could develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of water at this location could 
cause deformation of the skin with follow-on disbonding between the 
stringer flanges and the inner surface of the wing skin. Consequently, 
the corrosion or disbonding could reduce the structural integrity of 
the wing.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated 
April 23, 2015. The service bulletin provides instructions for 
inspecting the upper wing surface for sealant and sealing or resealing 
(if necessary). This service bulletin also provides instructions for 
inspecting the wing stringers for water intrusion, and, if water 
intrusion was found as a result of the inspection, inspecting for 
corrosion or deformation. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 440 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                  Cost per        Cost on U.S.
             Action                      Labor cost            Parts cost          product         operators
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Inspection for sealant..........  2 work-hours x $85 per   Not Applicable....            $170            $74,800
                                   hour = $170.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any additional necessary 
inspections, rework of the stringers, and installation of sealant that 
would be required based on the results of the proposed initial 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that 
might need this rework of the stringers and installation of sealant:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Rework stringers and seal skin joints......  12 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 $200          $1,220
                                              $1,020.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-4213; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-CE-022-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 3, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP 
airplanes, serial numbers 4697001 through 4697528, certificated in 
any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 5700, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of wing upper skin joints being 
manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay 
in sealed, bonded stringers. We are issuing this AD to prevent water 
from entering the stringers common to the upper wing skin. Left 
uncorrected, corrosion could develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of 
water at this location could cause deformation of the skin with 
follow-on disbonding between the stringer flanges and the inner 
surface of the wing skin. Consequently, the corrosion or disbonding 
could reduce the structural integrity of the wing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspect the Upper Skin Joints for Adequate Sealant

    Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the 
effective date of this AD or 12 months after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the upper skin joints for 
adequate sealant following Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service 
Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. No further action per this 
AD is required if adequate sealant is already applied.

(h) Inspect for Evidence of Water Intrusion/Moisture

    If you find missing or inadequate sealant during the inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, inspect 
for evidence of water intrusion/moisture following Part II of Piper 
Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015.
    (1) If no evidence of water intrusion/moisture is found during 
the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further 
flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in 
paragraph (k) of this AD.
    (2) If evidence of water intrusion/moisture is found during the 
inspection required in

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paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, do the actions 
required in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD.

(i) Inspect for Corrosion

    If you find, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph 
(h) of this AD, evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before further 
flight, inspect for corrosion following Part II of Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015.
    (1) If no evidence of corrosion is found during the inspection 
required in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, rework 
the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this 
AD.
    (2) If evidence of corrosion is found during the inspection 
required in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, obtain 
and implement an FAA-approved corrective action, approved 
specifically for this AD. At the operator's discretion, assistance 
may be provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address 
identified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. After obtaining and 
implementing an FAA-approved corrective action, approved 
specifically for this AD, before further flight, rework the 
stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD.

(j) Inspect for Deformation

    If you find, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph 
(h) of this AD, evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before further 
flight, do a visual inspection for skin or stringer deformation.
    (1) If no evidence of deformation is found during the inspection 
required in paragraph (j) of this AD, before further flight, rework 
the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this 
AD.
    (2) If any visible deformation is found during the inspection 
required in paragraph (j) of this AD, before further flight, obtain 
and implement an FAA-approved corrective action, approved 
specifically for this AD. At the operator's discretion, assistance 
may be provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address 
identified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. After obtaining and 
implementing an FAA-approved corrective action, approved 
specifically for this AD, before further flight, rework the 
stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD.

(k) Rework Stringers and Seal Skin Joints

    If any inspection required by paragraphs (g) through (j) of this 
AD reveals discrepancies (no sealant/inadequate sealant, evidence of 
water intrusion/moisture, corrosion, or deformation), before further 
flight, after completing any necessary corrective actions, rework 
wing stringers and seal skin joints following Part II of Piper 
Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015.

(l) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    Actions done before the effective date of this AD following Part 
I and Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262, 
dated October 16, 2013; or Part I and Part II of Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262A, dated November 14, 2013, as 
applicable, are considered acceptable for compliance with the 
corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) 
(including subparagraphs) of this AD. Additional inspections beyond 
Service Bulletin No. 1262 are required to fully comply with 
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(m) Special Flight Permit

    (1) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single flight is allowed 
to a location to do the actions in paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single flight is allowed 
to a location to do the inspections, rework and installation of 
sealant required in paragraphs (h) through (k) of this AD. Prior to 
the flight to perform the inspections, rework, and installation of 
sealant, the following inspection must be performed: If the 
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals no sealant, 
inspect for evidence of wing damage (skin or stringer deformation, 
e.g. buckling). Any wing damage that is found must be repaired 
before further flight and before any special flight permit is 
authorized.

(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(o) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gregory 
``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia 
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: 
(404) 474-5606; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper 
Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, 
Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: none; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: www.piper.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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 7, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October this proposed AD, contact Piper Discussion
5, 2015. Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 We received a report of wing upper
Jeffrey E. Duven, Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; skin joints on Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none; PA–46–500TP airplanes being
Aircraft Certification Service. email: customer.service@piper.com; manufactured without sealant, which
[FR Doc. 2015–26217 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am] Internet: www.piper.com. You may allows water to enter and stay in sealed,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P review the referenced service bonded stringers. This condition, if not
information at the FAA, Small Airplane corrected, could result in water entering
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, the stringers common to the upper wing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Missouri 64106. For information on the skin. Left uncorrected, corrosion could
availability of this material at the FAA, develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of
Federal Aviation Administration call (816) 329–4148. water at this location could cause
Examining the AD Docket deformation of the skin with follow-on
14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the AD docket on disbonding between the stringer flanges
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4213; Directorate and the inner surface of the wing skin.
Identifier 2015–CE–022–AD]
the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for Consequently, the corrosion or
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– disbonding could reduce the structural
4213; or in person at the Docket integrity of the wing.
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Management Facility between 9 a.m. Related Service Information Under 1
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CFR Part 51
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
regulatory evaluation, any comments Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April
(NPRM). received, and other information. The 23, 2015. The service bulletin provides
street address for the Docket Office instructions for inspecting the upper
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the wing surface for sealant and sealing or
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ADDRESSES section. Comments will be resealing (if necessary). This service
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–46–500TP available in the AD docket shortly after bulletin also provides instructions for
airplanes. This proposed AD was receipt. inspecting the wing stringers for water
prompted by a report of the wing upper FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: intrusion, and, if water intrusion was
skin joints being manufactured without Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace found as a result of the inspection,
sealant, which allows water to enter and Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft inspecting for corrosion or deformation.
stay in sealed, bonded stringers. This Certification Office, 1701 Columbia This service information is reasonably
proposed AD would require inspecting Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; available because the interested parties
the upper wing surface for sealant; phone: (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474– have access to it through their normal
inspecting the wing stringers for water 5606; email: gregory.noles@faa.gov. course of business or by the means
intrusion; inspecting for deformation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: identified in the ADDRESSES section of
and corrosion if evidence of water this NPRM.
intrusion exists; and taking corrective Comments Invited
FAA’s Determination
actions as necessary. We are proposing We invite you to send any written
this AD to correct the unsafe condition relevant data, views, or arguments about We are proposing this AD because we
on these products. this proposal. Send your comments to evaluated all the relevant information
DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES and determined the unsafe condition
this proposed AD by December 3, 2015. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– described previously is likely to exist or
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2015–4213; Directorate Identifier 2015– develop in other products of the same
using the procedures found in 14 CFR CE–022–AD’’ at the beginning of your type design.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory, Proposed AD Requirements
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy This proposed AD would require
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will accomplishing the actions specified in
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the the service information described
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this previously.
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. Costs of Compliance
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
We estimate that this proposed AD
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any affects 440 airplanes of U.S. registry.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We We estimate the following costs to
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each comply with this proposed AD:

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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Inspection for sealant .............................. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...... Not Applicable ........ $170 $74,800

We estimate the following costs to do of sealant that would be required based determining the number of airplanes
any additional necessary inspections, on the results of the proposed initial that might need this rework of the
rework of the stringers, and installation inspection. We have no way of stringers and installation of sealant:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Rework stringers and seal skin joints .......................... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ...................... $200 $1,220

According to the manufacturer, some (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject
of the costs of this proposed AD may be the DOT Regulatory Policies and Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
covered under warranty, thereby Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
reducing the cost impact on affected 1979), Code 5700, Wings.
individuals. We do not control warranty (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
coverage for affected individuals. As a in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a report of wing
result, we have included all costs in our (4) Will not have a significant upper skin joints being manufactured
cost estimate. economic impact, positive or negative, without sealant, which allows water to enter
on a substantial number of small entities and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. We are
Authority for This Rulemaking issuing this AD to prevent water from
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Title 49 of the United States Code entering the stringers common to the upper
Flexibility Act. wing skin. Left uncorrected, corrosion could
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of water at
this location could cause deformation of the
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation skin with follow-on disbonding between the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, stringer flanges and the inner surface of the
Aviation Programs, describes in more Safety. wing skin. Consequently, the corrosion or
detail the scope of the Agency’s disbonding could reduce the structural
authority. The Proposed Amendment integrity of the wing.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
the authority described in Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Comply with this AD within the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compliance times specified, unless already
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 39 as follows: done.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (g) Inspect the Upper Skin Joints for
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Adequate Sealant
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES
for practices, methods, and procedures Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
the Administrator finds necessary for (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or 12
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
safety in air commerce. This regulation months after the effective date of this AD,
continues to read as follows: whichever occurs first, inspect the upper
is within the scope of that authority skin joints for adequate sealant following Part
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
that is likely to exist or develop on § 39.13 [Amended] 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. No further
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding action per this AD is required if adequate
action. the following new airworthiness
sealant is already applied.
Regulatory Findings directive (AD): (h) Inspect for Evidence of Water Intrusion/
Moisture
We determined that this proposed AD Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
4213; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE– If you find missing or inadequate sealant
would not have federalism implications during the inspection required by paragraph
under Executive Order 13132. This 022–AD.
(g) of this AD, before further flight, inspect
proposed AD would not have a (a) Comments Due Date for evidence of water intrusion/moisture
substantial direct effect on the States, on following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

We must receive comments by December 3,
the relationship between the national 2015. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23,
Government and the States, or on the 2015.
(b) Affected ADs (1) If no evidence of water intrusion/
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various None. moisture is found during the inspection
required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before
levels of government. (c) Applicability further flight, rework the stringers and apply
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this
certify this proposed regulation: Model PA–46–500TP airplanes, serial AD.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory numbers 4697001 through 4697528, (2) If evidence of water intrusion/moisture
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, certificated in any category. is found during the inspection required in

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3, 2015.
Contact		Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 63151
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 63151 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

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