80 FR 66413 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 209 (October 29, 2015)

Page Range		66413-66415
FR Document		2015-27438
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD revises AD 2015-06- 02 R1, which required inspection to detect and correct the omission of steel washers at each isolator mount location. This AD retains the actions of AD 2014-06-02 R1 but corrects the AD number in the parenthetical of the compliance time in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD. This AD was prompted by reports of missing required engine mount fire seal washers, which could reduce the engine retention capability in the event of a fire. 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-2014-1123; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-037-AD; 
Amendment; 39-18308; AD 2015-06-02 R2]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8 
Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD revises AD 2015-06-
02 R1, which required inspection to detect and correct the omission of 
steel washers at each isolator mount location. This AD retains the 
actions of AD 2014-06-02 R1 but corrects the AD number in the 
parenthetical of the compliance time in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD. 
This AD was prompted by reports of missing required engine mount fire 
seal washers, which could reduce the engine retention capability in the 
event of a fire. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 3, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 24, 
2015 (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015).
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan 
(Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box 
881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 03 5172 1200; 
fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.gippsaero.com/customer-support/technical-publications.aspx. 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1123.

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-2014-
1123; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
(800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On July 7, 2015, we issued AD 2015-06-02 R1, Amendment 39-18209 (80 
FR 42010; July 16, 2015). That AD required actions intended to address 
an unsafe condition on GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8-TC320 airplanes 
and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
originated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which is the 
aviation authority for Australia. The MCAI (AD No. AD/GA8/8, Amdt 1, 
dated March 26, 2015) states:

    A recent review of the engine mount installation on the GA8-TC 
320 aircraft has highlighted the omission of engine mount fire seal 
washers during the assembly process.
    The current engine mount configuration does not meet the 
certification basis for the aircraft, specifically regulation 23.865 
of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States of America, 
where engine mounts located in designated fire zones are required to 
be suitably shielded so that they are capable of withstanding the 
effects of a fire.
    The Gippsland Aeronautics GA8-TC 320 aircraft require the 
installation of an approved steel washer at each of the engine mount 
locations to address a potential risk of reduced engine retention 
capability in the event of a fire.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2011-0127.
    Since we issued AD 2015-06-02 R1, it was determined that the 
incorrect retained AD number was referenced in the parenthetical of the 
compliance time in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD. To avoid any confusion, 
this AD revises AD 2015-06-02 R1 to correct this reference.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, 
Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. The service bulletin describes 
procedures for inspecting the orientation of the engine isolator mounts 
to verify proper installation, re-installing if necessary, and 
installing steel washers on the forward side of each side of the engine 
isolator mounts. This service information is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section 
of this AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our

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bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have 
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and 
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that allows for the immediate adoption 
of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because the change does not affect compliance and the actions have 
already been proposed in prior rulemaking actions. Therefore, we 
determine that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing 
this AD are impraticable.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-1123; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-CE-037-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 13 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 5 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 $10 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2015-06-02 R1 (80 FR 42010, July 16, 2015) and adding the following new 
AD:

2015-06-02 R2 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: Amendment 39-18308; Docket No. 
FAA-2014-1123; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-037-AD.

(a) Effective Date

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

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-06-02 R1, Amendment 39-18209 (80 FR 
42010, July 16, 2015) (``AD 2015-06-02 R1'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd GA8-TC320 airplanes, 
all serial numbers up to and including GA8-TC 320-14-205, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.

(e) Reason

    AD 2015-06-02, Amendment 39-18120 (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015) 
(``AD 2015-06-02'') 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 missing 
required engine mount fire seal washers, which could reduce the 
engine retention capability in the event of a fire. We issued AD 
2015-06-02 R1, Amendment 39-18209 to retain the actions of AD 2015-
06-02 and to revise the applicable airplane serial numbers. We are 
issuing this AD to correct the AD number in the parenthetical of the 
compliance time in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD and to detect and 
correct the omission of steel washers at each isolator mount 
location, which, if not corrected, could result in reduced engine 
retention capability in the event of a fire.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, comply with this AD within the compliance 
times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 300 hours time-in-service after April 24, 
2015 (the effective date retained from AD 2015-06-02 and AD 2015-06-
02 R1) or within the next 12 months after April 24, 2015 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2015-06-02 and AD 2015-06-02 R1), 
whichever occurs first, inspect the orientation of the engine 
isolator mounts to verify that the mounts have been installed 
properly following the Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero 
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated October 
6, 2014.
    (2) Before reinstalling the engine isolator mounts following the 
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further 
flight, install a part number J-2218-61 steel washer on the forward 
side of each of the four engine isolator mounts, following the 
Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin 
SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014.
    (3) If during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of 
this AD, any of the engine isolator mounts are found to not comply 
with

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the specifications found in the Accomplishment Instructions of 
GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 1, dated 
October 6, 2014, before further flight, re-install the isolators to 
the correct orientation, or if damage is found, replace with 
airworthy parts.

(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: 
[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 Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/
GA8/8, Amdt 1, dated March 26, 2015. The MCAI can be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1123-0007.

(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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
April 24, 2015 (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015).
    (i) GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-115, Issue 
1, dated October 6, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For GippsAero service information identified in this AD, 
contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: 
Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; 
telephone: + 61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.gippsaero.com/customer-support/technical-publications.aspx.
    (5) 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-2014-1123.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on theavailability 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 October 22, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in fire seal washers during the assembly
this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, process.
Federal Aviation Administration c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical The current engine mount configuration
Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell does not meet the certification basis for the
14 CFR Part 39 aircraft, specifically regulation 23.865 of the
Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 Federal Aviation Regulations of the United
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1123; Directorate 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; States of America, where engine mounts
Identifier 2014–CE–037–AD; Amendment; email: techpubs@gippsaero.com; located in designated fire zones are required
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customer-support/technical- capable of withstanding the effects of a fire.
RIN 2120–AA64
publications.aspx. You may view this The Gippsland Aeronautics GA8–TC 320
referenced service information at the aircraft require the installation of an
Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan approved steel washer at each of the engine
(Pty) Ltd Airplanes FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 mount locations to address a potential risk of
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. reduced engine retention capability in the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation For information on the availability of event of a fire.
Administration (FAA), DOT. this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments You may examine the MCAI on the
4148. It is also available on the Internet
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
at http://www.regulations.gov by
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new by searching for and locating Docket No.
searching for locating Docket No. FAA–
airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8 FAA–2011–0127.
2014–1123.
Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8–TC320 Since we issued AD 2015–06–02 R1,
airplanes. This AD revises AD 2015–06– Examining the AD Docket it was determined that the incorrect
02 R1, which required inspection to You may examine the AD docket on retained AD number was referenced in
detect and correct the omission of steel the Internet at http:// the parenthetical of the compliance time
washers at each isolator mount location. www.regulations.gov by searching for in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD. To avoid
This AD retains the actions of AD 2014– and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– any confusion, this AD revises AD
06–02 R1 but corrects the AD number in 1123; or in person at the Docket 2015–06–02 R1 to correct this reference.
the parenthetical of the compliance time Management Facility between 9 a.m. Related Service Information Under 1
in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD. This AD and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CFR Part 51
was prompted by reports of missing except Federal holidays. The AD docket
required engine mount fire seal washers, We reviewed GippsAero Mandatory
contains this AD, the regulatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–115,
which could reduce the engine retention evaluation, any comments received, and
capability in the event of a fire. We are Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. The
other information. The street address for service bulletin describes procedures for
issuing this AD to require actions to the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
address the unsafe condition on these inspecting the orientation of the engine
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. isolator mounts to verify proper
products. Comments will be available in the AD installation, re-installing if necessary,
DATES: This AD is effective December 3, docket shortly after receipt. and installing steel washers on the
2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: forward side of each side of the engine
The Director of the Federal Register Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, isolator mounts. This service
approved the incorporation by reference FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 information is reasonably available
of a certain publication listed in this AD Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, because the interested parties have
as of April 24, 2015 (80 FR 14810, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– access to it through their normal course
March 20, 2015). 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: of business or by the means identified
We must receive comments on this doug.rudolph@faa.gov. in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
AD by December 14, 2015.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by FAA’s Determination and Requirements
any of the following methods: Discussion of the AD
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to On July 7, 2015, we issued AD 2015– This product has been approved by
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 06–02 R1, Amendment 39–18209 (80 FR the aviation authority of another
instructions for submitting comments. 42010; July 16, 2015). That AD required country, and is approved for operation
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. actions intended to address an unsafe in the United States. Pursuant to our

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bilateral agreement with this State of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2015–06–02 R2 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd:
Design Authority, they have notified us Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Amendment 39–18308; Docket No.
of the unsafe condition described in the detail the scope of the Agency’s FAA–2014–1123; Directorate Identifier
2014–CE–037–AD.
MCAI and service information authority.
referenced above. We are issuing this We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date
AD because we evaluated all the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
information provided by the State of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: effective December 3, 2015.
Design Authority and determined the General requirements.’’ Under that
(b) Affected ADs
unsafe condition exists and is likely to section, Congress charges the FAA with
exist or develop on other products of the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2015–06–02 R1,
Amendment 39–18209 (80 FR 42010, July 16,
same type design. air commerce by prescribing regulations 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–06–02 R1’’).
for practices, methods, and procedures
FAA’s Determination of the Effective (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for
Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd
An unsafe condition exists that allows is within the scope of that authority GA8–TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers up
for the immediate adoption of this AD. because it addresses an unsafe condition to and including GA8–TC 320–14–205,
The FAA has found that the risk to the that is likely to exist or develop on certificated in any category.
flying public justifies waiving notice products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
and comment prior to adoption of this action. Air Transport Association of America
rule because the change does not affect (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.
compliance and the actions have Regulatory Findings
already been proposed in prior We determined that this AD will not (e) Reason
rulemaking actions. Therefore, we have federalism implications under AD 2015–06–02, Amendment 39–18120
determine that notice and opportunity Executive Order 13132. This AD will (80 FR 14810, March 20, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–
for public comment before issuing this not have a substantial direct effect on 06–02’’) was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
AD are impraticable. the States, on the relationship between originated by an aviation authority of another
the national government and the States, country to identify and correct an unsafe
Comments Invited
or on the distribution of power and condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
This AD is a final rule that involves responsibilities among the various describes the unsafe condition as missing
requirements affecting flight safety, and levels of government. required engine mount fire seal washers,
we did not precede it by notice and For the reasons discussed above, I which could reduce the engine retention
opportunity for public comment. We certify that this AD: capability in the event of a fire. We issued
invite you to send any written relevant (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD 2015–06–02 R1, Amendment 39–18209 to
data, views, or arguments about this AD. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, retain the actions of AD 2015–06–02 and to
Send your comments to an address revise the applicable airplane serial numbers.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under We are issuing this AD to correct the AD
listed under the ADDRESSES section. the DOT Regulatory Policies and number in the parenthetical of the
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2014–1123; Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, compliance time in paragraph (f)(1) of the AD
Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–037– 1979), and to detect and correct the omission of
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation steel washers at each isolator mount location,
We specifically invite comments on the in Alaska, and which, if not corrected, could result in
overall regulatory, economic, (4) Will not have a significant reduced engine retention capability in the
environmental, and energy aspects of economic impact, positive or negative, event of a fire.
this AD. We will consider all comments on a substantial number of small entities (f) Actions and Compliance
received by the closing date and may under the criteria of the Regulatory Unless already done, comply with this AD
amend this AD because of those Flexibility Act. within the compliance times specified in
comments. paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
We will post all comments we List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(1) Within the next 300 hours time-in-
receive, without change, to http:// Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation service after April 24, 2015 (the effective date
www.regulations.gov, including any safety, Incorporation by reference, retained from AD 2015–06–02 and AD 2015–
personal information you provide. We Safety. 06–02 R1) or within the next 12 months after
will also post a report summarizing each April 24, 2015 (the effective date retained
Adoption of the Amendment from AD 2015–06–02 and AD 2015–06–02
substantive verbal contact we receive R1), whichever occurs first, inspect the
about this AD. Accordingly, under the authority
orientation of the engine isolator mounts to
delegated to me by the Administrator, verify that the mounts have been installed
Costs of Compliance the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as properly following the Accomplishment
We estimate that this AD will affect follows: Instructions in GippsAero Mandatory Service
13 products of U.S. registry. We also Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–115, Issue 1, dated
estimate that it would take about 5 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS October 6, 2014.
work-hours per product to comply with DIRECTIVES (2) Before reinstalling the engine isolator
the basic requirements of this AD. The mounts following the inspection required in
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
Required parts would cost about $10 per continues to read as follows: flight, install a part number J–2218–61 steel
washer on the forward side of each of the
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES

product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
four engine isolator mounts, following the
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 115, Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing airworthiness directive (AD) (3) If during the inspection required in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2015–06–02 R1 (80 FR 42010, July 16, paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any of the engine
section 106, describes the authority of 2015) and adding the following new AD: isolator mounts are found to not comply with

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments
Dates		This AD is effective December 3, 2015.
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: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 66413
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 66413 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 209 (October 29, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
