80 FR 66482 - Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		66482-66485
FR Document		2015-27571
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN- 2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN- 2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-03-18. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as damage of the cable sliding end assembly and installation of the incorrect end fitting on engine control cable assemblies. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4803; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-034-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for B-N 
Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-
2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-
2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 
airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-03-18. This proposed AD results 
from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 
by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an 
unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as damage of the cable sliding end assembly and installation 
of the incorrect end fitting on engine control cable assemblies. We are 
issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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,

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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 proposed AD, contact 
Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business 
Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; 
telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may review copies of 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. It is also available on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-4803.

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-
4803; 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 (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4803; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-034-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://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

    On February 6, 2014, we issued AD 2014-03-18, Amendment 39-17755 
(79 FR 10340; February 25, 2014). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-
2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-
27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-
2, and BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of 
another country.
    Since we issued AD 2014-03-18, it was found that the service 
information did not correctly identify the parts to be inspected on the 
Trislander (BN2A MK III) series airplanes. The service information has 
been revised to correctly identify the parts to be inspected on those 
airplanes.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No.: 2015-0184, dated September 1, 2015 (referred to after this as 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited was made aware of two 
occurrences where a failure of engine control cable assemblies has 
caused engine control difficulties. In both reported cases, the 
cable sliding end assemblies were in poor condition and in both 
cases, an incorrect end-fitting was installed, which may have 
contributed to the failures.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
reduced engine control, possibly resulting in reduced control of the 
aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Britten-Norman 
Aircraft issued Service Bulletin (SB) 334 to provide inspection 
instructions, and EASA issued AD 2013-0215 to require a one-time 
inspection and functional test of the engine control cables and, 
depending on findings, replacement of the cables.
    Subsequently, as it was found that BN2 ``Islander'' aeroplanes 
were mistakenly omitted from the AD applicability, EASA issued AD 
2013-0263, retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0215, which 
was superseded, and extending the applicability to BN2 aeroplanes.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4803.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 
334, Issue 1, dated August 30, 2013, and Britten-Norman Aircraft 
Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015. The 
service information describes procedures for inspection and replacement 
if necessary of the engine control cable assemblies. 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 and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 96 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $8,160 or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 10 work-hours and require parts costing $6,000), for a cost 
of $6,850 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need these actions.

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

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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

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 Amendment 39-17755 (79 FR 
10340; February 25, 2014), and adding the following new AD:

B-N Group Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2015-4803; Directorate Identifier 
2015-CE-034-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 14, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2014-03-18, Amendment 39-17755 (79 FR 
10340; February 25, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, 
BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, 
BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A 
MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 76: Engine 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by possible damage of the cable sliding end 
assembly and installation of the incorrect end fitting on engine 
control cable assemblies. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect 
and correct damage of the cable sliding end assembly (cracking, 
distortion, corrosion) and incorrect end fittings on the engine 
control assemblies, which could lead to reduced engine control with 
consequent loss of control, and to incorporate revised service 
information with updated information on applicability and on the 
identity of parts to be inspected on some airplanes.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(f)(6) of this AD:
    (1) For all airplanes except the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, 
BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3: Within the next 6 months after 
April 1, 2014 (the effective date retained from AD 2014-03-18), do a 
one-time inspection of the engine control cable assemblies, part 
number (P/N) 137835, P/N 172449-1, P/N 172450, and P/N 172451, and 
surrounding areas for damage (cracking, distortion, corrosion); for 
the correct cable end-fitting; and to assure the wire locking is 
intact following Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin 
No. SB 334, Issue 1, dated August 30, 2013, or Britten-Norman 
Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 
17, 2015.
    (2) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and 
BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes: Within the next 3 months after the 
effective date of this AD, do a one-time inspection of the engine 
control cable assemblies, P/N 80468 and P/N NB-45-2883, and 
surrounding areas for damage (cracking, distortion, corrosion); for 
the correct cable end-fitting; and to assure the wire locking is 
intact following Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin 
No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015.
    (3) For all airplanes except the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, 
BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3: If no discrepancies are found 
during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, 
before further flight, inspect the control linkages for proper 
adjustment and make any necessary changes following Britten-Norman 
Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 1, dated August 
30, 2013, or Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 
334, Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015.
    (4) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and 
BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes: If no discrepancies are found during the 
inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further 
flight, inspect the control linkages for proper adjustment and make 
any necessary changes following Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited 
Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015.
    (5) For all airplanes except the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, 
BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3: If any discrepancies are found 
during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and/or 
the control linkages cannot be properly adjusted as specified in 
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, replace the 
engine control cable assembly with a serviceable unit following 
Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 
1, dated August 30, 2013, or Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service 
Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015.
    (6) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and 
BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes: If any discrepancies are found during the 
inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD and/or the 
control linkages cannot be properly adjusted as specified in 
paragraph (f)(4) of this AD, before further flight, replace the 
engine control cable assembly with a serviceable unit following 
Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 
2, dated July 17, 2015.
    (7) For all airplanes except the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, 
BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3: After April 1, 2014 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2014-03-18), do not install on any 
airplane engine control cable assemblies, P/N 137835, P/N 172449-1, 
P/N 172450, and P/N 172451, unless they are new or have been 
inspected as required in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(3) of this AD and 
found free of any discrepancies and have proper adjustment.
    (8) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and 
BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes: After the effective date of this AD, do 
not install on any airplane engine control cable assemblies P/N 
80468 and/or P/N NB-45-2883, unless they are new or have been 
inspected as required in paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(4) of this AD and 
found free of any discrepancies and have proper adjustment.

(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: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate,

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901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 
329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; 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.: 
2015-0184, dated September 1, 2015; for related information. You may 
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4803. For service 
information related to this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft 
Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook 
Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 
3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may 
review copies of 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on October 22, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.


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Regulatory Findings TFE731–72–3789, dated March 23, 2015.
Federal Aviation Administration
We determined that this proposed AD (d) Unsafe Condition
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by a report of 14 CFR Part 39
under Executive Order 13132. This certain ITT ducts failing to meet containment
proposed AD would not have a capability requirements. We are issuing this [Docket No. FAA–2015–4803; Directorate
substantial direct effect on the States, on AD to prevent failure of the ITT duct, which Identifier 2015–CE–034–AD]
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responsibilities among the various (e) Compliance Ltd. Airplanes
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
For the reasons discussed above, I AGENCY: Federal Aviation
compliance times specified, unless already
certify this proposed regulation: done. Administration (FAA), Department of
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) At the next removal of the ITT duct Transportation (DOT).
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, from the engine not to exceed 2,600 hours ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under time-in-service after the effective date of this (NPRM).
the DOT Regulatory Policies and AD, remove the affected ITT duct and replace
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, with a part eligible for installation. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(2) Reserved. airworthiness directive (AD) for B–N
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Definitions Group Ltd. Models BN–2, BN–2A, BN–
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6, BN–2A–8,
For the purpose of this AD a part eligible
making a regulatory distinction, and for installation is an ITT duct with an S/N BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A–21, BN–
(4) Will not have a significant that is not listed in Table 2 of Honeywell SB 2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN–2B–
economic impact, positive or negative, No. TFE731–72–3789, dated March 23, 2015 21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK.
on a substantial number of small entities or, if listed in Table 2 of this SB, was III, BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–
under the criteria of the Regulatory reworked using Honeywell SB No. TFE731– 3 airplanes that would supersede AD
72–3789, dated March 23, 2015. 2014–03–18. This proposed AD results
Flexibility Act.
(g) Installation Prohibition from mandatory continuing
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 airworthiness information (MCAI)
After the effective date of this AD, do not
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation install any ITT duct with an S/N listed in originated by an aviation authority of
safety, Incorporation by reference, Table 2 of Honeywell SB No. TFE731–72– another country to identify and correct
Safety. 3789, dated March 23, 2015, onto any engine, an unsafe condition on an aviation
unless the ITT duct is marked with the product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
The Proposed Amendment overhaul/repair instructions number condition as damage of the cable sliding
Accordingly, under the authority ‘‘P35864’’ near the ITT duct P/N and S/N end assembly and installation of the
delegated to me by the Administrator, markings.
incorrect end fitting on engine control
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance cable assemblies. We are issuing this
39 as follows: (AMOCs) proposed AD to require actions to
The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft address the unsafe condition on these
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Certification Office, FAA, may approve products.
DIRECTIVES AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures
DATES: We must receive comments on
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this proposed AD by December 14,
continues to read as follows: (i) Related Information 2015.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
any of the following methods:
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Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
the following new airworthiness instructions for submitting comments.
4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–627–
directive (AD): 5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov. • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Honeywell International Inc. (Type (2) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of
Certificate previously held by this AD contact Honeywell International Inc., Transportation, Docket Operations,

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M–30, West Building Ground Floor, aspects of this proposed AD. We will was superseded, and extending the
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey consider all comments received by the applicability to BN2 aeroplanes.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this You may examine the MCAI on the
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. by searching for and locating Docket No.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we FAA–2015–4803.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. regulations.gov, including any personal Related Service Information Under 1
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, information you provide. We will also CFR Part 51
except Federal holidays. post a report summarizing each We reviewed Britten-Norman Aircraft
For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334,
this proposed AD, contact Britten- about this proposed AD. Issue 1, dated August 30, 2013, and
Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service
House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Discussion
Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July
Millbrook Road East, Southampton On February 6, 2014, we issued AD 17, 2015. The service information
SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: 2014–03–18, Amendment 39–17755 (79 describes procedures for inspection and
+44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 FR 10340; February 25, 2014). That AD replacement if necessary of the engine
4001; email: info@bnaircraft.com; required actions intended to address an control cable assemblies. This service
Internet: http://www.britten- unsafe condition on B–N Group Ltd. information is reasonably available
norman.com/customer-support/. You BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, because the interested parties have
may review copies of the referenced BN–2A–6, BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN– access to it through their normal course
service information at the FAA, Small 2A–20, BN–2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A– of business or by the means identified
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 27, BN–2B–20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK.
information on the availability of this III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3 airplanes and FAA’s Determination and Requirements
material at the FAA, call (816) 329– was based on mandatory continuing of the Proposed AD
4148. It is also available on the Internet airworthiness information (MCAI) This product has been approved by
at http://www.regulations.gov by originated by an aviation authority of the aviation authority of another
searching for Docket No. FAA–2015– another country. country, and is approved for operation
4803. Since we issued AD 2014–03–18, it in the United States. Pursuant to our
Examining the AD Docket was found that the service information bilateral agreement with this State of
did not correctly identify the parts to be Design Authority, they have notified us
You may examine the AD docket on inspected on the Trislander (BN2A MK of the unsafe condition described in the
the Internet at http:// III) series airplanes. The service MCAI and service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for information has been revised to referenced above. We are proposing this
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– correctly identify the parts to be AD because we evaluated all
4803; or in person at the Docket inspected on those airplanes. information and determined the unsafe
Management Facility between 9 a.m. The European Aviation Safety Agency condition exists and is likely to exist or
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent develop on other products of the same
except Federal holidays. The AD docket for the Member States of the European type design.
contains this proposed AD, the Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–
regulatory evaluation, any comments Costs of Compliance
0184, dated September 1, 2015 (referred
received, and other information. The to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct We estimate that this proposed AD
street address for the Docket Office an unsafe condition for the specified will affect 96 products of U.S. registry.
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the products. The MCAI states: We also estimate that it would take
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be about 1 work-hour per product to
available in the AD docket shortly after Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited was made
aware of two occurrences where a failure of comply with the basic requirements of
receipt. this proposed AD. The average labor
engine control cable assemblies has caused
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: engine control difficulties. In both reported rate is $85 per work-hour.
Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, cases, the cable sliding end assemblies were Based on these figures, we estimate
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 in poor condition and in both cases, an the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, incorrect end-fitting was installed, which operators to be $8,160 or $85 per
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– may have contributed to the failures. product.
4159; fax: (816) 329–3047; email: This condition, if not detected and
In addition, we estimate that any
raymond.johnston@faa.gov. corrected, could result in reduced engine
control, possibly resulting in reduced control necessary follow-on actions would take
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of the aeroplane. about 10 work-hours and require parts
To address this potential unsafe condition, costing $6,000), for a cost of $6,850 per
Comments Invited product. We have no way of
Britten-Norman Aircraft issued Service
We invite you to send any written Bulletin (SB) 334 to provide inspection determining the number of products
relevant data, views, or arguments about instructions, and EASA issued AD 2013– that may need these actions.
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this proposed AD. Send your comments 0215 to require a one-time inspection and
functional test of the engine control cables Authority for This Rulemaking
to an address listed under the
and, depending on findings, replacement of Title 49 of the United States Code
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
the cables.
FAA–2015–4803; Directorate Identifier Subsequently, as it was found that BN2
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
2015–CE–034–AD’’ at the beginning of ‘‘Islander’’ aeroplanes were mistakenly rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
your comments. We specifically invite omitted from the AD applicability, EASA section 106, describes the authority of
comments on the overall regulatory, issued AD 2013–0263, retaining the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
economic, environmental, and energy requirements of EASA AD 2013–0215, which Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more

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detail the scope of the Agency’s B–N Group Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2015– found during the inspection required in
authority. 4803; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE– paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
034–AD. flight, inspect the control linkages for proper
We are issuing this rulemaking under
adjustment and make any necessary changes
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date following Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by December Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 1, dated
General requirements.’’ Under that 14, 2015. August 30, 2013, or Britten-Norman Aircraft
section, Congress charges the FAA with Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2,
(b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in dated July 17, 2015.
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD supersedes AD 2014–03–18, (4) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK.
Amendment 39–17755 (79 FR 10340; III, BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
for practices, methods, and procedures February 25, 2014). airplanes: If no discrepancies are found
the Administrator finds necessary for
(c) Applicability during the inspection required in paragraph
safety in air commerce. This regulation (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, inspect
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to B–N Group Ltd. Models the control linkages for proper adjustment
because it addresses an unsafe condition BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A– and make any necessary changes following
that is likely to exist or develop on 6, BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A– Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service
products identified in this rulemaking 21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN– Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17,
2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. III, 2015.
action.
BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3 (5) For all airplanes except the Trislander
Regulatory Findings airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, and
any category. BN2A MK. III–3: If any discrepancies are
We determined that this proposed AD
(d) Subject found during the inspection required in
would not have federalism implications paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and/or the control
under Executive Order 13132. This Air Transport Association of America
linkages cannot be properly adjusted as
proposed AD would not have a (ATA) Code 76: Engine Controls.
specified in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD,
substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Reason before further flight, replace the engine
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by possible damage control cable assembly with a serviceable
Government and the States, or on the of the cable sliding end assembly and unit following Britten-Norman Aircraft
distribution of power and installation of the incorrect end fitting on Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 1,
responsibilities among the various engine control cable assemblies. We are dated August 30, 2013, or Britten-Norman
levels of government. issuing this proposed AD to detect and Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334,
correct damage of the cable sliding end Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015.
For the reasons discussed above, I (6) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK.
assembly (cracking, distortion, corrosion) and
certify this proposed regulation: incorrect end fittings on the engine control III, BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory assemblies, which could lead to reduced airplanes: If any discrepancies are found
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, engine control with consequent loss of during the inspection required in paragraph
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under control, and to incorporate revised service (f)(2) of this AD and/or the control linkages
the DOT Regulatory Policies and information with updated information on cannot be properly adjusted as specified in
applicability and on the identity of parts to paragraph (f)(4) of this AD, before further
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
be inspected on some airplanes. flight, replace the engine control cable
1979), assembly with a serviceable unit following
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Actions and Compliance Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Service
in Alaska, and Unless already done, do the actions in Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, dated July 17,
(4) Will not have a significant paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(6) of this AD: 2015.
economic impact, positive or negative, (1) For all airplanes except the Trislander (7) For all airplanes except the Trislander
on a substantial number of small entities Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, and Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, and
under the criteria of the Regulatory BN2A MK. III–3: Within the next 6 months BN2A MK. III–3: After April 1, 2014 (the
after April 1, 2014 (the effective date retained effective date retained from AD 2014–03–18),
Flexibility Act. from AD 2014–03–18), do a one-time do not install on any airplane engine control
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection of the engine control cable cable assemblies, P/N 137835, P/N 172449–
assemblies, part number (P/N) 137835, P/N 1, P/N 172450, and P/N 172451, unless they
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 172449–1, P/N 172450, and P/N 172451, and are new or have been inspected as required
safety, Incorporation by reference, surrounding areas for damage (cracking, in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(3) of this AD and
Safety. distortion, corrosion); for the correct cable found free of any discrepancies and have
end-fitting; and to assure the wire locking is proper adjustment.
The Proposed Amendment intact following Britten-Norman Aircraft (8) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK.
Accordingly, under the authority Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 1, III, BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
dated August 30, 2013, or Britten-Norman airplanes: After the effective date of this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, do not install on any airplane engine control
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Issue 2, dated July 17, 2015. cable assemblies P/N 80468 and/or P/N NB–
39 as follows: (2) For the Trislander Models BN2A MK. 45–2883, unless they are new or have been
III, BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3 inspected as required in paragraphs (f)(2) and
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS airplanes: Within the next 3 months after the (f)(4) of this AD and found free of any
DIRECTIVES effective date of this AD, do a one-time discrepancies and have proper adjustment.
inspection of the engine control cable
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 assemblies, P/N 80468 and P/N NB–45–2883, (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
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continues to read as follows: and surrounding areas for damage (cracking, The following provisions also apply to this
distortion, corrosion); for the correct cable AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
end-fitting; and to assure the wire locking is (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended] intact following Britten-Norman Aircraft (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Limited Service Bulletin No. SB 334, Issue 2, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by dated July 17, 2015. for this AD, if requested using the procedures
removing Amendment 39–17755 (79 FR (3) For all airplanes except the Trislander found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
10340; February 25, 2014), and adding Models BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, and ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace
the following new AD: BN2A MK. III–3: If no discrepancies are Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,

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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 14, 2015.
Contact		Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 66482
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 66482 - Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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