80_FR_68689 80 FR 68475 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

80 FR 68475 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 214 (November 5, 2015)

Page Range68475-68477
FR Document2015-28011

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with modification TU34 or TU34A installed. This proposed AD was prompted by torque conformation box (TCB) failures. This proposed AD would require inspecting the TCB for correct resistance values and removing TCBs that fail inspection before further flight. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the TCB which could lead to loss of engine thrust control and damage to the aircraft.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3805; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-28-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

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 all 
Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines 
with modification TU34 or TU34A installed. This proposed AD was 
prompted by torque conformation box (TCB) failures. This proposed AD 
would require inspecting the TCB for correct resistance values and 
removing TCBs that fail inspection before further flight. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the TCB which could lead to 
loss of engine thrust control and damage to the aircraft.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.

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.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 
33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

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-
3805; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The 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: Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; 
fax: 781-238-7199; 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.

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FAA-2015-3805; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-28-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 based on 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 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2015-0177, dated August 25, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Several cases of torque conformation box (TCB) failures have 
been reported on engines incorporating mod TU34 or mod TU34A. 
Investigation concluded that these failures were caused by cracks on 
soldered joints of TCB resistors.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to limited power 
availability in a One Engine Inoperative (OEI) case, possibly 
resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3805.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 
72 2860, Version A, dated July 15, 2015. The MSB describes procedures 
for checking TCB resistance values. 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 This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France, 
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has 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 provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design. This proposed AD would require inspecting the TCB for correct 
resistance values and removing TCBs that fail inspection.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 300 engines installed on 
helicopters of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 1 
hour to perform an inspection. We also estimate that 20% of these 
engines would fail the inspection and require TCB removal, which would 
take about 1 hour. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on 
these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 
operators to be $30,600.

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 to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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):

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-3805; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NE-28-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 
2S2 turboshaft engines with modification TU34 or TU34A installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by torque conformation box (TCB) failures. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the TCB, which could 
lead to loss of engine thrust control and damage to the aircraft.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 600 engine flight hours (EFHs) or 6 months after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, check the 
resistance values on the TCB. Use Accomplishment Instructions, 
paragraph 2.3.2 of Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 
292 72 2860, Version A, dated July 15, 2015, to do the inspection. 
Repeat this inspection every 600 EFHs since last inspection.
    (2) Remove before further flight any TCB that fails the 
inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use

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the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may 
email your request to: [email protected].

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0177, 
dated August 25, 2015, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3805.
    (3) Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72 2860, 
Version A, dated July 15, 2015, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., 
using the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this proposed 
AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 
40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 28, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-28011 Filed 11-4-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 214 / Thursday, November 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules 68475 handlers. While assessments impose requires that the rate of assessment inspecting the TCB for correct resistance some additional costs on handlers, the apply to all assessable kiwifruit handled values and removing TCBs that fail costs are minimal and uniform on all during the fiscal period; (2) the inspection before further flight. We are handlers. However, these costs would Committee needs to have sufficient proposing this AD to prevent failure of be offset by the benefits derived by the funds to pay its expenses, which are the TCB which could lead to loss of operation of the marketing order. In incurred on a continuous basis; and (3) engine thrust control and damage to the addition, the Committee’s meetings handlers are aware of this action which aircraft. were widely publicized throughout the was unanimously recommended by the DATES: We must receive comments on California kiwifruit industry and all Committee at a public meeting and is this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. interested persons were invited to similar to other assessment rate actions ADDRESSES: You may send comments by attend the meeting and participate in issued in past years. any of the following methods: Committee deliberations on all issues. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Like all Committee meetings, the July 17 List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 920 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the and September 16, 2015, meetings, were Kiwifruit, Marketing agreements, instructions for submitting comments. public meetings and all entities, both Reporting and record keeping • Mail: Docket Management Facility, large and small, were able to express requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 views on this issue. Finally, interested For the reasons set forth in the New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building persons are invited to submit comments preamble, 7 CFR part 920 is proposed to Ground Floor, Room W12–140, on this proposed rule, including the be amended as follows: Washington, DC 20590–0001. regulatory and informational impacts of • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail this action on small businesses. PART 920—KIWIFRUIT GROWN IN address above between 9 a.m. and 5 In accordance with the Paperwork CALIFORNIA p.m., Monday through Friday, except Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Federal holidays. Chapter 35), the order’s information part 920 continues to read as follows: • Fax: 202–493–2251. collection requirements have been For service information identified in previously approved by the Office of Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca Management and Budget (OMB) and ■ 2. Section 920.213 is revised to read S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 assigned OMB No. 0581–0189. No as follows: (0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 changes in those requirements are 15. You may view this service necessary as a result of this action. § 920.213 Assessment rate. information at the FAA, Engine & Should any changes become necessary, On and after August 1, 2015, an Propeller Directorate, 12 New England they would be submitted to OMB for assessment rate of $0.040 per 9-kilo Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For approval. volume-fill container or equivalent of This proposed rule would impose no information on the availability of this kiwifruit is established for kiwifruit material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. additional reporting or recordkeeping grown in California. requirements on either small or large Examining the AD Docket Dated: October 30, 2015. California kiwifruit handlers. As with Rex A. Barnes, You may examine the AD docket on all Federal marketing order programs, Associate Administrator, Agricultural the Internet at http:// reports and forms are periodically Marketing Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for reviewed to reduce information [FR Doc. 2015–28142 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– requirements and duplication by 3805; or in person at the Docket industry and public sector agencies. BILLING CODE 3410–02–P AMS is committed to complying with Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 the E-Government Act, to promote the p.m., Monday through Friday, except use of the internet and other Federal holidays. The AD docket DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information technologies to provide contains this proposed AD, the increased opportunities for citizen Federal Aviation Administration mandatory continuing airworthiness access to Government information and information (MCAI), the regulatory services, and for other purposes. 14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and USDA has not identified any relevant other information. The address for the [Docket No. FAA–2015–3805; Directorate Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or Identifier 2015–NE–28–AD] conflict with this action. in the ADDRESSES section. Comments A small business guide on complying RIN 2120–AA64 will be available in the AD docket with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop shortly after receipt. Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: marketing agreements and orders may S.A. Turboshaft Engines Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine Any questions about the compliance Administration (FAA), DOT. & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England guide should be sent to Jeffrey Smutny ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; at the previously mentioned address in (NPRM). phone: 781–238–7772; fax: 781–238– the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 7199; email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS section. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 15-day comment period is provided airworthiness directive (AD) for all to allow interested persons to respond Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, Comments Invited to this proposed rule. Fifteen days is 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with We invite you to send any written deemed appropriate because: (1) The modification TU34 or TU34A installed. relevant data, views, or arguments about 2015–16 fiscal year began on August 1, This proposed AD was prompted by this proposed AD. Send your comments 2015, handlers began shipping kiwifruit torque conformation box (TCB) failures. to an address listed under the in September and the marketing order This proposed AD would require ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:36 Nov 04, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1

68476 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 214 / Thursday, November 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules FAA–2015–3805; Directorate Identifier information provided by EASA and (4) Will not have a significant 2015–NE–28–AD’’ at the beginning of determined the unsafe condition exists economic impact, positive or negative, your comments. We specifically invite and is likely to exist or develop on other on a substantial number of small entities comments on the overall regulatory, products of the same type design. This under the criteria of the Regulatory economic, environmental, and energy proposed AD would require inspecting Flexibility Act. aspects of this proposed AD. We will the TCB for correct resistance values List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 consider all comments received by the and removing TCBs that fail inspection. closing date and may amend this Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we We estimate that this proposed AD Safety. receive, without change, to http:// affects 300 engines installed on The Proposed Amendment www.regulations.gov, including any helicopters of U.S. registry. We estimate personal information you provide. We that it would take about 1 hour to Accordingly, under the authority will also post a report summarizing each perform an inspection. We also estimate delegated to me by the Administrator, substantive verbal contact with FAA that 20% of these engines would fail the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part personnel concerning this proposed AD. inspection and require TCB removal, 39 as follows: which would take about 1 hour. The Discussion average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS The European Aviation Safety Agency on these figures, we estimate the cost of DIRECTIVES (EASA), which is the Technical Agent this proposed AD on U.S. operators to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 for the Member States of the European be $30,600. continues to read as follows: Community, has issued EASA AD 2015– Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 0177, dated August 25, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] unsafe condition for the specified specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding products. The MCAI states: rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness section 106, describes the authority of Several cases of torque conformation box directive (AD): (TCB) failures have been reported on engines the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015– incorporating mod TU34 or mod TU34A. detail the scope of the Agency’s 3805; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE– Investigation concluded that these failures 28–AD. were caused by cracks on soldered joints of authority. TCB resistors. We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date This condition, if not corrected, could lead the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by January 4, to limited power availability in a One Engine Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016. Inoperative (OEI) case, possibly resulting in General requirements.’’ Under that reduced control of the helicopter. (b) Affected ADs section, Congress charges the FAA with You may obtain further information promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. by examining the MCAI in the AD air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability docket on the Internet at http:// for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. www.regulations.gov by searching for the Administrator finds necessary for ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– safety in air commerce. This regulation turboshaft engines with modification TU34 3805. is within the scope of that authority or TU34A installed. Related Service Information Under 1 because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Reason CFR Part 51 that is likely to exist or develop on This AD was prompted by torque products identified in this rulemaking conformation box (TCB) failures. We are Turbomeca S.A. has issued action. issuing this AD to prevent failure of the TCB, Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. which could lead to loss of engine thrust 292 72 2860, Version A, dated July 15, Regulatory Findings control and damage to the aircraft. 2015. The MSB describes procedures for We determined that this proposed AD checking TCB resistance values. This would not have federalism implications (e) Actions and Compliance service information is reasonably under Executive Order 13132. This Comply with this AD within the available because the interested parties proposed AD would not have a compliance times specified, unless already have access to it through their normal substantial direct effect on the States, on done. course of business or by the means (1) Within 600 engine flight hours (EFHs) the relationship between the national or 6 months after the effective date of this identified in the ADDRESSES section of Government and the States, or on the AD, whichever occurs first, check the this NPRM. distribution of power and resistance values on the TCB. Use FAA’s Determination and Requirements responsibilities among the various Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph of This Proposed AD levels of government. 2.3.2 of Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service For the reasons discussed above, I Bulletin (MSB) 292 72 2860, Version A, dated This product has been approved by certify this proposed regulation: July 15, 2015, to do the inspection. Repeat the aviation authority of France, and is (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this inspection every 600 EFHs since last jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS approved for operation in the United action’’ under Executive Order 12866, inspection. States. Pursuant to our bilateral (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (2) Remove before further flight any TCB agreement with the European the DOT Regulatory Policies and that fails the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Community, EASA has notified us of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the unsafe condition described in the 1979), (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance MCAI and service information (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (AMOCs) referenced above. We are proposing this in Alaska to the extent that it justifies The Manager, Engine Certification Office, AD because we evaluated all making a regulatory distinction, and FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 214 / Thursday, November 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules 68477 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to the cushion edging; and at a specified Comments Invited make your request. You may email your time terminating the repetitive request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. We invite you to send any written inspections by installing wear pads on relevant data, views, or arguments about (g) Related Information the elevator bearing assemblies. We are this proposal. Send your comments to (1) For more information about this AD, proposing this AD to correct the unsafe an address listed under the ADDRESSES contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, condition on these products. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & DATES: We must receive comments on 2015–5318; Directorate Identifier 2015– Propeller Directorate, 12 New England this proposed AD by December 21, Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; CE–035–AD’’ at the beginning of your 2015. comments. We specifically invite phone: 781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy Safety Agency AD 2015–0177, dated August 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will 25, 2015, for more information. You may methods: consider all comments received by the examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the closing date and may amend this Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015–3805. instructions for submitting comments. comments. (3) Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we Bulletin No. 292 72 2860, Version A, dated • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// July 15, 2015, can be obtained from Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any Turbomeca S.A., using the contact 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We information in paragraph (g)(4) of this will also post a report summarizing each proposed AD. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive (4) For service information identified in about this proposed AD. this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. p.m., Monday through Friday, except (5) You may view this service information We received a report that, during a Federal holidays. at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, preflight inspection, an operator noted For service information identified in 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, limited travel of the control yoke on a this proposed AD, contact Quest MA. For information on the availability of Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Aircraft Design, LLC, 1200 Turbine KODIAK 100 airplane. Upon further Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on inspection of the control yoke system telephone: (208) 263–1111; toll free: October 28, 2015. forward of the control yoke, cushion (866) 263–1112; email: Colleen M. D’Alessandro, edging was found jammed in the CustomerService@QuestAircraft.com; Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller elevator control anti-rotation guide slot. Internet: www.questaircraft.com. You Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. The jammed edging prevented the may review copies of the referenced [FR Doc. 2015–28011 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am] control yoke from having full nose up service information at the FAA, Small and nose down travel. The operator also BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, reported the same problem on a Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For different KODIAK 100 airplane in which information on the availability of this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the cushion edging plastic portion material at the FAA, call (816) 329– separated from the metal track. 4148. Federal Aviation Administration Investigation revealed that over time Examining the AD Docket the cushion edging may become worn 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on and degrade. This condition, if not the Internet at http:// corrected, could result in failure of the [Docket No. FAA–2015–5318; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–035–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for elevator control system cushion edging, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– which could restrict elevator control RIN 2120–AA64 yoke movement and cause loss of 5318; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. control. Airworthiness Directives; Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Relevant Service Information except Federal holidays. The AD docket AGENCY: Federal Aviation We reviewed Quest Aircraft KODIAK contains this proposed AD, the Administration (FAA), DOT. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14–07, regulatory evaluation, any comments ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking dated August 26, 2014; Quest Aircraft received, and other information. The (NPRM). Field Service Instruction, Elevator street address for the Docket Office Control System—Cushion Edging (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Inspection, Report No. FSI–105, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Revision 00, not dated; Quest Aircraft available in the AD docket shortly after Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 Recommended Service receipt. KODIAK 100 airplanes. This proposed Bulletin SB15–01, dated March 26, jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS AD was prompted by a report of limited FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2015; and Quest Aircraft Field Service control yoke movement of the elevator David Herron, Aerospace Engineer, Instruction, Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide control system due to cushion edging Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Wear Pad Upgrade, Report No. FSI–108, jammed in the elevator control anti- FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Revision 00, not dated. The service rotation guide slot. This proposed AD Washington 98057; phone: (425) 917– information describes procedures for would require repetitively inspecting 6469; fax: (425) 917–6591; email: repetitively inspecting the cushion the elevator control system cushion david.herron@faa.gov. edging installed on the elevator control edging for proper condition; replacing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: anti-rotation guide for proper condition, VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:36 Nov 04, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.
ContactBrian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 68475 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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