80 FR 69569 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 217 (November 10, 2015)

Page Range		69569-69571
FR Document		2015-28338

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2014-20-13 for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks on the fin forward pickup plates, which could cause it to fail. 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-2015-3620; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-029-AD; 
Amendment 39-18319; AD 2015-23-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2014-20-13 
for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks on the fin forward pickup 
plates, which could cause it to fail. We are issuing this AD to require 
actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 15, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 15, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3620; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Pacific 
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 
3240, New Zealand, phone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. 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 Docket No. FAA-2015-3620.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to certain Pacific Aerospace 
Limited Model 750XL airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on August 27, 2015 (80 FR 51966), and proposed to supersede AD 
2014-20-13, Amendment 39-17986 (79 FR 60329, October 7, 2014).
    Since we issued AD 2014-20-13, Amendment 39-17986 (79 FR 60329, 
October 7, 2014), Pacific Aerospace Limited has revised the related 
service information and developed a terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections.
    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority 
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/18A, dated August 4, 2015 
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    DCA/750XL/18A revised to add note 2 and introduce minor 
editorial changes. This AD supersedes DCA/750XL/18 and DCA/750XL/16A 
to introduce the requirements in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory 
Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/068 issue 5, dated 29 June 2015. The 
revised MSB introduces a life limit for fin forward pickup P/N 11-
10281-1 and reduces the torque setting for the fin forward pickup 
bolt to alleviate some of the loads applied to the pickup. The MSB 
also introduces a replacement fin forward pickup P/N 11-03375-1 
which is not life limited.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3620-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 51966, August 27, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 51966, August 27, 2015) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 51966, August 27, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin 
PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015. The service bulletin 
describes procedures for reducing the torque setting for the fin 
forward pickup bolt. The service bulletin also introduces a new, 
improved replacement fin forward pickup plate, part number (P/N) 11-
0375-1, to replace P/N 11-10281-1. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 18 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 22 work-hours per product to 
comply with all the requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is 
$85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $1,692 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $64,116, or $3,562 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3620; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-17986 (79 FR 
60329, October 7, 2014) and adding the following new AD:

2015-23-03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-18319; Docket No. 
FAA-2015-3620; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-024-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This Airworthiness Directive (AD) becomes effective December 15, 
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-20-13, Amendment 39-17986 (79 FR 60329, 
October 7, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes, all serial numbers through XL-193, XL-195, and XL-197, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks 
on the fin forward pickup plates. We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct cracked fin forward pickup plates to prevent failure of 
the fin forward pickup plates, which could result in reduced 
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(f)(4) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 
December 15, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), reduce the fin 
forward pickup bolt torque following the procedures in section 1.D., 
paragraphs A. 1) and A. 2) of the PLANNING INFORMATION in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, 
dated June 29, 2015.
    (2) At or before reaching 2,000 hours total time-in-service 
(TTIS) or within the next 150 hours TIS after December 15, 2015 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS or 12 months, 
whichever occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection and liquid 
penetrant inspection of the fin forward pickup plates for any 
evidence of cracking. Do the inspections following the procedures in 
sections 2.A. and 2.B. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, 
dated June 29, 2015.
    (3) If cracks are found during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the fin 
forward pickup plates with new fin forward pickup plates, part 
number (P/N) 11-03375-1. Do the replacement following the procedures 
in section 2.C. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, 
dated June

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29, 2015. This replacement terminates the repetitive inspections 
required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
    (4) If no cracks are found during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, at or before reaching 6,000 hours TTIS 
or within the next 600 hours TIS after December 15, 2015 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, replace the fin 
forward pickup plates, P/N 11-10281-1, with P/N 11-03375-1. Do the 
replacement following the procedures in section 2.D. of the 
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015. This 
replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD .

(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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; 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 Authority (CAA) AD DCA/750XL/18A, 
dated August 4, 2015, for related information. You may examine the 
MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3620-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited service information identified 
in this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, 
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand, phone: +64 7 
843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
816-329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3620.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 2, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-28338 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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Conclusion that is likely to exist or develop on 60329, October 7, 2014) and adding the
We reviewed the relevant data and products identified in this rulemaking following new AD:
determined that air safety and the action. 2015–23–03 Pacific Aerospace Limited:
public interest require adopting the AD Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–18319; Docket No.
as proposed except for minor editorial FAA–2015–3620; Directorate Identifier
changes. We have determined that these We determined that this AD will not 2015–CE–024–AD.
minor changes: have federalism implications under (a) Effective Date
• Are consistent with the intent that Executive Order 13132. This AD will
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) becomes
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR not have a substantial direct effect on
effective December 15, 2015.
51966, August 27, 2015) for correcting the States, on the relationship between
the unsafe condition; and the national government and the States, (b) Affected ADs
• Do not add any additional burden or on the distribution of power and This AD replaces AD 2014–20–13,
upon the public than was already responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–17986 (79 FR 60329, October
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 51966, levels of government. 7, 2014).
August 27, 2015). For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
certify this AD: This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Related Service Information Under 1
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial
CFR Part 51
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, numbers through XL–193, XL–195, and XL–
We reviewed Pacific Aerospace (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 197, certificated in any category.
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin the DOT Regulatory Policies and
PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, (d) Subject
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
2015. The service bulletin describes Air Transport Association of America
1979), (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.
procedures for reducing the torque (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
setting for the fin forward pickup bolt. in Alaska, and (e) Reason
The service bulletin also introduces a (4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by mandatory
new, improved replacement fin forward economic impact, positive or negative, continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
pickup plate, part number (P/N) 11– on a substantial number of small entities originated by an aviation authority of another
0375–1, to replace P/N 11–10281–1. under the criteria of the Regulatory country to identify and correct an unsafe
This service information is reasonably Flexibility Act.
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
available because the interested parties describes the unsafe condition as fatigue
have access to it through their normal Examining the AD Docket cracks on the fin forward pickup plates. We
course of business or by the means are issuing this AD to detect and correct
You may examine the AD docket on cracked fin forward pickup plates to prevent
identified in the ADDRESSES section of the Internet at http:// failure of the fin forward pickup plates,
this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for which could result in reduced control.
Costs of Compliance and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (f) Actions and Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 3620; or in person at the Docket
Unless already done, do the actions in
18 products of U.S. registry. We also Management Facility between 9 a.m.
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD:
estimate that it will take about 22 work- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (1) Within the next 150 hours time-in-
hours per product to comply with all except Federal holidays. The AD docket service (TIS) after December 15, 2015 (the
the requirements of this AD. The contains the NPRM, the regulatory effective date of this AD), reduce the fin
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. evaluation, any comments received, and forward pickup bolt torque following the
Required parts will cost about $1,692 other information. The street address for procedures in section 1.D., paragraphs A. 1)
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– and A. 2) of the PLANNING INFORMATION
per product. in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory
Based on these figures, we estimate 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5,
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to dated June 29, 2015.
be $64,116, or $3,562 per product. docket shortly after receipt.
(2) At or before reaching 2,000 hours total
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 time-in-service (TTIS) or within the next 150
Authority for This Rulemaking hours TIS after December 15, 2015 (the
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference, later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. not to exceed 600 hours TIS or 12 months,
section 106, describes the authority of whichever occurs first, do a detailed visual
Adoption of the Amendment inspection and liquid penetrant inspection of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Accordingly, under the authority the fin forward pickup plates for any
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more evidence of cracking. Do the inspections
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
following the procedures in sections 2.A. and
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
2.B. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015.
General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES (3) If cracks are found during any
section, Congress charges the FAA with inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD, before further flight, replace the fin
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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continues to read as follows: forward pickup plates with new fin forward
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. pickup plates, part number (P/N) 11–03375–
for practices, methods, and procedures 1. Do the replacement following the
the Administrator finds necessary for procedures in section 2.C. of the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
safety in air commerce. This regulation ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
because it addresses an unsafe condition removing Amendment 39–17986 (79 FR Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June

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29, 2015. This replacement terminates the (4) You may view this service information Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
repetitive inspections required in paragraph at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
(f)(2) of this AD. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email
(4) If no cracks are found during any information on the availability of this
sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You may
inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
AD, at or before reaching 6,000 hours TTIS addition, you can access this service review a copy of the referenced service
or within the next 600 hours TIS after information on the Internet at http:// information at the FAA, Office of the
December 15, 2015 (the effective date of this www.regulations.gov by searching for and Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
AD), whichever occurs later, replace the fin locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3620. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
forward pickup plates, P/N 11–10281–1, with (5) You may view this service information Fort Worth, TX 76177.
P/N 11–03375–1. Do the replacement that is incorporated by reference at the
following the procedures in section 2.D. of National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service the availability of this material at NARA, call
the Internet at http://
Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
29, 2015. This replacement terminates the
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
repetitive inspections required in paragraph
(f)(2) of this AD . 1008; or in person at the Docket
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 2, 2015.
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Melvin Johnson,
The following provisions also apply to this Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, contains this AD, any incorporated-by-
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Aircraft Certification Service.
reference service information, the
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, [FR Doc. 2015–28338 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am]
economic evaluation, any comments
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs BILLING CODE 4910–13–P received, and other information. The
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to street address for the Docket Operations
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation, Docket
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri Federal Aviation Administration Operations Office, M–30, West Building
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Before using any approved AMOC on any
14 CFR Part 39
DC 20590.
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify [Docket No. FAA–2015–1008; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in Identifier 2013–SW–064–AD; Amendment
the FAA Flight Standards District Office 39–18317; AD 2015–23–01]
Stephen Kowalski, Aviation Safety
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Engineer, New York Aircraft
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement RIN 2120–AA64 Certification Office, Engine & Propeller
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Directorate, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite
a manufacturer or other source, use these Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate (516) 228–7327; email
actions are considered FAA-approved if they Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft stephen.kowalski@faa.gov.
are approved by the State of Design Authority Corporation)
(or their delegated agent). You are required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to assure the product is airworthy before it AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Discussion
is returned to service. Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule. On April 22, 2015, at 80 FR 22436, the
(h) Related Information
Federal Register published our notice of
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority SUMMARY: We are adopting a new proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
(CAA) AD DCA/750XL/18A, dated August 4, airworthiness directive (AD) for proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
2015, for related information. You may Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) adding an AD that would apply to
examine the MCAI on the Internet at Model 269A, 269A–1, 269B, 269C,
http://www.regulations.gov/ Sikorsky Model 269A, 269A–1, 269B,
269C–1, 269D, and TH–55A helicopters. 269C, 269C–1, 269D, and TH–55A
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3620-0002.
This AD requires repetitively inspecting helicopters. The NPRM proposed to
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference and lubricating the tail rotor (T/R) require, within 100 hours time-in-
(1) The Director of the Federal Register driveshaft splined fittings. This AD was service (TIS), a one-time inspection and
approved the incorporation by reference prompted by a report that the T/R lubrication of the T/R driveshaft splined
(IBR) of the service information listed in this driveshaft can disconnect due to fittings and replacing a splined fitting
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR deterioration of the splined coupling. and the T/R driveshaft if the fitting has
part 51. The actions are intended to detect and
(2) You must use this service information excessive wear. If the helicopter has a T/
prevent excessive wear of the splined R driveshaft grease fitting installed, the
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. coupling, which could lead to failure of NPRM also proposed to require
(i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory the T/R driveshaft and subsequent loss inspecting each grease fitting for certain
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, of control of the helicopter. conditions and replacing the grease
dated June 29, 2015. DATES: This AD is effective December fitting if necessary. The NPRM also
(ii) Reserved. 15, 2015. proposed to require, at intervals not
(3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited service The Director of the Federal Register exceeding 100 hours TIS, inspecting the
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information identified in this AD, contact approved the incorporation by reference T/R driveshaft for straightness, twists,
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, of certain documents listed in this AD
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, and scratches; inspecting each forward
New Zealand, phone: +64 7 843 6144; fax:
as of December 15, 2015. and aft T/R driveshaft splines for wear;
+64 7 843 6134; email: pacific@ ADDRESSES: For service information and correcting the torque of each main
aerospace.co.nz; Internet: identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky transmission aft pinion nut. The
www.aerospace.co.nz. Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service proposed requirements were prompted

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective December 15, 2015.
Contact		Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 69569
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 69569 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 217 (November 10, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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