80 FR 76201 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 235 (December 8, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 235 (December 8, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-30633 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 235 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76201-76205] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30633] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 235 / Tuesday, December 8, 2015 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 76201]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0627; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-002-AD; Amendment 39-18337; AD 2015-24-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a certain level in that tank may have allowed the fuel to move away from the tank outlet during certain maneuvers. This AD requires installing a fuel system management placard on the airplane instrument panel and adding text to the Limitations Section of the pilot's operating handbook (POH)/airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 12, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: none; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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- 0627; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ansel James, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5576; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2015 (80 FR 15171). The NPRM was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a certain level in that tank may have allowed the fuel to move away from the tank outlet during certain maneuvers. The NPRM proposed to require installing a fuel system management placard on the airplane instrument panel and adding text to the Limitations Section of the pilot's operating handbook (POH)/ airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 15171, March 23, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request for Local Fabrication of the Required Warning Placard Edward Rognerud and an anonymous commenter requested that the AD be written to allow for the local fabrication of the required warning placard as long as it contains the exact warning text mandated by the service information and is printed in 8-point type. The anonymous commenter also requested that the AD allow for the installation of the warning placard onto the instrument panel at any location that does not obscure existing controls, instruments, or markings and is in clear view of the pilot. The commenters requested this change as a means of controlling the cost of compliance without compromising safety. We agree with the commenters that local fabrication of the warning placard may be necessary if the shape of the placard available from Piper Aircraft, Inc. does not fit on the instrument panel. The service information contains the exact text, font size, and installation restrictions necessary for the local fabrication of a compliant placard. Paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD included instructions to fabricate and install the placard. This implied that the placard can only be fabricated if the placard available from Piper Aircraft, Inc. does not fit on the instrument panel. We revised the AD as requested to allow for the fabrication of the placard following the instructions in the service information under any condition. Request for Local Fabrication of the Supplemental Page for Updating of the Aircraft's POH/AFM Edward Rognerud and an anonymous commenter requested the updating of the airplane's POH/AFM by inserting a locally fabricated supplemental page into the Limitation Section as an alternative to inserting a supplemental page bought from Piper Aircraft, Inc. We infer the commenter's meaning to be that a locally fabricated supplemental [[Page 76202]] page will meet the requirements of the AD. The commenters requested this change as a means of controlling the cost of compliance without compromising safety. We agree with the commenters that compliance can be shown with paragraph (h)(3) of the AD by inserting into the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM a locally made supplemental page containing the applicable placard text or a supplemental page procured from Piper Aircraft, Inc. We revised the AD as requested. Request Private Pilot Certificate as a Minimum Credential for AD Signoff in Logbook An anonymous commenter requested a private pilot certificate as a minimum credential for AD signoff in airplane's logbook. The anonymous commenter requested this change to control cost of compliance without compromising safety. We agree with the anonymous commenter. We determined that the installation of a purchased or locally fabricated supplemental page into the POH/AFM can be done by the owner/operator with at least a private pilot certificate. We have also determined that the local fabrication and installation of the placard following the instructions in the service bulletin can be done by the owner/operator with at least a private pilot certificate. We revised the AD as requested. Request Withdrawal of the NPRM Jeffrey Aryan commented that the proposed AD is not appropriate. The commenter also wrote that the proposed AD would add a more cumbersome display to an already crowded flight deck. We infer that the commenter requested withdrawal of the NPRM. We disagree. The FAA evaluated all relevant information and determined that the addition of the placard to the instrument panel and the supplemental pages to the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM will address the unsafe condition identified in the AD. We made no change to the AD as a result of this comment. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:[Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 15171, March 23, 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 15171, March 23, 2015). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014, calls for/describes actions for, when necessary, installing the correct fuel warning placard on the instrument panel and adding correct text of that fuel warning placard in the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM. This 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 proposed AD affects 3,000 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection to determine if .5 work-hour x $85 per Not Applicable.... $42.50 $127,500 placard, if installed, and hour = $42.50. Limitations Section of the POH/ AFM are compliant with Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary placard/POH/AFM order and installation that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need any necessary placard/POH/AFM order and installation: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Order and install replacement placard...... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $40 $125 Order updated POH/AFM and install updated .5 work-hour x $85 per hour = 300 342.50 pages. $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order [[Page 76203]] 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-24-05 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes: Amendment 39-18337; Docket No. FAA-2015-0627; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-002-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 12, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model Serial No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PA-23-250 (Six Place) Aztec ``B''. 27-2322 through 27-2504, FUEL INJECTED ONLY PA-23-250 (Six Place) and PA-E23- 27-2505 through 27-4866, 27-7304917 250 (Six Place) Aztec ``C,'' through 27-7405476 ``D'' and ``E''. PA-24-250 Comanche................ 24-2563, 24-2844 through 24-3641, 24- 3643 through 24-3687, FUEL INJECTED ONLY PA-24-260 Comanche................ 24-3642, 24-4000 through 24-4299, 24- 4300 through 24-4782, 24-4784 through 24-4803, FUEL INJECTED ONLY PA-24-260 Comanche ``C''.......... 24-4783, 24-4804 through 24-5047 PA-24-400 Comanche................ 26-1 through 26-148 PA-30 Twin Comanche............... 30-1 through 30-2000 PA-31 and PA-31-300 Navajo........ 31-2 to 31-861, 31-7300901 through 31-7300923, 31-7300925, 31-7300927, 31-7300929, 31-7300931 PA-31P Navajo..................... 31P-1 through 31P-80, 31P-7300110 through 31P-7300115 PA-39 Twin Comanche C/R........... 39-1 through 39-155 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 1130, PLACARDS AND MARKINGS; Interior Placards. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a certain level in that tank may have allowed the fuel to move away from the tank outlet during certain maneuvers. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of engine power or engine shutdown, which may result in loss of control. (f) Compliance Unless already done, within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 12, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, as applicable, including all subparagraphs. (g) Fuel Warning Placard Inspection (1) Inspect the fuel warning placard, if existing, following the Instructions section, of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. If the placard is present and compliant with the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014, then no further action regarding the placard is required. (2) If the fuel warning placard is not present or not compliant with the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014, then order the applicable placard from Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address identified in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Alternatively, you may fabricate the applicable fuel warning placard following the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. Install the fabricated fuel warning placard or the fuel warning placard obtained from Piper Aircraft, Inc. following the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. (h) Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Inspection (1) Inspect the Limitations Section of the applicable POH/AFM following the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. (2) If the Limitations Section of the applicable POH/AFM contains the exact text found in table 2 of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014, there is no need for a POH/AFM revision. (3) If the Limitations Section of the applicable POH/AFM does not contain the exact text found in Table 2 of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014, then revise the POH/AFM by inserting into the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM a fabricated supplemental page containing the applicable placard text from the Appendix to this AD or a supplemental page obtained from Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address identified in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. (i) Pilot Authorization In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR 43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, to include all subparagraphs, may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417. This authority is not applicable to airplanes being operated under 14 CFR part 119. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as [[Page 76204]] appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Ansel James, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474- 5576; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. (l) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: none; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. (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. (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. Appendix to AD 2015-24-05--Models Affected/Model Serial Numbers/ Applicable Text for Supplemental Page to Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Placard text for Models affected Model serial No. limitations section of the POH/AFM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PA-24-250 Comanche with fuel 24-2563, 24-2844 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT injection. through 24-3641, 24- ED MANEUVERS, 3643 through 24- INCLUDING SIDE 3687. SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANK IN USE IS LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-24-260 Comanche with fuel 24-3642, 24-4000 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT injection. through 24-4299, 24- ED MANEUVERS, 4300 through 24- INCLUDING SIDE 4782, 24-4784 SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS through 24-4803. OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANK IN USE IS LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-24-260 ``C'' Comanche.... 24-4783, 24-4804 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT through 24-5047. ED MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANK IN USE IS LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-24-400 Comanche.......... 26-1 through 26-148. WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ED MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANK IN USE IS NOT FULL. PA-31 & PA-31-300 Navajo.... 31-2 to 31-861, 31- WARNING--UNCOORDINAT 7300901 through 31- ED MANEUVERS, 7300923, 31- INCLUDING SIDE 7300925, 31- SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS 7300927, 31- OR MORE, FOR ANY 7300929, 31-7300931. REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \3/4\ FULL. PA-31P Navajo............... 31P-1 through 31P- WARNING--UNCOORDINAT 80, 31P-7300110 ED MANEUVERS, through 31P-7300115. INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \3/4\ FULL. PA-23-250 (six place) Aztec 27-2322 through 27- WARNING--UNCOORDINAT B with fuel injection. 2504. ED MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. [[Page 76205]] PA-23-250 (six place) Aztec 27-2505 through 27- WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ``C'' PA-E23-250 (six 3836, 27-3838 ED MANEUVERS, place) Aztec ``C''. through 27-3943. INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-23-250 (six place) Aztec 27-3837, 27-3944 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ``D'' PA-E23-250 (six through 27-4425, 27- ED MANEUVERS, place) Aztec ``D''. 4427 through 27- INCLUDING SIDE 4573. SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-23-250 (six place) Aztec 27-4426, 27-4574 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ``E'' PA-E23-250 (six through 27-7405476. ED MANEUVERS, place) Aztec ``E''. INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/2\ FULL. PA-30 Twin Comanche......... 30-1 through 30-2000 WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ED MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/4\ FULL. PA-39 Twin Comanche......... 39-1 through 39-155. WARNING--UNCOORDINAT ED MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30 SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE LESS THAN \1/4\ FULL. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 24, 2015. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-30633 Filed 12-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–0627; Directorate evaluation, any comments received, and
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Ansel James, Aerospace Engineer, compromising safety.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, We agree with the commenters that
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College local fabrication of the warning placard
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–23–250, Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) may be necessary if the shape of the
PA–24–250, PA–24–260, PA–24–400, 474–5576; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: placard available from Piper Aircraft,
PA–30, PA–31, PA–31–300, PA–31P, ansel.james@faa.gov. Inc. does not fit on the instrument
PA–39, and PA–E23–250 airplanes. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: panel. The service information contains
AD was prompted by an accident the exact text, font size, and installation
caused by fuel starvation where the Discussion restrictions necessary for the local
shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel We issued a notice of proposed fabrication of a compliant placard.
below a certain level in that tank may rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD
have allowed the fuel to move away part 39 by adding an AD that would included instructions to fabricate and
from the tank outlet during certain apply to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. install the placard. This implied that the
maneuvers. This AD requires installing Models PA–23–250, PA–24–250, PA– placard can only be fabricated if the
a fuel system management placard on 24–260, PA–24–400, PA–30, PA–31, placard available from Piper Aircraft,
the airplane instrument panel and PA–31–300, PA–31P, PA–39, and PA– Inc. does not fit on the instrument
adding text to the Limitations Section of E23–250 airplanes. The NPRM panel.
the pilot’s operating handbook (POH)/ published in the Federal Register on We revised the AD as requested to
airplane flight manual (AFM). We are March 23, 2015 (80 FR 15171). The allow for the fabrication of the placard
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe NPRM was prompted by an accident following the instructions in the service
condition on these products. caused by fuel starvation where the information under any condition.
DATES: This AD is effective January 12, shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel
2016. Request for Local Fabrication of the
below a certain level in that tank may
The Director of the Federal Register Supplemental Page for Updating of the
have allowed the fuel to move away
approved the incorporation by reference Aircraft’s POH/AFM
from the tank outlet during certain
of a certain publication listed in this AD maneuvers. The NPRM proposed to Edward Rognerud and an anonymous
as of January 12, 2016. require installing a fuel system commenter requested the updating of
ADDRESSES: For service information management placard on the airplane the airplane’s POH/AFM by inserting a
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identified in this AD, contact Piper instrument panel and adding text to the locally fabricated supplemental page
Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Limitations Section of the pilot’s into the Limitation Section as an
Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; operating handbook (POH)/airplane alternative to inserting a supplemental
telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none; flight manual (AFM). We are issuing page bought from Piper Aircraft, Inc. We
email: customer.service@piper.com; this AD to correct the unsafe condition infer the commenter’s meaning to be
Internet: www.piper.com. You may view on these products. that a locally fabricated supplemental
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13132. This AD will not have a under the criteria of the Regulatory § 39.13 [Amended]
substantial direct effect on the States, on Flexibility Act.
the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the following new airworthiness
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation directive (AD):
responsibilities among the various safety, Incorporation by reference, 2015–24–05 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes:
levels of government. Safety. Amendment 39–18337; Docket No.
For the reasons discussed above, I Adoption of the Amendment FAA–2015–0627; Directorate Identifier
certify that this AD: 2015–CE–002–AD.
Accordingly, under the authority
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory delegated to me by the Administrator, (a) Effective Date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as This AD is effective January 12, 2016.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under follows:
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS None.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation DIRECTIVES
in Alaska, and (c) Applicability
(4) Will not have a significant ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 This AD applies to the following Piper
economic impact, positive or negative, continues to read as follows: Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any
on a substantial number of small entities Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. category:
Model Serial No.
PA–23–250 (Six Place) Aztec ‘‘B’’ ..................................... 27–2322 through 27–2504, FUEL INJECTED ONLY
PA–23–250 (Six Place) and PA–E23–250 (Six Place) 27–2505 through 27–4866, 27–7304917 through 27–7405476
Aztec ‘‘C,’’ ‘‘D’’ and ‘‘E’’.
PA–24–250 Comanche ...................................................... 24–2563, 24–2844 through 24–3641, 24–3643 through 24–3687, FUEL INJECTED
ONLY
PA–24–260 Comanche ...................................................... 24–3642, 24–4000 through 24–4299, 24–4300 through 24–4782, 24–4784 through
24–4803, FUEL INJECTED ONLY
PA–24–260 Comanche ‘‘C’’ ............................................... 24–4783, 24–4804 through 24–5047
PA–24–400 Comanche ...................................................... 26–1 through 26–148
PA–30 Twin Comanche ..................................................... 30–1 through 30–2000
PA–31 and PA–31–300 Navajo ......................................... 31–2 to 31–861, 31–7300901 through 31–7300923, 31–7300925, 31–7300927, 31–
7300929, 31–7300931
PA–31P Navajo .................................................................. 31P–1 through 31P–80, 31P–7300110 through 31P–7300115
PA–39 Twin Comanche C/R .............................................. 39–1 through 39–155
(d) Subject December 16, 2014, then no further action exact text found in Table 2 of Piper Aircraft,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ regarding the placard is required. Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America (2) If the fuel warning placard is not dated December 16, 2014, then revise the
present or not compliant with the POH/AFM by inserting into the Limitations
Code 1130, PLACARDS AND MARKINGS;
Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Section of the POH/AFM a fabricated
Interior Placards.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated supplemental page containing the applicable
(e) Unsafe Condition December 16, 2014, then order the applicable placard text from the Appendix to this AD or
placard from Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the a supplemental page obtained from Piper
This AD was prompted by an accident
address identified in paragraph (l)(3) of this Aircraft, Inc. at the address identified in
caused by fuel starvation where the shape of
AD. Alternatively, you may fabricate the paragraph (l)(3) of this AD.
the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a certain
applicable fuel warning placard following the
level in that tank may have allowed the fuel Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. (i) Pilot Authorization
to move away from the tank outlet during Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR
certain maneuvers. We are issuing this AD to December 16, 2014. Install the fabricated fuel 43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by
prevent loss of engine power due to fuel warning placard or the fuel warning placard paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, to include
starvation. This condition, if not corrected, obtained from Piper Aircraft, Inc. following all subparagraphs, may be performed by the
could lead to loss of engine power or engine the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
shutdown, which may result in loss of Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated private pilot certificate and must be entered
control. December 16, 2014. into the airplane records showing
(f) Compliance compliance with this AD in accordance with
(h) Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)/ 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR
Unless already done, within the next 50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Inspection 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 12, (1) Inspect the Limitations Section of the maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417.
2016 (the effective date of this AD), do the applicable POH/AFM following the This authority is not applicable to airplanes
actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. being operated under 14 CFR part 119.
as applicable, including all subparagraphs. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated
December 16, 2014. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(g) Fuel Warning Placard Inspection (AMOCs)
(2) If the Limitations Section of the
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(1) Inspect the fuel warning placard, if applicable POH/AFM contains the exact text (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
existing, following the Instructions section, found in table 2 of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Bulletin No. 1266, dated December 16, 2014. December 16, 2014, there is no need for a requested using the procedures found in 14
If the placard is present and compliant with POH/AFM revision. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
the Instructions section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. (3) If the Limitations Section of the send your request to your principal inspector
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1266, dated applicable POH/AFM does not contain the or local Flight Standards District Office, as
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APPENDIX TO AD 2015–24–05—MODELS AFFECTED/MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS/APPLICABLE TEXT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
PAGE TO PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK (POH)/AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL (AFM)—Continued
Placard text for limitations section
Models affected Model serial No. of the POH/AFM
PA–23–250 (six place) Aztec ‘‘C’’ PA–E23–250 27–2505 through 27–3836, 27–3838 through WARNING—UNCOORDINATED MANEU-
(six place) Aztec ‘‘C’’. 27–3943. VERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30
SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REA-
SON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE
LESS THAN 1⁄2 FULL.
PA–23–250 (six place) Aztec ‘‘D’’ PA–E23–250 27–3837, 27–3944 through 27–4425, 27– WARNING—UNCOORDINATED MANEU-
(six place) Aztec ‘‘D’’. 4427 through 27–4573. VERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30
SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REA-
SON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE
LESS THAN 1⁄2 FULL.
PA–23–250 (six place) Aztec ‘‘E’’ PA–E23–250 27–4426, 27–4574 through 27–7405476 ........ WARNING—UNCOORDINATED MANEU-
(six place) Aztec ‘‘E’’. VERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30
SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REA-
SON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE
LESS THAN 1⁄2 FULL.
PA–30 Twin Comanche ..................................... 30–1 through 30–2000 ..................................... WARNING—UNCOORDINATED MANEU-
VERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30
SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REA-
SON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE
LESS THAN 1⁄4 FULL.
PA–39 Twin Comanche ..................................... 39–1 through 39–155 ....................................... WARNING—UNCOORDINATED MANEU-
VERS, INCLUDING SIDE SLIPS OF 30
SECONDS OR MORE, FOR ANY REA-
SON, AND FAST TAXI TURNS JUST
PRIOR TO TAKEOFF CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF POWER IF FUEL TANKS IN USE ARE
LESS THAN 1⁄4 FULL.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 9739) that provide guidance regarding Correction of Publication
November 24, 2015. the qualification of a transaction as a Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is
Pat Mullen, corporate reorganization under section amended by making the following
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 368(a)(1)(F), and which were published correcting amendments:
Aircraft Certification Service. in the Federal Register on Monday,
[FR Doc. 2015–30633 Filed 12–7–15; 8:45 am] September 21, 2015 (80 FR 56904). PART 1—INCOME TAXES
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DATES: This correction is effective
December 8, 2015 and applicable ■ Paragraph 1. The authority citation
September 21, 2015. for part 1 continues to read in part as
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: follows:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Douglas C. Bates at (202) 317–6065 (not Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
Internal Revenue Service a toll-free number). ■ Par. 2. Section 1.368–2 is amended by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: revising the last sentence of paragraph
26 CFR Part 1 (m)(4) Example 5. and revising the third
Background
[TD 9739] sentence of Example 7. to read as
The final regulations (TD 9739) that follows:
RIN 1545–BF51; 1545–BM78 are the subject of this correction are
under section 367 and 368 of the § 1.368–2 Definition of terms.
Reorganizations Under Section Internal Revenue Code. * * * * *
368(a)(1)(F); Section 367(a) and Certain Need for Correction (m) * * *
Reorganizations Under Section (4) * * *
368(a)(1)(F); Correction As published, the final regulation (TD Example 5. * * * The result would be the
9739) contains errors that may prove to same with respect to qualification under
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AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be misleading and are in need of section 368(a)(1)(F) if, instead of merging into
Treasury. clarification. S2, S1 completely liquidates or is deemed to
ACTION: Correcting amendment. liquidate by reason of a conversion in an
List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 entity disregarded as separate from its owner
SUMMARY: This document contains Income taxes, Reporting and under § 301.7701–3 of this chapter.
corrections to final regulations (TD recordkeeping requirements. * * * * *
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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 January 12, 2016. | |
| Contact | Ansel James, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5576; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 76201 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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