80 FR 8821 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 33 (February 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 33 (February 19, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-03163 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 8821-8824] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03163] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA) that would revise AD 2007-04-13. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe [[Page 8822]] condition as cracks found on the main landing gear cylinders. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://www.socata.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-2006- 26235; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006- 26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On February 8, 2007, we issued AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR 7576, February 16, 2007). That AD requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA) and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. Since we issued AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR 7576, February 16, 2007), it has been determined that the time between repetitive inspections should be extended and an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections is now available. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No. 2006-0085R2, dated January 16, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Cracks on several main landing gear (MLG) cylinders have been reported in service. This condition, if not to detected and corrected, could lead to fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could result in a collapsed MLG during take-off or landing runs, and possibly reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2006-0085 to require repetitive special detailed inspections (SDI) for cracks of the MLG shock strut cylinder and, depending on findings, relevant investigative and corrective actions. After that AD was issued, SOCATA performed an analysis to demonstrate that the inspection interval could be extended, and developed a reinforced MLG less prone to fatigue, which is embodied in production through SOCATA modification (MOD) 70-0190-32 and can be introduced in service through SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) 70- 130-32 at Revision 03. Prompted by these developments, EASA issued AD 2006-0085R1 to increase the inspection interval and to introduce the installation of a reinforced MLG on the right hand (RH) side and left hand (LH) side as an optional terminating action for the repetitive SDI required by this AD. Since that AD was issued, it was found that aeroplanes MSN 639 to 683 (inclusive) are not affected by this AD. The applicability has therefore been revised to remove those MSN. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006- 26235. Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 SOCATA has issued DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. The DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, describes procedures for repetitively inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) for cracks and replacing cracked MLG with a reinforced MLG as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 431 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. [[Page 8823]] operators to be $109,905, or $255 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $6,000, for a cost of $6,340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR 75776, February 16, 2007), and adding the following new AD: SOCATA (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA): Docket No. FAA-2006-26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 6, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD revises AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945, (72 FR 75776, February 16, 2007) (``AD 2007-04-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638 and 687, that: (1) Are not equipped with a left-hand main landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N) D68161 or D68161-1 and a right-hand MLG body P/N D68162 or D68162-1; and (2) are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on several main landing gear (MLG) cylinders. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could cause the MLG to fail. This failure could result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing and possible reduced structural integrity of the airplane. We are revising AD 2007-04-13 to increase the time between the repetitive inspections and to incorporate an optional modification to terminate the required repetitive inspections. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD: (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 1,750 landings but less than 3,501 landings since new: (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 100 landings after March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04- 13), following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006, or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. (ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed. (2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 3,500 landings since new: (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 25 landings after March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13), following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006, or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. (ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed. (3) If any cracks are detected during any inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs: (i) Before further flight, remove the affected landing gear leg and confirm the presence of the crack with dye penetrant inspection or fluorescent penetrant inspection. (ii) If the crack is confirmed, before further flight, contact SOCATA at the address in paragraph (h) of this AD to coordinate the FAA-approved landing gear repair/replacement and implement any FAA- approved repair/replacement instructions obtained from SOCATA, or replace the cracked landing gear with a reinforced landing gear specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required by this AD. (4) If you do not know the number of landings, follow the instructions in the Compliance section of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006. (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: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any [[Page 8824]] airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2006-0085R2, dated January 16, 2015. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006-26235. For service information related to this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://www.socat.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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 6, 2015. Robert Busto, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-03163 Filed 2-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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impacts all growers and handlers by PA, OR, UT, WA, and WI. No changes PART 930—TART CHERRIES GROWN
allowing them to better anticipate the in those requirements as a result of this IN THE STATES OF MICHIGAN, NEW
revenues their tart cherries would action are necessary. Should any YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OREGON,
generate. Growers and handlers, changes become necessary, they would UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND
regardless of size, would benefit from be submitted to OMB for approval. WISCONSIN
the stabilizing effects of this restriction. This action would not impose any
In addition, the increased carry-out additional reporting or recordkeeping ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
should provide processors enough requirements on either small or large part 930 continues to read as follows:
supply to meet market needs going into tart cherry handlers. As with all Federal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
the next season. marketing order programs, reports and ■ 2. Section 930.151 is added to read as
The Board considered some forms are periodically reviewed to follows:
alternatives in its preliminary restriction reduce information requirements and
discussions that affected this duplication by industry and public § 930.151 Desirable carry-out inventory
recommended action. The first sector agencies. For the crop year beginning on July 1,
alternative concerned the average sales AMS is committed to complying with 2014, the desirable carry-out inventory,
in estimating demand for the coming the E-Government Act, to promote the for the purposes of determining an
season, and the second alternative use of the internet and other optimum supply volume, will be 50
regarded the recommended carry-out information technologies to provide million pounds.
figure. increased opportunities for citizen ■ 3. Section 930.256 is added to read as
Regarding demand, the Board began access to Government information and follows:
with the actual sales average of 198 services, and for other purposes.
million pounds. There was concern, USDA has not identified any relevant § 930.256 Free and restricted percentages
however that this value, which for the 2014–15 crop year.
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap or
incorporated the weather-related crop conflict with this proposed rule. The percentages for tart cherries
failure of 2012, would result in an over- In addition, the Board’s meeting was handled by handlers during the crop
restrictive calculation. After considering widely publicized throughout the tart year beginning on July 1, 2014, which
options in the range of 24 to 52 million shall be free and restricted, respectively,
cherry industry and all interested
pounds, the Board determined that an are designated as follows: Free
persons were invited to attend the
adjustment of 52 million pounds, to percentage, 80 percent and restricted
meeting and participate in Board
reach an average demand of 250 million percentage, 20 percent.
deliberations on all issues. Like all
pounds, was most appropriate for the
Board meetings, the June 26, 2014, and Dated: February 11, 2015.
industry. Thus the other alternatives
September 11, 2014, meetings were Rex A. Barnes,
were rejected and the Board
public meetings and all entities, both Associate Administrator, Agricultural
recommended the 52 million pound
large and small, were able to express Marketing Service.
economic adjustment.
Regarding the carry-out value, the views on this issue. Finally, interested [FR Doc. 2015–03406 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am]
Board considered keeping this value at persons are invited to submit comments BILLING CODE P
the order’s 20 million pound maximum. on this proposed rule, including the
However, many noted that the industry regulatory and informational impacts of
now regularly carries over more volume this action on small businesses. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
than in the past to keep its expanded A small business guide on complying
product lines supplied at the end of the with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop Federal Aviation Administration
season. One member noted that even at marketing agreements and orders may
the end of the disaster season, there be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ 14 CFR Part 39
were 17 million pounds carried out. MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26235; Directorate
Another noted that the 81 million Any questions about the compliance
Identifier 2006–CE–065–AD]
pound carry-in this season was seen as guide should be sent to Jeffrey Smutny
burdensome. Others were concerned at the previously mentioned address in RIN 2120–AA64
that in addition to the previous the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA
adjustment, too high of a carry-out
A 30-day comment period is provided Airplanes
figure might discourage using reserves
to protect the industry from another to allow interested persons to respond AGENCY: Federal Aviation
disaster. The Board considered 60 to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed Administration (FAA), Department of
million pounds and 30 million pounds, appropriate because this proposed rule Transportation (DOT).
but these were considered respectively would need to be in place as soon as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
too large and too restrictive and thus possible since handlers are already (NPRM).
were rejected. The Board then reached shipping tart cherries from the 2014–15
a consensus and recommended the crop. All written comments timely SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Secretary increase the maximum carry- received will be considered before a airworthiness directive (AD) for
out to 50 million pounds for the 2014– final determination is made on this SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
2015 season alone. matter. (type certificate previously held by
In accordance with the Paperwork List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 930 EADS SOCATA) that would revise AD
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 2007–04–13. This proposed AD results
Chapter 35), the order’s information Marketing agreements, Reporting and from mandatory continuing
collection requirements have been recordkeeping requirements, Tart airworthiness information (MCAI)
previously approved by the Office of cherries. originated by an aviation authority of
Management and Budget (OMB) and For the reasons set forth in the another country to identify and correct
assigned OMB No. 0581–0177, Tart preamble, 7 CFR part 930 is proposed to an unsafe condition on an aviation
Cherries Grown in the States of MI, NY, be amended as follows: product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
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operators to be $109,905, or $255 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (ii) If no cracks are detected during the
product. 39 as follows: inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of
In addition, we estimate that any this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
necessary follow-on actions would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a
DIRECTIVES reinforced landing gear specified in
about 4 work-hours and require parts
paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the
costing $6,000, for a cost of $6,340 per Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER–
product. We have no way of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
determining the number of products Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated
that may need these actions. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. December 2014, is installed.
(2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by forging body totaling more than 3,500
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Amendment 39–14945 (72 FR landings since new:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 75776, February 16, 2007), and adding (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: within 25 landings after March 23, 2007 (the
effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: SOCATA (type certificate previously held by following the Accomplishment Instructions
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more EADS SOCATA): Docket No. FAA–2006– of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
detail the scope of the Agency’s 26235; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE– Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
authority. 065–AD. 2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Revision 3, dated December 2014.
We must receive comments by April 6,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: 2015. (ii) If no cracks are detected during the
General requirements.’’ Under that inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD revises AD 2007–04–13, intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–14945, (72 FR 75776, reinforced landing gear specified in
February 16, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–04–13’’). paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the
for practices, methods, and procedures
Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER–
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated
is within the scope of that authority 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638 December 2014, is installed.
because it addresses an unsafe condition and 687, that: (3) If any cracks are detected during any
that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Are not equipped with a left-hand main inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1)
products identified in this rulemaking landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N) through (f)(2) of this AD, including all
action. D68161 or D68161–1 and a right-hand MLG subparagraphs:
body P/N D68162 or D68162–1; and (i) Before further flight, remove the affected
Regulatory Findings (2) are certificated in any category. landing gear leg and confirm the presence of
We determined that this proposed AD (d) Subject the crack with dye penetrant inspection or
would not have federalism implications fluorescent penetrant inspection.
Air Transport Association of America (ii) If the crack is confirmed, before further
under Executive Order 13132. This (ATA) Code 32: Landing gear. flight, contact SOCATA at the address in
proposed AD would not have a paragraph (h) of this AD to coordinate the
(e) Reason
substantial direct effect on the States, on FAA-approved landing gear repair/
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
replacement and implement any FAA-
Government and the States, or on the found on several main landing gear (MLG)
approved repair/replacement instructions
cylinders. We are issuing this proposed AD
distribution of power and to detect and correct cracks in the shock strut
obtained from SOCATA, or replace the
responsibilities among the various cracked landing gear with a reinforced
cylinder of the MLG, which could cause the
levels of government. MLG to fail. This failure could result in a landing gear specified in paragraph E.
For the reasons discussed above, I collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing and Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
certify this proposed regulation: possible reduced structural integrity of the Instructions in DAHER–SOCATA TBM
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplane. We are revising AD 2007–04–13 to Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, increase the time between the repetitive 130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This
inspections and to incorporate an optional replacement terminates the repetitive
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
modification to terminate the required inspections required by this AD.
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (4) If you do not know the number of
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, repetitive inspections.
landings, follow the instructions in the
1979), (f) Actions and Compliance Compliance section of EADS SOCATA TBM
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Unless already done, do the following Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
in Alaska, and actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of 130, dated January 2006.
(4) Will not have a significant this AD:
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
economic impact, positive or negative, (1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
on a substantial number of small entities retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with The following provisions also apply to this
under the criteria of the Regulatory forging body totaling more than 1,750 AD:
landings but less than 3,501 landings since (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Flexibility Act.
new: (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) Inspect the forging body for cracks FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
within 100 landings after March 23, 2007 (the for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
safety, Incorporation by reference, following the Accomplishment Instructions ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace
Safety. of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
The Proposed Amendment Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816)
Accordingly, under the authority Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130, 329–4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov.
delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 3, dated December 2014. Before using any approved AMOC on any
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airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify portion of Charleston Harbor, for each suggestion or recommendation.
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in preventing non-participant vessels from You may submit your comments and
the FAA Flight Standards District Office entering, transiting through, anchoring material online at http://
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. in, or remaining within the regulated www.regulations.gov, or by fax, mail, or
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
area unless authorized by the Captain of hand delivery, but please use only one
a manufacturer or other source, use these the Port Charleston or a designated of these means. If you submit a
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective representative. comment online, it will be considered
actions are considered FAA-approved if they DATES: Comments and related material received by the Coast Guard when you
are approved by the State of Design Authority successfully transmit the comment. If
must be received by the Coast Guard on
(or their delegated agent). You are required you fax, hand deliver, or mail your
to assure the product is airworthy before it
or before March 23, 2015.
comment, it will be considered as
is returned to service. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments having been received by the Coast
identified by docket number using any Guard when it is received at the Docket
(h) Related Information
one of the following methods: Management Facility. We recommend
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
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January 16, 2015. You may examine the (2) Fax: 202–493–2251.
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service information related to this AD, Department of Transportation, West submission.
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February 6, 2015. these three methods. please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
Robert Busto, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If postcard or envelope. We will consider
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, you have questions on this rule, call or all comments and material received
Aircraft Certification Service. email Chief Warrant Officer Christopher during the comment period and may
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telephone (843) 740–3184, email
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SECURITY as being available in the docket, go to
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