81 FR 12796 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12796-12799] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04417] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7205; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-025-AD; Amendment 39-18419; AD 2016-05-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 12797]] SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-12-12, which applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and PA-31-350 airplanes. AD 96-12-12 requires a one-time inspection of the bulkhead assembly at fuselage station (FS) 317.75 for cracks and the installation of one of two reinforcement kits determined by whether cracks were found during the inspection. This new AD requires repetitive inspections of the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75 for cracks, repair of cracks as necessary, and the installation of a reinforcement modification. This AD was prompted by cracks found in the FS 317.75 upper bulkhead. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (415) 330-9500; email: [email protected]; and Internet: http://www.piper.com/technical-publications/. 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 and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7205. 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- 7205; 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: Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 96-12-12, Amendment 39-9654 (61 FR 28732, June 6, 1996) (``AD 96-12-12''). AD 96-12-12 applied to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, and PA-31-350 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2015 (80 FR 76398). The NPRM was prompted by cracks found in the fuselage station (FS) 317.75 upper bulkhead, which could cause structural failure of the vertical fin forward spar and lead to loss of control. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75 for cracks, repair of cracks as necessary, and the installation of a reinforcement modification to prevent cracks from developing. 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 comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 76398, December 9, 2015) and the FAA's response to the comment. Request Erin Talbott of Hageland Aviation Service commented that the estimated labor of 8 work-hours to install the reinforcement modification was incorrect. The commenter's company installed the modification on 3 of their airplanes, and the correct estimated work- hours for installation of the reinforcement modification was 32 work- hours. We infer from the comment that the commenter requests we change the number of work-hours to more accurately state the estimated labor cost. The FAA agrees with this comment, and we have revised the estimated Cost of Compliance section to reflect this change. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this 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 76398, December 9, 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 76398, December 9, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, dated October 22, 2015. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75, repairing any cracks found, and installation of a reinforcement modification to prevent cracks from developing. 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 final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 977 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 of the bulkhead 2 work-hours x Not applicable.............. $170 $166,090 assembly. $85 per hour = $170. Repair/reinforcement of 32 work-hours x 500......................... 3,220 3,145,940 bulkhead assembly. $85 per hour = $2,720. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 12798]] 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 have 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-12-12, Amendment 39-9654 (61 FR 28732, June 6, 1996), and adding the following new AD: 2016-05-01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18419; Docket No. FAA- 2015-7205; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-025-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces 96-12-12, Amendment 39-9654 (61 FR 28732, June 6, 1996) (``AD 96-12-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes listed in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category: (1) Models PA-31, PA-31-300, and PA-31-325: Serial numbers 31-2 through 31-900 and 31-7300901 through 31-8312019; and (2) Model PA-31-350: Serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-5004 and 31-7305005 through 31-8553002. Note 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: The Model PA-31 may also be identified as a PA-31-310, even though the PA-31-310 is not a model recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the type certificate data sheet. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by bulkhead cracks found on airplanes that had complied with AD 96-12-12 and on additional airplanes not affected by AD 96-12-12. We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the vertical fin forward spar caused by cracks in the fuselage station (FS) at 317.75 upper bulkhead, which could lead to loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection/Repair (1) Before or upon accumulating 2,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 100 hours TIS after April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75 for cracks following Part I of the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, dated October 22, 2015. (2) If any cracks are found during the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair the cracks and install the reinforcement modification following Part I of the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, dated October 22, 2015. This repair/modification terminates the requirements for the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (3) You may do the modification required in paragraph (h) of this AD to terminate the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (h) Modification Unless already done as a repair for cracks found in the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before or upon accumulating 2,500 hours TIS or within the next 500 hours after April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, install the reinforcement modification following Part II of the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, dated October 22, 2015. This modification terminates the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (i) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and the repair required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if done before April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), following Part I of the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273, dated June 4, 2015. This AD also allows credit for the modification required in paragraph (h) of this AD, if done before April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), following Part II of the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273, dated June 4, 2015. (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 appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information, 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 Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; 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. [[Page 12799]] (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, dated October 22, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (415) 330-9500; email: [email protected]; and Internet: http://www.piper.com/technical-publications/. (4) 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. (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 February 24, 2016. Robert P. Busto, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04417 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Costs of Compliance Adoption of the Amendment (h) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
We estimate that this AD affects 4 Accordingly, under the authority contact Michael Schwetz, Aerospace
propellers installed on airplanes of U.S. delegated to me by the Administrator, Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
registry. We also estimate that it will the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
take about 5 hours per propeller to follows: 01803; phone: 781–238–7761; fax: 781–238–
comply with this AD. The average labor 7898; email: michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
about $322 per propeller. Based on DIRECTIVES Safety Agency AD 2015–0158, dated July 30,
these figures, we estimate the cost of 2015, for more information. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,988. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows: searching for and locating it in Docket No.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. FAA–2015–3661.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding approved the incorporation by reference
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness (IBR) of the service information listed in this
directive (AD): paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
part 51.
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–05–04 Dowty Propellers: Amendment (2) You must use this service information
authority. 39–18422; Docket No. FAA–2015–3661; as applicable to do the actions required by
We are issuing this rulemaking under Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–24–AD. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date (i) Dowty Propellers Alert Service Bulletin
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: No. F50–61–A165, Revision 2, dated July 28,
This AD becomes effective April 15, 2016. 2015.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs (ii) Reserved.
(3) For Dowty Propellers service
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. information identified in this AD, contact
air commerce by prescribing regulations Dowty Propellers, 114 Powers Court,
(c) Applicability
for practices, methods, and procedures Sterling, VA 20166; phone: 703–421–4434;
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Dowty Propellers R352/
fax: 703–450–0087; email: technicalsupport@
safety in air commerce. This regulation 6–123–F/1, R352/6–123–F/2, and R410/6– dowty.com; Internet: http://dowty.com/
is within the scope of that authority 123–F/35 model propellers, part numbers (P/ services/repair-and-overhaul.
Ns) 660715001, 660715004, and 660715005 (4) You may view this service information
because it addresses an unsafe condition
with hub P/Ns 660715201, 660715255, at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
that is likely to exist or develop on 660720217, 660720241, 660720252,
products identified in this rulemaking District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
660720260, and 660720288, installed. information on the availability of this
action.
(d) Reason material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Regulatory Findings (5) You may view this service information
This AD was prompted by reports of dowel at the National Archives and Records
We determined that this AD will not hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half. Administration (NARA). For information on
have federalism implications under We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the availability of this material at NARA, call
Executive Order 13132. This AD will structural integrity of the propeller hub, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
not have a substantial direct effect on which could result in damage to the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
propeller and damage to the airplane. locations.html.
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, (e) Actions and Compliance Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
or on the distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the February 24, 2016.
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already Robert J. Ganley,
levels of government. done. Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
For the reasons discussed above, I (1) At the next removal of the propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
certify this AD: from the airplane, after the effective date of
[FR Doc. 2016–05460 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am]
this AD, install liners into the hub location
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory dowel holes and identify the hub P/N. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Use Dowty Propellers Alert Service
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Bulletin (ASB) No. F50–61–A165, Revision 2,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and dated July 28, 2015 to install the liners and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, identify the hub.
1979), Federal Aviation Administration
(f) Credit for Previous Actions
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation You may take credit for the actions 14 CFR Part 39
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you
making a regulatory distinction, and performed those actions before the effective [Docket No. FAA–2015–7205; Directorate
(4) Will not have a significant date of this AD using Dowty Propellers ASB Identifier 2015–CE–025–AD; Amendment
economic impact, positive or negative, No. F50–61–A165, Revision 1, dated May 12, 39–18419; AD 2016–05–01]
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on a substantial number of small entities 2015; or initial issue, dated November 19, RIN 2120–AA64
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2012.
Flexibility Act. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Piper
(AMOCs) Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this Administration (FAA), DOT.
safety, Incorporation by reference, AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR ACTION: Final rule.
Safety. 39.19 to make your request.
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] dated October 22, 2015. This repair/
modification terminates the requirements for
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the repetitive inspections required in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 96–12–12, Amendment 39–9654 (61 FR (3) You may do the modification required
Section 106, describes the authority of 28732, June 6, 1996), and adding the in paragraph (h) of this AD to terminate the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, following new AD: repetitive inspections required in paragraph
Aviation Programs, describes in more 2016–05–01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: (g)(1) of this AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Amendment 39–18419; Docket No. (h) Modification
authority. FAA–2015–7205; Directorate Identifier
2015–CE–025–AD. Unless already done as a repair for cracks
We are issuing this rulemaking under found in the inspection required in
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before or upon
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, This AD is effective April 15, 2016. accumulating 2,500 hours TIS or within the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that next 500 hours after April 15, 2016 (the
(b) Affected ADs effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces 96–12–12, Amendment later, install the reinforcement modification
air commerce by prescribing regulations 39–9654 (61 FR 28732, June 6, 1996) (‘‘AD following Part II of the Instructions in Piper
96–12–12’’). Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A,
for practices, methods, and procedures dated October 22, 2015. This modification
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability
terminates the repetitive inspections required
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to the following Piper in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
is within the scope of that authority Aircraft, Inc. airplanes listed in paragraphs
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any (i) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
category: Accordance With Previous Service
that is likely to exist or develop on
(1) Models PA–31, PA–31–300, and PA– Information
products identified in this rulemaking
31–325: Serial numbers 31–2 through 31–900 This AD allows credit for the inspection
action. and 31–7300901 through 31–8312019; and required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and
Regulatory Findings (2) Model PA–31–350: Serial numbers 31– the repair required in paragraph (g)(2) of this
5001 through 31–5004 and 31–7305005 AD, if done before April 15, 2016 (the
We have determined that this AD will through 31–8553002. effective date of this AD), following Part I of
not have federalism implications under Note 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: The the Instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Model PA–31 may also be identified as a PA– Bulletin No. 1273, dated June 4, 2015. This
not have a substantial direct effect on 31–310, even though the PA–31–310 is not a AD also allows credit for the modification
the States, on the relationship between model recognized by the Federal Aviation required in paragraph (h) of this AD, if done
the national government and the States, Administration (FAA) on the type certificate before April 15, 2016 (the effective date of
or on the distribution of power and data sheet. this AD), following Part II of the Instructions
responsibilities among the various in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
(d) Subject 1273, dated June 4, 2015.
levels of government.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
For the reasons discussed above, I (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
certify that this AD: (AMOCs)
Code 53, Fuselage.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
(e) Unsafe Condition Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
This AD was prompted by bulkhead cracks authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under found on airplanes that had complied with requested using the procedures found in 14
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures AD 96–12–12 and on additional airplanes not CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), affected by AD 96–12–12. We are issuing this send your request to your principal inspector
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation AD to prevent structural failure of the or local Flight Standards District Office, as
in Alaska, and vertical fin forward spar caused by cracks in appropriate. If sending information directly
(4) Will not have a significant the fuselage station (FS) at 317.75 upper to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
economic impact, positive or negative, bulkhead, which could lead to loss of attention of the person identified in Related
control. Information, paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
on a substantial number of small entities (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
compliance times specified, unless already of the local flight standards district office/
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done. certificate holding district office.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Inspection/Repair (k) Related Information
safety, Incorporation by reference,
(1) Before or upon accumulating 2,000 For more information about this AD,
Safety. hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next contact Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace
Adoption of the Amendment 100 hours TIS after April 15, 2016 (the Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:
Accordingly, under the authority later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
delegated to me by the Administrator, not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the gregory.noles@faa.gov.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as bulkhead assembly at FS 317.75 for cracks
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
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follows: following Part I of the Instructions in Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS dated October 22, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
DIRECTIVES (2) If any cracks are found during the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
AD, before further flight, repair the cracks part 51.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
and install the reinforcement modification (2) You must use this service information
continues to read as follows: following Part I of the Instructions in Piper as applicable to do the actions required by
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1273A, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. The Director of the Federal Register Comments Invited
1273A, dated October 22, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
(ii) Reserved. of a certain document listed in this AD This AD is a final rule that involves
(3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service as of March 28, 2016. requirements affecting flight safety, and
information identified in this AD, contact we did not provide you with notice and
Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive, Vero We must receive comments on this
AD by May 10, 2016. an opportunity to provide your
Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (415) 330–9500;
comments prior to it becoming effective.
email: sales@atp.com; and Internet: http:// ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
www.piper.com/technical-publications/. However, we invite you to participate in
any of the following methods:
this rulemaking by submitting written
(4) You may view this referenced service • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to comments, data, or views. We also
information at the FAA, Small Airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, invite comments relating to the
Missouri 64106. For information on the
online instructions for sending your economic, environmental, energy, or
availability of this material at the FAA, call comments electronically. federalism impacts that resulted from
(816) 329–4148. • Fax: 202–493–2251. adopting this AD. The most helpful
(5) You may view this service information • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. comments reference a specific portion of
that is incorporated by reference at the Department of Transportation, Docket the AD, explain the reason for any
National Archives and Records Operations, M–30, West Building
Administration (NARA). For information on recommended change, and include
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 supporting data. To ensure the docket
the availability of this material at NARA, call New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
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DC 20590–0001. commenters should send only one copy
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locations.html. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the of written comments, or if comments are
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
February 24, 2016. submit them only one time. We will file
Federal holidays. in the docket all comments that we
Robert P. Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Examining the AD Docket receive, as well as a report summarizing
Aircraft Certification Service. each substantive public contact with
You may examine the AD docket on FAA personnel concerning this
[FR Doc. 2016–04417 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am] the Internet at http:// rulemaking during the comment period.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for We will consider all the comments we
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– receive and may conduct additional
4280; or in person at the Docket rulemaking based on those comments.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, any incorporated by We propose to adopt a new AD for
14 CFR Part 39 Sikorsky Model S–92A helicopters with
reference service information, the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4280; Directorate economic evaluation, any comments certain main rotor or tail rotor control
Identifier 2016–SW–008–AD; Amendment received, and other information. The pushrods installed. After a review of a
39–18429; AD 2016–05–11] street address for the Docket Operations failed pushrod, Sikorsky investigated
Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the airworthiness of pushrods installed
RIN 2120–AA64
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will on its helicopters. The investigation
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky be available in the AD docket shortly indicates that the pushrods installed on
Aircraft Corporation after receipt. Model S–92A helicopters may have
For service information identified in incorrect safety cable routing, incorrect
AGENCY: Federal Aviation this final rule, contact Sikorsky Aircraft jam nut torque, and/or incorrect locking
Administration (FAA), DOT. Corporation, Customer Service device serrations and key engagement.
ACTION: Final rule; request for Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, This AD consequently requires
comments. Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800- inspecting the pushrods for safety cable
Winged-S or 203–416–4299; email routing, engagement of serrations of the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new locking device, engagement of keys on
sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You may
airworthiness directive (AD) for the locking device, thread engagement,
review the referenced service
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) and jam nut torque. This AD requires
information at the FAA, Office of the
Model S–92A helicopters. This AD either repairing or replacing the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
requires certain inspections of the main pushrod assembly, depending on the
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
rotor and tail rotor control pushrods inspection’s outcome. These AD actions
Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
(pushrods). This AD is prompted by a are intended to detect and correct an
available on the Internet at http://
Sikorsky investigation that indicated incorrectly installed locking mechanism
www.regulations.gov by searching for
that some pushrods may have resulting in a loose jam nut, failure of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
incorrectly installed locking the pushrods, loss of main rotor or tail
4280.
mechanisms. These AD actions are rotor flight control, and consequent loss
intended to detect an incorrectly FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of helicopter control.
installed locking mechanism, which if Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
not corrected, could result in a loose Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA’s Determination
jam nut, failure of the pushrod, loss of Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 We are issuing this AD because we
main rotor or tail rotor flight control, District Avenue, Burlington, evaluated all the relevant information
and consequent loss of helicopter Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) and determined the unsafe condition
control. 238–7161; email blaine.williams@ described previously is likely to exist or
DATES:This AD becomes effective faa.gov. develop in other products of these same
March 28, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: type designs.
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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 April 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 12796 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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