81 FR 13717 - Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 50 (March 15, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 50 (March 15, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-05509 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13717-13719] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05509] [[Page 13717]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7777; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-036-AD; Amendment 39-18432; AD 2016-06-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding an airworthiness directive (AD) 2007-06-06 for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN- 2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B- 21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 19, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 7777; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in this AD, contact Britten- Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-7777. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; 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 B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 24, 2015 (80 FR 80291), and proposed to supersede AD 2007-06-06, Amendment 39-14987 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states that: In 2005, occurrences were reported of finding cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/ N) DU130-24. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, B-N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310 to provide inspection and test instructions. Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G-2005-0034 (EASA approval 2005-6447) to require repetitive inspections and leak tests and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Subsequently, B-N Group published SB 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD 2006-0143 making reference to SB 310 at issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310 issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006-0143R1, introducing BNA modification (mod) NB-M-1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not affected by the AD requirements) as optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections and leak tests. Since that AD was issued, operators have reported a number of premature failures of the affected P/N DU130-24 pitot-static probes. Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the inspections and leak tests. For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2006-0143R1, which is superseded, but requires those actions at reduced intervals. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-7777-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 80291, December 24, 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 80291, December 24, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Britten-Norman Service Bulletin Number SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspections, and if necessary, replacement of the pitot/static pressure head. 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 will affect 93 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour 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 this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,905, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. [[Page 13718]] Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 7777; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14987 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007) and adding the following new AD: 2016-06-01 B-N Group Ltd.: Amendment 39-18432; Docket No. FAA-2015- 7777; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-036-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 19, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2007-06-06, Amendment 39-14987 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007). (c) Applicability This AD applies to B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. We are issuing this AD to correct cracks of the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads for cracks; which could lead to incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed indicators and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD: (1) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform a leak test following the procedures in the action section of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (2) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: If, during an inspection or test required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD discrepancies are found, before further flight, replace the pitot/static pressure head with an airworthy part. (3) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: Corrections performed on airplanes as required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD do not constitute terminating action for the repetitive actions required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (4) For airplanes not equipped with a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24 on the effective date of this AD: After April 19, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do not install a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24. (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: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015-0199, dated October 7, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7777. For service information related to this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may review copies of the 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. [[Page 13719]] (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited service information identified in this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. (4) You may review copies of the 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7777. (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 March 7, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-05509 Filed 3-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For information on the availability of the affected P/N DU130–24 pitot-static
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– probes.
Federal Aviation Administration 4148. It is also available on the Internet Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB
at http://www.regulations.gov by 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the
14 CFR Part 39 inspections and leak tests.
searching for Docket No. FAA–2015– For the reason described above, this AD
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7777; Directorate 7777. retains the requirements of EASA AD 2006–
Identifier 2015–CE–036–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 0143R1, which is superseded, but requires
39–18432; AD 2016–06–01] Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, those actions at reduced intervals.
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 The MCAI can be found in the AD
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, docket on the Internet at: http://
Airworthiness Directives; B–N Group Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– www.regulations.gov/#!document
Ltd. Airplanes 4159; fax: (816) 329–3047; email: Detail;D=FAA-2015-7777-0002.
raymond.johnston@faa.gov. Comments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We gave the public the opportunity to
Transportation (DOT). Discussion participate in developing this AD. We
ACTION: Final rule. received no comments on the NPRM or
We issued a notice of proposed on the determination of the cost to the
SUMMARY: We are superseding an rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR public.
airworthiness directive (AD) 2007–06– part 39 by adding an AD that would
06 for B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2, apply to B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2, Conclusion
BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6, We reviewed the relevant data and
BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN– BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN– determined that air safety and the
2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B– 2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B– public interest require adopting the AD
20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, 20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, as proposed except for minor editorial
BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, BN2A BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, BN2A changes. We have determined that these
MK. III–3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MK. III–3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A minor changes:
MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and • Are consistent with the intent that
A29EU) airplanes. This AD results from A29EU) airplanes. That NPRM was was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
mandatory continuing airworthiness published in the Federal Register on 80291, December 24, 2015) for
information (MCAI) issued by an December 24, 2015 (80 FR 80291), and correcting the unsafe condition; and
aviation authority of another country to proposed to supersede AD 2007–06–06, • Do not add any additional burden
identify and correct an unsafe condition Amendment 39–14987 (72 FR 12557; upon the public than was already
on an aviation product. The MCAI March 16, 2007). proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 80291,
describes the unsafe condition as cracks The NPRM proposed to correct an December 24, 2015).
in the inner shell of certain pitot/static unsafe condition for the specified Related Service Information Under 1
pressure heads. We are issuing this AD products and was based on mandatory CFR Part 51
to require actions to address the unsafe continuing airworthiness information
condition on these products. (MCAI) originated by an aviation We reviewed Britten-Norman Service
authority of another country. The MCAI Bulletin Number SB 310, Issue 4, dated
DATES: This AD is effective April 19,
states that: September 25, 2015. The service
2016.
information describes procedures for
The Director of the Federal Register In 2005, occurrences were reported of
inspections, and if necessary,
approved the incorporation by reference finding cracks in the inner shell of certain
pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/ replacement of the pitot/static pressure
of a certain publication listed in the AD
N) DU130–24. head. This service information is
as of April 19, 2016.
This condition, if not detected and reasonably available because the
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD interested parties have access to it
corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on
docket on the Internet at http:// the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, through their normal course of business
www.regulations.gov by searching for vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and or by the means identified in the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in ADDRESSES section of this final rule.
7777; or in person at the Docket reduced control of the aeroplane.
Management Facility, U.S. Department To address this potential unsafe condition, Costs of Compliance
of Transportation, Docket Operations, B–N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310 We estimate that this AD will affect
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, to provide inspection and test instructions.
93 products of U.S. registry. We also
Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G–2005–
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey estimate that it would take about 1
0034 (EASA approval 2005–6447) to require
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. repetitive inspections and leak tests and, work-hour per product to comply with
For service information identified in depending on findings, accomplishment of the basic requirements of this proposed
this AD, contact Britten-Norman applicable corrective action(s). AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Subsequently, B–N Group published SB work-hour.
Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD Based on these figures, we estimate
Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, 2006–0143 making reference to SB 310 at the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310 be $7,905, or $85 per product.
3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006–0143R1, In addition, we estimate that any
email: info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: introducing BNA modification (mod) NB–M– necessary follow-on actions would take
1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not
http://www.britten-norman.com/ affected by the AD requirements) as optional
about 2 work-hours and require parts
customer-support/. You may view this terminating action for the repetitive costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170
referenced service information at the inspections and leak tests. per product. We have no way of
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Since that AD was issued, operators have determining the number of products
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. reported a number of premature failures of that may need these actions.
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Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
April 19, 2016 (the effective date of this AD)
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference, exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. pressure head for cracks and/or separation
section 106, describes the authority of and perform a leak test following the
Adoption of the Amendment procedures in the action section of Britten-
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4,
delegated to me by the Administrator, dated September 25, 2015.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24:
We are issuing this rulemaking under If, during an inspection or test required in
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (f)(1) of this AD discrepancies are
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: found, before further flight, replace the pitot/
DIRECTIVES static pressure head with an airworthy part.
General requirements.’’ Under that
(3) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: Corrections performed on airplanes as
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD do not
for practices, methods, and procedures constitute terminating action for the
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] repetitive actions required in paragraph (f)(1)
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by of this AD.
is within the scope of that authority removing Amendment 39–14987 (72 FR (4) For airplanes not equipped with a pitot/
12557; March 16, 2007) and adding the static pressure head P/N DU130–24 on the
because it addresses an unsafe condition
effective date of this AD: After April 19, 2016
that is likely to exist or develop on following new AD:
(the effective date of this AD), do not install
products identified in this rulemaking 2016–06–01 B–N Group Ltd.: Amendment a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130–24.
action. 39–18432; Docket No. FAA–2015–7777;
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–036–AD. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
Regulatory Findings The following provisions also apply to this
(a) Effective Date
We determined that this AD will not AD:
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
have federalism implications under effective April 19, 2016. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
the States, on the relationship between This AD supersedes AD 2007–06–06, found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the national government and the States, Amendment 39–14987 (72 FR 12557; March ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace
or on the distribution of power and 16, 2007). Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
levels of government. 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4159; fax: (816)
This AD applies to B–N Group Ltd. Models 329–3047; email: raymond.johnston@faa.gov.
For the reasons discussed above, I BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A– Before using any approved AMOC on any
certify this AD: 6, BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A– airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN– your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. III,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, BN2A MK. III–2, BN2A MK. III–3 BN2A,
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
BN2B, and BN2A MKIII, BN2A, BN2B, and
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, and A29EU) airplanes, all serial numbers,
a manufacturer or other source, use these
1979), certificated in any category.
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject actions are considered FAA-approved if they
in Alaska, and Air Transport Association of America are approved by the State of Design Authority
(4) Will not have a significant (ATA) Code 34: Navigation. (or their delegated agent). You are required
economic impact, positive or negative, to assure the product is airworthy before it
(e) Reason is returned to service.
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by mandatory (h) Related Information
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
Flexibility Act. issued by an aviation authority of another Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
country to identify and correct an unsafe Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0199, dated
Examining the AD Docket October 7, 2015, for related information. You
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
You may examine the AD docket on describes the unsafe condition as cracks in may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
the Internet at http:// the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
heads. We are issuing this AD to correct and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7777.
www.regulations.gov by searching for For service information related to this AD,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– cracks of the inner shell of certain pitot/static
pressure heads for cracks; which could lead contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited,
7777; or in person at the Docket to incorrect readings on the pressure Commodore House, Mountbatten Business
Management Facility between 9 a.m. instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
except Federal holidays. The AD docket indicators and possibly result in reduced 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email:
contains the NPRM, the regulatory control of the airplane. info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http://
evaluation, any comments received, and www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/.
(f) Actions and Compliance You may review copies of the referenced
other information. The street address for service information at the FAA, Small
Unless already done, do the following
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. this AD: City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
Comments will be available in the AD (1) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static availability of this material at the FAA, call
docket shortly after receipt. pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24: (816) 329–4148.
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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference Flying Clubs to allow the clubs to interested parties. Public comments
(1) The Director of the Federal Register compensate instructors and mechanics were received and considered, and
approved the incorporation by reference who are club members for services changes to the existing policy were
(IBR) of the service information listed in this rendered to the Club. This policy adopted.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR statement also amends the FAA’s
part 51. I. Current Policy
definition of flying clubs.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This action becomes effective FAA Order 5190.6B, FAA Airport
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. April 4, 2016. Compliance Manual (Order), paragraph
(i) Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 10(6)(a), published on September 30,
Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. Miguel Vasconcelos, Airport 2009, defines a flying club as: ‘‘a
(ii) Reserved. Compliance Division, ACO–100, Federal nonprofit or not-for-profit entity (e.g.,
(3) For Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Aviation Administration, 800 corporation, association, or partnership)
service information identified in this AD, Independence Avenue SW., organized for the express purpose of
contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited,
Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) providing its members with aircraft for
Commodore House, Mountbatten Business
Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton 267–3085; facsimile: (202) 267–4620. their personal use and enjoyment only.’’
SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Order states that,
20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: the ownership of the club aircraft must be
info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http:// Introduction and Background
vested in the name of the flying club or
www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. On April 3, 2015, the Aircraft Owners owned by all its members. The property
(4) You may review copies of the and Pilots Association (AOPA) Senior rights of the members of the club shall be
referenced service information at the FAA, Vice President for Government Affairs & equal; no part of the net earnings of the club
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Advocacy wrote to the FAA’s Director of will inure to the benefit of any individual in
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information any form, including salaries, bonuses, etc.
on the availability of this material at the
the Office of Airport Compliance and
The flying club may not derive greater
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In addition, you Management Analysis proposing
revenue from the use of its aircraft than the
can access this service information on the revisions to FAA’s current policy amount needed for the operation,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by regarding compensation for flight maintenance, and replacement of its aircraft.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– instructors and persons maintaining FAA Order 5190.6B at para. 10(6)(b).
2015–7777. aircraft within the context of flying club
(5) You may view this service information operations. AOPA stated in its letter that The Order also notes that ‘‘flying
that is incorporated by reference at the it sought ‘‘to help current flying clubs clubs may not offer or conduct . . .
National Archives and Records and airport sponsors comply with the aircraft rental operations. They may
Administration (NARA). For information on conduct aircraft flight instruction for
the availability of this material at NARA, call
FAA guidance outlined in 5190.6B, and
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// to provide future flying clubs the regular members only, and only
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- opportunity to strengthen and unify members of the flying club may operate
locations.html. general aviation pilots.’’ AOPA said that the aircraft.’’ FAA Order 5190.6B at
its goal is ‘‘to provide guidance that is para. 10.6(c)(1). The Order also states
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
7, 2016. attainable and ensures educated that ‘‘no flying club shall permit its
compliance from all airport users,’’ and aircraft to be used for flight instruction
Pat Mullen,
asked for ‘‘updated guidance regarding for any person, including members of
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, the club owning the aircraft, when such
Aircraft Certification Service.
compensation for flight instructors and
maintainers’’ because ‘‘flight instructors person pays or becomes obligated to pay
[FR Doc. 2016–05509 Filed 3–14–16; 8:45 am]
and aviation mechanics are valuable for such instruction. FAA Order
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 5190.6B at para. 10.6(c)(3). An
assets to the aviation industry, and
should be granted the privilege of fair exception applies when the instruction
compensation for their efforts on a local is given by a lessee based on the airport
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
level.’’ who provides flight training and the
Federal Aviation Administration AOPA proposes clubs be permitted to person receiving the training is a
compensate member flight instructors member of the flying club. Id. Flight
14 CFR Chapter I and member mechanics for services instructors who are also club members
rendered to the club or club members. may not receive payment for instruction
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2022] Such compensation, AOPA suggests, except that they may be compensated by
should be monetary or in the form of credit against payment of dues or flight
Petition of the Aircraft Owner and time’’ and that ‘‘any qualified mechanic
credit against payment of dues or flight
Pilots Association (AOPA) To Amend who is a registered member and part
time.
FAA Policy Concerning Flying Club The FAA requested comments on owner of the aircraft owned and
Operations at Federally Obligated whether AOPA’s recommendations are operated by a flying club may perform
Airports consistent with the FAA’s general maintenance work on aircraft owned by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation policies regarding commercial the club. The flying club may not
Administration (FAA), DOT. aeronautical services and on-airport become obligated to pay for such
ACTION: Final policy. flying clubs, and if so, whether the maintenance work except that such
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stated agency policy on flying clubs mechanics may be compensated by
SUMMARY: The policy statement clarifies should be revised to amend its credit against payment of dues or flight
the FAA’s policy interpretation definition of flying clubs. In particular, time.’’ Flying clubs are defined in such
regarding the operation of flying clubs at the FAA sought comments from a way as to differentiate from for-profit
federally-obligated airports. commercial service providers that aeronautical businesses offering
Specifically, this policy statement engage in flight training and aircraft aeronautical services to general public,
amends FAA Order 5190.6B, Airport rental, from associations representing e.g., FBOs, flight schools and aircraft
Compliance Requirements, Section 10.6 such service providers, and other rental providers.
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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 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 13717 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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