81 FR 14700 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-06124 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14700-14702] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06124] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3732; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-25-AD; Amendment 39-18431; AD 2016-05-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6A-60AG, -65AG, -67AF, and -67AG turboprop engines. This AD requires removing Woodward fuel control units (FCUs) and installing an FCU that is eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by incidents of corrosion and perforation of the two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Woodward FCU and engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; Internet: www.pwc.ca. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3732. 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- 3732; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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: Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781- 238-7199; 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 the specified products. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 10, 2015 (80 FR 69623). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: There have been in-service incidents involving corrosion and perforation of the two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward Fuel Control Units (FCU) fitted to PT6A-60, -65 and -67 series engines. In certain instances, associated bellows leakage has resulted in loss of engine power, in-flight shutdowns (IFSD) and even accidents. Engines installed [[Page 14701]] on the aeroplanes that are used for crop dusting, due to the operational environment, are more susceptible to corrosion damage to the subject bellows. Loss of engine power or shut down in flight by itself usually is not considered a catastrophic event. However, on an aeroplane with single engine installation, an engine power loss or IFSD at a critical phase of flight could adversely affect the safe operation of the aeroplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 69623, November 10, 2015). We updated the revision number and date of P&WC Service Bulletin No. PT6A-72-14389. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 P&WC has issued Service Bulletin (S.B.) No. PT6A-72-14389, Revision No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 (P&WC S.B. No. 14389R4) and S.B. No. PT6A-72-13473, Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 (P&WC S.B. No. 13473R1). The service information describes procedures for replacing Woodward FCUs. 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 341 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1.5 hours per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about $1,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $384,478. 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 to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-05-13 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (Type Certificate previously held by Pratt & Whitney Canada, Inc., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., and United Aircraft of Canada, Ltd.): Amendment 39- 18431; Docket No. FAA-2015-3732; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-25- AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6A- 60AG, BS919 and BS1048 with pre-Service Bulletin (S.B.) No. PT6A-72- 13402, dated August 12, 2005 configuration; PT6A-65AG, BS708, BS903, BS1101, and BS1102 with pre-S.B. No. PT6A-72-13408, dated July 3, 2006 configuration; PT6A-67AF; and PT6A-67AG turboprop engines with Woodward fuel control units (FCUs), installed. (d) Reason This AD was prompted by incidents of corrosion and perforation of the two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Woodward FCU and engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of control of the airplane. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) For P&WC PT6A-67AF and PT6A-67AG engines, within 500 flight hours (FHs) or one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the Woodward FCU. Use paragraphs 3.A. and 3.C. of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A-72-14389, Revision No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 to replace the FCU. (2) For P&WC PT6A-60AG BS919 and BS1048 engines with pre-S.B. No. PT6A-72-13402 configurations, within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the Woodward FCU. Use paragraph 3.C.(1) and 3.C.(3) of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A-72-13473, Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 to replace the FCU. (3) For P&WC PT6A-65AG BS708, BS903, BS1101, and BS1102 engines with pre-S.B. No. PT6A-72-13408 configurations, within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the Woodward FCU. Use paragraphs 3.A.(1) and 3.A.(3) of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A-72-13473, Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 to replace the FCU. (f) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you performed the actions before the effective date of this AD in accordance with P&WC S.B. No. PT6A-72-14389, Revision No. 3, dated January 27, 2011; or S.B. No. PT6A-72-13473, dated March 12, 2015; or S.B. No. PT6A-72-13408, Revision No. 1, dated March 12, 2015; or earlier versions. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. [[Page 14702]] (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD CF-2015-23, dated July 23, 2015, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3732. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3732-0002. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Service Bulletin (S.B.) No. PT6A-72-14389, Revision No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 (P&WC S.B. No. 14389R4). (ii) P&WC S.B. No. PT6A-72-13473, Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 (P&WC S.B. No. 13473R1). (3) For P&WC service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; Internet: www.pwc.ca. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 2, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-06124 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register
(AMOCs) as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of certain publications listed in this AD
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
as of April 22, 2016.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Bulletin 777–54–0035, dated October 30,
2014. ADDRESSES: For service information
requested using the procedures found in 14
(ii) Reserved. identified in this AD, contact Pratt &
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector (3) For service information identified in Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-
or local Flight Standards District Office, as this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada,
appropriate. If sending information directly Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 450–647–2888; Internet: www.pwc.ca.
attention of the person identified in Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– You may view this service information
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Requests@faa.gov. (4) You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Burlington, MA. For information on the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, availability of this material at the FAA,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager WA. For information on the availability of call 781–238–7125. It is also available
of the local flight standards district office/ this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. on the Internet at http://
certificate holding district office. (5) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) For service information that contains that is incorporated by reference at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
steps that are labeled as Required for National Archives and Records 3732.
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) apply. the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may examine the AD docket on
substeps under an RC step and any figures www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
the Internet at http://
identified in an RC step, must be done to www.regulations.gov by searching for
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
for any deviations to RC steps, including and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
2016. 3732; or in person at the Docket
substeps and identified figures.
Michael Kaszycki, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
or inspection program without obtaining [FR Doc. 2016–05900 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am] contains this AD, the mandatory
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P continuing airworthiness information
including substeps and identified figures, can (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
still be done as specified, and the airplane
comments received, and other
can be put back in an airworthy condition. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable information. The address for the Docket
level of safety may be used for any repair Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Federal Aviation Administration Document Management Facility, U.S.
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Department of Transportation, Docket
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle [Docket No. FAA–2015–3732; Directorate Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Identifier 2015–NE–25–AD; Amendment 39– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
method to be approved, the repair must meet 18431; AD 2016–05–13] DC 20590.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,
(i) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
(1) For more information about this AD, Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Engines Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle 781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199;
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind AGENCY: Federal Aviation
email: besian.luga@faa.gov.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Administration (FAA), DOT.
phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–917–6590; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule.
email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov. Discussion
(2) For service information identified in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, PT6A–60AG, –65AG, –67AF, and part 39 by adding an AD that would
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– –67AG turboprop engines. This AD apply to the specified products. The
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; NPRM was published in the Federal
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
requires removing Woodward fuel
control units (FCUs) and installing an Register on November 10, 2015 (80 FR
may view this referenced service information 69623). The NPRM proposed to correct
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, FCU that is eligible for installation. This
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For AD was prompted by incidents of an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
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information on the availability of this corrosion and perforation of the two-ply
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Cu-Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. We There have been in-service incidents
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of involving corrosion and perforation of the
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
the Woodward FCU and engine, in- two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward Fuel
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Control Units (FCU) fitted to PT6A–60, –65
approved the incorporation by reference
flight shutdown, and loss of control of
and –67 series engines. In certain instances,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the airplane. associated bellows leakage has resulted in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD becomes effective April loss of engine power, in-flight shutdowns
part 51. 22, 2016. (IFSD) and even accidents. Engines installed
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on the aeroplanes that are used for crop Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: FAA–2015–3732; Directorate Identifier
dusting, due to the operational environment, General requirements.’’ Under that 2015–NE–25–AD.
are more susceptible to corrosion damage to section, Congress charges the FAA with
the subject bellows. (a) Effective Date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016.
Loss of engine power or shut down in
flight by itself usually is not considered a
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures (b) Affected ADs
catastrophic event. However, on an aeroplane
with single engine installation, an engine the Administrator finds necessary for None.
power loss or IFSD at a critical phase of flight safety in air commerce. This regulation
(c) Applicability
could adversely affect the safe operation of is within the scope of that authority
the aeroplane. because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada
Corp. (P&WC) PT6A–60AG, BS919 and
Comments that is likely to exist or develop on
BS1048 with pre-Service Bulletin (S.B.) No.
products identified in this rulemaking PT6A–72–13402, dated August 12, 2005
We gave the public the opportunity to action. configuration; PT6A–65AG, BS708, BS903,
participate in developing this AD. We BS1101, and BS1102 with pre-S.B. No.
received no comments on the NPRM (80 Regulatory Findings
PT6A–72–13408, dated July 3, 2006
FR 69623, November 10, 2015). We determined that this AD will not configuration; PT6A–67AF; and PT6A–67AG
We updated the revision number and have federalism implications under turboprop engines with Woodward fuel
date of P&WC Service Bulletin No. Executive Order 13132. This AD will control units (FCUs), installed.
PT6A–72–14389. not have a substantial direct effect on (d) Reason
Conclusion the States, on the relationship between
This AD was prompted by incidents of
the national government and the States,
We reviewed the available data and corrosion and perforation of the two-ply Cu-
or on the distribution of power and Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. We are
determined that air safety and the responsibilities among the various issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
public interest require adopting this AD levels of government. Woodward FCU and engine, in-flight
with the changes described previously. For the reasons discussed above, I shutdown, and loss of control of the airplane.
We determined that these changes will certify this AD:
not increase the economic burden on (e) Actions and Compliance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
any operator or increase the scope of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Comply with this AD within the
this AD. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified, unless already
the DOT Regulatory Policies and done.
Related Service Information Under (1) For P&WC PT6A–67AF and PT6A–
1 CFR Part 51 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
67AG engines, within 500 flight hours (FHs)
1979), or one year after the effective date of this AD,
P&WC has issued Service Bulletin (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(S.B.) No. PT6A–72–14389, Revision whichever occurs first, replace the
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies Woodward FCU. Use paragraphs 3.A. and
No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 (P&WC making a regulatory distinction, and 3.C. of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A–72–14389,
S.B. No. 14389R4) and S.B. No. PT6A– (4) Will not have a significant Revision No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 to
72–13473, Revision No. 1, dated May economic impact, positive or negative, replace the FCU.
26, 2015 (P&WC S.B. No. 13473R1). The on a substantial number of small entities (2) For P&WC PT6A–60AG BS919 and
service information describes under the criteria of the Regulatory BS1048 engines with pre-S.B. No. PT6A–72–
procedures for replacing Woodward Flexibility Act. 13402 configurations, within 36 months after
FCUs. This service information is the effective date of this AD, replace the
reasonably available because the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Woodward FCU. Use paragraph 3.C.(1) and
interested parties have access to it 3.C.(3) of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A–72–13473,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 to
through their normal course of business safety, Incorporation by reference, replace the FCU.
or by the means identified in the Safety. (3) For P&WC PT6A–65AG BS708, BS903,
ADDRESSES section of this final rule. BS1101, and BS1102 engines with pre-S.B.
Adoption of the Amendment
Costs of Compliance No. PT6A–72–13408 configurations, within
Accordingly, under the authority 36 months after the effective date of this AD,
We estimate that this AD affects 341 delegated to me by the Administrator, replace the Woodward FCU. Use paragraphs
engines installed on airplanes of U.S. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 3.A.(1) and 3.A.(3) of P&WC S.B. No. PT6A–
registry. We also estimate that it will follows: 72–13473, Revision No. 1, dated May 26,
take about 1.5 hours per engine to 2015 to replace the FCU.
comply with this AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Credit for Previous Actions
rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost DIRECTIVES
You may take credit for the actions
about $1,000 per engine. Based on these required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
performed the actions before the effective
on U.S. operators to be $384,478. continues to read as follows:
date of this AD in accordance with P&WC
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. S.B. No. PT6A–72–14389, Revision No. 3,
Authority for This Rulemaking
dated January 27, 2011; or S.B. No. PT6A–
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] 72–13473, dated March 12, 2015; or S.B. No.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding PT6A–72–13408, Revision No. 1, dated
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness March 12, 2015; or earlier versions.
section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (AMOCs)
2016–05–13 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (Type Certificate previously held by The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Pratt & Whitney Canada, Inc., Pratt & FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
authority. Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., and the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
We are issuing this rulemaking under United Aircraft of Canada, Ltd.): make your request. You may email your
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Amendment 39–18431; Docket No. request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
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(h) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory
(1) For more information about this AD, evaluation, any comments received, and
contact Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 14 CFR Part 39 5527) is Document Management
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– [Docket No. FAA–2015–5318; Directorate Facility, U.S. Department of
7750; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Identifier 2015–CE–035–AD; Amendment Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
besian.luga@faa.gov. 39–18437; AD 2016–06–06] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
RIN 2120–AA64 Washington, DC 20590.
CF–2015–23, dated July 23, 2015, for more
information. You may examine the MCAI in Airworthiness Directives; Quest FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the AD docket on the Internet at http:// Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes David Herron, Aerospace Engineer,
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015–3732. AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
You may examine the MCAI in the AD Administration (FAA), DOT. Washington 98057; phone: (425) 917–
docket on the Internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule. 6469; fax: (425) 917–6591; email:
www.regulations.gov/ david.herron@faa.gov.
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3732-0002. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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approved the incorporation by reference prompted by a report of limited control rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(IBR) of the service information listed in this yoke movement of the elevator control part 39 by adding an AD that would
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR system due to cushion edging jammed apply to certain Quest Aircraft Design,
part 51. in the elevator control anti-rotation LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. The
(2) You must use this service information guide slot. This AD requires repetitively NPRM published in the Federal
as applicable to do the actions required by inspecting the elevator control system Register on November 5, 2015 (80 FR
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 68477). The NPRM was prompted by a
cushion edging for proper condition;
(i) Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Service
replacing the cushion edging; and at a report of limited control yoke movement
Bulletin (S.B.) No. PT6A–72–14389, Revision
specified time terminating the repetitive of the elevator control system due to
No. 4, dated February 3, 2016 (P&WC S.B.
inspections by installing wear pads on cushion edging jammed in the elevator
No. 14389R4).
the elevator bearing assemblies. We are control anti-rotation guide slot. The
(ii) P&WC S.B. No. PT6A–72–13473,
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe NPRM proposed to require repetitively
Revision No. 1, dated May 26, 2015 (P&WC
condition on these products. inspecting the elevator control system
S.B. No. 13473R1).
(3) For P&WC service information DATES: This AD is effective April 22, cushion edging for proper condition;
identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney 2016. replacing the cushion edging; and at a
Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, The Director of the Federal Register specified time terminating the repetitive
Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268– approved the incorporation by reference inspections by installing wear pads on
8000; fax: 450–647–2888; Internet: of certain publications listed in this AD the elevator bearing assemblies. We are
www.pwc.ca. as of April 22, 2016. issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
(4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
condition on these products.
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 identified in this AD, contact Quest Comments
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Aircraft Design, LLC, 1200 Turbine We gave the public the opportunity to
information on the availability of this Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864;
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
participate in developing this AD. The
telephone: (208) 263–1111; toll free: following presents the comments
(5) You may view this service information (866) 263–1112; email:
at the National Archives and Records
received on the NPRM (80 FR 68477,
CustomerService@QuestAircraft.com; November 5, 2015) and the FAA’s
Administration (NARA). For information on Internet: www.questaircraft.com. You
the availability of this material at NARA, call response to each comment.
may review copies of the referenced
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// service information at the FAA, Small Request To Include Revised Service
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Bulletin
locations.html. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Quest Aircraft Design revised one of
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on information on the availability of this the related service bulletins and
March 2, 2016. material at the FAA, call (816) 329– requested that Quest Aircraft Company
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, 4148. It is also available on the Internet KODIAK 100 Mandatory Service
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
at http://www.regulations.gov by Bulletin SB14–07, Revision 01, dated
Aircraft Certification Service. searching for Docket No. FAA–2015– November 23, 2015, be incorporated
[FR Doc. 2016–06124 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am]
5318. into the final rule AD action.
Examining the AD Docket We agree. We revised this AD as
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Request To Reference Only the Field
www.regulations.gov by searching for Service Instructions
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Quest Aircraft Design stated that the
5318; or in person at the Docket instructions for doing the actions
Management Facility between 9 a.m. required in the AD are actually
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, contained in the Field Service
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Instructions (FSIs) issued by Quest
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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 becomes effective April 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 14700 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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