81 FR 1502 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2015-33170 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1502-1504] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-33170] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4213; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-022-AD; Amendment 39-18359; AD 2016-01-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of the wing upper skin joints being manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. This AD requires inspecting the upper wing surface for sealant; inspecting the wing stringers for water intrusion; inspecting for deformation and corrosion if evidence of water intrusion exists; and taking corrective actions as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 17, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: none; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4213. 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- 4213; 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 (telephone: 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, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR 63151). The NPRM was prompted by a report of wing upper skin joints on Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46- 500TP airplanes being manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the upper wing surface for sealant; inspecting the wing stringers for water intrusion; inspecting for deformation and corrosion if evidence of water intrusion exists; and taking corrective actions as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. The service bulletin provides instructions for inspecting the upper wing surface for sealant and sealing or resealing (if necessary). This service bulletin also provides instructions for inspecting the wing stringers for water intrusion, and, if water intrusion was found as a result of the inspection, inspecting for corrosion or deformation. 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. [[Page 1503]] Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 63151, October 19, 2015) 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 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 63151, October 19, 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 63151, October 19, 2015). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 440 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 for sealant........... 2 work-hours x $85 Not Applicable..... $170 $74,800 per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any additional necessary inspections, rework of the stringers, and installation of sealant that will be required based on the results of the initial inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this rework of the stringers and installation of sealant: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework stringers and seal skin joints...... 12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $200 $1,220 $1,020. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-01-01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18359; Docket No. FAA- 2015-4213; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-022-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 17, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP airplanes, serial numbers 4697001 through 4697528, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5700, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of wing upper skin joints being manufactured without sealant, which allows water to enter and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. We are issuing this AD to prevent water from entering the stringers common to the upper wing skin. Left uncorrected, corrosion could develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of water at this location could cause deformation of the skin with follow-on disbonding between the stringer flanges and the inner surface of the wing skin. Consequently, the corrosion or disbonding could reduce the structural integrity of the wing. [[Page 1504]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect the Upper Skin Joints for Adequate Sealant Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 17, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or 12 months after February 17, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the upper skin joints for adequate sealant following Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. No further action per this AD is required if adequate sealant is already applied. (h) Inspect for Evidence of Water Intrusion/Moisture If you find missing or inadequate sealant during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, inspect for evidence of water intrusion/moisture following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. (1) If no evidence of water intrusion/moisture is found during the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) If evidence of water intrusion/moisture is found during the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, do the actions required in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD. (i) Inspect for Corrosion If you find, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before further flight, inspect for corrosion following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. (1) If no evidence of corrosion is found during the inspection required in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) If evidence of corrosion is found during the inspection required in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, obtain and implement an FAA-approved corrective action approved specifically for this AD. At the operator's discretion, assistance may be provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address identified in paragraph (p)(3) of this AD. After obtaining and implementing an FAA-approved corrective action, approved specifically for this AD, before further flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD. (j) Inspect for Deformation If you find, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before further flight, do a visual inspection for skin or stringer deformation. (1) If no evidence of deformation is found during the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD, before further flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) If any visible deformation is found during the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD, before further flight, obtain and implement an FAA-approved corrective action, approved specifically for this AD. At the operator's discretion, assistance may be provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at the address identified in paragraph (p)(3) of this AD. After obtaining and implementing an FAA-approved corrective action, approved specifically for this AD, before further flight, rework the stringers and apply sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this AD. (k) Rework Stringers and Seal Skin Joints If any inspection required by paragraphs (g) through (j) of this AD reveals discrepancies (no sealant/inadequate sealant, evidence of water intrusion/moisture, corrosion, or deformation), before further flight, after completing any necessary corrective actions, rework wing stringers and seal skin joints following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. (l) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service Information Actions done before February 17, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) following Part I and Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262, dated October 16, 2013, or Part I and Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262A, dated November 14, 2013, as applicable, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) (including subparagraphs) of this AD. Additional inspections beyond Service Bulletin No. 1262 are required to fully comply with paragraph (j) of this AD. (m) Special Flight Permit (1) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single flight is allowed to a location to do the actions in paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single flight is allowed to a location to do the inspections, rework and installation of sealant required in paragraphs (h) through (k) of this AD. Prior to the flight to perform the inspections, rework, and installation of sealant, the following inspection must be performed: If the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals no sealant, inspect for evidence of wing damage (skin or stringer deformation, e.g. buckling). Any wing damage that is found must be repaired before further flight and before any special flight permit is authorized. (n) 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 paragraph (l)(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 (o) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879-0275; fax: None; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.piper.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4213. (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 December 24, 2015. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-33170 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(IBR) of the service information listed in this Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR December 9, 2015. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
part 51. Michael Kaszycki, 4213; or in person at the Docket
(2) You must use this service information
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m.
as applicable to do the actions required by
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was [FR Doc. 2015–32256 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
approved for IBR on February 17, 2016. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3081, evaluation, any comments received, and
Revision 05, dated November 13, 2012. other information. The address for the
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3090, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011. 5527) is Document Management
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57– Federal Aviation Administration Facility, U.S. Department of
3098, dated August 30, 2007.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
14 CFR Part 39 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
3098, Revision 02, June 15, 2011.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3098, [Docket No. FAA–2015–4213; Directorate W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Revision 03, dated September 24, 2012. Identifier 2015–CE–022–AD; Amendment Washington, DC 20590.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57– 39–18359; AD 2016–01–01] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
3117, dated January 25, 2013. Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– RIN 2120–AA64
4089, Revision 05, dated November 13, 2012. Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– Airworthiness Directives; Piper Certification Office, 1701 Columbia
4098, Revision 01, dated June 15, 2011. Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– telephone: (404) 474–5551; fax: (404)
4106, dated August 30, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Aviation 474–5606; email: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4106, Administration (FAA), DOT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Revision 02, dated June 15, 2011. ACTION: Final rule.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– Discussion
4106, Revision 03, dated September 24, 2012. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– We issued a notice of proposed
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
4126, dated January 25, 2013. Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–46–500TP
(4) The following service information was part 39 by adding an AD that would
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a apply to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc.
approved for IBR on January 3, 2012 (76 FR
73496, November 29, 2011). report of the wing upper skin joints Model PA–46–500TP airplanes. The
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin being manufactured without sealant, NPRM published in the Federal
A330–57–3081, including Appendix 01, which allows water to enter and stay in Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR
Revision 04, dated May 31, 2011. sealed, bonded stringers. This AD 63151). The NPRM was prompted by a
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3098, requires inspecting the upper wing report of wing upper skin joints on
Revision 01, excluding Appendix 1, dated surface for sealant; inspecting the wing
July 31, 2009. Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–46–500TP
stringers for water intrusion; inspecting airplanes being manufactured without
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin for deformation and corrosion if
A340–57–4089, including Appendix 01, sealant, which allows water to enter and
evidence of water intrusion exists; and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. The
Revision 04, dated May 31, 2011.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– taking corrective actions as necessary. NPRM proposed to require inspecting
4106, excluding Appendix 1, Revision 01, We are issuing this AD to correct the the upper wing surface for sealant;
dated July 31, 2009. unsafe condition on these products. inspecting the wing stringers for water
(5) The following service information was DATES: This AD is effective February 17, intrusion; inspecting for deformation
approved for IBR on September 13, 2007 (72 2016. and corrosion if evidence of water
FR 44731, August 9, 2007). The Director of the Federal Register
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3081, intrusion exists; and taking corrective
approved the incorporation by reference actions as necessary. We are issuing this
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
January 24, 2006. of a certain publication listed in this AD AD to correct the unsafe condition on
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4089, as of February 17, 2016. these products.
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated ADDRESSES: For service information
January 24, 2006. Related Service Information Under 1
identified in this AD, contact Piper
(6) For service information identified in CFR Part 51
Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April
telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none;
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
email: customer.service@piper.com; 23, 2015. The service bulletin provides
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet: www.piper.com. You may view instructions for inspecting the upper
Internet http://www.airbus.com. this referenced service information at wing surface for sealant and sealing or
(7) You may view this service information the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, resealing (if necessary). This service
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri bulletin also provides instructions for
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 64106. For information on the inspecting the wing stringers for water
information on the availability of this availability of this material at the FAA, intrusion, and, if water intrusion was
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material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. call (816) 329–4148. It is also available found as a result of the inspection,
(7) You may view this service information inspecting for corrosion or deformation.
on the Internet at http://
that is incorporated by reference at the
www.regulations.gov by searching for This service information is reasonably
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4213. available because the interested parties
the availability of this material at NARA, call have access to it through their normal
Examining the AD Docket course of business or by the means
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on identified in the ADDRESSES section of
locations.html. the Internet at http:// this final rule.
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Comments public interest require adopting this AD proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 63151,
We gave the public the opportunity to as proposed except for minor editorial October 19, 2015).
participate in developing this AD. We changes. We have determined that these
minor changes: Costs of Compliance
received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 63151, October 19, 2015) or on the • Are consistent with the intent that We estimate that this AD affects 440
determination of the cost to the public. was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR airplanes of U.S. registry.
63151, October 19, 2015) for correcting
Conclusion the unsafe condition; and We estimate the following costs to
We reviewed the relevant data and • Do not add any additional burden comply with this AD:
determined that air safety and the upon the public than was already
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection for sealant ................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = Not Applicable .............................. $170 $74,800
$170.
We estimate the following costs to do of sealant that will be required based on of airplanes that might need this rework
any additional necessary inspections, the results of the initial inspection. We of the stringers and installation of
rework of the stringers, and installation have no way of determining the number sealant:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Rework stringers and seal skin joints ........................ 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ................... $200 $1,220
According to the manufacturer, some substantial direct effect on the States, on § 39.13 [Amended]
of the costs of this AD may be covered the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
under warranty, thereby reducing the government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness
cost impact on affected individuals. We distribution of power and directive (AD):
do not control warranty coverage for responsibilities among the various
affected individuals. As a result, we levels of government. 2016–01–01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
have included all costs in our cost For the reasons discussed above, I Amendment 39–18359; Docket No.
FAA–2015–4213; Directorate Identifier
estimate. certify that this AD: 2015–CE–022–AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (a) Effective Date
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD is effective February 17, 2016.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
section 106, describes the authority of None.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: in Alaska, and (c) Applicability
Aviation Programs, describes in more (4) Will not have a significant This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc.
detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, Model PA–46–500TP airplanes, serial
authority. on a substantial number of small entities numbers 4697001 through 4697528,
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory certificated in any category.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Code 5700, Wings.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. (e) Unsafe Condition
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD was prompted by a report of wing
the Administrator finds necessary for Adoption of the Amendment
upper skin joints being manufactured
safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority without sealant, which allows water to enter
is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, and stay in sealed, bonded stringers. We are
because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as issuing this AD to prevent water from
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that is likely to exist or develop on follows: entering the stringers common to the upper
wing skin. Left uncorrected, corrosion could
products identified in this rulemaking
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS develop, and freeze/thaw cycles of water at
action. this location could cause deformation of the
DIRECTIVES
Regulatory Findings skin with follow-on disbonding between the
stringer flanges and the inner surface of the
This AD will not have federalism ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
wing skin. Consequently, the corrosion or
implications under Executive Order continues to read as follows: disbonding could reduce the structural
13132. This AD will not have a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. integrity of the wing.
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(f) Compliance (2) If any visible deformation is found (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Comply with this AD within the during the inspection required in paragraph notify your appropriate principal inspector,
compliance times specified, unless already (j) of this AD, before further flight, obtain and or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
done. implement an FAA-approved corrective of the local flight standards district office/
action, approved specifically for this AD. At certificate holding district office
(g) Inspect the Upper Skin Joints for the operator’s discretion, assistance may be
Adequate Sealant (o) Related Information
provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service the address identified in paragraph (p)(3) of For more information about this AD,
(TIS) after February 17, 2016 (the effective this AD. After obtaining and implementing contact Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace
date of this AD) or 12 months after February an FAA-approved corrective action, Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
17, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), approved specifically for this AD, before Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
whichever occurs first, inspect the upper telephone: (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–
further flight, rework the stringers and apply
skin joints for adequate sealant following Part 5606; email: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this
I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. AD. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
1262B, dated April 23, 2015. No further
(k) Rework Stringers and Seal Skin Joints (1) The Director of the Federal Register
action per this AD is required if adequate
approved the incorporation by reference
sealant is already applied. If any inspection required by paragraphs (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(h) Inspect for Evidence of Water Intrusion/ (g) through (j) of this AD reveals paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Moisture discrepancies (no sealant/inadequate sealant, part 51.
evidence of water intrusion/moisture, (2) You must use this service information
If you find missing or inadequate sealant corrosion, or deformation), before further
during the inspection required by paragraph as applicable to do the actions required by
flight, after completing any necessary this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(g) of this AD, before further flight, inspect corrective actions, rework wing stringers and
for evidence of water intrusion/moisture (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
seal skin joints following Part II of Piper 1262B, dated April 23, 2015.
following Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1262B,
Service Bulletin No. 1262B, dated April 23, (ii) Reserved.
dated April 23, 2015. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service
2015.
(1) If no evidence of water intrusion/ (l) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance information identified in this AD, contact
moisture is found during the inspection Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926
With Previous Service Information
required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
Actions done before February 17, 2016 (the telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: None; email:
further flight, rework the stringers and apply effective date of this AD) following Part I and
sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this customer.service@piper.com; Internet:
Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin www.piper.com.
AD.
No. 1262, dated October 16, 2013, or Part I (4) You may view this service information
(2) If evidence of water intrusion/moisture
and Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
is found during the inspection required in
Bulletin No. 1262A, dated November 14, Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight,
2013, as applicable, are considered information on the availability of this
do the actions required in paragraphs (i) and
(j) of this AD. acceptable for compliance with the material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
corresponding actions specified in is also available on the Internet at http://
(i) Inspect for Corrosion paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) (including www.regulations.gov by searching for
If you find, as a result of the inspection subparagraphs) of this AD. Additional locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4213.
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, inspections beyond Service Bulletin No. 1262 (5) You may view this service information
evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before are required to fully comply with paragraph that is incorporated by reference at the
further flight, inspect for corrosion following (j) of this AD. National Archives and Records
Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin Administration (NARA). For information on
(m) Special Flight Permit
No. 1262B, dated April 23, 2015. the availability of this material at NARA, call
(1) If no evidence of corrosion is found (1) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
during the inspection required in paragraph single flight is allowed to a location to do the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(i) of this AD, before further flight, rework the actions in paragraph (g) of this AD. locations.html.
stringers and apply sealant as required in (2) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
paragraph (k) of this AD. single flight is allowed to a location to do the
December 24, 2015.
(2) If evidence of corrosion is found during inspections, rework and installation of
sealant required in paragraphs (h) through (k) Pat Mullen,
the inspection required in paragraph (i) of
this AD, before further flight, obtain and of this AD. Prior to the flight to perform the Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
implement an FAA-approved corrective inspections, rework, and installation of Aircraft Certification Service.
action approved specifically for this AD. At sealant, the following inspection must be [FR Doc. 2015–33170 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am]
the operator’s discretion, assistance may be performed: If the inspection required by BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at paragraph (g) of this AD reveals no sealant,
the address identified in paragraph (p)(3) of inspect for evidence of wing damage (skin or
this AD. After obtaining and implementing stringer deformation, e.g. buckling). Any
wing damage that is found must be repaired
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
an FAA-approved corrective action,
approved specifically for this AD, before before further flight and before any special
flight permit is authorized.
Federal Aviation Administration
further flight, rework the stringers and apply
sealant as required in paragraph (k) of this (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
AD. 14 CFR Part 39
(AMOCs)
(j) Inspect for Deformation [Docket No. FAA–2015–1981; Directorate
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Identifier 2014–NM–204–AD; Amendment
If you find, as a result of the inspection Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 39–18362; AD 2016–01–03]
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
evidence of water intrusion/moisture, before requested using the procedures found in 14 RIN 2120–AA64
further flight, do a visual inspection for skin CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
or stringer deformation. send your request to your principal inspector Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(1) If no evidence of deformation is found or local Flight Standards District Office, as Airplanes
during the inspection required in paragraph appropriate. If sending information directly
(j) of this AD, before further flight, rework the to the manager of the ACO, send it to the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
stringers and apply sealant as required in attention of the person identified in Administration (FAA), Department of
paragraph (k) of this AD. paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Transportation (DOT).
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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 February 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 1502 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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