81 FR 17107 - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 59 (March 28, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2016-06818 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 17107-17109] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06818] [[Page 17107]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5284; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC- 12/47E airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as incorrect installation instructions of the torlon plates in the airplane maintenance manual resulting in the incorrect installation of the torlon plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage attachment. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http://www.pilatus- aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5284; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-5284; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD No.: 2016-0037, dated February 26, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Incorrect installations of torlon plates in the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachment were reported on aeroplanes in service. Investigation determined that wrong torlon plate installation instructions were published in June 2007 in Revision (Rev.) 18 to 27 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 02049, Data Module (DM) 12- A-57-00-00A-520A-A and DM 12-A-57-00-00A-720A-A, for the PC-12, PC- 12/45 and PC-12/47 aeroplanes, and in the initial issue to Rev. 10 of AMM 02300, in DM 12-B-57-00-00A-520A-A and DM 12-B-57-00-00A- 720A-A, for PC-12/47E aeroplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to additional loads at the wing-to-fuselage interface, which detrimentally affects the fatigue life of the structural joint. To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57-007 to provide inspection instructions to verify the correct installation of torlon plates in the wing-to- fuselage attachments, and the rectification instructions for incorrect installed torlon plates. For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments, both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5284. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Pilatus Aircraft Limited has issued PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the installation of the torlon plates in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings and, if necessary, instructions to install them in the correct sequence. 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 268 products of U.S. registry. [[Page 17108]] We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per wing per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $45,560, or $170 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 3 work-hours per wing and require parts costing $1,000 per wing, for a total cost of $2,510 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 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 We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2016-5284; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 12, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/ 47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers delivered before January 1, 2015, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The date of delivery may be found as the issue date of the EASA Form 52, which is part of the airplane records. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as incorrect installation instructions of the torlon plates in the airplane maintenance manual resulting in the incorrect installation of the torlon plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage attachment. We are issuing this AD to identify and correct incorrectly installed torlon plates which could cause additional loads affecting the fatigue life at the wing-to-fuselage interface. (f) Actions and Compliance Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD. If paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD have already been done before the effective date of this AD, then only paragraph (f)(4) of this AD applies. (1) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced between June 2007 and the effective date of this AD: Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the torlon plates in the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments (both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides) for correct installation following the accomplishment instructions in PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. (2) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced, between June 2007 and the effective date of this AD: If an incorrect installation of the torlon plates is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, remove the affected torlon plates, visually inspect the torlon plates and the affected lugs using a mirror and light source (if necessary) for any damage, and reinstall the torlon plates in the correct sequence, following the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.C. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. (3) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced, between June 2007 and the effective date of this AD: If any damage is found during the inspection of the torlon plates and lugs required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT, LTD. for FAA-approved repair instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. You may find contact information for PILATUS AIRCRAFT, LTD. in paragraph (h) of this AD. (4) For all airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, do not install or re-install a wing on any airplane, unless concurrent with the wing installation, the torlon plates of the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachment (both LH and RH sides) of the airplane are inspected and found to be installed correctly in accordance with the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.B. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. Note 2 to paragraph (f)(4) of this AD: Installation of a wing on an airplane in accordance with the instructions of PILATUS aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) 02049, Revision 28 or later, or AMM 02300, Revision 11 or later, is an acceptable alternative method to comply with this inspection requirement. (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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, [[Page 17109]] Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2016-0037, dated February 26, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5284. For service information related to this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http:// www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 18, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-06818 Filed 3-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 service. Investigation determined that wrong
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. torlon plate installation instructions were
Federal Aviation Administration For information on the availability of published in June 2007 in Revision (Rev.) 18
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– to 27 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual
14 CFR Part 39 (AMM) 02049, Data Module (DM) 12–A–57–
4148. 00–00A–520A–A and DM 12–A–57–00–00A–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5284; Directorate Examining the AD Docket 720A–A, for the PC–12, PC–12/45 and PC–
Identifier 2016–CE–006–AD] 12/47 aeroplanes, and in the initial issue to
You may examine the AD docket on Rev. 10 of AMM 02300, in DM 12–B–57–00–
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http:// 00A–520A–A and DM 12–B–57–00–00A–
www.regulations.gov by searching for 720A–A, for PC–12/47E aeroplanes.
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes 5284; or in person at the Docket to additional loads at the wing-to-fuselage
Management Facility between 9 a.m. interface, which detrimentally affects the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, fatigue life of the structural joint.
Administration (FAA), Department of To address this potential unsafe condition,
Transportation (DOT). except Federal holidays. The AD docket Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57–
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the 007 to provide inspection instructions to
(NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments verify the correct installation of torlon plates
received, and other information. The in the wing-to-fuselage attachments, and the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Office rectification instructions for incorrect
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the installed torlon plates.
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–12, PC– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be For the reason described above, this AD
12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/47E available in the AD docket shortly after requires a one-time inspection of the forward
airplanes. This proposed AD results receipt. lower wing-to-fuselage attachments, both left
hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and,
from mandatory continuing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: depending on findings, accomplishment of
airworthiness information (MCAI) Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, applicable corrective action(s).
originated by an aviation authority of FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
another country to identify and correct You may examine the MCAI on the
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
an unsafe condition on an aviation Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe by searching for and locating Docket No.
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
condition as incorrect installation FAA–2016–5284.
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
instructions of the torlon plates in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Related Service Information Under 1
airplane maintenance manual resulting CFR Part 51
in the incorrect installation of the torlon Comments Invited
plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage Pilatus Aircraft Limited has issued
We invite you to send any written PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS
attachment. We are issuing this relevant data, views, or arguments about
proposed AD to require actions to PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 57–007,
this proposed AD. Send your comments dated September 29, 2015. The service
address the unsafe condition on these to an address listed under the
products. information describes procedures for
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. inspecting the installation of the torlon
DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–5284; Directorate Identifier plates in the wing-to-fuselage
this proposed AD by May 12, 2016. 2016–CE–006–AD’’ at the beginning of attachment fittings and, if necessary,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by your comments. We specifically invite instructions to install them in the
any of the following methods: comments on the overall regulatory, correct sequence. This service
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy information is reasonably available
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will because the interested parties have
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the access to it through their normal course
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. closing date and may amend this of business or by the means identified
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
Transportation, Docket Operations, comments.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey receive, without change, to http:// of the Proposed AD
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. regulations.gov, including any personal This product has been approved by
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of information you provide. We will also the aviation authority of another
Transportation, Docket Operations, post a report summarizing each country, and is approved for operation
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, substantive verbal contact we receive in the United States. Pursuant to our
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey about this proposed AD. bilateral agreement with this State of
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, Design Authority, they have notified us
Discussion
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday of the unsafe condition described in the
through Friday, except Federal holidays. The European Aviation Safety Agency MCAI and service information
For service information identified in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent referenced above. We are proposing this
this proposed AD, contact PILATUS for the Member States of the European AD because we evaluated all
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AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Support Community, has issued EASA AD No.: information and determined the unsafe
Manager, CH–6371 STANS, 2016–0037, dated February 26, 2016 condition exists and is likely to exist or
Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to develop on other products of the same
33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: correct an unsafe condition for the type design.
SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; specified products. The MCAI states:
internet: http://www.pilatus- Costs of Compliance
Incorrect installations of torlon plates in
aircraft.com. You may review this the forward lower wing-to-fuselage We estimate that this proposed AD
referenced service information at the attachment were reported on aeroplanes in will affect 268 products of U.S. registry.
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We also estimate that it would take Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (f) Actions and Compliance
about 1 work-hour per wing per product 1979), Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
to comply with the basic requirements (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f)(4) of this AD. If paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2),
of this proposed AD. The average labor in Alaska, and and (f)(3) of this AD have already been done
rate is $85 per work-hour. before the effective date of this AD, then only
(4) Will not have a significant paragraph (f)(4) of this AD applies.
Based on these figures, we estimate economic impact, positive or negative, (1) For any airplane that has had a wing
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. on a substantial number of small entities removed and reinstalled or replaced between
operators to be $45,560, or $170 per under the criteria of the Regulatory June 2007 and the effective date of this AD:
product. Flexibility Act. Within the next 12 months after the effective
In addition, we estimate that any date of this AD, inspect the torlon plates in
necessary follow-on actions would take List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the forward lower wing-to-fuselage
about 3 work-hours per wing and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation attachments (both left hand (LH) and right
require parts costing $1,000 per wing, hand (RH) sides) for correct installation
safety, Incorporation by reference, following the accomplishment instructions in
for a total cost of $2,510 per product. Safety. PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC–12
We have no way of determining the Service Bulletin No: 57–007, dated
number of products that may need these The Proposed Amendment
September 29, 2015.
actions. Accordingly, under the authority (2) For any airplane that has had a wing
According to the manufacturer, some delegated to me by the Administrator, removed and reinstalled or replaced, between
of the costs of this proposed AD may be the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part June 2007 and the effective date of this AD:
covered under warranty, thereby 39 as follows: If an incorrect installation of the torlon plates
is found during the inspection required in
reducing the cost impact on affected
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, remove the
individuals. We do not control warranty affected torlon plates, visually inspect the
coverage for affected individuals. As a DIRECTIVES torlon plates and the affected lugs using a
result, we have included all costs in our mirror and light source (if necessary) for any
cost estimate. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 damage, and reinstall the torlon plates in the
continues to read as follows: correct sequence, following the
Authority for This Rulemaking accomplishment instructions in paragraph
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code 3.C. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 57–007, dated
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding September 29, 2015.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (3) For any airplane that has had a wing
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: removed and reinstalled or replaced, between
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2016– June 2007 and the effective date of this AD:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 5284; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE– If any damage is found during the inspection
detail the scope of the Agency’s 006–AD. of the torlon plates and lugs required in
authority. paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further
(a) Comments Due Date flight, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT, LTD. for
We are issuing this rulemaking under
We must receive comments by May 12, FAA-approved repair instructions and
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
2016. accomplish those instructions accordingly.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: You may find contact information for
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs PILATUS AIRCRAFT, LTD. in paragraph (h)
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. of this AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (4) For all airplanes: As of the effective
(c) Applicability
air commerce by prescribing regulations date of this AD, do not install or re-install a
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. wing on any airplane, unless concurrent with
PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/47E the wing installation, the torlon plates of the
the Administrator finds necessary for
airplanes, all serial numbers delivered before forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachment
safety in air commerce. This regulation January 1, 2015, certificated in any category. (both LH and RH sides) of the airplane are
is within the scope of that authority inspected and found to be installed correctly
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The
because it addresses an unsafe condition date of delivery may be found as the issue in accordance with the accomplishment
that is likely to exist or develop on date of the EASA Form 52, which is part of instructions in paragraph 3.B. of PILATUS
products identified in this rulemaking the airplane records. AIRCRAFT LTD. PILATUS PC–12 Service
action. Bulletin No: 57–007, dated September 29,
(d) Subject 2015.
Regulatory Findings Note 2 to paragraph (f)(4) of this AD:
Air Transport Association of America
We determined that this proposed AD (ATA) Code 57: Wings. Installation of a wing on an airplane in
would not have federalism implications accordance with the instructions of PILATUS
(e) Reason aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) 02049,
under Executive Order 13132. This
This AD was prompted by mandatory Revision 28 or later, or AMM 02300, Revision
proposed AD would not have a continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 11 or later, is an acceptable alternative
substantial direct effect on the States, on originated by an aviation authority of another method to comply with this inspection
the relationship between the national country to identify and correct an unsafe requirement.
Government and the States, or on the condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
distribution of power and describes the unsafe condition as incorrect (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
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responsibilities among the various installation instructions of the torlon plates The following provisions also apply to this
levels of government. in the airplane maintenance manual resulting AD:
For the reasons discussed above, I in the incorrect installation of the torlon (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
certify this proposed regulation:
attachment. We are issuing this AD to FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory identify and correct incorrectly installed for this AD, if requested using the procedures
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, torlon plates which could cause additional found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under loads affecting the fatigue life at the wing-to- ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and fuselage interface. FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
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Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before Federal Aviation Administration 64106. For information on the
using any approved AMOC on any airplane availability of this material at the FAA,
to which the AMOC applies, notify your 14 CFR Part 39 call (816) 329–4148.
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4878; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
Identifier 2016–CE–001–AD]
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. You may examine the AD docket on
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from www.regulations.gov by searching for
a manufacturer or other source, use these Airworthiness Directives; Various and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Aircraft Equipped With BRP- 4878; or in person at the Docket
actions are considered FAA-approved if they Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Management Facility between 9 a.m.
are approved by the State of Design Authority Series Engine and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(or their delegated agent). You are required except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
to assure the product is airworthy before it contains this proposed AD, the
Administration (FAA), Department of
is returned to service. regulatory evaluation, any comments
Transportation (DOT).
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any received, and other information. The
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). street address for the Docket Office
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
person is not required to respond to, nor SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
shall a person be subject to a penalty for airworthiness directive (AD) for various available in the AD docket shortly after
failure to comply with a collection of
aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain receipt.
information subject to the requirements of
GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
Engines) 912 A series engine. This Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
collection of information displays a current
proposed AD results from mandatory Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
continuing airworthiness information Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
Control Number for this information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
authority of another country to identify 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
and correct an unsafe condition on an faa.gov.
including the time for reviewing instructions,
aviation product. The MCAI describes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
completing and reviewing the collection of the unsafe condition as a design change
information. All responses to this collection of the engine cylinder head temperature Comments Invited
of information are mandatory. Comments sensor without a concurrent revision of We invite you to send any written
concerning the accuracy of this burden and the engine model designation, the relevant data, views, or arguments about
suggestions for reducing the burden should engine part number, or the cockpit this proposed AD. Send your comments
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence indication to the pilot. We are issuing to an address listed under the
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: this proposed AD to require actions to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Information Collection Clearance Officer, address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2016–4878; Directorate Identifier
AES–200. products. 2016–CE–001–AD’’ at the beginning of
(h) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite
this proposed AD by May 12, 2016. comments on the overall regulatory,
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2016–0037,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, and energy
dated February 26, 2016, for related
any of the following methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
information. You may examine the MCAI on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–5284. For service information related to
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those
this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.,
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. comments.
Customer Support Manager, CH–6371
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room regulations.gov, including any personal
SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., information you provide. We will also
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Washington, DC 20590. post a report summarizing each
review this referenced service information at • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. The European Aviation Safety Agency
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March except Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European
18, 2016.
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
For service information identified in Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–
Pat Mullen, this proposed AD, contact BRP- 0240, dated December 18, 2015, to
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, Welser correct an unsafe condition for the
Aircraft Certification Service. Strasse 32, A–4623 Gunskirchen, specified products. The MCAI states:
[FR Doc. 2016–06818 Filed 3–25–16; 8:45 am] Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 A design change of the engine cylinder
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 7246 601 9130; Internet: www.rotax- heads was introduced by BRP-Powertrain in
aircraft-engines.com. You may review March 2013 which modifies the engine/
this referenced service information at aircraft interfaces by substituting the
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 12, 2016. | |
| Contact | Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 17107 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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