81 FR 18461 - Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aircraft Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 62 (March 31, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 62 (March 31, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-07228 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18461-18464] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07228] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5422; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-011-AD; Amendment 39-18456; AD 2016-07-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aircraft Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Weatherly Aircraft Company Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B-TG, and 620TP airplanes. This AD requires visually inspecting the center and outer wing front spar lower hinge fittings for cracks and corrosion [[Page 18462]] and taking all necessary corrective actions. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found on the center wing front spar lower hinge fitting. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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. 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- 5422; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Recently, a Weatherly Aircraft Company Model 620B airplane crashed while conducting agricultural operations. Preliminary investigation indicates presence of fatigue cracks in the center wing front spar lower hinge fitting of the accident aircraft. As a result of voluntary operator inspections, an additional cracked fitting in the center wing joint was recently reported. Investigation reveals that the cracks resulted from fatigue damage on the hinge fitting and that routine maintenance practices are not finding this damage. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in failure of the wing front spar lower hinge fittings, which could cause the wing to separate and cause loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires visually inspecting the center and outer wing front spar lower hinge fittings for cracks and corrosion and taking all necessary corrective actions. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA. Based on the reports received from the AD requirements, we will work with the type certificate holder to evaluate that information to determine whether repetitive inspections are necessary and/or a possible terminating action. Based on this evaluation, we may initiate further rulemaking action to address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because failure of the wing front spar lower hinge fitting could cause the wing to separate from the airplane and cause loss of control. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-5422 and Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-011-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 95 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visually inspect the center and 2 work-hours x $85 per N/A $170 $16,150 outer wing front spar lower hinge hour = $170. fitting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair or replacement that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this corrective action: [[Page 18463]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace wing front spar lower 6 work-hours x $85 $800 per fitting........... $1,310 per fitting. hinge fitting. per hour = $510 per fitting. Remove corrosion on wing front 2 work-hours x $85 N/A........................ $170. spar lower hinge fitting. per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is 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. 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): 2016-07-11 Weatherly Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-18456; Docket No. FAA-2016-5422; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-011-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Weatherly Aircraft Company Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B-TG, and 620TP airplanes, all serial numbers, that: (1) have center and outer wing front spar lower hinge fittings, part number 40223 (any dash number configuration), installed; and (2) are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wing Attach Fittings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found on the center wing front spar lower hinge fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the center and outer wing front spar lower hinge fitting, which could cause the fittings to fail. Failure of the wing front spar lower hinge fitting could result in the wing separating from the airplane and loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within the next 30 days after April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do a close visual inspection of the center and outer wing front spar lower hinge fittings for cracks and corrosion. Prior to the inspection do the following: (1) Remove the left and right center wing to outer wing joint covers from the airplane. (2) Remove the lower forward wing hinge pin bolt caps. (h) Replacement If any cracks are found during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the cracked wing front spar lower hinge fitting with an airworthy part. (i) Repair If any corrosion is found during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, remove up to .020 inches of the wing front spar lower hinge fitting material in any direction to repair corrosion. Replace any parts requiring removal of more than .020-inch of wing front spar lower hinge fitting. Any operator may request an alternative to the replacement requirement using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 and paragraph (m) of this AD. (j) Reporting Requirement Within the next 10 days after the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD or within 10 days after April 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the result of the inspection to the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Attn: Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 3960 Paramount Blvd. Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected]. Include the following information. Please [[Page 18464]] identify AD 2016-07-11 in the subject line if submitted through email. (1) Airplane serial number. (2) Hours time-in-service at time of inspection. (3) A description of any cracks found. (4) A description of any corrosion found. (k) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are allowed for this AD per 14 CFR 39.23 for the requirement to remove up to .020 inches of corrosion as required in paragraph (i) of this AD. Special flight permits are prohibited for all other requirements of this AD. (l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement 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. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (n) 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. (n) Related Information For information on the subject matter of this AD, contact either: (1) Weatherly Aircraft Company at phone: (316) 361-0101; email: [email protected]; or (2) Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd. Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected]. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 25, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07228 Filed 3-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness 4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–627–
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): 5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–07–02 Honeywell International Inc. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (Type Certificate previously held by
Aviation Programs, describes in more AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Turbine (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Engine Company): Amendment 39– approved the incorporation by reference
detail the scope of the Agency’s
18447; Docket No. FAA–2015–2208; (IBR) of the service information listed in this
authority. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–19–AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under part 51.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date (2) You must use this service information
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective May 5, 2016. as applicable to do the actions required by
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (i) Honeywell Service Bulletin TFE731–72–
None. 3789, Revision 0, dated March 23, 2015.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability (ii) Reserved.
(3) For Honeywell service information
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to all Honeywell identified in this AD, contact Honeywell
the Administrator finds necessary for International Inc. (Honeywell) TFE731–4, International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix,
safety in air commerce. This regulation –4R, –5AR, –5BR, and –5R turbofan engines AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800–601–3099;
is within the scope of that authority with an interstage turbine transition (ITT) Internet: https://
because it addresses an unsafe condition duct, part number (P/N) 3075292–4, myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal/!ut/.
installed, with a serial number (S/N) listed in
that is likely to exist or develop on Table 2 of Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB)
(4) You may view this service information
products identified in this rulemaking at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
TFE731–72–3789, Revision 0, dated March
action. District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
23, 2015.
information on the availability of this
Regulatory Findings (d) Unsafe Condition material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
This AD was prompted by a report of (5) You may view this service information
This AD will not have federalism that is incorporated by reference at the
implications under Executive Order certain ITT ducts failing to meet containment
capability requirements. We are issuing this National Archives and Records
13132. This AD will not have a Administration (NARA). For information on
AD to prevent failure of the ITT duct, which
substantial direct effect on the States, on could lead to an uncontained part release, the availability of this material at NARA, call
the relationship between the national damage to the engine, and damage to the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
government and the States, or on the airplane. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
distribution of power and locations.html.
(e) Compliance
responsibilities among the various Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the March 21, 2016.
compliance times specified, unless already
For the reasons discussed above, I done. Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
certify that this AD: (1) At the next removal of the ITT duct Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory from the engine not to exceed 2,600 hours Aircraft Certification Service.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, time-in-service after the effective date of this [FR Doc. 2016–07231 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am]
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under AD, remove the affected ITT duct and replace BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures with a part eligible for installation.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (2) Reserved.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Definition DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible
making a regulatory distinction, and for installation is an ITT duct with an S/N Federal Aviation Administration
(4) Will not have a significant that is not listed in Table 2 of Honeywell SB
economic impact, positive or negative, TFE731–72–3789, Revision 0, dated March 14 CFR Part 39
on a substantial number of small entities 23, 2015 or, if listed in Table 2 of this SB,
was reworked using Honeywell SB TFE731– [Docket No. FAA–2016–5422; Directorate
under the criteria of the Regulatory 72–3789. Identifier 2016–CE–011–AD; Amendment
Flexibility Act. 39–18456; AD 2016–07–11]
(g) Installation Prohibition
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 RIN 2120–AA64
After the effective date of this AD, do not
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation install any ITT duct with an S/N listed in
Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly
safety, Incorporation by reference, Table 2 of Honeywell SB TFE731–72–3789,
Revision 0, dated March 23, 2015, onto any Aircraft Company Airplanes
Safety.
engine, unless the ITT duct is marked with AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Adoption of the Amendment the overhaul/repair instructions number
‘‘P35864’’ near the ITT duct P/N and S/N Administration (FAA), DOT.
Accordingly, under the authority markings. ACTION: Final rule; request for
delegated to me by the Administrator, comments.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
follows: (AMOCs) SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
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The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft airworthiness directive (AD) for all
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Certification Office, FAA, may approve Weatherly Aircraft Company Models
DIRECTIVES AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A,
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
620B, 620B–TG, and 620TP airplanes.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Related Information This AD requires visually inspecting the
continues to read as follows: For more information about this AD, center and outer wing front spar lower
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, hinge fittings for cracks and corrosion
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Replace wing front spar lower hinge fitting ........... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per fitting .... $800 per fitting ..... $1,310 per fitting.
Remove corrosion on wing front spar lower hinge 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .................... N/A ....................... $170.
fitting.
Paperwork Reduction Act responsibilities among the various (d) Subject
A federal agency may not conduct or levels of government. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
sponsor, and a person is not required to For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
respond to, nor shall a person be subject certify that this AD: Code 57, Wing Attach Fittings.
to penalty for failure to comply with a (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition
collection of information subject to the action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD was prompted by a report of
requirements of the Paperwork cracks found on the center wing front spar
Reduction Act unless that collection of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
lower hinge fitting. We are issuing this AD
information displays a current valid DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures to detect and correct cracks and corrosion in
OMB control number. The control (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), the center and outer wing front spar lower
number for the collection of information (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation hinge fitting, which could cause the fittings
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The in Alaska, and to fail. Failure of the wing front spar lower
paperwork cost associated with this AD hinge fitting could result in the wing
(4) Will not have a significant separating from the airplane and loss of
has been detailed in the Costs of economic impact, positive or negative, control.
Compliance section of this document on a substantial number of small entities
and includes time for reviewing under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
instructions, as well as completing and Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
reviewing the collection of information. compliance times specified, unless already
Therefore, all reporting associated with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done.
this AD is mandatory. Comments
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Inspection
concerning the accuracy of this burden
safety, Incorporation by reference, Within the next 30 days after April 15,
and suggestions for reducing the burden
Safety. 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do a
should be directed to the FAA at 800
close visual inspection of the center and
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Adoption of the Amendment outer wing front spar lower hinge fittings for
DC 20591. ATTN: Information cracks and corrosion. Prior to the inspection
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Accordingly, under the authority
do the following:
delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Remove the left and right center wing
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as to outer wing joint covers from the airplane.
Title 49 of the United States Code follows: (2) Remove the lower forward wing hinge
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue pin bolt caps.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES (h) Replacement
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: If any cracks are found during the
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection required in paragraph (g) of this
continues to read as follows: AD, before further flight, replace the cracked
detail the scope of the Agency’s wing front spar lower hinge fitting with an
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. airworthy part.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, § 39.13 [Amended] (i) Repair
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: If any corrosion is found during the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding inspection required in paragraph (g) of this
section, Congress charges the FAA with the following new airworthiness AD, before further flight, remove up to .020
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in directive (AD): inches of the wing front spar lower hinge
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2016–07–11 Weatherly Aircraft Company: fitting material in any direction to repair
for practices, methods, and procedures Amendment 39–18456; Docket No. corrosion. Replace any parts requiring
FAA–2016–5422; Directorate Identifier removal of more than .020-inch of wing front
the Administrator finds necessary for spar lower hinge fitting. Any operator may
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2016–CE–011–AD.
request an alternative to the replacement
is within the scope of that authority (a) Effective Date requirement using the procedures found in
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD is effective April 15, 2016. 14 CFR 39.19 and paragraph (m) of this AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on
(b) Affected ADs (j) Reporting Requirement
products identified in this rulemaking
action. None. Within the next 10 days after the
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability AD or within 10 days after April 15, 2016
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This AD will not have federalism This AD applies to Weatherly Aircraft (the effective date of this AD), whichever
Company Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, occurs later, report the result of the
implications under Executive Order
620, 620A, 620B, 620B–TG, and 620TP inspection to the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
13132. This AD will not have a airplanes, all serial numbers, that: Certification Office (ACO), Attn: Mike Lee,
substantial direct effect on the States, on (1) have center and outer wing front spar Aerospace Engineer, 3960 Paramount Blvd.
the relationship between the national lower hinge fittings, part number 40223 (any Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; fax:
government and the States, or on the dash number configuration), installed; and (562) 627–5210; email: mike.s.lee@faa.gov.
distribution of power and (2) are certificated in any category. Include the following information. Please
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identify AD 2016–07–11 in the subject line Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
if submitted through email. 25, 2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(1) Airplane serial number. Pat Mullen, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Hours time-in-service at time of Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
inspection. Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
(3) A description of any cracks found. [FR Doc. 2016–07228 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(4) A description of any corrosion found. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays.
(k) Special Flight Permit For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Boeing
Special flight permits are allowed for this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
AD per 14 CFR 39.23 for the requirement to
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
remove up to .020 inches of corrosion as Federal Aviation Administration MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
required in paragraph (i) of this AD. Special
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
flight permits are prohibited for all other 14 CFR Part 39 fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
requirements of this AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5033; Directorate www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
(l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Identifier 2015–NM–118–AD; Amendment this referenced service information at
Statement 39–18450; AD 2016–07–05] the FAA, Transport Airplane
A federal agency may not conduct or RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
sponsor, and a person is not required to Renton, WA. For information on the
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing availability of this material at the FAA,
a penalty for failure to comply with a Company Airplanes call 425–227–1221. It is also available
collection of information subject to the on the Internet at http://
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
Act unless that collection of information Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
displays a current valid OMB Control ACTION: Final rule; request for 5033.
Number. The OMB Control Number for this comments.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
Examining the AD Docket
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
reporting for this collection of information is You may examine the AD docket on
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per the Internet at http://
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
response, including the time for reviewing www.regulations.gov by searching for
series airplanes. This AD requires an
instructions, completing and reviewing the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
inspection to determine if all oxygen
collection of information. All responses to 5033; or in person at the Docket
this collection of information are mandatory. components in the passenger oxygen
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this system are installed, installation of new
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
burden and suggestions for reducing the o-rings, and corrective actions if
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 necessary. This AD was prompted by a
contains this AD, the regulatory
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC report that oxygen tube couplings in the
evaluation, any comments received, and
20591, Attn: Information Collection passenger oxygen system could be
other information. The street address for
Clearance Officer, AES–200. missing or incorrectly installed. We are
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
issuing this AD to detect and correct
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
oxygen leaks from oxygen tube
(AMOCs) Comments will be available in the AD
couplings in the passenger oxygen
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, FAA, docket shortly after receipt.
system, which could result in depletion
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
of emergency oxygen at a faster rate than
AD, if requested using the procedures found expected, reduce the passengers’ and Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR crews’ protection from hypoxia at Cabin Safety and Environmental
39.19, send your request to your principal elevated cabin altitudes, and increase Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
inspector or local Flight Standards District the risk of a fire. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
DATES: This AD is effective April 15,
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it WA; phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–
2016.
to the attention of the person identified in
The Director of the Federal Register 917–6590; email: susan.l.monroe@
paragraph (n) of this AD. faa.gov.
approved the incorporation by reference
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
of a certain publication listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
as of April 15, 2016. Discussion
We must receive comments on this
of the local flight standards district office/
AD by May 16, 2016. We have determined that some Model
certificate holding district office.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 747–8 series airplanes could have
(n) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR oxygen components missing or
For information on the subject matter of 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following incorrectly installed at oxygen tube
this AD, contact either: methods: couplings attached to the outboard
(1) Weatherly Aircraft Company at phone: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to stowage bin support assemblies. The
(316) 361–0101; email: weatherlyaircraft@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the manufacturer believes that these
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
cox.net; or instructions for submitting comments. airplanes were delivered with the
(2) Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251. correct configuration of oxygen
Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft • Mail: U.S. Department of components. However, because of an
Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Transportation, Docket Operations, M– error in an engineering drawing and
Blvd. Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room related parts list, which omitted part
90712; phone: (562) 627–5325; fax: (562) W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., number call-outs for some oxygen
627–5210; email: mike.s.lee@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. components, we want to be certain
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 18461 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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