81 FR 21261 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
| Page Range | 21261-21263 | |
| FR Document | 2016-07580 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21261-21263] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07580] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5432; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-009-AD; Amendment 39-18466; AD 2016-07-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-20-13 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, and PA-28R- 201 airplanes. AD 2015-20-13 required inspecting the right wing rib at wing station 140.09 for cracks and taking necessary corrective action. This AD retains the actions for AD 2015-20-13 and adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports that additional airplanes have been found with the same cracks. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of October 29, 2015 (80 FR 61725, October 14, 2015). We must receive any comments on this AD by May 26, 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. For service information identified in this final rule, 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 and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5432. 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- 5432; 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: Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On October 1, 2015, we issued AD 2015-20-13, Amendment 39-18292 (80 FR 61725), (``AD 2015-20-13''), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, and PA-28R-201 airplanes. AD 2015-20-13 required inspecting the right wing rib at wing station 140.09 for cracks and taking necessary corrective action. AD 2015-20-13 resulted from a report from Piper Aircraft, Inc. of a production quality control problem on certain Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, and PA-28R-201 airplanes. A change in production tooling and processes caused cracks to form along the edge of rib stiffening beads during manufacture. These cracks cause reduced structural integrity of the wing, which resulted in the inability of the wing rib to carry ultimate load. We issued AD 2015-20-13 to detect and correct cracks in the wing rib, which if not corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing with consequent loss of control. Actions Since AD 2015-20-13 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-20-13, we received reports that operators in the field found the same cracks in airplanes outside the original applicability. After further investigation, Piper Aircraft, Inc. issued a new service bulletin expanding the serial number applicability of the affected airplane models. 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. 1279A, dated March 3, 2016. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting the right wing rib at wing station 140.09 for cracks and for obtaining an FAA- [[Page 21262]] approved repair if cracks are found. 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. 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 accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. 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 cracks in the wing rib, if not detected and corrected immediately, could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing with consequent 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 we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. 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-2016-5432 and directorate identifier 2016-CE-009- 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 725 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect the right wing rib at 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.............. $85 $61,625 wing station 140.09 for cracks. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. This estimate is based on replacement of the rib. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair of the of the wing rib................. 35 work-hours x $85 per hour = $125 $3,100 $2,975. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. The only cost difference between this AD and AD 2015-20-13 is the cost associated with adding 710 airplanes to the Applicability section. 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. [[Page 21263]] Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-20-13, Amendment 39-18292 (80 FR 61725, October 14, 2015) and adding the following new AD: 2016-07-21 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18466; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5432; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-009-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 26, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-20-13, Amendment 39-18292 (80 FR 61725) (``AD 2015-20-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes certificated in any category. (1) Airplanes previously affected by AD 2015-20-13: Model PA-28- 161 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2842393 through 2842395; Model PA-28-181 airplanes, S/Ns 2843769 through 2843775 and 2843779 through 2843791; and Model PA-28R-201 airplanes, S/N 2844152. (2) Airplanes new to this AD: Model PA-28-161 airplanes, S/Ns 2842010 through 2842392; Model PA-28-181 airplanes, S/Ns 2843021 through 2843768; and Model PA-28R-201 airplane, S/Ns 2844004 through 2844151. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5712, Wing Ribs/Bulkhead. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the wing rib on airplanes outside the Applicability, paragraph (c), of AD 2015- 20-13. The cracks occurred in production during forming of the wing rib bead radius. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing rib, which if not corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect (1) Inspect the right wing rib at wing station (WS) 140.09 for cracks at the following compliance times. (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2015-20-13: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after (TIS) after October 29, 2015 (the effective date retained from AD 2015-20-13) following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279, dated August 26, 2015, or Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A, dated March 3, 2016. (ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Within the next 25 hours TIS after April 26, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A, dated March 3, 2016. (2) If any crack is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, obtain and implement an FAA-approved repair scheme, 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 (k)(5) of this AD. (h) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit is allowed for this AD per 14 CFR 39.23 for the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. If a crack is found during the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, a special flight permit is allowed with the following limitations: (1) Flight must be planned to the nearest location where repairs can be done; (2) Indicated airspeed must be 120 knots or less for the entire flight; (3) Bank angle is not to exceed 30 degrees for the entire flight; (4) Maximum load factors must be between +3.0 and -1.0 for the entire flight; and (5) Flight must be performed VFR, with no turbulence greater than ``light'' forecast for the planned flight route and altitude. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 (j) 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected]. (k) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 26, 2016. (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A, dated March 3, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 29, 2015 (80 FR 61725, October 14, 2015). (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279, dated August 26, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (5) 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. (6) You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA- 2016-5432. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 28, 2016. Jacqueline Jambor, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07580 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; 13 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- PA–28–161, PA–28–181, and PA–28R– 5432; or in person at the Docket
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 201 airplanes. AD 2015–20–13 required Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
inspecting the right wing rib at wing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that station 140.09 for cracks and taking except Federal holidays. The AD docket
you notify your principal inspector, or necessary corrective action. This AD contains this AD, the regulatory
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of retains the actions for AD 2015–20–13 evaluation, any comments received, and
the local flight standards district office or and adds airplanes to the applicability. other information. The street address for
certificate holding district office, before This AD was prompted by reports that the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
operating any aircraft complying with this additional airplanes have been found 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
AD through an AMOC. Comments will be available in the AD
with the same cracks. We are issuing
(g) Additional Information this AD to correct the unsafe condition docket shortly after receipt.
(1) Eurocopter Service Bulletin (SB) No. on these products. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
EC225–05–027 and SB No. AS332–05.00.92, DATES: This AD is effective April 26, Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace
both Revision 1 and dated July 17, 2013; 2016. Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Eurocopter SB No. AS332–29.00.17 and SB The Director of the Federal Register Certification Office, 1701 Columbia
No. EC225–29–005, both Revision 0 and both Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
dated June 21, 2013; and Eurocopter approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD phone: (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–
Information Notice No. 2506–I–29, Revision
2, dated July 24, 2013; which are not as of April 26, 2016. 5606; email: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
incorporated by reference, contain additional The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information about the subject of this AD. For approved the incorporation by reference
service information identified in this AD, Discussion
of a certain other publication listed in
contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. this AD as of October 29, 2015 (80 FR On October 1, 2015, we issued AD
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 2015–20–13, Amendment 39–18292 (80
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
61725, October 14, 2015).
We must receive any comments on FR 61725), (‘‘AD 2015–20–13’’), for
fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You this AD by May 26, 2016.
may review the referenced service 28–161, PA–28–181, and PA–28R–201
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
information at the FAA, Office of the airplanes. AD 2015–20–13 required
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 inspecting the right wing rib at wing
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, station 140.09 for cracks and taking
TX 76177. methods: necessary corrective action. AD 2015–
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 20–13 resulted from a report from Piper
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Aircraft, Inc. of a production quality
AD No. 2013–0069, dated March 18, 2013. instructions for submitting comments. control problem on certain Models PA–
You may view the EASA AD on the Internet • Fax: 202–493–2251. 28–161, PA–28–181, and PA–28R–201
at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. • Mail: U.S. Department of airplanes. A change in production
FAA–2014–0333. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– tooling and processes caused cracks to
(h) Subject 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room form along the edge of rib stiffening
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., beads during manufacture. These cracks
Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System. Washington, DC 20590. cause reduced structural integrity of the
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 31,
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of wing, which resulted in the inability of
2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the wing rib to carry ultimate load. We
James A. Grigg, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room issued AD 2015–20–13 to detect and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., correct cracks in the wing rib, which if
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. not corrected, could result in reduced
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, structural integrity of the wing with
[FR Doc. 2016–07983 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am]
except Federal holidays. consequent loss of control.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft, Actions Since AD 2015–20–13 Was
Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper Issued
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; Since we issued AD 2015–20–13, we
Federal Aviation Administration telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none; received reports that operators in the
email: customer.service@piper.com; field found the same cracks in airplanes
14 CFR Part 39 Internet: www.piper.com. You may view outside the original applicability. After
this referenced service information at further investigation, Piper Aircraft, Inc.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5432; Directorate the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
Identifier 2016–CE–009–AD; Amendment
issued a new service bulletin expanding
39–18466; AD 2016–07–21] 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri the serial number applicability of the
64106. For information on the affected airplane models. We are issuing
RIN 2120–AA64 availability of this material at the FAA, this AD to correct the unsafe condition
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Piper on the Internet at http://
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– CFR Part 51
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. 5432. We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.
ACTION: Final rule; request for Service Bulletin No. 1279A, dated
Examining the AD Docket March 3, 2016. The service bulletin
comments.
You may examine the AD docket on describes procedures for inspecting the
SUMMARY: We are superseding the Internet at http:// right wing rib at wing station 140.09 for
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–20– www.regulations.gov by searching for cracks and for obtaining an FAA-
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Adoption of the Amendment (g) Inspect (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) Inspect the right wing rib at wing (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Accordingly, under the authority station (WS) 140.09 for cracks at the approved the incorporation by reference
delegated to me by the Administrator, following compliance times. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as 2015–20–13: Within the next 25 hours time- part 51.
follows: in-service after (TIS) after October 29, 2015 (2) You must use this service information
(the effective date retained from AD 2015– as applicable to do the actions required by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 20–13) following the INSTRUCTIONS section this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
DIRECTIVES of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. (3) The following service information was
1279, dated August 26, 2015, or Piper approved for IBR on April 26, 2016.
Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A, (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 1279A, dated March 3, 2016.
continues to read as follows: dated March 3, 2016.
(ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Within (ii) Reserved.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (4) The following service information was
the next 25 hours TIS after April 26, 2016
approved for IBR on October 29, 2015 (80 FR
(the effective date of this AD) following the
§ 39.13 [Amended] 61725, October 14, 2015).
INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft,
(i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A, dated March 1279, dated August 26, 2015.
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 3, 2016. (ii) Reserved.
(2) If any crack is detected during the (5) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service
2015–20–13, Amendment 39–18292 (80
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of information identified in this AD, contact
FR 61725, October 14, 2015) and adding this AD, before further flight, obtain and
the following new AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Service, 2926
implement an FAA-approved repair scheme, Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
2016–07–21 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: approved specifically for this AD. At the telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none; email:
Amendment 39–18466; Docket No. operator’s discretion, assistance may be customer.service@piper.com; Internet:
FAA–2016–5432; Directorate Identifier provided by contacting Piper Aircraft, Inc. at www.piper.com.
2016–CE–009–AD. the address identified in paragraph (k)(5) of (6) You may review the referenced service
this AD. information at the FAA, Small Airplane
(a) Effective Date
(h) Special Flight Permit Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
This AD is effective April 26, 2016. Missouri 64106. For information on the
A special flight permit is allowed for this availability of this material at the FAA, call
(b) Affected ADs AD per 14 CFR 39.23 for the inspection (816) 329–4148. It is also available on the
This AD replaces AD 2015–20–13, required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. If a Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Amendment 39–18292 (80 FR 61725) (‘‘AD crack is found during the inspection required searching for locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
2015–20–13’’). in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, a special flight 5432.
permit is allowed with the following (7) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability limitations: that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD applies to the following Piper (1) Flight must be planned to the nearest National Archives and Records
Aircraft, Inc. airplanes certificated in any location where repairs can be done; Administration (NARA). For information on
category. (2) Indicated airspeed must be 120 knots or the availability of this material at NARA, call
(1) Airplanes previously affected by AD less for the entire flight; 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
2015–20–13: Model PA–28–161 airplanes, (3) Bank angle is not to exceed 30 degrees www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
serial numbers (S/Ns) 2842393 through for the entire flight; locations.html.
2842395; Model PA–28–181 airplanes, S/Ns (4) Maximum load factors must be between Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
2843769 through 2843775 and 2843779 +3.0 and ¥1.0 for the entire flight; and 28, 2016.
through 2843791; and Model PA–28R–201 (5) Flight must be performed VFR, with no
Jacqueline Jambor,
airplanes, S/N 2844152. turbulence greater than ‘‘light’’ forecast for
(2) Airplanes new to this AD: Model PA– the planned flight route and altitude. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
28–161 airplanes, S/Ns 2842010 through Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2016–07580 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am]
2842392; Model PA–28–181 airplanes, S/Ns (AMOCs)
2843021 through 2843768; and Model PA– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
28R–201 airplane, S/Ns 2844004 through (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has
2844151. the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(d) Subject CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ send your request to your principal inspector Federal Aviation Administration
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Code 5712, Wing Ribs/Bulkhead. appropriate. If sending information directly
14 CFR Part 39
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
(e) Unsafe Condition attention of the person identified in [Docket No. FAA–2015–1279; Directorate
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks paragraph (j) of this AD. Identifier 2014–NM–049–AD; Amendment
found in the wing rib on airplanes outside (2) Before using any approved AMOC, 39–18454; AD 2016–07–09]
the Applicability, paragraph (c), of AD 2015– notify your appropriate principal inspector,
20–13. The cracks occurred in production or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64
during forming of the wing rib bead radius. of the local flight standards district office/
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; BAE
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
cracks in the wing rib, which if not corrected, SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
(j) Related Information
could result in reduced structural integrity of Airplanes
the wing with consequent loss of control. For more information about this AD,
contact Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(f) Compliance Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Administration (FAA), Department of
Comply with this AD within the Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: Transportation (DOT).
compliance times specified, unless already (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: ACTION: Final rule.
done. gregory.noles@faa.gov.
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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 26, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gregory ``Keith'' Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21261 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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