81 FR 2134 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 10 (January 15, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 10 (January 15, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00320 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 10 (Friday, January 15, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 2134-2136] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00320] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0068; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-037-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA 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 SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes that would supersede AD 92-06-10. 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 fatigue failure of the nose landing gear wheel axle. 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 February 29, 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 SOCATA, Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.tbm.aero/. For the United States, contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; phone: (954) 366-3331; Internet: http://www.socatanorthamerica.com/default.htm. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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-2016-0068; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-037-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 On February 25, 1992, we issued AD 92-06-10, Amendment 39-8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) (``92-06-10''). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS 894A, MS 893A, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893E, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. Since we issued AD 92-06-10, new findings led to an adjustment of the inspection intervals. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2015-0203, dated October 7, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: A nose landing gear (NLG) wheel axle rupture occurred in service. The results of the technical investigation revealed that this failure was due to premature wear. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to cracks in the axle and detachment of axle and wheel, possibly resulting in failure of the NLG with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, DGAC France issued AD 91-163(A) (later revised twice) to require repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the NLG wheel axle and replacement of the NLG wheel axle attachment screws in accordance with the instructions of SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) 150-32. Since DGAC France AD 91-163(A)R2 was issued, new findings led to an adjustment of the inspection interval. Consequently, SOCATA issued SB 150-32, now at Revision 3. For the reasons described above, this new AD retains the requirements of the DGAC France AD 91-163(A)R2, which is superseded, but requires these actions to be accomplished within reduced intervals. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-0068. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 SOCATA has issued Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150- 32, Revision 3, dated September 2015. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspection of the nose gear wheel axle. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties [[Page 2135]] 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 77 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 10 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $500 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $103,950, or $1,350 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $1,450, for a cost of $1,705 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. 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 removing Amendment 39-8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992), and adding the following new AD: SOCATA: Docket No. FAA-2016-0068; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE- 037-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 29, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 92-06-10 Amendment 39-8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) (``AD 92-06-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear. (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 fatigue failure of the nose landing gear wheel axle. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct chafing and cracking of the nose gear wheel axle, which could lead to failure of the nose landing gear with consequent damage to the airplane and/or occupants. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (1) Do a detailed visual inspection of the intersection between the axle radius and the nose landing gear fork area for chafing at whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150-32, Revision 3, dated September 2015: (i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since the airplane's first flight or 200 hours TIS since the last inspection required by AD 92- 06-10; or (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 500 hours TIS since the last inspection required by AD 92-06-10, whichever occurs first. (2) Do a dye penetrant inspection on the nose wheel axle for cracks, distortion, and nicks or wear at whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150-32, Revision 3, dated September 2015: (i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since the airplane's first flight or 200 hours TIS since the last inspection required by AD 92- 06-10; or (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 500 hours TIS since the last inspection required by AD 92-06-10, whichever occurs first. (3) If any cracks or damage is found in any inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) in this AD, contact SOCATA for FAA- approved repair or replacement instructions approved specifically for this AD and, before further flight, implement those instructions. Use the contact information found in paragraph (i) of this AD to contact SOCATA. (4) Replace the nose landing gear wheel axle attachment screws with new screws at whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150-32, Revision 3, dated September 2015: (i) Upon accumulating 2,000 hours TIS since airplane's first flight or 2,000 hours TIS since last nose landing gear wheel attachment screw replacement with new screws; or [[Page 2136]] (ii) Within 50 hours TIS since April 17, 1992 (the effective date retained from AD 92-06-10). (5) After the effective date of this AD, a used nose landing gear or a used nose landing gear wheel axle may be installed provided it has been inspected and found free of cracks and/or damage and the nose landing gear wheel axle attachment screws have been replaced with new screws as specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(4) of this AD. (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for the inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD, following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150- 32, Revision 2, dated January 1994. (h) 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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. (i) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015- 0203, dated October 7, 2015; and Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150-32, Revision 2, dated January 1994, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2016-0068. For service information related to this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.tbm.aero/. For the United States, contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; phone: (954) 366- 3331; Internet: http://www.socatanorthamerica.com/default.htm. You may review copies of 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 5, 2016. Kelly Broadway, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00320 Filed 1-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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to the manager of the ACO, send it to the address the unsafe condition on these substantive verbal contact we receive
attention of the person identified in products. about this proposed AD.
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, DATES: We must receive comments on Discussion
notify your appropriate principal inspector, this proposed AD by February 29, 2016.
On February 25, 1992, we issued AD
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 92–06–10, Amendment 39–8190 (57 FR
of the local flight standards district office/ any of the following methods: 8063; March 6, 1992) (‘‘92–06–10’’).
certificate holding district office. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to That AD required actions intended to
(j) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the address an unsafe condition on
(1) For more information about this AD,
instructions for submitting comments. SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS
contact David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
894A, MS 893A, MS 892A–150, MS
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, • Mail: U.S. Department of
892E–150, MS 893E, MS 894E, Rallye
Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: Transportation, Docket Operations,
100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, Rallye
(316) 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes and
david.enns@faa.gov. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
was based on mandatory continuing
(2) For service information identified in Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of airworthiness information (MCAI)
Pflumm Road, Commercial Aircraft Products Transportation, Docket Operations, originated by an aviation authority of
Group, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; telephone: M–30, West Building Ground Floor, another country.
(913) 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Since we issued AD 92–06–10, new
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Internet: www.beaerospace.com. You may findings led to an adjustment of the
review this referenced service information at
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
inspection intervals.
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday The European Aviation Safety Agency
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For through Friday, except Federal holidays. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
information on the availability of this For service information identified in
for the Member States of the European
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. this proposed AD, contact SOCATA,
Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes
0203, dated October 7, 2015 (referred to
6, 2016. Cedex 9, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
Kelly Broadway, 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email:
unsafe condition for the specified
info@socata.daher.com; Internet: http://
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, products. The MCAI states:
Aircraft Certification Service. www.tbm.aero/. For the United States,
contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, A nose landing gear (NLG) wheel axle
[FR Doc. 2016–00374 Filed 1–14–16; 8:45 am] rupture occurred in service. The results of
North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the technical investigation revealed that this
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; phone:
failure was due to premature wear.
(954) 366–3331; Internet: http:// This condition, if not detected and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.socatanorthamerica.com/ corrected, could lead to cracks in the axle
default.htm. You may review copies of and detachment of axle and wheel, possibly
Federal Aviation Administration the referenced service information at the resulting in failure of the NLG with
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 consequent damage to the aeroplane and
14 CFR Part 39 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0068; Directorate DGAC France issued AD 91–163(A) (later
Identifier 2015–CE–037–AD] Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, revised twice) to require repetitive detailed
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 inspections (DET) of the NLG wheel axle and
RIN 2120–AA64 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, replacement of the NLG wheel axle
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– attachment screws in accordance with the
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA 4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: instructions of SOCATA Service Bulletin
Airplanes albert.mercado@faa.gov. (SB) 150–32.
Since DGAC France AD 91–163(A)R2 was
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
issued, new findings led to an adjustment of
Administration (FAA), Department of the inspection interval. Consequently,
Comments Invited
Transportation (DOT). SOCATA issued SB 150–32, now at Revision
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking We invite you to send any written 3.
(NPRM). relevant data, views, or arguments about For the reasons described above, this new
this proposed AD. Send your comments AD retains the requirements of the DGAC
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new to an address listed under the France AD 91–163(A)R2, which is
airworthiness directive (AD) for ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. superseded, but requires these actions to be
SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS FAA–2016–0068; Directorate Identifier accomplished within reduced intervals.
892A–150, MS 892E–150, MS 893A, MS 2015–CE–037–AD’’ at the beginning of You may examine the MCAI on the
893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, your comments. We specifically invite Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, Rallye 235E, comments on the overall regulatory, by searching for and locating Docket No.
and Rallye 235C airplanes that would economic, environmental, and energy FAA–2016–0068.
supersede AD 92–06–10. This proposed aspects of this proposed AD. We will
AD results from mandatory continuing consider all comments received by the Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
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airworthiness information (MCAI) closing date and may amend this
originated by an aviation authority of proposed AD because of those SOCATA has issued Daher-Socata
another country to identify and correct comments. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
an unsafe condition on an aviation We will post all comments we Revision 3, dated September 2015. The
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe receive, without change, to http:// service bulletin describes procedures for
condition as fatigue failure of the nose regulations.gov, including any personal inspection of the nose gear wheel axle.
landing gear wheel axle. We are issuing information you provide. We will also This service information is reasonably
this proposed AD to require actions to post a report summarizing each available because the interested parties
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have access to it through their normal Regulatory Findings (d) Subject
course of business or by the means Air Transport Association of America
We determined that this proposed AD
identified in the ADDRESSES section of (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.
would not have federalism implications
this NPRM. (e) Reason
under Executive Order 13132. This
FAA’s Determination and Requirements proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by mandatory
of the Proposed AD substantial direct effect on the States, on continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
the relationship between the national originated by an aviation authority of another
This product has been approved by country to identify and correct an unsafe
Government and the States, or on the
the aviation authority of another condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
distribution of power and
country, and is approved for operation describes the unsafe condition as fatigue
responsibilities among the various
in the United States. Pursuant to our failure of the nose landing gear wheel axle.
levels of government.
bilateral agreement with this State of We are issuing this proposed AD to detect
Design Authority, they have notified us For the reasons discussed above, I and correct chafing and cracking of the nose
of the unsafe condition described in the certify this proposed regulation: gear wheel axle, which could lead to failure
MCAI and service information (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory of the nose landing gear with consequent
referenced above. We are proposing this action’’ under Executive Order 12866, damage to the airplane and/or occupants.
AD because we evaluated all (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Actions and Compliance
information and determined the unsafe the DOT Regulatory Policies and Unless already done, do the following
condition exists and is likely to exist or Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of
develop on other products of the same 1979), this AD, including all subparagraphs.
type design. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Do a detailed visual inspection of the
in Alaska, and intersection between the axle radius and the
Costs of Compliance nose landing gear fork area for chafing at
(4) Will not have a significant
We estimate that this proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative, whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(1)(i)
will affect 77 products of U.S. registry. or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD and repetitively
on a substantial number of small entities
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours
We also estimate that it would take under the criteria of the Regulatory time-in-service (TIS) following Daher-Socata
about 10 work-hours per product to Flexibility Act. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
comply with the basic requirements of Revision 3, dated September 2015:
this proposed AD. The average labor List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the airplane’s first flight or 200 hours TIS
parts would cost about $500 per safety, Incorporation by reference, since the last inspection required by AD 92–
product. Safety. 06–10; or
Based on these figures, we estimate (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after the
The Proposed Amendment effective date of this AD or within 500 hours
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
TIS since the last inspection required by AD
operators to be $103,950, or $1,350 per Accordingly, under the authority
92–06–10, whichever occurs first.
product. delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Do a dye penetrant inspection on the
In addition, we estimate that any the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part nose wheel axle for cracks, distortion, and
necessary follow-on actions would take 39 as follows: nicks or wear at whichever occurs later in
about 3 work-hours and require parts paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD and
costing $1,450, for a cost of $1,705 per PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
product. We have no way of DIRECTIVES exceed 200 hours time-in-service (TIS)
determining the number of products following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service
that may need these actions. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 3, dated
continues to read as follows: September 2015:
Authority for This Rulemaking (i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the airplane’s first flight or 200 hours TIS
Title 49 of the United States Code since the last inspection required by AD 92–
§ 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 06–10; or
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after the
section 106, describes the authority of removing Amendment 39–8190 (57 FR effective date of this AD or within 500 hours
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 8063; March 6, 1992), and adding the TIS since the last inspection required by AD
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more following new AD: 92–06–10, whichever occurs first.
detail the scope of the Agency’s SOCATA: Docket No. FAA–2016–0068; (3) If any cracks or damage is found in any
authority. Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–037–AD. inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) or
(f)(2) in this AD, contact SOCATA for FAA-
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date approved repair or replacement instructions
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, approved specifically for this AD and, before
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by February
29, 2016. further flight, implement those instructions.
General requirements.’’ Under that Use the contact information found in
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs paragraph (i) of this AD to contact SOCATA.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD supersedes AD 92–06–10 (4) Replace the nose landing gear wheel
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, axle attachment screws with new screws at
whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(4)(i)
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for practices, methods, and procedures 1992) (‘‘AD 92–06–10’’).
the Administrator finds necessary for or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD following Daher-Socata
(c) Applicability Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
safety in air commerce. This regulation
This AD applies to SOCATA Models MS Revision 3, dated September 2015:
is within the scope of that authority 880B, MS 885, MS 892A–150, MS 892E–150, (i) Upon accumulating 2,000 hours TIS
because it addresses an unsafe condition MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, since airplane’s first flight or 2,000 hours TIS
that is likely to exist or develop on Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, since last nose landing gear wheel
products identified in this rulemaking Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes, all attachment screw replacement with new
action. serial numbers, certificated in any category. screws; or
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(ii) Within 50 hours TIS since April 17, phone: (954) 366–3331; Internet: http:// Regulations.gov. For either manner of
1992 (the effective date retained from AD 92– www.socatanorthamerica.com/default.htm. submission, the EPA may publish any
06–10). You may review copies of the referenced comment received to its public docket.
(5) After the effective date of this AD, a service information at the FAA, Small
Do not submit electronically any
used nose landing gear or a used nose Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
landing gear wheel axle may be installed City, Missouri 64106. For information on the information you consider to be
provided it has been inspected and found availability of this material at the FAA, call Confidential Business Information (CBI)
free of cracks and/or damage and the nose (816) 329–4148. or other information whose disclosure is
landing gear wheel axle attachment screws restricted by statute. Multimedia
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
have been replaced with new screws as submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
5, 2016.
specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(4) accompanied by a written comment.
of this AD. Kelly Broadway,
The written comment is considered the
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in official comment and should include
Aircraft Certification Service.
Accordance With Previous Service discussion of all points you wish to
Information [FR Doc. 2016–00320 Filed 1–14–16; 8:45 am]
make. The EPA will generally not
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P consider comments or comment
This AD allows credit for the inspections
required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this contents located outside of the primary
AD, if done before the effective date of this submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or
AD, following Daher-Socata Mandatory ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION other file sharing system). For
Service Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 2, AGENCY additional submission methods, please
dated January 1994.
contact the person identified in the FOR
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions 40 CFR Part 52 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
The following provisions also apply to this [EPA–R09–OAR–2012–959; FRL–9941–14– For the full EPA public comment policy,
AD: Region 9] information about CBI or multimedia
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance submissions, and general guidance on
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Revisions to the California State making effective comments, please visit
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Implementation Plan, Sacramento http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Metropolitan Air Quality Management
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
commenting-epa-dockets.
District
ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, AGENCY: Environmental Protection Stanley Tong, EPA Region IX, (415)
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Agency (EPA). 947–4122, tong.stanley@epa.gov.
telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) 329–
ACTION: Proposed rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’
to which the AMOC applies, notify your and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA.
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Agency (EPA) is proposing a partial
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), approval and partial disapproval of Table of Contents
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. revisions to the Sacramento
(2) Airworthy Product: For any Metropolitan (Metro) Air Quality I. The State’s Submittal
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Management District (SMAQMD or A. What documents did the State submit?
actions from a manufacturer or other source, District) portion of the California State B. Are there other versions of these
use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Implementation Plan (SIP). These documents?
Corrective actions are considered FAA- C. What is the purpose of the RACT SIP
revisions concern the District’s submissions?
approved if they are approved by the State
demonstration regarding Reasonably II. The EPA’s Evaluation and Proposed
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product Available Control Technology (RACT) Action
is airworthy before it is returned to service. requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone A. How is the EPA evaluating the RACT
National Ambient Air Quality Standard SIP submissions?
(i) Related Information (NAAQS). We are proposing action on a B. Do the RACT SIP submissions meet the
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety local SIP revision under the Clean Air evaluation criteria?
Agency (EASA) AD 2015–0203, dated Act (CAA or the Act). We are taking C. What are the RACT deficiencies?
October 7, 2015; and Daher-Socata comments on this proposal and plan to D. EPA Recommendations To Further
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32, Improve the RACT SIP.
follow with a final action. E. Proposed Action and Public Comment
Revision 2, dated January 1994, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI on DATES: Any comments must arrive by III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by February 16, 2016.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, I. The State’s Submittal
2016–0068. For service information related to identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R09–
this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des A. What documents did the State
OAR–2012–959 at http:// submit?
services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France;
www.regulations.gov, or via email to
phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5
62 41 76 54; email: info@socata.daher.com; Steckel.Andrew@epa.gov. For comments Table 1 lists the documents addressed
Internet: http://www.tbm.aero/. For the submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the by this proposal with the dates that they
United States, contact SOCATA NORTH online instructions for submitting were adopted by the local air agency
AMERICA, North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 comments. Once submitted, comments and submitted to the EPA by the
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; cannot be edited or removed from California Air Resources Board (CARB).
TABLE 1—SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS
Local agency Document Adopted Submitted
SMAQMD ......... Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) as Applicable to the 8-Hour Ozone 10/26/06 07/11/07
Standard, dated October 26, 2006 (‘‘2006 RACT SIP’’).
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| 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 February 29, 2016. | |
| Contact | Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 2134 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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