81_FR_21559 81 FR 21489 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

81 FR 21489 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)

Page Range21489-21491
FR Document2016-08261

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL (type certificate previously held by Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.) airplanes that would supersede AD 2006-13-05. 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 some critical rivets on the wing not being fully age- hardened and being installed in specific locations where reduction in rivet strength reduces wing strength. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5578; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-005-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL (type certificate 
previously held by Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.) airplanes that 
would supersede AD 2006-13-05. 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 some critical rivets on the wing not being fully age-
hardened and being installed in specific locations where reduction in 
rivet strength reduces wing strength. We are issuing this proposed AD 
to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 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 
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, 
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 
843 6134; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
www.aerospace.co.nz. 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.

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-
5578; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; 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-2016-5578; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-005-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 June 12, 2006, we issued AD 2006-13-05, Amendment 39-14658 (71 
FR 35509, June 21, 2006) (``AD 2006-13-05''). That AD required actions 
intended to address an unsafe condition on certain Pacific Aerospace 
Corporation Ltd. Model 750XL airplanes and was based on mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation 
authority of another country.
    Since we issued AD 2006-13-05, additional airplanes have been 
identified that need to be added to the applicability of the AD.
    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority 
for New Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/750XL/7B, dated February 25, 
2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    DCA/750XL/7B revised to introduce PACSB/XL/018 issue 4, dated 20 
January 2016, which reduces the applicability to S/N 101 through to 
131 with no change to the requirements. Aircraft with S/N 132 
onwards have been modified in accordance with PACSB/XL/018 at 
manufacture, which is a terminating action for the requirements of 
this AD.

This proposed AD would require you to remove rivets that have not been 
fully age hardened and replace them with bolts, washers, and nuts in 
specific locations where reduction in rivet strength affects overall 
structural capability. The proposed AD would retain the airplane weight 
AFM limitations until the rivets are replaced with the bolts, washers, 
and nuts. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5578.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, 
Issue 4, dated January 20, 2016. The service bulletin describes 
procedures for removing rivets (part number (P/N) MS20470 DD6) and 
installing bolts (P/N NAS 6203-7X or NAS 6203-6X), washers (P/N AN960-
10), and nuts (P/N MS21044N3) in place of the rivets to restore 
airplane to full take-off weight of 7,500 pounds. The service bulletin 
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to 
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified 
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or

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develop on other products of the same type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 9 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 32 work-hours per 
product to comply with the replacement requirements of this proposed 
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would 
cost about $519 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $29,151, or $3,239 per product.
    AD 2006-13-05 affected 8 of the 9 U.S. registered airplanes 
reflected in the above cost information. This proposed AD would only 
increase the cost already required by AD 2006-13-05 by one additional 
airplane. The FAA has a report that the additional airplane is already 
in compliance, thus the proposed AD would impose no additional cost 
impact on U.S. operators.

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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14658 (71 FR 
35509, June 21, 2006), and adding the following new AD:

Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-5578; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-CE-005-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 27, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2006-13-05, Amendment 39-14658 (71 FR 35509, 
June 21, 2006) (``AD 2006-13-05'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 
750XL airplanes (type certificate previously held by Pacific 
Aerospace Corporation Ltd.), that are certificated in any category.
    (1) Airplanes previously affected by AD 2006-13-05: Serial 
numbers 101, 102, 104 through 120, and 125.
    (2) Airplanes new to this AD: Serial numbers 103, 121, 122, 123, 
124, and 126 to 131.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.

(e) Reason

    This 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 some critical 
rivets on the wing not being fully age-hardened and being installed 
in specific locations where reduction in rivet strength reduces wing 
strength. We are issuing this AD to add airplanes to the 
Applicability section, paragraph (c) of this AD, and to ensure wing 
ultimate load requirements are met. If wing ultimate load 
requirements are not met, wing failure could result with consequent 
loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Insert the following information into the Limitations 
section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) at the compliance time 
specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. You may 
do this by inserting a copy of this AD into the Limitations section 
of the AFM: ``The maximum takeoff weight is reduced from 7,500 
pounds to 7,125 pounds.'' The owner/operator holding at least a 
private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the flight manual 
changes requirement of this AD. Make an entry in the aircraft 
records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following 
section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
    (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2006-13-05: Before 
further flight after January 16, 2006 (the effective date retained 
from AD 2005-26-53, Amendment 39-14451 (71 FR 2453, January 17, 
2006), which was replaced by AD 2006-13-05).
    (ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Before further flight after 
the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Remove rivets, part number (P/N) MS20470 DD6, on the main 
spar web and replace with bolts, P/N NAS 6203-6X or -7X, as 
indicated for the position, assembled with washers, P/N AN960-10, 
and nut, P/N MS21044N3, at the compliance time specified in 
paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2006-13-05: Within 
the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 31, 2006 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2006-13-05). Do the removal and 
replacement actions following Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, Issue 3, dated December 23, 2005, and 
amended January 16, 2006.
    (ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Within the next 100 hours TIS 
after the effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Do the 
removal and replacement actions following Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, Issue 4, dated January 20, 2016.
    (3) For all affected airplanes: Before further flight after 
doing the action required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, remove the 
restrictive information from the Limitations section of the AFM that 
you were required to insert in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The 
owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as 
authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 43.7) may do the flight manual changes requirement of this AD.

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(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD No. DCA/750XL/
7B, dated February 25, 2016, for related information. You may 
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5578. For service 
information related to this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, 
Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New 
Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; 
email: [email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. 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 April 4, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08261 Filed 4-11-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Proposed Rules 21489 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION service information at the FAA, Small Since we issued AD 2006–13–05, Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, additional airplanes have been Federal Aviation Administration Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For identified that need to be added to the information on the availability of this applicability of the AD. 14 CFR Part 39 material at the FAA, call (816) 329– The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), [Docket No. FAA–2016–5578; Directorate 4148. which is the aviation authority for New Identifier 2016–CE–005–AD] Examining the AD Docket Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/ 750XL/7B, dated February 25, 2016 RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to the Internet at http:// correct an unsafe condition for the Airworthiness Directives; Pacific www.regulations.gov by searching for Aerospace Limited Airplanes specified products. The MCAI states: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 5578; or in person at the Docket DCA/750XL/7B revised to introduce AGENCY: Federal Aviation PACSB/XL/018 issue 4, dated 20 January Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2016, which reduces the applicability to S/ Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, N 101 through to 131 with no change to the except Federal holidays. The AD docket requirements. Aircraft with S/N 132 onwards ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the have been modified in accordance with (NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments PACSB/XL/018 at manufacture, which is a SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The terminating action for the requirements of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for the Docket Office this AD. Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the This proposed AD would require you to (type certificate previously held by ADDRESSES section. Comments will be remove rivets that have not been fully Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.) available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. age hardened and replace them with airplanes that would supersede AD bolts, washers, and nuts in specific 2006–13–05. This proposed AD results FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl locations where reduction in rivet from mandatory continuing Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, strength affects overall structural airworthiness information (MCAI) Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, capability. The proposed AD would originated by an aviation authority of Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; retain the airplane weight AFM another country to identify and correct telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) limitations until the rivets are replaced an unsafe condition on an aviation 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@ with the bolts, washers, and nuts. You product. The MCAI describes the unsafe faa.gov. may examine the MCAI on the Internet condition as some critical rivets on the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: at http://www.regulations.gov by wing not being fully age-hardened and searching for and locating Docket No. being installed in specific locations Comments Invited FAA–2016–5578. where reduction in rivet strength We invite you to send any written reduces wing strength. We are issuing relevant data, views, or arguments about Related Service Information Under 1 this proposed AD to require actions to this proposed AD. Send your comments CFR Part 51 address the unsafe condition on these to an address listed under the Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued products. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, Issue FAA–2016–5578; Directorate Identifier 4, dated January 20, 2016. The service DATES: We must receive comments on 2016–CE–005–AD’’ at the beginning of this proposed AD by May 27, 2016. bulletin describes procedures for your comments. We specifically invite ADDRESSES: You may send comments by removing rivets (part number (P/N) comments on the overall regulatory, any of the following methods: MS20470 DD6) and installing bolts (P/ economic, environmental, and energy • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will N NAS 6203–7X or NAS 6203–6X), http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the washers (P/N AN960–10), and nuts (P/ consider all comments received by the instructions for submitting comments. N MS21044N3) in place of the rivets to closing date and may amend this • Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD because of those restore airplane to full take-off weight of • Mail: U.S. Department of comments. 7,500 pounds. The service bulletin is Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we reasonably available because the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http:// interested parties have access to it W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., regulations.gov, including any personal through their normal course of business Washington, DC 20590. information you provide. We will also or by the means identified in the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of post a report summarizing each ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive FAA’s Determination and Requirements 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD. of the Proposed AD W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Discussion This product has been approved by and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, On June 12, 2006, we issued AD the aviation authority of another except Federal holidays. 2006–13–05, Amendment 39–14658 (71 country, and is approved for operation For service information identified in FR 35509, June 21, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006– in the United States. Pursuant to our jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS this proposed AD, contact Pacific 13–05’’). That AD required actions bilateral agreement with this State of Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, intended to address an unsafe condition Design Authority, they have notified us Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton on certain Pacific Aerospace of the unsafe condition described in the 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 Corporation Ltd. Model 750XL airplanes MCAI and service information 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; and was based on mandatory continuing referenced above. We are proposing this email: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; airworthiness information (MCAI) AD because we evaluated all Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You originated by an aviation authority of information and determined the unsafe may review copies of the referenced another country. condition exists and is likely to exist or VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:12 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1

21490 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Proposed Rules develop on other products of the same (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under hardened and being installed in specific type design. the DOT Regulatory Policies and locations where reduction in rivet strength Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, reduces wing strength. We are issuing this Costs of Compliance AD to add airplanes to the Applicability 1979), We estimate that this proposed AD (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation section, paragraph (c) of this AD, and to will affect 9 products of U.S. registry. ensure wing ultimate load requirements are in Alaska, and met. If wing ultimate load requirements are We also estimate that it would take (4) Will not have a significant not met, wing failure could result with about 32 work-hours per product to economic impact, positive or negative, consequent loss of control. comply with the replacement on a substantial number of small entities requirements of this proposed AD. The under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Flexibility Act. Unless already done, do the following Required parts would cost about $519 actions: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) Insert the following information into per product. Based on these figures, we estimate Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the Limitations section of the airplane flight the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. safety, Incorporation by reference, manual (AFM) at the compliance time operators to be $29,151, or $3,239 per Safety. specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. You may do this by inserting a product. The Proposed Amendment copy of this AD into the Limitations section AD 2006–13–05 affected 8 of the 9 of the AFM: ‘‘The maximum takeoff weight U.S. registered airplanes reflected in the Accordingly, under the authority is reduced from 7,500 pounds to 7,125 above cost information. This proposed delegated to me by the Administrator, pounds.’’ The owner/operator holding at AD would only increase the cost already the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part least a private pilot certificate as authorized required by AD 2006–13–05 by one 39 as follows: by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation additional airplane. The FAA has a Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the flight report that the additional airplane is PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS manual changes requirement of this AD. already in compliance, thus the DIRECTIVES Make an entry in the aircraft records showing proposed AD would impose no compliance with this portion of the AD ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 following section 43.9 of the Federal additional cost impact on U.S. continues to read as follows: Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). operators. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD Authority for This Rulemaking 2006–13–05: Before further flight after § 39.13 [Amended] January 16, 2006 (the effective date retained Title 49 of the United States Code from AD 2005–26–53, Amendment 39–14451 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Amendment 39–14658 (71 FR (71 FR 2453, January 17, 2006), which was rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, replaced by AD 2006–13–05). section 106, describes the authority of 35509, June 21, 2006), and adding the (ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Before the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: following new AD: further flight after the effective date of this Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA– AD. detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–5578; Directorate Identifier 2016– (2) Remove rivets, part number (P/N) authority. CE–005–AD. MS20470 DD6, on the main spar web and We are issuing this rulemaking under replace with bolts, P/N NAS 6203–6X or –7X, (a) Comments Due Date as indicated for the position, assembled with the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by May 27, washers, P/N AN960–10, and nut, P/N Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: 2016. MS21044N3, at the compliance time General requirements.’’ Under that specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs of this AD. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2006–13–05, (i) For airplanes previously affected by AD air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–14658 (71 FR 35509, June 2006–13–05: Within the next 100 hours time- for practices, methods, and procedures 21, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–13–05’’). in-service (TIS) after July 31, 2006 (the the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability effective date retained from AD 2006–13–05). safety in air commerce. This regulation Do the removal and replacement actions This AD applies to the following Pacific is within the scope of that authority following Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, Issue 3, because it addresses an unsafe condition (type certificate previously held by Pacific dated December 23, 2005, and amended that is likely to exist or develop on Aerospace Corporation Ltd.), that are January 16, 2006. products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category. (1) Airplanes previously affected by AD (ii) For airplanes new to this AD: Within action. the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date 2006–13–05: Serial numbers 101, 102, 104 Regulatory Findings through 120, and 125. of this AD or within the next 12 months after (2) Airplanes new to this AD: Serial the effective date of this AD, whichever We determined that this proposed AD occurs first. Do the removal and replacement numbers 103, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 126 to would not have federalism implications 131. actions following Pacific Aerospace Limited under Executive Order 13132. This Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/018, Issue 4, proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject dated January 20, 2016. substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association of America (3) For all affected airplanes: Before further the relationship between the national (ATA) Code 57: Wings. flight after doing the action required in jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, remove the Government and the States, or on the (e) Reason restrictive information from the Limitations distribution of power and section of the AFM that you were required This AD results from mandatory responsibilities among the various continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) to insert in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The levels of government. originated by an aviation authority of another owner/operator holding at least a private For the reasons discussed above, I country to identify and correct an unsafe pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 certify this proposed regulation: condition on an aviation product. The MCAI of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory describes the unsafe condition as some 43.7) may do the flight manual changes action’’ under Executive Order 12866, critical rivets on the wing not being fully age- requirement of this AD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:12 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Proposed Rules 21491 (g) Other FAA AD Provisions SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments The following provisions also apply to this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain received, and other information. The AD: Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 street address for the Docket Operations (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, proposed AD was prompted by a design the ADDRESSES section. Comments will FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs review, which found that the burst be available in the AD docket shortly for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to pressure of the flexible hose used to after receipt. ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace vent oxygen from the high-pressure FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, relief valve of the oxygen cylinder Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri overboard is lower than the opening Airframe and Mechanical Systems 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) pressure of the high-pressure relief Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. valve. This pressure difference could Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Before using any approved AMOC on any cause the flexible hose to burst before it Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify is able to vent excess oxygen overboard. your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax the FAA Flight Standards District Office This proposed AD would require 516–794–5531. (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. replacement of flexible relief hoses for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement the crew oxygen bottles with new metal in this AD to obtain corrective actions from design relief hoses. We are proposing Comments Invited a manufacturer or other source, use these this AD to prevent the accumulation of We invite you to send any written actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective excess oxygen in an enclosed space, relevant data, views, or arguments about actions are considered FAA-approved if they which could, if near a source of ignition, this proposed AD. Send your comments are approved by the State of Design Authority cause an uncontrolled oxygen-fed fire. to an address listed under the (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. is returned to service. this proposed AD by May 27, 2016. FAA–2016–5459; Directorate Identifier ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2015–NM–148–AD’’ at the beginning of (h) Related Information your comments. We specifically invite using the procedures found in 14 CFR Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, (CAA) AD No. DCA/750XL/7B, dated economic, environmental, and energy methods: February 25, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5578. instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this For service information related to this AD, • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We pacific@aerospace.co.nz; Internet: will also post a report summarizing each Washington, DC 20590. www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review copies of the referenced service information • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Transport Canada Civil Aviation p.m., Monday through Friday, except (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April for Canada, has issued Canadian 4, 2016. Federal holidays. For service information identified in Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–25, Pat Mullen, dated September 10, 2015 (referred to Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, after this as the Mandatory Continuing Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the [FR Doc. 2016–08261 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition BILLING CODE 4910–13–P thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD– http://www.bombardier.com. You may 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. view this referenced service information The MCAI states: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at the FAA, Transport Airplane A design review found that the burst Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., pressure of the flexible hose used to vent Renton, WA. For information on the oxygen from the high-pressure relief valve of availability of this material at the FAA, the oxygen cylinder overboard is lower than 14 CFR Part 39 the opening pressure of the high-pressure call 425–227–1221. relief valve. This could cause the flexible [Docket No. FAA–2016–5459; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–148–AD] Examining the AD Docket hose to burst before it is able to vent the excess oxygen overboard. If an ignition RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS source is present, the accumulation of oxygen the Internet at http:// in an enclosed space may result in an Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, www.regulations.gov by searching for uncontrolled oxygen-fed fire. Inc. Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This [Canadian] AD mandates the 5459; or in person at the Docket replacement of the oxygen [flexible] hose AGENCY: Federal Aviation assembly with a new design oxygen [metal] Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, hose assembly. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket You may examine the MCAI in the (NPRM). contains this proposed AD, the AD docket on the Internet at http:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:12 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\12APP1.SGM 12APP1


Document Created: 2016-04-12 00:46:31
Document Modified: 2016-04-12 00:46:31
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.
ContactKarl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 21489 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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