81 FR 21711 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21711-21713] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08262] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0068; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-037-AD; Amendment 39-18484; AD 2016-08-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 92-06-10 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. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 0068; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in 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 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 Docket No. FAA-2016-0068. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to 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. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2016 (81 FR 2134), and proposed to supersede AD 92-06-10, Amendment 39-8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) (``92-06-10''). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states that: 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. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-0068-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 2134, January 15, 2016) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134, January 15, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134, January 15, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed 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 have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this 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 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 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 [[Page 21712]] 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 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 this AD: (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. 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- 0068; 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 the NPRM, 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) and adding the following new AD: 2016-08-08 SOCATA: Amendment 39-18484; Docket No. FAA-2016-0068; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-037-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 18, 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 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 Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. If the initial actions of paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) of this AD have already been done before the effective date of this AD, then do the repetitive actions of these paragraphs at the specified times. (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 May 18, 2016 (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 May 18, 2016 (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 (j) 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 (ii) Within 50 hours TIS since April 17, 1992 (the effective date retained from AD 92-06-10). (5) After May 18, 2016 (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 May 18, 2016 (the [[Page 21713]] 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. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-0068- 0002. (j) 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. (i) Daher-Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150-32, Revision 3, dated September 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For SOCATA service information identified in 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. (4) You may view this 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-0068. (5) 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 April 4, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-08262 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– To address this potential unsafe condition,
855–7401; email thd.crj@ 0068; or in person at the Docket DGAC France issued AD 91–163(A) (later
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Management Facility, U.S. Department revised twice) to require repetitive detailed
www.bombardier.com. inspections (DET) of the NLG wheel axle and
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
(4) You may view this service information replacement of the NLG wheel axle
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, attachment screws in accordance with the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey instructions of SOCATA Service Bulletin
information on the availability of this Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (SB) 150–32.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in Since DGAC France AD 91–163(A)R2 was
(5) You may view this service information this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des issued, new findings led to an adjustment of
that is incorporated by reference at the services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; the inspection interval. Consequently,
National Archives and Records phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 SOCATA issued SB 150–32, now at Revision
Administration (NARA). For information on (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@ 3.
the availability of this material at NARA, call socata.daher.com; Internet: http://
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// The MCAI can be found in the AD
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.tbm.aero/. For the United States, docket on the Internet at: http://
locations.html. contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, www.regulations.gov/
North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-0068-
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; phone: 0002.
31, 2016.
(954) 366–3331; Internet: http://
Victor Wicklund, Comments
www.socatanorthamerica.com/
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane default.htm. You may view this We gave the public the opportunity to
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
referenced service information at the participate in developing this AD. We
[FR Doc. 2016–08346 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 received no comments on the NPRM (81
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. FR 2134, January 15, 2016) or on the
For information on the availability of determination of the cost to the public.
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Conclusion
4148. It is also available on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by We reviewed the relevant data and
Federal Aviation Administration determined that air safety and the
searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
0068. public interest require adopting the AD
14 CFR Part 39 as proposed except for minor editorial
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0068; Directorate
Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, changes. We have determined that these
Identifier 2015–CE–037–AD; Amendment minor changes:
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
39–18484; AD 2016–08–08] • Are consistent with the intent that
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
RIN 2120–AA64 was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134,
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
January 15, 2016) for correcting the
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA unsafe condition; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Do not add any additional burden
Airplanes
Discussion upon the public than was already
AGENCY: Federal Aviation proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134,
Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
January 15, 2016).
Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would Related Service Information Under 1
apply to SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are superseding 885, MS 894A, MS 893A, MS 892A–150, We reviewed Daher-Socata Mandatory
airworthiness directive (AD) 92–06–10 MS 892E–150, MS 893E, MS 894E, Service Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 3,
for SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, dated September 2015. The service
MS 892A–150, MS 892E–150, MS 893A, Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes. bulletin describes procedures for
MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye That NPRM was published in the inspection of the nose gear wheel axle.
100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, Rallye Federal Register on January 15, 2016 This service information is reasonably
235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes. This (81 FR 2134), and proposed to available because the interested parties
AD results from mandatory continuing supersede AD 92–06–10, Amendment have access to it through their normal
airworthiness information (MCAI) 39–8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) course of business or by the means
issued by an aviation authority of (‘‘92–06–10’’). identified in the ADDRESSES section of
another country to identify and correct The NPRM proposed to correct an
the AD.
an unsafe condition on an aviation unsafe condition for the specified
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe products and was based on mandatory Costs of Compliance
condition as fatigue failure of the nose continuing airworthiness information We estimate that this AD will affect
landing gear wheel axle. We are issuing (MCAI) originated by an aviation 77 products of U.S. registry. We also
this AD to require actions to address the authority of another country. The MCAI estimate that it would take about 10
unsafe condition on these products. states that: work-hours per product to comply with
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, A nose landing gear (NLG) wheel axle the basic requirements of this AD. The
2016. rupture occurred in service. The results of average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
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The Director of the Federal Register the technical investigation revealed that this Required parts would cost about $500
approved the incorporation by reference failure was due to premature wear. per product.
of a certain publication listed in the AD This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to cracks in the axle
Based on these figures, we estimate
as of May 18, 2016. the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
and detachment of axle and wheel, possibly
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD resulting in failure of the NLG with be $103,950, or $1,350 per product.
docket on the Internet at http:// consequent damage to the aeroplane and In addition, we estimate that any
www.regulations.gov by searching for injury to occupants. necessary follow-on actions would take
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about 3 work-hours and require parts the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– AD, then do the repetitive actions of these
costing $1,450, for a cost of $1,705 per 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. paragraphs at the specified times.
product. We have no way of Comments will be available in the AD (1) Do a detailed visual inspection of the
intersection between the axle radius and the
determining the number of products docket shortly after receipt.
nose landing gear fork area for chafing at
that may need these actions. whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(1)(i)
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD and repetitively
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours
Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, time-in-service (TIS) following Daher-Socata
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Revision 3, dated September 2015:
section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment (i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority the airplane’s first flight or 200 hours TIS
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more since the last inspection required by AD 92–
delegated to me by the Administrator,
06–10; or
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after May
authority. follows: 18, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or
We are issuing this rulemaking under within 500 hours TIS since the last
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection required by AD 92–06–10,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES whichever occurs first.
General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Do a dye penetrant inspection on the
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 nose wheel axle for cracks, distortion, and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: nicks or wear at whichever occurs later in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD and
for practices, methods, and procedures repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
§ 39.13 [Amended] exceed 200 hours time-in-service (TIS)
the Administrator finds necessary for following Daher-Socata Mandatory Service
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 3, dated
is within the scope of that authority removing Amendment 39–8190 (57 FR September 2015:
because it addresses an unsafe condition 8063; March 6, 1992) and adding the (i) Upon accumulating 200 hours TIS since
that is likely to exist or develop on following new AD: the airplane’s first flight or 200 hours TIS
products identified in this rulemaking since the last inspection required by AD 92–
2016–08–08 SOCATA: Amendment 39– 06–10; or
action. 18484; Docket No. FAA–2016–0068; (ii) Within the next 50 hours TIS after May
Regulatory Findings Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–037–AD. 18, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or
We determined that this AD will not (a) Effective Date within 500 hours TIS since the last
inspection required by AD 92–06–10,
have federalism implications under This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
whichever occurs first.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will effective May 18, 2016.
(3) If any cracks or damage is found in any
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) or
the States, on the relationship between (f)(2) in this AD, contact SOCATA for FAA-
This AD supersedes AD 92–06–10
the national government and the States, Amendment 39–8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, approved repair or replacement instructions
or on the distribution of power and 1992) (‘‘AD 92–06–10’’). approved specifically for this AD and, before
responsibilities among the various further flight, implement those instructions.
levels of government. (c) Applicability Use the contact information found in
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD applies to SOCATA Models MS paragraph (j) of this AD to contact SOCATA.
certify this AD: 880B, MS 885, MS 892A–150, MS 892E–150, (4) Replace the nose landing gear wheel
MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, axle attachment screws with new screws at
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, whichever occurs later in paragraph (f)(4)(i)
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD following Daher-Socata
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Revision 3, dated September 2015:
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (d) Subject (i) Upon accumulating 2,000 hours TIS
1979), Air Transport Association of America since airplane’s first flight or 2,000 hours TIS
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear. since last nose landing gear wheel
in Alaska, and attachment screw replacement with new
(e) Reason screws; or
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by mandatory (ii) Within 50 hours TIS since April 17,
on a substantial number of small entities continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 1992 (the effective date retained from AD 92–
originated by an aviation authority of another 06–10).
under the criteria of the Regulatory (5) After May 18, 2016 (the effective date
country to identify and correct an unsafe
Flexibility Act. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI of this AD), a used nose landing gear or a
Examining the AD Docket describes the unsafe condition as fatigue used nose landing gear wheel axle may be
failure of the nose landing gear wheel axle. installed provided it has been inspected and
You may examine the AD docket on We are issuing this AD to detect and correct found free of cracks and/or damage and the
the Internet at http:// chafing and cracking of the nose gear wheel nose landing gear wheel axle attachment
www.regulations.gov by searching for axle, which could lead to failure of the nose screws have been replaced with new screws
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– landing gear with consequent damage to the as specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and
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0068; or in person at the Docket airplane and/or occupants. (f)(4) of this AD.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. (f) Actions and Compliance (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through Accordance With Previous Service
except Federal holidays. The AD docket (f)(5) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. Information
contains the NPRM, the regulatory If the initial actions of paragraphs (f)(1), This AD allows credit for the inspections
evaluation, any comments received, and (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) of this AD have already required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
other information. The street address for been done before the effective date of this AD, if done before May 18, 2016 (the
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effective date of this AD), following Daher- (5) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket
Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150– that is incorporated by reference at the
32, Revision 2, dated January 1994. National Archives and Records You may examine the AD docket on
Administration (NARA). For information on the Internet at http://
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for
The following provisions also apply to this 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
AD: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 5914; or in person at the Docket
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html. Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 4, 2016. Federal holidays. The AD docket
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Pat Mullen, contains this AD, the European Aviation
ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Aircraft Certification Service. incorporated-by-reference service
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; [FR Doc. 2016–08262 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] information, the economic evaluation,
telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) 329– any comments received, and other
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before information. The street address for the
using any approved AMOC on any airplane Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Transportation, Docket Operations
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Federal Aviation Administration Office, M–30, West Building Ground
(2) Airworthy Product: For any Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39 Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
actions from a manufacturer or other source, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
use these actions if they are FAA-approved. [Docket No. FAA–2015–5914; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–056–AD; Amendment Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Corrective actions are considered FAA-
39–18472; AD 2016–07–27] Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101
approved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas
RIN 2120–AA64 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service. robert.grant@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety France) Discussion
Agency (EASA) AD 2015–0203, dated AGENCY: Federal Aviation On November 19, 2015, at 80 FR
October 7, 2015; and Daher-Socata
Administration (FAA), DOT. 72390, the Federal Register published
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 150–32,
Revision 2, dated January 1994, for related ACTION: Final rule. our notice of proposed rulemaking
information. The MCAI can be found in the (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
AD docket on the Internet at: http:// SUMMARY: We are adopting a new CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus would apply to Model SA341G and
D=FAA-2016-0068-0002. Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J SA342J helicopters with a torsion bar
helicopters. This AD requires repetitive part number 704A33633274 installed.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
inspections of a certain part-numbered The NPRM proposed to require
(1) The Director of the Federal Register main rotor hub torsion bar (torsion bar).
approved the incorporation by reference removing and performing repetitive
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
This AD was prompted by several cases inspections of each torsion bar for a
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of corrosion in the metal strands of the crack in the polyurethane (PU) coating,
part 51. torsion bar. The actions of this AD are the dimension of the angle between the
(2) You must use this service information intended to detect corrosion and bushings, corrosion on the inside
as applicable to do the actions required by prevent failure of the torsion bar, loss of diameter of each bushing, the thickness
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of each bushing, the size of the inside
(i) Daher-Socata Mandatory Service of control of the helicopter. diameter of each bushing, and missing
Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 3, dated
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, varnish on the two faces of each
September 2015.
(ii) Reserved. 2016. bushing. The NPRM also proposed to
(3) For SOCATA service information The Director of the Federal Register require replacing the torsion bar before
identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, approved the incorporation by reference further flight if there is a crack in the PU
Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, of a certain document listed in this AD coating of a torsion bar that matches or
France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 as of May 18, 2016. exceeds the damage criteria, if the angle
(0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@ ADDRESSES: For service information of the torsion bar is 7 degrees or more,
socata.daher.com; Internet: http:// identified in this final rule, contact if any corrosion on a bushing cannot be
www.tbm.aero/. For the United States,
contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, North
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum removed by rubbing it with an abrasive
Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street, Pompano Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; pad, if the thickness of a bushing is less
Beach, Florida 33060; phone: (954) 366– telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– than 37.520 mm (1.477 in), or if the
3331; Internet: http:// 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// diameter of a bushing is larger than
www.socatanorthamerica.com/default.htm. www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. 21,040 mm (.828 in). If varnish is
(4) You may view this service information You may review the referenced service missing from more than 15 percent of
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 information at the FAA, Office of the the surface area from a face of a bushing,
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, the NPRM proposed to require removing
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, all varnish, finishing with an abrasive
addition, you can access this service Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also on the pad, and applying a coat of paint to the
information on the Internet at http:// Internet at http://www.regulations.gov face of the bushing. The proposed
www.regulations.gov by searching for and by searching for and locating Docket No. requirements were intended to detect
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–0068. FAA–2015–5914. corrosion and prevent failure of the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21711 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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