81 FR 29123 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 91 (May 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 91 (May 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-10872 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29123-29125] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10872] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD; Amendment 39-18512; AD 2016-10-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. We received reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4256. 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- 4256; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and [[Page 29124]] other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; 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 all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11469). The NPRM was prompted by reports of broken elevator control rod link assemblies between the elevator torque tube and the elevator quadrant due to corrosion and lack of lubrication on M7 Aerospace SA26, SA226, and SA227 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require initial and repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 11469, March 4, 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 this 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 11469, March 4, 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 11469, March 4, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, all Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspection of the elevator control link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant for frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/ cracked links (rod ends) with instructions for lubrication and replacement if necessary. All of the related 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 this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 350 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and lubrication........ 2 work-hours x $85 Not applicable....... $170 $59,500 per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs/ replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these repairs/replacements: On-condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace Rod End............................ 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340. $30 $370 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities [[Page 29125]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-10-01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18512; Docket No. FAA- 2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T (B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2730, Elevator Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this AD to require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD using the following service bulletins within the compliance times specified, unless already done: (1) For Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), and SA226-TC: M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016; (2) For Models SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and SA227-TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016; or (3) For Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016. (g) Actions (1) If abnormally high resistance is reported when operating the elevators, before further flight after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), inspect and lubricate installed elevator control links following paragraph 2.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (2) Remove the elevator control links and inspect following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, at whichever of the following occurs first: (i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter Check inspection after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 600 hours time-in-service after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later; or (ii) Within the next 6 months after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD). (3) Repetitively remove and inspect the elevator control links not to exceed every 12 months following any inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (4) If during any inspection required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, any link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are found to have frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends), before further flight, replace the rod ends following paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the bearings following with paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end bearings (male and female) on both elevator control link assemblies following the time limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable SB, but not to exceed every 6 months, and following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected]. (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) M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, dated February 23, 2016; (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, dated February 23, 2016; and (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, dated February 23, 2016. (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. (4) You may view this service information at 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. (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 May 3, 2016. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-10872 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Optional Terminating Action or lacking a principal inspector, the manager DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The concurrent accomplishment of the of the local flight standards district office/
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and certificate holding district office. Federal Aviation Administration
(h)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
of paragraph (g) of this AD. level of safety may be used for any repair 14 CFR Part 39
(1) Replacement of all heat shield required by this AD if it is approved by the
insulation blankets (rub strips, heat shield [Docket No. FAA–2016–4256; Directorate
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
pan casting, Velcro strips, aft fairing web Identifier 2016–CE–002–AD; Amendment
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 39–18512; AD 2016–10–01]
drain sump, drain screen, and drain tubes, as
applicable) in accordance with the been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair RIN 2120–AA64
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, Revision 1, method to be approved, the repair must meet
dated September 30, 2015. the certification basis of the airplane, and the Airworthiness Directives; M7
(2) A one-time detailed inspection for approval must specifically refer to this AD. Aerospace LLC Airplanes
cracks and heat damage of the aft fairing
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
lower spar upper surface, conductivity
inspection for heat damage of the aft fairing Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) For more information about this AD,
lower spar upper surface, and detailed contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule.
inspection for wear of heat shield primary Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
seal, and all applicable related investigative SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
and corrective actions, in accordance with airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–
Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT,
Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, Revision 1, 917–6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC,
dated May 9, 2014, provided all applicable (2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT,
related investigative and corrective actions
are done before further flight. available at the addresses specified in
SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes.
(i) Exception to Service Information We received reports of failed elevator
Specifications (m) Material Incorporated by Reference control rod ends due to corrosion and
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777– (1) The Director of the Federal Register lack of lubrication. This AD requires
54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, initial and repetitive inspections and
approved the incorporation by reference
specifies a compliance time ‘‘After the lubrication of the elevator control rod
Original Issue Date of this Service Bulletin,’’ (IBR) of the service information listed in this
this AD requires compliance within the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ends and bearings with replacement as
specified compliance time after the effective part 51. necessary. We are issuing this AD to
date of this AD. (2) You must use this service information correct the unsafe condition on these
as applicable to do the actions required by products.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective June 15,
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54A0031,
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), 2016.
Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
(g)(3), and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before the effective date of (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, approved the incorporation by reference
this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015. of certain publications listed in this AD
777–54A0031, dated June 7, 2013, provided (3) For Boeing service information
as of June 15, 2016.
that insulation blanket part number identified in this AD, contact Boeing
313W5421–29 is inspected and reinstalled, or ADDRESSES: For service information
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
replaced with a new insulation blanket, as Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC identified in this final rule, contact M7
applicable, as specified in the 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766– Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone:
Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, dated June 7, 5680; Internet: https:// (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766;
2013. This service information is not Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-
www.myboeingfleet.com.
incorporated by reference in this AD. us.com; email: MetroTech@
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the (4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 M7Aerospace.com. You may view this
actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For referenced service information at the
the effective date of this AD using Boeing information on the availability of this FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, dated May 27, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
2014. This service information is not (5) You may view this service information For information on the availability of
incorporated by reference in this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the this material at the FAA, call 816–329–
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records 4148. It is also available on the Internet
(AMOCs) Administration (NARA). For information on at http://www.regulations.gov by
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft the availability of this material at NARA, call searching for and locating Docket No.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA–2016–4256.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Examining the AD Docket
requested using the procedures found in 14 locations.html.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, You may examine the AD docket on
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28,
send your request to your principal inspector the Internet at http://
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 2016.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
appropriate. If sending information directly Dionne Palermo, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 4256; or in person at the Docket
attention of the person identified in Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- [FR Doc. 2016–10931 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Requests@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, contains this AD, the regulatory
notify your appropriate principal inspector, evaluation, any comments received, and
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under the criteria of the Regulatory (3) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Flexibility Act. (C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032 notify your appropriate principal inspector,
R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 February 23, 2016. of the local flight standards district office/
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation certificate holding district office.
(g) Actions
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) If abnormally high resistance is (i) Related Information
Safety. reported when operating the elevators, before For more information about this AD,
further flight after June 15, 2016 (the effective contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace
Adoption of the Amendment
date of this AD), inspect and lubricate Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio
Accordingly, under the authority installed elevator control links following MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph 2.A. of the Accomplishment Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308–
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Instructions of the service bulletins identified 3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email:
follows: in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov.
as applicable. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) Remove the elevator control links and
inspect following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
DIRECTIVES approved the incorporation by reference
when applicable) and lubricate the bearings
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 following paragraph 2.E. of the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
continues to read as follows: Accomplishment Instructions of the service
part 51.
bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2),
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) You must use this service information
or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, at
as applicable to do the actions required by
§ 39.13 [Amended] whichever of the following occurs first:
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB)
Check inspection after June 15, 2016 (the
the following new airworthiness 226–27–080 R1, dated February 23, 2016;
effective date of this AD) or within the next
directive (AD): (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1,
600 hours time-in-service after June 15, 2016 dated February 23, 2016; and
2016–10–01 M7 Aerospace LLC: (the effective date of this AD), whichever (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032
Amendment 39–18512; Docket No. occurs later; or R1, dated February 23, 2016.
FAA–2016–4256; Directorate Identifier (ii) Within the next 6 months after June 15, (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service
2016–CE–002–AD. 2016 (the effective date of this AD). information identified in this AD, contact M7
(3) Repetitively remove and inspect the Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road,
(a) Effective Date elevator control links not to exceed every 12 San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824–
This AD is effective June 15, 2016. months following any inspection required in 9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; Internet: http://
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following www.elbitsystems-us.com; email:
(b) Affected ADs paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com.
None. and lubricate the bearings following (4) You may view this service information
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
(c) Applicability
Instructions of the service bulletins identified Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, information on the availability of this
Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T (B), as applicable.
SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148.
(4) If during any inspection required in (5) You may view this service information
SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD,
(C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes, all serial that is incorporated by reference at the
any link assemblies between the elevator National Archives and Records
numbers, certificated in any category. torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are Administration (NARA). For information on
(d) Subject found to have frozen (stiff, hard to move) the availability of this material at NARA, call
bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends), 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
before further flight, replace the rod ends www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
following paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the locations.html.
Code 2730, Elevator Control System.
bearings following with paragraph 2.E. of the
(e) Unsafe Condition Accomplishment Instructions of the service Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3,
bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), 2016.
This AD was prompted by reports of failed
or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. David R. Showers,
elevator control rod ends due to corrosion
and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this (5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
AD to require initial and repetitive bearings (male and female) on both elevator Aircraft Certification Service.
inspections and lubrication of the elevator control link assemblies following the time [FR Doc. 2016–10872 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am]
control rod ends and bearings with limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
replacement as necessary. We are proposing SB, but not to exceed every 6 months, and
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of
these products. the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service bulletins identified in paragraphs DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) Compliance (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(g)(5) of this AD using the following service
(AMOCs) 14 CFR Part 39
bulletins within the compliance times
specified, unless already done: (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6628; Directorate
(1) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
Identifier 2016–CE–013–AD; Amendment
SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
39–18514; AD 2016–10–03]
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your RIN 2120–AA64
February 23, 2016; request to your principal inspector or local
(2) For Models SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227– Flight Standards District Office, as Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7 appropriate. If sending information directly Limited Airplanes
Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1, Issued: to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, attention of the person identified in AGENCY:Federal Aviation
2016; or paragraph (i) of this AD. Administration (FAA), DOT.
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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 June 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 29123 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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