81_FR_29284 81 FR 29193 - Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes

81 FR 29193 - Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 91 (May 11, 2016)

Page Range29193-29196
FR Document2016-10930

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. that are installed on airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight in icing conditions. This proposed AD would require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29193-29196]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10930]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI 
Aerospace, Inc. that are installed on airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong 
airspeed during flight in icing conditions. This proposed AD would 
require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected 
pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are 
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-
6616; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be

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available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort 
Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 
222-5245; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-004-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://www.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

    We received a report about erroneous airspeed data being 
transmitted from multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes 
on a Boeing Aircraft Company Model B717 airplane when flying in icing 
conditions.
    Investigation revealed that the pitot probes had been repaired by 
CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014. During the 
investigation, it was determined that the repaired pitot probes had 
constricted openings, which was caused by migration of the silver 
brazing material. Further investigation revealed that the brazing 
material migrated because the heater was not properly located during 
the repair process. This condition, if not corrected, could result in 
incorrect airspeed indications during icing conditions, which could 
lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only 
applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require inspecting the airplane to determine 
the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the 
affected pitot probes if more than one is installed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 679 products installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspect to determine the number of    1 work-hour x $85 per               N/A              N/A          $57,715
 defective pitot probes installed on   hour = $85.
 the airplane.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need 
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                 Action                                Labor cost                  Parts cost        product
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Replace defective pitot probe...........  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85....          $6,750           $6,835
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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.

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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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 27, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Model 851AK pitot 
probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a serial 
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be 
installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraph 
(c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913, 69953, 71802, 71820, 73010, 
73406, 75549, 75555, 80491, 83809, 84200, 84495, 84911, 84922, 
85317, 85731, 87225, 87234, 87235, 87241, 87272, 87512, 87551, 
87909, 88912, 90538, 91606, 93291, 93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 
93948, 93960, 94258, 94304, 94559, 94814, 94819, 95150, 95849, 
97405, 99498, 99509, 100105, 100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 101374, 
101500, 102054, 102309, 102502, 104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 
106905, 107251, 107406, 107450, 107887, 108174, 108302, 108858, 
108859, 108967, 108970, 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128, 109393, 
109394, 109467, 109474, 109488, 109521, 109524, 109537, 109577, 
109795, 109798, 109799, 109810, 109946, 109954, 109958, 109962, 
109996, 110323, 110324, 110327, 110338, 110611, 110626, 110880, 
110895, 110956, 111061, 111066, 111315, 111320, 111432, 111561, 
111571, 111578, 111802, 111807, 112229, 112280, 112497, 112646, 
112657, 112677, 112779, 112781, 112783, 112979, 112993, 113025, 
113026, 113129, 113151, 113382, 113721, 113758, 113837, 113838, 
113843, 113845, 113920, 113934, 114130, 114147, 114152, 114157, 
114223, 114376, 114572, 114813, 114869, 114959, 114962A, 114966, 
115428, 115713, 116249, 116253, 116255, 116271, 116424, 116557, 
116734, 116792, 116994, 117022, 117144, 117310, 117412, 117414, 
117426, 117427, 117428, 117587, 117961, 118111, 118234, 118331, 
118637, 118639, 118770, 118938, 119115, 119281, 119290, 119414, 
119441, 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737, 119852, 120456, 120461, 
120728, 120823, 120825, 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041, 121110, 
121116, 121145, 121172, 121320, 121322, 121524, 121834, 121852, 
122662, 122934, 122935, 123286, 123289, 123330, 123745, 123746, 
123753, 123767, 124144, 124385, 124390, 124396, 124890, 125016, 
125021, 125077, 125163, 125174, 126785, 127449, 127894, 127899, 
128302, 128307, 129503, 130371, 130377, 130688, 131422, 131423, 
131752, 132065, 132067, 132297, 132825, 133103, 133161, 133220, 
133291, 133310, 133394, 133396, 133512, 133521, 134102, 134403, 
134535, 134537, 134639, 134675, 134681, 135136, 135234, 135246, 
135250, 135554, 135561, 135568, 135735, 135743, 136075, 136208, 
137049, 137398, 137543, 137544, 137642, 139076, 139081, 139433, 
139444, 139691, 139694, 139759, 139763, 139971, 139976, 140188, 
140565, 140643, 140649, 140650, 141161, 141356, 141362, 141497, 
141501, 141605, 141607, 142426, 142765, 142774, 142775, 143405, 
143409, 143411, 143418, 143816, 143818, 143988, 143992, 143999, 
144591, 144814, 144816, 144976, 146116, 146835, 147421, 148524, 
148765, 148777, 149460, 149464, 149510, 149941, 150206, 150211, 
150212, 150214, 150542, 150725, 151086, 151095, 151493, 152097, 
152819, 152922, 152969, 152974, 152981, 153232, 153453, 153625, 
153628, 153635, 153641, 153956, 153962, 153966, 153984, 154007, 
154156, 154704, 154721, 154738, 154741, 155003, 155042, 155045, 
155238, 155278, 155517, 156022, 156025, 156222, 156526, 156529, 
156672, 157023, 157137, 157143, 158393, 158790, 158797, 159033, 
159036, 159413, 159440, 159891, 160000, 160002, 160456, 160459, 
160463, 160466, 160468, 161137, 161139, 161159, 161177, 161184, 
161185, 161363, 161364, 161366, 162376, 162384, 162674, 162682, 
162685, 162688, 163176, 163178, 163181, 163557, 163559, 163602, 
164279, 164746, 164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259, 165459, 
165805, 166235, 166324, 166325, 166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 
166608, 166671, 166673, 166892, 167030, 167035, 167037, 167182, 
167341, 167556, 167559, 167705, 167707, 167709, 167763, 167764, 
167765, 167766, 167811, 195627, 195628, 195706, 195707, 195710, 
195796, 195833, 195876, 196041, 196042, 196045, 196137, 196234, 
196397, 196400, 196401, 196403, 196498, 196500, 196761, 197097, 
197140, 197143, 197238, 197657, 197874, 198528, 198687, 198775, 
198788, 198872, 199034, 199042, 199187, 199441, 199613, 199616, 
199669, 200293, 200324, 200534, 200535, 200538, 200737, 200738, 
200793, 200830, 200834, 200872, 201576, 201685, 201733, 201892, 
201893, 201964, 202053, 202305, 202306, 202469, 202471, 202472, 
202596, 202625, 202633, 202760, 202879, 202901, 203010, 203016, 
204629, 204665, 204714, 204820, 204821, 204822, 205249, 205253, 
205329, 205335, 205526, 205527, 205529, 205700, 205882, 205967, 
206273, 206406, 206436, 206441, 206646, 207019, 207020, 207021, 
207364, 207369, 207683, 207684, 207837, 207849, 207850, 208206, 
208381, 208394, 208396, 208543, 209148, 209698, 209704, 209707, 
212176, 212525, 212697, 212700, 213952, 213953, 214085, 214089, 
214144, 214795, 214803, 215392, 215476, 216214, 216509, 216951, 
216955, 216957, 217368, 217369, 217382, 217441, 217708, 217805, 
218112, 218610, 218613, 218757, 218761, 218958, 218965, 218967, 
218970, 218976, 219226, 219228, 219233, 219236, 219411, 219418, 
219832, 219840, 220990, 220991, 221197, 221286, 221635, 224540, 
224700, 224701, 224704, 224707, 224876, 225257, 225262, 225586, 
225910, 225974, 226133, 226136, 226465, 226466, 226467, 227159, 
227174, 227836, 227837, 229277, 230190, 230191, 230192, 230193, 
231082, 232015, 232681, 232684, 234534, 235621, 235628, 238097, 
239755, 239760, 239956, 242109, 242998, 243350, 243351, 245230, 
246792, 246851, 247007, 247302, 250747, 256327, 258614, 258861, 
258865, 260508, 262743, 262744, 263643, 263644, 263645, 263651, 
263700, 264117, 264119, 264122, 264123, 264125, 264193, 264738, 
265208, 265210, 265655, 265656, 265657, 265658, 268055, 268562, 
268564, 268565, 268566, 272372, 272592, 275276, 275663, 280433, 
280435, and 296902.
    (2) DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-
21, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-
9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, DC-9-51, DC-9-81 (MD-81), 
DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, MD-90-30, 
and 717-200.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that the pitot probes are 
indicating the wrong airspeed during flight in icing conditions. We 
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

(f) Compliance

    Do the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) through (h)(3) of 
this AD. If paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD have 
already been done before the effective date of this AD, then only 
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD applies.

 (g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot Probes Installed

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the 
airplane to determine the number of pitot probes identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are installed on the airplane.

(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes

    (1) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if it is determined that more than one pitot probe identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, within the 
next 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the pitot 
probes that are listed with pitot probes that do not have a serial 
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD so that no more than 
one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) is installed on any 
aircraft simultaneously.
    (2) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if it is determined that no more than one pitot probe identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, no further 
action is required

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except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
    (3) As of the effective date of this, do not install on any 
airplane a pitot probe having a serial number listed in paragraph 
(c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI and has a date 
of August 1, 2014, or later.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jonathan Kim, 
Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 
222-5245; email: [email protected].

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2016.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10930 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules 29193 transactions booked at such U.S. (c) A top-tier foreign banking DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION branches and U.S. agencies or for which organization that prepares or reports for a payment or delivery may be made at any purpose the indicator amounts Federal Aviation Administration such U.S. branches or U.S. agencies. necessary to determine whether the top- (b) Definition of foreign bank multi- tier foreign banking organization is a 14 CFR Part 39 branch master agreements. A foreign global systemically important banking [Docket No. FAA–2016–6616; Directorate bank multi-branch master agreement organization under the global Identifier 2016–CE–004–AD] means a master agreement that permits methodology must use the data to a U.S. branch or U.S. agency and RIN 2120–AA64 determine whether the top-tier foreign another place of business of a foreign banking organization has the Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount bank that is outside the United States to characteristics of a global systemically Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes enter transactions under the agreement. important banking organization under the global methodology. AGENCY: Federal Aviation § 252.87 Identification of Global Systemically Important Foreign Banking Administration (FAA), DOT. (d) For purposes of this section: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Organizations. (a) For purposes of this part, a top-tier (1) Global methodology means the (NPRM). foreign banking organization that is or assessment methodology and the higher loss absorbency requirement for global SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new controls a covered company (as defined systemically important banks issued by airworthiness directive (AD) for at 12 CFR 243.2(f)) is a global the Basel Committee on Banking Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK systemically important foreign banking Supervision, as updated from time to pitot probes that were repaired by CSI organization if any of the following time; Aerospace, Inc. that are installed on conditions is met: airplanes. This proposed AD was (1) The top-tier foreign banking (2) Global systemically important prompted by a report that certain pitot organization determines, pursuant to foreign banking organization means a probes are indicating the wrong paragraph (c) of this section, that the global systemically important bank, as airspeed during flight in icing top-tier foreign banking organization has such term is defined in the global conditions. This proposed AD would the characteristics of a global methodology; require inspecting the airplane to systemically important banking (3) Home country means, with respect determine the number of affected pitot organization under the global to a foreign banking organization, the probes installed and replacing the methodology; or country in which the foreign banking affected pitot probes. We are proposing (2) The Board, using information organization is chartered or this AD to correct the unsafe condition available to the Board, determines: (i) That the top-tier foreign banking incorporated; and on these products. organization would be a global DATES: We must receive comments on (4) Top-tier foreign banking systemically important banking this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. organization means, with respect to a organization under the global ADDRESSES: You may send comments, foreign banking organization, the top- methodology; tier foreign banking organization or, using the procedures found in 14 CFR (ii) That the top-tier foreign banking 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following alternatively, a subsidiary of the top-tier organization, if it were subject to the methods: foreign banking organization designated Board’s Regulation Q, would be • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to by the Board. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the identified as a global systemically important BHC under § 217.402 of the § 252.88 Exclusion of Certain QFCs. instructions for submitting comments. Board’s Regulation Q; or • Fax: 202–493–2251. (iii) That any U.S. intermediate (a) Exclusion of CCP-cleared QFCs. A • Mail: U.S. Department of holding company controlled by the top- covered entity is not required to Transportation, Docket Operations, M– tier foreign banking organization, if the conform a covered QFC to which a CCP 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room U.S. intermediate holding company is or is party to the requirements of §§ 252.83 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., were subject to § 217.402 of the Board’s or 252.84. Washington, DC 20590. Regulation Q, is or would be identified (b) Exclusion of covered bank QFCs. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail as a global systemically important BHC. A covered entity is not required to address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (b) Each top-tier foreign banking conform a covered QFC to the p.m., Monday through Friday, except organization that is or controls a requirements of §§ 252.83 or 252.84 to Federal holidays. covered company (as defined at 12 CFR the extent that a covered bank is Examining the AD Docket 243.2(f)) shall submit to the Board by required to conform the covered QFC to You may examine the AD docket on January 1 of each calendar year: (1) Notice of whether the home similar requirements of the Office of the the Internet at http:// country supervisor (or other appropriate Comptroller of the Currency if the QFC www.regulations.gov by searching for home country regulatory authority) of is either a direct QFC to which a and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the top-tier foreign banking organization covered bank is a direct party or an 6616; or in person at the Docket has adopted standards consistent with affiliate credit enhancement to which a Management Facility between 9 a.m. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS the global methodology; and covered bank is the obligor. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (2) Whether the top-tier foreign By order of the Board of Governors of the except Federal holidays. The AD docket banking organization or its home Federal Reserve System, May 3, 2016. contains this proposed AD, the country supervisor has determined that Robert deV. Frierson, regulatory evaluation, any comments the organization has the characteristics received, and other information. The Secretary of the Board. of a global systemically important street address for the Docket Office [FR Doc. 2016–11209 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] banking organization under the global (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the methodology. BILLING CODE 6210–01–P ADDRESSES section. Comments will be VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1

29194 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules available in the AD docket shortly after We will post all comments we indications during icing conditions, receipt. receive, without change, to http:// which could lead to loss of control. Due FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: www.regulations.gov, including any to design redundancy, this is only Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort personal information you provide. We applicable if more than one deficient Worth Airplane Certification Office will also post a report summarizing each probe is installed. (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. FAA’s Determination Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) Discussion We are proposing this AD because we 222–5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov. evaluated all the relevant information We received a report about erroneous and determined the unsafe condition SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: airspeed data being transmitted from described previously is likely to exist or Comments Invited multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model develop in other products of the same 851AK pitot probes on a Boeing Aircraft type design. We invite you to send any written Company Model B717 airplane when relevant data, views, or arguments about flying in icing conditions. Proposed AD Requirements this proposal. Send your comments to Investigation revealed that the pitot an address listed under the ADDRESSES probes had been repaired by CSI This proposed AD would require section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 inspecting the airplane to determine the 2016–6616; Directorate Identifier 2016– and July 2014. During the investigation, number of affected pitot probes installed CE–004–AD’’ at the beginning of your it was determined that the repaired pitot and replacing the affected pitot probes comments. We specifically invite probes had constricted openings, which if more than one is installed. comments on the overall regulatory, was caused by migration of the silver Costs of Compliance economic, environmental, and energy brazing material. Further investigation aspects of this proposed AD. We will revealed that the brazing material We estimate that this proposed AD consider all comments received by the migrated because the heater was not affects 679 products installed on closing date and may amend this properly located during the repair airplanes of U.S. registry. proposed AD because of those process. This condition, if not corrected, We estimate the following costs to comments. could result in incorrect airspeed comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Inspect to determine the number of 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... N/A N/A $57,715 defective pitot probes installed on the airplane. We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Replace defective pitot probe ................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................................................... $6,750 $6,835 Authority for This Rulemaking is within the scope of that authority (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory because it addresses an unsafe condition action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Title 49 of the United States Code that is likely to exist or develop on specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under products identified in this rulemaking the DOT Regulatory Policies and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Regulatory Findings 1979), Aviation Programs, describes in more (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation detail the scope of the Agency’s We determined that this proposed AD in Alaska, and authority. would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This (4) Will not have a significant We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative, the authority described in Subtitle VII, proposed AD would not have a mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS substantial direct effect on the States, on on a substantial number of small entities Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: the relationship between the national under the criteria of the Regulatory ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Government and the States, or on the Flexibility Act. section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in distribution of power and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 air commerce by prescribing regulations responsibilities among the various for practices, methods, and procedures levels of government. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the Administrator finds necessary for For the reasons discussed above, I safety, Incorporation by reference, safety in air commerce. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules 29195 The Proposed Amendment 121116, 121145, 121172, 121320, 121322, 218761, 218958, 218965, 218967, 218970, 121524, 121834, 121852, 122662, 122934, 218976, 219226, 219228, 219233, 219236, Accordingly, under the authority 122935, 123286, 123289, 123330, 123745, 219411, 219418, 219832, 219840, 220990, delegated to me by the Administrator, 123746, 123753, 123767, 124144, 124385, 220991, 221197, 221286, 221635, 224540, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 124390, 124396, 124890, 125016, 125021, 224700, 224701, 224704, 224707, 224876, 39 as follows: 125077, 125163, 125174, 126785, 127449, 225257, 225262, 225586, 225910, 225974, 127894, 127899, 128302, 128307, 129503, 226133, 226136, 226465, 226466, 226467, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 130371, 130377, 130688, 131422, 131423, 227159, 227174, 227836, 227837, 229277, DIRECTIVES 131752, 132065, 132067, 132297, 132825, 230190, 230191, 230192, 230193, 231082, 133103, 133161, 133220, 133291, 133310, 232015, 232681, 232684, 234534, 235621, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 133394, 133396, 133512, 133521, 134102, 235628, 238097, 239755, 239760, 239956, continues to read as follows: 134403, 134535, 134537, 134639, 134675, 242109, 242998, 243350, 243351, 245230, 134681, 135136, 135234, 135246, 135250, 246792, 246851, 247007, 247302, 250747, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 135554, 135561, 135568, 135735, 135743, 256327, 258614, 258861, 258865, 260508, § 39.13 [Amended] 136075, 136208, 137049, 137398, 137543, 262743, 262744, 263643, 263644, 263645, 137544, 137642, 139076, 139081, 139433, 263651, 263700, 264117, 264119, 264122, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 139444, 139691, 139694, 139759, 139763, the following new airworthiness 264123, 264125, 264193, 264738, 265208, 139971, 139976, 140188, 140565, 140643, 265210, 265655, 265656, 265657, 265658, directive (AD): 140649, 140650, 141161, 141356, 141362, 268055, 268562, 268564, 268565, 268566, Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Docket No. 141497, 141501, 141605, 141607, 142426, 272372, 272592, 275276, 275663, 280433, FAA–2016–6616; Directorate Identifier 142765, 142774, 142775, 143405, 143409, 280435, and 296902. 2016–CE–004–AD. 143411, 143418, 143816, 143818, 143988, (2) DC–9–11, DC–9–12, DC–9–13, DC–9– 143992, 143999, 144591, 144814, 144816, (a) Comments Due Date 14, DC–9–15, DC–9–15F, DC–9–21, DC–9–31, 144976, 146116, 146835, 147421, 148524, DC–9–32, DC–9–32 (VC–9C), DC–9–32F, DC– We must receive comments by June 27, 148765, 148777, 149460, 149464, 149510, 9–32F (C–9A, C–9B), DC–9–33F, DC–9–34, 2016. 149941, 150206, 150211, 150212, 150214, DC–9–34F, DC–9–41, DC–9–51, DC–9–81 150542, 150725, 151086, 151095, 151493, (b) Affected ADs (MD–81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD– 152097, 152819, 152922, 152969, 152974, 83), DC–9–87 (MD–87), MD–88, MD–90–30, None. 152981, 153232, 153453, 153625, 153628, and 717–200. 153635, 153641, 153956, 153962, 153966, (c) Applicability 153984, 154007, 154156, 154704, 154721, (d) Subject This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, 154738, 154741, 155003, 155042, 155045, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Inc. Model 851AK pitot probes that were 155238, 155278, 155517, 156022, 156025, Air Transport Association (ATA) of America repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a 156222, 156526, 156529, 156672, 157023, Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator. serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of 157137, 157143, 158393, 158790, 158797, this AD that are known to be installed on but 159033, 159036, 159413, 159440, 159891, (e) Unsafe Condition not limited to the airplanes listed in 160000, 160002, 160456, 160459, 160463, This AD was prompted by a report that the paragraph (c)(2) of this AD. 160466, 160468, 161137, 161139, 161159, pitot probes are indicating the wrong (1) 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913, 69953, 161177, 161184, 161185, 161363, 161364, airspeed during flight in icing conditions. We 71802, 71820, 73010, 73406, 75549, 75555, 161366, 162376, 162384, 162674, 162682, are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe 80491, 83809, 84200, 84495, 84911, 84922, 162685, 162688, 163176, 163178, 163181, condition on these products. 85317, 85731, 87225, 87234, 87235, 87241, 163557, 163559, 163602, 164279, 164746, 87272, 87512, 87551, 87909, 88912, 90538, 164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259, (f) Compliance 91606, 93291, 93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 165459, 165805, 166235, 166324, 166325, Do the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) 93948, 93960, 94258, 94304, 94559, 94814, 166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 166608, through (h)(3) of this AD. If paragraphs (g), 94819, 95150, 95849, 97405, 99498, 99509, 166671, 166673, 166892, 167030, 167035, (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD have already 100105, 100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 167037, 167182, 167341, 167556, 167559, been done before the effective date of this 101374, 101500, 102054, 102309, 102502, 167705, 167707, 167709, 167763, 167764, AD, then only paragraph (h)(3) of this AD 104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 106905, 167765, 167766, 167811, 195627, 195628, applies. 107251, 107406, 107450, 107887, 108174, 195706, 195707, 195710, 195796, 195833, 108302, 108858, 108859, 108967, 108970, 195876, 196041, 196042, 196045, 196137, (g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128, 109393, 196234, 196397, 196400, 196401, 196403, Probes Installed 109394, 109467, 109474, 109488, 109521, 196498, 196500, 196761, 197097, 197140, Within 30 days after the effective date of 109524, 109537, 109577, 109795, 109798, 197143, 197238, 197657, 197874, 198528, this AD, inspect the airplane to determine the 109799, 109810, 109946, 109954, 109958, 198687, 198775, 198788, 198872, 199034, number of pitot probes identified in 109962, 109996, 110323, 110324, 110327, 199042, 199187, 199441, 199613, 199616, paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are installed 110338, 110611, 110626, 110880, 110895, 199669, 200293, 200324, 200534, 200535, on the airplane. 110956, 111061, 111066, 111315, 111320, 200538, 200737, 200738, 200793, 200830, 111432, 111561, 111571, 111578, 111802, 200834, 200872, 201576, 201685, 201733, (h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes 111807, 112229, 112280, 112497, 112646, 201892, 201893, 201964, 202053, 202305, (1) After the inspection required in 112657, 112677, 112779, 112781, 112783, 202306, 202469, 202471, 202472, 202596, paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined 112979, 112993, 113025, 113026, 113129, 202625, 202633, 202760, 202879, 202901, that more than one pitot probe identified in 113151, 113382, 113721, 113758, 113837, 203010, 203016, 204629, 204665, 204714, paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the 113838, 113843, 113845, 113920, 113934, 204820, 204821, 204822, 205249, 205253, airplane, within the next 2 months after the 114130, 114147, 114152, 114157, 114223, 205329, 205335, 205526, 205527, 205529, effective date of this AD, replace the pitot 114376, 114572, 114813, 114869, 114959, 205700, 205882, 205967, 206273, 206406, probes that are listed with pitot probes that 114962A, 114966, 115428, 115713, 116249, 206436, 206441, 206646, 207019, 207020, do not have a serial number listed in mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS 116253, 116255, 116271, 116424, 116557, 207021, 207364, 207369, 207683, 207684, paragraph (c)(1) of this AD so that no more 116734, 116792, 116994, 117022, 117144, 207837, 207849, 207850, 208206, 208381, than one pitot probe identified in paragraph 117310, 117412, 117414, 117426, 117427, 208394, 208396, 208543, 209148, 209698, (c)(1) is installed on any aircraft 117428, 117587, 117961, 118111, 118234, 209704, 209707, 212176, 212525, 212697, simultaneously. 118331, 118637, 118639, 118770, 118938, 212700, 213952, 213953, 214085, 214089, (2) After the inspection required in 119115, 119281, 119290, 119414, 119441, 214144, 214795, 214803, 215392, 215476, paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737, 119852, 216214, 216509, 216951, 216955, 216957, that no more than one pitot probe identified 120456, 120461, 120728, 120823, 120825, 217368, 217369, 217382, 217441, 217708, in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041, 121110, 217805, 218112, 218610, 218613, 218757, the airplane, no further action is required VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1

29196 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules except for the ongoing requirement in Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a new available in the AD docket shortly after paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Airworthiness Limitations Instructions receipt. (3) As of the effective date of this, do not (ALI) revision was released that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric install on any airplane a pitot probe having incorporates nondestructive inspection Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los and has a date of August 1, 2014, or later. inspection intervals for three PSEs. We Angeles Aircraft Certification Office have determined that these reduced (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance intervals are necessary to address the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: (AMOCs) unsafe condition. This proposed AD 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210; (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft would require revising the maintenance email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the or inspection program, as applicable, to authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requested using the procedures found in 14 incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add NDI Comments Invited CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector techniques to the inspection process. We invite you to send any written or local Flight Standards District Office, as We are proposing this AD to detect and relevant data, views, or arguments about appropriate. If sending information directly correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. this proposed AD. Send your comments to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Such cracking could adversely affect the to an address listed under the attention of the person identified in structural integrity of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. paragraph (j) of this AD. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. 2015–NM–200–AD’’ at the beginning of notify your appropriate principal inspector, your comments. We specifically invite or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments, of the local flight standards district office/ comments on the overall regulatory, using the procedures found in 14 CFR certificate holding district office. economic, environmental, and energy 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will (j) Related Information methods: consider all comments received by the For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood instructions for submitting comments. comments. Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) 222– • Mail: U.S. Department of 5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov. receive, without change, to http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We 2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each David R. Showers, Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD. Aircraft Certification Service. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 [FR Doc. 2016–10930 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal holidays. On June 29, 2007, we issued AD For service information identified in 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 11–13’’), for all The Boeing Company Management, 3855 Lakewood Model 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11– Federal Aviation Administration Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, 13 requires revising the ALS of the CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– Instructions for Continued 14 CFR Part 39 5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Airworthiness to incorporate new Internet https:// removal limits for certain components [Docket No. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–200–AD] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view of the flap system and to reduce the this referenced service information at inspection intervals for fatigue cracking RIN 2120–AA64 the FAA, Transport Airplane of PSEs. AD 2007–11–13 resulted from Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., a revised damage tolerance analysis. We Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Renton, WA. For information on the Company issued AD 2007–11–13 to detect and availability of this material at the FAA, correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. AGENCY: Federal Aviation call 425–227–1221. Such cracking could adversely affect the Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket structural integrity of the airplane. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking You may examine the AD docket on Actions Since AD 2007–11–13 Was (NPRM). the Internet at http:// Issued SUMMARY: We propose to supersede www.regulations.gov by searching for Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–11– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– new ALI revision was released that 13, which applies to all The Boeing 6427; or in person at the Docket incorporates NDI techniques and Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD Management Facility between 9 a.m. reduced repetitive inspection intervals mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS 2007–11–13 currently requires revising and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for three PSEs. We have determined that the Airworthiness Limitations Section except Federal holidays. The AD docket these reduced intervals are necessary to (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued contains this proposed AD, the address the unsafe condition. Airworthiness to incorporate new regulatory evaluation, any comments removal limits for certain components received, and other information. The Related Service Information Under 1 of the flap system and to reduce the street address for the Docket Office CFR Part 51 inspection interval s for fatigue cracking (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the We reviewed Boeing 717–200, Report of principal structural elements (PSE). ADDRESSES section. Comments will be MDC–96K9063, Airworthiness VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1


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CollectionFederal Register
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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 June 27, 2016.
ContactJonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 222-5245; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 29193 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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