81 FR 37494 - Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-13372 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37494-37496] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-13372] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5284; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD; Amendment 39-18550; AD 2016-12-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E 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 incorrect installation instructions of the torlon plates in the airplane maintenance manual resulting in the incorrect installation of the torlon plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage attachment. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of July 15, 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- 5284; or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: http://www.pilatus- aircraft.com. 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-2016-5284. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2016 (81 FR 17107). 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: Incorrect installations of torlon plates in the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachment were reported on aeroplanes in service. Investigation determined that wrong torlon plate installation instructions were published in June 2007 in Revision (Rev.) 18 to 27 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 02049, Data Module (DM) 12- A-57-00-00A-520A-A and DM 12-A-57-00-00A-720A-A, for the PC-12, PC- 12/45 and PC-12/47 aeroplanes, and in the initial issue to Rev. 10 of AMM 02300, in DM 12-B-57-00-00A-520A-A and DM 12-B-57-00-00A- 720A-A, for PC-12/47E aeroplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to additional loads at the wing-to-fuselage interface, which detrimentally affects the fatigue life of the structural joint. To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57-007 to provide inspection instructions to verify the correct installation of torlon plates in the wing-to- fuselage attachments, and the rectification instructions for incorrect installed torlon plates. For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments, both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https:// [[Page 37495]] www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-5284-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 17107, March 28, 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 17107, March 28, 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 17107, March 28, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57- 007, dated September 29, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspection, and if necessary realignment or replacement of the torlon plates in the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments. 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 268 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per wing per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $45,560, or $170 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 3 work-hours per wing and require parts costing $1,000 per wing, for a total cost of $2,510 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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- 5284; 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 adding the following new AD: 2016-12-01 Pilatus Aircraft LTD.: Amendment 39-18550; Docket No. FAA-2016-5284; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/ 47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers delivered before January 1, 2015, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The date of delivery may be found as the issue date of the EASA Form 52, which is part of the airplane records. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings. (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 incorrect installation instructions of the torlon plates in the airplane maintenance manual resulting in the incorrect installation of the torlon plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage attachment. We are issuing this AD to identify and correct incorrectly installed torlon plates which could cause additional loads affecting the fatigue life at the wing-to-fuselage interface. (f) Actions and Compliance Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) of this AD. If paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and (3) of this AD have already been done before July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), then only paragraph (f)(4) of this AD applies. [[Page 37496]] (1) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced between June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD): Within the next 12 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the torlon plates in the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments (both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides) for correct installation following the accomplishment instructions in PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. (2) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced, between June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD): If an incorrect installation of the torlon plates is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, remove the affected torlon plates, visually inspect the torlon plates and the affected lugs using a mirror and light source (if necessary) for any damage, and reinstall the torlon plates in the correct sequence, following the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.C. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. (3) For any airplane that has had a wing removed and reinstalled or replaced, between June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD): If any damage is found during the inspection of the torlon plates and lugs required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. for FAA- approved repair instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. You may find contact information for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. in paragraph (h) of this AD. (4) For all airplanes: As of July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do not install or re-install a wing on any airplane, unless concurrent with the wing installation, the torlon plates of the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachment (both LH and RH sides) of the airplane are inspected and found to be installed correctly in accordance with the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.B. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. Note 2 to paragraph (f)(4) of this AD: Installation of a wing on an airplane in accordance with the instructions of PILATUS aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) 02049, Revision 28 or later, or AMM 02300, Revision 11 or later, is an acceptable alternative method to comply with this inspection requirement. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016-0037, dated February 26, 2016, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-5284-0002. (i) 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) PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 57-007, dated September 29, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com. (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-2016-5284. (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 June 1, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-13372 Filed 6-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(i) Credit for Actions Done Following 25, 2016. www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may
Previous Service Information Pat Mullen, view this referenced service information
If you performed the replacement action Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
required in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this Aircraft Certification Service. 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
AD before July 15, 2016 (the effective date of [FR Doc. 2016–13250 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am] 64106. For information on the
this AD) using B/E Aerospace Service availability of this material at the FAA,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Bulletin No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 000, dated call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
November 9, 2015, you met the requirements
of those paragraphs of this AD. on the Internet at http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Docket No. FAA–2016–5284.
(AMOCs) Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 14 CFR Part 39 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 [Docket No. FAA–2016–5284; Directorate Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Identifier 2016–CE–006–AD; Amendment Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
send your request to your principal inspector 39–18550; AD 2016–12–01] 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
or local Flight Standards District Office, as RIN 2120–AA64 doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
appropriate. If sending information directly SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS
attention of the person identified in Discussion
AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
paragraph (k) of this AD. We issued a notice of proposed
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Administration (FAA), Department of
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager part 39 by adding an AD that would
of the local flight standards district office/
Transportation (DOT). apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
certificate holding district office. ACTION: Final rule. Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
and PC–12/47E airplanes. The NPRM
(k) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new was published in the Federal Register
For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for on March 28, 2016 (81 FR 17107). The
contact David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC– NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, 12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/
Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:
condition for the specified products and
47E airplanes. This AD results from was based on mandatory continuing
(316) 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
david.enns@faa.gov.
mandatory continuing airworthiness airworthiness information (MCAI)
information (MCAI) issued by an originated by an aviation authority of
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference aviation authority of another country to another country. The MCAI states:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register identify and correct an unsafe condition
approved the incorporation by reference Incorrect installations of torlon plates in
on an aviation product. The MCAI the forward lower wing-to-fuselage
(IBR) of the service information listed in this describes the unsafe condition as attachment were reported on aeroplanes in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR incorrect installation instructions of the service. Investigation determined that wrong
part 51.
torlon plates in the airplane torlon plate installation instructions were
(2) You must use this service information
maintenance manual resulting in the published in June 2007 in Revision (Rev.) 18
as applicable to do the actions required by
incorrect installation of the torlon plates to 27 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
in the forward wing-to-fuselage (AMM) 02049, Data Module (DM) 12–A–57–
(i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No.
00–00A–520A–A and DM 12–A–57–00–00A–
119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, attachment. We are issuing this AD to 720A–A, for the PC–12, PC–12/45 and PC–
2016. require actions to address the unsafe 12/47 aeroplanes, and in the initial issue to
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. condition on these products. Rev. 10 of AMM 02300, in DM 12–B–57–00–
119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 00A–520A–A and DM 12–B–57–00–00A–
DATES: This AD is effective July 15,
2015. 720A–A, for PC–12/47E aeroplanes.
(3) For B/E Aerospace, Inc. service 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register This condition, if not corrected, could lead
information identified in this AD, contact B/ to additional loads at the wing-to-fuselage
E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, approved the incorporation by reference interface, which detrimentally affects the
Commercial Aircraft Products Group, Lenexa, of a certain publication listed in the AD fatigue life of the structural joint.
Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338–9800; fax: as of July 15, 2016. To address this potential unsafe condition,
(913) 338–8419; Internet: Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57–
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
www.beaerospace.com. 007 to provide inspection instructions to
(4) You may view this service information docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for verify the correct installation of torlon plates
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 in the wing-to-fuselage attachments, and the
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– rectification instructions for incorrect
information on the availability of this 5284; or in person at Document installed torlon plates.
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material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It Management Facility, U.S. Department For the reason described above, this AD
is also available on the Internet at http:// of Transportation, Docket Operations, requires a one-time inspection of the forward
www.regulations.gov by searching for and M–30, West Building Ground Floor, lower wing-to-fuselage attachments, both left
locating Docket No. FAA–2015–2134. hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and,
(5) You may view this service information
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. depending on findings, accomplishment of
that is incorporated by reference at the applicable corrective action(s).
National Archives and Records For service information identified in
Administration (NARA). For information on this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT The MCAI can be found in the AD
the availability of this material at NARA, call LTD., Customer Support Manager, CH– docket on the Internet at: https://
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0002.
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Comments Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Title 49 of the United States Code
We gave the public the opportunity to specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
participate in developing this AD. We rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
received no comments on the NPRM (81 section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment
FR 17107, March 28, 2016) or on the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
determination of the cost to the public. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
Conclusion the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
authority.
We reviewed the relevant data and We are issuing this rulemaking under follows:
determined that air safety and the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
public interest require adopting the AD PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES
as proposed except for minor editorial General requirements.’’ Under that
changes. We have determined that these section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
minor changes: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows:
• Are consistent with the intent that air commerce by prescribing regulations
was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures
17107, March 28, 2016) for correcting the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended]
the unsafe condition; and safety in air commerce. This regulation
• Do not add any additional burden is within the scope of that authority
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
upon the public than was already the following new AD:
because it addresses an unsafe condition
proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 17107, that is likely to exist or develop on 2016–12–01 Pilatus Aircraft LTD.:
March 28, 2016). products identified in this rulemaking Amendment 39–18550; Docket No.
FAA–2016–5284; Directorate Identifier
Related Service Information Under 1 action. 2016–CE–006–AD.
CFR Part 51 Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
We reviewed PILATUS AIRCRAFT
We determined that this AD will not This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
LTD. PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 57– effective July 15, 2016.
have federalism implications under
007, dated September 29, 2015. The
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
service information describes
not have a substantial direct effect on
procedures for inspection, and if None.
the States, on the relationship between
necessary realignment or replacement of (c) Applicability
the national government and the States,
the torlon plates in the forward lower
or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT
wing-to-fuselage attachments. This
responsibilities among the various LTD. PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–
service information is reasonably 12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers
levels of government.
available because the interested parties delivered before January 1, 2015, certificated
have access to it through their normal For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD: in any category.
course of business or by the means Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The date
identified in the ADDRESSES section of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory of delivery may be found as the issue date
the AD. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, of the EASA Form 52, which is part of the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under airplane records.
Costs of Compliance the DOT Regulatory Policies and
(d) Subject
We estimate that this AD will affect Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), Air Transport Association of America
268 products of U.S. registry. We also
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
estimate that it would take about 1
work-hour per wing per product to in Alaska, and (e) Reason
comply with the basic requirements of (4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by mandatory
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 economic impact, positive or negative, continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
per work-hour. on a substantial number of small entities originated by an aviation authority of another
Based on these figures, we estimate under the criteria of the Regulatory country to identify and correct an unsafe
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to Flexibility Act. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
be $45,560, or $170 per product. describes the unsafe condition as incorrect
Examining the AD Docket installation instructions of the torlon plates
In addition, we estimate that any
in the airplane maintenance manual resulting
necessary follow-on actions would take You may examine the AD docket on in the incorrect installation of the torlon
about 3 work-hours per wing and the Internet at http:// plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage
require parts costing $1,000 per wing, www.regulations.gov by searching for attachment. We are issuing this AD to
for a total cost of $2,510 per product. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– identify and correct incorrectly installed
We have no way of determining the 5284; or in person at the Docket torlon plates which could cause additional
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number of products that may need these Management Facility between 9 a.m. loads affecting the fatigue life at the wing-to-
actions. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, fuselage interface.
According to the manufacturer, some except Federal holidays. The AD docket (f) Actions and Compliance
of the costs of this AD may be covered contains the NPRM, the regulatory Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
under warranty, thereby reducing the evaluation, any comments received, and (4) of this AD. If paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and
cost impact on affected individuals. We other information. The street address for (3) of this AD have already been done before
do not control warranty coverage for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD),
affected individuals. As a result, we 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. then only paragraph (f)(4) of this AD applies.
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(1) For any airplane that has had a wing FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), National Archives and Records
removed and reinstalled or replaced between or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Administration (NARA). For information on
June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement the availability of this material at NARA, call
date of this AD): Within the next 12 months in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this a manufacturer or other source, use these www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
AD), inspect the torlon plates in the forward actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective locations.html.
lower wing-to-fuselage attachments (both left actions are considered FAA-approved if they
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 1,
hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides) for are approved by the State of Design Authority
2016.
correct installation following the (or their delegated agent). You are required
accomplishment instructions in PILATUS to assure the product is airworthy before it Pat Mullen,
AIRCRAFT LTD. PC–12 Service Bulletin No: is returned to service. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
57–007, dated September 29, 2015. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) For any airplane that has had a wing reporting requirement in this AD, a federal [FR Doc. 2016–13372 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am]
removed and reinstalled or replaced, between agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective person is not required to respond to, nor
date of this AD): If an incorrect installation shall a person be subject to a penalty for
of the torlon plates is found during the failure to comply with a collection of
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
information subject to the requirements of
AD, remove the affected torlon plates, the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
visually inspect the torlon plates and the Federal Aviation Administration
collection of information displays a current
affected lugs using a mirror and light source valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
(if necessary) for any damage, and reinstall Control Number for this information 14 CFR Part 39
the torlon plates in the correct sequence, collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
following the accomplishment instructions in [Docket No. FAA–2016–4878; Directorate
this collection of information is estimated to
paragraph 3.C. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Identifier 2016–CE–001–AD; Amendment
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 57–007, dated 39–18551; AD 2016–12–02]
including the time for reviewing instructions,
September 29, 2015. completing and reviewing the collection of RIN 2120–AA64
(3) For any airplane that has had a wing information. All responses to this collection
removed and reinstalled or replaced, between of information are mandatory. Comments
June 2007 and July 15, 2016 (the effective
Airworthiness Directives; Various
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Aircraft Equipped With BRP-
date of this AD): If any damage is found suggestions for reducing the burden should
during the inspection of the torlon plates and Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
lugs required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Series Engine
before further flight, contact PILATUS Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AIRCRAFT LTD. for FAA-approved repair AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AES–200. Administration (FAA), Department of
instructions and accomplish those
instructions accordingly. You may find (h) Related Information Transportation (DOT).
contact information for PILATUS AIRCRAFT Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety ACTION: Final rule.
LTD. in paragraph (h) of this AD. Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0037, dated
(4) For all airplanes: As of July 15, 2016 February 26, 2016, for related information. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(the effective date of this AD), do not install The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on airworthiness directive (AD) for various
or re-install a wing on any airplane, unless the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/ aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain
concurrent with the wing installation, the #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-5284-0002.
torlon plates of the forward lower wing-to- GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft
fuselage attachment (both LH and RH sides) (i) Material Incorporated by Reference Engines) 912 A series engine. This AD
of the airplane are inspected and found to be (1) The Director of the Federal Register results from mandatory continuing
installed correctly in accordance with the approved the incorporation by reference airworthiness information (MCAI)
accomplishment instructions in paragraph (IBR) of the service information listed in this issued by an aviation authority of
3.B. of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC–12 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR another country to identify and correct
Service Bulletin No: 57–007, dated part 51. an unsafe condition on an aviation
September 29, 2015. (2) You must use this service information product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
Note 2 to paragraph (f)(4) of this AD: as applicable to do the actions required by condition as a design change of the
Installation of a wing on an airplane in this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. engine cylinder head temperature
accordance with the instructions of PILATUS (i) PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC–12
aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) 02049, sensor without a concurrent revision of
Service Bulletin No: 57–007, dated
Revision 28 or later, or AMM 02300, Revision September 29, 2015. the engine model designation, the
11 or later, is an acceptable alternative (ii) Reserved. engine part number, or the cockpit
method to comply with this inspection (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service indication to the pilot. We are issuing
requirement. information identified in this AD, contact this AD to require actions to address the
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer unsafe condition on these products.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions Support Manager, CH–6371 STANS, DATES: This AD is effective July 15,
The following provisions also apply to this Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax:
2016.
AD: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email: SupportPC12@
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: http:// The Director of the Federal Register
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, www.pilatus-aircraft.com. approved the incorporation by reference
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (4) You may view this service information of a certain publication listed in the AD
for this AD, if requested using the procedures at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 as of July 15, 2016.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, information on the availability of this docket on the Internet at http://
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; addition, you can access this service
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– information on the Internet at http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before www.regulations.gov by searching for and 4878; or in person at Document
using any approved AMOC on any airplane locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5284. Management Facility, U.S. Department
to which the AMOC applies, notify your (5) You may view this service information of Transportation, Docket Operations,
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the that is incorporated by reference at the M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
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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 July 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 37494 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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