81 FR 37496 - Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine
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 | 2016-13542 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37496-37499] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-13542] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4878; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-001-AD; Amendment 39-18551; AD 2016-12-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. 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 a design change of the engine cylinder head temperature sensor without a concurrent revision of the engine model designation, the engine part number, or the cockpit indication to the pilot. 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- 4878; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, [[Page 37497]] Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in this AD, contact BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, Welser Strasse 32, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; Internet: www.rotax-aircraft-engines.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- 2016-4878. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; 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 various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2016 (81 FR 17109). 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: A design change of the engine cylinder heads was introduced by BRP-Powertrain in March 2013 which modifies the engine/aircraft interfaces by substituting the previous cylinder head temperature (CHT) measurement (limit temperature 135 [deg]C/150 [deg]C) with a coolant temperature (CT) measurement (limit temperature 120 [deg]C). The design change was communicated on 15 May 2013 by BRP-Powertrain Service Instruction (SI) 912-020R7/914-022R7 (single document) but was not identified by a change of the engine model designation or of the engine P/N, but only through the cylinder head P/N and the position of the temperature sensor. Consequently, engines with the new cylinder heads (installed during production or replaced in-service during maintenance) may be installed on an aircraft without concurrent modification of that aircraft, instructions for which should be provided by the Type Certificate (TC) holder or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder, as applicable. In this case, the coolant temperature with a maximum engine operating limit of 120 [deg]C (valid for engines operated with water diluted glycol coolant) is displayed on a CHT indicator with a typical limit marking (red radial/range) of more than 120 [deg]C. This condition, if not detected and corrected, will prevent the pilot to identify coolant limit exceedances, with subsequent loss of coolant (120 [deg]C is the boiling temperature of the coolant), which could lead to engine in-flight shut-down, possibly resulting in a forced landing, with consequent damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants. BRP-Powertrain published revised SI-912-020R8/914-022R8 to clarify that, on the new cylinder heads, the coolant temperature, instead of the cylinder head temperature in the aluminum, is measured. EASA issued SIB 2014-34 to raise awareness that installation of affected engines and spare parts, without concurrent incorporation of aircraft TC/STC holder approved modifications, and even if unintended and unnoticed by production or maintenance, constitutes an unapproved aircraft modification. Since EASA published the SIB, further investigation has finally determined that sufficient reason exists to warrant AD action. For the reason stated above, this AD requires a one-time inspection to determine the actual engine configuration and, depending on findings, engine reidentification and (depending on TC or STC holder installation) modification of the affected aircraft. This also affects engines that are operated with waterless coolant. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4878-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 17109, 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 17109, 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 17109, March 28, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed BRP-Powertrain GmbH & CO KG issued Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912-068 and SB-914-049 (co-published as one document), dated April 16, 2015. The service information describes procedures for re-identifying the engine that has new cylinder heads, part numbers 413235 and 413236 installed. 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 65 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the engine re-identification requirement of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of this AD on U.S. operators to be $5,525, or $85 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the engine installation modification to indicate a Maximum Coolant Temperature requirement of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of this AD on U.S. operators to be $5,525, or $85 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 1.5 work-hours per product to comply with the cylinder head replacement option of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $2,500 to replace a single engine cylinder head. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,627.50 per engine cylinder head. 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. [[Page 37498]] 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. 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: 2016-12-02 Various Aircraft: Amendment 39-18551; Docket No. FAA- 2016-4878; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-001-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all serial numbers of the airplanes listed in table 1 of paragraph (c) of this AD, that are: (1) equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine with a part number (P/N) 413235 or 413236 cylinder head installed in position 2 or 3; and (2) certificated in any category. Table 1 of Paragraph (c)--Affected Airplanes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type certificate holder Aircraft model Engine model ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aeromot-Ind[uacute]stria AMT-200.............. 912 A2 Mec[acirc]nico- Metal[uacute]rgica Ltda. Diamond Aircraft Industries.. HK 36 R ``SUPER 912 A DIMONA''. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES HK 36 TS and HK 36 TC 912 A3 GmbH. Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1.............. 912 A3 Inc.. HOAC-Austria................. DV 20 KATANA......... 912 A3 Iniziative Industriali Sky Arrow 650 TC..... 912 A2 Italiane S.p.A.. SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH..... SF 25C............... 912 A2, 912 A3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: Engine-- Reciprocating. (e) Reason 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. This AD was prompted by design change of the engine cylinder head temperature sensor without a concurrent revision of the engine model designation, the engine part number, or the cockpit indication to the pilot. The sensor now measures the coolant temperature rather than the cylinder head temperature. If the engine coolant temperature with a maximum engine operating limit of 120 [deg]C is displayed on a Cylinder Head Temperature indicator with a typical limit marking greater than 120 [deg]C, the pilot will be unable to identify coolant temperature limit exceedances. This could result in loss of coolant, which could cause an inflight engine shutdown and forced landing. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 6 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), for engines with cylinder heads listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD installed on both position 2 and position 3, change the engine model designation on the engine type data plate to include a ``-01'' suffix following paragraph 3.1.1) of the Accomplishment/ Instructions in Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912- 068 and SB-914-049 (co-published as one document), dated April 16, 2015. (2) Within 6 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), for engines with only one cylinder head listed paragraph (c)(1) of this AD installed in a position 2 or 3, in order to keep such cylinder installed, you must replace the cylinder head installed on the unchanged position (2 or 3, as applicable) with a cylinder head having a P/N listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, and change the engine model designation on the engine type data plate to include a ``-01'' suffix following paragraph 3.1.1) of the Accomplishment/Instructions in Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912-068 and SB-914-049 (co-published as one document), dated April 16, 2015. (3) Before further flight after doing the required actions in paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD as applicable, modify the aircraft and related documentation to indicate a Maximum Coolant Temperature limit of 120 [deg]C using FAA-approved procedures. (i) Such procedures can be found by contacting your aircraft type certificate holder or the FAA contact specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The service documents referenced in paragraph (h) of this AD are examples of FAA-approved procedures for the applicable aircraft. (ii) These re-identified engines remain eligible for installation on approved aircraft-engine combinations. (4) As of July 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do not install any other P/N cylinder head unless that installation is done following approved instructions provided by BRP-Powertrain at the address provided in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. (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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; 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. [[Page 37499]] (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015-0240, dated December 18, 2015; Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912-066 R1/SB-914-047 R1 (published as one document), Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Optional Service Bulletin OSB 36-111, dated September 17, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-OSB 36-111, dated September 17, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Service Bulletin No.: DA20-72-04, dated January 22, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Optional Service Bulletin OSB 20- 066, dated September 17, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-OSB 20-066, dated September 17, 2015; and Scheibe Aircraft GmbH Service Information 02/14-1, dated December 15, 2014, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4878-0002. For information on the availability of the service documents above, contact the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, at 816-329-4148. (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) Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912-068 and SB-914-049 (co-published as one document), dated April 16, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For BRP-Powertrain GmbH & CO KG service information identified in this AD, contact BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, Welser Strasse 32, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; Internet: www.rotax-aircraft-engines.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-2016-4878. (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. 2016-13542 Filed 6-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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.
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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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Regulatory Findings on a substantial number of small entities § 39.13 [Amended]
We determined that this AD will not under the criteria of the Regulatory ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
have federalism implications under Flexibility Act. the following new AD:
Executive Order 13132. This AD will List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2016–12–02 Various Aircraft: Amendment
not have a substantial direct effect on 39–18551; Docket No. FAA–2016–4878;
the States, on the relationship between Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–001–AD.
the national government and the States, safety, Incorporation by reference,
(a) Effective Date
or on the distribution of power and Safety.
responsibilities among the various This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
levels of government. Adoption of the Amendment effective July 15, 2016.
For the reasons discussed above, I Accordingly, under the authority (b) Affected ADs
certify this AD: delegated to me by the Administrator, None.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (c) Applicability
follows: This AD applies to all serial numbers of the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and airplanes listed in table 1 of paragraph (c) of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, that are:
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, DIRECTIVES (1) equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH
1979), & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines)
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 912 A series engine with a part number (P/
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
in Alaska, and N) 413235 or 413236 cylinder head installed
(4) Will not have a significant continues to read as follows:
in position 2 or 3; and
economic impact, positive or negative, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) certificated in any category.
TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (c)—AFFECTED AIRPLANES
Type certificate holder Aircraft model Engine model
Aeromot-Indústria Mecânico-Metalúrgica Ltda ........................... AMT–200 ................................................................................... 912 A2
Diamond Aircraft Industries ........................................................ HK 36 R ‘‘SUPER DIMONA’’ .................................................... 912 A
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GmbH ............................. HK 36 TS and HK 36 TC .......................................................... 912 A3
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. ................................................. DA20–A1 ................................................................................... 912 A3
HOAC-Austria ............................................................................. DV 20 KATANA ......................................................................... 912 A3
Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. .............................................. Sky Arrow 650 TC ..................................................................... 912 A2
SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH ................................................... SF 25C ...................................................................................... 912 A2, 912 A3
(d) Subject include a ‘‘–01’’ suffix following paragraph (4) As of July 15, 2016 (the effective date
Air Transport Association of America 3.1.1) of the Accomplishment/Instructions in of this AD), do not install any other P/N
(ATA) Code 72: Engine—Reciprocating. Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin cylinder head unless that installation is done
SB–912–068 and SB–914–049 (co-published following approved instructions provided by
(e) Reason as one document), dated April 16, 2015. BRP-Powertrain at the address provided in
This AD results from mandatory (2) Within 6 months after July 15, 2016 (the
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) effective date of this AD), for engines with
only one cylinder head listed paragraph (c)(1) (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
issued by an aviation authority of another
of this AD installed in a position 2 or 3, in
country to identify and correct an unsafe The following provisions also apply to this
order to keep such cylinder installed, you
condition on an aviation product. This AD AD:
must replace the cylinder head installed on
was prompted by design change of the engine the unchanged position (2 or 3, as applicable) (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
cylinder head temperature sensor without a with a cylinder head having a P/N listed in (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
concurrent revision of the engine model paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, and change the FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
designation, the engine part number, or the engine model designation on the engine type for this AD, if requested using the procedures
cockpit indication to the pilot. The sensor data plate to include a ‘‘–01’’ suffix following found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
now measures the coolant temperature rather paragraph 3.1.1) of the Accomplishment/
than the cylinder head temperature. If the ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
Instructions in Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
engine coolant temperature with a maximum Service Bulletin SB–912–068 and SB–914–
engine operating limit of 120 °C is displayed Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
049 (co-published as one document), dated
on a Cylinder Head Temperature indicator April 16, 2015. telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
with a typical limit marking greater than 120 (3) Before further flight after doing the 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
°C, the pilot will be unable to identify required actions in paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) using any approved AMOC on any airplane
coolant temperature limit exceedances. This of this AD as applicable, modify the aircraft to which the AMOC applies, notify your
could result in loss of coolant, which could and related documentation to indicate a appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
cause an inflight engine shutdown and forced Maximum Coolant Temperature limit of 120 FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
landing. °C using FAA-approved procedures. or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(i) Such procedures can be found by (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
(f) Actions and Compliance
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contacting your aircraft type certificate in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Unless already done, do the following holder or the FAA contact specified in
actions: a manufacturer or other source, use these
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The service
(1) Within 6 months after July 15, 2016 (the documents referenced in paragraph (h) of this actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
effective date of this AD), for engines with AD are examples of FAA-approved actions are considered FAA-approved if they
cylinder heads listed in paragraph (c)(1) of procedures for the applicable aircraft. are approved by the State of Design Authority
this AD installed on both position 2 and (ii) These re-identified engines remain (or their delegated agent). You are required
position 3, change the engine model eligible for installation on approved aircraft- to assure the product is airworthy before it
designation on the engine type data plate to engine combinations. is returned to service.
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(h) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND device under the criteria set forth in
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety HUMAN SERVICES section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0240, dated Under the first procedure, the person
December 18, 2015; Rotax Aircraft Engines Food and Drug Administration submits a premarket notification under
BRP Service Bulletin SB–912–066 R1/SB– section 510(k) of the FD&C Act for a
914–047 R1 (published as one document), 21 CFR Part 886 device that has not previously been
Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015; Diamond classified and, within 30 days of
Aircraft Industries GmbH Optional Service [Docket No. FDA–2016–N–1308]
receiving an order classifying the device
Bulletin OSB 36–111, dated September 17,
Medical Devices; Ophthalmic Devices; into class III under section 513(f)(1) of
2015; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Work Instruction WI–OSB 36–111, dated Classification of Nasolacrimal the FD&C Act, the person requests a
September 17, 2015; Diamond Aircraft Compression Device classification under section 513(f)(2).
Service Bulletin No.: DA20–72–04, dated Under the second procedure, rather than
January 22, 2015; Diamond Aircraft AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, first submitting a premarket notification
Industries GmbH Optional Service Bulletin HHS. under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act
OSB 20–066, dated September 17, 2015; ACTION: Final order. and then a request for classification
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work under the first procedure, the person
Instruction WI–OSB 20–066, dated SUMMARY: The Food and Drug determines that there is no legally
September 17, 2015; and Scheibe Aircraft Administration (FDA) is classifying the marketed device upon which to base a
GmbH Service Information 02/14–1, dated nasolacrimal compression device into determination of substantial
December 15, 2014, for related information. class I (general controls). The Agency is equivalence and requests a classification
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet classifying the device into class I
at https://www.regulations.gov/
under section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act.
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4878-0002.
(general controls) in order to provide a If the person submits a request to
For information on the availability of the reasonable assurance of safety and classify the device under this second
service documents above, contact the FAA, effectiveness of the device. procedure, FDA may decline to
Small Airplane Directorate, at 816–329–4148. DATES: This order is effective June 10, undertake the classification request if
2016. The classification was applicable FDA identifies a legally marketed device
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
on April 20, 2016. that could provide a reasonable basis for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register review of substantial equivalence with
approved the incorporation by reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Fedorko, Center for Devices and the device or if FDA determines that the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
Radiological Health, Food and Drug device submitted is not of ‘‘low-
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Administration, 10903 New Hampshire moderate risk’’ or that general controls
(2) You must use this service information Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 2414, Silver Spring, would be inadequate to control the risks
as applicable to do the actions required by MD 20993–0002, 301–796–6620. and special controls to mitigate the risks
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. cannot be developed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to a request to classify a
(i) Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service
Bulletin SB–912–068 and SB–914–049 (co- I. Background device under either procedure provided
published as one document), dated April 16, by section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act,
2015. In accordance with section 513(f)(1) of FDA will classify the device by written
(ii) Reserved. the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic order within 120 days. This
(3) For BRP-Powertrain GmbH & CO KG Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. classification will be the initial
service information identified in this AD, 360c(f)(1)), devices that were not in classification of the device.
contact BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, commercial distribution before May 28, On June 27, 2014, Innovatex, Inc.,
Welser Strasse 32, A–4623 Gunskirchen, 1976 (the date of enactment of the submitted a request for classification of
Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 Medical Device Amendments of 1976),
7246 601 9130; Internet: www.rotax-aircraft-
the Tear Duct Occluder (originally
generally referred to as postamendments referred to as the Glaucoma Companion
engines.com.
devices, are classified automatically by Nasolacrimal Compression Device)
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 statute into class III without any FDA under section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act.
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For rulemaking process. These devices The manufacturer recommended that
information on the availability of this remain in class III and require the device be classified into class I (Ref.
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In premarket approval, unless and until 1).
addition, you can access this service the device is classified or reclassified In accordance with section 513(f)(2) of
information on the Internet at http:// into class I or II, or FDA issues an order the FD&C Act, FDA reviewed the
www.regulations.gov by searching for and finding the device to be substantially request in order to classify the device
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4878. equivalent, in accordance with section under the criteria for classification set
(5) You may view this service information 513(i) of the FD&C Act, to a predicate forth in section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C
that is incorporated by reference at the
device that does not require premarket Act. FDA classifies devices into class I
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on approval. The Agency determines if general controls by themselves are
the availability of this material at NARA, call whether new devices are substantially sufficient to provide reasonable
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// equivalent to predicate devices by assurance of safety and effectiveness of
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- means of premarket notification the device for its intended use. After
locations.html. procedures in section 510(k) of the review of the information submitted in
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FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 360(k)) and part the de novo request, FDA determined
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 1, 807 (21 CFR part 807) of the regulations. that the device can be classified into
2016. Section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act, as class I. FDA believes general controls
Pat Mullen, amended by section 607 of the Food and will provide reasonable assurance of the
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Drug Administration Safety and safety and effectiveness of the device.
Aircraft Certification Service. Innovation Act (Pub. L. 112–144), Therefore, on April 20, 2016, FDA
[FR Doc. 2016–13542 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am] provides two procedures by which a issued an order to the requestor
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P person may request FDA to classify a classifying the device into class I. FDA
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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 | Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 37496 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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