81 FR 4217 - Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-01381 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 26, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 4217-4220] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01381] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-1363; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-040-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Models MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU-2B-36, MU-2B-36A, and MU-2B-60 airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 reports of cracks found in the attach fittings of the main landing gear oleo strut. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 11, 2016. [[Page 4218]] ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc., c/o Turbine Aircraft Services, Inc., 4550 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, Addison, Texas 75001; telephone: (972) 248-3108, ext. 209; fax: (972) 248-3321; Internet: http://mu-2aircraft.com. You may review 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. 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- 1363; 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 (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-1363; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-040-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://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 The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), which is the aviation authority for Japan, has issued AD No. TCD-8595-2015, dated July 1, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Models MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, and MU-2B-36 airplanes. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2016-1363. We have received reports of seven failures of the main landing gear oleo strut attach fitting on certain MHI Models MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU- 2B-36, MU-2B-36A, and MU-2B-60 airplanes. Investigation revealed that the failures resulted from improper lubrication and/or hard landings, which caused cracks to develop in the main landing gear oleo strut attach fitting. Japan is the State of Design for MHI Models MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, and MU-2B-36, which the MCAI AD applies to, and the United States is the State of Design for MHI Models MU-2B-36A and MU-2B-60 airplanes. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has issued MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30, 2015, and MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 105/32-017, dated September 29, 2015. These service bulletins describe procedures for visually inspecting the lugs of the oleo attach fittings on both sides for cracks, and if any visible cracks are found, replacing with a new fitting. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has also issued MU-2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32-011, dated April 27, 2012, and MU-2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: No. 128/ 32-013, dated July 18, 2013. This service information specifies doing repetitive ultrasound inspections of the main landing gear oleo upper attach fittings for cracks and ensuring proper lubrication of the main landing gear oleo fitting. All the related service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI We have determined that the repetitive visual inspections specified in the MCAI are not adequate for detecting cracks in the main landing gear oleo strut attach fitting. Repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the main landing gear oleo strut attach fitting have been added into the maintenance requirement manual for these airplanes, which is not considered mandatory in the FAA's airworthiness regulatory system. Therefore, we are proposing to incorporate that requirement through the rulemaking process. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 95 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the visual inspection requirement of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the visual inspection requirements of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $40,375, or $425 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the ultrasound inspection requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the ultrasound inspection requirements of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $24,225, or $255 per product. Owner/operators have the option to do an ultrasound inspection in lieu of the required visual inspection. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take [[Page 4219]] about 24 work-hours and require parts costing $5,220, for a cost of $7,260 per product to replace the left-hand main landing gear oleo strut. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need this action. In addition, we also estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 45 work-hours and require parts costing $5,220, for a cost of $9,045 per product to replace the right-hand main landing gear oleo strut. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need this action. 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. 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 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: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2016-1363; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-040-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 11, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Models MU- 2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU-2B-36 airplanes, serial numbers 502 through 696, except 652 and 661, and Models MU-2B-36A and MU-2B-60 airplanes, serial numbers 661SA, and 697SA through 1569SA, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as reports of cracks found in the fittings of the main landing gear oleo strut. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent failure of the main landing gear oleo strut attach fitting, which could cause the landing gear to fail and result in loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a visual inspection of the main landing gear oleo upper attach fittings for cracks. Do the inspection following the INSTRUCTIONS section in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30, 2015, and the INSTRUCTIONS section in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 105/32-017, dated September 29, 2015, as applicable. (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, if no signs of cracks are found, lubricate the pin assembly attached to the main landing gear oleo attach fitting as specified in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU- 2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32-011, dated April 27, 2012. (3) Within the next 100 hours TIS after doing the initial visual inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within the next 12 months after doing the initial visual inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, do an ultrasound inspection of the main landing gear oleo upper attach fittings for cracks as specified in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: No. 128/32-013, dated July 18, 2013. This ultrasound inspection may also be done in place of the visual inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Repetitively thereafter inspect every 600 hours TIS or 36 months, whichever occurs first, and any time a hard landing or overweight landing occurs. (4) Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, if no signs of cracks are found, lubricate the pin assembly attached to the main landing gear oleo attach fitting as specified in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU- 2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32-011, dated April 27, 2012, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: No. 128/32-013, dated July 18, 2013. (5) Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(3) of this AD where cracks are found, replace the main landing gear oleo upper attach fittings following the INSTRUCTIONS section in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30, 2015, and the INSTRUCTIONS sections in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 105/32-017, dated September 29, 2015, as applicable. After replacement, continue with the repetitive ultrasound inspection requirements of paragraph (f)(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: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW- 143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected]. 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. [[Page 4220]] (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. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) AD No. TCD- 8585-2015, dated July 1, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-1363. For service information related to this AD, contact Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc., c/o Turbine Aircraft Services, Inc., 4550 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, Addison, Texas 75001; telephone: (972) 248-3108, ext. 209; fax: (972) 248-3321; Internet: http://mu-2aircraft.com. You may review 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 16, 2016. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-01381 Filed 1-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE ENGINES AND FUEL PUMP HOSE ASSEMBLIES—Continued
Engine Manufacturer’s hose name Manufacturer’s part No. (P/N) Hose description
LTIO–540–J2BD (left wing) ........... Hose Assembly—Fuel .................. Piper 39995–034 .......................... Inlet fuel hose to engine fuel
pump.
(d) Subject section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015. College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404)
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 474–5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
(i) Visually Inspect the Turbocharger gary.wechsler@faa.gov.
Code 73: Engine Fuel and Control. Support Assembly and Replace if Necessary (2) For service information identified in
(e) Unsafe Condition (1) Within the next 60 hours TIS after the this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 926
This AD was prompted by a report of an effective date of this AD or within the next Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
6 months after the effective date of this AD, telephone: (772) 567–4361; fax: (772) 978–
engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump
whichever occurs first, visually inspect each 6573; Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/
inlet hose. We are issuing this AD to correct
turbocharger support assembly, Lycoming P/ Publications.cfm. You may review copies of
the unsafe condition on these products.
N LW–18302, for evidence of chafing and any the referenced service information at the
(f) Compliance other signs of damage. Do the inspection FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
Comply with this AD within the
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. on the availability of this material at the
compliance times specified in paragraphs
1257A, dated August 4, 2015. FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(g)(1) through (j)(2) of this AD, unless already
(2) Before further flight after the inspection Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
done.
required in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if any 16, 2016.
(g) Ensure Proper Clearance Between the evidence of chafing or any other sign of
damage is found on any turbocharger support Melvin Johnson,
Fuel Hose Assembly and the Turbocharger
Support Assembly assembly, replace Lycoming Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
P/N LW–18302 with a serviceable part. Do Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) Within the next 60 hours time-in-
service (TIS) after the effective date of this the replacement following the [FR Doc. 2016–01380 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am]
AD or within the next 6 months after the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated
August 4, 2015.
first, inspect to determine the clearance
between the inlet and exit fuel hose (j) Engine Run-Up DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
assemblies listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) (1) If any fuel line component was adjusted
of this AD, and each turbocharger support or replaced during any actions required in
Federal Aviation Administration
assembly, Lycoming P/N LW–18302. There paragraphs (g)(1) through (i)(2) of this AD,
should be a minimum 3⁄16-inch clearance. Do before further flight, perform an engine run- 14 CFR Part 39
the inspection following the INSTRUCTIONS up on the ground to check for leaks. Do the
section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin [Docket No. FAA–2016–1363; Directorate
engine run-up following the INSTRUCTIONS Identifier 2015–CE–040–AD]
No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015. section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin
(2) Before further flight after the inspection No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015. RIN 2120–AA64
required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if the (2) If any leaks found during the engine
measured clearance is less than 3⁄16-inch, run-up required in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi
make all necessary adjustments to make the emanate from any fuel line component Heavy Industries, Ltd. Airplanes
clearance a minimum of 3⁄16-inch between adjusted, repaired, or replaced during any
the inlet and exit fuel hose assemblies listed actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) through AGENCY: Federal Aviation
in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD and (i)(2) of this AD, before further flight, take all Administration (FAA), Department of
each turbocharger support assembly, necessary corrective actions following the Transportation (DOT).
Lycoming P/N LW–18302, following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated (NPRM).
August 4, 2015.
August 4, 2015. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) Visually Inspect the Fuel Hose Assembly (AMOCs) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
and Replace if Necessary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
(1) Within the next 60 hours TIS after the Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Models MU–2B–30, MU–2B–35, MU–
effective date of this AD or within the next authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 2B–36, MU–2B–36A, and MU–2B–60
6 months after the effective date of this AD, requested using the procedures found in 14 airplanes. This proposed AD results
whichever occurs first, visually inspect the CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, from mandatory continuing
inlet and exit fuel hose assemblies listed in send your request to your principal inspector airworthiness information (MCAI)
table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD for or local Flight Standards District Office, as originated by an aviation authority of
evidence of leaking, cracking, chafing, and appropriate. If sending information directly
any other sign of damage. Do the inspection
another country to identify and correct
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
following the INSTRUCTIONS section of attention of the person identified in the
an unsafe condition on an aviation
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. Related Information section of this AD. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
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1257A, dated August 4, 2015. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, condition as reports of cracks found in
(2) Before further flight after the inspection notify your appropriate principal inspector, the attach fittings of the main landing
required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if any or lacking a principal inspector, the manager gear oleo strut. We are issuing this
evidence of leaking, cracking, chafing, or any of the local flight standards district office/ proposed AD to require actions to
other sign of damage is found in any inlet or certificate holding district office. address the unsafe condition on these
exit fuel host assembly listed in table 1 to products.
paragraph (c) of this AD, replace the fuel (l) Related Information
hose assembly with a serviceable part. Do the (1) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on
replacement following the INSTRUCTIONS contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, this proposed AD by March 11, 2016.
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about 24 work-hours and require parts List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service Bulletin No.
costing $5,220, for a cost of $7,260 per 105/32–017, dated September 29, 2015, as
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation applicable.
product to replace the left-hand main safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Before further flight after the inspection
landing gear oleo strut. We have no way Safety. required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, if no
of determining the number of products signs of cracks are found, lubricate the pin
that may need this action. The Proposed Amendment assembly attached to the main landing gear
In addition, we also estimate that any Accordingly, under the authority oleo attach fitting as specified in Mitsubishi
necessary follow-on actions would take delegated to me by the Administrator, Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service News
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32–
about 45 work-hours and require parts 011, dated April 27, 2012.
costing $5,220, for a cost of $9,045 per 39 as follows: (3) Within the next 100 hours TIS after
product to replace the right-hand main doing the initial visual inspection required in
landing gear oleo strut. We have no way paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within the next
of determining the number of products PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 12 months after doing the initial visual
that may need this action. DIRECTIVES inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, whichever occurs first, do an ultrasound
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection of the main landing gear oleo
continues to read as follows: upper attach fittings for cracks as specified in
Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Service News JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 Amended] No. 128/32–013, dated July 18, 2013. This
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ultrasound inspection may also be done in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: place of the visual inspection required in
the following new AD: paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done within the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.: Docket next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of
detail the scope of the Agency’s No. FAA–2016–1363; Directorate this AD or within the next 6 months after the
authority. Identifier 2015–CE–040–AD. effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
We are issuing this rulemaking under first. Repetitively thereafter inspect every 600
(a) Comments Due Date hours TIS or 36 months, whichever occurs
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
We must receive comments by March 11, first, and any time a hard landing or
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
2016. overweight landing occurs.
General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Before further flight after any inspection
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, if no
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. signs of cracks are found, lubricate the pin
air commerce by prescribing regulations assembly attached to the main landing gear
(c) Applicability
for practices, methods, and procedures oleo attach fitting as specified in Mitsubishi
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Mitsubishi Heavy Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service News
Industries, Ltd. Models MU–2B–30, MU–2B– JCAB T.C.: No. 171, FAA T.C.: No. 124/32–
safety in air commerce. This regulation
35, MU–2B–36 airplanes, serial numbers 502 011, dated April 27, 2012, and Mitsubishi
is within the scope of that authority through 696, except 652 and 661, and Models Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service News
because it addresses an unsafe condition MU–2B–36A and MU–2B–60 airplanes, serial JCAB T.C.: No. 176, FAA T.C.: No. 128/32–
that is likely to exist or develop on numbers 661SA, and 697SA through 1569SA, 013, dated July 18, 2013.
products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category. (5) Before further flight after any inspection
action. required in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(3) of this
(d) Subject
AD where cracks are found, replace the main
Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association of America landing gear oleo upper attach fittings
(ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear. following the INSTRUCTIONS section in
We determined that this proposed AD
(e) Reason Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2
would not have federalism implications Service Bulletin No. 243, dated June 30,
under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by mandatory 2015, and the INSTRUCTIONS sections in
proposed AD would not have a continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU–2
substantial direct effect on the States, on originated by an aviation authority of another Service Bulletin No. 105/32–017, dated
the relationship between the national country to identify and correct an unsafe September 29, 2015, as applicable. After
Government and the States, or on the condition on an aviation product. The MCAI replacement, continue with the repetitive
describes the unsafe condition as reports of ultrasound inspection requirements of
distribution of power and cracks found in the fittings of the main
responsibilities among the various paragraph (f)(3) of this AD.
landing gear oleo strut. We are issuing this
levels of government. proposed AD to prevent failure of the main (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
For the reasons discussed above, I landing gear oleo strut attach fitting, which The following provisions also apply to this
certify this proposed regulation: could cause the landing gear to fail and result AD:
in loss of control. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Actions and Compliance
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Unless already done, do the following for this AD, if requested using the procedures
the DOT Regulatory Policies and actions: found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
(1) Within the next 100 hours time-in- ATTN: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, service (TIS) after the effective date of this Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
1979), AD or within the next 6 months after the MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308–
in Alaska, and first, do a visual inspection of the main 3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email:
landing gear oleo upper attach fittings for andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. Before using any
(4) Will not have a significant cracks. Do the inspection following the approved AMOC on any airplane to which
economic impact, positive or negative, INSTRUCTIONS section in Mitsubishi Heavy the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
on a substantial number of small entities Industries, Ltd. MU–2 Service Bulletin No. principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
under the criteria of the Regulatory 243, dated June 30, 2015, and the Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
Flexibility Act. INSTRUCTIONS section in Mitsubishi Heavy a PI, your local FSDO.
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Comments Invited
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590;
a manufacturer or other source, use these Interested parties are invited to
telephone (202) 366–9826. You must participate in this proposed rulemaking
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2015–
actions are considered FAA-approved if they by submitting such written data, views,
are approved by the State of Design Authority
4133; Airspace Docket No. 15–ANM–27, or arguments, as they may desire.
(or their delegated agent). You are required at the beginning of your comments. You Comments that provide the factual basis
to assure the product is airworthy before it may also submit comments through the supporting the views and suggestions
is returned to service. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. presented are particularly helpful in
You may review the public docket developing reasoned regulatory
(h) Related Information
containing the proposal, any comments decisions on the proposal. Comments
Refer to MCAI Japan Civil Aviation Bureau received, and any final disposition in
(JCAB) AD No. TCD–8585–2015, dated July 1, are specifically invited on the overall
person in the Dockets Office between regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
2015, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday environmental, and energy-related
www.regulations.gov by searching for and through Friday, except Federal holidays. aspects of the proposal.
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–1363. For The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– Communications should identify both
service information related to this AD, 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the docket numbers and be submitted in
contact Mitsubishi Heavy Industries building at the above address. triplicate to the address listed above.
America, Inc., c/o Turbine Aircraft Services, FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
Inc., 4550 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, Addison,
Commenters wishing the FAA to
Designations and Reporting Points, and acknowledge receipt of their comments
Texas 75001; telephone: (972) 248–3108, ext.
209; fax: (972) 248–3321; Internet: http://mu-
subsequent amendments can be viewed on this notice must submit with those
2aircraft.com. You may review this online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ comments a self-addressed, stamped
referenced service information at the FAA, publications/. For further information, postcard on which the following
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, you can contact the Airspace Policy statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Group, Federal Aviation Docket No. FAA–2015–4133; Airspace
on the availability of this material at the Administration, 800 Independence Docket No. 15–ANM–27.’’ The postcard
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; will be date/time stamped and returned
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is to the commenter.
16, 2016. also available for inspection at the
Melvin Johnson, National Archives and Records Availability of NPRMs
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Administration (NARA). For An electronic copy of this document
Aircraft Certification Service. information on the availability of FAA may be downloaded through the
[FR Doc. 2016–01381 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Recently published rulemaking
federal_register/code_of_federal- documents can also be accessed through
regulations/ibr_locations.html. the FAA’s Web page at http://www.faa.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/
Designations and Reporting Points, is publications/airspace_amendments/.
Federal Aviation Administration published yearly and effective on You may review the public docket
September 15. containing the proposal, any comments
14 CFR Part 71 received, and any final disposition in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4133; Airspace Steve Haga, Federal Aviation person in the Dockets Office (see the
Docket No. 15–ANM–27] ADDRESSES section for the address and
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 1601 phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Proposed Revocation of Class D 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
Airspace; Vancouver, WA except federal holidays. An informal
telephone (425) 203–4563.
docket may also be examined during
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: normal business hours at the Northwest
Administration (FAA), DOT. Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Authority for This Rulemaking
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
(NPRM). The FAA’s authority to issue rules Organization, Western Service Center,
regarding aviation safety is found in Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Title 49 of the United States Code. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.
remove Class D airspace at Pearson Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Persons interested in being placed on
Field, Vancouver, WA. FAA Joint Order authority of the FAA Administrator. a mailing list for future NPRMs should
7400.2K states that non-towered airports Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
requiring a surface area will be describes in more detail the scope of the (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
designated Class E. Class E surface area agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
airspace was established on December promulgated under the authority Rulemaking Distribution System, which
10, 2015. The FAA is proposing this described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, describes the application procedure.
action due to the lack of an operating air Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
traffic control tower at Pearson Field section, the FAA is charged with Availability and Summary of
Airport, Vancouver, WA. prescribing regulations to assign the use Documents Proposed for Incorporation
DATES: Comments must be received on of airspace necessary to ensure the by Reference
or before March 11, 2016. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of This document would amend FAA
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this airspace. This regulation is within the Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations
proposal to the U.S. Department of scope of that authority as it would and Reporting Points, dated August 6,
Transportation, Docket Operations, remove Class D airspace at Pearson 2015, and effective September 15, 2015.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Field Airport, Vancouver, WA. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected] | |
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