81 FR 51330 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-18265 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 150 (Thursday, August 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51330-51332] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18265] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8838; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-020-AD; Amendment 39-18601; AD 2016-16-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracked elevator torque tubes. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publication listed in this AD as of September 8, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by September 19, 2016. 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 AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane [[Page 51331]] 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8838. 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- 8838; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority for New Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/FU24/184, dated July 7, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: This AD is prompted by two reports received by the CAA of finding a crack in the elevator torque tube on two Cresco 08-600 aircraft. The same P/N elevator torque tube if fitted to FU24 and FU24A series aircraft. The AD is issued to prevent failure of the elevator torque tube due to possible fatigue, which could result in cracks, and loss of elevator and aileron control. The MCAI requires inspecting the elevator torque tube for cracks and replacing the elevator torque tube is any cracks are found. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8838. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Pacific Aerospace Limited (previously Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.) has issued Chapter 27, Flight Controls, dated May 1980, of the Maintenance Manual for the Fletcher FU24 and FU24A Post-954. The information in Chapter 27 of the referenced maintenance manual describes procedures for replacing the elevator torque tube. 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 this AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because there are no airplanes currently on the U.S. registry and thus, does not have any impact upon the public. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-8838; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-020-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 0 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about .5 work-hour per product to comply with the basic inspection requirement of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the inspection requirement of this AD on U.S. operators to be $42.50 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $3,012, for a cost of $3,352 per product. 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 that 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, [[Page 51332]] 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: 2016-16-03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-18601; Docket No. FAA-2016-8838; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-020-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with an elevator torque tube, part number (P/N) 242837, 242527, 242835, or 242646; and (2) Certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (e) Reason This 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 cracks found in the elevator torque tubes. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator torque tube, which could cause loss of elevator and aileron control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after September 8, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do a detailed visual inspection of the elevator torque tube for cracks. (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, replace the elevator torque tube with a serviceable elevator torque tube if any cracks are found. Do the replacement following Chapter 27, Flight Controls, dated May 1980, of the Maintenance Manual for the Fletcher FU24 and FU24A Post-954, Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This AD does not affect the required repetitive inspections of the control column/elevator torque tubes as specified in the FAA-approved maintenance program. (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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; 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. (h) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are prohibited. (i) Related Information Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD No. DCA/FU24/ 184, dated July 7, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8838. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Chapter 27, Flight Controls, dated May 1980, of the Maintenance Manual for the Fletcher FU24 and FU24A Post-954, Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited (previously Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.) service information identified in this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8838. (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 July 26, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18265 Filed 8-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection the European Aviation Safety Agency DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Program (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
Before further flight after completing the Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Federal Aviation Administration
modification specified in paragraph (g) of approved by the DOA, the approval must
this AD, or within 30 days after the effective include the DOA-authorized signature. 14 CFR Part 39
date of this AD, whichever occurs later:
Revise the airplane maintenance or (l) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2016–8838; Directorate
inspection program, as applicable, by (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2016–CE–020–AD; Amendment
incorporating the fuel airworthiness 39–18601; AD 2016–16–03]
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
limitation item and critical design Airworthiness Directive 2014–0106, dated RIN 2120–AA64
configuration control limitation (CDCCL)
May 7, 2014, for related information. This
specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–054, Revision 1, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
dated January 9, 2014. The initial compliance Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Aerospace Limited Airplanes
times for these tasks are at the latest of the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), 2015–8469.
(2) Service information identified in this
Administration (FAA), DOT.
and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in AD that is not incorporated by reference is ACTION: Final rule; request for
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050, available at the addresses specified in comments.
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(2) Before further flight after completing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
the modification specified in paragraph (g) of (m) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific
this AD. (1) The Director of the Federal Register Aerospace Limited Models FU24–954
(3) Within 30 days after the effective date and FU24A–954 airplanes. This AD
approved the incorporation by reference
of this AD. results from mandatory continuing
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airworthiness information (MCAI)
CDCCLs part 51. issued by the aviation authority of
After accomplishing the revision required (2) You must use this service information another country to identify and correct
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative as applicable to do the actions required by an unsafe condition on an aviation
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, (i) Fokker Manual Change Notification— condition as cracked elevator torque
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28– tubes. We are issuing this AD to require
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in 037, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. actions to address the unsafe condition
accordance with the procedures specified in on these products.
(ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050,
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. DATES: This AD is effective September 8,
(j) Credit for Previous Actions (iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28– 2016.
This paragraph provides credit for actions 054, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those (3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference
actions were performed before the effective this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., of certain publication listed in this AD
date of this AD using Fokker Service Bulletin Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, as of September 8, 2016.
SBF28–28–054, dated June 30, 2010. 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; We must receive comments on this
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 AD by September 19, 2016.
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
The following provisions also apply to this ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
AD: fokker.com; Internet http://
www.myfokkerfleet.com.
any of the following methods:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(4) You may view this service information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(AMOCs): The Manager, International http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For instructions for submitting comments.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested information on the availability of this • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
request to your principal inspector or local that is incorporated by reference at the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Flight Standards District Office, as National Archives and Records W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
appropriate. If sending information directly Washington, DC 20590.
Administration (NARA). For information on
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
the availability of this material at NARA, call • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; locations.html. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21,
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
2016.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using except Federal holidays.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Michael Kaszycki, For service information identified in
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace
inspector, the manager of the local flight Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton,
standards district office/certificate holding [FR Doc. 2016–18171 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
district office.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144;
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must pacific@aerospace.co.nz; Internet:
be accomplished using a method approved www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– copies of the referenced service
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or information at the FAA, Small Airplane
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on a substantial number of small entities are found. Do the replacement following information on the availability of this
under the criteria of the Regulatory Chapter 27, Flight Controls, dated May 1980, material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. It is
Flexibility Act. of the Maintenance Manual for the Fletcher also available on the Internet at http://
FU24 and FU24A Post–954, Pacific www.regulations.gov by searching for
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–8838.
Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This AD (5) You may view this service information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation that is incorporated by reference at the
safety, Incorporation by reference, does not affect the required repetitive
inspections of the control column/elevator National Archives and Records
Safety. torque tubes as specified in the FAA- Administration (NARA). For information on
approved maintenance program. the availability of this material at NARA, call
Adoption of the Amendment 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Accordingly, under the authority (g) Other FAA AD Provisions www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
delegated to me by the Administrator, locations.html.
The following provisions also apply to this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AD: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 26,
follows: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2016.
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Pat Mullen,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
DIRECTIVES for this AD, if requested using the procedures Aircraft Certification Service.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace [FR Doc. 2016–18265 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am]
continues to read as follows: Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
§ 39.13 [Amended] 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Before using any approved AMOC on any
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify Federal Aviation Administration
the following new AD: your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
2016–16–03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: the FAA Flight Standards District Office 14 CFR Part 97
Amendment 39–18601; Docket No. (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement [Docket No. 31087; Amdt. No. 3705]
FAA–2016–8838; Directorate Identifier
2016–CE–020–AD. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these Standard Instrument Approach
(a) Effective Date actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes actions are considered FAA-approved if they and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
effective September 8, 2016. are approved by the State of Design Authority Miscellaneous Amendments
(or their delegated agent). You are required
(b) Affected ADs to assure the product is airworthy before it AGENCY: Federal Aviation
None. is returned to service. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(h) Special Flight Permit ACTION: Final rule.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Special flight permits are prohibited. SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends,
Limited Models FU24–954 and FU24A–954 (i) Related Information suspends, or removes Standard
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: Instrument Approach Procedures
(1) Equipped with an elevator torque tube, Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) AD No. DCA/FU24/184, dated July 7, (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
part number (P/N) 242837, 242527, 242835,
2016, for related information. You may Minimums and Obstacle Departure
or 242646; and
(2) Certificated in any category. examine the MCAI on the Internet at http:// Procedures (ODPs) for operations at
www.regulations.gov by searching for and certain airports. These regulatory
(d) Subject locating Docket No. FAA–2016–8838. actions are needed because of the
Air Transport Association of America (j) Material Incorporated by Reference adoption of new or revised criteria, or
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. because of changes occurring in the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
(e) Reason National Airspace System, such as the
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this commissioning of new navigational
This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR facilities, adding new obstacles, or
originated by an aviation authority of another part 51. changing air traffic requirements. These
country to identify and correct an unsafe (2) You must use this service information changes are designed to provide safe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI as applicable to do the actions required by and efficient use of the navigable
describes the unsafe condition as cracks this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. airspace and to promote safe flight
found in the elevator torque tubes. We are (i) Chapter 27, Flight Controls, dated May operations under instrument flight rules
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 1980, of the Maintenance Manual for the at the affected airports.
elevator torque tube, which could cause loss Fletcher FU24 and FU24A Post–954, Pacific
Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. DATES: This rule is effective August 4,
of elevator and aileron control.
(ii) Reserved. 2016. The compliance date for each
(f) Actions and Compliance (3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
Unless already done, do the following (previously Pacific Aerospace Corporation and ODP is specified in the amendatory
actions. Ltd.) service information identified in this provisions.
(1) Within the next 25 hours time-in- AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, The incorporation by reference of
service after September 8, 2016 (the effective Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, certain publications listed in the
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
date of this AD), do a detailed visual Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 regulations is approved by the Director
inspection of the elevator torque tube for 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: of the Federal Register as of August 4,
cracks. pacific@aerospace.co.nz; Internet:
(2) Before further flight after the inspection www.aerospace.co.nz.
2016.
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, (4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
replace the elevator torque tube with a at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 incorporated by reference in the
serviceable elevator torque tube if any cracks Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For amendment is as follows:
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 8, 2016. | |
| Contact | Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 51330 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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