81 FR 59919 - Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 169 (August 31, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 169 (August 31, 2016)
| Page Range | 59919-59922 | |
| FR Document | 2016-20828 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 169 (Wednesday, August 31, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 59919-59922] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20828] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7003; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-015-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of the comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier NPRM for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-22-01. 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 a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). 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 October 17, 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., [[Page 59920]] 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 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. You may review copies of the 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- 7003; 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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-2016-7003; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-015-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an NPRM for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-22-01, which was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2016 (81 FR 36810). The NPRM proposed to require actions intended to address the unsafe condition for the products listed above and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by another country. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and published in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual(s) (AMM) under Chapter 4, Structural, Component and Miscellaneous-- Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The limitations contained in these documents have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA issued AD 2014-0170 requiring the actions as specified in ALS, Chapter 4 of AMM report 02049 issue 28, for PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aeroplanes, and Chapter 4 of AMM report 02300 issue 11, for PC-12/47E aeroplanes. Since that AD was issued, Pilatus issued Chapter 4 of PC-12 AMM report 02049 issue 31, and Chapter 4 of PC-12 AMM report 02300 issue 14 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the applicable ALS' in this AD), to incorporate new six-year and ten-year inspection intervals for several main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts, and an annual inspection interval for the MLG shock absorber attachment bolts, which was previously included in the AMM Chapter 5 annual inspection. After a further review of the in-service data, Pilatus issued Service Letter (SL) 186, extending the special compliance time applicable for the MLG bolts inspection. For the reasons described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0170, which is superseded, and requires the accomplishment of the new maintenance tasks, as described in the applicable ALS. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. Since the NPRM was issued, PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. has issued new revisions to the Limitations section, Chapter 4, to be incorporated into the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. has issued Structural, Component and Miscellaneous--Airworthiness Limitations, document 12-A-04-00-00-00A- 000A-A, dated July 12, 2016, and Structural and Component Limitations-- Airworthiness Limitations, document 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 19, 2016. 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 supplemental NPRM. Comments We have considered the following comments received on the NPRM. Request To Incorporate Newly Issued Revisions to the Limitations Section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-Approved Maintenance Program (e.g., Maintenance Manual) Johan Kruger of Pilatus Aircraft requested incorporating a newly issued revision of the Limitation section, Chapter 4, of each applicable maintenace manual into the proposed AD. Johan Kruger of Pilatus Aircraft stated that in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Airworthines Limitations Section (ALS) 12-A- 04-00-00-00A-000A-A, the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) part has been updated with kit numbers and brought in line with Service Bulletin (SB) SB 04-009. The commenter stated that the changes were coordinated with the FAA, who concurred that no new limitations are incorporated in the ALS. The AMM/ALS 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A has also been updated by introducing an inspection of the passenger oxygen (drop down mask) system if installed, and this change was also coordinated with the FAA. Since the drop down O2 system is only required by European operation requirements and not currently earmarked for the United States, it is also not introducing new limitations for U.S. operators. We agree with the commenter and have changed this supplemental NPRM based on this comment. Request To Change the Compliance Times for Inspecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Attachment Bolts Johan Kruger of Pilatus Aircraft and Blake Morley of Aero Air, LLC requested changing the compliance time for inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts. The commenters stated that the compliance time in the proposed AD is causing confusion because the way it is currently stated, which is ``within the next 6 years . . . or within the next 3 months . . . whichever occurs later,'' does not makes sense because 6 years [[Page 59921]] will always occur later and it goes against what is specified in the revisions to the ALS that is being incorporated by this proposed AD. Johan Kruger of Pilatus Aircraft stated that, in the ALS Notes, Note 1 (ALS 12-B-04) and Note 3 (ALS 12-A-04) respectively, the inspection is to be done by a specific date, and he wants those dates incorporated into this proposed AD. Blake Morley of Aeroa Air, LLC stated that EASA has also adopted the grace period extension in EASA AD 2016-0083, stating: ``Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, the thresholds and intervals include `special' compliance times for certain tasks as defined in the applicable ALS, and the `special' compliance time for the inspection of MLG bolts, as defined in SL 186.'' Blake Morley also requested the ``3-month'' grace period compliance time be changed to ``before December 31, 2016.'' We partially agree with the commenters. We do agree that the compliance times for the inspection of the MLG attachment bolts needs to be corrected to reflect before or upon the accumulation of time-in- service (TIS) on the MLG attachment bolts instead of the TIS on the airplane, which then makes the 3-month grace period more applicable. We have changed this supplemental NPRM action based on this portion of the comment. We do not agree with using a specific date as a compliance time. There is no correlation with the requested dates and the unsafe condition. The mere fact that the service document or an international civil aviation authority's AD refers to a calendar date is not enough to justify using a calendar date in a U.S. AD. We have not changed this supplemental NPRM action based on this portion of the comment. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this supplemental NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 770 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1.5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $98,175, or $127.50 per product. This breaks down as follows: Incorporating new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual): .5 work-hour for a fleet cost of $32,725, or $42.50 per product. New inspections of the MLG attachment bolts: 1 work-hour with no parts cost for fleet cost of $65,450 or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary corrective actions (on- condition costs) that must be taken based on the proposed inspections, would take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing approximately $100 for a cost of $185 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these necessary corrective actions. The only costs that would be imposed by this proposed AD over that already required by AD 2014-22-01 is the costs associated with the insertion of the revised Limitation section and the MLG attachment bolts inspection and replacement as necessary. 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: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Docket No. FAA-2016-7003; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-015-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 17, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-22-01, 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014). (c) Applicability This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits. [[Page 59922]] (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 a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). The limitations were revised to include repetitive inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts. These actions are required to ensure the continued operational safety of the affected airplanes. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD: (1) Before further flight after October 5, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), insert the following revisions into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual): (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND MISCELLANEOUS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 12, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02049, 12-A-AM-00- 00-00-I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016; and (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT LIMITATIONS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 19, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12/47E MSN-1001-UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12-B-AM-00-00-00-I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. (2) The new limitations section revisions listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD specify the following: (i) Establish inspections of the MLG attachment bolts, (ii) Specify replacement of components before or upon reaching the applicable life limit, and (iii) Specify accomplishment of all applicable maintenance tasks within certain thresholds and intervals. (3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers can do the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) as required by the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD because deviations from the type design in critical locations could make the airplane ineligible for this life extension. (4) If no compliance time is specified in the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD when doing any corrective actions where discrepancies are found as required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do these corrective actions before further flight after doing the applicable maintenance task. (5) During the accomplishment of the actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, if a discrepancy is found that is not identified in the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme and incorporate that repair scheme. (6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after October 5, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and before further flight take all necessary corrective actions. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014-22-01, 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. (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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0083, dated April 28, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. For service information related to this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. You may review copies of the 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 August 23, 2016. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-20828 Filed 8-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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§ 890.1414 Responsibilities of the tribal decision made by the panel must be § 890.1418 No continuation of FEHB
employer. issued to the individual in writing and enrollment in compensationer status past
(a) The tribal employer pays must fully state the findings and reasons 365 days.
premiums for tribal employees enrolled for the findings. The panel may consider A tribal employee who is not also a
under this subpart pursuant to information from the tribal employer, Federal employee who becomes eligible
§§ 890.1403 and 890.1413. the individual, or another source. The for one of the Department of Labor’s
(b) The tribal employer must panel must retain a file of its disability compensation programs may
determine the eligibility of individuals documentation until December 31 of the not continue FEHB coverage in leave
who attempt to enroll for coverage 3rd year after the year in which the without pay status past 365 days.
under this subpart and enroll those it decision was made, and must provide [FR Doc. 2016–20566 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am]
finds eligible. the file to OPM upon request. BILLING CODE 6325–63–P
(c) The tribal employer must
determine whether eligible tribal (c) If the panel determines that the
employees have eligible family individual is ineligible to enroll in
FEHB as a tribal employee or to change DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
member(s) and allow coverage under a
self plus one or self and family enrollment, the individual may request
that OPM reconsider the denial. Such a Federal Aviation Administration
enrollment as described in § 890.302 for
those it finds eligible. request must be made in writing and
any decision by OPM will be binding on 14 CFR Part 39
(d) The tribal employer must establish
or identify an independent dispute the tribal employer. [Docket No. FAA–2016–7003; Directorate
Identifier 2016–CE–015–AD]
resolution panel for reconsideration of (d) OPM may request a panel decision
enrollment and eligibility decisions as file during the retention period RIN 2120–AA64
described in § 890.1415. described at paragraph (b) of this
(e) The tribal employer has the section. Panel decisions remain subject Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS
following notification responsibilities. to final OPM authority to correct errors, AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
The tribal employer must: as set forth in § 890.1406. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(1) Notify OPM and tribal employees
§ 890.1416 Filing claims for payment or Administration (FAA), Department of
in writing of intent to revoke election to
service and court review. Transportation (DOT).
purchase FEHB at least 60 days before
such revocation described at ACTION: Supplemental notice of
(a) Tribal employees may file claims proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
§ 890.1404(d); for payment or service as described at
(2) Promptly notify tribal employees reopening of the comment period.
§ 890.105.
and OPM if there is a change in the SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
tribal employer’s entitlement to (b) Tribal employees may invoke the
provisions for court review described at NPRM for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
purchase FEHB described at Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
§ 890.1410(d); § 890.107(b)–(d).
and PC–12/47E airplanes that would
(3) Promptly notify affected tribal § 890.1417 No continuation of FEHB supersede AD 2014–22–01. This
employees of termination of enrollment enrollment into retirement from proposed AD results from mandatory
due to non-payment, the 31-day employment with a tribal employer. continuing airworthiness information
temporary extension of coverage and its (MCAI) originated by an aviation
ending date described at (a) An FEHB enrollment cannot be
continued into retirement from authority of another country to identify
§ 890.1410(f)(2)–(3); and and correct an unsafe condition on an
(4) Promptly notify affected tribal employment with a tribal employer.
aviation product. The MCAI describes
employees of termination of enrollment (b) A Federal annuitant may continue
the unsafe condition as a need to
due to non-payment described at FEHB enrollment into retirement from
incorporate new revisions into the
§ 890.1410(f)(4). Federal service if the requirements of 5
Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the
U.S.C. 8905(b) for carrying FEHB
§ 890.1415 Reconsideration of enrollment FAA-approved maintenance program
coverage into retirement are satisfied
and eligibility decisions and appeal rights. (e.g., maintenance manual). We are
through enrollment, or coverage as a
(a) The tribal employer shall establish issuing this proposed AD to require
family member, either through a Federal
or identify an independent dispute actions to address the unsafe condition
employing office or a tribal employer, or
resolution panel to adjudicate appeals of on these products.
any combination thereof.
determinations made by a tribal DATES: We must receive comments on
employer denying an individual’s status (c) A Federal annuitant who is this proposed AD by October 17, 2016.
as a tribal employee eligible to enroll in employed after retirement by a tribal
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
FEHB or denying a change in the type employer in an FEHB eligible position
any of the following methods:
of enrollment (i.e., to or from self only may participate in FEHB through the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
coverage) under this subpart. Such tribal employer. In such a case, the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
panel shall be authorized to enforce Federal annuitant’s retirement system instructions for submitting comments.
enrollment and eligibility decisions. will transfer the FEHB enrollment to the • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
The tribal employer shall notify affected tribal employer, in a similar manner as • Mail: U.S. Department of
for a Federal annuitant who is employed
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
individuals of this panel and its Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
functions. by a Federal agency after retirement. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(b) Under procedures set forth by the (d) A tribal employee who becomes a W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
tribal employer, an individual may file survivor annuitant as described in Washington, DC 20590.
a written request to the independent 890.303(d)(2) is entitled to • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
dispute resolution panel to reconsider reinstatement of health benefits Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
an initial decision of the tribal employer coverage as a Federal employee would 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
under this subpart. A reconsideration under the same circumstances. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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will always occur later and it goes the public to comment on this Regulatory Findings
against what is specified in the revisions supplemental NPRM. We determined that this proposed AD
to the ALS that is being incorporated by
Costs of Compliance would not have federalism implications
this proposed AD.
under Executive Order 13132. This
Johan Kruger of Pilatus Aircraft stated We estimate that this proposed AD
that, in the ALS Notes, Note 1 (ALS 12– proposed AD would not have a
will affect 770 products of U.S. registry. substantial direct effect on the States, on
B–04) and Note 3 (ALS 12–A–04) We also estimate that it would take
respectively, the inspection is to be the relationship between the national
about 1.5 work-hours per product to Government and the States, or on the
done by a specific date, and he wants comply with the basic requirements of
those dates incorporated into this distribution of power and
this proposed AD. The average labor responsibilities among the various
proposed AD. Blake Morley of Aeroa rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
Air, LLC stated that EASA has also levels of government.
these figures, we estimate the cost of For the reasons discussed above, I
adopted the grace period extension in this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
EASA AD 2016–0083, stating: ‘‘Note 1: certify this proposed regulation:
be $98,175, or $127.50 per product. This (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
For the purpose of this AD, the breaks down as follows:
thresholds and intervals include action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
• Incorporating new revisions into (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
‘special’ compliance times for certain
the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the DOT Regulatory Policies and
tasks as defined in the applicable ALS,
the FAA-approved maintenance Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
and the ‘special’ compliance time for
the inspection of MLG bolts, as defined program (e.g., maintenance manual): .5 1979),
in SL 186.’’ Blake Morley also requested work-hour for a fleet cost of $32,725, or (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
the ‘‘3-month’’ grace period compliance $42.50 per product. in Alaska, and
time be changed to ‘‘before December • New inspections of the MLG (4) Will not have a significant
31, 2016.’’ attachment bolts: 1 work-hour with no economic impact, positive or negative,
We partially agree with the parts cost for fleet cost of $65,450 or $85 on a substantial number of small entities
commenters. We do agree that the per product. under the criteria of the Regulatory
compliance times for the inspection of In addition, we estimate that any Flexibility Act.
the MLG attachment bolts needs to be necessary corrective actions (on-
corrected to reflect before or upon the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
condition costs) that must be taken
accumulation of time-in-service (TIS) on based on the proposed inspections, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the MLG attachment bolts instead of the would take about 1 work-hour and safety, Incorporation by reference,
TIS on the airplane, which then makes require parts costing approximately Safety.
the 3-month grace period more $100 for a cost of $185 per product. We
applicable. We have changed this The Proposed Amendment
have no way of determining the number
supplemental NPRM action based on of products that may need these Accordingly, under the authority
this portion of the comment. necessary corrective actions. delegated to me by the Administrator,
We do not agree with using a specific The only costs that would be imposed the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
date as a compliance time. There is no by this proposed AD over that already 39 as follows:
correlation with the requested dates and required by AD 2014–22–01 is the costs
the unsafe condition. The mere fact that PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
associated with the insertion of the
the service document or an international DIRECTIVES
revised Limitation section and the MLG
civil aviation authority’s AD refers to a attachment bolts inspection and
calendar date is not enough to justify ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
replacement as necessary. continues to read as follows:
using a calendar date in a U.S. AD. We
have not changed this supplemental Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
NPRM action based on this portion of
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
the comment.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
FAA’s Determination and Requirements rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD:
of This Proposed AD section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Docket No.
This product has been approved by FAA–2016–7003; Directorate Identifier
the aviation authority of another Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
2016–CE–015–AD.
country, and is approved for operation detail the scope of the Agency’s
in the United States. Pursuant to our authority. (a) Comments Due Date
bilateral agreement with this State of We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by October 17,
Design Authority, they have notified us the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016.
of the unsafe condition described in the Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
MCAI and service information General requirements.’’ Under that This AD replaces AD 2014–22–01, 39–
referenced above. We are proposing this section, Congress charges the FAA with 18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014).
AD because we evaluated all promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
information and determined the unsafe air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same the Administrator finds necessary for LTD. Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
type design. safety in air commerce. This regulation and PC–12/47E airplanes, all manufacturer
Certain changes described above is within the scope of that authority serial numbers (MSNs), certificated in any
category.
expand the scope of the NPRM. As a because it addresses an unsafe condition
result, we have determined that it is that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject
necessary to reopen the comment period products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association of America
to provide additional opportunity for action. (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
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(e) Reason (6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by mandatory time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after Federal Aviation Administration
originated by an aviation authority of another October 5, 2016 (the effective date of this
country to identify and correct an unsafe AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB 14 CFR Part 39
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and
describes the unsafe condition as a need to [Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; Directorate
before further flight take all necessary
incorporate new revisions into the Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD]
corrective actions.
Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-
RIN 2120–AA64
approved maintenance program (e.g., (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
maintenance manual). The limitations were
revised to include repetitive inspections of The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
the main landing gear (MLG) attachment AD: Airplanes
bolts. These actions are required to ensure (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the continued operational safety of the
affected airplanes. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Administration (FAA), DOT.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(f) Actions and Compliance
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to (NPRM).
Unless already done, do the actions in
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(1) Before further flight after October 5, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; airworthiness directive (AD) for all
2016 (the effective date of this AD), insert the Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter,
following revisions into the Limitations telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
section of the FAA-approved maintenance 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. –200, and –300 series airplanes; and
program (e.g., maintenance manual): (i) Before using any approved AMOC on Airbus Model A340–500, and –600
(i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND any airplane to which the AMOC applies, series airplanes. This proposed AD was
MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS notify your appropriate principal inspector prompted by reports that non-
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04– (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District conforming aluminum alloy was used to
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of manufacture several structural parts on
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45, the inboard flap. This proposed AD
PC–12/47, Aircraft Maintenance Manual FSDO.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014–22–01, would require identification of the
(AMM), Document No. 02049, 12–A–AM–
00–00–00–I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016; 39–18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) potentially affected inboard flap parts, a
and are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. one-time eddy current inspection to
(ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement identify which material the parts are
LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS in this AD to obtain corrective actions from made of, and depending on findings,
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04– a manufacturer or other source, use these replacement with serviceable parts. We
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective are proposing this AD to detect and
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN– correct structural parts of inboard flaps
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00– are approved by the State of Design Authority made of nonconforming aluminum
00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. (or their delegated agent). You are required alloy, which could result in reduced
(2) The new limitations section revisions to assure the product is airworthy before it structural integrity of the airplane.
listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this is returned to service. DATES: We must receive comments on
AD specify the following: this proposed AD by October 17, 2016.
(i) Establish inspections of the MLG (h) Related Information
attachment bolts, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
(ii) Specify replacement of components Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0083, dated using the procedures found in 14 CFR
before or upon reaching the applicable life April 28, 2016, for related information. You 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
limit, and may examine the MCAI on the Internet at methods:
(iii) Specify accomplishment of all
https://www.regulations.gov/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
applicable maintenance tasks within certain http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
thresholds and intervals. document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. For
service information related to this AD, instructions for submitting comments.
(3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers
can do the Supplemental Structural contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Inspection Document (SSID) as required by Service Manager, CH–6371 STANS, • Mail: U.S. Department of
the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of this AD because deviations from the type fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
design in critical locations could make the www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
airplane ineligible for this life extension. SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Washington, DC 20590.
(4) If no compliance time is specified in the
review copies of the referenced service • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(ii) of this AD when doing any corrective information at the FAA, Small Airplane
actions where discrepancies are found as Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do Missouri 64106. For information on the Federal holidays.
these corrective actions before further flight availability of this material at the FAA, call For service information identified in
after doing the applicable maintenance task. (816) 329–4148. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
(5) During the accomplishment of the Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
AD, including all subparagraphs, if a 23, 2016.
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
discrepancy is found that is not identified in David R. Showers, 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Aircraft Certification Service. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in [FR Doc. 2016–20828 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am] may view this referenced service
paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information at the FAA, Transport
and incorporate that repair scheme. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of the comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 59919 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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