81_FR_71128 81 FR 70929 - Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

81 FR 70929 - Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 199 (October 14, 2016)

Page Range70929-70931
FR Document2016-24794

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This AD requires replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-AD; 
Amendment 39-18685; AD 2016-21-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, 
TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This AD was

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prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) 
resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This AD requires 
replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, 
and loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective November 18, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 18, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 
36615; phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

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-
0069; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 
404-474-5606; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain CMI TSIO-550-K, 
TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating 
engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2016 
(81 FR 12833). The NPRM was prompted by a report of an uncommanded IFSD 
resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. The NPRM 
proposed to require replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We 
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Change to Cost of Compliance

    We increased our estimate of the cost of the affected parts in this 
AD from $0 to $261 per engine and increased the number of labor hours 
to perform the replacement from 1 to 2 hours. This increased the 
overall estimated cost of compliance from $111,095 to $563,317.

Update to Service Information

    We revised our reference in this AD from CMI Critical Service 
Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-7, Revision A, dated November 10, 2015 (also 
referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015) to CMI CSB 
CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB 
CSB15-7B) to reflect the latest service information published by CMI.

Clarification of Part Number

    We clarified in this AD that the affected oil cooler cross fitting 
has a part number AN918-1J or AN918-2J.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for the 
changes noted above. We have determined that these changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    We reviewed CMI CSB CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 
(also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015), and CMI 
CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI 
CSB CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016). The CSBs describe detailed 
procedures for replacing oil cooler cross fittings, nipples, and 
bushings with a redesigned oil cooler cross fitting. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1,307 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2 
hours per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 
per hour. Parts cost about $261 per engine. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to be $563,317. 
Our cost estimate is exclusive of possible warranty coverage.

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

    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 DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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.

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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 airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-21-04 Continental Motors, Inc. (Type Certificate previously 
held by Teledyne Continental Motors) Reciprocating Engines: 
Amendment 39-18685; Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NE-01-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, 
TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating 
engines with an engine serial number below 1012296 and an oil cooler 
cross fitting, part number AN918-1J or AN918-2J, installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight 
shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane 
damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler 
cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours after the effective 
date of the AD, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross 
fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-2, 
Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to as CMI CSB 
CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015), or the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 
2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016), to 
perform the replacement.
    (2) Reserved.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the replacement that is required by 
paragraph (e) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using CMI CSB CSB15-2B, dated November 
6, 2015 or earlier versions; or CSB CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 
2015 or earlier version.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, may approve 
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 
your request.

(h) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Scott Hopper, 
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 
30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; email: 
[email protected].

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Critical Service Bulletin 
(CSB) CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to 
as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015).
    (ii) CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also 
referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016).
    (3) For CMI service information identified in this AD, contact 
Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; 
phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.
    (5) You may view this service information 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 7, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                           Costs of Compliance                                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
                                                                                                                                                         FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX
                                             We estimate that this AD affects 43                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
                                           helicopters of U.S. Registry.                           safety, Incorporation by reference,                   9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
                                             We estimate that operators may incur                  Safety.                                                 (2) For operations conducted under a 14
                                           the following costs to comply with this                 Adoption of the Amendment                             CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
                                           AD. At an average labor cost of $85 per                                                                       14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
                                           work-hour, we estimate reviewing and                      Accordingly, under the authority                    you notify your principal inspector, or
                                           revising the records requires 1 work-                   delegated to me by the Administrator,                 lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                                                                   the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      the local flight standards district office or
                                           hour for a cost of about $85 per
                                                                                                   follows:                                              certificate holding district office, before
                                           helicopter and $3,655 for the U.S. fleet.                                                                     operating any aircraft complying with this
                                           We estimate replacing a bolt that has                                                                         AD through an AMOC.
                                                                                                   PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                           exceeded its life limit requires 0.5 work-
                                                                                                   DIRECTIVES                                            (g) Additional Information
                                           hour plus $290 for a replacement bolt,
                                           for a total cost of $333 per bolt.                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                  (1) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin
                                                                                                                                                         430–12–47, dated November 14, 2012, which
                                           Authority for This Rulemaking                           continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                         is not incorporated by reference, contains
                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                       Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        additional information about the subject of
                                                                                                                                                         this final rule. For service information
                                           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  § 39.13    [Amended]                                  identified in this final rule, contact Bell
                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                         Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800
                                                                                                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                           section 106, describes the authority of                                                                       Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4;
                                                                                                   the following new airworthiness
                                           the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                                                          telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023;
                                                                                                   directive (AD):
                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more                                                                          fax (450) 433–0272; or at http://
                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                        2016–21–01 Bell Helicopter Textron:                   www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
                                           authority.                                                  Amendment 39–18682; Docket No.                    review a copy of the service information at
                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under                     FAA–2016–6551; Directorate Identifier             the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                                                                       2013–SW–070–AD.                                   Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                                                                   (a) Applicability                                     Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
                                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                                                                            (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
                                           ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                      This AD applies to Model 430 helicopters,           Transport Canada AD No. CF–2013–26, dated
                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with                  serial number 49001 through 49129, with a             September 24, 2013. You may view the
                                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              main rotor head attachment bolt (bolt) part           Transport Canada AD on the Internet at
                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations                 number (P/N) MS21250–08083 installed,                 http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
                                           for practices, methods, and procedures                  certificated in any category.                         FAA–2016–6551.
                                           the Administrator finds necessary for                   (b) Unsafe Condition                                  (h) Subject
                                           safety in air commerce. This regulation                    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a            Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
                                           is within the scope of that authority                   bolt remaining in service beyond its fatigue          Code: 6220 Main Rotor Head.
                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                life. This condition could result in failure of
                                           that is likely to exist or develop on                   a bolt, failure of the main rotor hub and               Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 3,
                                           helicopters identified in this rulemaking               subsequent loss of control of a helicopter.           2016.
                                           action.                                                 (c) Effective Date                                    Lance T. Gant,
                                                                                                                                                         Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
                                           Regulatory Findings                                        This AD becomes effective November 18,
                                                                                                                                                         Certification Service.
                                                                                                   2016.
                                             This AD will not have federalism                                                                            [FR Doc. 2016–24741 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
                                           implications under Executive Order                      (d) Compliance                                        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                           13132. This AD will not have a                            You are responsible for performing each
                                           substantial direct effect on the States, on             action required by this AD within the
                                           the relationship between the national                   specified compliance time unless it has               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                   already been accomplished prior to that time.
                                           government and the States, or on the
                                           distribution of power and                               (e) Required Actions                                  Federal Aviation Administration
                                           responsibilities among the various                         Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS):
                                           levels of government.                                      (1) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations           14 CFR Part 39
                                             For the reasons discussed above, I                    section of the applicable maintenance                 [Docket No. FAA–2016–0069; Directorate
                                           certify that this AD:                                   manual or Instructions for Continued                  Identifier 2016–NE–01–AD; Amendment 39–
                                             (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 Airworthiness (ICA) to establish a life limit         18685; AD 2016–21–04]
                                           action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   of 5,000 hours TIS for each bolt P/N
                                                                                                   MS21250–08083.                                        RIN 2120–AA64
                                             (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                      (2) Determine the number of hours TIS for
                                           DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  each bolt and update the helicopter’s                 Airworthiness Directives; Continental
                                           (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                       historical records. If the hours TIS is               Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines
                                             (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               unknown, calculate the number of hours TIS
                                           in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               by counting the helicopter’s hours TIS                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                           making a regulatory distinction; and                    beginning January 1, 2009.                            Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             (4) Will not have a significant                          (3) Remove from service each bolt that has         ACTION: Final rule.
                                           economic impact, positive or negative,                  reached or exceeded its life limit.
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                                           on a substantial number of small entities               (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 SUMMARY:  We are adopting a new
                                           under the criteria of the Regulatory                    (AMOCs)                                               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                           Flexibility Act.                                           (1) The Manager, Safety Management                 Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO–
                                             We prepared an economic evaluation                    Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this                550–K, TSIOF–550–K, TSIO–550–C,
                                           of the estimated costs to comply with                   AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller,               TSIOF–550–D, and TSIO–550–N
                                           this AD and placed it in the AD docket.                 Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety               reciprocating engines. This AD was


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                                           prompted by a report of an                              airplane damage. The NPRM proposed                    Costs of Compliance
                                           uncommanded in-flight shutdown                          to require replacing the oil cooler cross               We estimate that this AD affects 1,307
                                           (IFSD) resulting in injuries and                        fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD              engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                           significant airplane damage. This AD                    to correct the unsafe condition on these              registry. We also estimate that it will
                                           requires replacing the oil cooler cross                 products.
                                                                                                                                                         take about 2 hours per engine to comply
                                           fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD                Comments                                              with this AD. The average labor rate is
                                           to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross                                                                    $85 per hour. Parts cost about $261 per
                                           fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the                 We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                                                                   participate in developing this AD. We                 engine. Based on these figures, we
                                           airplane.                                                                                                     estimate the total cost of this AD to U.S.
                                           DATES: This AD is effective November
                                                                                                   received no comments on the NPRM or
                                                                                                   on the determination of the cost to the               operators to be $563,317. Our cost
                                           18, 2016.                                                                                                     estimate is exclusive of possible
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                 public.
                                                                                                                                                         warranty coverage.
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                 Change to Cost of Compliance
                                           of certain publications listed in this AD                                                                     Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                     We increased our estimate of the cost
                                           as of November 18, 2016.                                of the affected parts in this AD from $0                 Title 49 of the United States Code
                                           ADDRESSES: For service information                      to $261 per engine and increased the                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                           identified in this final rule, contact                  number of labor hours to perform the                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                           Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad                    replacement from 1 to 2 hours. This                   section 106, describes the authority of
                                           Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; phone:                   increased the overall estimated cost of               the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
                                           800–326–0089; Internet: http://                         compliance from $111,095 to $563,317.                 Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                           www.continentalmotors.aero. You may                                                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                           view this service information at the                    Update to Service Information                         authority.
                                           FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                      We revised our reference in this AD                    We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                           1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA.                   from CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB)              the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                           For information on the availability of                  CSB15–7, Revision A, dated November                   Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                           this material at the FAA, call 781–238–                 10, 2015 (also referred to as CMI CSB                 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                           7125.                                                   CSB15–7A, dated November 10, 2015)                    section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                   to CMI CSB CSB15–7, Revision B, dated                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                           Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                   April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI               air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                             You may examine the AD docket on                      CSB CSB15–7B) to reflect the latest                   for practices, methods, and procedures
                                           the Internet at http://                                 service information published by CMI.                 the Administrator finds necessary for
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                          safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       Clarification of Part Number
                                                                                                                                                         is within the scope of that authority
                                           0069; or in person at the Docket                           We clarified in this AD that the                   because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                           Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      affected oil cooler cross fitting has a part          that is likely to exist or develop on
                                           and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      number AN918–1J or AN918–2J.                          products identified in this rulemaking
                                           except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  Conclusion                                            action.
                                           contains this AD, the regulatory
                                           evaluation, any comments received, and                    We reviewed the relevant data and                   Regulatory Findings
                                           other information. The address for the                  determined that air safety and the
                                                                                                                                                           This AD will not have federalism
                                           Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                  public interest require adopting this AD
                                                                                                                                                         implications under Executive Order
                                           Document Management Facility, U.S.                      as proposed except for the changes
                                                                                                                                                         13132. This AD will not have a
                                           Department of Transportation, Docket                    noted above. We have determined that
                                                                                                                                                         substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                           Operations, M–30, West Building                         these changes:
                                                                                                     • Are consistent with the intent that               the relationship between the national
                                           Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                                                                              government and the States, or on the
                                           New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                      was proposed in the NPRM for
                                                                                                   correcting the unsafe condition; and                  distribution of power and
                                           DC 20590.                                                                                                     responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                     • Do not add any additional burden
                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        upon the public than was already                      levels of government.
                                           Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,                       proposed in the NPRM.                                   For the reasons discussed above, I
                                           Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,                                                                        certify that this AD:
                                           FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701                   Relevant Service Information Under 1                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                           Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA                       CFR part 51                                           action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                           30337; phone: 404–474–5535; fax: 404–                      We reviewed CMI CSB CSB15–2,                         (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                           474–5606; email: scott.hopper@faa.gov.                  Revision C, dated November 9, 2015                    DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              (also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15–2C,                (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
                                                                                                   dated November 9, 2015), and CMI CSB                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                           Discussion                                              CSB15–7, Revision B, dated April 26,                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                              We issued a notice of proposed                       2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB                     making a regulatory distinction, and
                                           rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       CSB15–7B, dated April 26, 2016). The                    (4) Will not have a significant
                                           part 39 by adding an AD that would                      CSBs describe detailed procedures for                 economic impact, positive or negative,
                                           apply to certain CMI TSIO–550–K,                        replacing oil cooler cross fittings,                  on a substantial number of small entities
                                           TSIOF–550–K, TSIO–550–C, TSIOF–                         nipples, and bushings with a redesigned               under the criteria of the Regulatory
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                                           550–D, and TSIO–550–N reciprocating                     oil cooler cross fitting. This service                Flexibility Act.
                                           engines. The NPRM published in the                      information is reasonably available
                                           Federal Register on March 11, 2016 (81                  because the interested parties have                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                           FR 12833). The NPRM was prompted by                     access to it through their normal course                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                           a report of an uncommanded IFSD                         of business or by the means identified                safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                           resulting in injuries and significant                   in the ADDRESSES section.                             Safety.


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                                           Adoption of the Amendment                               (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 SUMMARY:    This amendment adopts
                                                                                                   (AMOCs)                                               miscellaneous amendments to the
                                             Accordingly, under the authority
                                           delegated to me by the Administrator,                      The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office,         required IFR (instrument flight rules)
                                                                                                   FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               altitudes and changeover points for
                                           the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                                                                   the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to               certain Federal airways, jet routes, or
                                           follows:                                                make your request.                                    direct routes for which a minimum or
                                           PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   (h) Related Information                               maximum en route authorized IFR
                                           DIRECTIVES                                                For more information about this AD,                 altitude is prescribed. This regulatory
                                                                                                   contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,             action is needed because of changes
                                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,           occurring in the National Airspace
                                           continues to read as follows:                           Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia             System. These changes are designed to
                                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone:                provide for the safe and efficient use of
                                                                                                   404–474–5535; fax: 404–474–5606; email:               the navigable airspace under instrument
                                           § 39.13   [Amended]                                     scott.hopper@faa.gov.                                 conditions in the affected areas.
                                           ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   (i) Material Incorporated by Reference                DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
                                           the following new airworthiness                            (1) The Director of the Federal Register           10, 2016.
                                           directive (AD):                                         approved the incorporation by reference               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                           2016–21–04 Continental Motors, Inc. (Type               (IBR) of the service information listed in this       Thomas J Nichols, Flight Procedure
                                               Certificate previously held by Teledyne             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420),
                                               Continental Motors) Reciprocating                   part 51.                                              Flight Technologies and Programs
                                               Engines: Amendment 39–18685; Docket                    (2) You must use this service information
                                                                                                                                                         Division, Flight Standards Service,
                                               No. FAA–2016–0069; Directorate                      as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                   this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
                                               Identifier 2016–NE–01–AD.                                                                                 Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
                                                                                                      (i) Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Critical
                                           (a) Effective Date                                      Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15–2, Revision C,           South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
                                             This AD is effective November 18, 2016.               dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to as           OK, 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
                                                                                                   CMI CSB CSB15–2C, dated November 9,                   25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125).
                                           (b) Affected ADs                                        2015).                                                Telephone: (405) 954–4164.
                                             None.                                                    (ii) CMI CSB CSB15–7, Revision B, dated            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
                                                                                                   April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB
                                           (c) Applicability                                       CSB15–7B, dated April 26, 2016).
                                                                                                                                                         amendment to part 95 of the Federal
                                              This AD applies to Continental Motors,                  (3) For CMI service information identified         Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95)
                                           Inc. (CMI) TSIO–550–K, TSIOF–550–K,                     in this AD, contact Continental Motors, Inc.,         amends, suspends, or revokes IFR
                                           TSIO–550–C, TSIOF–550–D, and TSIO–550–                  2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615;             altitudes governing the operation of all
                                           N reciprocating engines with an engine serial           phone: 800–326–0089; Internet: http://                aircraft in flight over a specified route
                                           number below 1012296 and an oil cooler                  www.continentalmotors.aero.                           or any portion of that route, as well as
                                           cross fitting, part number AN918–1J or                     (4) You may view this service information          the changeover points (COPs) for
                                           AN918–2J, installed.                                    at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200          Federal airways, jet routes, or direct
                                                                                                   District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                  routes as prescribed in part 95.
                                           (d) Unsafe Condition
                                                                                                   information on the availability of this
                                              This AD was prompted by a report of an               material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.               The Rule
                                           uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD)                      (5) You may view this service information
                                           resulting in injuries and significant airplane          at the National Archives and Records
                                                                                                                                                            The specified IFR altitudes, when
                                           damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent               Administration (NARA). For information on             used in conjunction with the prescribed
                                           failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and             the availability of this material at NARA, call       changeover points for those routes,
                                           engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.                 202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       ensure navigation aid coverage that is
                                           (e) Compliance                                          www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            adequate for safe flight operations and
                                                                                                   locations.html.                                       free of frequency interference. The
                                              Comply with this AD within the                                                                             reasons and circumstances that create
                                           compliance times specified, unless already                Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                           done.                                                   October 7, 2016.                                      the need for this amendment involve
                                              (1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours             Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                              matters of flight safety and operational
                                           after the effective date of the AD, whichever           Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,              efficiency in the National Airspace
                                           occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross              Aircraft Certification Service.                       System, are related to published
                                           fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action            [FR Doc. 2016–24794 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]          aeronautical charts that are essential to
                                           Required paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI                                                                the user, and provide for the safe and
                                                                                                   BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                           Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15–2,                                                                      efficient use of the navigable airspace.
                                           Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also                                                                      In addition, those various reasons or
                                           referred to as CMI CSB CSB15–2C, dated                                                                        circumstances require making this
                                           November 9, 2015), or the Action Required               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                           paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI CSB
                                                                                                                                                         amendment effective before the next
                                           CSB15–7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016               Federal Aviation Administration                       scheduled charting and publication date
                                           (also referred to as CMI CSB15–7B, dated                                                                      of the flight information to assure its
                                           April 26, 2016), to perform the replacement.            14 CFR Part 95                                        timely availability to the user. The
                                              (2) Reserved.                                                                                              effective date of this amendment reflects
                                                                                                   [Docket No. 31102; Amdt. No. 529]                     those considerations. In view of the
                                           (f) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                                                                                                                         close and immediate relationship
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                                              You may take credit for the replacement              IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous                          between these regulatory changes and
                                           that is required by paragraph (e) of this AD,           Amendments
                                           if the replacement was performed before the
                                                                                                                                                         safety in air commerce, I find that notice
                                           effective date of this AD using CMI CSB                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             and public procedure before adopting
                                           CSB15–2B, dated November 6, 2015 or earlier             Administration (FAA), DOT.                            this amendment are impracticable and
                                           versions; or CSB CSB15–7A, dated November                                                                     contrary to the public interest and that
                                                                                                   ACTION: Final rule.
                                           10, 2015 or earlier version.                                                                                  good cause exists for making the


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Document Created: 2016-10-14 00:00:53
Document Modified: 2016-10-14 00:00:53
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 18, 2016.
ContactScott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 70929 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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