81 FR 72742 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 204 (October 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 204 (Friday, October 21, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 72742-72748] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24857] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 204 / Friday, October 21, 2016 / Proposed Rules [[Page 72742]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, which applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28- 150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA- 32S-300 airplanes equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet certain technical standard order (TSO) requirements. AD 95-26-13 requires inspections, replacement, and adjustment of the oil cooler hose assemblies, as well as providing for a terminating action. Since we issued AD 95-26-13, the FAA has received requests to clarify the intent of AD 95-26-13. This proposed AD would maintain all of the actions required by AD 95-26-13 and add language to clarify those requirements. We are proposing this AD to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 5, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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- 9254; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474- 5606; 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-2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-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 On December 19, 1995, we issued AD 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) (``AD 95-26-13''), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA- 28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R- 200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32- 301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R- 301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a Type D requirements. AD 95-26-13 requires repetitive inspections of the oil cooler hose assemblies for deterioration; replacement of the hose assemblies if damage is found; inspection for a minimum clearance between the oil cooler assemblies and the front exhaust stacks, depending on oil cooler location; and adjustment of the clearance if minimum clearance is not found. AD 95-26-13 also provides the option of installing TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assemblies as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. AD 95-26-13 resulted from numerous incidents/accidents caused by rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies. We issued AD 95-26-13 to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control. Actions Since AD 95-26-13 Was Issued The FAA received several recent inquiries repeatedly asking for clarification of the AD's applicability and compliance requirements. For example, the AD did not apply to airplanes equipped with TSO-C53a Type D specification oil cooler hoses, yet, callers repeatedly asked whether the AD applied to airplanes with such hoses. It became apparent that a rewrite of the AD was necessary to stem the mounting time engineers were spending researching and responding to the inquiries. The FAA believes that the proposed NPRM will provide the level of clarification necessary to prevent similar inquiries in the future. [[Page 72743]] FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 95-26- 13 and add language to clarify those requirements. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 23,643 airplanes of U.S. registry. This proposed AD retains the same actions as AD 95-26-13 and the proposed costs do not add any cost burden than that already in effect by AD 95-26-13. The difference in the Costs of Compliance with the proposed AD and AD 95-26-13 is that we use $85 an hour as a labor rate in 2016 as opposed to $60 per hour in 1995. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of the oil cooler 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable......... $85 $2,009,655. hose assembly. per hour = $85. Inspection of the clearance .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable......... $42.50 $1,004,827.50 See between the oil cooler hose per hour = $42.50. note 1 to Cost of assembly and the front exhaust Compliance. stacks. Replacement of the oil cooler 1 work-hour x $85 $430................... $515 $12,176,145. hose assembly. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note to Costs of Compliance: The estimated cost of the inspection of the clearance between the oil cooler hose assembly and the front exhaust stacks is for all airplanes affected by this proposed AD; however, the inspection applies only to airplanes with the oil cooler mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine. We have no way of knowing how many affected airplanes have that particular installation. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary adjustments that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these adjustments: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjustment of the clearance between the 1 work-hour x $85 per hour Not applicable............ $85 oil cooler hose assembly and the front = $85. exhaust stacks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 have 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995), and adding the following new AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by December 5, 2016. [[Page 72744]] (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) (``AD 95-26-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28- 150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28- 235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA- 28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT- 300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a, Type D requirements; and (2) Certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 79, Engine Oil. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 95-26-13 was prompted by numerous incidents/accidents caused by rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies. This AD action was prompted by requests to clarify the intent of AD 95-26- 13. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. You may review the flow chart found in appendix 1 to assist you in complying with the actions of this AD. (g) Oil Cooler Mounted at or Aft of the Rear of the Engine For applicable airplanes with the oil cooler mounted at or aft of the rear of the engine (See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)): Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the oil cooler hose assembly for oil soaked in the fire sleeve of the oil hose assembly, a brownish or whitish color of the fire sleeve of the oil hose assembly, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration of the fire sleeve of the oil hose assembly as a result of heat or oil seepage. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP21OC16.000 (1) If any of the conditions described in paragraph (g) of this AD are found on the oil cooler hose assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly that has been inspected following paragraph (g) of this AD and found to be airworthy. (2) Replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly is terminating action for this AD. Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD: Although not required by this AD, the FAA recommends that an oil cooler assembly flexibility test be done at 100-hour TIS intervals. Oil cooler hose assembly flexibility may be determined by gently lifting each oil cooler hose assembly in several places from the bottom of its downward arc to the oil cooler. If the oil cooler hose assembly moves slightly either from side-to-side or upward, with the hand at the center of an even arc, then some flexibility remains. If the oil cooler hose assembly appears hardened or inflexible, replacement is recommended. Note 2 to paragraphs (g)(1), (h)(1)(i), and (i) of this AD: If one of the oil cooler hose assemblies requires replacing, the FAA recommends replacing both of the oil cooler hose assemblies to simplify tracking the TIS of the assemblies. (h) Oil Cooler Mounted in Location Other Than Aft of the Rear of the Engine (1) For applicable airplanes with the oil cooler mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine (See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)): Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the oil cooler hose assembly for oil soaked in the fire sleeve of the oil hose assembly, a brownish or whitish color of the fire sleeve of the oil hose [[Page 72745]] assembly, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration of the fire sleeve of the oil hose assembly as a result of heat or oil seepage. (2) If any of the conditions described in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD are found on the oil cooler hose assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly that has been inspected following paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and found to be airworthy. (3) Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13) and each time the oil cooler hose assembly is replaced for any reason or inspected following paragraph (h)(1) inspect to ensure the installation conditions in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD are met. If the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD are not met, before further flight, make any necessary adjustments. Please see figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD for additional information. (i) The oil cooler hose assemblies pass underneath and behind the electrical ground cable and in front of the lower of the two engine mount. (ii) The oil cooler hose assemblies are secured to the engine mount strut and a clearance of at least 2 inches exists between the oil cooler hose assemblies and the exhaust stack. (iii) Oil cooler hose assemblies with a minimum outer diameter of 0.75 inch are installed with a bend radius of at least 6.5 inches. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP21OC16.001 (3) Replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly and meeting the installation conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD terminate the requirements of this AD. (i) Replacement of Oil Cooler Hose Assembly For all applicable airplanes installed with a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly: When the oil cooler hose assembly accumulates 8 years or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler hose assembly. If the oil cooler is mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine, before further flight after replacement, you must do the actions required in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. (1) Replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly terminates the requirements of this AD provided it meets the installation conditions listed in paragraph (h)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD. (2) You may at any time before 8 years or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly to terminate the requirements of this AD provided it meets the installation conditions listed in paragraph (h)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD. [[Page 72746]] (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) AMOCs approved for AD 95-26-13 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474- 5575; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 72747]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP21OC16.002 [[Page 72748]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 7, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-24857 Filed 10-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to substantive verbal contact we receive
contains notices to the public of the proposed http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the about this proposed AD.
issuance of rules and regulations. The instructions for submitting comments.
purpose of these notices is to give interested Discussion
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final • Mail: U.S. Department of On December 19, 1995, we issued AD
rules. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 95–26–13, Amendment 39–9472 (60 FR
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 67321, December 29, 1995) (‘‘AD 95–26–
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 13’’), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC 20590. Models PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 28–151, PA–28–161, PA–28–160, PA–
Federal Aviation Administration address above between 9 a.m. and 5 28–180, PA–28–181, PA–28–235, PA–
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 28–236, PA–28R–180, PA–28R–200,
14 CFR Part 39 Federal holidays. PA–28R–201, PA–28S–160, PA–28S–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9254; Directorate Examining the AD Docket 180, PA–32–260, PA–32–300, PA–32–
Identifier 2015–CE–030–AD] 301, PA–32–301T, PA–32R–300, PA–
RIN 2120–AA64
You may examine the AD docket on 32R–301 (SP), PA–32R–301 (HP), PA–
the Internet at http:// 32R–301T, PA–32RT–300, PA–32RT–
Airworthiness Directives; Piper www.regulations.gov by searching for 300T, and PA–32S–300 airplanes
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– equipped with oil cooler hose
9254; or in person at the Docket assemblies that do not meet TSO–C53a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. Type D requirements. AD 95–26–13
Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, requires repetitive inspections of the oil
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket cooler hose assemblies for deterioration;
(NPRM). contains this proposed AD, the replacement of the hose assemblies if
regulatory evaluation, any comments damage is found; inspection for a
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
received, and other information. The minimum clearance between the oil
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95–26–13,
street address for the Docket Office cooler assemblies and the front exhaust
which applies to certain Piper Aircraft,
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the stacks, depending on oil cooler location;
Inc. Models PA–28–140, PA–28–150,
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be and adjustment of the clearance if
PA–28–151, PA–28–161, PA–28–160,
available in the AD docket shortly after minimum clearance is not found. AD
PA–28–180, PA–28–181, PA–28–235,
receipt. 95–26–13 also provides the option of
PA–28–236, PA–28R–180, PA–28R–200,
PA–28R–201, PA–28S–160, PA–28S– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary installing TSO–C53a Type D oil cooler
180, PA–32–260, PA–32–300, PA–32– Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, hose assemblies as a terminating action
301, PA–32–301T, PA–32R–300, PA– Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, for the repetitive inspections. AD 95–
32R–301 (SP), PA–32R–301 (HP), PA– 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, 26–13 resulted from numerous
32R–301T, PA–32RT–300, PA–32RT– Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474– incidents/accidents caused by rupture
300T, and PA–32S–300 airplanes 5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: or failure of the oil cooler hose
equipped with oil cooler hose gary.wechsler@faa.gov. assemblies. We issued AD 95–26–13 to
assemblies that do not meet certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: prevent rupture or failure of the oil
technical standard order (TSO) cooler hose assemblies, which could
requirements. AD 95–26–13 requires Comments Invited result in engine stoppage with
inspections, replacement, and We invite you to send any written consequent loss of control.
adjustment of the oil cooler hose relevant data, views, or arguments about Actions Since AD 95–26–13 Was Issued
assemblies, as well as providing for a this proposed AD. Send your comments
terminating action. Since we issued AD to an address listed under the The FAA received several recent
95–26–13, the FAA has received ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. inquiries repeatedly asking for
requests to clarify the intent of AD 95– FAA–2016–9254; Directorate Identifier clarification of the AD’s applicability
26–13. This proposed AD would 2015–CE–030–AD’’ at the beginning of and compliance requirements. For
maintain all of the actions required by your comments. We specifically invite example, the AD did not apply to
AD 95–26–13 and add language to comments on the overall regulatory, airplanes equipped with TSO–C53a
clarify those requirements. We are economic, environmental, and energy Type D specification oil cooler hoses,
proposing this AD to prevent rupture or aspects of this proposed AD. We will yet, callers repeatedly asked whether
failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, consider all comments received by the the AD applied to airplanes with such
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
which could result in engine stoppage closing date and may amend this hoses. It became apparent that a rewrite
with consequent loss of control. proposed AD because of those of the AD was necessary to stem the
DATES: We must receive comments on comments. mounting time engineers were spending
this proposed AD by December 5, 2016. We will post all comments we researching and responding to the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, receive, without change, to http:// inquiries. The FAA believes that the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR www.regulations.gov, including any proposed NPRM will provide the level
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following personal information you provide. We of clarification necessary to prevent
methods: will also post a report summarizing each similar inquiries in the future.
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FAA’s Determination add language to clarify those Compliance with the proposed AD and
We are proposing this AD because we requirements. AD 95–26–13 is that we use $85 an hour
evaluated all the relevant information Costs of Compliance as a labor rate in 2016 as opposed to $60
and determined the unsafe condition per hour in 1995.
described previously is likely to exist or We estimate that this proposed AD
We estimate the following costs to
develop in other products of the same affects 23,643 airplanes of U.S. registry.
comply with this proposed AD:
type design. This proposed AD retains the same
actions as AD 95–26–13 and the
Proposed AD Requirements proposed costs do not add any cost
This proposed AD would retain all of burden than that already in effect by AD
the requirements of AD 95–26–13 and 95–26–13. The difference in the Costs of
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
Inspection of the oil cooler hose assembly .............. 1 work-hour × $85 per Not applicable ... $85 $2,009,655.
hour = $85.
Inspection of the clearance between the oil cooler .5 work-hour × $85 per Not applicable .. $42.50 $1,004,827.50 See note 1
hose assembly and the front exhaust stacks. hour = $42.50. to Cost of Compliance.
Replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per $430 ................. $515 $12,176,145.
hour = $85.
Note to Costs of Compliance: The applies only to airplanes with the oil We estimate the following costs to do
estimated cost of the inspection of the cooler mounted in a location other than any necessary adjustments that would
clearance between the oil cooler hose at or aft of the rear of the engine. We be required based on the results of the
assembly and the front exhaust stacks is have no way of knowing how many proposed inspection. We have no way of
for all airplanes affected by this affected airplanes have that particular determining the number of aircraft that
proposed AD; however, the inspection installation. might need these adjustments:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Adjustment of the clearance between the oil cooler hose as- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = Not applicable ......................... $85
sembly and the front exhaust stacks. $85.
Authority for This Rulemaking implications under Executive Order The Proposed Amendment
13132. This proposed AD would not
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority
have a substantial direct effect on the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
States, on the relationship between the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
national Government and the States, or
Section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows:
on the distribution of power and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
responsibilities among the various
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
levels of government.
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
authority. For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with the DOT Regulatory Policies and
§ 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and 95–26–13, Amendment 39–9472 (60 FR
safety in air commerce. This regulation (4) Will not have a significant 67321, December 29, 1995), and adding
is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative, the following new AD:
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because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016–
that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory 9254; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–
products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act. 030–AD.
action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (a) Comments Due Date
Regulatory Findings
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation The FAA must receive comments on this
We have determined that this safety, Incorporation by reference, AD action by December 5, 2016.
proposed AD would not have federalism Safety.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
October 7, 2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Pat Mullen, Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
Aircraft Certification Service. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
[FR Doc. 2016–24857 Filed 10–20–16; 8:45 am] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Discussion
BILLING CODE 4910–13–C W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 We issued a notice of proposed
p.m., Monday through Friday, except rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. part 39 by adding an AD that would
For service information identified in apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319,
Federal Aviation Administration this SNPRM, contact Airbus, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond NPRM published in the Federal
14 CFR Part 39 Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7526; Directorate Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 79742) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
Identifier 2014–NM–217–AD] 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email prompted by the discovery of corroded
RIN 2120–AA64 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; circlips in FVPs having a certain part
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You number. The NPRM proposed to require
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus may view this referenced service an inspection to determine the part
Airplanes information at the FAA, Transport number and serial number of the FVP,
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue and replacement if necessary.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Administration (FAA), DOT. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
the availability of this material at the
ACTION: Supplemental notice of FAA, call 425–227–1221. Since we issued the NPRM, Airbus
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); has issued revised service information
reopening of comment period. Examining the AD Docket to include an additional action to apply
You may examine the AD docket on sealant on nuts and bolts of the NACA
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) the Internet at http:// duct assembly. Airplanes on which the
for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, www.regulations.gov by searching for installation in the original service
and A321 series airplanes. This action and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– information was done would be
revises the notice of proposed 7526; or in person at the Docket required to do this additional action. In
rulemaking (NPRM) by requiring an Management Facility between 9 a.m. addition, we determined that a grace
additional action for sealant application and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, period is needed so operators have
on some nuts and bolts on the National except Federal holidays. The AD docket sufficient time to comply with the
Advisory Committee for Aeronautics contains this proposed AD, the requirements in this proposed AD.
(NACA) duct assembly and adding a regulatory evaluation, any comments In addition, the European Aviation
grace period to the compliance time. We received, and other information. The Safety Agency (EASA) superseded
are proposing this SNPRM to detect and street address for the Docket Office EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014–
correct corroded circlips. Such (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the 0234R1, dated December 11, 2014
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be (which was referred to in the NPRM),
corrosion could lead to failure of the
circlips and consequent movement of available in the AD docket shortly after and issued EASA Airworthiness
the FVP and result in a reduction of the receipt. Directive 2016–0114, dated June 15,
flame protector capability of the FVP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2016; corrected June 23, 2016; which
cartridge. Such a condition could result Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, retains the requirements of EASA AD
in damage to the airplane in case of International Branch, ANM–116, 2014–0234R1 and includes an
lightning impact or fire on the ground. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, additional action.
Since the additional actions impose an 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA The EASA, which is the Technical
additional burden over those proposed 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; Agent for the Member States of the
in the NPRM, we are reopening the fax 425–227–1149. European Union, has issued
comment period to allow the public the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016–0114,
chance to comment on these proposed dated June 15, 2016; corrected June 23,
Comments Invited 2016 (referred to after this as the
changes.
DATES: The comment period for the We invite you to send any written Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
NPRM published in the Federal relevant data, views, or arguments about Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR this proposed AD. Send your comments an unsafe condition for all Airbus
79742), is reopened. to an address listed under the Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
We must receive comments on this ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. series airplanes. The MCAI states:
SNPRM by December 5, 2016. FAA–2015–7526; Directorate Identifier On each aeroplane wing, a NACA duct
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2014–NM–217–AD’’ at the beginning of assembly is installed, including a Fuel Vent
your comments. We specifically invite Protector (FVP) which is used as flame
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
comments on the overall regulatory, arrestor. This FVP is maintained in its NACA
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
economic, environmental, and energy duct assembly by a circlip (also known as C-
methods: clip). Following a wing water pressure test,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
the FVP is removed and dried with heat.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the During an inspection after this test, several
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this circlips were reported to be discoloured.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. Investigation revealed that a batch of circlips
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we fitted on some FVP Part Number (P/N)
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// 786073–1–0 have an increased risk of
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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 | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 5, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 72742 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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