81 FR 76883 - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26429 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 214 (Friday, November 4, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 76883-76884] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26429] [[Page 76883]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9357; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-030-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/ 350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1- H2, PC- 6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as certain combinations of the aileron counterweight and the attaching parts possibly resulting in reduced thread engagement and leading to disconnection of the aileron counterweight from the aileron. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Technical Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH-6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 3333; fax: +41 (0)41 619 7311; email: aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; Internet: http:// www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9357; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9357; Directorate Identifier 2016-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://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No.: 2016-0183, dated September 13, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/ A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC- 6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2- H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: The proper installation of the aileron counterweight requires a combination, peculiar to each aileron, of anchor nut types, bolt types, number of washers, and the definition of the bolt torque. Some combinations of counterweight and attaching parts, which could result in reduced thread engagement, have been reported on a PC-6 aeroplane. This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to a disconnection of the aileron counterweight from the aileron, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57-006 (hereafter referred to as `the SB' in this AD) to provide inspection instructions. For the reason described above, this AD requires identification and inspection of the affected aileron mass-balance counterweight attachment parts and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9357. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has issued Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-006, dated May 13, 2016. The service information describes procedures for removal, installation, and inspection of the ailerons, aileron balance tabs, and the aileron counterweights and their attaching parts. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. [[Page 76884]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 30 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $100 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $8,100, or $270 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9357; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-030-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 19, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to PILATUS Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/ 350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B- H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC- 6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN), including MSN 2001 through 2092 (see Note 1 of paragraph c), certificated in any category. Note 1 of paragraph (c): For MSN 2001-2092, these airplanes are also identified as Fairchild Republic Company PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Industries PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Heli Porter PC-6 airplanes, or Fairchild-Hiller Corporation PC-6 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by certain combinations of the aileron counterweight and the attaching parts possibly resulting in reduced thread engagement and leading to disconnection of the aileron counterweight from the aileron. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent disconnection of the aileron counterweight from the aileron, which could result in loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD: (1) Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD or the next time the ailerons or aileron counterweights are removed or installed, whichever occurs first, and thereafter anytime the ailerons or aileron counterweights are removed or installed, remove each aileron counterweight to inspect the type and number of washers required for the installation of a counterweight on each aileron following the accomplishment instructions of paragraphs 3.B.(2) and 3.B.(3) of Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57- 006, dated May 13, 2016. (2) Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, reinstall each aileron counterweight on the airplane following the accomplishment instructions of paragraph 3.B.(3) of Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 57-006, dated May 13, 2016. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2016-0183, dated September 13, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9357. For service information related to this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Technical Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH-6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 3333; fax: +41 (0)41 619 7311; email: aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 27, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION email: supportPC12@pilatus- PC–6–H2, PC–6/350, PC–6/350–H1, PC–
aircraft.com; Internet: http:// 6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/A–H1, PC–6/
Federal Aviation Administration www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–H2, PC– 6/
review this referenced service B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2, and
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Small Airplane PC–6/C1–H2 airplanes and was based
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9357; Directorate Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, on mandatory continuing airworthiness
Identifier 2016–CE–030–AD] Missouri 64106. For information on the information originated by an aviation
availability of this material at the FAA, authority of another country. The MCAI
RIN 2120–AA64 call (816) 329–4148. states:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Examining the AD Docket The proper installation of the aileron
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes counterweight requires a combination,
You may examine the AD docket on peculiar to each aileron, of anchor nut types,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// bolt types, number of washers, and the
Administration (FAA), Department of www.regulations.gov by searching for definition of the bolt torque. Some
Transportation (DOT). and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– combinations of counterweight and attaching
9357; or in person at the Docket parts, which could result in reduced thread
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m. engagement, have been reported on a PC–6
(NPRM). aeroplane.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket This condition, if not detected and
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new corrected, may lead to a disconnection of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus contains this proposed AD, the
aileron counterweight from the aileron,
Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–6, PC–6–H1, regulatory evaluation, any comments
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
PC–6–H2, PC–6/350, PC–6/350–H1, PC– received, and other information. The aeroplane.
6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/A–H1, PC–6/ street address for the Docket Office To address this potential unsafe condition,
A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–H2, PC– 6/ (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57–
B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2, and ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 006 (hereafter referred to as ‘the SB’ in this
PC–6/C1–H2 airplanes. This proposed available in the AD docket shortly after AD) to provide inspection instructions.
AD results from mandatory continuing receipt. For the reason described above, this AD
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requires identification and inspection of the
airworthiness information (MCAI) affected aileron mass-balance counterweight
originated by an aviation authority of Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
attachment parts and, depending on findings,
another country to identify and correct FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 accomplishment of applicable corrective
an unsafe condition on an aviation Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, action(s).
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: You may examine the MCAI on the
condition as certain combinations of the
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
aileron counterweight and the attaching
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: by searching for and locating Docket No.
parts possibly resulting in reduced
FAA–2016–9357.
thread engagement and leading to Comments Invited
disconnection of the aileron Related Service Information Under 1
counterweight from the aileron. We are We invite you to send any written CFR Part 51
issuing this proposed AD to require relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has issued Pilatus
actions to address the unsafe condition PC–6 Service Bulletin No. 57–006, dated
on these products. to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. May 13, 2016. The service information
DATES: We must receive comments on describes procedures for removal,
FAA–2016–9357; Directorate Identifier
this proposed AD by December 19, installation, and inspection of the
2016–CE–030–AD’’ at the beginning of
2016. your comments. We specifically invite ailerons, aileron balance tabs, and the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, aileron counterweights and their
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy attaching parts. This service information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will is reasonably available because the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the interested parties have access to it
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this through their normal course of business
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD because of those or by the means identified in the
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments. ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http:// of the Proposed AD
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., regulations.gov, including any personal
Washington, DC 20590. information you provide. We will also This product has been approved by
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of post a report summarizing each the aviation authority of another
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive country, and is approved for operation
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD. in the United States. Pursuant to our
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., bilateral agreement with this State of
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Discussion Design Authority, they have notified us
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the
except Federal holidays. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI and service information
For service information identified in for the Member States of the European referenced above. We are proposing this
this proposed AD, contact Pilatus Community, has issued AD No.: 2016– AD because we evaluated all
Aircraft Ltd., Customer Technical 0183, dated September 13, 2016 information and determined the unsafe
Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH–6371 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to condition exists and is likely to exist or
Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 correct an unsafe condition for Pilatus develop on other products of the same
619 3333; fax: +41 (0)41 619 7311; Aircraft Ltd. Model PC–6, PC–6–H1, type design.
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Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 remove each aileron counterweight to inspect
the type and number of washers required for
We estimate that this proposed AD Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the installation of a counterweight on each
will affect 30 products of U.S. registry. safety, Incorporation by reference,
aileron following the accomplishment
We also estimate that it would take Safety.
instructions of paragraphs 3.B.(2) and 3.B.(3)
about 2 work-hours per product to The Proposed Amendment of Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) No. 57–
comply with the basic requirements of 006, dated May 13, 2016.
Accordingly, under the authority
this proposed AD. The average labor (2) Before further flight after the inspection
delegated to me by the Administrator,
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
parts would cost about $100 per reinstall each aileron counterweight on the
39 as follows:
product. airplane following the accomplishment
Based on these figures, we estimate PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS instructions of paragraph 3.B.(3) of Pilatus
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. DIRECTIVES PC–6 SB No. 57–006, dated May 13, 2016.
operators to be $8,100, or $270 per (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
product. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
Authority for This Rulemaking AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, for this AD, if requested using the procedures
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD:
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2016– ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 9357; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
detail the scope of the Agency’s 030–AD.
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
authority. (a) Comments Due Date telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by December 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 19, 2016. using any approved AMOC on any airplane
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: to which the AMOC applies, notify your
(b) Affected ADs
General requirements.’’ Under that appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to PILATUS Models PC– (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
for practices, methods, and procedures 6, PC–6–H1, PC–6–H2, PC–6/350, PC–6/350– in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
the Administrator finds necessary for H1, PC–6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/A–H1, PC– a manufacturer or other source, use these
safety in air commerce. This regulation 6/A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–H2, PC- 6/ actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
is within the scope of that authority B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2, and PC–6/ actions are considered FAA-approved if they
because it addresses an unsafe condition C1–H2 airplanes, all manufacturer serial are approved by the State of Design Authority
numbers (MSN), including MSN 2001 (or their delegated agent). You are required
that is likely to exist or develop on
through 2092 (see Note 1 of paragraph c), to assure the product is airworthy before it
products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category.
action. is returned to service.
Note 1 of paragraph (c): For MSN 2001–
Regulatory Findings 2092, these airplanes are also identified as (h) Related Information
Fairchild Republic Company PC–6 airplanes, Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2016–0183,
We determined that this proposed AD Fairchild Industries PC–6 airplanes,
dated September 13, 2016, for related
would not have federalism implications Fairchild Heli Porter PC–6 airplanes, or
Fairchild-Hiller Corporation PC–6 airplanes. information. You may examine the MCAI on
under Executive Order 13132. This the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2016–9357. For service information related to
Air Transport Association of America
the relationship between the national this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.,
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Government and the States, or on the Customer Technical Support (MCC), P.O. Box
distribution of power and (e) Reason
992, CH–6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone:
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by certain +41 (0)41 619 3333; fax: +41 (0)41 619 7311;
levels of government. combinations of the aileron counterweight email: supportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com;
For the reasons discussed above, I and the attaching parts possibly resulting in
Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
reduced thread engagement and leading to
certify this proposed regulation: disconnection of the aileron counterweight You may review this referenced service
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory from the aileron. We are issuing this information at the FAA, Small Airplane
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, proposed AD to prevent disconnection of the Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
aileron counterweight from the aileron, Missouri 64106. For information on the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
which could result in loss of control. availability of this material at the FAA, call
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
(816) 329–4148.
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (f) Actions and Compliance
1979), Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
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Unless already done, do the following
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and October 27, 2016.
in Alaska, and (2) of this AD: Pat Mullen,
(1) Within the next 12 months after the Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(4) Will not have a significant effective date of this AD or the next time the
economic impact, positive or negative, Aircraft Certification Service.
ailerons or aileron counterweights are
on a substantial number of small entities removed or installed, whichever occurs first, [FR Doc. 2016–26429 Filed 11–3–16; 8:45 am]
under the criteria of the Regulatory and thereafter anytime the ailerons or aileron BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Flexibility Act. counterweights are removed or installed,
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 76883 | |
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