81 FR 88621 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 236 (December 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 236 (December 8, 2016)
| Page Range | 88621-88623 | |
| FR Document | 2016-29242 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 236 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 88621-88623] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29242] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9120; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-024-AD; Amendment 39-18738; AD 2016-25-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This AD was prompted by corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings of the horizontal stabilizer front spar. This AD requires repetitive inspections with replacement of fittings as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 12, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com. You may view 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9120. 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- 9120; 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 [[Page 88622]] 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: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. 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 all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2016 (81 FR 62845). The NPRM was prompted by reports of multiple SA226 and SA227 airplanes with corrosion and/or stress corrosion cracks in the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings of the horizontal stabilizer front spar. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings for corrosion and/or cracking in the bolt holes and the web/flange radius with replacement of fittings as necessary. This condition, if not corrected, could cause jamming and/or loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in partial or complete loss of airplane pitch control. 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. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-081 R1, M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-061 R1, and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-033 R1, all revised June 27, 2016. In combination for the different applicable models, the service information describes procedures for detailed visual, liquid penetrant, ultrasound, and high frequency eddy current inspections of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings for corrosion and cracking in the bolt holes and the web/flange radius, and replacement if necessary for applicable airplane models. 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 300 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect pitch trim actuator upper 16 work-hours x $85 Not applicable....... $1,360 $408,000 attach fittings. per hour = $1,360. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace 2 fittings......................... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680. $4,900 $5,580 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities [[Page 88623]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-25-12 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18738; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9120; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-024-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 12, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5510, Horizontal Stabilizer Structure. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings of the horizontal stabilizer front spar. We are issuing this AD to prevent jamming and/or loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in partial or complete loss of airplane pitch control. (f) Compliance Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD using the following service bulletins and within the compliance times specified, unless already done: (1) For Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), and SA226-TC: M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-081 R1, revised June 27, 2016; or (2) For Models SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and SA227-TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-061 R1, revised June 27, 2016; or (3) For Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-033 R1, revised June 27, 2016. (g) Actions (1) Within the next 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after January 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed every 5,000 hours TIS or 5 years, whichever occurs first, perform the inspection of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings following section 2.A. and return to service following section 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraph (f)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD, as applicable. (2) If any corrosion or cracks are found as a result of any inspection in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the fitting following section 2.B. and return to service following section 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraph (f)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD, as applicable. (h) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for inspection or replacement of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings required in paragraph (g)(1) and (2) of the AD, if done before January 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), following the procedures in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD: (1) For Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), and SA226-TC: M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-081, Issued: April 13, 2016; or (2) For Models SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and SA227-TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-061, Issued: April 13, 2016; or (3) For Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-033, Issued: April 13, 2016. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, 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 (i) 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. (k) 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) M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-081 R1, revised June 27, 2016. (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-061 R1, revised June 27, 2016. (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-033 R1, revised June 27, 2016. (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com. (4) You may view 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 30, 2016. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-29242 Filed 12-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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§ 39.13 [Amended] Office, as appropriate. If sending information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
directly to the New York ACO, send it to
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Federal Aviation Administration
the following new airworthiness Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
directive (AD): 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 14 CFR Part 39
2016–24–06 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax:
39–18723; Docket No. FAA–2016–7267; 516–794–5531. Before using any approved [Docket No. FAA–2016–9120; Directorate
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–015–AD. AMOC, notify your appropriate principal Identifier 2016–CE–024–AD; Amendment
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 39–18738; AD 2016–25–12]
(a) Effective Date the manager of the local flight standards
This AD is effective January 12, 2017. RIN 2120–AA64
district office/certificate holding district
(b) Affected ADs office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Airworthiness Directives; M7
None. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Aerospace LLC
(c) Applicability requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model Administration (FAA), DOT.
be accomplished using a method approved
DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301, ACTION: Final rule.
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
–311, and –315 airplanes, certificated in any
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
category, serial numbers 003 through 672 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
inclusive. airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
(d) Subject the DAO, the approval must include the Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of DAO-authorized signature. SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC,
America Code 30, Ice and rain protection. (j) Related Information
SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT,
SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–
(e) Reason Refer to Mandatory Continuing DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes.
This AD was prompted by several Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2016–04, dated February 1, 2016, for
This AD was prompted by corrosion and
occurrences of loss of airspeed data on both stress corrosion cracking of the pitch
pilot and co-pilot air speed indicators due to related information. This MCAI may be
the accumulation of ice on the pitot probes. found in the AD docket on the Internet at trim actuator upper attach fittings of the
An investigation revealed that the http://www.regulations.gov by searching for horizontal stabilizer front spar. This AD
accumulation of ice was due to inoperative and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7267. requires repetitive inspections with
pitot probe heaters. We are issuing this AD replacement of fittings as necessary. We
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
to prevent circuit breakers from tripping and are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
cutting power supply to the pitot probe (1) The Director of the Federal Register condition on these products.
heater, which could cause loss of airspeed approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD is effective January 12,
data and result in the flight crew not being
able to control the airspeed of the airplane. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2017.
part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
(f) Compliance (2) You must use this service information approved the incorporation by reference
Comply with this AD within the as applicable to do the actions required by of certain publications listed in this AD
compliance times specified, unless already this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. as of January 12, 2017.
done. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–30–39,
ADDRESSES: For service information
dated November 11, 2015.
(g) Replacement identified in this final rule, contact M7
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–30–40,
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this dated November 11, 2015. Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance
AD, within 5,000 flight hours or 60 months (3) For service information identified in Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone:
after the effective date of this AD, whichever this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766;
occurs first: Replace the existing circuit Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-
breakers in both the left and right side of the Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; us.com; email: MetroTech@
pitot heater system with circuit breakers that telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375– M7Aerospace.com. You may view this
have higher trip points, in accordance with 4539; email: thd.qseries@
the Accomplishment Instructions of referenced service information at the
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–30–39, dated www.bombardier.com.
November 11, 2015 (for the right side), and Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
(4) You may view this service information
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–30–40, dated at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, For information on the availability of
November 11, 2015 (for the left side). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For this material at the FAA, call 816–329–
(h) Airplanes That Meet the Requirements of information on the availability of this 4148. It is also available on the internet
Paragraph (g) of This AD material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. at http://www.regulations.gov by
(5) You may view this service information searching for and locating Docket No.
For airplanes on which Bombardier
ModSum IS8Q3000004 has been
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA–2016–9120.
National Archives and Records
incorporated, no action is required by Examining the AD Docket
Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraph (g) of this AD.
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http://
The following provisions also apply to this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD: locations.html.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on 9120; or in person at the Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft November 16, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Phil Forde,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. contains this AD, the regulatory
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal [FR Doc. 2016–28602 Filed 12–7–16; 8:45 am] evaluation, any comments received, and
inspector or local Flight Standards District BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The address for the
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under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Actions (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Flexibility Act. (1) Within the next 600 hours time-in- (1) The Director of the Federal Register
service (TIS) after January 12, 2017 (the approved the incorporation by reference
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
effective date of this AD) or within the next
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 12 months after January 12, 2017 (the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
safety, Incorporation by reference, effective date of this AD), whichever occurs part 51.
Safety. first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals (2) You must use this service information
not to exceed every 5,000 hours TIS or 5 as applicable to do the actions required by
Adoption of the Amendment years, whichever occurs first, perform the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
inspection of the pitch trim actuator upper (i) M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB)
Accordingly, under the authority
attach fittings following section 2.A. and 226–27–081 R1, revised June 27, 2016.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–061 R1,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as return to service following section 2.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service revised June 27, 2016.
follows: bulletins identified in paragraph (f)(1), (2), or (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–033
(3) of this AD, as applicable. R1, revised June 27, 2016.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service
(2) If any corrosion or cracks are found as
DIRECTIVES a result of any inspection in paragraph (g)(1) information identified in this AD, contact M7
of this AD, before further flight, replace the Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824–
fitting following section 2.B. and return to
continues to read as follows: service following section 2.C. of the
9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; Internet: http://
www.elbitsystems-us.com; email:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Accomplishment Instructions of the service
MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com.
bulletins identified in paragraph (f)(1), (2), or
§ 39.13 [Amended] (4) You may view this referenced service
(3) of this AD, as applicable.
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
the following new airworthiness Accordance With Previous Service Missouri 64106. For information on the
directive (AD): Information availability of this material at the FAA, call
2016–25–12 M7 Aerospace LLC: 816–329–4148.
This AD allows credit for inspection or
Amendment 39–18738; Docket No. (5) You may view this service information
replacement of the pitch trim actuator upper
FAA–2016–9120; Directorate Identifier that is incorporated by reference at the
attach fittings required in paragraph (g)(1) National Archives and Records
2016–CE–024–AD. and (2) of the AD, if done before January 12, Administration (NARA). For information on
(a) Effective Date 2017 (the effective date of this AD), following the availability of this material at NARA, call
the procedures in the Accomplishment 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
This AD is effective January 12, 2017. Instructions of the applicable service www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(b) Affected ADs information listed in paragraphs (h)(1) locations.html.
None. through (3) of this AD:
(1) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
(c) Applicability SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace November 30, 2016.
This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–081, Melvin Johnson,
Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), Issued: April 13, 2016; or Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, (2) For Models SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227– Aircraft Certification Service.
SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7 [FR Doc. 2016–29242 Filed 12–7–16; 8:45 am]
(C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes, all serial Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–061, Issued: April
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
numbers, certificated in any category. 13, 2016; or
(3) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC
(d) Subject (C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–033,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Issued: April 13, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 5510, Horizontal Stabilizer Structure. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Federal Aviation Administration
(AMOCs)
(e) Unsafe Condition
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane 14 CFR Part 39
This AD was prompted by corrosion and Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
stress corrosion cracking of the pitch trim [Docket No. FAA–2016–4224; Directorate
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
actuator upper attach fittings of the Identifier 2015–NM–170–AD; Amendment
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
horizontal stabilizer front spar. We are 39–18720; AD 2016–24–03]
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
issuing this AD to prevent jamming and/or request to your principal inspector or local RIN 2120–AA64
loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer, Flight Standards District Office, as
which could result in partial or complete loss appropriate. If sending information directly
of airplane pitch control.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Inc. Airplanes
(f) Compliance attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of
this AD using the following service bulletins (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (FAA), Department of
and within the compliance times specified, notify your appropriate principal inspector, Transportation (DOT).
unless already done: or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ACTION: Final rule.
(1) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, of the local flight standards district office/
SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace certificate holding district office. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–081 R1, (j) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
revised June 27, 2016; or Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400
(2) For Models SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227– For more information about this AD,
contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7 by reports of cracked and corroded
Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–061 R1, revised Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio
June 27, 2016; or MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San barrel nuts found at the mid-spar
(3) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308– location of the horizontal-stabilizer-to-
(C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–033 3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: vertical-stabilizer attachment joint. This
R1, revised June 27, 2016. andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. AD requires repetitive detailed
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 12, 2017. | |
| Contact | Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 88621 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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