81 FR 9790 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04136 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 9790-9793] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04136] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3705; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-168-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 9791]] SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 680 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by Cessna's report of a manufacturing defect which affects the durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. The manufacturing defect directly affects the bond integrity of the vertical and horizontal stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the aft canted bulkhead, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require a modification, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to prevent disbonding of the horizontal and vertical stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead. Loss of bond integrity could result in a structural failure that could lead to separation of the cruciform tail and loss of control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 11, 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. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316-517- 6215; fax 316-517-5802; email [email protected]; Internet https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 3705; 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: Paul Kalowski, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4186; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-3705; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-168-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 This proposed AD was prompted by Cessna's report of a manufacturing defect that affects the durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. The manufacturing defect directly affects the bond integrity of the vertical and horizontal stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. This disbonding is caused by a loss of durability in the metal-to-metal bondline, which resulted from a reduced autoclave cure cycle dwell time and temperature during manufacturing. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in a structural failure that could lead to separation of the cruciform tail and loss of control of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Cessna service information. Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection for disbonding and paint cracking around the edges of the stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead. Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modifying the airplane by installing additional stiffeners to the aft canted bulkhead. 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. 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 require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.'' Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Although Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015, specifies reporting the inspection results to Cessna, this proposed AD would not require those actions. Although Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015, specifies that operators may contact the manufacturer for disposition of certain conditions, this proposed AD would require operators to repair those conditions in accordance with a method approved by the FAA. Although Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015; and Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015; use the term ``debond'' to describe full or partial separation of a stiffener from the aft canted bulkhead structure, this proposed AD instead uses the term ``disbond.'' Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 9792]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection..................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 per inspection $10,455 per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. Modification................... 180 work-hours x $85 3,190 $18,490........... $2,274,270. per hour = $15,300. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 airworthiness directive (AD): Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company): Docket No. FAA-2016-3705; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-168-AD.-- (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 11, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company), Model 680 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes (commonly known as Citation Sovereign airplanes), having serial numbers: 680-0001, -0002, -0006, -0025, -0030, -0031, -0032, -0046, -0051, -0057, -0064, -0066, - 0067, -0082, -0104, -0108, -0112, -0118, -0120, -0125, -0132, -0139, -0140, -0141, -0144, -0147, -0148, -0149, -0153, -0157, -0160, - 0162, -0163, -0164, -0166, -0167, -0169, -0170, -0171, -0173, -0174, -0175, -0176, -0177, -0178, -0179, -0180, -0182, -0183, -0185, - 0186, -0192, -0193, -0196, -0200, -0202, -0204, -0205, -0206, -0208, -0211, -0216, -0220, -0221, -0222, -0227, -0229, -0230, -0231, - 0234, -0235, -0236, -0238, -0241, -0242, -0243, -0245, -0246, -0249, -0252, -0253, -0255, -0256, -0257, -0258, -0260, -0262, -0268, - 0270, -0271, -0280, -0282, -0283, -0284, -0285, -0289, -0291, -0292, -0296, -0297, -0300, -0301, -0302, -0303, -0304, -0306, -0307, - 0313, -0315, -0317, -0318, -0322, -0323, -0324, -0327, -0328, -0329, -0333, -0334, -0336, -0337, -0339, -0340, -0342, -0344, -0346, - 0347, -0348, and -0349. (2) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes (commonly known as Citation Sovereign+ airplanes) having serial numbers: 680-0501, -0504, -0505, -0509, -0510, -0511, -0512, -0513, -0514, -0515, -0516, -0517, - 0519, -0520, -0522, -0524, -0525, -0526, -0527, and -0531. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by Cessna's report of a manufacturing defect which affects the durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. The manufacturing defect directly affects the bond integrity of the vertical and horizontal stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent disbonding of the horizontal and vertical stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead. Loss of bond integrity could result in a structural failure that may lead to separation of the cruciform tail and loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Before the accumulation of 7,000 total flight hours, or within 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a general visual inspection for disbonding and paint cracking around the edges of the stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015. Repeat the general visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight hours, until the modification required by paragraph (i) of this AD is accomplished. (h) Repair If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any disbonding or cracked paint is found, before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ACE-118W, FAA. (i) Modification At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this [[Page 9793]] AD, modify the airplane by installing additional stiffeners on the aft canted bulkhead, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015. Doing this modification terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated 7,000 or more total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 1,800 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes that have accumulated less than 7,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 3,600 flight hours or 48 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, dated December 22, 2014. (2) Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 1, dated March 12, 2015. (k) No Reporting Requirement Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015; and Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05 Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015; specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (l) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, ACE-118W, 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 (n)(1) 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. (n) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Paul Kalowski, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4186; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: 316-517-6215; fax: 316-517-5802; email: [email protected]; Internet: https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 18, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04136 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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processes; avoid disclosure of insider (e)(4)(I), (e)(5), (e)(8), (e)(12), (f), (g)(1), and (e) From subsection (e)(3) (Notice to
threat techniques; protect the identities (h). Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Subjects) because providing such detailed
and physical safety of confidential Security, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), information could impede law enforcement
(k)(2), and (k)(5), has exempted this system by compromising the existence of a
informants and law enforcement from the following provisions of the Privacy confidential investigation or reveal the
personnel; ensure DHS’ ability to obtain Act: 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), identity of witnesses or confidential
information from third parties and other (e)(4)(H), (e)(4)(I), and (f). informants.
sources; protect the privacy of third Where a record received from another (f) From subsections (e)(4)(G), (e)(4)(H),
parties; and safeguard classified system has been exempted in that source and (e)(4)(I) (Agency Requirements) and (f)
information. Disclosure of information system under 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), DHS will (Agency Rules), because portions of this
to the subject of the inquiry could also claim the same exemptions for those records system are exempt from the individual access
that are claimed for the original primary provisions of subsection (d) for the reasons
permit the subject to avoid detection or
systems of records from which they noted above, and therefore DHS is not
apprehension. originated and claims any additional
In appropriate circumstances, where required to establish requirements, rules, or
exemptions set forth here. procedures with respect to such access.
compliance would not appear to Exemptions from these particular Providing notice to individuals with respect
interfere with or adversely affect the law subsections are justified on a case-by-case to existence of records pertaining to them in
enforcement purposes of this system basis and determined at the time a request is the system of records or otherwise setting up
and the overall law enforcement made, for the following reasons: procedures pursuant to which individuals
process, the applicable exemptions may (a) From subsection (c)(3) and (4) may access and view records pertaining to
(Accounting for Disclosures) because release
be waived on a case by case basis. of the accounting of disclosures could alert
themselves in the system would undermine
A notice of system of records DHS/ investigative efforts and reveal the identities
the subject of an investigation of an actual or
ALL–038 Insider Threat Program of witnesses, and potential witnesses, and
potential criminal, civil, or regulatory
System of Records is also published in confidential informants.
violation to the existence of that investigation
(g) From subsection (e)(5) (Collection of
this issue of the Federal Register. and reveal investigative interest on the part
of DHS and the recipient agency. Disclosure Information) because with the collection of
List of Subjects in 6 CFR Part 5 of the accounting would therefore present a information for law enforcement purposes, it
serious impediment to law enforcement is impossible to determine in advance what
Freedom of information, Privacy. information is accurate, relevant, timely, and
efforts and/or efforts to preserve national
For the reasons stated in the security. Disclosure of the accounting would complete. Compliance with subsection (e)(5)
preamble, DHS proposes to amend also permit the subject of a record to impede would preclude DHS agents from using their
chapter I of title 6, Code of Federal the investigation, to tamper with witnesses or investigative training and exercise of good
Regulations, as follows: evidence, and to avoid detection or judgment to both conduct and report on
apprehension, which would undermine the investigations.
PART 5—DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS entire investigative process. (h) From subsection (e)(8) (Notice on
AND INFORMATION (b) From subsection (d) (Access to Records) Individuals) because compliance would
because access to the records contained in interfere with DHS’s ability to obtain, serve,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 5 this system of records could inform the and issue subpoenas, warrants, and other law
continues to read as follows: subject of an investigation of an actual or enforcement mechanisms that may be filed
potential criminal, civil, or regulatory under seal and could result in disclosure of
Authority: Pub. L. 107–296, 116 Stat. 2135; violation to the existence of that investigation investigative techniques, procedures, and
(6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.); 5 U.S.C. 301. Subpart and reveal investigative interest on the part evidence.
A also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552. Subpart B of DHS or another agency. Access to the (i) From subsection (g)(1) (Civil Remedies)
also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552a. records could permit the subject of a record to the extent that the system is exempt from
■ 2. In appendix C to part 5, add to impede the investigation, to tamper with other specific subsections of the Privacy Act.
paragraph 74 to read as follows: witnesses or evidence, and to avoid detection Dated: February 18, 2016.
or apprehension. Amendment of the records Karen L. Neuman,
Appendix C to Part 5—DHS Systems of could interfere with ongoing investigations
and law enforcement activities and would Chief Privacy Officer, Department of
Records Exempt From the Privacy Act Homeland Security.
impose an unreasonable administrative
* * * * * burden by requiring investigations to be [FR Doc. 2016–03923 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am]
74. The DHS/ALL–038 Insider Threat continually reinvestigated. In addition, BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P
Program System of Records consists of permitting access and amendment to such
electronic and paper records and will be used information could disclose security-sensitive
by DHS and its components. The DHS/ALL– information that could be detrimental to
038 Insider Threat Program System of homeland security. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Records System of Records is a repository of (c) From subsection (e)(1) (Relevancy and
information held by DHS in connection with Necessity of Information) because in the Federal Aviation Administration
various missions and functions, including, course of investigations into potential
but not limited to the enforcement of civil violations of Federal law, the accuracy of 14 CFR Part 39
and criminal laws; investigations, inquiries, information obtained or introduced
and proceedings there under; and national occasionally may be unclear, or the [Docket No. FAA–2016–3705; Directorate
security and intelligence activities. The DHS/ information may not be strictly relevant or Identifier 2015–NM–168–AD]
ALL–038 Insider Threat Program System of necessary to a specific investigation. In the
Records contains information that is interests of effective law enforcement, it is RIN 2120–AA64
collected by, on behalf of, in support of, or appropriate to retain all information that may
in cooperation with DHS and its components aid in establishing patterns of unlawful Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
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and may contain personally identifiable activity.
information collected by other Federal, State, (d) From subsection (e)(2) (Collection of Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft
local, tribal, foreign, or international Information from Individuals) because Company) Airplanes
government agencies. requiring that information be collected from
The Secretary of Homeland Security, the subject of an investigation would alert the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), has exempted subject to the nature or existence of the Administration (FAA), DOT.
this system from the following provisions of investigation, thereby interfering with that ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the Privacy Act: 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (c)(4), investigation and related law enforcement (NPRM).
(d), (e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(4)(G), (e)(4)(H), activities.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ...................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspec- $0 $85 per inspection $10,455 per inspection
tion cycle. cycle. cycle.
Modification ................... 180 work-hours × $85 per hour = $15,300 ........ 3,190 $18,490 ........................ $2,274,270.
We have received no definitive data (4) Will not have a significant –0260, –0262, –0268, –0270, –0271, –0280,
that would enable us to provide cost economic impact, positive or negative, –0282, –0283, –0284, –0285, –0289, –0291,
estimates for the on-condition actions on a substantial number of small entities –0292, –0296, –0297, –0300, –0301, –0302,
–0303, –0304, –0306, –0307, –0313, –0315,
specified in this proposed AD. under the criteria of the Regulatory
–0317, –0318, –0322, –0323, –0324, –0327,
According to the manufacturer, some Flexibility Act. –0328, –0329, –0333, –0334, –0336, –0337,
of the costs of this proposed AD may be List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 –0339, –0340, –0342, –0344, –0346, –0347,
covered under warranty, thereby –0348, and –0349.
reducing the cost impact on affected Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes
individuals. We do not control warranty safety, Incorporation by reference, (commonly known as Citation Sovereign+
coverage for affected individuals. As a Safety. airplanes) having serial numbers: 680–0501,
–0504, –0505, –0509, –0510, –0511, –0512,
result, we have included all costs in our The Proposed Amendment –0513, –0514, –0515, –0516, –0517, –0519,
cost estimate. –0520, –0522, –0524, –0525, –0526, –0527,
Accordingly, under the authority
Authority for This Rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator, and –0531.
Title 49 of the United States Code the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, America Code 53, Fuselage.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
section 106, describes the authority of DIRECTIVES (e) Unsafe Condition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: This AD was prompted by Cessna’s report
Aviation Programs, describes in more ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of a manufacturing defect which affects the
detail the scope of the Agency’s continues to read as follows: durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. structure. The manufacturing defect directly
We are issuing this rulemaking under affects the bond integrity of the vertical and
the authority described in Subtitle VII, § 39.13 [Amended] horizontal stiffeners on the aft canted
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding bulkhead metallic structure. We are issuing
this AD to prevent disbonding of the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the following new airworthiness horizontal and vertical stiffeners on the aft
section, Congress charges the FAA with directive (AD): canted bulkhead. Loss of bond integrity
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate could result in a structural failure that may
air commerce by prescribing regulations Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft lead to separation of the cruciform tail and
for practices, methods, and procedures Company): Docket No. FAA–2016–3705; loss of control of the airplane.
the Administrator finds necessary for Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–168– (f) Compliance
safety in air commerce. This regulation AD.––
Comply with this AD within the
is within the scope of that authority (a) Comments Due Date compliance times specified, unless already
because it addresses an unsafe condition We must receive comments by April 11, done.
that is likely to exist or develop on 2016.
products identified in this rulemaking (g) Repetitive Inspections
action. (b) Affected ADs Before the accumulation of 7,000 total
None. flight hours, or within 100 flight hours after
Regulatory Findings the effective date of this AD, whichever
(c) Applicability occurs later, perform a general visual
We determined that this proposed AD
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. inspection for disbonding and paint cracking
would not have federalism implications (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna around the edges of the stiffeners on the aft
under Executive Order 13132. This Aircraft Company), Model 680 airplanes, canted bulkhead, in accordance with the
proposed AD would not have a certificated in any category, as identified in Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna
substantial direct effect on the States, on paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. Service Letter SL680–53–05, Revision 2,
the relationship between the national (1) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes dated September 30, 2015. Repeat the general
Government and the States, or on the (commonly known as Citation Sovereign visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to
distribution of power and airplanes), having serial numbers: 680–0001, exceed 100 flight hours, until the
responsibilities among the various –0002, –0006, –0025, –0030, –0031, –0032, modification required by paragraph (i) of this
–0046, –0051, –0057, –0064, –0066, –0067, AD is accomplished.
levels of government. –0082, –0104, –0108, –0112, –0118, –0120,
For the reasons discussed above, I –0125, –0132, –0139, –0140, –0141, –0144, (h) Repair
certify this proposed regulation: –0147, –0148, –0149, –0153, –0157, –0160, If, during any inspection required by
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
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–0162, –0163, –0164, –0166, –0167, –0169, paragraph (g) of this AD, any disbonding or
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, –0170, –0171, –0173, –0174, –0175, –0176, cracked paint is found, before further flight,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under –0177, –0178, –0179, –0180, –0182, –0183, repair in accordance with a method approved
–0185, –0186, –0192, –0193, –0196, –0200, by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
–0202, –0204, –0205, –0206, –0208, –0211, Certification Office (ACO), ACE–118W, FAA.
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, –0216, –0220, –0221, –0222, –0227, –0229,
1979), –0230, –0231, –0234, –0235, –0236, –0238, (i) Modification
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation –0241, –0242, –0243, –0245, –0246, –0249, At the applicable compliance time
in Alaska, and –0252, –0253, –0255, –0256, –0257, –0258, specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
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![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 38 / Friday, February 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules 9793
AD, modify the airplane by installing citationpubs@txtav.com; Internet: https:// instructions for submitting comments.
additional stiffeners on the aft canted support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/ Once submitted, comments cannot be
bulkhead, in accordance with the newlogin.jsp. You may view this service edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
The EPA may publish any comment
Service Bulletin SB680–53–08, dated Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
September 28, 2015. Doing this modification WA. For information on the availability of received to its public docket. Do not
terminates the repetitive inspections required this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. submit electronically any information
by paragraph (g) of this AD. you consider to be Confidential
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated 18, 2016.
Business Information (CBI) or other
7,000 or more total flight hours as of the information whose disclosure is
effective date of this AD: Within 1,800 flight Dionne Palermo,
restricted by statute. Multimedia
hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
after the effective date of this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
accompanied by a written comment.
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated [FR Doc. 2016–04136 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am]
less than 7,000 total flight hours as of the The written comment is considered the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P official comment and should include
effective date of this AD: Within 3,600 flight
hours or 48 months, whichever occurs first, discussion of all points you wish to
after the effective date of this AD. make. The EPA will generally not
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION consider comments or comment
(j) Credit for Previous Actions AGENCY contents located outside of the primary
This paragraph provides credit for actions submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those 40 CFR Part 52
actions were performed before the effective
other file sharing system). For
date of this AD using the service information [EPA–R10–OAR–2016–0003; FRL–9942–85– additional submission methods, the full
identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this Region 10] EPA public comment policy,
AD, which is not incorporated by reference information about CBI or multimedia
in this AD. Approval and Promulgation of submissions, and general guidance on
(1) Cessna Service Letter SL680–53–05, Implementation Plans; Spokane, making effective comments, please visit
dated December 22, 2014. Washington: Second 10-Year PM10 http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
(2) Cessna Service Letter SL680–53–05, Limited Maintenance Plan commenting-epa-dockets.
Revision 1, dated March 12, 2015.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
(k) No Reporting Requirement Agency (EPA). Hunt at (206) 553–0256, hunt.jeff@
Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680– ACTION: Proposed rule. epa.gov.
53–08, dated September 28, 2015; and Cessna
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Service Letter SL680–53–05 Revision 2, SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
dated September 30, 2015; specify to submit Throughout this document wherever
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
certain information to the manufacturer, this ‘‘we’’, ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, it is
the limited maintenance plan submitted
AD does not include that requirement. intended to refer to the EPA.
on January 4, 2016, by the State of
(l) Special Flight Permit Washington for the Spokane area, which Table of Contents
Special flight permits, as described in includes the cities of Spokane, Spokane I. Background
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Valley, Millwood and surrounding II. The Limited Maintenance Plan Option for
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 unincorporated areas in Spokane PM10 Areas
and 21.199), are not allowed. County, Washington. This plan A. Requirements for the Limited
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance addresses the second 10-year Maintenance Plan Option
(AMOCs) maintenance period for particulate B. Conformity Under the Limited
matter with an aerodynamic diameter Maintenance Plan Option
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, ACE– III. Review of the State’s Submittal
118W, FAA, has the authority to approve less than or equal to a nominal 10 A. Has the State demonstrated that the
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the micrometers (PM10). A limited maintenance area qualifies for the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In maintenance plan is used to meet Clean limited maintenance plan option?
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Air Act requirements for formerly B. Does the State have an approved
request to your principal inspector or local designated nonattainment areas that attainment emissions inventory?
Flight Standards District Office, as meet certain qualification criteria. The C. Does the limited maintenance plan
appropriate. If sending information directly include an assurance of continued
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
EPA is proposing to determine
operation of an appropriate EPA-
attention of the person identified in Washington’s submittal meets the approved air quality monitoring
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. limited maintenance plan criteria. The network, in accordance with 40 CFR part
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Spokane area currently has monitored 58?
notify your appropriate principal inspector, PM10 levels well below the National D. Does the plan meet the Clean Air Act
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Ambient Air Quality Standards requirements for contingency
of the local flight standards district office/ (NAAQS) and levels have not increased provisions?
certificate holding district office. since the area was redesignated to IV. Proposed Action
V. Incorporation by Reference
(n) Related Information attainment in 2005. The EPA is also VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
(1) For more information about this AD, proposing to approve minor updates to
contact Paul Kalowski, Aerospace Engineer, the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency I. Background
Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA, Wichita (SRCAA) regulations controlling PM10
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
The Spokane area was designated as
ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight related to the maintenance plan. nonattainment for PM10 by operation of
D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; DATES: Comments must be received on law upon enactment of the Clean Air
phone: 316–946–4186; fax: 316–946–4107;
or before March 28, 2016. Act Amendments in 1990 (56 FR 56694,
email: paul.kalowski@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, November 6, 1991). The Washington
this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10– Department of Ecology (Ecology) and
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: OAR–2016–0003 at http:// SRCAA worked with the community to
316–517–6215; fax: 316–517–5802; email: www.regulations.gov. Follow the online establish PM10 pollution control
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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 April 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Paul Kalowski, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4186; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 9790 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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