82 FR 1172 - Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-31600 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1172-1175] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31600] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7003; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-015-AD; Amendment 39-18766; AD 2016-26-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-22-01 for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/ 47E airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). The limitations were revised to include repetitive inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 9, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 9, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 7003; or in person at the Docket 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 service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.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 Docket No. FAA-2016-7003. 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: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes. That SNPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2016 (81 FR 59919), and proposed to supersede AD 2014-22-01, Amendment 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014). The SNPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and published in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual(s) (AMM) under Chapter 4, Structural, Component and Miscellaneous-- Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The limitations contained in these documents have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. [[Page 1173]] EASA issued AD 2014-0170 requiring the actions as specified in ALS, Chapter 4 of AMM report 02049 issue 28, for PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aeroplanes, and Chapter 4 of AMM report 02300 issue 11, for PC-12/47E aeroplanes. Since that AD was issued, Pilatus issued Chapter 4 of PC-12 AMM report 02049 issue 31, and Chapter 4 of PC-12 AMM report 02300 issue 14 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the applicable ALS' in this AD), to incorporate new six-year and ten-year inspection intervals for several main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts, and an annual inspection interval for the MLG shock absorber attachment bolts, which was previously included in the AMM Chapter 5 annual inspection. After a further review of the in-service data, Pilatus issued Service Letter (SL) 186, extending the special compliance time applicable for the MLG bolts inspection. For the reasons described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0170, which is superseded, and requires the accomplishment of the new maintenance tasks, as described in the applicable ALS. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Incorporate Requirements of the New Revisions to the Limitations Section of the FAA-Approved Maintenance Program Into This AD Fernando Campos of KACALP Flight Operations requested that the requirements of the new revisions to the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) be written into the AD instead of requiring operators to insert these new revisions into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). The commenter stated that most operators do not own a maintenance library subscription (hardcopy of the maintenance manual) from PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. (Pilatus). Therefore, it would be impossible to comply with paragraph (f)(1) of the proposed AD. The commenter also stated that Pilatus PC-12 airplane operators are not subject to 14 CFR 91.409(e) and/or 14 CFR 91.409(f)(3) ``Inspection Program'' and operators can maintain their airplane in accordance with the operating rules of 14 CFR 91.409(a) and 14 CFR 91.409(b) only. We do not agree with the commenter. Although some operators may or may not own a current hardcopy subscription of the Pilatus PC-12 maintenance library (e.g., maintenance manual), 14 CFR 21.50 requires that a complete set of instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) be delivered with the airplane. Therefore, it is possible for an operator to comply with paragraph (f)(1) of this AD using the set of ICA delivered with the airplane. Pilatus PC-12 airplanes are bound by 14 CFR 91.409(a) and 14 CFR 91.409(b) if operated for hire. An option for 14 CFR 135 operators, if they desire to use an ``Approved Aircraft Inspection Program'' is 14 CFR 91.409(c). An option for using a ``Progressive Inspection'' is 14 CFR 91.409(d), and the Pilatus PC-12 ICA has such a program already in it. Operators of a Pilatus PC-12 airplane are not normally subject to 14 CFR 91.409(e) or 14 CFR 91.409(f)(3); however, if an exemption to 14 CFR 91.409(e) is granted to an operator, then 14 CFR 409(f)(3) is an option as well. Incorporating the limitation requirements into the AD could potentially cause confusion and/or unintended new unsafe conditions if there were any inadvertent changes when rewriting the limitations into this AD. In addition, this deviates from the method utilized by the foreign airworthiness authority in the MCAI and could cause confusion with future rulemaking. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Allow All A&P Mechanics To Do the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) Program Fernando Campos of KACALP Flight Operations requested that the AD be revised to allow all A&P mechanics to do the SSID program. The commenter stated that paragraph (f)(3) of the proposed AD states that ``only authorized Pilatus Service Centers can do the SSID.'' The commenter stated that this is illegal and contrary to U.S. antitrust laws. Properly certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics cannot be prevented from engaging in aircraft commerce, especially if they have the appropriate ratings from the FAA under 14 CFR parts 65 and 145. The FAA does not agree with the commenter that the requirements in this AD are illegal and contrary to U.S. antitrust laws. There is little margin for error on the safety risk presented in the SSID. Although the FAA believes that the requirement to use only Pilatus services centers appropriately addresses this risk, we will also consider an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), as stated in the AD. The FAA can issue an AMOC that allows properly certified mechanics to do the actions in the SSID, providing we believe the additional risk presented in the SSID is appropriately addressed. For such an AMOC, you should contact the FAA at the contact specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD based on this comment at this time, although we will consider AMOCs as indicated above. Request Compliance Credit for Using Electronic Versus Hardcopy Maintenance Manual Fernando Campos of KACALP Flight Operations requested compliance be allowed for operators who subscribe to the Pilatus maintenance library electronically (instead of hardcopy). We agree with the commenter. Although we have to account for the actual paper document due to the fact that we have to incorporate by reference the documents referenced in this AD and make it part of the regulation, we understand the concerns. We added language to this AD stating that compliance with the electronic version of the Limitations sections to the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) is acceptable provided the specifically referenced section is followed even though there may be differences with the pagination. We have changed this AD based on this comment. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. has issued Structural, Component and Miscellaneous--Airworthiness Limitations, document 12-A-04-00-00-00A- 000A-A, dated July 12, 2016, and Structural and Component Limitations-- Airworthiness Limitations, document 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 19, 2016. 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 the AD. [[Page 1174]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 770 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1.5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $98,175, or $127.50 per product. This breaks down as follows: Incorporating new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual): .5 work-hour for a fleet cost of $32,725, or $42.50 per product. New inspections of the MLG attachment bolts: 1 work-hour with no parts cost for fleet cost of $65,450 or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary corrective actions (on- condition costs) that must be taken based on the inspections will take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing approximately $100 for a cost of $185 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these necessary corrective actions. The only costs that will be imposed by this AD over that already required by AD 2014-22-01 is the costs associated with the insertion of the revised Limitation section and the MLG attachment bolts inspection and replacement as necessary. 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 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 this AD: (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. 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- 7003; 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 the NPRM, 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. 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 removing 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) and adding the following new AD: 2016-26-08 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Amendment 39-18766; Docket No. FAA-2016-7003; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-015-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 9, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-22-01, 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014). (c) Applicability This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by 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 a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). The limitations were revised to include repetitive inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolts. These actions are required to ensure the continued operational safety of the affected airplanes. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD: (1) Before further flight after February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), insert the following revisions into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). Compliance with an electronic version of the Limitations section is acceptable provided the specifically referenced sections are followed even though there may be differences with the pagination: (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND MISCELLANEOUS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 12, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN- 101-888, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02049, 12- A-AM-00-00-00-I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016; and (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT LIMITATIONS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 19, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12/47E MSN-1001-UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12-B-AM-00-00-00-I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. (2) The new limitations section revisions listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD specify the following: (i) Establish inspections of the MLG attachment bolts, (ii) Specify replacement of components before or upon reaching the applicable life limit, and (iii) Specify accomplishment of all applicable maintenance tasks within certain thresholds and intervals. (3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers can do the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) as required by [[Page 1175]] the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD because deviations from the type design in critical locations could make the airplane ineligible for this life extension. (4) If no compliance time is specified in the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD when doing any corrective actions where discrepancies are found as required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do these corrective actions before further flight after doing the applicable maintenance task. (5) During the accomplishment of the actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, if a discrepancy is found that is not identified in the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme and incorporate that repair scheme. (6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and before further flight take all necessary corrective actions. (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]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014-22-01, 39-18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. (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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0083, dated April 28, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND MISCELLANEOUS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 12, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN- 101-888, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02049, 12- A-AM-00-00-00-I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016. (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT LIMITATIONS--AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, dated July 19, 2016, of the Pilatus Model type--PC-12/47E MSN-1001-UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12-B-AM-00-00-00-I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7003. (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 December 21, 2016. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31600 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, of certain publications listed in the AD
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 as of February 9, 2017.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your airworthiness.A330@airbus.com; Internet ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
request to your principal inspector or local http://www.airbus.com. docket on the Internet at http://
Flight Standards District Office, as (6) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for
appropriate. If sending information directly at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 7003; or in person at the Docket
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, information on the availability of this Management Facility, U.S. Department
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
National Archives and Records Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Administration (NARA). For information on Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using the availability of this material at NARA, call For service information identified in
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT
principal inspector, or lacking a principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- LTD., Customer Service Manager, CH–
inspector, the manager of the local flight locations.html. 6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone:
standards district office/certificate holding +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) 41 619
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
district office. 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-
December 15, 2016.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the aircraft.com or email: SupportPC12@
effective date of this AD, for any requirement Victor Wicklund,
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Acting Manager, Transport Airplane pilatus-aircraft.com. You may view this
a manufacturer, the action must be Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. referenced service information at the
accomplished using a method approved by [FR Doc. 2016–31239 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am]
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or For information on the availability of
the European Aviation Safety Agency this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design 4148. It is also available on the Internet
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
at http://www.regulations.gov by
the DOA, the approval must include the searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
DOA-authorized signature.
Federal Aviation Administration
7003.
(l) Related Information 14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7003; Directorate
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Identifier 2016–CE–015–AD; Amendment FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0066, dated
April 6, 2016, for related information. This
39–18766; AD 2016–26–08] Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the RIN 2120–AA64 Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
2016–9057. AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Administration (FAA), Department of
approved the incorporation by reference We issued a supplemental notice of
Transportation (DOT).
(IBR) of the service information listed in this proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
ACTION: Final rule. amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. SUMMARY: We are superseding that would apply to all PILATUS
(2) You must use this service information Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–22– AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC–12, PC–12/
as applicable to do the actions required by 45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/47E airplanes.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
01 for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47, That SNPRM was published in the
(3) The following service information was Federal Register on August 31, 2016 (81
approved for IBR on February 9, 2017. and PC–12/47E airplanes. This AD
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations results from mandatory continuing FR 59919), and proposed to supersede
Section ALS Part 3—Certification airworthiness information (MCAI) AD 2014–22–01, Amendment 39–18005
Maintenance Requirements, Revision 05, issued by an aviation authority of (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014).
dated October 19, 2015. The revision level of another country to identify and correct The SNPRM proposed to correct an
this document is identified on only the title an unsafe condition on an aviation unsafe condition for the specified
page and in the Revision Status and the product. The MCAI describes the unsafe products and was based on mandatory
Record of Revisions. continuing airworthiness information
(ii) Reserved.
condition as a need to incorporate new
revisions into the Limitations section, (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(4) The following service information was authority of another country. The MCAI
approved for IBR on March 2, 2015 (80 FR Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved
3866, January 26, 2015). maintenance program (e.g., maintenance states:
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations manual). The limitations were revised to The airworthiness limitations are currently
Section ALS Part 3—Certification include repetitive inspections of the defined and published in the Pilatus PC–12
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
Maintenance Requirements, Revision 04, main landing gear (MLG) attachment Aircraft Maintenance Manual(s) (AMM)
dated August 27, 2013. The revision level of bolts. We are issuing this AD to require under Chapter 4, Structural, Component and
this document is identified on only the title actions to address the unsafe condition Miscellaneous—Airworthiness Limitations
page and in the Record of Revisions. The Section (ALS) documents. The limitations
revision date is not identified on the title
on these products. contained in these documents have been
page of this document. DATES: This AD is effective February 9, identified as mandatory for continued
(ii) Reserved. 2017. airworthiness.
(5) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register Failure to comply with these instructions
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness approved the incorporation by reference could result in an unsafe condition.
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Costs of Compliance not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs
We estimate that this AD will affect the States, on the relationship between This AD replaces AD 2014–22–01, 39–
770 products of U.S. registry. We also the national government and the States, 18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014).
estimate that it will take about 1.5 work- or on the distribution of power and (c) Applicability
hours per product to comply with the responsibilities among the various
This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT
basic requirements of this AD. The levels of government.
LTD. Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
For the reasons discussed above, I
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. and PC–12/47E airplanes, all manufacturer
certify this AD: serial numbers (MSNs), certificated in any
Based on these figures, we estimate the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be category.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
$98,175, or $127.50 per product. This (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject
breaks down as follows: the DOT Regulatory Policies and Air Transport Association of America
• Incorporating new revisions into Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of 1979), (e) Reason
the FAA-approved maintenance (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
program (e.g., maintenance manual): .5 This AD was prompted by mandatory
in Alaska, and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
work-hour for a fleet cost of $32,725, or (4) Will not have a significant originated by an aviation authority of another
$42.50 per product. economic impact, positive or negative, country to identify and correct an unsafe
• New inspections of the MLG on a substantial number of small entities condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
attachment bolts: 1 work-hour with no under the criteria of the Regulatory describes the unsafe condition as a need to
parts cost for fleet cost of $65,450 or $85 Flexibility Act. incorporate new revisions into the
per product. Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-
In addition, we estimate that any Examining the AD Docket approved maintenance program (e.g.,
necessary corrective actions (on- You may examine the AD docket on maintenance manual). The limitations were
condition costs) that must be taken the Internet at http:// revised to include repetitive inspections of
based on the inspections will take about www.regulations.gov by searching for the main landing gear (MLG) attachment
bolts. These actions are required to ensure
1 work-hour and require parts costing and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the continued operational safety of the
approximately $100 for a cost of $185 7003; or in person at the Docket affected airplanes.
per product. We have no way of Management Facility between 9 a.m.
determining the number of products and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (f) Actions and Compliance
that may need these necessary except Federal holidays. The AD docket Unless already done, do the actions in
corrective actions. contains the NPRM, the regulatory paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD:
The only costs that will be imposed evaluation, any comments received, and (1) Before further flight after February 9,
by this AD over that already required by other information. The street address for 2017 (the effective date of this AD), insert the
following revisions into the Limitations
AD 2014–22–01 is the costs associated the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
section of the FAA-approved maintenance
with the insertion of the revised 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. program (e.g., maintenance manual).
Limitation section and the MLG Comments will be available in the AD Compliance with an electronic version of the
attachment bolts inspection and docket shortly after receipt. Limitations section is acceptable provided
replacement as necessary. the specifically referenced sections are
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
followed even though there may be
Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation differences with the pagination:
Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04–
Adoption of the Amendment 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of
section 106, describes the authority of
Accordingly, under the authority the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: PC–12/47 MSN–101–888, Aircraft
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator,
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No.
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
02049, 12–A–AM–00–00–00–I, revision 32,
authority. follows: dated July 18, 2016; and
We are issuing this rulemaking under (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
DIRECTIVES LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04–
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN–
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: 1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016.
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] (2) The new limitations section revisions
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this
safety in air commerce. This regulation removing 39–18005 (79 FR 67343, AD specify the following:
is within the scope of that authority (i) Establish inspections of the MLG
November 13, 2014) and adding the attachment bolts,
because it addresses an unsafe condition following new AD:
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that is likely to exist or develop on (ii) Specify replacement of components
2016–26–08 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: before or upon reaching the applicable life
products identified in this rulemaking
Amendment 39–18766; Docket No. limit, and
action. (iii) Specify accomplishment of all
FAA–2016–7003; Directorate Identifier
Regulatory Findings 2016–CE–015–AD. applicable maintenance tasks within certain
thresholds and intervals.
We determined that this AD will not (a) Effective Date (3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers
have federalism implications under This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes can do the Supplemental Structural
Executive Order 13132. This AD will effective February 9, 2017. Inspection Document (SSID) as required by
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the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) (2) You must use this service information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
of this AD because deviations from the type as applicable to do the actions required by airworthiness directive (AD) for all
design in critical locations could make the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airbus Model A330–200, –200
airplane ineligible for this life extension. (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
(4) If no compliance time is specified in the MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS
documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04– Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
(ii) of this AD when doing any corrective 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of series airplanes. This AD was prompted
actions where discrepancies are found as the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45, by certain anomalies of the flight
required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do PC–12/47 MSN–101–888, Aircraft guidance computers. We are issuing this
these corrective actions before further flight Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. AD to address the unsafe condition on
after doing the applicable maintenance task. 02049, 12–A–AM–00–00–00–I, revision 32, these products.
(5) During the accomplishment of the dated July 18, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective February 9,
actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT
2017.
AD, including all subparagraphs, if a LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04–
The Director of the Federal Register
discrepancy is found that is not identified in
the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of approved the incorporation by reference
and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN– of certain publications listed in this AD
finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS 1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual as of February 9, 2017.
AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00– ADDRESSES: For service information
paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme 00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. identified in this final rule, contact
and incorporate that repair scheme. (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
(6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years information identified in this AD, contact
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service
Manager, CH–6371 STANS, Switzerland; 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after
February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus- 5 61 93 45 80; email:
attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and aircraft.com or email: SupportPC12@pilatus- airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
before further flight take all necessary aircraft.com. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
corrective actions. (4) You may view this service information may view this referenced service
at FAA, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, information at the FAA, Transport
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
AD: material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance addition, you can access this service the availability of this material at the
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, information on the Internet at http:// FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.regulations.gov by searching for and available on the Internet at http://
for this AD, if requested using the procedures locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7003. www.regulations.gov by searching for
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to (5) You may view this service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, that is incorporated by reference at the 7424.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, National Archives and Records
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http://
(i) Before using any approved AMOC on www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, locations.html.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
notify your appropriate principal inspector and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 7424; or in person at the Docket
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
December 21, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO. Melvin Johnson, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014–22–01, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
39–18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) Aircraft Certification Service. contains this AD, the regulatory
are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. [FR Doc. 2016–31600 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am] evaluation, any comments received, and
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The street address for
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Transportation,
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority Docket Operations, M–30, West
Federal Aviation Administration Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
is returned to service. 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
(h) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2016–7424; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Identifier 2015–NM–173–AD; Amendment Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0083, dated 39–18756; AD 2016–25–30] International Branch, ANM 116,
April 28, 2016, for related information. You Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at RIN 2120–AA64 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
https://www.regulations.gov/ 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus fax: 425–227–1149.
Airplanes
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference Administration (FAA), Department of
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Transportation (DOT). We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule.
part 51. part 39 by adding an AD that would
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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 February 9, 2017. | |
| 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 | 82 FR 1172 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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