82 FR 1179 - Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group 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 | 2016-31699 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1179-1181] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31699] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9160; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-022-AD; Amendment 39-18767; AD 2016-26-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding an airworthiness directive (AD) 2016-06-01 for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN- 2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B- 21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R, BN-2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on Type Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. This AD changes model applicability due to errors found in AD 2016-06-01. 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 a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 19, 2016 (81 FR 13717; March 15, 2016). ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9160; 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 Britten- Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. 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-2016-9160. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected]. 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 B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R, BN-2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on Type Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2016 (81 FR 65581), and proposed to supersede AD 2016-06-01, Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR 13717; March 15, 2016). Since we issued AD 2016-06-01, errors were discovered in the model applicability after issuance. This AD adds Models BN-2T and BN-2T-4R, removes nonexistent Model BN2B, and removes duplicate listings of BN2A and BN2A MK.III. The NPRM 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 that: In 2005, occurrences were reported of finding cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/ N) DU130-24. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, B-N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310 to provide inspection and test instructions. Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G-2005-0034 (EASA approval 2005-6447) to require repetitive inspections and leak tests and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Subsequently, B-N Group published SB 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD 2006-0143 making reference to SB 310 at issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310 issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006-0143R1, introducing BNA modification (mod) NB-M-1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not affected by the AD requirements) as optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections and leak tests. Since that AD was issued, operators have reported a number of premature failures of the affected P/N DU130-24 pitot-static probes. Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the inspections and leak tests. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https:// [[Page 1180]] www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9160-0002. 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 the 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 We reviewed B-N Group Ltd. Britten-Norman Service Bulletin Number SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspections, and if necessary, replacement of the pitot/static pressure head. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 93 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour 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 $7,905, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. The cost impact of this AD is the same as that presented in AD 2016-06-01. 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- 9160; 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, 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 Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR 13717; March 15, 2016) and adding the following new AD: 2016-26-09 B-N Group Ltd.: Amendment 39-18767; Docket No. FAA-2016- 9160; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-022-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 9, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2016-06-01, Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR 13717; March 15, 2016) (``AD 2016-06-01''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R, BN-2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on Type Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by 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 cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, which could cause incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to change the model applicability due to errors found in AD 2016-06- 01. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD: (1) For all airplanes that are equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24, except Models BN-2T and BN-2T-4R: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-06-01) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform a leak test following the procedures in the action section of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (2) For Models BN-2T and BN-2T-4R that are equipped with pitot/ static pressure head [[Page 1181]] part number (P/N) DU130-24: Within 50 hours TIS after February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform a leak test following the procedures in the action section of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (3) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: If any discrepancies are found during an inspection or test required in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the pitot/static pressure head with an airworthy part. (4) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: Corrections performed on airplanes as required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD do not constitute terminating action for the repetitive actions required in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD. (5) For all airplanes not equipped with a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24 on February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this AD): After April 19, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016- 06-01), do not install a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24. (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: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015-0184, dated September 1, 2015; for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9160-0002. (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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 19, 2016. (i) Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) For Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited service information identified in this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. (5) You may view this 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9160. (6) 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 22, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31699 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Service information identified in this 01 for B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2, Discussion
AD that is not incorporated by reference is BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6,
available at the addresses specified in We issued a notice of proposed
BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–
part 39 by adding an AD that would
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference 20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27,
apply to B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register BN–2T–4R, BN–2T, BN2A MK. III,
BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6,
approved the incorporation by reference BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–
(IBR) of the service information listed in this (all models on Type Certificate Data
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–
Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes.
part 51. 20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27,
This AD results from mandatory
(2) You must use this service information BN–2T–4R, BN–2T, BN2A MK. III,
continuing airworthiness information
as applicable to do the actions required by BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(all models on Type Certificate Data
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3205, authority of another country to identify
Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes.
Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. and correct an unsafe condition on an
That NPRM was published in the
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3207, aviation product. The MCAI describes
Federal Register on September 23, 2016
dated June 30, 2015. the unsafe condition as cracks in the
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– (81 FR 65581), and proposed to
inner shell of certain pitot/static
4195, dated November 24, 2015. supersede AD 2016–06–01, Amendment
pressure heads. This AD changes model
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 39–18432 (81 FR 13717; March 15,
applicability due to errors found in AD
4196, dated November 24, 2015. 2016).
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5064, 2016–06–01. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe Since we issued AD 2016–06–01,
dated June 1, 2016. errors were discovered in the model
(3) For service information identified in condition on these products.
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
applicability after issuance. This AD
DATES: This AD is effective February 9, adds Models BN–2T and BN–2T–4R,
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 2017.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 removes nonexistent Model BN2B, and
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: The Director of the Federal Register removes duplicate listings of BN2A and
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; approved the incorporation by reference BN2A MK.III.
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. of a certain other publication listed in The NPRM proposed to correct an
(4) You may view this service information this AD as of April 19, 2016 (81 FR unsafe condition for the specified
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 13717; March 15, 2016). products and was based on mandatory
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD continuing airworthiness information
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. docket on the Internet at http:// (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(5) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for authority of another country. The MCAI
that is incorporated by reference at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– states that:
National Archives and Records 9160; or in person at the Docket In 2005, occurrences were reported of
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department finding cracks in the inner shell of certain
the availability of this material at NARA, call of Transportation, Docket Operations, pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// N) DU130–24.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- This condition, if not detected and
locations.html. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on
Issued in Renton, Washington, on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters,
December 7, 2016.
For service information identified in vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and
this AD, contact Britten-Norman airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in
Dionne Palermo,
Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, reduced control of the aeroplane.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook To address this potential unsafe condition,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. B–N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310
Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY,
[FR Doc. 2016–30411 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am] to provide inspection and test instructions.
United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G–2005–
email: info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: 0034 (EASA approval 2005–6447) to require
repetitive inspections and leak tests and,
http://www.britten-norman.com/ depending on findings, accomplishment of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION customer-support/. You may view this applicable corrective action(s).
Federal Aviation Administration referenced service information at the Subsequently, B–N Group published SB
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD
14 CFR Part 39 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 2006–0143 making reference to SB 310 at
For information on the availability of issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9160; Directorate this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006–0143R1,
Identifier 2016–CE–022–AD; Amendment 4148. It is also available on the Internet introducing BNA modification (mod) NB–M–
39–18767; AD 2016–26–09]
at http://www.regulations.gov by 1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not
affected by the AD requirements) as optional
RIN 2120–AA64 searching for Docket No. FAA–2016– terminating action for the repetitive
9160. inspections and leak tests.
Airworthiness Directives; B–N Group Since that AD was issued, operators have
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Ltd. Airplanes reported a number of premature failures of
Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, the affected P/N DU130–24 pitot-static
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 probes.
Administration (FAA), Department of Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB
Transportation (DOT). Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the
ACTION: Final rule. 4159; fax: (816) 329–3047; email: inspections and leak tests.
raymond.johnston@faa.gov.
SUMMARY: We are superseding an The MCAI can be found in the AD
airworthiness directive (AD) 2016–06– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: docket on the Internet at: https://
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www.regulations.gov/ Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
document?D=FAA-2016-9160-0002. General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Comments ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
We gave the public the opportunity to air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows:
participate in developing this AD. We for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
received no comments on the NPRM or the Administrator finds necessary for
on the determination of the cost to the safety in air commerce. This regulation § 39.13 [Amended]
public. is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Conclusion because it addresses an unsafe condition removing Amendment 39–18432 (81 FR
that is likely to exist or develop on 13717; March 15, 2016) and adding the
We reviewed the relevant data and products identified in this rulemaking following new AD:
determined that air safety and the action. 2016–26–09 B–N Group Ltd.: Amendment
public interest require adopting the AD
Regulatory Findings 39–18767; Docket No. FAA–2016–9160;
as proposed except for minor editorial Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–022–AD.
changes. We have determined that these We determined that this AD will not
minor changes: (a) Effective Date
have federalism implications under
• Are consistent with the intent that This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
Executive Order 13132. This AD will effective February 9, 2017.
was proposed in the NPRM for
not have a substantial direct effect on
correcting the unsafe condition; and (b) Affected ADs
the States, on the relationship between
• Do not add any additional burden
the national government and the States, This AD supersedes AD 2016–06–01,
upon the public than was already Amendment 39–18432 (81 FR 13717; March
or on the distribution of power and
proposed in the NPRM. 15, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–06–01’’).
responsibilities among the various
Related Service Information levels of government. (c) Applicability
We reviewed B–N Group Ltd. Britten- For the reasons discussed above, I This AD applies to B–N Group Ltd. Models
Norman Service Bulletin Number SB certify this AD: BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–
310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. 6, BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN–
The service information describes action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN–2T–4R,
procedures for inspections, and if BN–2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III–2, and
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
necessary, replacement of the pitot/ BN2A MK. III–3 (all models on Type
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
static pressure head. This service Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU)
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
information is reasonably available airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
1979),
because the interested parties have any category.
access to it through their normal course (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(d) Subject
of business or by the means identified in Alaska, and
Air Transport Association of America
in the ADDRESSES section of the AD. (4) Will not have a significant (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.
Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason
We estimate that this AD will affect under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by mandatory
93 products of U.S. registry. We also Flexibility Act. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
estimate that it would take about 1 issued by an aviation authority of another
work-hour per product to comply with Examining the AD Docket country to identify and correct an unsafe
the basic requirements of this AD. The condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
You may examine the AD docket on describes the unsafe condition as cracks in
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. the Internet at http:// the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure
Based on these figures, we estimate www.regulations.gov by searching for heads, which could cause incorrect readings
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– on the pressure instrumentation, possibly
be $7,905, or $85 per product. 9160; or in person at the Docket resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
In addition, we estimate that any We are issuing this AD to change the model
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
necessary follow-on actions would take applicability due to errors found in AD 2016–
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
about 2 work-hours and require parts 06–01.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170 (f) Actions and Compliance
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
per product. We have no way of
evaluation, any comments received, and Unless already done, do the following
determining the number of products
other information. The street address for actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this
that may need these actions. AD:
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
The cost impact of this AD is the same (1) For all airplanes that are equipped with
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
as that presented in AD 2016–06–01. pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N)
Comments will be available in the AD
DU130–24, except Models BN–2T and BN–
Authority for This Rulemaking docket shortly after receipt.
2T–4R: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)
Title 49 of the United States Code List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 after April 19, 2016 (the effective date
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue retained from AD 2016–06–01) and
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
section 106, describes the authority of safety, Safety. exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static
pressure head for cracks and/or separation
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Adoption of the Amendment and perform a leak test following the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more procedures in the action section of Britten-
detail the scope of the Agency’s Accordingly, under the authority Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4,
authority. delegated to me by the Administrator, dated September 25, 2015.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) For Models BN–2T and BN–2T–4R that
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, follows: are equipped with pitot/static pressure head
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part number (P/N) DU130–24: Within 50 (3) The following service information was 7400.11 and publication of conforming
hours TIS after February 9, 2017 (the approved for IBR on April 19, 2016. amendments.
effective date of this AD) and repetitively (i) Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310,
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015.
TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for (ii) Reserved. Airspace Designations and Reporting
cracks and/or separation and perform a leak (4) For Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited Points, and subsequent amendments can
test following the procedures in the action service information identified in this AD, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
section of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, air_traffic/publications/. For further
SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. Commodore House, Mountbatten Business information, you can contact the
(3) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/ Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
static pressure head part number (P/N) SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 Administration, 800 Independence
DU130–24: If any discrepancies are found 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
during an inspection or test required in info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http://
www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD, before
further flight, replace the pitot/static pressure (5) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the
head with an airworthy part. at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 National Archives and Records
(4) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/ Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Administration (NARA). For
static pressure head part number (P/N) information on the availability of this information on the availability of FAA
DU130–24: Corrections performed on material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
airplanes as required in paragraph (f)(3) of addition, you can access this service 741–6030, or go to http://
this AD do not constitute terminating action information on the Internet at http:// www.archives.gov/federal_register/
for the repetitive actions required in www.regulations.gov by searching for and code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9160.
(6) You may view this service information
locations.html.
(5) For all airplanes not equipped with a
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130–24 on
February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this National Archives and Records Designations and Reporting Points, is
AD): After April 19, 2016 (the effective date Administration (NARA). For information on published yearly and effective on
retained from AD 2016–06–01), do not install the availability of this material at NARA, call September 15.
a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130–24. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions locations.html. Office of Airspace Services, Federal
The following provisions also apply to this
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Aviation Administration, 800
AD:
December 22, 2016. Independence Avenue SW.,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Pat Mullen, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 267–8783.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Aircraft Certification Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to [FR Doc. 2016–31699 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am]
ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Authority for This Rulemaking
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, The FAA’s authority to issue rules
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
regarding aviation safety is found in
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4159; fax: (816)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code.
329–3047; email: raymond.johnston@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator.
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
the FAA Flight Standards District Office 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. [Docket No. FAA–2015–1345; Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Docket No. 14–AWP–13] promulgated under the authority
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
a manufacturer or other source, use these RIN 2120–AA66
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they Establishment of an Air Traffic Service section, the FAA is charged with
are approved by the State of Design Authority (ATS) Route; Western United States prescribing regulations to assign the use
(or their delegated agent). You are required of the airspace necessary to ensure the
to assure the product is airworthy before it AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
is returned to service. Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the
(h) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it modifies the
air traffic service route structure in the
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety SUMMARY: This action establishes one north central United States to maintain
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0184, dated low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) T-
September 1, 2015; for related information. the efficient flow of air traffic.
route in the western United States. The
You may examine the MCAI in the AD History
route establishes a transition from the
docket on the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- San Diego area to points east. This route On June 5, 2015, the FAA published
2016-9160-0002. promotes operational efficiencies for in the Federal Register a notice of
users and provides connectivity to proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (80 FR
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
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current and proposed RNAV en route 32074), Docket No. FAA–2015–1345, to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register and terminal procedures. establish 13 RNAV Q-routes and one T-
approved the incorporation by reference
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March route originating in Los Angeles Air
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Route Traffic Control Center’s (ARTCC)
part 51. Register approves this incorporation by airspace. Interested parties were invited
(2) You must use this service information reference action under title 1 Code of to participate in this rulemaking effort
as applicable to do the actions required by Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to by submitting written comments on the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. the annual revision of FAA Order proposal. No comments were received.
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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 | Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 1179 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety and Safety |
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