82 FR 15287 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 58 (March 28, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 58 (March 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-05771 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15287-15290] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05771] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3705; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-168-AD; Amendment 39-18837; AD 2017-06-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model 680 airplanes. This AD was prompted by Textron's report of a manufacturing defect that affects the durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft canted bulkhead; repair if necessary; and a modification, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 2, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3705. 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phuoc Le, 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: 316-946-4195; fax: 316-946-4107; 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 certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 680 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2016 (81 FR 9790) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by Textron'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. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the aft canted bulkhead and repair if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require a modification which would terminate the repetitive inspections. 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 could lead to separation of the cruciform tail and loss of control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Limit Findings to ``Disbonding'' NetJets Aviation, Inc. (NetJets) requested that we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to remove ``cracked paint'' as a possible finding from the inspection. NetJets acknowledged that cracked paint, while not a safety concern on its own, should be investigated to ensure that it is not evidence of disbonding. NetJets indicated that the requirement for a disbond to be repaired per an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) is sufficient to ensure that the safety concern is addressed appropriately. We agree with the commenter that cracked paint may not be a safety concern on its own; however it is evidence that a disbond of the structure may have occurred and should be investigated further to ensure there is no evidence of disbonding. Thus, if cracked paint is found, operators must contact the FAA for procedures to determine whether the cracked paint was an indication of disbonding. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify that operators must obtain instructions from the FAA and comply with those instructions. Request To Have Cessna Engineering Drawing Be Made Available NetJets indicated that paragraph (n)(2) of the proposed AD states that the required service information is available from Textron. However, Netjets stated that Textron does not provide owners/operators with access to Cessna Engineering Drawing 6991115 (``Drawing 6991115''), which is required for compliance with paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. NetJets added that the required service information is not available at the Federal Register and is not available to owners/ operators through the source identified in the proposed AD. NetJets indicated that Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015, states that only Textron-owned service centers can complete the modification and have access to Drawing 6991115. NetJets stated that access to Drawing 6991115 should be made available to owners/operators, and the proposed AD should [[Page 15288]] state that compliance at a Textron-owned service center is not required by the AD. We acknowledge that Drawing 6991115 is not available to owners/ operators. However, drawing 6991115 is only used for an airplane that is modified at a Textron-owned service center. Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016 (``SB680-53-08, Revision 2'') (issued after the NPRM was published), includes a reference to Cessna Engineering Drawing 6991119 (``Drawing 6991119''), which should be available to owners/operators and contains approved data for owners/operators who choose to modify their airplanes at a non-Textron-owned service center. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to refer to SB680-53-08, Revision 2. Request To Include the Revision Level for Cessna Engineering Drawing NetJets requested that the revision level for Drawing 6991115 be added to paragraph (i) of the proposed AD, and that paragraph (i) of the proposed AD allow later revisions to Drawing 6991115. Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD would require compliance with Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015, which contains a reference to the modification instructions contained in Drawing 6991115. Because neither Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015, nor paragraph (i) of the proposed AD specifies the revision level of Drawing 6991115 that would be required for compliance with the proposed AD, NetJets asserted that it is not possible for an owner/operator to comply with its responsibility to ensure that FAA approval was obtained. We partially agree that there is a need to specify acceptable revision levels of Drawing 6991115. However, with the release of SB680- 53-08, Revision 2, Drawing 6991115 is no longer applicable for the owners/operators who elect to accomplish SB680-53-08, Revision 2, at a non-Textron facility. Instead, the revision levels of Drawing 6991119 are now applicable for the owners/operators who will accomplish SB680- 53-08, Revision 2, at a non-Textron facility. Although SB680-53-08, Revision 2, specifies using the latest revision of Drawing 6991119, this AD allows use of any revision level of that drawing. We have added paragraph (k) to this AD to specify this provision; subsequent paragraphs have been redesignated accordingly. We have reviewed all existing revisions of Drawing 6991119, and have found all to be acceptable. In addition, paragraph (i) of this AD has been revised to specify compliance with SB680-53-08, Revision 2. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. 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, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.................... 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $10,455 per 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 AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, [[Page 15289]] (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-06-13 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company): Amendment 39-18837; Docket No. FAA- 2016-3705; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-168-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 2, 2017. (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 Textron'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, obtain instructions approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ACE-118W, FAA, and, within the compliance time specified in those instructions, accomplish the instructions accordingly. (i) Modification At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this 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, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016, except as provided by paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD. 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 (1) 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 Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, dated December 22, 2014; or Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 1, dated March 12, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, dated September 28, 2015. (k) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016, specifies using the latest revision of Drawing 6991119, this AD allows using any revision level of that drawing. (l) Provisions Regarding Reporting Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016; 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. (m) 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. (n) 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 (o)(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. (o) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Phuoc Le, 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: 316-946-4195; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is [[Page 15290]] available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. (p) 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) Cessna Service Letter SL680-53-05, Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015. (ii) Cessna Service Bulletin SB680-53-08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016. (3) 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. (4) 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. (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 Renton, Washington, on March 16, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-05771 Filed 3-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Commercial Airplanes, Attention: 6215; fax 316–517–5802; email bulkhead. Loss of bond integrity could
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 citationpubs@txtav.com; Internet result in a structural failure that could
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/ lead to separation of the cruciform tail
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797– and loss of control of the airplane.
csupport/newlogin.jsp. You may review
1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. this referenced service information at Comments
(4) You may view this service information the FAA, Transport Airplane
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., We gave the public the opportunity to
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Renton, WA. For information on the participate in developing this AD. The
information on the availability of this availability of this material at the FAA, following presents the comments
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. call 425–227–1221. It is also available received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
(5) You may view this service information on the Internet at http:// response to each comment.
that is incorporated by reference at the
www.regulations.gov by searching for Request To Limit Findings to
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– ‘‘Disbonding’’
the availability of this material at NARA, call 3705.
NetJets Aviation, Inc. (NetJets)
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket requested that we revise paragraph (h)
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on of the proposed AD to remove ‘‘cracked
the Internet at http:// paint’’ as a possible finding from the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March inspection. NetJets acknowledged that
16, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– cracked paint, while not a safety
Dionne Palermo, concern on its own, should be
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
3705; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. investigated to ensure that it is not
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. evidence of disbonding. NetJets
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
[FR Doc. 2017–05768 Filed 3–27–17; 8:45 am]
except Federal holidays. The AD docket indicated that the requirement for a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
contains this AD, the regulatory disbond to be repaired per an alternative
evaluation, any comments received, and method of compliance (AMOC) is
other information. The address for the sufficient to ensure that the safety
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION concern is addressed appropriately.
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
We agree with the commenter that
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Management Facility, U.S.
cracked paint may not be a safety
Department of Transportation, Docket
concern on its own; however it is
14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building
evidence that a disbond of the structure
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3705; Directorate may have occurred and should be
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Identifier 2015–NM–168–AD; Amendment investigated further to ensure there is no
DC 20590.
39–18837; AD 2017–06–13] evidence of disbonding. Thus, if cracked
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: paint is found, operators must contact
RIN 2120–AA64 Phuoc Le, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe the FAA for procedures to determine
Branch, ACE–118W, Wichita Aircraft whether the cracked paint was an
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1801 indication of disbonding. We have
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. revised paragraph (h) of this AD to
Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft
Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; clarify that operators must obtain
Company) Airplanes
phone: 316–946–4195; fax: 316–946– instructions from the FAA and comply
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 4107; email: phuoc.le@faa.gov. with those instructions.
Administration (FAA), DOT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule. Request To Have Cessna Engineering
Discussion Drawing Be Made Available
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed NetJets indicated that paragraph (n)(2)
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR of the proposed AD states that the
Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model part 39 by adding an AD that would required service information is available
680 airplanes. This AD was prompted apply to certain Textron Aviation Inc. from Textron. However, Netjets stated
by Textron’s report of a manufacturing Model 680 airplanes. The NPRM that Textron does not provide owners/
defect that affects the durability of the published in the Federal Register on operators with access to Cessna
aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. February 26, 2016 (81 FR 9790) (‘‘the Engineering Drawing 6991115
This AD requires repetitive inspections NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by (‘‘Drawing 6991115’’), which is required
of the aft canted bulkhead; repair if Textron’s report of a manufacturing for compliance with paragraph (i) of the
necessary; and a modification, which defect that affects the durability of the proposed AD. NetJets added that the
would terminate the repetitive aft canted bulkhead metallic structure. required service information is not
inspections. We are issuing this AD to The manufacturing defect directly available at the Federal Register and is
address the unsafe condition on these affects the bond integrity of the vertical not available to owners/operators
products. and horizontal stiffeners on the aft through the source identified in the
DATES: This AD is effective May 2, 2017. canted bulkhead metallic structure. The proposed AD. NetJets indicated that
The Director of the Federal Register NPRM proposed to require repetitive Cessna Service Bulletin SB680–53–08,
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approved the incorporation by reference inspections of the aft canted bulkhead dated September 28, 2015, states that
of certain publications listed in this AD and repair if necessary. The NPRM also only Textron-owned service centers can
as of May 2, 2017. proposed to require a modification complete the modification and have
ADDRESSES: For service information which would terminate the repetitive access to Drawing 6991115. NetJets
identified in this final rule, contact inspections. We are issuing this AD to stated that access to Drawing 6991115
Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, prevent disbonding of the horizontal should be made available to owners/
Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316–517– and vertical stiffeners on the aft canted operators, and the proposed AD should
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under –0328, –0329, –0333, –0334, –0336, –0337, effective date of this AD: Within 1,800 flight
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures –0339, –0340, –0342, –0344, –0346, –0347, hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), –0348, and –0349. after the effective date of this AD.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (2) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes (2) For airplanes that have accumulated
(commonly known as Citation Sovereign+ less than 7,000 total flight hours as of the
in Alaska, and airplanes) having serial numbers: 680–0501, effective date of this AD: Within 3,600 flight
(4) Will not have a significant –0504, –0505, –0509, –0510, –0511, –0512, hours or 48 months, whichever occurs first,
economic impact, positive or negative, –0513, –0514, –0515, –0516, –0517, –0519, after the effective date of this AD.
on a substantial number of small entities –0520, –0522, –0524, –0525, –0526, –0527,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (j) Credit for Previous Actions
and –0531.
Flexibility Act. (1) This paragraph provides credit for
(d) Subject actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of if those actions were performed before the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 53, Fuselage. effective date of this AD using Cessna Service
Letter SL680–53–05, dated December 22,
safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Unsafe Condition 2014; or Cessna Service Letter SL680–53–05,
Safety. This AD was prompted by Textron’s report Revision 1, dated March 12, 2015.
Adoption of the Amendment of a manufacturing defect which affects the (2) This paragraph provides credit for
durability of the aft canted bulkhead metallic actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
Accordingly, under the authority structure. The manufacturing defect directly if those actions were performed before the
delegated to me by the Administrator, affects the bond integrity of the vertical and effective date of this AD using Cessna Service
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as horizontal stiffeners on the aft canted Bulletin SB680–53–08, dated September 28,
follows: bulkhead metallic structure. We are issuing 2015.
this AD to prevent disbonding of the
horizontal and vertical stiffeners on the aft (k) Exceptions to Service Information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Specifications
DIRECTIVES canted bulkhead. Loss of bond integrity
could result in a structural failure that may Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 lead to separation of the cruciform tail and 53–08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016,
continues to read as follows: loss of control of the airplane. specifies using the latest revision of Drawing
6991119, this AD allows using any revision
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Compliance level of that drawing.
Comply with this AD within the
§ 39.13 [Amended] compliance times specified, unless already (l) Provisions Regarding Reporting
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding done. Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB680–
the following new airworthiness 53–08, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016;
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Cessna Service Letter SL680–53–05,
directive (AD): Before the accumulation of 7,000 total Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015;
2017–06–13 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type flight hours, or within 100 flight hours after specify to submit certain information to the
Certificate Previously Held by Cessna the effective date of this AD, whichever manufacturer, this AD does not include that
Aircraft Company): Amendment 39– occurs later, perform a general visual requirement.
18837; Docket No. FAA–2016–3705; inspection for disbonding and paint cracking
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–168–AD. around the edges of the stiffeners on the aft (m) Special Flight Permit
canted bulkhead, in accordance with the Special flight permits, as described in
(a) Effective Date Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
This AD is effective May 2, 2017. Service Letter SL680–53–05, Revision 2, Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
dated September 30, 2015. Repeat the general and 21.199), are not allowed.
(b) Affected ADs
visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to
None. exceed 100 flight hours, until the (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
modification required by paragraph (i) of this (AMOCs)
(c) Applicability
AD is accomplished. (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, ACE–
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. 118W, FAA, has the authority to approve
(Type Certificate previously held by Cessna (h) Repair AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Aircraft Company) Model 680 airplanes, If, during any inspection required by procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
certificated in any category, as identified in paragraph (g) of this AD, any disbonding or accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. cracked paint is found, before further flight, request to your principal inspector or local
(1) Model 680 Sovereign airplanes obtain instructions approved by the Manager, Flight Standards District Office, as
(commonly known as Citation Sovereign Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), appropriate. If sending information directly
airplanes), having serial numbers: 680–0001, ACE–118W, FAA, and, within the to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
–0002, –0006, –0025, –0030, –0031, –0032, compliance time specified in those attention of the person identified in
–0046, –0051, –0057, –0064, –0066, –0067, instructions, accomplish the instructions paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
–0082, –0104, –0108, –0112, –0118, –0120, accordingly. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
–0125, –0132, –0139, –0140, –0141, –0144, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
–0147, –0148, –0149, –0153, –0157, –0160, (i) Modification or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
–0162, –0163, –0164, –0166, –0167, –0169, At the applicable compliance time of the local flight standards district office/
–0170, –0171, –0173, –0174, –0175, –0176, specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this certificate holding district office.
–0177, –0178, –0179, –0180, –0182, –0183, AD, modify the airplane by installing
–0185, –0186, –0192, –0193, –0196, –0200, additional stiffeners on the aft canted (o) Related Information
–0202, –0204, –0205, –0206, –0208, –0211, bulkhead, in accordance with the (1) For more information about this AD,
–0216, –0220, –0221, –0222, –0227, –0229, Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna contact Phuoc Le, Aerospace Engineer,
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–0230, –0231, –0234, –0235, –0236, –0238, Service Bulletin SB680–53–08, Revision 2, Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, Wichita
–0241, –0242, –0243, –0245, –0246, –0249, dated November 2, 2016, except as provided Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA,
–0252, –0253, –0255, –0256, –0257, –0258, by paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD. Doing 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D.
–0260, –0262, –0268, –0270, –0271, –0280, this modification terminates the repetitive Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209;
–0282, –0283, –0284, –0285, –0289, –0291, inspections required by paragraph (g) of this phone: 316–946–4195; fax: 316–946–4107;
–0292, –0296, –0297, –0300, –0301, –0302, AD. email: phuoc.le@faa.gov.
–0303, –0304, –0306, –0307, –0313, –0315, (1) For airplanes that have accumulated (2) Service information identified in this
–0317, –0318, –0322, –0323, –0324, –0327, 7,000 or more total flight hours as of the AD that is not incorporated by reference is
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![15290 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 28, 2017 / Rules and Regulations
available at the addresses specified in available in the docket, go to http:// III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference 0070 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click under authority 33 U.S.C. 499.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket The New Jersey Transit Rail
approved the incorporation by reference Folder on the line associated with this Operations railroad bridge, mile 0.7, the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this rulemaking. Baltic Street bridge, mile 0.9, the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
part 51.
Summer Street bridge, mile 1.3, the
(2) You must use this service information
you have questions on this rule, call or South Street bridge, mile 1.8, and the
as applicable to do the actions required by email Mr. Jeffrey Stieb, Project Officer, Bridge Street bridge, mile 2.1, at the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. First Coast Guard District Bridge Elizabeth River that once required draw
(i) Cessna Service Letter SL680–53–05, Program, telephone 617–223–8364, operations in 33 CFR 117.718(b) were
Revision 2, dated September 30, 2015. email Jeffrey.D.Stieb@uscg.mil. removed in their entirety or converted
(ii) Cessna Service Bulletin SB680–53–08, to fixed bridges over thirty years ago. It
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Revision 2, dated November 2, 2016.
has come to the attention of the Coast
(3) For service information identified in I. Table of Abbreviations
this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Guard that the governing regulation for
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316– CFR Code of Federal Regulations these drawbridges was never removed
517–6215; fax 316–517–5802; email FR Federal Register subsequent to the removal of the
citationpubs@txtav.com; Internet https:// NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking drawbridge or conversion to a fixed
support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/ § Section bridge. The elimination of these
newlogin.jsp. U.S.C. United States Code drawbridges necessitates the removal of
(4) You may view this service information the drawbridge operation regulation in
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, II. Background Information and
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Regulatory History 33 CFR 117.718(b) that pertains to these
information on the availability of this former drawbridges.
The Coast Guard is issuing this final The purpose of this rule is to remove
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information rule without prior notice and 33 CFR 117.718(b), which refers to these
that is incorporated by reference at the opportunity to comment pursuant to bridges, from the CFR since the bridges
National Archives and Records authority under section 4(a) of the are no longer able to be opened.
Administration (NARA). For information on Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
the availability of this material at NARA, call U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision IV. Discussion of Final Rule
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// authorizes an agency to issue a rule
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- The Coast Guard is changing the
without prior notice and opportunity to regulation in 33 CFR 117.718 by
locations.html.
comment when the agency for good removing restrictions related to the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March cause finds that those procedures are
16, 2017.
draw operations for bridges that are no
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary longer drawbridges. The change
Dionne Palermo, to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. removes paragraph (b) of the regulation
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 553(b), the Coast Guard finds that good governing these bridges. This change
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. cause exists for not publishing an NPRM does not affect nor does it alter the
[FR Doc. 2017–05771 Filed 3–27–17; 8:45 am] with respect to this rule because the operating schedule that is currently
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P New Jersey Transit Rail Operations designated paragraph (a), which governs
railroad bridge, mile 0.7, the Baltic the remaining drawbridge on the
Street bridge, mile 0.9, the Summer Elizabeth River.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Street bridge, mile 1.3, the South Street
SECURITY bridge, mile 1.8, and the Bridge Street V. Regulatory Analyses
bridge, mile 2.1 at the Elizabeth River We developed this rule after
Coast Guard that once required draw operations in considering numerous statutes and
33 CFR 117.718(b), have been removed executive orders related to rulemaking.
33 CFR Part 117 in their entirety or converted to a fixed Below we summarize our analyses
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0070] bridge. Therefore, the regulation is no based on a number of these statutes and
longer necessary or applicable and shall executive orders, and we discuss First
RIN 1625–AA09 be removed from publication. It is Amendment rights of protesters.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; unnecessary to publish an NPRM
because this regulatory action does not A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Elizabeth River, Elizabeth, NJ
purport to place any restrictions on Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. mariners but rather removes restrictions direct agencies to assess the costs and
ACTION: Final rule. that have no further use or value. benefits of available regulatory
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast alternatives and, if regulation is
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is removing Guard finds that good cause exists for necessary, to select regulatory
the existing drawbridge operation making this rule effective in less than 30 approaches that maximize net benefits.
regulations for five bridges across the days after publication in the FR. This Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
Elizabeth River. These bridges were rule merely requires an administrative importance of quantifying both costs
either removed in their entirety or change to the CFR in order to omit a and benefits, of reducing costs, of
replaced with a fixed bridge, making the
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regulatory requirement that is no longer harmonizing rules, and of promoting
operating regulations no longer applicable or necessary. The flexibility. This rule has not been
necessary. modifications have already taken place designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
DATES: This rule is effective March 28, and the removal of the regulation will action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
2017. not affect mariners currently operating Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
ADDRESSES: To view documents on this waterway. Therefore, a delayed by the Office of Management and
mentioned in this preamble as being effective date is unnecessary. Budget.
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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 May 2, 2017. | |
| Contact | Phuoc Le, 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: 316-946-4195; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 15287 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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