82 FR 15982 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Models Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 61 (March 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 61 (March 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-05857 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 61 (Friday, March 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15982-15985] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05857] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9531; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-011-AD; Amendment 39-18839; AD 2017-07-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Models Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227- AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This AD was prompted by detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the propeller pitch control for proper torque, with corrections as necessary until required replacement or rework of the PPC assembly to have a threaded hole in the splined end of the shouldered shaft and installation of a secondary retention device is done. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 5, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]; or Honeywell International Inc. 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-2802; phone: (855) 808-6500; email: [email protected]; Internet: https://aerospace.honeywell.com/en/services/maintenance-and-monitoring. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816- 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9531. 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- 9531; 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 Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Justin Carter, ASW-142, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5146; fax: (817) 222- 5960; email: [email protected]; or Kristin Bradley, ASW-143, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5485; fax: (817) 222-5960; 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 M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2016 (81 FR 95528). The NPRM was prompted by reports of the airplane power lever linkage detaching from the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control (PPC) shaft. In flight operations, detachment may result in fuel flow to the engine remaining constant regardless of the power lever movement by the pilot. The orientation of the engine on certain M7 Aerospace airplanes increases the vulnerability of detachment. The PPC lever is an airplane part and its detachment from [[Page 15983]] the TPE311 has been the subject of previous ADs on other airplane type designs. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the PPC lever with corrective action as necessary until required replacement or rework of the PPC assembly to have a threaded hole in the splined end of the shouldered shaft and installation of a secondary retention feature for the airplane control linkage interface is done. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. We have determined that these minor changes: Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-76- 012, dated March 17, 2015; M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-76-007, dated March 17, 2015; and M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7-76-004, dated March 17, 2015; that, in combination with the temporary revisions and service bulletin listed below, describes the actions that must be done for the applicable models to comply with this AD. We also reviewed M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016; M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016; and M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016; that describes procedures for installing the secondary retention device on the PPC assembly and doing a visual inspection of the PPC lever for the applicable models. We also reviewed Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin TPE331-72-2190, dated December 21, 2011, that describes procedures for replacing or reworking the propeller pitch control assembly, incorporating a threaded hole in the splined end of the shouldered shaft, and reassembling the propeller pitch control assembly. 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 this document. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 360 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement or rework of the PPC 19 work-hours x $85 $1,000................. $2,615 $941,400 assembly. per hour = $1,615. Install secondary retention 1 work-hour x $85 10..................... 95 34,200 device. per hour = $85. Visual inspection of PPC lever... .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable......... 42.50 15,300 per hour = $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary adjustments that would be required based on the results of the visual inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these adjustments: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Correct attachment of the PPC lever.... .5 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable.............. $42.50 hour = $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities 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. [[Page 15984]] 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): 2017-07-01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18839; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9531; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-011-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226- T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227- CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes; all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 61, Propellers/Propulsors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control (PPC). We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine PPC, which could result in uncommanded change to the engine power settings with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Applicable M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletins Use the applicable service bulletins as listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD as reference to complete the actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD: (1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-76-012, dated March 17, 2015; (2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-76-007, dated March 17, 2015; or (3) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7-76-004, dated March 17, 2015. (h) PPC Lever Installation (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, visually inspect the PPC lever to assure the attachment is properly installed following the applicable service information listed in paragraph (h)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (2) The rework/replacement required by paragraph (i) of the AD and the installation of the secondary retention device required in paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the repetitive visual inspections of the PPC lever attachment required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (i) Replace or Rework the Propeller Pitch Assembly Within the next 600 hours TIS after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, do the actions in either paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin TPE331-72-2190, dated December 21, 2011, as referenced in the applicable service information listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) this AD. (1) Replace the PPC. Remove the PPC assembly and replace with the applicable new design PPC using the part numbers listed in table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Part Number PPC Assemblies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. PPC Part No. PPC assembly to remove assembly to install ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 869130-11............................................... 70000295-11 869130-12............................................... 70000295-12 869130-13............................................... 70000295-13 869130-14............................................... 70000295-14 869130-16............................................... 70000295-16 869130-17............................................... 70000295-17 869130-18............................................... 70000295-18 869130-19............................................... 70000295-19 869130-30............................................... 70000295-30 895481-1................................................ 70000298-1 895481-2................................................ 70000298-2 895481-4................................................ 70000298-4 895481-5................................................ 70000298-5 895481-6................................................ 70000298-6 895481-7................................................ 70000298-7 895481-17............................................... 70000298-17 895481-18............................................... 70000298-18 895481-19............................................... 70000298-19 895481-20............................................... 70000298-20 895481-22............................................... 70000298-22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Rework the PPC assembly. Inspect the splined end of the shouldered shaft for the presence and good condition of a threaded hole, repairing or replacing the cam assembly, and reworking the PPC assembly as necessary. (j) Secondary Retention Feature (1) Before further flight after the replacement or rework of the PPC assembly required in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD, install the secondary retention feature on the PPC assembly following the applicable service information listed in paragraph (j)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD. (i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (2) The rework/replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD and the installation of the secondary retention device required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the requirement for the repetitive inspections of the PPC lever torque required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), 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, mail it to the attention of one of the people identified in paragraph (l), Related Information, of this AD or email the request to [email protected]. (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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact one of the following people: (1) Justin Carter, ASW-142, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5146; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: [email protected]; or (2) Kristin Bradley, ASW-143, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5485; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: [email protected]. (m) 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. [[Page 15985]] (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-76-012, dated March 17, 2015. (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-76-007, dated March 17, 2015. (iii) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7-76-004, dated March 17, 2015. (iv) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (v) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (vi) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (vii) Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin TPE331-72- 2190, dated December 21, 2011. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]; or Honeywell International Inc. 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-2802; phone: (855) 808-6500; email: [email protected]; Internet: https://aerospace.honeywell.com/en/services/maintenance-and-monitoring. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on March 17, 2017. 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who is the subject of a record to impede Dated: March 24, 2017. 64106. For information on the
the investigation, to tamper with Jonathan R. Cantor, availability of this material at the FAA,
witnesses or evidence, and to avoid Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Department of call 816–329–4148. It is also available
detection or apprehension. Amendment Homeland Security. on the internet at http://
of the records could interfere with [FR Doc. 2017–06327 Filed 3–30–17; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for
ongoing investigations and law BILLING CODE 9110–04–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
enforcement activities and would 9531.
impose an unreasonable administrative
Examining the AD Docket
burden by requiring investigations to be DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
continually reinvestigated. In addition, You may examine the AD docket on
permitting access and amendment to Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
such information could disclose www.regulations.gov by searching for
security-sensitive information that 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
could be detrimental to homeland 9531; or in person at the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9531; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m.
security. Identifier 2015–CE–011–AD; Amendment
(c) From subsection (e)(1) (Relevancy 39–18839; AD 2017–07–01]
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and Necessity of Information) because except Federal holidays. The AD docket
in the course of investigations into RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the regulatory
potential violations of federal law, the evaluation, any comments received, and
Airworthiness Directives; M7 other information. The address for the
accuracy of information obtained or
Aerospace LLC Models Airplanes Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
introduced occasionally may be unclear,
or the information may not be strictly AGENCY: Federal Aviation Document Management Facility, U.S.
relevant or necessary to a specific Administration (FAA), DOT. Department of Transportation, Docket
investigation. In the interests of effective ACTION: Final rule.
Operations, M–30, West Building
law enforcement, it is appropriate to Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
retain all information that may aid in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
establishing patterns of unlawful airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DC 20590.
activity. M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226–T, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ONE
(d) From subsection (e)(2) (Collection SA226–AT, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, OF THE FOLLOWING:
of Information from Individuals) SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, • Justin Carter, ASW–142, Aerospace
because requiring that information be SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227– Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane
collected from the subject of an DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101
investigation would alert the subject to This AD was prompted by detachment Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas
the nature or existence of the of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 76177–1524; telephone: (817) 222–5146;
investigation, thereby interfering with engine propeller pitch control. This AD fax: (817) 222–5960; email:
that investigation and related law requires repetitively inspecting the justin.carter@faa.gov; or
enforcement activities. propeller pitch control for proper • Kristin Bradley, ASW–143,
(e) From subsection (e)(3) (Notice to torque, with corrections as necessary Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO,
Subjects) because providing such until required replacement or rework of FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
detailed information could impede law the PPC assembly to have a threaded Worth, Texas 76177–1524; telephone:
enforcement by compromising the hole in the splined end of the (817) 222–5485; fax: (817) 222–5960;
existence of a confidential investigation shouldered shaft and installation of a email: kristin.bradley@faa.gov.
or reveal the identity of witnesses or secondary retention device is done. We SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
confidential informants. are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
(f) From subsection (e)(5) (Collection condition on these products. Discussion
of Information) because with the DATES: This AD is effective May 5, 2017. We issued a notice of proposed
collection of information for law The Director of the Federal Register rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
enforcement purposes, it is impossible approved the incorporation by reference part 39 by adding an AD that would
to determine in advance what of certain publications listed in this AD apply to certain M7 Aerospace LLC
information is accurate, relevant, timely, as of May 5, 2017. Models SA226–T, SA226–AT, SA226–
and complete. Compliance with ADDRESSES: For service information T(B), SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A),
subsection (e)(5) would preclude DHS identified in this final rule, contact M7 SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A),
agents from using their investigative Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), and
training and exercise of good judgment Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: SA227–TT airplanes. The NPRM
to both conduct and report on (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; published in the Federal Register on
investigations. Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- December 28, 2016 (81 FR 95528). The
(g) From subsection (e)(8) (Notice on us.com; email: MetroTech@ NPRM was prompted by reports of the
Individuals) because compliance would M7Aerospace.com; or Honeywell airplane power lever linkage detaching
interfere with DHS’s ability to obtain, International Inc. 111 S. 34th Street, from the TPE331 engine propeller pitch
serve, and issue subpoenas, warrants, Phoenix, Arizona 85034–2802; phone: control (PPC) shaft. In flight operations,
and other law enforcement mechanisms (855) 808–6500; email: detachment may result in fuel flow to
that may be filed under seal and could AeroTechSupport@honeywell.com; the engine remaining constant
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result in disclosure of investigative Internet: https:// regardless of the power lever movement
techniques, procedures, and evidence. aerospace.honeywell.com/en/services/ by the pilot. The orientation of the
(h) From subsection (g) (Civil maintenance-and-monitoring. You may engine on certain M7 Aerospace
Remedies) to the extent that the system view this referenced service information airplanes increases the vulnerability of
is exempt from other specific at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, detachment. The PPC lever is an
subsections of the Privacy Act. 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri airplane part and its detachment from
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Adoption of the Amendment AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals presence and good condition of a threaded
not to exceed 100 hours TIS, visually inspect hole, repairing or replacing the cam
Accordingly, under the authority the PPC lever to assure the attachment is assembly, and reworking the PPC assembly
delegated to me by the Administrator, properly installed following the applicable as necessary.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as service information listed in paragraph
follows: (h)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD, as applicable. (j) Secondary Retention Feature
(i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace (1) Before further flight after the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS SA226 Series Maintenance Manual replacement or rework of the PPC assembly
DIRECTIVES Temporary Revision 71–02, dated March 15, required in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD,
2016. install the secondary retention feature on the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7 PPC assembly following the applicable
continues to read as follows: Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance service information listed in paragraph
Manual Temporary Revision 71–03, dated (j)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. March 15, 2016. (i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace
§ 39.13 [Amended] (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter SA226 Series Maintenance Manual
Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Temporary Revision 71–02, dated March 15,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Commuter Category Maintenance Manual 2016.
the following new airworthiness Temporary Revision 71–02, dated March 15, (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7
directive (AD): 2016. Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance
(2) The rework/replacement required by Manual Temporary Revision 71–03, dated
2017–07–01 M7 Aerospace LLC: paragraph (i) of the AD and the installation
Amendment 39–18839; Docket No. March 15, 2016.
of the secondary retention device required in (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter
FAA–2016–9531; Directorate Identifier
paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series
2015–CE–011–AD.
repetitive visual inspections of the PPC lever Commuter Category Maintenance Manual
(a) Effective Date attachment required by paragraph (h)(1) of Temporary Revision 71–02, dated March 15,
This AD is effective May 5, 2017. this AD. 2016.
(i) Replace or Rework the Propeller Pitch (2) The rework/replacement required by
(b) Affected ADs
Assembly paragraph (i) of this AD and the installation
None. of the secondary retention device required by
Within the next 600 hours TIS after May
(c) Applicability paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the
5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or
within the next 12 months after May 5, 2017 requirement for the repetitive inspections of
This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC the PPC lever torque required in paragraph
SA226–T, SA226–AT, SA226–T(B), SA226– (the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first, do the actions in either (h) of this AD.
TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–
BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD following (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
and SA227–TT airplanes; all serial numbers, the Accomplishment Instructions in (AMOCs)
certificated in any category. Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane
TPE331–72–2190, dated December 21, 2011,
(d) Subject Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
as referenced in the applicable service
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ information listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or
(3) this AD. requested using the procedures found in 14
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Code 61, Propellers/Propulsors. (1) Replace the PPC. Remove the PPC
assembly and replace with the applicable send your request to your principal inspector
(e) Unsafe Condition new design PPC using the part numbers or local Flight Standards District Office, as
This AD was prompted by detachment of listed in table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. appropriate. If sending information directly
the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine to the manager of the ACO, mail it to the
propeller pitch control (PPC). We are issuing attention of one of the people identified in
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(1) OF THIS paragraph (l), Related Information, of this AD
this AD to prevent detachment of the power
lever linkage to the TPE331 engine PPC,
AD—PART NUMBER PPC ASSEMBLIES or email the request to 9-asw-FWACO@
which could result in uncommanded change faa.gov.
to the engine power settings with consequent Part No. PPC (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Part No. PPC assembly to assembly to notify your appropriate principal inspector,
loss of control. remove install or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(f) Compliance of the local flight standards district office/
869130–11 ............................ 70000295–11 certificate holding district office.
Comply with this AD within the
869130–12 ............................ 70000295–12
compliance times specified, unless already (l) Related Information
869130–13 ............................ 70000295–13
done.
869130–14 ............................ 70000295–14 For more information about this AD,
(g) Applicable M7 Aerospace LLC Service 869130–16 ............................ 70000295–16 contact one of the following people:
Bulletins 869130–17 ............................ 70000295–17 (1) Justin Carter, ASW–142, Aerospace
Use the applicable service bulletins as 869130–18 ............................ 70000295–18 Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification
listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) of this 869130–19 ............................ 70000295–19 Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood
AD as reference to complete the actions in 869130–30 ............................ 70000295–30 Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524;
paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD: 895481–1 .............................. 70000298–1 telephone: (817) 222–5146; fax: (817) 222–
(1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series 895481–2 .............................. 70000298–2 5960; email: justin.carter@faa.gov; or
Service Bulletin 226–76–012, dated March 895481–4 .............................. 70000298–4 (2) Kristin Bradley, ASW–143, Aerospace
17, 2015; 895481–5 .............................. 70000298–5 Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101
(2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series 895481–6 .............................. 70000298–6 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–
Service Bulletin 227–76–007, dated March 895481–7 .............................. 70000298–7 1524; telephone: (817) 222–5485; fax: (817)
17, 2015; or 895481–17 ............................ 70000298–17 222–5960; email: kristin.bradley@faa.gov.
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(3) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series 895481–18 ............................ 70000298–18
895481–19 ............................ 70000298–19 (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7–
76–004, dated March 17, 2015. 895481–20 ............................ 70000298–20 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
895481–22 ............................ 70000298–22 approved the incorporation by reference
(h) PPC Lever Installation (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) (2) Rework the PPC assembly. Inspect the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this splined end of the shouldered shaft for the part 51.
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(2) You must use this service information Final rule; request for
ACTION: Examining the AD Docket
as applicable to do the actions required by comments.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. You may examine the AD docket on
(i) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the Internet at http://
Service Bulletin 226–76–012, dated March airworthiness directive (AD) for all www.regulations.gov by searching for
17, 2015. Airbus Model A330–243, –243F, –341, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series
–342, and –343 airplanes. This AD 0245; or in person at the Docket
Service Bulletin 227–76–007, dated March Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
17, 2015. requires an inspection to determine if
affected hydraulic pressure tube p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(iii) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Federal holidays. The AD docket
Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7– assemblies are installed, and
replacement with serviceable hydraulic contains this AD, the regulatory
76–004, dated March 17, 2015.
(iv) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series pressure tube assemblies if necessary. evaluation, any comments received, and
Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision This AD also requires repetitive other information. The street address for
71–02, dated March 15, 2016. replacements of serviceable hydraulic the Docket Operations office (telephone
(v) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series pressure tube assemblies. This AD was 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision
prompted by a determination that cracks section. Comments will be available in
71–03, dated March 15, 2016. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
(vi) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter can develop on the ripple damper of the
hydraulic pressure tube assembly and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Category Maintenance Manual Temporary
Revision 71–02, dated March 15, 2016. reports of failure of the ripple damper Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
(vii) Honeywell International Inc. Service of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly. International Branch, ANM–116,
Bulletin TPE331–72–2190, dated December We are issuing this AD to address the Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
21, 2011. unsafe condition on these products. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(3) For service information identified in 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 fax 425–227–1149.
NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 17, 2017.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
78216; phone: (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) The Director of the Federal Register
804–7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- approved the incorporation by reference Discussion
us.com; email: MetroTech@ of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency
M7Aerospace.com; or Honeywell as of April 17, 2017.
International Inc. 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
We must receive comments on this for the Member States of the European
Arizona 85034–2802; phone: (855) 808–6500; AD by May 15, 2017.
email: AeroTechSupport@honeywell.com; Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Internet: https://aerospace.honeywell.com/ ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Directive 2017–0041, dated February 24,
en/services/maintenance-and-monitoring. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2017; corrected February 28, 2017
(4) You may view this service information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following (referred to after this as the Mandatory
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 methods: Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the condition for all Airbus Model A330–
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. instructions for submitting comments.
(5) You may view this service information 243, –243F, –341, –342, and –343
• Fax: 202–493–2251. airplanes. The MCAI states:
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records • Mail: U.S. Department of
Following introduction in-service of
Administration (NARA). For information on Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Airbus modification (mod) 205242, a new
the availability of this material at NARA, call 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room hydraulic pressure tube assembly Part
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Number (P/N) AE711121–18 was installed,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Washington, DC 20590. one on each engine, with an integral ripple
locations.html. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of damper. It was determined that, at a
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on March Transportation, Docket Operations, M– relatively low number of cycles, cracks can
17, 2017. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room develop on the ripple damper weld of this
new hydraulic pressure tube, which could
William Schinstock, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
lead to hydraulic leakage and consequent
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 loss of the green hydraulic system. Recently,
Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except there has been a high rate of failure of the
[FR Doc. 2017–05857 Filed 3–30–17; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. affected dampers that, if continued, may
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
For service information identified in exceed the overall safety objective of the
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, certified design.
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond This condition, if not corrected, could, in
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac combination with other system failures,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION result in reduced control of the aeroplane.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
Federal Aviation Administration 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; A71L012–16 Revision 01, to provide
14 CFR Part 39 Internet http://www.airbus.com. You instructions to replace the hydraulic pressure
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0245; Directorate
may view this referenced service tube assembly P/N AE711121–18 with an
information at the FAA, Transport improved assembly, P/N AE711121–18 Rev
Identifier 2017–NM–023–AD; Amendment
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue A, equipped with a double-welded ripple
39–18841; AD 2017–07–05]
SW., Renton, WA. For information on damper.
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RIN 2120–AA64 For the reasons described above, this
the availability of this material at the
[EASA] AD requires [inspection for and]
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also replacement of each affected hydraulic
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
available on the Internet at http:// pressure tube assembly with a [serviceable]
Airplanes
www.regulations.gov by searching for tube assembly having the double welded
AGENCY:Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ripple damper installed. This [EASA] AD
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0245. also requires implementation of a life limit
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 5, 2017. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 15982 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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