82 FR 17542 - Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 69 (April 12, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 69 (April 12, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-06960 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17542-17545] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-06960] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0283; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD; Amendment 39-18849; AD 2017-07-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes. This AD requires fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the inspection results to the FAA. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 12, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 12, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by May 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., [[Page 17543]] Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534- 2395; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0283. 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-2017- 0283; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report of an event on an American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplane. In this event the pilot reported a stuck aileron during some phases of flight. The pilot was able to ``un- stick'' the aileron and land the airplane. Upon inspection, the operator found cracked structure around several of the aileron hinges. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the aileron support structure; leading to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017. The service information describes procedures for initial and repetitive inspections of the aileron hinge rib and support. 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. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.'' This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA so that appropriate FAA-approved repair action can be incorporated and the information can be evaluated for any possible future inspections or modifications. Differences Between the AD and the Service Information American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, requires repetitive inspections. The FAA has not determined whether these intervals are appropriate. This AD includes fabrication and installation of a placard limiting aerobatic flight for the 10 flight hours allowed prior to the inspection. The service information does not contain such a placard limitation. The service information requires reporting inspection results to American Champion. This AD requires reporting of inspection results to the FAA. The service information does not address corrective actions if cracks are found. This AD will not allow further flight for airplanes with known cracks. The actions required by this AD take precedence over the service information. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because these cracks can lead to a loss of control and current evidence suggests they are growing rapidly. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0283 and Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 64 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabrication of placard, inspection of 2 work-hours x $85 per $100 $270.00 $17,280 aileron hinge rib and support, and hour = $170.00. report of findings to the FAA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 17544]] Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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. 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): 2017-07-10 American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Amendment 39-18849; Docket No. FAA-2017-0283; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 12, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes that are certificated in any category: (i) Serial numbers 1116-2012 through 1120-2012, and 1122-2012 and up; and (ii) any Model 8KCAB airplane equipped with part number 4-2142 exposed balance ailerons. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Restrict Airplane Operation As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), the airplane is restricted to non-aerobatic flight until the actions required in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD are done, as applicable. This restriction is done as follows: (1) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), fabricate a placard using at least \1/8\ inch letters with the words ``AEROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED'' on it and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view. (2) This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (h) Inspection (1) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the aileron hinge rib and support following American Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017. (2) If no cracks are found, during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard prohibiting aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD can be removed. (3) If cracks are found during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, no further flight is permitted until an FAA-approved repair for this AD has been accomplished. There is currently no fix for airplanes with cracks in this area so such airplanes could not be operated until a repair that was FAA-approved specifically for the AD is incorporated. (4) Within 10 days after the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or within 10 days after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the inspection results to the FAA at the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Submit the report to the FAA using the contact information found in paragraph (j) of this AD. Include in the report the following information: (i) Hours TIS on the airplane since the affected part was installed, (ii) crack length, and (iii) location for all cracks found. (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the [[Page 17545]] burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago 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, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Chicago ACO, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected]. (l) 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) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For American Champion Aircraft Corp. service information identified in this AD, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. (4) 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. (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 April 3, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-06960 Filed 4-11-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Reason Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
This AD was prompted by dislodged telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. 31, 2017.
engine fan cowl access panels. We are issuing (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Michael Kaszycki,
this AD to prevent damage to the fuselage notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
and flight control surfaces from dislodged or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
engine fan cowl panels, and prevent incorrect of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. [FR Doc. 2017–07091 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am]
weight and balance calculations. Incorrect
weight and balance calculations may shift the (ii) Global AMOC 15–36, dated August 28, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
center of gravity beyond approved design 2015, is approved as an AMOC for the
parameters and affect in-flight control, which corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
could endanger passengers and crew. this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
(f) Compliance effective date of this AD, for any requirement Federal Aviation Administration
Comply with this AD within the in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
compliance times specified, unless already a manufacturer, the action must be 14 CFR Part 39
done. accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0283; Directorate
(g) Retained Fastener Installation, with FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Identifier 2017–CE–009–AD; Amendment
Revised Service Information (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design 39–18849; AD 2017–07–10]
This paragraph restates the requirements of Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–03–01, with the DAO, the approval must include the
revised service information. Within 6,000 DAO-authorized signature.
Airworthiness Directives; American
flight hours after March 17, 2015 (the
(k) Related Information Champion Aircraft Corp.
effective date of AD 2015–03–01): Install
attaching hardware on the left and right (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
engine fan cowl access panels and the nacelle Administration (FAA), DOT.
attaching structures, in accordance with the Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–20R1,
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier dated August 12, 2015. This MCAI may be ACTION: Final rule; request for
Service Bulletin 601R–71–034, Revision B, found in the AD docket on the Internet at comments.
dated August 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Bulletin, 601R–71–034, Revision D, dated and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6897. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
October 7, 2016. As of the effective date of (2) Service information identified in this airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
this AD, only Bombardier Service Bulletin, AD that is not incorporated by reference is American Champion Aircraft Corp.
601R–71–034, Revision D, dated October 7, available at the addresses specified in Model 8KCAB airplanes. This AD
2016, may be used. paragraphs (l)(5) and (l)(6) of this AD. requires fabrication and installation of a
(h) Inserting Weight and Balance Data (l) Material Incorporated by Reference placard to prohibit aerobatic flight,
Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective (1) The Director of the Federal Register inspection of the aileron hinge rib and
date of this AD, revise the applicable Weight approved the incorporation by reference support, and a reporting requirement of
and Balance Manual to include the weight (IBR) of the service information listed in this the inspection results to the FAA. This
and balance data specified in Bombardier paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD was prompted by a report of a
Service Bulletin, 601R–71–034, Revision D, part 51. cracked hinge support and cracked
dated October 7, 2016. (2) You must use this service information hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss
as applicable to do the actions required by of control with the aileron binding
(i) Credit for Previous Actions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
against the cove. We are issuing this AD
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, approved for IBR on May 17, 2017. to correct the unsafe condition on these
if those actions were performed before the (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–71– products.
effective date of this AD using Bombardier 034, Revision D, dated October 7, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective April 12,
Service Bulletin 601R–71–034, dated March (ii) Reserved. 2017.
31, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– (4) The following service information was The Director of the Federal Register
71–034, Revision A, dated April 28, 2014; or approved for IBR on March 17, 2015 (80 FR approved the incorporation by reference
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–71–034, 7298, February 10, 2015).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–71–
of a certain publication listed in this AD
Revision C, dated May 8, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for 034, Revision B, dated August 1, 2014. as of April 12, 2017.
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, (ii) Reserved. We must receive comments on this
if those actions were performed before the (5) For service information identified in AD by May 30, 2017.
effective date of this AD using Bombardier this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Service Bulletin 601R–71–034, Revision C, Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
dated May 8, 2015. Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
855–7401; email thd.crj@
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
methods:
The following provisions also apply to this www.bombardier.com. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
AD: (6) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, instructions for submitting comments.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, information on the availability of this • Mail: U.S. Department of
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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AD, if requested using the procedures found (7) You may view this service information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
39.19, send your request to your principal National Archives and Records
inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (NARA). For information on
Washington, DC 20590.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Program Manager, Continuing Operational www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart locations.html. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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Paperwork Reduction Act (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation aerobatic flight until the actions required in
in Alaska, and paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD are
A federal agency may not conduct or done, as applicable. This restriction is done
sponsor, and a person is not required to (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, as follows:
respond to, nor shall a person be subject (1) Before further flight after April 12, 2017
to penalty for failure to comply with a on a substantial number of small entities
(the effective date of this AD), fabricate a
collection of information subject to the under the criteria of the Regulatory placard using at least 1⁄8 inch letters with the
requirements of the Paperwork Flexibility Act. words ‘‘AEROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED’’
Reduction Act unless that collection of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 on it and install the placard on the
information displays a current valid instrument panel within the pilot’s clear
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation view.
OMB control number. The control
safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) This action may be performed by the
number for the collection of information
Safety. owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The private pilot certificate and must be entered
paperwork cost associated with this AD Adoption of the Amendment into the aircraft records showing compliance
has been detailed in the Costs of Accordingly, under the authority with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9
Compliance section of this document delegated to me by the Administrator, (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The
and includes time for reviewing the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as record must be maintained as required by 14
instructions, as well as completing and follows: CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
reviewing the collection of information. (h) Inspection
Therefore, all reporting associated with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Within the next 10 hours time-in-
this AD is mandatory. Comments DIRECTIVES service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the
concerning the accuracy of this burden effective date of this AD), inspect the aileron
and suggestions for reducing the burden ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 hinge rib and support following American
should be directed to the FAA at 800 continues to read as follows: Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017.
DC 20591. ATTN: Information (2) If no cracks are found, during the
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. § 39.13 [Amended] inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding this AD, the placard prohibiting aerobatic
Authority for This Rulemaking flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD
the following new airworthiness
Title 49 of the United States Code can be removed.
directive (AD): (3) If cracks are found during the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2017–07–10 American Champion Aircraft inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of
Corp.: Amendment 39–18849; Docket this AD, no further flight is permitted until
section 106, describes the authority of an FAA-approved repair for this AD has been
No. FAA–2017–0283; Directorate
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2017–CE–009–AD. accomplished. There is currently no fix for
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more airplanes with cracks in this area so such
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date
airplanes could not be operated until a repair
authority. This AD is effective April 12, 2017. that was FAA-approved specifically for the
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs AD is incorporated.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (4) Within 10 days after the inspection
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability within 10 days after April 12, 2017 (the
section, Congress charges the FAA with effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
This AD applies to the following American later, report the inspection results to the FAA
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB at the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office
air commerce by prescribing regulations airplanes that are certificated in any category: (ACO). Submit the report to the FAA using
for practices, methods, and procedures (i) Serial numbers 1116–2012 through the contact information found in paragraph
the Administrator finds necessary for 1120–2012, and 1122–2012 and up; and (j) of this AD. Include in the report the
safety in air commerce. This regulation (ii) any Model 8KCAB airplane equipped
following information:
is within the scope of that authority with part number 4–2142 exposed balance
(i) Hours TIS on the airplane since the
ailerons.
because it addresses an unsafe condition affected part was installed,
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject (ii) crack length, and
products identified in this rulemaking Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ (iii) location for all cracks found.
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of America (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Code 57, Wings. Statement
Regulatory Findings
(e) Unsafe Condition A federal agency may not conduct or
This AD will not have federalism sponsor, and a person is not required to
implications under Executive Order This AD was prompted by a report of a
cracked hinge support and cracked hinge respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
13132. This AD will not have a a penalty for failure to comply with a
ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control
substantial direct effect on the States, on with the aileron binding against the cove. We collection of information subject to the
the relationship between the national are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
government and the States, or on the aileron support structure, which may lead to Act unless that collection of information
distribution of power and excessive deflection, binding of the control displays a current valid OMB Control
responsibilities among the various surface, and potential loss of control. Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
levels of government.
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(f) Compliance reporting for this collection of information is
For the reasons discussed above, I estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per
Comply with this AD within the
certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already response, including the time for reviewing
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done. instructions, completing and reviewing the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, collection of information. All responses to
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (g) Restrict Airplane Operation this collection of information are mandatory.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date of Comments concerning the accuracy of this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), this AD), the airplane is restricted to non- burden and suggestions for reducing the
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burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Q,16 10–K,17 20–F 18 and 40–F 19 under
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC COMMISSION the Exchange Act; 20 Rule 2–02 21 and
20591, Attn: Information Collection Rule 3–02 22 of Regulation S–X; 23 Rule
Clearance Officer, AES–200. 17 CFR Parts 210, 227, 229, 230, 239, 100 24 and Rule 201 25 of Regulation
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 240, and 249 Crowdfunding; 26 and Items 301,27
(AMOCs) [Release Nos. 33–10332; 34–80355; File No. 303,28 308,29 402 30 and 1101 31 of
(1) The Manager, Chicago ACO, FAA, has S7–09–16] Regulation S–K.32
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, I. Introduction
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if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, We are adopting several technical
Inflation Adjustments and Other amendments to conform our rules and
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Technical Amendments Under Titles I forms to certain provisions of Title I of
appropriate. If sending information directly and III of the Jobs Act the JOBS Act.33 Title I amended the
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Securities Act and the Exchange Act to
attention of the person identified in Commission. provide several exemptions from a
paragraph (j) of this AD. number of shareholder voting,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, ACTION: Final rule; technical
disclosure and other regulatory
notify your appropriate principal inspector, amendments; interpretation. requirements for an issuer that qualifies
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager as an ‘‘emerging growth company’’ 34
of the local flight standards district office/
SUMMARY: We are adopting technical
amendments to conform several rules (‘‘EGC’’). Specifically, the regulatory
certificate holding district office.
and forms to amendments made to the
16 17 CFR 249.308a.
(k) Related Information Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’) 17 17 CFR 249.310.
For more information about this AD, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 18 17 CFR 249.220f.
contact Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, (‘‘Exchange Act’’) by Title I of the 19 17 CFR 249.240f.
FAA, Chicago ACO, 2300 East Devon Jumpstart Our Business Startups 20 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois (‘‘JOBS’’) Act. To effectuate inflation 21 17 CFR 210.2–02.
60018; telephone: (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) adjustments required under Title I and 22 17 CFR 210.3–02.
294–7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov. Title III of the JOBS Act, we are also 23 17 CFR 210.1–01 et seq.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference adopting new rules that include an 24 17 CFR 227.100.
25 17 CFR 227.201.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register inflation-adjusted threshold in the
26 17 CFR 227.100 et seq.
approved the incorporation by reference definition of the term ‘‘emerging growth 27 17 CFR 229.301.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this company’’ as well as amendments to 28 17 CFR 229.303.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR adjust the dollar amounts in Regulation 29 17 CFR 229.308.
part 51. Crowdfunding. 30 17 CFR 229.402.
(2) You must use this service information DATES: Effective April 12, 2017. 31 17 CFR 229.1101.
as applicable to do the actions required by 32 17 CFR 229.10 et seq.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 33 Public Law 112–106, 126 Stat. 306 (2012).
(i) American Champion Aircraft Corp. With regard to the amendments to 34 Section 101(a) of the JOBS Act amended
Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017. Regulation Crowdfunding, Julie Davis at Section 2(a) of the Securities Act [15 U.S.C. 77b(a)]
(ii) Reserved. (202) 551–3460, in the Office of Small and Section 3(a) of the Exchange Act [15 U.S.C.
(3) For American Champion Aircraft Corp. Business Policy, Division of Corporation 78c(a)] to define an ‘‘emerging growth company’’ as
service information identified in this AD, Finance, and with regard to the other an issuer with less than $1 billion in total annual
gross revenues during its most recently completed
contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., amendments, N. Sean Harrison at (202) fiscal year. If an issuer qualifies as an EGC on the
P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., 551–3430, in the Office of Rulemaking, first day of its fiscal year, it maintains that status
Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) Division of Corporation Finance, U.S. until the earliest of (1) the last day of the fiscal year
534–6315; fax: (262) 534–2395; email: aca- Securities and Exchange Commission, of the issuer during which it has total annual gross
engineering@tds.net; Internet: http:// revenues of $1 billion or more; (2) the last day of
100 F Street NE., Washington, DC its fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the
www.americanchampionaircraft.com/
20549. first sale of its common equity securities pursuant
service-letters.html.
to an effective registration statement; (3) the date on
(4) You may view this referenced service SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are which the issuer has, during the previous three-year
information at the FAA, Small Airplane adopting amendments to Rule 405 1 and period, issued more than $1 billion in non-
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Forms C,2 S–1,3 S–3,4 S–4,5 S–8,6 S–11,7 convertible debt; or (4) the date on which the issuer
Missouri 64106. For information on the F–1,8 F–3 9 and F–4 10 under the is deemed to be a ‘‘large accelerated filer’’ (as
availability of this material at the FAA, call defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b–2). See Section
Securities Act; 11 Rule 12b–2,12 Rule 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act [15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(19)]
(816) 329–4148. 14a–21 13 and Forms 10,14 8–K,15 10– and Section 3(a)(80) of the Exchange Act [15 U.S.C.
(5) You may view this service information
78c(a)(80)]. A ‘‘large accelerated filer’’ is an issuer
that is incorporated by reference at the 1 17 that, as of the end of its fiscal year, has an aggregate
CFR 230.405.
National Archives and Records 2 17 worldwide market value of the voting and non-
CFR 239.900.
Administration (NARA). For information on 3 17 CFR 239.11. voting common equity held by its non-affiliates of
the availability of this material at NARA, call 4 17 CFR.239.13.
$700 million or more, as measured on the last
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// business day of the issuer’s most recently
5 17 CFR 239.25.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- completed second fiscal quarter; has been subject to
6 17 CFR 239.16b.
the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
locations.html. 7 17 CFR 239.18. Exchange Act for a period of at least twelve
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 8 17 CFR 239.31. calendar months; has filed at least one annual
3, 2017. 9 17 CFR 239.33. report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
10 17 CFR 239.34. Exchange Act; and is not eligible to use the scaled
Melvin Johnson, disclosure requirements under Regulation S–K for
11 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 12 17 CFR 240.12b–2.
smaller reporting companies for its annual and
Aircraft Certification Service. quarterly reports. See Exchange Act Rule 12b–2. In
13 17 CFR 240.14a–21.
Section IV.A of this release, we explain how we are
[FR Doc. 2017–06960 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] 14 17 CFR 249.210.
adjusting for inflation the revenue threshold to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 15 17 CFR 249.308. qualify as an EGC, as required by the JOBS Act.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 12, 2017. | |
| Contact | Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 17542 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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