82 FR 23497 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
| Page Range | 23497-23500 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10391 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 23, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23497-23500] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10391] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0450; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-013-AD; Amendment 39-18883; AD 2017-10-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 402C and 414A airplanes (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company). This AD requires inspecting the nacelle fittings for cracks, replacing if necessary, and reporting the results of the inspection to the FAA. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on certain nacelle fittings. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 7, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 7, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by July 7, 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- [[Page 23498]] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 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 Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.txtav.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0450. 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- 0450; 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: Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4152; fax: (316) 946-4107, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report from an operator who discovered a failed nacelle fitting on a Textron Aviation Inc. Model 402C airplane. The nacelle fitting was completely cracked through and no longer functioned as intended. Investigation revealed that the part was not manufactured in accordance with the design specification. We have determined that out- of-tolerance parts may lead to premature failure caused by metal fatigue. The Textron Aviation Inc. Model 414A airplanes share a similar design in the affected area to that of the Model 402C airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the nacelle fitting, which could lead to engine nacelle separation and 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 Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL-54-02, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2017. The service letter describes procedures for inspecting the nacelle fittings for cracks and replacing if necessary. 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. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA so that appropriate information can be evaluated for any possible change in future inspections. 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 cracks in the nacelle fitting may cause the fitting to fail, which could lead to engine nacelle separation and loss of control. 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-2017-0450 and Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-013-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 555 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect nacelle fittings.............. 2 work-hours x $85 per N/A $170 $94,350 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need these replacements: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-21 (this 80 work-hours x $85 per hour = $4,084 $10,884 is the replacement part for P/N 5292029-9, $6,800. which is no longer in production). [[Page 23499]] Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-22 (this 80 work-hours x $85 per hour = 3,985 10,785 is the replacement part for P/N 5292029-10, $6,800. which is no longer in production). Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-23 (this 80 work-hours x $85 per hour = 5,373 12,173 is the replacement part for P/N 5292029-11, $6,800. which is no longer in production). Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-24 (this 80 work-hours x $85 per hour = 5,373 12,173 is the replacement part for P/N 5292029-12, $6,800. which is no longer in production). Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-21 and P/N 128 work-hours x $85 per hour = 4,084 20,337 5292029-23 (both left-hand engine beam $10,880. 5,373 fittings). Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-22 and P/N 128 work-hours x $85 per hour = 3,985 20,238 5292029-24 (both right-hand engine beam $10,880. 5,373 fittings). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2017-10-09 Textron Aviation Inc.: Amendment 39-18883; Docket No. FAA-2017-0450; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-013-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 402C airplanes, serial numbers 402C0001 through 402C1020, and Model 414A airplanes, serial numbers 414A0001 through 414A1212, that are certificated in any category; and are equipped with either of the following: (1) Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47, ``Lower Front Wing Spar Cap Inspection/Modification,'' Original Issue, Revision A, or Revision B; or (2) Nacelle fittings part numbers (P/Ns) 5292029-9, 5292029-10, 5292029-11, 5292029-12, 5292029-21, 5292029-22, 5292029-23, or 5292029-24. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: P/Ns 5292029-9, 5292029-10, 5292029-11, 5292029-12, 5292029-21, 5292029-22, 5292029-23, or 5292029-24 were installed when the Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47 was installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5415; Nacelles/Pylons. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on certain nacelle fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks on the nacelle fitting, which could cause the nacelle fitting to fail. This failure could result in engine nacelle separation and loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Inspect the nacelle fitting following the Accomplishment Instructions (except for paragraph 6) in Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL-54-02, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2017, at the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (2) of this AD. (1) For airplanes with less than 7,400 hours time-in-service (TIS) on the affected nacelle fitting: Before or upon accumulating 3,500 hours (TIS) on the nacelle fitting or within the next 100 hours TIS after June 7, 2017 (the [[Page 23500]] effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. Repetitively thereafter inspect every 120 hours TIS until the nacelle fitting has reached 7,500 hours TIS. When the airplane reaches 7,500 hours TIS on the affected nacelle fitting, the repetitive inspection time must be changed to 60 hours TIS. A 10-hour TIS grace period is allowed for those airplanes between 51 and 110 hours TIS for the first repetitive inspection when the airplane reaches 7,500 hours TIS on the nacelle. (2) For airplanes with 7,400 hours TIS or more on the affected nacelle fitting: Before or upon accumulating 7,500 hours TIS on the nacelle fitting or within the next 25 hours TIS after June 7, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. Repetitively thereafter inspect every 60 hours TIS. (h) Replacement (1) If cracks are found during any inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the cracked nacelle fitting. (2) If a cracked nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-9, 5292029-10, 5292029-11, 5292029-12, 5292029-21, 5292029-22, 5292029-23, or 5292029-24, is replaced with a new nacelle fitting P/N 5292029-9, 5292029-10, 5292029-11, 5292029-12, 5292029-21, 5292029-22, 5292029- 23, or 5292029-24, the new part is subject to the requirements of this AD. (i) Reporting Requirement Within 10 days after doing the initial inspection in paragraph (g) of this AD or within 10 days after June 7, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, using the Attachment to Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL-54-02, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2017, ``Visual Inspection Results Form,'' complete the report and send a copy to the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) at the address listed in paragraph (m) of this AD or by email to [email protected]. (j) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for the inspections required in paragraph (g) of this AD if done before June 7, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), following Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL-54-02, dated December 23, 2016, or Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL-54-02, Revision 1, dated March 22, 2017. (k) 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 burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 (m) 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. (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4152; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. (n) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service Letter MEL- 54-02, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Textron Aviation Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, KS 67215; telephone: (316) 517- 5800; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.txtav.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2017-0450. (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 May 9, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10391 Filed 5-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Definition of Serviceable EPSU AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using National Archives and Records
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Administration (NARA). For information on
EPSU is one that meets the criteria in principal inspector, or lacking a principal the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. inspector, the manager of the local flight 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial standards district office/certificate holding www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
number that is not included figure 1 to district office. locations.html.
paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 27,
(2) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial 2017.
number that is included in figure 1 to actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Paul Bernado,
paragraph (g) of this AD, but has a control
sticker marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001.’’ by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(3) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt B, or later
the European Aviation Safety Agency [FR Doc. 2017–10258 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am]
amendment.
(EASA); or ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(i) Alternative Modification of Affected Régional’s EASA Design Organization
EPSU Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA-
In lieu of the replacement required by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
authorized signature.
paragraph (g) of this AD, modification of an
affected EPSU may be done in accordance (m) Related Information Federal Aviation Administration
with the Accomplishment Instructions of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
COBHAM Service Bulletin 301–3100–33– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015. 14 CFR Part 39
2016–0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition April 12, 2016; for related information. This [Docket No. FAA–2017–0450; Directorate
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Identifier 2017–CE–013–AD; Amendment
As of the effective date of this AD, no Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 39–18883; AD 2017–10–09]
person may install on any airplane any EPSU searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
having P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial 2016–9430. RIN 2120–AA64
number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) (2) For more information about this AD,
of this AD, unless it has a control sticker contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Airworthiness Directives; Textron
marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001.’’ Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Aviation Inc. Airplanes
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This paragraph provides credit for actions Administration (FAA), DOT.
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- ACTION: Final rule; request for
actions were performed before the effective AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
date of this AD using the applicable service comments.
(3) Service information identified in this
information identified in paragraph (k)(1), AD that is not incorporated by reference is
(k)(2), (k)(3), (k)(4), (k)(5), or (k)(6) of this AD, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
available at the addresses specified in airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
provided it can be determined that no EPSU paragraphs (n)(3), (n)(4), and (n)(5) of this
having a serial number listed in figure 1 to AD.
Textron Aviation Inc. Models 402C and
paragraph (g) of this AD has been installed 414A airplanes (type certificate
on that airplane since the actions in the (n) Material Incorporated by Reference previously held by Cessna Aircraft
applicable service bulletin were completed. (1) The Director of the Federal Register Company). This AD requires inspecting
(1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050, approved the incorporation by reference the nacelle fittings for cracks, replacing
dated December 11, 2015. (IBR) of the service information listed in this if necessary, and reporting the results of
(2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016. the inspection to the FAA. This AD was
part 51.
(3) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050, prompted by reports of cracks found on
(2) You must use this service information
Revision 02, dated May 2, 2016. as applicable to do the actions required by certain nacelle fittings. We are issuing
(4) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. this AD to correct the unsafe condition
dated December 11, 2015. (i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050, on these products.
(5) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, Revision 03, dated May 25, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective June 7, 2017.
Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016. (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, The Director of the Federal Register
(6) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, Revision 03, dated July 20, 2016.
Revision 02, dated May 2, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
(iii) COBHAM Service Bulletin 301–3100–
33–002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015. of a certain publication listed in this AD
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions as of June 7, 2017.
(3) For ATR service information identified
The following provisions also apply to this in this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de We must receive comments on this
AD: Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, AD by July 7, 2017.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Internet http://www.aerochain.com.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (4) For COBHAM service information methods:
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. identified in this AD, contact Cobham • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Aerospace Communications, 174–178 Quai http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
request to your principal inspector or local de Jemmapes, Paris, France, 75010; telephone instructions for submitting comments.
Flight Standards District Office, as +33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 • Fax: 202–493–2251.
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appropriate. If sending information directly 67 83. • Mail: U.S. Department of
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Washington, DC 20590.
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. (6) You may view this service information • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–22 (this is the replacement part for 80 work-hours × $85 per hour = 3,985 10,785
P/N 5292029–10, which is no longer in production). $6,800.
Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–23 (this is the replacement part for 80 work-hours × $85 per hour = 5,373 12,173
P/N 5292029–11, which is no longer in production). $6,800.
Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–24 (this is the replacement part for 80 work-hours × $85 per hour = 5,373 12,173
P/N 5292029–12, which is no longer in production). $6,800.
Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–21 and P/N 5292029–23 (both left- 128 work-hours × $85 per hour = 4,084 20,337
hand engine beam fittings). $10,880. 5,373
Replace nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–22 and P/N 5292029–24 (both 128 work-hours × $85 per hour = 3,985 20,238
right-hand engine beam fittings). $10,880. 5,373
Paperwork Reduction Act Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs
This AD will not have federalism None.
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to implications under Executive Order (c) Applicability
respond to, nor shall a person be subject 13132. This AD will not have a This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc.
to penalty for failure to comply with a substantial direct effect on the States, on (type certificate previously held by Cessna
collection of information subject to the the relationship between the national Aircraft Company) Model 402C airplanes,
government and the States, or on the serial numbers 402C0001 through 402C1020,
requirements of the Paperwork and Model 414A airplanes, serial numbers
distribution of power and
Reduction Act unless that collection of 414A0001 through 414A1212, that are
responsibilities among the various
information displays a current valid levels of government. certificated in any category; and are equipped
OMB control number. The control with either of the following:
For the reasons discussed above, I (1) Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit
number for the collection of information certify that this AD: SK402–47, ‘‘Lower Front Wing Spar Cap
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Inspection/Modification,’’ Original Issue,
paperwork cost associated with this AD action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Revision A, or Revision B; or
has been detailed in the Costs of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (2) Nacelle fittings part numbers (P/Ns)
Compliance section of this document DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 5292029–9, 5292029–10, 5292029–11,
and includes time for reviewing (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 5292029–12, 5292029–21, 5292029–22,
instructions, as well as completing and 5292029–23, or 5292029–24.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
reviewing the collection of information. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: P/Ns
in Alaska, and
Therefore, all reporting associated with 5292029–9, 5292029–10, 5292029–11,
(4) Will not have a significant 5292029–12, 5292029–21, 5292029–22,
this AD is mandatory. Comments economic impact, positive or negative, 5292029–23, or 5292029–24 were installed
concerning the accuracy of this burden on a substantial number of small entities when the Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit
and suggestions for reducing the burden under the criteria of the Regulatory SK402–47 was installed.
should be directed to the FAA at 800 Flexibility Act.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, (d) Subject
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
safety, Incorporation by reference, Code 5415; Nacelles/Pylons.
Authority for This Rulemaking Safety. (e) Unsafe Condition
Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue found on certain nacelle fittings. We are
Accordingly, under the authority issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
delegated to me by the Administrator, on the nacelle fitting, which could cause the
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as nacelle fitting to fail. This failure could result
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: follows: in engine nacelle separation and loss of
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more control. We are issuing this AD to correct the
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS unsafe condition on these products.
authority. DIRECTIVES (f) Compliance
We are issuing this rulemaking under Comply with this AD within the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, compliance times specified, unless already
continues to read as follows: done.
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(g) Inspection
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] Inspect the nacelle fitting following the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accomplishment Instructions (except for
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
paragraph 6) in Textron Aviation Mandatory
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness Multi-engine Service Letter MEL–54–02,
directive (AD):
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the Administrator finds necessary for Revision 2, dated March 29, 2017, at the
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017–10–09 Textron Aviation Inc.: applicable compliance times specified in
Amendment 39–18883; Docket No. paragraphs (g)(1) through (2) of this AD.
is within the scope of that authority
FAA–2017–0450; Directorate Identifier (1) For airplanes with less than 7,400 hours
because it addresses an unsafe condition time-in-service (TIS) on the affected nacelle
2017–CE–013–AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on fitting: Before or upon accumulating 3,500
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date hours (TIS) on the nacelle fitting or within
action. This AD is effective June 7, 2017. the next 100 hours TIS after June 7, 2017 (the
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effective date of this AD), whichever occurs instructions, completing and reviewing the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 9,
later. Repetitively thereafter inspect every collection of information. All responses to 2017.
120 hours TIS until the nacelle fitting has this collection of information are mandatory. Melvin Johnson,
reached 7,500 hours TIS. When the airplane Comments concerning the accuracy of this Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
reaches 7,500 hours TIS on the affected burden and suggestions for reducing the Aircraft Certification Service.
nacelle fitting, the repetitive inspection time burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
must be changed to 60 hours TIS. A 10-hour [FR Doc. 2017–10391 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am]
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
TIS grace period is allowed for those BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
20591, Attn: Information Collection
airplanes between 51 and 110 hours TIS for
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
the first repetitive inspection when the
airplane reaches 7,500 hours TIS on the (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
nacelle. (AMOCs)
(2) For airplanes with 7,400 hours TIS or Federal Aviation Administration
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has
more on the affected nacelle fitting: Before or
upon accumulating 7,500 hours TIS on the the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 14 CFR Part 39
nacelle fitting or within the next 25 hours
TIS after June 7, 2017 (the effective date of CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector [Docket No. FAA–2016–7426; Directorate
this AD), whichever occurs later. Repetitively
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Identifier 2015–NM–199–AD; Amendment
thereafter inspect every 60 hours TIS.
appropriate. If sending information directly 39–18900; AD 2017–11–01]
(h) Replacement to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
(1) If cracks are found during any attention of the person identified in RIN 2120–AA64
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this paragraph (m) of this AD.
AD, before further flight, replace the cracked (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
nacelle fitting. notify your appropriate principal inspector, Company Airplanes
(2) If a cracked nacelle fitting P/N or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
5292029–9, 5292029–10, 5292029–11, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of the local flight standards district office/
5292029–12, 5292029–21, 5292029–22, Administration (FAA), DOT.
certificate holding district office.
5292029–23, or 5292029–24, is replaced with ACTION: Final rule.
a new nacelle fitting P/N 5292029–9, (m) Related Information
5292029–10, 5292029–11, 5292029–12, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
For more information about this AD,
5292029–21, 5292029–22, 5292029–23, or airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,
5292029–24, the new part is subject to the The Boeing Company Model 737–100,
requirements of this AD. Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– –200, and –200C series airplanes. This
(i) Reporting Requirement 4152; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: AD is intended to complete certain
Within 10 days after doing the initial paul.chapman@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@ mandated programs to support the
inspection in paragraph (g) of this AD or faa.gov. airplane reaching its limit of validity
within 10 days after June 7, 2017 (the (LOV) of the engineering data that
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs support the established structural
later, using the Attachment to Textron (1) The Director of the Federal Register maintenance program. This AD requires
Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service approved the incorporation by reference
various repetitive inspections for
Letter MEL–54–02, Revision 2, dated March (IBR) of the service information listed in this
29, 2017, ‘‘Visual Inspection Results Form,’’ paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
cracking of certain lugs on the rear spar
complete the report and send a copy to the part 51. and horizontal stabilizer, related
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) at (2) You must use this service information investigative and corrective actions if
the address listed in paragraph (m) of this AD as applicable to do the actions required by necessary, and replacement of the center
or by email to Wichita-COS@faa.gov. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. section rear spar upper chord as
(j) Credit for Actions Accomplished in (i) Textron Aviation Mandatory Multi- applicable. We are issuing this AD to
Accordance With Previous Service engine Service Letter MEL–54–02, Revision address the unsafe condition on these
Information 2, dated March 29, 2017. products.
This AD allows credit for the inspections (ii) Reserved.
DATES: This AD is effective June 27,
required in paragraph (g) of this AD if done (3) For Textron Aviation Inc. service
information identified in this AD, contact
2017.
before June 7, 2017 (the effective date of this The Director of the Federal Register
AD), following Textron Aviation Mandatory Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation
Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., approved the incorporation by reference
Multi-engine Service Letter MEL–54–02,
dated December 23, 2016, or Textron Wichita, KS 67215; telephone: (316) 517– of a certain publication listed in this AD
Aviation Mandatory Multi-engine Service 5800; email: corpcom@txtav.comm; Internet: as of June 27, 2017.
Letter MEL–54–02, Revision 1, dated March www.txtav.com. ADDRESSES: For service information
22, 2017. (4) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact
(k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Statement Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Attention: Contractual & Data Services
information on the availability of this (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
A federal agency may not conduct or material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
sponsor, and a person is not required to 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
is also available on the internet at http://
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
a penalty for failure to comply with a https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0450.
collection of information subject to the may view this referenced service
(5) You may view this service information
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requirements of the Paperwork Reduction information at the FAA, Transport
Act unless that collection of information that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this Administration (NARA). For information on SW., Renton, WA. For information on
information collection is 2120–0056. Public the availability of this material at NARA, call the availability of this material at the
reporting for this collection of information is 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- available on the Internet at http://
response, including the time for reviewing locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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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 June 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4152; fax: (316) 946-4107, email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 23497 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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