82 FR 24045 - Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)

Page Range		24045-24048
FR Document		2017-10403
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-11-01 for Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260-T3A airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of a brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the brake cylinder. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0048; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-035-AD; 
Amendment 39-18876; AD 2017-10-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-11-01 for 
Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260-T3A airplanes. This 
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information

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(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify 
and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI 
describes the unsafe condition as failure of a brake master cylinder 
pivot pin, which could cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from 
the brake cylinder. We are issuing this AD to require actions to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0048; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Marshall 
Aerospace and Defence Group, The Airport, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, 
CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 399856; fax: +44 (0) 7825365617; 
email: [email protected]; Internet: www.marshalladg.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0048.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 
329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; 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 Slingsby Aviation Ltd. 
Models T67M260 and T67M260-T3A airplanes. That NPRM was published in 
the Federal Register on February 7, 2017 (82 FR 9537), and proposed to 
supersede AD 2015-11-01, Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 30136, May 27, 2015) 
(``AD 2015-11-01'').
    Since we issued AD 2015-11-01, new service information was issued 
to revise the inspection instructions and to add a new initial 
inspection period after replacement of the brake master cylinder pivot 
pins.
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country. The MCAI states that:

    An occurrence was reported where pivot pin Part Number (P/N) 
T67M-45-539, of rudder pedal assembly #4, installed on the right 
hand (RH) side of the aeroplane (RH seat, RH pedal) failed during 
taxi. This caused the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the 
brake master cylinder.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could cause the 
rudder linkages to rotate out of their normal orientation, possibly 
resulting in jammed rudder controls and consequent loss of control 
of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Slingsby Advanced 
Composites Ltd, trading as Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group 
(hereafter called ``Marshall'' in this [EASA] AD) issued Service 
Bulletin (SB) SBM 200 to provide inspection instructions.
    Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD 2015-0065-E to require 
repetitive inspections of the brake cylinder pivot pins of rudder 
pedal assemblies #1 and #4 and, depending on findings, replacement 
of the affected pivot pin(s).
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Marshall published SBM 200 
Revision 2 to revise the inspection instructions and to introduce a 
new initial inspection period after replacement of brake master 
cylinder pivot pins on an aeroplane.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2015-065-E, which is superseded, but 
requires the use of the revised inspection instructions. This [EASA] 
AD also allows deferring the next due inspection after replacement 
of the pins.

    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0048-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information

    Slingsby Aviation Ltd. trading as Marshall Aerospace and Defence 
Group has issued Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Service Bulletin 
SBM 200, Revision 2, dated December 2015. The service bulletin 
describes procedures for inspection of the brake master cylinder pivot 
pin. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 3 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $50 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $1,680, or $560 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about .5 work-hour and require parts costing $100, for a cost of 
$142.50 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and

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responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0048; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 
30136; May 27, 2015) and adding the following new AD:

2017-10-02 Slingsby Aviation Ltd.: Amendment 39-18876; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0048; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-035-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 29, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2015-11-01, Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 
30136, May 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-11-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and 
T67M260-T3A airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of a 
brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could cause the rudder pedal 
mechanism to detach from the brake cylinder. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct discrepancies of the brake master cylinder 
pivot pin, which could lead to detachment of the rudder pedal 
mechanism from the brake master cylinder with consequent loss of 
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (3) of this AD:
    (1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 29, 2017 
(the effective date of this AD) or within 300 hours TIS after the 
last inspection required by AD 2015-11-01, whichever occurs first, 
and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS 
or 12 months, whichever occurs first, inspect the brake master 
cylinder pivot pins part number (P/N) T67M-45-539 installed on 
rudder pedal assemblies number 1 and number 4. Do this action 
following paragraph C. INSPECTION of the Accomplishment Instructions 
in Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200, 
Revision 2, dated December 2015 (``SBM 200, Revision 2'').
    (2) If any cracking or distortion of the brake master cylinder 
pivot pins is found or the pivot pin fails the dimensional check 
during any of the inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this 
AD, before further flight, replace the affected pivot pin with a 
serviceable part following paragraph C. INSPECTION of the 
Accomplishment Instructions in SBM 200, Revision 2.
    (3) Replacement of the brake master cylinder pivot pins as 
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD does not terminate the 
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. If 
both brake master cylinder pivot pins are replaced at the same time, 
the first repetitive inspection after replacement of the pivot pins 
can be deferred until 1,000 hours TIS after replacement of the pivot 
pins.

(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    This AD provides credit for any inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if completed before June 29, 2017 (the 
effective date of this AD) following the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200, 
Revision 1, dated April 2015.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any 
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2016-0214, dated October 27, 2016, for 
related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0048-0002.

(j) 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) Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 
200, Revision 2, dated December 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, The Airport, Newmarket Road, 
Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 399856; fax: +44 (0) 
7825365617; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
www.marshalladg.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. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0048.
    (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.


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    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10403 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am]
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane June 6, 2016, for related information. This
follows: Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Design Organization Approval (DOA). searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
DIRECTIVES Although the service information specified in 2016–9431.
paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to contact
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies
continues to read as follows: that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Compliance), this AD requires repair as approved the incorporation by reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. specified in this paragraph. Repair of an (IBR) of the service information listed in this
airplane as required by this paragraph does paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
§ 39.13 [Amended]
not constitute terminating action for the part 51.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of (2) You must use this service information
the following new airworthiness this AD, unless specified otherwise in the as applicable to do the actions required by
directive (AD): instructions provided by the Manager, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
2017–10–23 Airbus: Amendment 39–18897; International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1315,
Docket No. FAA–2016–9431; Directorate Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or dated January 13, 2016.
Identifier 2016–NM–104–AD. Airbus’s EASA DOA. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1316,
dated January 13, 2016.
(a) Effective Date (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (3) For service information identified in
This AD is effective June 29, 2017. The following provisions also apply to this this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
AD: Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
None. (AMOCs): The Manager, International telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(c) Applicability Directorate, FAA, has the authority to airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A321– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (4) You may view this service information
111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
–232 airplanes, certificated in any category, In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
all manufacturer serial numbers. request to your principal inspector or local information on the availability of this
(d) Subject Flight Standards District Office, as material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
appropriate. If sending information directly (5) You may view this service information
Air Transport Association (ATA) of to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: that is incorporated by reference at the
America Code 53, Fuselage. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, National Archives and Records
(e) Reason International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Administration (NARA). For information on
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the availability of this material at NARA, call
This AD was prompted by a determination Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
from fatigue testing on the Model A321 telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
airframe that cracks could develop on holes Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- locations.html.
at certain fuselage frame locations. We are AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10,
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
at certain hole locations in the fuselage 2017.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
frame, which could result in reduced Jeffrey E. Duven,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
structural integrity of the airplane. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
standards district office/certificate holding
(f) Compliance district office. Aircraft Certification Service.
Comply with this AD within the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2017–10264 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
compliance times specified, unless already requirement in this AD to obtain corrective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
done. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
(g) Repetitive Inspections by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
At the later of the times specified in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
Federal Aviation Administration
special detailed (rototest) inspection for by the DOA, the approval must include the
cracking of the affected holes at frame 35.2A DOA-authorized signature.
on the left-hand side and right-hand side (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except 14 CFR Part 39
between stringer 22 and stringer 23, in as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If [Docket No. FAA–2017–0048; Directorate
accordance with the Accomplishment any service information contains procedures Identifier 2016–CE–035–AD; Amendment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– or tests that are identified as RC, those 39–18876; AD 2017–10–02]
53–1315, dated January 13, 2016 (right-hand procedures and tests must be done to comply
side); and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– with this AD; any procedures or tests that are RIN 2120–AA64
1316, dated January 13, 2016 (left-hand side). not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Repeat the inspection of the affected holes procedures and tests that are not identified Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 21,500 as RC may be deviated from using accepted Aviation Ltd. Airplanes
flight cycles or 43,100 flight hours, methods in accordance with the operator’s
whichever occurs first. maintenance or inspection program without AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(1) Before exceeding 25,400 total flight obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Administration (FAA), Department of
cycles or 50,900 total flight hours since first the procedures and tests identified as RC can Transportation (DOT).
flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. be done and the airplane can be put back in ACTION: Final rule.
(2) Within 3,300 flight cycles after the an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
effective date of this AD. changes to procedures or tests identified as SUMMARY: We are superseding
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(h) Repair airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–11–
If any crack is found during any inspection (j) Related Information 01 for Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before Refer to Mandatory Continuing T67M260 and T67M260–T3A airplanes.
further flight, repair using a method Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA This AD results from mandatory
approved by the Manager, International Airworthiness Directive 2016–0106, dated continuing airworthiness information

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(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority replacement of the brake master Related Service Information
of another country to identify and cylinder pivot pins. Slingsby Aviation Ltd. trading as
correct an unsafe condition on an The NPRM proposed to correct an
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group
aviation product. The MCAI describes unsafe condition for the specified
has issued Marshall Aerospace and
the unsafe condition as failure of a brake products and was based on mandatory
Defence Group Service Bulletin SBM
master cylinder pivot pin, which could continuing airworthiness information
200, Revision 2, dated December 2015.
cause the rudder pedal mechanism to (MCAI) originated by an aviation
The service bulletin describes
detach from the brake cylinder. We are authority of another country. The MCAI
procedures for inspection of the brake
issuing this AD to require actions to states that:
master cylinder pivot pin. This service
address the unsafe condition on these An occurrence was reported where pivot information is reasonably available
products. pin Part Number (P/N) T67M–45–539, of because the interested parties have
DATES: This AD is effective June 29, rudder pedal assembly #4, installed on the
access to it through their normal course
right hand (RH) side of the aeroplane (RH
2017. of business or by the means identified
seat, RH pedal) failed during taxi. This
The Director of the Federal Register in the ADDRESSES section.
caused the rudder pedal mechanism to
approved the incorporation by reference detach from the brake master cylinder.
of a certain publication listed in the AD Costs of Compliance
This condition, if not detected and
as of June 29, 2017. corrected, could cause the rudder linkages to We estimate that this AD will affect 3
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD rotate out of their normal orientation, products of U.S. registry. We also
docket on the Internet at http:// possibly resulting in jammed rudder controls estimate that it would take about 6
www.regulations.gov by searching for and consequent loss of control of the work-hours per product to comply with
aeroplane.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the basic requirements of this AD. The
To address this potential unsafe condition,
0048; or in person at the Docket Slingsby Advanced Composites Ltd, trading average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Management Facility, U.S. Department as Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Required parts would cost about $50 per
of Transportation, Docket Operations, (hereafter called ‘‘Marshall’’ in this [EASA] product.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, AD) issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBM 200 to Based on these figures, we estimate
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey provide inspection instructions. the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD be $1,680, or $560 per product.
For service information identified in 2015–0065–E to require repetitive In addition, we estimate that any
this AD, contact Marshall Aerospace inspections of the brake cylinder pivot pins necessary follow-on actions would take
and Defence Group, The Airport, of rudder pedal assemblies #1 and #4 and,
depending on findings, replacement of the
about .5 work-hour and require parts
Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RX, costing $100, for a cost of $142.50 per
affected pivot pin(s).
UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 399856; Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Marshall product. We have no way of
fax: +44 (0) 7825365617; email: published SBM 200 Revision 2 to revise the determining the number of products
mark.bright@marshalladg.com; Internet: inspection instructions and to introduce a that may need these actions.
www.marshalladg.com. You may view new initial inspection period after
this referenced service information at replacement of brake master cylinder pivot Authority for This Rulemaking
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, pins on an aeroplane. Title 49 of the United States Code
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri For the reason described above, this specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
64106. For information on the [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
AD 2015–065–E, which is superseded, but
availability of this material at the FAA, section 106, describes the authority of
requires the use of the revised inspection
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available instructions. This [EASA] AD also allows the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
on the Internet at http:// deferring the next due inspection after Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
www.regulations.gov by searching for replacement of the pins. detail the scope of the Agency’s
Docket No. FAA–2017–0048. authority.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim docket on the Internet at: https:// We are issuing this rulemaking under
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901 www.regulations.gov/ the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, document?D=FAA-2017-0048-0002. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– General requirements.’’ Under that
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Comments section, Congress charges the FAA with
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. We gave the public the opportunity to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: participate in developing this AD. We air commerce by prescribing regulations
received no comments on the NPRM or for practices, methods, and procedures
Discussion the Administrator finds necessary for
on the determination of the cost to the
We issued a notice of proposed public. safety in air commerce. This regulation
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR is within the scope of that authority
part 39 by adding an AD that would Conclusion because it addresses an unsafe condition
apply to Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models We reviewed the relevant data and that is likely to exist or develop on
T67M260 and T67M260–T3A airplanes. determined that air safety and the products identified in this rulemaking
That NPRM was published in the public interest require adopting the AD action.
Federal Register on February 7, 2017 as proposed except for minor editorial Regulatory Findings
(82 FR 9537), and proposed to changes. We have determined that these
supersede AD 2015–11–01, Amendment minor changes: We determined that this AD will not
39–18164 (80 FR 30136, May 27, 2015) • Are consistent with the intent that have federalism implications under
(‘‘AD 2015–11–01’’). was proposed in the NPRM for Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Since we issued AD 2015–11–01, new correcting the unsafe condition; and not have a substantial direct effect on
service information was issued to revise • Do not add any additional burden the States, on the relationship between
the inspection instructions and to add a upon the public than was already the national government and the States,
new initial inspection period after proposed in the NPRM. or on the distribution of power and

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responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
levels of government. This AD applies to Slingsby Aviation Ltd. The following provisions also apply to this
For the reasons discussed above, I Models T67M260 and T67M260–T3A AD:
certify this AD: airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory any category. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Subject FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under for this AD, if requested using the procedures
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Air Transport Association of America
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
1979), (e) Reason FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by mandatory Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
in Alaska, and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
(4) Will not have a significant originated by an aviation authority of another 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
economic impact, positive or negative, country to identify and correct an unsafe using any approved AMOC on any airplane
on a substantial number of small entities condition on an aviation product. The MCAI to which the AMOC applies, notify your
under the criteria of the Regulatory describes the unsafe condition as failure of a appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Flexibility Act. brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
Examining the AD Docket from the brake cylinder. We are issuing this (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
You may examine the AD docket on AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could a manufacturer or other source, use these
the Internet at http:// lead to detachment of the rudder pedal
www.regulations.gov by searching for actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
mechanism from the brake master cylinder actions are considered FAA-approved if they
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– with consequent loss of control. are approved by the State of Design Authority
0048; or in person at the Docket
(f) Actions and Compliance (or their delegated agent). You are required
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
to assure the product is airworthy before it
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this is returned to service.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory AD: (i) Related Information
(1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS)
evaluation, any comments received, and Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2016–0214, dated
after June 29, 2017 (the effective date of this
other information. The street address for AD) or within 300 hours TIS after the last October 27, 2016, for related information.
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– inspection required by AD 2015–11–01, The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. whichever occurs first, and repetitively the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
Comments will be available in the AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours document?D=FAA–2017–0048–0002.
docket shortly after receipt. TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
inspect the brake master cylinder pivot pins
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 part number (P/N) T67M–45–539 installed on (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation rudder pedal assemblies number 1 and approved the incorporation by reference
number 4. Do this action following paragraph (IBR) of the service information listed in this
safety, Incorporation by reference,
C. INSPECTION of the Accomplishment paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Safety. part 51.
Instructions in Marshall Aerospace and
Adoption of the Amendment Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200, (2) You must use this service information
Revision 2, dated December 2015 (‘‘SBM 200, as applicable to do the actions required by
Accordingly, under the authority this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Revision 2’’).
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) If any cracking or distortion of the brake (i) Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as master cylinder pivot pins is found or the Service Bulletin SBM 200, Revision 2, dated
follows: pivot pin fails the dimensional check during December 2015.
any of the inspections required in paragraph (ii) Reserved.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace (3) For service information identified in
DIRECTIVES the affected pivot pin with a serviceable part this AD, contact Marshall Aerospace and
following paragraph C. INSPECTION of the Defence Group, The Airport, Newmarket
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Accomplishment Instructions in SBM 200, Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UK; telephone:
continues to read as follows: Revision 2. +44 (0) 1223 399856; fax: +44 (0)
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) Replacement of the brake master 7825365617; email: mark.bright@
cylinder pivot pins as required by paragraph marshalladg.com; Internet:
§ 39.13 [Amended] (f)(2) of this AD does not terminate the www.marshalladg.com.
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (4) You may view this service information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (f)(1) of this AD. If both brake master cylinder
removing Amendment 39–18164 (80 FR at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
pivot pins are replaced at the same time, the Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
30136; May 27, 2015) and adding the first repetitive inspection after replacement
information on the availability of this
following new AD: of the pivot pins can be deferred until 1,000
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
2017–10–02 Slingsby Aviation Ltd.: hours TIS after replacement of the pivot pins.
addition, you can access this service
Amendment 39–18876; Docket No. (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in information on the Internet at http://
FAA–2017–0048; Directorate Identifier Accordance With Previous Service www.regulations.gov by searching for and
2016–CE–035–AD. Information locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0048.
(a) Effective Date This AD provides credit for any (5) You may view this service information
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of that is incorporated by reference at the
effective June 29, 2017. this AD if completed before June 29, 2017 National Archives and Records
(the effective date of this AD) following the Administration (NARA). For information on
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions of Marshall the availability of this material at NARA, call
This AD supersedes AD 2015–11–01, Aerospace and Defense Group Service 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Amendment 39–18164 (80 FR 30136, May 27, Bulletin SBM 200, Revision 1, dated April www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2015) (‘‘AD 2015–11–01’’). 2015. locations.html.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 24045
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 24045 - Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

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