82 FR 29445 - Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 124 (June 29, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 124 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 29445-29448] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13498] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 disbonding of the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core on the elevator assembly and other flight control surfaces. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A--Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia snc--16154 Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax: None; email: airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. You may review 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. 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- 0648; 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 proposed AD, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will [[Page 29446]] consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD No.: 2017-0045, dated March 9, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: During a post flight inspection of a right hand (RH) elevator assembly, disbonding was detected on the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core. Subsequent investigation identified that a manufacturing deficiency caused the detected disbonding and that other flight control surfaces could potentially be affected by the same deficiency. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural stiffness of the flight control surface and downgrade its aerodynamic characteristics, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) issued Service Bulletin (SB) 80-0455 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected flight control assemblies and, depending on findings, repair or replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires reporting of the inspection result to PAI. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0648. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A has issued Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated: January 13, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections to verify the structural integrity of the flight control assemblies. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 103 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take 9 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of the proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $78,795, or $765 per product. The scope of damage found in the required inspections could vary significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair damaged parts on each airplane. In addition, we have no way of knowing how many products may need replacement as a result of the required inspections. The following cost estimates were obtained directly from the manufacturer and we estimate that any necessary follow-on replacement actions would cost as follows: (i) Control surface repair: 10 work-hours for a cost of $850 per product. (ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419. (iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419. (iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing $40,715, for a total cost of $41,310. (v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing $86,050, for a total cost of $86,645. (vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039. (vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039. (viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing $59,917, for a total cost of $60,597. (ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing $59,917, for a total cost of $60,597. There is an additional 10 work-hours that may be required for post- repair or post-installation replacment of flight control surface adjustments and testing, for a total cost of $850. 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, [[Page 29447]] the FAA proposes to amend 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 AD: Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 14, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. P-180 airplanes, serial numbers 1002, 1004 through 1220, that are: (1) Equipped with flight control surfaces part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/Ns) not listed in table 1 of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated: January 13, 2017; and (2) 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 disbonding of the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core on the elevator assembly and other flight control surfaces. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent structural stiffness of the flight control surface and the downgrade of its aerodynamic characteristics, resulting in reduced control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (8) of this AD. The parts affected by this AD are all left hand (LH) forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward flaps, main wing LH inboard flaps, main wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH ailerons, LH elevators, and RH elevators, hereafter referred to as ``affected control surface'' in this AD. (1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 200 hours TIS after the last coin tapping inspection of the affected control surface following PAI Non-Destructive Test Manual (NDTM) 180-MAN-0300-01107, Chapter 51-00-01; whichever occurs later, do a coin tapping inspection of each affected control surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii). Follow Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017 (PAI SB No. 80-0455). (i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and (ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS. (2) If damage is found during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair or replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017. (3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of an affected control surface as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin tapping inspection of that repaired affected control surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017. (i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and (ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS. (4) If damage is found during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, repair or replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following the instructions in Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017. (5) Repair of an affected control surface, as required by paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for repetitive inspections as required by this AD for that affected control surface, unless the FAA-approved repair instructions specify otherwise. (6) Replacement of the affected part on an airplane with a part listed in Table 1 of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD for that part. (7) You may incorporate the actions of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017, into your FAA-approved Airplane Inspection Program (AIP) or maintenance program (instructions for continued airworthiness) to ensure the continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane. (8) After the effective date of this AD, you may install on an airplane an affected control surface not listed in table 1 of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80- 0455, dated: January 13, 2017, provided that before further flight after installation, the affected control surface has been inspected as specified in this AD and found airworthy. (g) 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: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, 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. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017-0045, dated March 9, 2017; and Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017; for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0648. For service information related to this AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A--Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia snc--16154 Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax: None; email: airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet: www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. You may review 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. [[Page 29448]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 21, 2017. 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paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and, as Michael Kaszycki, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
applicable, paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
terminates all requirements of AD 2000–12– Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. except Federal holidays.
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION d’Italia snc—16154 Genova, Italy;
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax:
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Federal Aviation Administration None; email: airworthiness@
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 14 CFR Part 39
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your [Docket No. FAA–2017–0648; Directorate support#care. You may review this
request to your principal inspector or local Identifier 2017–CE–012–AD] referenced service information at the
Flight Standards District Office, as FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 2120–AA64
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
to the International Branch, send it to the For information on the availability of
attention of the person identified in Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A. Airplanes this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 4148.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of Examining the AD Docket
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Transportation (DOT). You may examine the AD docket on
inspector, the manager of the local flight ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the Internet at http://
standards district office/certificate holding (NPRM). www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 0648; or in person at the Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
airworthiness directive (AD) for Piaggio Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P–180 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airplanes. This proposed AD results except Federal holidays. The AD docket
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or from mandatory continuing contains this proposed AD, the
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved airworthiness information (MCAI) regulatory evaluation, any comments
by the DOA, the approval must include the originated by an aviation authority of received, and other information. The
DOA-authorized signature. another country to identify and correct street address for the Docket Office
(n) Related Information an unsafe condition on an aviation (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing product. The MCAI describes the unsafe ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA condition as disbonding of the upper available in the AD docket shortly after
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0122, dated and lower metal skin from the receipt.
June 21, 2016, for related information. This honeycomb core on the elevator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the assembly and other flight control
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
surfaces. We are issuing this proposed Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
AD to require actions to address the Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
2017–0624.
(2) For more information about this AD, unsafe condition on these products. telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, DATES: We must receive comments on 329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Comments Invited
telephone 425–227 1405; fax 425–227 1149. any of the following methods:
(3) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We invite you to send any written
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the relevant data, views, or arguments about
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice instructions for submitting comments. this proposed AD. Send your comments
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Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; • Fax: (202) 493–2251. to an address listed under the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 • Mail: U.S. Department of ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Transportation, Docket Operations, M– FAA–2017–0648; Directorate Identifier
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
You may view this service information at the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2017–CE–012–AD’’ at the beginning of
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., your comments. We specifically invite
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Washington, DC 20590. comments on the overall regulatory,
information on the availability of this • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– aspects of this proposed AD. We will
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consider all comments received by the country, and is approved for operation (ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-
closing date and may amend this in the United States. Pursuant to our hours and require parts costing $59,917,
proposed AD because of those bilateral agreement with this State of for a total cost of $60,597.
comments. Design Authority, they have notified us There is an additional 10 work-hours
We will post all comments we of the unsafe condition described in the that may be required for post-repair or
receive, without change, to http:// MCAI and service information post-installation replacment of flight
regulations.gov, including any personal referenced above. We are proposing this control surface adjustments and testing,
information you provide. We will also AD because we evaluated all for a total cost of $850.
post a report summarizing each information and determined the unsafe
Authority for This Rulemaking
substantive verbal contact we receive condition exists and is likely to exist or
about this proposed AD. develop on other products of the same Title 49 of the United States Code
type design. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Discussion rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
The European Aviation Safety Agency Costs of Compliance section 106, describes the authority of
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent We estimate that this proposed AD the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
for the Member States of the European will affect 103 products of U.S. registry. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Community, has issued EASA AD No.: We also estimate that it will take 9 detail the scope of the Agency’s
2017–0045, dated March 9, 2017 work-hours per product to comply with authority.
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to the basic requirements of the proposed We are issuing this rulemaking under
correct an unsafe condition for the AD. The average labor rate is $85 per the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
specified products. The MCAI states: work-hour. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
During a post flight inspection of a right Based on these figures, we estimate General requirements.’’ Under that
hand (RH) elevator assembly, disbonding was the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. section, Congress charges the FAA with
detected on the upper and lower metal skin operators to be $78,795, or $765 per promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
from the honeycomb core. Subsequent air commerce by prescribing regulations
investigation identified that a manufacturing
product.
for practices, methods, and procedures
deficiency caused the detected disbonding The scope of damage found in the
the Administrator finds necessary for
and that other flight control surfaces could required inspections could vary
safety in air commerce. This regulation
potentially be affected by the same significantly from airplane to airplane.
deficiency. is within the scope of that authority
We have no way of determining how
This condition, if not detected and because it addresses an unsafe condition
much damage may be found on each
corrected, could reduce the structural that is likely to exist or develop on
airplane or the cost to repair damaged
stiffness of the flight control surface and products identified in this rulemaking
downgrade its aerodynamic characteristics, parts on each airplane.
action.
possibly resulting in reduced control of the In addition, we have no way of
aeroplane. knowing how many products may need Regulatory Findings
To address this potential unsafe condition, replacement as a result of the required We determined that this proposed AD
Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) issued Service inspections. The following cost
Bulletin (SB) 80–0455 to provide inspection would not have federalism implications
estimates were obtained directly from under Executive Order 13132. This
instructions.
the manufacturer and we estimate that proposed AD would not have a
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of any necessary follow-on replacement substantial direct effect on the States, on
the affected flight control assemblies and, actions would cost as follows: the relationship between the national
depending on findings, repair or (i) Control surface repair: 10 work- Government and the States, or on the
replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires hours for a cost of $850 per product. distribution of power and
reporting of the inspection result to PAI. (ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing Flap responsibilities among the various
You may examine the MCAI on the Replacement: 4 work-hours and require levels of government.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of For the reasons discussed above, I
by searching for and locating Docket No. $30,419. certify this proposed regulation:
FAA–2017–0648. (iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Related Service Information Under 1 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
CFR Part 51 require parts costing $30,079, for a total
cost of $30,419. the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A has (iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 work- Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
issued Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. hours and require parts costing $40,715, 1979),
Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80– for a total cost of $41,310. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
0455, dated: January 13, 2017. The in Alaska, and
(v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-
service information describes (4) Will not have a significant
hours and require parts costing $86,050,
procedures for repetitive inspections to economic impact, positive or negative,
for a total cost of $86,645.
verify the structural integrity of the on a substantial number of small entities
flight control assemblies. This service (vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap
under the criteria of the Regulatory
information is reasonably available Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
Flexibility Act.
parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of
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because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course $23,039. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of business or by the means identified (vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Assembly: 4 work-hours and require safety, Incorporation by reference,
parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of Safety.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements $23,039.
of the Proposed AD (viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 work- The Proposed Amendment
This product has been approved by hours and require parts costing $59,917, Accordingly, under the authority
the aviation authority of another for a total cost of $60,597. delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii). Follow Part B of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
39 as follows: the Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bulletin No.: 80–0455, dated January 13, for this AD, if requested using the procedures
DIRECTIVES 2017 (PAI SB No. 80–0455). found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at
continues to read as follows: Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–
(2) If damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this 4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before
§ 39.13 [Amended] AD, before further flight, repair or replace as using any approved AMOC on any airplane
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding necessary each damaged affected control to which the AMOC applies, notify your
the following new AD: surface following Part B and/or C of the appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: Docket No. Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
FAA–2017–0648; Directorate Identifier (SB) No.: 80–0455, dated January 13, 2017. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
2017–CE–012–AD. (3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(a) Comments Due Date an affected control surface as required by a manufacturer or other source, use these
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin tapping actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
We must receive comments by August 14,
inspection of that repaired affected control actions are considered FAA-approved if they
2017.
surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the are approved by the State of Design Authority
(b) Affected ADs intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (or their delegated agent). You are required
None. (ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in to assure the product is airworthy before it
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory is returned to service.
(c) Applicability Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80–0455, dated (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
This AD applies to Piaggio Aero Industries January 13, 2017.
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
S.p.A. P–180 airplanes, serial numbers 1002, (i) Do two repetitive inspections at
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
1004 through 1220, that are: intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at person is not required to respond to, nor
(1) Equipped with flight control surfaces shall a person be subject to a penalty for
part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/ intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
(4) If damage is found during any failure to comply with a collection of
Ns) not listed in table 1 of Piaggio Aero
inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this information subject to the requirements of
Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13, 2017; and AD, before further flight, repair or replace as the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
(2) certificated in any category. necessary each damaged affected control collection of information displays a current
surface following the instructions in Part B valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
(d) Subject and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions Control Number for this information
Air Transport Association of America in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80–0455, dated this collection of information is estimated to
January 13, 2017. be approximately 5 minutes per response,
(e) Reason (5) Repair of an affected control surface, as including the time for reviewing instructions,
This AD was prompted by mandatory required by paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD, completing and reviewing the collection of
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) does not constitute terminating action for information. All responses to this collection
originated by an aviation authority of another repetitive inspections as required by this AD of information are mandatory. Comments
country to identify and correct an unsafe for that affected control surface, unless the concerning the accuracy of this burden and
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI FAA-approved repair instructions specify
suggestions for reducing the burden should
describes the unsafe condition as disbonding otherwise.
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
of the upper and lower metal skin from the (6) Replacement of the affected part on an
honeycomb core on the elevator assembly airplane with a part listed in Table 1 of Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
and other flight control surfaces. We are Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Information Collection Clearance Officer,
issuing this proposed AD to prevent Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80–0455, dated AES–200.
structural stiffness of the flight control January 13, 2017, constitutes terminating (h) Related Information
surface and the downgrade of its action for the repetitive inspections required
aerodynamic characteristics, resulting in by this AD for that part. Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
reduced control. (7) You may incorporate the actions of Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0045, dated
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory March 9, 2017; and Piaggio Aero Industries
(f) Actions and Compliance Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80–0455, dated S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.:
Unless already done, do the actions in January 13, 2017, into your FAA-approved 80–0455, dated January 13, 2017; for related
paragraphs (f)(1) through (8) of this AD. The Airplane Inspection Program (AIP) or information. You may examine the MCAI on
parts affected by this AD are all left hand maintenance program (instructions for the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(LH) forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward continued airworthiness) to ensure the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
flaps, main wing LH inboard flaps, main continuing airworthiness of each operated 2017–0648. For service information related to
wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH airplane. this AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries
ailerons, LH elevators, and RH elevators, (8) After the effective date of this AD, you S.p.A—Continued Airworthiness, Via
hereafter referred to as ‘‘affected control may install on an airplane an affected control Pionieri e Aviatori d’Italia snc—16154
surface’’ in this AD. surface not listed in table 1 of Piaggio Aero Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046;
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in- Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
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Fax: None; email: airworthiness@
service (TIS) after the effective date of this N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13, 2017,
AD or within the next 200 hours TIS after the piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
provided that before further flight after
last coin tapping inspection of the affected www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-
installation, the affected control surface has
control surface following PAI Non- been inspected as specified in this AD and support#care. You may review this
Destructive Test Manual (NDTM) 180–MAN– found airworthy. referenced service information at the FAA,
0300–01107, Chapter 51–00–01; whichever Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
occurs later, do a coin tapping inspection of (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
each affected control surface. Repetitively The following provisions also apply to this on the availability of this material at the
thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in AD: FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June whose disclosure is restricted by statute. This action is proposing to approve
21, 2017. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, Alabama’s infrastructure SIP 2
Pat Mullen, etc.) must be accompanied by a written submission for the applicable
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, comment. The written comment is requirements of the 2012 Annual PM2.5
Aircraft Certification Service. considered the official comment and NAAQS, with the exception of the
[FR Doc. 2017–13498 Filed 6–28–17; 8:45 am] should include discussion of all points interstate transport provisions
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P you wish to make. EPA will generally pertaining to contribution to
not consider comments or comment nonattainment or interference with
contents located outside of the primary maintenance in other states of section
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) (prongs 1 and 2) and
AGENCY other file sharing system). For visibility of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)
additional submission methods, the full (prong 4), and the state board
40 CFR Part 52 EPA public comment policy, requirements of section 110(a)(2)(E)(ii).
information about CBI or multimedia With respect to the interstate transport
[EPA–R04–OAR–2016–0208; FRL–9964–10–
submissions, and general guidance on provisions pertaining to contribution to
Region 4]
making effective comments, please visit nonattainment or interference with
Air Plan Approval; Alabama: http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ maintenance in other states of section
Infrastructure Requirements for the commenting-epa-dockets. 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) (prongs 1 and 2) and
2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: visibility of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)
Quality Standard Tiereny Bell, Air Regulatory (prong 4), and the state board
Management Section, Air Planning and requirements of section 110(a)(2)(E)(ii),
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides EPA will address these in separate
Agency. and Toxics Management Division, U.S. rulemaking actions.
ACTION: Proposed rule. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., II. What elements are required under
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Ms. Bell sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2)?
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve can be reached via telephone at (404) Section 110(a) of the CAA requires
portions of the December 9, 2015, State 562–9088 or via electronic mail at states to submit SIPs to provide for the
Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, bell.tiereny@epa.gov. implementation, maintenance, and
submitted by the State of Alabama, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: enforcement of a new or revised
through the Alabama Department of NAAQS within three years following
Environmental Management (ADEM), I. Background and Overview the promulgation of such NAAQS, or
for inclusion into the Alabama SIP. This On December 14, 2012 (78 FR 3086, within such shorter period as EPA may
proposal pertains to the infrastructure January 15, 2013), EPA promulgated a prescribe. Section 110(a) imposes the
requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA revised primary annual PM2.5 NAAQS. obligation upon states to make a SIP
or Act) for the 2012 annual particulate The standard was strengthened from submission to EPA for a new or revised
matter (PM2.5) national ambient air 15.0 micrograms per cubic meter (mg/ NAAQS, but the contents of that
quality standard (NAAQS). The CAA m3) to 12.0 mg/m3. Pursuant to section submission may vary depending upon
requires that each state adopt and 110(a)(1) of the CAA, states are required the facts and circumstances. In
submit a SIP for the implementation, to submit SIPs meeting the applicable particular, the data and analytical tools
maintenance and enforcement of each requirements of section 110(a)(2) within available at the time the state develops
NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is three years after promulgation of a new and submits the SIP for a new or revised
commonly referred to as an or revised NAAQS or within such NAAQS affects the content of the
‘‘infrastructure SIP.’’ ADEM certified shorter period as EPA may prescribe. submission. The contents of such SIP
that the Alabama SIP contains Section 110(a)(2) requires states to submissions may also vary depending
provisions that ensure the 2012 Annual address basic SIP elements such as upon what provisions the state’s
PM2.5 NAAQS is implemented, requirements for monitoring, basic existing SIP already contains.
enforced, and maintained in Alabama. program requirements and legal More specifically, section 110(a)(1)
EPA is proposing to determine that authority that are designed to assure provides the procedural and timing
Alabama’s infrastructure SIP submission attainment and maintenance of the requirements for SIPs. Section 110(a)(2)
provided to EPA on December 9, 2015, NAAQS. States were required to submit lists specific elements that states must
satisfies certain required infrastructure such SIPs for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 meet for infrastructure SIP requirements
elements for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS to EPA no later than December related to a newly established or revised
NAAQS. 14, 2015.1 NAAQS. As mentioned above, these
DATES: Written comments must be 1 In these infrastructure SIP submissions States
requirements include basic SIP elements
received on or before July 31, 2017. generally certify evidence of compliance with
such as requirements for monitoring,
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the CAA through a basic program requirements and legal
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– combination of state regulations and statutes, some authority that are designed to assure
of which have been incorporated into the federally- attainment and maintenance of the
OAR–2016–0208 at http:// approved SIP. In addition, certain federally-
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online NAAQS. The requirements of section
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approved, non-SIP regulations may also be
instructions for submitting comments. appropriate for demonstrating compliance with 110(a)(2) are summarized below and in
Once submitted, comments cannot be sections 110(a)(1) and (2). Throughout this EPA’s September 13, 2013,
rulemaking, unless otherwise indicated, the term memorandum entitled ‘‘Guidance on
edited or removed from Regulations.gov. ‘‘ADEM Administrative Code (Admin. Code r).’’
EPA may publish any comment received indicates that the cited regulation has either been Infrastructure State Implementation
to its public docket. Do not submit approved, or submitted for approval into Alabama’s
2 Alabama’s 2012 Annual PM
federally-approved SIP. The term ‘‘Alabama Code’’ 2.5 NAAQS
electronically any information you (Ala. Code) indicates cited Alabama state statutes, infrastructure SIP submission dated December 9,
consider to be Confidential Business which are not a part of the SIP unless otherwise 2015, is referred to as ‘‘Alabama’s infrastructure SIP
Information (CBI) or other information indicated. submission’’ in this action.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. | |
| Contact | Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 29445 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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