82 FR 31892 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 131 (July 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 131 (July 11, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31892-31899] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-14375] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-AD; Amendment 39-18948; AD 2017-14-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA- 28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA- 32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet certain technical standard order (TSO) requirements. AD 95-26-13 required inspections, replacement, and adjustment of the oil cooler hose assemblies, as well as providing for a terminating action. This AD retains all of the requirements of AD 95-26-13 and adds language to clarify those requirements. This AD was prompted by several inquiries asking for clarification of the AD's applicability and compliance requirements. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2017. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9254; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) (``AD 95-26-13''). AD 95-26-13 applied to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA- 28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA- 32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA- 32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet technical standard order C53a (TSO-C53a) Type D requirements. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2016 (81 FR 72742). The NPRM was prompted by several inquiries asking for clarification of the AD's applicability and compliance requirements. The NPRM proposed to retain all of the requirements of AD 95-26-13 and add language to clarify those requirements. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request the Unsafe Condition Be Addressed by Department of Commerce G. Fenton requested this unsafe condition be addressed through the Department of Commerce instead of the Federal Aviation Administration because the NPRM applied to airplanes used for commercial purposes. We disagree with this comment because the Federal Aviation Administration is charged by Congress to provide for the safe and efficient use of national airspace by commercial and private airplane operators. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Change Labor Rate in Cost of Compliance G. Fenton requested we change the labor rate in the Cost of Compliance section to $72.50 per hour instead of $85 per hour. He thought the increased [[Page 31893]] cost from $60 per hour from the 1995 AD to $85 per hour for this AD is unnecessary. He thought we should adjust the cost of the labor rate to a value between the two. We disagree with this comment. The rate of $85 per hour is provided by the FAA Office of Aviation Policy and Plans for us to use when estimating the labor costs of complying with AD requirements. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request We Compile Changes From the Previous AD Into One Location Jonathan Hartley requested we put all of the changes to this AD from AD 95-26-13 in a conspicuous location to reduce confusion and workload associated with compliance. We partially agree with this comment. We agree there are instances where compliance confusion and workload could exist with the wording in the NPRM. However, we disagree with compiling the changes into one location because of formatting constraints in the AD structure. We have made language changes to the regulatory text in the AD to clarify the compliance confusion and to reduce workload. Request We Include an Outline for Maintaining Other Types of Oil Cooler Hoses Jonathan Hartley requested we include in this AD an outline maintaining specific requirements for other types of oil cooler hoses. We disagree with this comment. The unsafe condition addressed by this AD applies only to Type C and Type D oil cooler hoses. The requirements for maintaining other types of oil cooler hoses are not required to comply with the actions of this AD. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request We Include Additional Information Describing the Types of Hoses George Ballard requested we include in the AD information explaining what constitutes a Type C and Type D hose assembly. He doesn't think the TSO adequately explains the difference between the Type C and Type D hose assemblies. We disagree with this comment. The differences between the Type C and Type D hoses are provided in great detail in TSO-C53a and its referenced documents. This AD does not require that level of detail to comply with the inspections or corrective actions specified in the AD. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request We Clarify Terminating Action for Installation of Type D Hose Assemblies Greg Dodson stated the requirement to inspect the oil cooler hose assembly installation for an oil cooler mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine any time the oil cooler hose assembly is replaced conflicts with the installation of a Type D oil cooler hose assembly being terminating action for the AD. We agree with this comment. The installation of the Type D oil cooler hose assembly terminates the requirement for the installation inspection. We have changed the language in the AD to address the contradiction. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 23,643 airplanes of U.S. registry. This AD retains the same actions as AD 95-26-13 and the costs do not add any cost burden than that already in effect by AD 95-26-13. The difference in the Costs of Compliance with this AD and AD 95-26-13 is that we use $85 an hour as a labor rate in 2016 as opposed to $60 per hour in 1995. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of the oil cooler hose 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable...... $85 $2,009,655. assembly. hour = $85. Inspection of the clearance .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable...... $42.50 $1,004,827.50 See between the oil cooler hose per hour = 42.50. note 1 to Cost of assembly and the front exhaust Compliance. stacks. Replacement of the oil cooler hose 1 work-hour x $85 per $430................ $515 $12,176,145. assembly. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The estimated cost of the inspection of the clearance between the oil cooler hose assembly and the front exhaust stacks is for all airplanes affected by this AD; however, the inspection applies only to airplanes with the oil cooler mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine. We have no way of knowing how many affected airplanes have that particular installation. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary adjustments that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these adjustments: [[Page 31894]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjustment of the clearance between the 1 work-hour x $85 per hour Not applicable............ $85 oil cooler hose assembly and the front = $85. exhaust stacks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 have 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995), and adding the following new AD: 2017-14-04 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18948; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) (``AD 95-26-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28- 150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28- 235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA- 28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT- 300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with one or more oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet technical standard order C53a (TSO-C53a), Type D requirements; and (2) Certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 79, Engine Oil. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 95-26-13 was prompted by numerous incidents/accidents caused by rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies. This AD action was prompted by requests to clarify the intent of AD 95-26- 13. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. You may review the flow chart found in appendix 1 to assist you in complying with the actions of this AD. (g) Inspection Procedures for an Oil Cooler Mounted AT or AFT of the Rear of the Engine For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26- 13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the fire sleeve of each oil cooler hose assembly for soaked oil, a brownish or whitish color, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration as a result of heat or oil seepage. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for additional information. [[Page 31895]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.016 Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD: Although not required by this AD, the FAA recommends that an oil cooler hose assembly flexibility test be done at 100-hour TIS intervals by gently lifting each oil cooler hose assembly in several places along its bottom surface, ideally at the center of an arc. If the oil cooler hose assembly moves slightly, either from side-to-side or upward, then some flexibility remains. If the oil cooler hose assembly appears hardened or inflexible, replacement is recommended. (h) Inspection Procedures for an Oil Cooler Mounted in a Location Other Than AT or AFT of the Rear of the Engine (1) For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO- C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the fire sleeve of each oil cooler hose assembly for soaked oil, a brownish or whitish color, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration as a result of heat or oil seepage. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for additional information. (2) For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO- C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the oil cooler hose assemblies to ensure the installation conditions in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD are met. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for additional information. If the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD are not met, before further flight, make any necessary adjustments. See figure 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD for additional information. (i) The oil cooler hose assemblies pass underneath and behind the electrical ground cable and in front of the lower of the two engine mounts. (ii) The oil cooler hose assemblies are secured to the engine mount strut and a clearance of at least 2 inches exists between the oil cooler hose assemblies and the exhaust stack. (iii) Oil cooler hose assemblies with a minimum outer diameter of 0.75 inch are installed with a bend radius of at least 6.5 inches. [[Page 31896]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.001 (i) Corrective Actions (1) If any of the conditions described in paragraph (g) or (h)(1) of this AD are found on an oil cooler hose assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (g) or (h)(1) of this AD, as applicable, before further flight, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with a serviceable new or used TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly. If a used TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly is installed, it must have documented hours TIS. Note 2 to paragraphs (i)(1) and (j) of this AD: If only one of the two oil cooler hose assemblies requires replacement, the FAA recommends replacing both of the oil cooler hose assemblies to simplify tracking the hours TIS of the assemblies. (2) If a newly installed oil cooler hose assembly is a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly and it is mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine, then replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly must meet the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD. (3) If compliance with paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD results in both oil cooler hose assemblies of an airplane meeting TSO-C53a Type D requirements, then the requirements of this AD are terminated for the airplane. (j) Life Limit of TSO-C53a Type C Oil Cooler Hose Assemblies (1) When a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly accumulates 8 years or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with a serviceable new or used TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly. If a used TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly is installed, it must have documented hours TIS. If the newly installed oil cooler is a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly and it is mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine the installation must meet the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD. (2) You may at any time before a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly exceeds the life limit in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, replace a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly with a TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly. (3) If compliance with paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD results in both oil cooler hose assemblies of an airplane meeting TSO-C53a Type D requirements, then the requirements of this AD are terminated for the airplane. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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. [[Page 31897]] (3) AMOCs approved for AD 95-26-13 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) are not approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474- 5575; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 31898]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.018 [[Page 31899]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 29, 2017. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-14375 Filed 7-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
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or she believes to be confidential and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,
exempt by law from public disclosure 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
should submit via email, postal mail, or Federal Aviation Administration Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–
hand delivery two well-marked copies: 5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
One copy of the document marked 14 CFR Part 39 gary.wechsler@faa.gov.
confidential including all the [Docket No. FAA–2016–9254; Directorate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information believed to be confidential, Identifier 2015–CE–030–AD; Amendment
Discussion
and one copy of the document marked 39–18948; AD 2017–14–04]
non-confidential with the information We issued a notice of proposed
RIN 2120–AA64
believed to be confidential deleted. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Airworthiness Directives; Piper part 39 to supersede AD 95–26–13,
Submit these documents via email or on
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes Amendment 39–9472 (60 FR 67321,
a CD, if feasible. DOE will make its own
December 29, 1995) (‘‘AD 95–26–13’’).
determination about the confidential AGENCY: Federal Aviation AD 95–26–13 applied to certain Piper
status of the information and treat it Administration (FAA), DOT. Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–28–140, PA–
according to its determination. ACTION: Final rule. 28–150, PA–28–151, PA–28–161, PA–
Factors of interest to DOE when 28–160, PA–28–180, PA–28–181, PA–
evaluating requests to treat submitted SUMMARY: We are superseding 28–235, PA–28–236, PA–28R–180, PA–
information as confidential include: (1) Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95–26–13 28R–200, PA–28R–201, PA–28S–160,
for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–28S–180, PA–32–260, PA–32–300,
A description of the items; (2) whether
PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–151, PA–32–301, PA–32–301T, PA–32R–300,
and why such items are customarily PA–28–161, PA–28–160, PA–28–180,
treated as confidential within the PA–32R–301 (SP), PA–32R–301 (HP),
PA–28–181, PA–28–235, PA–28–236, PA–32R–301T, PA–32RT–300, PA–
industry; (3) whether the information is PA–28R–180, PA–28R–200, PA–28R–
generally known by or available from 32RT–300T, and PA–32S–300 airplanes
201, PA–28S–160, PA–28S–180, PA–
other sources; (4) whether the equipped with oil cooler hose
32–260, PA–32–300, PA–32–301, PA–
information has previously been made assemblies that do not meet technical
32–301T, PA–32R–300, PA–32R–301
available to others without obligation standard order C53a (TSO–C53a) Type
(SP), PA–32R–301 (HP), PA–32R–301T,
concerning its confidentiality; (5) an D requirements. The NPRM published
PA–32RT–300, PA–32RT–300T, and
explanation of the competitive injury to in the Federal Register on October 21,
PA–32S–300 airplanes equipped with
2016 (81 FR 72742). The NPRM was
the submitting person which would oil cooler hose assemblies that do not
prompted by several inquiries asking for
result from public disclosure; (6) when meet certain technical standard order
clarification of the AD’s applicability
such information might lose its (TSO) requirements. AD 95–26–13
required inspections, replacement, and and compliance requirements. The
confidential character due to the NPRM proposed to retain all of the
passage of time; and (7) why disclosure adjustment of the oil cooler hose
assemblies, as well as providing for a requirements of AD 95–26–13 and add
of the information would be contrary to language to clarify those requirements.
the public interest. See 10 CFR 429.7. It terminating action. This AD retains all
of the requirements of AD 95–26–13 and We are issuing this AD to correct the
is DOE’s policy that all comments be unsafe condition on these products.
included in the public docket, without adds language to clarify those
requirements. This AD was prompted by Comments
change and as received, including any
several inquiries asking for clarification We gave the public the opportunity to
personal information provided in the
of the AD’s applicability and participate in developing this AD. The
comments (except information deemed compliance requirements. We are
to be exempt from public disclosure). following presents the comments
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
III. Approval of the Office of the condition on these products.
response to each comment.
Secretary DATES: This AD is effective August 15,
2017. Request the Unsafe Condition Be
The Secretary of Energy has approved Addressed by Department of Commerce
publication of this request for Examining the AD Docket
G. Fenton requested this unsafe
information. You may examine the AD docket on condition be addressed through the
the Internet at http:// Department of Commerce instead of the
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30,
www.regulations.gov by searching for Federal Aviation Administration
2017.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– because the NPRM applied to airplanes
Steven Chalk, 9254; or in person at the Docket used for commercial purposes.
Acting Assistant Secretary Energy Efficiency Management Facility between 9 a.m. We disagree with this comment
and Renewable Energy. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, because the Federal Aviation
[FR Doc. 2017–14472 Filed 7–10–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket Administration is charged by Congress
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P contains this AD, the regulatory to provide for the safe and efficient use
evaluation, any comments received, and of national airspace by commercial and
other information. The address for the private airplane operators.
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We have not changed the AD based on
Document Management Facility, U.S. this comment.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary section to $72.50 per hour instead of
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Adjustment of the clearance between the 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .......... Not applicable .......................................... $85
oil cooler hose assembly and the front
exhaust stacks.
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities PA–32–301, PA–32–301T, PA–32R–300, PA–
under the criteria of the Regulatory 32R–301 (SP), PA–32R–301 (HP), PA–32R–
Title 49 of the United States Code 301T, PA–32RT–300, PA–32RT–300T, and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act.
PA–32S–300 airplanes, all serial numbers,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 that are:
Section 106, describes the authority of (1) Equipped with one or more oil cooler
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, hose assemblies that do not meet technical
Aviation Programs, describes in more standard order C53a (TSO–C53a), Type D
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety.
requirements; and
authority. Adoption of the Amendment (2) Certificated in any category.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
Accordingly, under the authority (d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
follows: Code 79, Engine Oil.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (e) Unsafe Condition
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES AD 95–26–13 was prompted by numerous
for practices, methods, and procedures incidents/accidents caused by rupture or
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies. This
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: AD action was prompted by requests to
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
clarify the intent of AD 95–26–13. We are
because it addresses an unsafe condition issuing this AD to prevent rupture or failure
that is likely to exist or develop on § 39.13 [Amended] of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which
products identified in this rulemaking could result in engine stoppage with
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by consequent loss of control.
action. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Regulatory Findings 95–26–13, Amendment 39–9472 (60 FR (f) Compliance
We have determined that this AD will 67321, December 29, 1995), and adding Comply with this AD within the
the following new AD: compliance times specified, unless already
not have federalism implications under done. You may review the flow chart found
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 2017–14–04 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
in appendix 1 to assist you in complying
not have a substantial direct effect on Amendment 39–18948; Docket No.
with the actions of this AD.
the States, on the relationship between FAA–2016–9254; Directorate Identifier
the national government and the States, 2015–CE–030–AD. (g) Inspection Procedures for an Oil Cooler
or on the distribution of power and Mounted AT or AFT of the Rear of the
(a) Effective Date
Engine
responsibilities among the various This AD is effective August 15, 2017.
levels of government. For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do
For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs not meet TSO–C53a, Type D requirements:
certify that this AD: This AD replaces AD 95–26–13, Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
Amendment 39–9472 (60 FR 67321, (TIS) after February 5, 1996 (the effective
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory date retained from AD 95–26–13), and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, December 29, 1995) (‘‘AD 95–26–13’’).
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (c) Applicability exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the fire sleeve
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. of each oil cooler hose assembly for soaked
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Models PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–151, oil, a brownish or whitish color, and any
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation PA–28–161, PA–28–160, PA–28–180, PA– evidence of brittleness or deterioration as a
in Alaska, and 28–181, PA–28–235, PA–28–236, PA–28R– result of heat or oil seepage. See figure 1 to
(4) Will not have a significant 180, PA–28R–200, PA–28R–201, PA–28S– paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for
economic impact, positive or negative, 160, PA–28S–180, PA–32–260, PA–32–300, additional information.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June Federal holidays. The AD docket 2016, to correct an unsafe condition for
29, 2017. contains this AD, the European Aviation Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J
Pat Mullen, Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the helicopters. EASA advises of reports of
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, economic evaluation, any comments broken screws that attach the cover of
Aircraft Certification Service. received, and other information. The the hydraulic pump. A subsequent
[FR Doc. 2017–14375 Filed 7–10–17; 8:45 am] street address for the Docket Operations investigation identified a batch of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–C Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in screws delivered between July 1, 2015,
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will and November 1, 2016, that have
be available in the AD docket shortly intrinsic embrittlement and reduced
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION after receipt. mechanical properties. Hydrogen was
For service information identified in introduced into this batch of screws
Federal Aviation Administration this final rule, contact Airbus during production, causing the screws
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, to become brittle and lack sufficient
14 CFR Part 39 Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone strength. These screws were installed in
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0060; Directorate (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax a batch of hydraulic pumps, part
Identifier 2016–SW–090–AD; Amendment (972) 641–3775; or at https:// number (P/N) FR65WEO2005–175A,
39–18949; AD 2017–14–05] www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub/ identified by certain serial numbers,
FO/scripts/myFO_login.php. You may EASA advises.
RIN 2120–AA64 This condition, if not detected and
review the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the corrected, could lead to the failure of a
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, cover bolt and loss of fluid from the
Helicopters
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, hydraulic pump, resulting in loss of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Fort Worth, TX 76177. hydraulic system and subsequent loss of
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
helicopter control. As a result, EASA
Transportation (DOT). Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, AD No. 2016–264–E requires replacing
ACTION: Final rule; request for Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft the hydraulic pumps.
comments. Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood FAA’s Determination
Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone These helicopters have been approved
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus by the aviation authority of France and
faa.gov. are approved for operation in the United
Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters.
This AD requires replacing certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: States. Pursuant to our bilateral
hydraulic pumps and is prompted by agreement with France, EASA, its
Comments Invited technical representative, has notified us
reports of broken screws that attach the
cover of the hydraulic pump. The This AD is a final rule that involves of the unsafe condition described in the
actions of this AD are intended to requirements affecting flight safety, and EASA AD. We are issuing this AD
prevent an unsafe condition on these we did not provide you with notice and because we evaluated all information
products. an opportunity to provide your provided by EASA and determined the
comments prior to it becoming effective. unsafe condition exists and is likely to
DATES: This AD becomes effective July However, we invite you to participate in exist or develop on other helicopters of
26, 2017. this rulemaking by submitting written these same type designs.
We must receive comments on this comments, data, or views. We also
AD by September 11, 2017. Related Service Information
invite comments relating to the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, energy, or We reviewed Airbus Helicopters
any of the following methods: federalism impacts that resulted from Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No.
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to adopting this AD. The most helpful SA330–29.12, Revision 0, dated
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments reference a specific portion of December 22, 2016 (Airbus EASB), for
online instructions for sending your the AD, explain the reason for any Model SA330J helicopters and military
comments electronically. recommended change, and include model SA330L, SA330Jm, SA330S1,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. supporting data. To ensure the docket and SA330Sm helicopters. The Airbus
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. does not contain duplicate comments, EASB specifies removing Nexter
Department of Transportation, Docket commenters should send only one copy Mechanics hydraulic pumps P/N
Operations, M–30, West Building of written comments, or if comments are FR65WEO2005–175A with certain serial
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 filed electronically, commenters should numbers. If both the right-hand (RH)
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, submit them only one time. We will file and left-hand (LH) hydraulic pumps
DC 20590–0001. in the docket all comments that we have an affected P/N and serial number,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the receive, as well as a report summarizing the Airbus EASB specifies replacing the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 each substantive public contact with RH hydraulic pump before further flight
p.m., Monday through Friday, except FAA personnel concerning this and the LH hydraulic pump within 110
Federal holidays. rulemaking during the comment period. flying hours or 6 months. If only one
We will consider all the comments we hydraulic pump has an affected P/N and
Examining the AD Docket serial number, the Airbus EASB
receive and may conduct additional
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You may examine the AD docket on rulemaking based on those comments. specifies replacing it within 110 flying
the Internet at http:// hours or 6 months. The Airbus EASB
www.regulations.gov by searching for Discussion also specifies that, for 6 months after
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– EASA, which is the Technical Agent receipt of the Airbus EASB, before
0060; or in person at the Docket for the Member States of the European installing an affected hydraulic pump it
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD must be ‘‘returned to conformity’’ by
p.m., Monday through Friday, except No. 2016–264–E, dated December 22, complying with Nexter Mechanics Alert
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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 August 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474- 5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 31892 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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