82 FR 34257 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 140 (July 24, 2017)

Page Range		34257-34259
FR Document		2017-15213

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 69-13-03 for all Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-E23-250, and PA-30 airplanes. AD 69-13-03 required inspection of the heater exhaust extension, replacement of the extension as necessary, and overhaul of the combustion heater assembly. This AD retains the inspection of the heater exhaust extension with replacement of the extension as necessary and removes the overhaul requirement of the combustion heater assembly. This AD was prompted by a recently issued AD that applies to the Meggitt (Troy), Inc. combustion heaters, and the combustion heater AD incorporates corrective actions for the heater that contradict the overhaul requirement of AD 69-13-03. We are issuing this AD to continue to address the unsafe condition on these products and avoid potential contradiction of actions.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0157; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-039-AD; 
Amendment 39-18965; AD 2017-15-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 69-13-03 for 
all Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, 
PA-E23-250, and PA-30 airplanes. AD 69-13-03 required inspection of the 
heater exhaust extension, replacement of the extension as necessary, 
and overhaul of the combustion heater assembly. This AD retains the 
inspection of the heater exhaust extension with replacement of the 
extension as necessary and removes the overhaul requirement of the 
combustion heater assembly. This AD was prompted by a recently issued 
AD that applies to the Meggitt (Troy), Inc. combustion heaters, and the 
combustion heater AD incorporates corrective actions for the heater 
that contradict the overhaul requirement of AD 69-13-03. We are issuing 
this AD to continue to address the unsafe condition on these products 
and avoid potential contradiction of actions.

DATES: This AD is effective August 28, 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-2017-
0157; 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 final rule, 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: Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College 
Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; 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 69-13-03, Amendment 39-785 (34 FR 9748, June 
24, 1969) as amended by AD 69-13-03, Amendment 39-1749 (38 FR 33765, 
December 7, 1973), (``AD 69-13-03''). AD 69-13-03 applied to certain 
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-
E23-250, and PA-30 airplanes. AD 69-13-03 required inspection of the 
heater exhaust extension to determine if it is mild steel or stainless 
steel, repetitive inspections of the mild steel extensions for 
deterioration, replacement of the extension as necessary, and overhaul 
of the combustion heater assembly. AD 69-13-03 resulted from the 
potential of carbon monoxide entering the airplane cabin.
    The NPRM was prompted by another AD action that applies to the 
Meggitt (Troy), Inc. combustion heaters installed on the airplanes AD 
69-13-03 applied to. AD 2017-06-03; Amendment 39-18827 (82 FR 15988, 
March 31, 2017), which applies to the Meggitt combustion heaters 
incorporates corrective actions for the heater that contradict the 
overhaul requirement of AD 69-13-03. The NPRM proposed to retain 
certain requirements of AD 69-13-03 and remove the requirement for 
overhaul of the heater assembly. We are issuing this AD continue to 
address the unsafe condition on these products and avoid potential 
contradiction of actions.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. One comment was received from Ahmed Ali who agrees with the AD 
action. The following presents the other comment received on the NPRM 
and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Withdraw NPRM

    Jeff Aryan stated the AD is not necessary. The commenter has owned 
a Model PA-30 airplane for 25 years and does not believe heater fumes 
can enter the cabin. He has used the heater for

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prolonged periods of time, with and without the engine running, and has 
not experienced any problems. He stated the exhaust system was well 
designed and does not need to be changed. He believes owners are not 
maintaining their airplane to the regulations. We infer the commenter 
would like for us to withdraw the NPRM.
    We disagree with this comment. The potential exists for carbon 
monoxide to enter the cabin when the mild steel exhaust extension 
deteriorates. The required actions of this AD will continue to address 
the unsafe condition.
    We have not changed this AD based on this comment.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1,950 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD. The new 
requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Determine installation of a mild steel  1 work-hour x $85 per                N/A             $85        $165,750
 or stainless steel heater exhaust       hour = $85.
 extension.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective 
actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need 
these corrective actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
               Action                        Labor cost                    Parts cost                 product
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Inspection of mild steel heater       1 work-hour x $85 per    Not applicable...................             $85
 exhaust extension.                    hour = $85.
Replacement of heater exhaust         1 work-hour x $85 per    * $1,000.........................           1,085
 extension.                            hour = $85.
Remove or disable the heater........  1 work-hour x $85 per    Not applicable...................              85
                                       hour = $85.
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* There are currently no replacement parts available for the heater exhaust extension. The $1,000 parts cost is
  the FAA's best estimate if parts were to become available.

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) 
69-13-03, Amendment 39-785 (34 FR 9748, June 24, 1969) as amended by AD 
69-13-03, Amendment 39-1749 (38 FR 33765, December 7, 1973), and adding 
the following new AD:

2017-15-05 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18965; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0157; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-039-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 28, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces Airworthiness Directive (AD) 69-13-03, 
Amendment 39-785 (34 FR 9748, June 24, 1969) as amended by AD 69-13-
03, Amendment 39-1749 (38 FR 33765, December 7, 1973) (``AD 69-13-
03'').

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, 
PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-E23-250, and PA-30 airplanes, all serial 
numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the potential of carbon monoxide 
entering the airplane cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the combustion heater exhaust extension, which could lead 
to carbon monoxide entering the airplane cabin.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Exhaust Extension Determination

    Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 
14, 1973 (the effective date retained from AD 69-13-03 as amended by 
AD 69-13-03, Amendment 39-785 (38 FR 33765, December 7, 1973)), 
remove the heater exhaust tube shroud and by means of a magnet 
determine if Stewart-Warner part number (P/N) 486238 exhaust 
extension (Piper P/N 754-708) is mild steel (magnetic) or stainless 
steel (non-magnetic). If the exhaust extension is stainless steel, 
then no further action is required by this AD.

(h) Mild Steel Exhaust Extensions

    If there is a mild steel Stewart-Warner P/N 486238 exhaust 
extension (Piper P/N 754-708) installed on the airplane, within 25 
hours TIS after August 28, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), you 
must do one of the following actions found in paragraph (h)(1) 
through (3) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the mild steel exhaust extension with a stainless 
steel exhaust extension.
    (2) Visually inspect the mild steel exhaust extension for 
deterioration (cracks, corrosion, rust, and/or flaking) and 
repetitively thereafter visually inspect the exhaust extension at 
intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS or until the mild steel exhaust 
extension is replaced with a stainless steel exhaust extension.
    (3) Disable or remove the combustion heater.

(i) Deterioration of the Mild Steel Exhaust Extension

    If deterioration (cracks, corrosion, rust, and/or flaking) of 
the extension is found during any of the inspections required in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, before further flight, you must do one 
of the following actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the exhaust extension with a stainless steel exhaust 
extension or a mild steel P/N 486238 exhaust extension that has been 
inspected per paragraph (h)(2) of this AD and was found free of 
deterioration. If you install a mild steel P/N 486238 exhaust 
extension, you must continue the repetitive visual inspections 
required in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
    (2) Disable or remove the heater.

(j) 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.
    (3) AMOCs approved for paragraphs (a) and (b) of AD 69-13-03 are 
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Scott Hopper, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; 
fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected].

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 12, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 15, Department of Transportation, Docket
Section (ALS) Part 4—System Equipment 2017. Operations, M–30, West Building
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision Michael Kaszycki, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
05, dated October 19, 2015. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(ii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. DC 20590.
Section (ALS) Part 3—Certification [FR Doc. 2017–14923 Filed 7–21–17; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,
03, dated October 19, 2015.
(iii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—System Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474–
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015. 5535; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
Federal Aviation Administration scott.hopper@faa.gov.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3102, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3137,
Discussion
including Appendix 01, dated March 20, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0157; Directorate
2007. Identifier 2016–CE–039–AD; Amendment We issued a notice of proposed
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 39–18965; AD 2017–15–05] rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
3137, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, part 39 to supersede AD 69–13–03,
dated December 6, 2007. RIN 2120–AA64 Amendment 39–785 (34 FR 9748, June
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 24, 1969) as amended by AD 69–13–03,
Airworthiness Directives; Piper
3137, Revision 02, dated January 18, 2010. Amendment 39–1749 (38 FR 33765,
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
December 7, 1973), (‘‘AD 69–13–03’’).
3143, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012. AGENCY: Federal Aviation AD 69–13–03 applied to certain Piper
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92– Administration (FAA), DOT. Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–23, PA–23–
3046, Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010. 160, PA–23–235, PA–23–250, PA–E23–
ACTION: Final rule.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3046, 250, and PA–30 airplanes. AD 69–13–03
Revision 05, dated November 7, 2011. SUMMARY: We are superseding required inspection of the heater
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92– exhaust extension to determine if it is
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 69–13–03
3046, Revision 07, dated January 13, 2017. mild steel or stainless steel, repetitive
for all Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
23, PA–23–160, PA–23–235, PA–23– inspections of the mild steel extensions
4107, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016.
250, PA–E23–250, and PA–30 airplanes. for deterioration, replacement of the
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
AD 69–13–03 required inspection of the extension as necessary, and overhaul of
4136, including Appendix 01, dated March
20, 2007. heater exhaust extension, replacement the combustion heater assembly. AD
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– of the extension as necessary, and 69–13–03 resulted from the potential of
4136, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, overhaul of the combustion heater carbon monoxide entering the airplane
dated December 6, 2007. assembly. This AD retains the cabin.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– inspection of the heater exhaust The NPRM was prompted by another
4136, Revision 02, including Appendix 1, extension with replacement of the AD action that applies to the Meggitt
dated February 24, 2010. extension as necessary and removes the (Troy), Inc. combustion heaters installed
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– overhaul requirement of the combustion on the airplanes AD 69–13–03 applied
4143, dated February 21, 2012. heater assembly. This AD was prompted to. AD 2017–06–03; Amendment 39–
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– by a recently issued AD that applies to 18827 (82 FR 15988, March 31, 2017),
5030, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, the Meggitt (Troy), Inc. combustion which applies to the Meggitt
dated November 20, 2009. heaters, and the combustion heater AD combustion heaters incorporates
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92– incorporates corrective actions for the corrective actions for the heater that
4056, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010. heater that contradict the overhaul contradict the overhaul requirement of
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92– AD 69–13–03. The NPRM proposed to
requirement of AD 69–13–03. We are
4056, Revision 04, dated December 5, 2013. retain certain requirements of AD 69–
issuing this AD to continue to address
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92– 13–03 and remove the requirement for
5008, Revision 07, dated February 8, 2013.
the unsafe condition on these products
and avoid potential contradiction of overhaul of the heater assembly. We are
(3) For service information identified in issuing this AD continue to address the
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness actions.
unsafe condition on these products and
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice DATES: This AD is effective August 28, avoid potential contradiction of actions.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 2017.
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Comments
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Examining the AD Docket
We gave the public the opportunity to
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may examine the AD docket on participate in developing this AD. One
(4) You may view this service information the Internet at http://
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
comment was received from Ahmed Ali
www.regulations.gov by searching for who agrees with the AD action. The
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– following presents the other comment
information on the availability of this
0157; or in person at the Docket received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information Management Facility between 9 a.m. response to the comment.
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that is incorporated by reference at the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Request To Withdraw NPRM
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on contains this final rule, the regulatory Jeff Aryan stated the AD is not
the availability of this material at NARA, call evaluation, any comments received, and necessary. The commenter has owned a
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// other information. The address for the Model PA–30 airplane for 25 years and
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is does not believe heater fumes can enter
locations.html. Document Management Facility, U.S. the cabin. He has used the heater for

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prolonged periods of time, with and continue to address the unsafe • Are consistent with the intent that
without the engine running, and has not condition. was proposed in the NPRM for
experienced any problems. He stated the We have not changed this AD based correcting the unsafe condition; and
exhaust system was well designed and on this comment. • Do not add any additional burden
does not need to be changed. He upon the public than was already
believes owners are not maintaining Conclusion proposed in the NPRM.
their airplane to the regulations. We
We reviewed the relevant data, Costs of Compliance
infer the commenter would like for us
to withdraw the NPRM. considered the comments received, and We estimate that this AD affects 1,950
We disagree with this comment. The determined that air safety and the airplanes of U.S. registry.
potential exists for carbon monoxide to public interest require adopting this AD We estimate the following costs to
enter the cabin when the mild steel as proposed except for minor editorial comply with this AD. The new
exhaust extension deteriorates. The changes. We have determined that these requirements of this AD add no
required actions of this AD will minor changes: additional economic burden:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Determine installation of a mild steel or stain- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. N/A $85 $165,750
less steel heater exhaust extension.

We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results determining the number of airplanes
any necessary corrective actions that of the inspection. We have no way of that might need these corrective actions:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Inspection of mild steel heater exhaust extension 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................... Not applicable ........... $85
Replacement of heater exhaust extension ............. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................... * $1,000 ..................... 1,085
Remove or disable the heater ................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................... Not applicable ........... 85
* There are currently no replacement parts available for the heater exhaust extension. The $1,000 parts cost is the FAA’s best estimate if parts
were to become available.

Authority for This Rulemaking the States, on the relationship between PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the national government and the States, DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code or on the distribution of power and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue responsibilities among the various
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
levels of government. continues to read as follows:
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD:
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory § 39.13 [Amended]
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
We are issuing this rulemaking under removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 69–13–03, Amendment 39–785 (34 FR
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 9748, June 24, 1969) as amended by AD
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
in Alaska, and 69–13–03, Amendment 39–1749 (38 FR
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (4) Will not have a significant 33765, December 7, 1973), and adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative, the following new AD:
for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities 2017–15–05 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory Amendment 39–18965; Docket No.
safety in air commerce. This regulation Flexibility Act. FAA–2017–0157; Directorate Identifier
is within the scope of that authority 2016–CE–039–AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD is effective August 28, 2017.
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action. Safety. (b) Affected ADs
Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment This AD replaces Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 69–13–03, Amendment 39–785 (34 FR
We have determined that this AD will Accordingly, under the authority 9748, June 24, 1969) as amended by AD 69–
not have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator, 13–03, Amendment 39–1749 (38 FR 33765,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as December 7, 1973) (‘‘AD 69–13–03’’).
not have a substantial direct effect on follows:

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(c) Applicability visual inspections required in paragraph and wrapping affected DVs and
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. (h)(2) of this AD. replacing those DVs found to be
Models PA–23, PA–23–160, PA–23–235, PA– (2) Disable or remove the heater. defective. This AD eliminates the
23–250, PA–E23–250, and PA–30 airplanes, (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance terminating action that existed under
all serial numbers, certificated in any (AMOCs) AD 2017–04–51 and reduces the
category. population of affected parts. This AD
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
(d) Subject Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the was prompted by reports of additional
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if fuel leaks originating from the DV on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America requested using the procedures found in 14 certain Arriel engines. We are issuing
Code 21, Air Conditioning. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, this AD to correct the unsafe condition
send your request to your principal inspector
(e) Unsafe Condition on these products.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
This AD was prompted by the potential of appropriate. If sending information directly DATES: This AD is effective August 8,
carbon monoxide entering the airplane cabin. to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 2017.
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of attention of the person identified in The Director of the Federal Register
the combustion heater exhaust extension, paragraph (k) of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference
which could lead to carbon monoxide (2) Before using any approved AMOC, of a certain publication listed in this AD
entering the airplane cabin. notify your appropriate principal inspector, as of August 8, 2017.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager We must receive any comments on
(f) Compliance of the local flight standards district office/
Comply with this AD within the certificate holding district office.
this AD by September 7, 2017.
compliance times specified, unless already (3) AMOCs approved for paragraphs (a) ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
done. and (b) of AD 69–13–03 are approved as using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(g) Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Exhaust AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Extension Determination this AD. methods:
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (k) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(TIS) after December 14, 1973 (the effective For more information about this AD,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
date retained from AD 69–13–03 as amended contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
by AD 69–13–03, Amendment 39–785 (38 FR FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
33765, December 7, 1973)), remove the heater 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, • Mail: U.S. Department of
exhaust tube shroud and by means of a Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474–5535; fax: Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
magnet determine if Stewart-Warner part (404) 474–5606; email: scott.hopper@faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
number (P/N) 486238 exhaust extension W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(Piper P/N 754–708) is mild steel (magnetic) Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 12,
or stainless steel (non-magnetic). If the 2017. Washington, DC 20590.
exhaust extension is stainless steel, then no Pat Mullen, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
further action is required by this AD. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Aircraft Certification Service. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(h) Mild Steel Exhaust Extensions W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[FR Doc. 2017–15213 Filed 7–21–17; 8:45 am]
If there is a mild steel Stewart-Warner Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
P/N 486238 exhaust extension (Piper P/N BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
754–708) installed on the airplane, within 25
except Federal holidays.
hours TIS after August 28, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD), you must do one of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
following actions found in paragraph (h)(1) this AD, contact Safran Helicopter
through (3) of this AD. Federal Aviation Administration Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
(1) Replace the mild steel exhaust phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05
extension with a stainless steel exhaust 14 CFR Part 39 59 74 45 15. You may view this service
extension. information at the FAA, Engine &
(2) Visually inspect the mild steel exhaust [Docket No. FAA–2017–0115; Directorate
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
extension for deterioration (cracks, corrosion, Identifier 2017–NE–04–AD; Amendment 39–
18967; AD 2017–15–07] Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
rust, and/or flaking) and repetitively
thereafter visually inspect the exhaust information on the availability of this
RIN 2120–AA64 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
extension at intervals not to exceed 25 hours
TIS or until the mild steel exhaust extension It is also available on the Internet at
is replaced with a stainless steel exhaust
Airworthiness Directives; Safran http://www.regulations.gov by searching
extension. Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(3) Disable or remove the combustion Engines 0115.
heater.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
(i) Deterioration of the Mild Steel Exhaust Administration (FAA), DOT.
Extension ACTION: Final rule; request for You may examine the AD docket on
If deterioration (cracks, corrosion, rust, comments. the Internet at http://
and/or flaking) of the extension is found www.regulations.gov by searching for
during any of the inspections required in SUMMARY: We are superseding and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, before further airworthiness directive (AD) 2017–04– 0115; or in person at the Docket
flight, you must do one of the following 51 for all Safran Helicopter Engines, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD. S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Replace the exhaust extension with a 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
stainless steel exhaust extension or a mild
steel P/N 486238 exhaust extension that has
turboshaft engines. AD 2017–04–51 contains this AD, the mandatory
been inspected per paragraph (h)(2) of this required inspecting, wrapping, and continuing airworthiness information,
AD and was found free of deterioration. If replacing the affected drain valve regulatory evaluation, any comments
you install a mild steel P/N 486238 exhaust assembly (DV) installed on these Arriel received, and other information. The
extension, you must continue the repetitive 1 engines. This AD requires inspecting address for the Docket Office (phone:

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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 28, 2017.
Contact		Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 34257
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 34257 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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