82 FR 35630 - Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 146 (August 1, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 146 (August 1, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15669 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 35630-35634] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15669] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0640; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-020-AD; Amendment 39-18969; AD 2017-15-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes. This AD requires installing engine exhaust pipe clamps with spring washers, repetitively inspecting the engine exhaust pipe clamps for cracks, and replacing the clamps if found cracked. This AD was prompted by cracks in the affected engine exhaust pipes, which could cause failure of the propeller regulating valve because of hot exhaust gases coming from the fractured pipes. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 35631]] DATES: This AD is effective August 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 1, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by September 15, 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 AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0640. 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- 0640; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion AD 2017-01-12, Amendment 39-18779 (82 FR 5359, January 18, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-12'') requires either replacing the engine exhaust pipes with new design pipes or installing clamps on the old design pipes on Diamond Model DA 42 airplanes. AD 2017-01-12 is based on European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0156R1, dated November 23, 2016. EASA is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. After issuance of AD 2017-01-12, we received reports of cracks on the new design engine exhaust pipes. To address this cracking issue, we issued AD 2017-11-08, Amendment 39-18907 (82 FR 24843, May 31, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-08''). AD 2017-11-08 requires repetitively inspecting the new design engine exhaust pipes installed on Diamond Model DA 42 airplanes and replacing any cracked pipes. AD 2017-11-08 is based on EASA AD No. 2017-0090, dated May 17, 2017. Since issuance of AD 2017-11-08, we received reports of cracks found on the engine exhaust pipe clamps that were installed on the old design engine exhaust pipes as a requirement in AD 2017-01-12. The FAA and EASA are working concurrently on AD action for the United States and Europe. EASA recently issued AD No.: 2017-0120, dated July 13, 2017, to address actions similar to that of this FAA AD. This condition, if not corrected, could result in hot exhaust gases coming from the fractured pipes and leading to an uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown or overheat damage, which could result in a forced landing, consequent damage, and occupant injury. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017, and Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017. In combination, the service information describes procedures for installing engine exhaust pipe clamps with spring washers and inspecting the engine exhaust pipe clamps for cracks, with replacement if cracks are found. 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 the final rule. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because affected engine exhaust pipes could crack and cause hot gases to leak from fractured exhaust pipes and lead to an uncommanded engine in- flight shutdown. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0640 and Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-020-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 130 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 35632]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install engine exhaust pipe clamps 4 work-hours x $85 per * $100 $440 $57,200 with spring washers. hour = $340 (for both clamps). Inspect engine exhaust pipe clamps.... 2 work-hours x $85 per N/A 170 22,100 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * (for both clamps) We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that will be required based on the results of the inspections. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace cracked clamps..................... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340 * $100 $440 (for both clamps). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * (for both clamps) Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-15-09 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Amendment 39-18969; Docket No. FAA-2017-0640; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-020-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI) GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes, serial numbers 42.004 through 42.427 and 42.AC001 through 42.AC151, certificated in any category, that have: (1) Either a Technify Motors GmbH TAE 125-02-99 or TAE 125-02- 114 engine installed; and (2) DAI part numbers (P/N) D60-7806-00-01 and P/N D60-7806-00-02 engine exhaust clamps installed. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by cracks in the affected engine exhaust pipes, which could cause failure of the propeller regulating valve because of hot exhaust gases coming from the fractured pipes. We are issuing this AD to prevent an uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown or overheat damage, which could result in a forced landing, consequent damage, and occupant injury. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD. (1) Before or upon accumulating 40 hours time-in-service (TIS) on the affected engine exhaust pipes or within the next 10 hours [[Page 35633]] TIS after August 1, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD. (i) Inspect each engine exhaust clamp for cracks following III.3 Action 3--Inspection of exhaust clamp for cracks of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (DAI) Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017, as specified in DAI Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017. (ii) Reinstall any uncracked clamp or replace with a new clamp and incorporate spring washers following III.2 Action 2-- installation of additional exhaust clamp in the INSTRUCTIONS section of DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017, as specified in DAI Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017. See figure 1 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD for additional information on the sequence of installation actions as identified in DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017. Credit is not given for installation of an engine exhaust clamp installed following DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2016, (installation of exhaust clamp without spring washers), or DAI Work Instruction MSB- 42-120, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2017. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR01AU17.000 (2) Within 25 hours TIS after the installation required by paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS, inspect each engine exhaust clamp for cracks following III.3 Action 3--Inspection of exhaust clamp for cracks of the INSTRUCTIONS section DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017, as specified in DAI Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017. (3) If any crack(s) is found on any engine exhaust clamp during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, replace or modify the affected engine exhaust clamp(s) following III.2 Action 2--installation of additional exhaust clamp in the INSTRUCTIONS section of DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017, as specified in DAI Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017. (4) If during any replacement or modification required by this AD the exhaust clamp assembly cannot be installed without side force using step 10 of III.2 Action 2--installation of additional exhaust clamp in the INSTRUCTIONS section of DAI Work Instruction WI-MSB 42- 120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017, before further flight contact the FAA at the address specified in paragraph (i) of this AD to obtain and incorporate an FAA-approved repair/modification approved specifically for this AD. The FAA will coordinate with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and DAI for the development of a repair/modification to address the specific problem. (5) The replacement required by paragraphs (f)(1)(ii) or (f)(3) of this AD does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD when DAI part numbers (P/N) D60-7806-00- 01 and P/N D60-7806-00-02 engine exhaust clamps are installed. (6) Within 10 days after any inspection where a cracked clamp is found or within 10 days after August 1, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the results to the FAA at the address specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD and to DAI at the address specified in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Report all the information included in the Appendix to this AD. (g) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. [[Page 35634]] (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) 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. 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 (i) 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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, 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]. (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2017-0120, dated July 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-2017-0640. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/2, dated June 7, 2017. (ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017. (3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH service information identified in this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0640. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Appendix to AD 2017-15-09 Airplane Serial Number:------------------------------------------------ Total Hours TIS of the Airplane:--------------------------------------- Total Hours TIS Since Clamp was Installed:----------------------------- Clamp was installed on: __ Left-hand Engine Only __ Right-hand Engine Only __ Both Engines Number of Inspections Since Found Cracked:----------------------------- Clamp installed per: ___ Section 8, ___ Section 9, or ___Section 10 of subsection III.2 of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, Revision 3, dated July 6, 2017. Clamp installed per the following Revision level of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120: __ Original Issue __ Revision 1 __ Revision 2 Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-15669 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (2) The Condition column of Table 1 and (IBR) of the service information listed in this
737–53A1365, dated January 23, 2017. Table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1365, part 51.
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http:// dated January 23, 2017, refers to total flight (2) You must use this service information
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ cycles ‘‘at the original issue date of this as applicable to do the actions required by
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/EBD1CEC7B301293 service bulletin.’’ This AD, however, applies this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
E86257CB30045557A?OpenDocument& to the airplanes with the specified total flight (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
Highlight=st01219se) does not affect the cycles as of the effective date of this AD. 53A1365, dated January 23, 2017.
ability to accomplish the actions required by (ii) Reserved.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
(AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
product’’ alternative method of compliance (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
39.17. requested using the procedures found in 14 telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com.
(d) Subject send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
Air Transport Association (ATA) of or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
America Code 53; Fuselage. appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this
(e) Unsafe Condition attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information
the design approval holder indicating that emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the
the lower skin at the skin lap splice lower Requests@faa.gov. National Archives and Records
fastener row is subject to widespread fatigue (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on
damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call
correct cracks in the lower skin, which, if not or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
detected, could link up, resulting in reduced of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
structural integrity of the airplane and certificate holding district office. locations.html.
consequent uncontrolled decompression of (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,
the airplane. level of safety may be used for any repair, 2017.
modification, or alteration required by this
(f) Compliance Dionne Palermo,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Comply with this AD within the Commercial Airplanes Organization Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
compliance times specified, unless already Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
done. been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2017–15477 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(g) Repetitive Inspections
approved, the repair method, modification
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
AD, at the applicable time specified in the certification basis of the airplane, and the
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1365, dated (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
January 23, 2017: Do external eddy current Federal Aviation Administration
this AD: For service information that
inspections at stringer S–14 on the left and contains steps that are labeled as Required
right sides of the airplane (S–14L and S–14R) for Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
for any crack in the skin lap splice at the paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2017–0640; Directorate
lower fastener row, in accordance with the apply. Identifier 2017–CE–020–AD; Amendment
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) The steps labeled as RC, including 39–18969; AD 2017–15–09]
Service Bulletin 737–53A1365, dated January substeps under an RC step and any figures
23, 2017. Repeat the inspections thereafter at identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64
the applicable times specified in paragraph comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
Bulletin 737–53A1365, dated January 23, requirement is removed from that step or Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
2017. substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(h) Repair Administration (FAA), DOT.
and identified figures.
If any crack is found during any inspection (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ACTION: Final rule; request for
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair deviated from using accepted methods in comments.
before further flight using a method approved accordance with the operator’s maintenance
in accordance with the procedures specified or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Although Boeing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1365, dated including substeps and identified figures, can Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
January 23, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing still be done as specified, and the airplane
for appropriate action and specifies that Model DA 42 airplanes. This AD
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), requires installing engine exhaust pipe
this AD requires repair as specified in this (k) Related Information clamps with spring washers, repetitively
paragraph. For more information about this AD, inspecting the engine exhaust pipe
contact James Guo, Aerospace Engineer, clamps for cracks, and replacing the
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los clamps if found cracked. This AD was
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, prompted by cracks in the affected
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– engine exhaust pipes, which could
737–53A1365, dated January 23, 2017, 5357; fax: 562–627–5210; email: james.guo@
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the cause failure of the propeller regulating
faa.gov.
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ valve because of hot exhaust gases
this AD requires compliance within the (l) Material Incorporated by Reference coming from the fractured pipes. We are
specified compliance time after the effective (1) The Director of the Federal Register issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
date of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference condition on these products.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Install engine exhaust pipe clamps with 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 (for * $100 $440 $57,200
spring washers. both clamps).
Inspect engine exhaust pipe clamps .............. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. N/A 170 22,100
* (for both clamps)
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that will be inspections. We have no way of that may need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace cracked clamps ................. 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 (for both clamps) ........................... * $100 $440
* (for both clamps)
Paperwork Reduction Act is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
A federal agency may not conduct or because it addresses an unsafe condition
§ 39.13 [Amended]
sponsor, and a person is not required to that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
respond to, nor shall a person be subject the following new airworthiness
to penalty for failure to comply with a action.
directive (AD):
collection of information subject to the Regulatory Findings
requirements of the Paperwork 2017–15–09 Diamond Aircraft Industries
This AD will not have federalism GmbH: Amendment 39–18969; Docket
Reduction Act unless that collection of
implications under Executive Order No. FAA–2017–0640; Directorate
information displays a current valid Identifier 2017–CE–020–AD.
13132. This AD will not have a
OMB control number. The control
substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Effective Date
number for the collection of information
the relationship between the national This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
government and the States, or on the effective August 1, 2017.
paperwork cost associated with this AD
distribution of power and
has been detailed in the Costs of (b) Affected ADs
responsibilities among the various
Compliance section of this document None.
levels of government.
and includes time for reviewing
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
instructions, as well as completing and
certify that this AD: This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft
reviewing the collection of information.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Industries (DAI) GmbH Model DA 42
Therefore, all reporting associated with
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, airplanes, serial numbers 42.004 through
this AD is mandatory. Comments
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 42.427 and 42.AC001 through 42.AC151,
concerning the accuracy of this burden
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures certificated in any category, that have:
and suggestions for reducing the burden (1) Either a Technify Motors GmbH TAE
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
should be directed to the FAA at 800 125–02–99 or TAE 125–02–114 engine
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, installed; and
in Alaska, and
DC 20591, ATTN: Information (2) DAI part numbers (P/N) D60–7806–00–
(4) Will not have a significant 01 and P/N D60–7806–00–02 engine exhaust
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
economic impact, positive or negative, clamps installed.
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
Title 49 of the United States Code Air Transport Association of America
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act.
(ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
section 106, describes the authority of (e) Reason
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by cracks in the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
safety, Incorporation by reference, affected engine exhaust pipes, which could
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
Safety. cause failure of the propeller regulating valve
detail the scope of the Agency’s
because of hot exhaust gases coming from the
authority. Adoption of the Amendment fractured pipes. We are issuing this AD to
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority prevent an uncommanded engine in-flight
the authority described in Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, shutdown or overheat damage, which could
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as result in a forced landing, consequent
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‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that damage, and occupant injury.
follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with (f) Actions and Compliance
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Unless already done, do the actions in
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) Before or upon accumulating 40 hours
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 time-in-service (TIS) on the affected engine
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: exhaust pipes or within the next 10 hours
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance ll Left-hand Engine Only www.bombardier.com. You may view
(AMOCs) ll Right-hand Engine Only this referenced service information at
(1) The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, ll Both Engines the FAA, Transport Airplane
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Number of Inspections Since Found Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
AD, if requested using the procedures found Cracked: llllllllllllllll Renton, WA. For information on the
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Clamp installed per: lll Section 8, lll availability of this material at the FAA,
39.19, send your request to your principal Section 9, or lllSection 10 of subsection
inspector or local Flight Standards District call 425–227–1221. It is also available
III.2 of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Office, as appropriate. If sending information on the Internet at http://
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, Revision
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it 3, dated July 6, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the attention of the person identified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Clamp installed per the following Revision
paragraph (i) of this AD. 0331.
level of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120: Examining the AD Docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
ll Original Issue
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager You may examine the AD docket on
of the local flight standards district office/ ll Revision 1
certificate holding district office. ll Revision 2 the Internet at http://
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, www.regulations.gov by searching for
(i) Related Information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2017.
(1) For more information about this AD, Melvin Johnson, 0331; or in person at the Docket
contact Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; except Federal holidays. The AD docket
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– [FR Doc. 2017–15669 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]
contains this AD, the regulatory
4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2017– evaluation, any comments received, and
0120, dated July 13, 2017, for related other information. The street address for
information. You may examine the MCAI on DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation,
2017–0640. Docket Operations, M–30, West
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference 14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0331; Directorate Washington, DC 20590.
approved the incorporation by reference Identifier 2016–NM–213–AD; Amendment
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 39–18971; AD 2017–15–11] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
part 51. RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
(2) You must use this service information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Inc., Airplanes
(i) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120/2, AGENCY: Federal Aviation NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax
dated June 7, 2017. Administration (FAA), Department of 516–794–5531.
(ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, Revision ACTION: Final rule.
3, dated July 6, 2017. Discussion
(3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
service information identified in this AD,
We issued a notice of proposed
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH,
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–102, part 39 by adding an AD that would
N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener Neustadt,
–103, –106, –201, –202, –301, –311, and
Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
2622 26780; email: office@diamond-air.at; –315 airplanes. This AD was prompted DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202,
Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. by reports of undamped main landing –301, –311, and –315 airplanes. The
gear (MLG) extension in-service. This
(4) You may view this service information NPRM published in the Federal
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901AD requires replacement of the MLG Register on May 2, 2017 (82 FR 20453)
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For retraction actuator rod-ends on both (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
information on the availability of this MLG assemblies. We are issuing this AD
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It prompted by reports of undamped MLG
to address the unsafe condition on these extension in-service. The NPRM
is also available on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for products. proposed to require replacement of the
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0640. DATES: This AD is effective September 5, MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on
2017.
(5) You may view this service information both MLG assemblies. We are issuing
that is incorporated by reference at the The Director of the Federal Register this AD to prevent MLG undamped
National Archives and Records approved the incorporation by reference extensions, which could result in MLG
Administration (NARA). For information on of a certain publication listed in this AD structural failure, resulting in an unsafe
the availability of this material at NARA, call
as of September 5, 2017.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// asymmetric landing gear configuration.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- ADDRESSES: For service information Transport Canada Civil Aviation
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locations.html. identified in this final rule, contact (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical for Canada, has issued Canadian
Appendix to AD 2017–15–09
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–36,
Airplane Serial Number: lllllllll Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; dated November 22, 2016 (referred to
Total Hours TIS of the Airplane: lllll telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375– after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Total Hours TIS Since Clamp was Installed: 4539; email thd.qseries@ Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Clamp was installed on: aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 1, 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 35630 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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