82 FR 35888 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 147 (August 2, 2017)

Page Range		35888-35890
FR Document		2017-15556
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-19-01 for SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the flight control wheel traveling beyond normal roll control limits and jamming in a position that could cause loss of control. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0417; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-008-AD; 
Amendment 39-18975; AD 2017-15-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-19-01 for 
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as the flight control wheel traveling beyond normal roll 
control limits and jamming in a position that could cause loss of 
control. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 6, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 6, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
October 29, 2002 (67 FR 59137; September 20, 2002).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0417; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, 
Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 
62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@socata.daher.com; 
Internet: https://www.mysocata.com/login/accueil.php. You may view this 
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is 
also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0417.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 
329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to SOCATA Model TBM 700 
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 
2017 (82 FR 21328), and proposed to supersede AD 2002-19-01, Amendment 
39-12881 (67 FR 59137; September 20, 2002) (``AD 2002-19-01'').
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country. The MCAI states that:

    An event occurred in 2001 on an in-service aeroplane where, 
during a pre-flight check of the flight controls, the pilot control 
wheel jammed in full nose up and full left position after having 
exceeded the control stop of roll.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced control 
of the aeroplane.
    Prompted by these findings, SOCATA issued Service Bulletin (SB) 
70-095-27 to provide inspection instructions.
    To address this unsafe condition, DGAC France issued AD 2001-
582(A) to require repetitive inspections of the flight control 
system after any maintenance operation on flight controls. That AD 
was later revised to update the list of affected aeroplane MSN.
    Since DGAC France AD 2001-582(A) R1 was issued, SOCATA issued 
Revision 2 of SB 70-095-27 to provide instructions for replacement 
of the rivets in the roll primary stops as a terminating action for 
the repetitive inspections.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD, which 
supersedes DGAC France AD 2001-582(A) R1, requires replacement of 
the rivets in the roll primary stops of the flight control wheels at 
the next maintenance operation on flight controls.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0417-0002.

Comments

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

Conclusion

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR 51

    We reviewed DAHER SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-095, 
Revision 2, dated October 2016, which describes procedures for 
replacement of the flight control wheel primary stop rivets. We also 
reviewed EADS SOCATA Recommended Service Bulletin SB 70-114, dated 
December 2004, which describes procedures for installation of roll 
control emergency stops on the flight control wheel. 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 AD.

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    DAHER SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-095, Revision 2, 
dated

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October 2016, requires a modification that terminates any repetitive 
inspections and also gives credit for another modification that may 
have previously been done. We are retaining the repetitive inspection 
requirement from AD 2002-19-01 and allowing installation of one of the 
two different modifications as terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 203 products of U.S. registry.
    We estimate that it will take about 1 hour per product to comply 
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the 
inspection on U.S. operators to be $17,255, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 3 work-hours per product. The average labor rate is $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this action 
on U.S. operators to be $255 per product. We have no way of determining 
the number of products that may need these actions.
    For the optional actions to terminate the repetitive inspections, 
we estimate the following costs. We have no way of determining how many 
operators may choose to do either of the optional actions. For 
replacement of the rivets in the roll primary stops, we estimate that 
it will take about 3.5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic 
requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 
Required parts would cost about $10 per product. Based on these 
figures, for replacement of the rivets we estimate the cost of this 
action on U.S. operators to be $307.50 per product.
    For the installation of a roll control emergency stop on each 
control wheel, we estimate that it will take about 19.5 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,650 
per product. Based on these figures, for installation of the roll 
control emergency stop, we estimate the cost of this action on U.S. 
operators to be $3,307.50 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0417; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-12881 (67 FR 
59137; September 20, 2002) and adding the following new AD:

2017-15-15 SOCATA: Amendment 39-18975; Docket No. FAA-2017-0417; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-008-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 6, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2002-19-01, Amendment 39-12881 (67 FR 
59137, September 20, 2002) (``AD 2002-19-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial 
numbers 1 through 184, 186, 187, 189 through 204, 206, and 207, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the flight 
control wheel traveling beyond normal roll control limits. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the flight control wheel from becoming 
jammed and leading to reduced or loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) 
of this AD or paragraph (f)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 
October 29, 2002 (the effective date retained from AD 2002-19-01) 
and repetitively thereafter every time the flight control system 
undergoes maintenance, perform a test of the pilot and right-hand 
(RH) station control wheels to determine if either control wheel 
becomes jammed following SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service 
Bulletin (SB) 70-095 27, dated November 2001.
    (2) If any jamming is found during any test required by 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, adjust the roll 
control stops on either the pilot control wheel or the RH station 
control wheel following SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory SB 70-095 27, 
dated November 2001.
    (3) To terminate the repetitive inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD either of the following actions may be 
done:
    (i) Replace the rivets in the roll primary stops of both control 
wheels following the

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Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER SOCATA Mandatory SB 70-095, 
Revision 2, dated October 2016; or
    (ii) Install a roll control emergency stop on each control wheel 
following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA Recommended 
SB 70-114, dated December 2004.

(g) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information

    If done before September 6, 2017 (the effective date of this 
AD), this AD allows credit for replacement of the roll primary stop 
rivets on an airplane as specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD 
following the Accomplishment Instructions of SOCATA TBM Mandatory SB 
70-095, original issue or revision 1.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, 
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 
fax: (816) 329-4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before using any 
approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards 
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2017-0018, dated February 3, 2017. 
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0417-0002.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 6, 2017 (the effective date of this AD).
    (i) DAHER SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-095, Revision 
2, dated October 2016.
    (ii) EADS SOCATA Recommended Service Bulletin SB 70-114, dated 
December 2004.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
October 29, 2002 (67 FR 59137, September 20, 2002).
    (i) SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory SB 70-095 27, dated November 
2001.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For SOCATA service information identified in this AD, 
contact SOCATA, Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, 
France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 5 62 41 76 54; 
email: info@socata.daher.com; Internet: https://www.mysocata.com/login/accueil.php.
    (6) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
816-329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0417.
    (7) 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(2) Any person for whom the The Director of the Federal Register Prompted by these findings, SOCATA
employee is aware the employee’s approved the incorporation by reference issued Service Bulletin (SB) 70–095–27 to
spouse, domestic partner, fiancé, child, of certain publications listed in the AD provide inspection instructions.
To address this unsafe condition, DGAC
parent, sibling, stepfather, stepmother, as of September 6, 2017.
France issued AD 2001–582(A) to require
stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, The Director of the Federal Register repetitive inspections of the flight control
stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or approved the incorporation by reference system after any maintenance operation on
member of the employee’s household is of a certain other publication listed in flight controls. That AD was later revised to
serving or seeking to serve as an officer, this AD as of October 29, 2002 (67 FR update the list of affected aeroplane MSN.
director, trustee, general partner, agent, 59137; September 20, 2002). Since DGAC France AD 2001–582(A) R1
attorney, consultant, contractor, or was issued, SOCATA issued Revision 2 of SB
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
employee. 70–095–27 to provide instructions for
docket on the Internet at http:// replacement of the rivets in the roll primary
(c) Waivers. The DAEO may authorize www.regulations.gov by searching for
the employee to participate in a matter stops as a terminating action for the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– repetitive inspections.
that would require disqualification 0417; or in person at the Docket For the reasons described above, this
under paragraph (a) of this section, Management Facility, U.S. Department [EASA] AD, which supersedes DGAC France
using the authorization process set forth of Transportation, Docket Operations, AD 2001–582(A) R1, requires replacement of
in 5 CFR 2635.502(d) of the OGE M–30, West Building Ground Floor, the rivets in the roll primary stops of the
Standards. The DAEO will consult with Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey flight control wheels at the next maintenance
senior management in the Division in Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. operation on flight controls.
which the employee works before For service information identified in The MCAI can be found in the AD
issuing such an authorization. this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des docket on the Internet at: https://
Dated: July 17, 2017. services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; www.regulations.gov/
Richard Cordray, phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 document?D=FAA-2017-0417-0002.
Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@ Comments
Protection. socata.daher.com; Internet: https://
Approved: www.mysocata.com/login/accueil.php. We gave the public the opportunity to
Walter M. Shaub, Jr., You may view this referenced service participate in developing this AD. We
information at the FAA, Small Airplane received no comments on the NPRM or
Director, Office of Government Ethics.
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, on the determination of the cost to the
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Missouri 64106. For information on the public.
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availability of this material at the FAA, Conclusion
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
We reviewed the relevant data and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the Internet at http://
determined that air safety and the
www.regulations.gov by searching for
public interest require adopting the AD
Federal Aviation Administration Docket No. FAA–2017–0417.
as proposed except for minor editorial
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: changes. We have determined that these
14 CFR Part 39 Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, minor changes:
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0417; Directorate
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, • Are consistent with the intent that
Identifier 2017–CE–008–AD; Amendment Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– was proposed in the NPRM for
39–18975; AD 2017–15–15] 4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: correcting the unsafe condition; and
albert.mercado@faa.gov. • Do not add any additional burden
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: upon the public than was already
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA proposed in the NPRM.
Discussion
Airplanes Related Service Information Under 1
We issued a notice of proposed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR CFR 51
Administration (FAA), Department of part 39 by adding an AD that would We reviewed DAHER SOCATA
Transportation (DOT). apply to SOCATA Model TBM 700 Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–095,
ACTION: Final rule. airplanes. That NPRM was published in Revision 2, dated October 2016, which
the Federal Register on May 8, 2017 (82 describes procedures for replacement of
SUMMARY: We are superseding FR 21328), and proposed to supersede the flight control wheel primary stop
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002–19– AD 2002–19–01, Amendment 39–12881 rivets. We also reviewed EADS
01 for SOCATA Model TBM 700 (67 FR 59137; September 20, 2002) (‘‘AD SOCATA Recommended Service
airplanes. This AD results from 2002–19–01’’). Bulletin SB 70–114, dated December
mandatory continuing airworthiness The NPRM proposed to correct an 2004, which describes procedures for
information (MCAI) issued by an unsafe condition for the specified installation of roll control emergency
aviation authority of another country to products and was based on mandatory stops on the flight control wheel. This
identify and correct an unsafe condition continuing airworthiness information service information is reasonably
on an aviation product. The MCAI (MCAI) originated by an aviation available because the interested parties
describes the unsafe condition as the authority of another country. The MCAI have access to it through their normal
flight control wheel traveling beyond states that: course of business or by the means
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normal roll control limits and jamming identified in the ADDRESSES section of
in a position that could cause loss of An event occurred in 2001 on an in-service
aeroplane where, during a pre-flight check of the AD.
control. We are issuing this AD to
the flight controls, the pilot control wheel Differences Between This AD and the
require actions to address the unsafe jammed in full nose up and full left position
condition on these products. Service Information
after having exceeded the control stop of roll.
DATES: This AD is effective September 6, This condition, if not corrected, could lead DAHER SOCATA Mandatory Service
2017. to reduced control of the aeroplane. Bulletin SB 70–095, Revision 2, dated

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October 2016, requires a modification We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that terminates any repetitive the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
inspections and also gives credit for Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
another modification that may have General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
previously been done. We are retaining section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
the repetitive inspection requirement promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
from AD 2002–19–01 and allowing air commerce by prescribing regulations
installation of one of the two different for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
modifications as terminating action for the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the repetitive inspections. safety in air commerce. This regulation removing Amendment 39–12881 (67 FR
is within the scope of that authority 59137; September 20, 2002) and adding
Costs of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD:
We estimate that this AD will affect that is likely to exist or develop on 2017–15–15 SOCATA: Amendment 39–
203 products of U.S. registry. products identified in this rulemaking 18975; Docket No. FAA–2017–0417;
We estimate that it will take about 1 action. Directorate Identifier 2017–CE–008–AD.
hour per product to comply with the
Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. We determined that this AD will not This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
have federalism implications under effective September 6, 2017.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of the inspection on U.S. operators Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
to be $17,255, or $85 per product. not have a substantial direct effect on This AD supersedes AD 2002–19–01,
In addition, we estimate that any the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–12881 (67 FR 59137,
necessary follow-on actions will take the national government and the States, September 20, 2002) (‘‘AD 2002–19–01’’).
about 3 work-hours per product. The or on the distribution of power and
(c) Applicability
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. responsibilities among the various
levels of government. This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM
Based on these figures, we estimate the 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 184,
cost of this action on U.S. operators to For the reasons discussed above, I
186, 187, 189 through 204, 206, and 207,
be $255 per product. We have no way certify this AD: certificated in any category.
of determining the number of products (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Subject
that may need these actions.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Air Transport Association of America
For the optional actions to terminate
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
the repetitive inspections, we estimate
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (e) Reason
the following costs. We have no way of
1979),
determining how many operators may This AD was prompted by mandatory
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
choose to do either of the optional
in Alaska, and originated by an aviation authority of another
actions. For replacement of the rivets in (4) Will not have a significant
the roll primary stops, we estimate that country to identify and correct an unsafe
economic impact, positive or negative, condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
it will take about 3.5 work-hours per on a substantial number of small entities describes the unsafe condition as the flight
product to comply with the basic under the criteria of the Regulatory control wheel traveling beyond normal roll
requirements of this AD. The average Flexibility Act. control limits. We are issuing this AD to
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. prevent the flight control wheel from
Required parts would cost about $10 per Examining the AD Docket becoming jammed and leading to reduced or
product. Based on these figures, for You may examine the AD docket on loss of control.
replacement of the rivets we estimate the Internet at http:// (f) Actions and Compliance
the cost of this action on U.S. operators www.regulations.gov by searching for Unless already done, do the actions in
to be $307.50 per product. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD or
For the installation of a roll control 0417; or in person at the Docket paragraph (f)(3) of this AD:
emergency stop on each control wheel, Management Facility between 9 a.m. (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-
we estimate that it will take about 19.5 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, service (TIS) after October 29, 2002 (the
work-hours per product to comply with except Federal holidays. The AD docket effective date retained from AD 2002–19–01)
the basic requirements of this AD. The contains the NPRM, the regulatory and repetitively thereafter every time the
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. flight control system undergoes maintenance,
evaluation, any comments received, and perform a test of the pilot and right-hand
Required parts would cost about $1,650 other information. The street address for (RH) station control wheels to determine if
per product. Based on these figures, for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– either control wheel becomes jammed
installation of the roll control 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. following SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
emergency stop, we estimate the cost of Comments will be available in the AD Service Bulletin (SB) 70–095 27, dated
this action on U.S. operators to be docket shortly after receipt. November 2001.
$3,307.50 per product. (2) If any jamming is found during any test
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before
Authority for This Rulemaking further flight, adjust the roll control stops on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, either the pilot control wheel or the RH
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specifies the FAA’s authority to issue station control wheel following SOCATA
Safety. TBM Aircraft Mandatory SB 70–095 27,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Adoption of the Amendment dated November 2001.
section 106, describes the authority of (3) To terminate the repetitive inspections
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD either
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, of the following actions may be done:
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (i) Replace the rivets in the roll primary
authority. follows: stops of both control wheels following the

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Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER (5) For SOCATA service information and ODP is specified in the amendatory
SOCATA Mandatory SB 70–095, Revision 2, identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, provisions.
dated October 2016; or Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, The incorporation by reference of
(ii) Install a roll control emergency stop on France; phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33
certain publications listed in the
each control wheel following the (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS socata.daher.com; Internet: https:// regulations is approved by the Director
SOCATA Recommended SB 70–114, dated www.mysocata.com/login/accueil.php. of the Federal Register as of August 2,
December 2004. (6) You may view this service information 2017.
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
(g) Credit for Actions Done Following
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For incorporated by reference in the
Previous Service Information
information on the availability of this amendment is as follows:
If done before September 6, 2017 (the material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
effective date of this AD), this AD allows addition, you can access this service For Examination
credit for replacement of the roll primary information on the Internet at http://
stop rivets on an airplane as specified in www.regulations.gov by searching for and
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD following the locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0417. Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey
Accomplishment Instructions of SOCATA (7) You may view this service information Avenue SE., West Bldg., Ground Floor,
TBM Mandatory SB 70–095, original issue or that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590–0001;
revision 1. National Archives and Records 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on Service Area in which the affected
the availability of this material at NARA, call airport is located;
The following provisions also apply to this 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
AD: 3. The office of Aeronautical
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Navigation Products, 6500 South
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html.
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, 73169 or,
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 2017. 4. The National Archives and Records
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Melvin Johnson, Administration (NARA).
ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, For information on the availability of
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri Aircraft Certification Service. this material at NARA, call 202–741–
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. [FR Doc. 2017–15556 Filed 8–1–17; 8:45 am] 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
Before using any approved AMOC on any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P federal_register/code_of_federal_
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify regulations/ibr_locations.html.
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
Availability
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Federal Aviation Administration ODPs are available online free of charge.
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Visit the National Flight Data Center
a manufacturer or other source, use these 14 CFR Part 97 online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they Additionally, individual SIAP and
[Docket No. 31144; Amdt. No. 3756] Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic
to assure the product is airworthy before it
Standard Instrument Approach Organization Service Area in which the
is returned to service. Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums affected airport is located.
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
(i) Related Information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Miscellaneous Amendments
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2017–0018, Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure
dated February 3, 2017. The MCAI can be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight
found in the AD docket on the Internet at: Administration (FAA), DOT. Technologies and Procedures Division,
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D= ACTION: Final rule. Flight Standards Service, Federal
FAA-2017-0417-0002. Aviation Administration, Mike
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
or removes Standard Instrument South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
(IBR) of the service information listed in this associated Takeoff Minimums and 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Obstacle Departure Procedures for telephone: (405) 954–4164.
part 51. operations at certain airports. These SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
(2) You must use this service information regulatory actions are needed because of amends Title 14, Code of Federal
as applicable to do the actions required by the adoption of new or revised criteria, Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. or because of changes occurring in the
(3) The following service information was amending the referenced SIAPs. The
National Airspace System, such as the complete regulatory description of each
approved for IBR on September 6, 2017 (the
effective date of this AD). commissioning of new navigational SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA
(i) DAHER SOCATA Mandatory Service facilities, adding new obstacles, or Form 8260, as modified by the National
Bulletin SB 70–095, Revision 2, dated changing air traffic requirements. These Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent
October 2016. changes are designed to provide for the Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is
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(ii) EADS SOCATA Recommended Service safe and efficient use of the navigable incorporated by reference under 5
Bulletin SB 70–114, dated December 2004. airspace and to promote safe flight U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
(4) The following service information was operations under instrument flight rules
approved for IBR on October 29, 2002 (67 FR
CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs,
at the affected airports. their complex nature, and the need for
59137, September 20, 2002).
(i) SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory SB DATES: This rule is effective August 2, a special format make their verbatim
70–095 27, dated November 2001. 2017. The compliance date for each publication in the Federal Register
(ii) Reserved. SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, expensive and impractical. Further,

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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 September 6, 2017.
Contact		Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 35888
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 35888 - Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes

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