82 FR 42586 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 174 (September 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 174 (September 11, 2017)
| Page Range | 42586-42589 | |
| FR Document | 2017-18908 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 174 (Monday, September 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42586-42589] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18908] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0608; Product Identifier 2017-CE-017-AD; Amendment 39-19020; AD 2017-18-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 390 airplanes (type certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation). This AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the engine driven pumps (EDPs) on three different airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine if an affected EDP is installed with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 16, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 16, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact [[Page 42587]] Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.txtavsupport.com. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 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 and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0608. 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- 0608; 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: Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4142; fax: (316) 946-4107, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. 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 certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 390 airplanes (type certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28026). The NPRM was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the engine driven pumps (EDPs) on three different Textron Aviation Inc. Model 390 airplanes. In one incident, the airplane exited the runway at a high speed, resulting in extensive damage to the airplane. One manufacturing lot of EDPs has excessive pitting in the aluminum port caps that could cause multiple-origin fatigue cracking of the port caps. Flammable hydraulic fluid could leak into the engine compartment, and the leaking could also cause loss of all normal hydraulic functions, including normal anti-skid braking, ground spoilers, speedbrakes, and normal landing gear extension. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection to determine if an affected EDP is installed with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. 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 this final rule 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 Part 51 We reviewed Parker Service Bulletin 66179-29-486, dated August 4, 2016, which identifies the affected serial number EDPs. We also reviewed Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 29-4161, dated November 18, 2016, which describes procedures for determining if an affected serial number EDP is installed and procedures for replacing the EDP if necessary. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 179 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection to determine if .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable........... $42.50 $7,607.50 affected serial number EDP is per hour = $42.50. installed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We estimate the affected manufacturer lot of EDPs as 28 EDPs. If an airplane has two of the affected EDPs installed, both EDPs must be replaced. However, no more than a total of 28 EDPs will require replacing for the U.S. fleet: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of the EDP..................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255. $17,388 $17,643 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 [[Page 42588]] 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes and domestic business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. 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): 2017-18-11 Textron Aviation Inc.: Amendment 39-19020; Docket No. FAA-2017-0608; Product Identifier 2017-C E-017-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 16, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) Model 390 airplanes; serial numbers RB-4 through RB-295; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the engine driven pumps (EDPs) on three different airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the EDP that could cause leakage of hydraulic fluid and possibly lead to loss of normal hydraulic functions, which could lead to a high-speed runway overrun and/or an in-flight fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 100 hours time-in service (TIS) after October 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the airplane to determine if any affected serial number EDP, part number (P/N) 66179-01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390-389022-0003), is installed on the airplane following the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 29-4161, dated November 18, 2016. Use table 1 in Parker Service Bulletin 66179-29-486, dated August 4, 2016, to identify the affected serial numbers of EDP, P/N 66179-01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390-389022-0003). (h) Replacement If any affected serial number EDP was found during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, within 100 hours TIS after October 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), replace any affected serial number EDP, P/N 66179-01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390-389022-0003), with a serviceable serial number EDP, P/N 66179-01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390-389022-0003) that is either not listed in table 1 of Parker Service Bulletin 66179-29-486, dated August 4, 2016, or has been reworked following Parker Service Bulletin 66179- 29-486, dated August 4, 2016. Use the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 29-4161, dated November 18, 2016, to do the replacement actions. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, 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 Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4142; fax: (316) 946- 4107, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. (k) 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) Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 29-4161, dated November 18, 2016. (ii) Parker Service Bulletin 66179-29-486, dated August 4, 2016. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; Internet: www.txtavsupport.com; Internet: www.txtav.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (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. [[Page 42589]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 29, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-18908 Filed 9-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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related investigative and corrective actions (2) Before using any approved AMOC, leng@aviationpartners.com; Internet: http://
before further flight. notify your appropriate principal inspector, www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (4) For Boeing service information
(h) Software Revision and Placard Removal of the local flight standards district office/ identified in this AD, contact Boeing
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) certificate holding district office. Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
of this AD: Within 72 months after the (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
effective date of this AD, revise the software level of safety may be used for any repair, Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
and remove the placard, in accordance with modification, or alteration required by this Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–
the Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation AD if it is approved by the Boeing 1717; Internet https://
Partners Boeing Service Bulletin AP737–34– Commercial Airplanes Organization www.myboeingfleet.com.
005, dated July 17, 2015. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has (5) You may view this service information
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Branch, to make those findings. For a repair 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the method to be approved, the repair, information on the availability of this
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and modification deviation, or alteration material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(g)(2) of this AD for Aviation Partners Boeing deviation must meet the certification basis of (6) You may view this service information
Service Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 4, the airplane, and the approval must that is incorporated by reference at the
dated April 24, 2017, if those actions were specifically refer to this AD. National Archives and Records
performed before the effective date of this AD (4) Except as required by paragraph (j) of Administration (NARA). For information on
using the service information specified in this AD: For service information that the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), (i)(1)(iii), or contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(i)(1)(iv) of this AD. provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and
locations.html.
(i) Aviation Partners Boeing Service (k)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
Bulletin AP737–27–002, dated March 31, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
2015. substeps under an RC step and any figures 30, 2017.
(ii) Aviation Partners Boeing Service identified in an RC step, must be done to Jeffrey E. Duven,
Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 1, dated comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
August 6, 2015. for any deviations to RC steps, including Certification Service.
(iii) Aviation Partners Boeing Service substeps and identified figures.
[FR Doc. 2017–19039 Filed 9–8–17; 8:45 am]
Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 2, dated (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
March 1, 2016. deviated from using accepted methods in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(iv) Aviation Partners Boeing Service accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 3, dated or inspection program without obtaining
July 19, 2016. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the including substeps and identified figures, can
actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this still be done as specified, and the airplane Federal Aviation Administration
AD for Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– can be put back in an airworthy condition.
27A1306, dated September 10, 2015, as 14 CFR Part 39
revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– (l) Related Information
27A1306, Revision 1, dated December 14, (1) For more information about this AD, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0608; Product
2016, if those actions were performed before contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Identifier 2017–CE–017–AD; Amendment
the effective date of this AD using the service Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, 39–19020; AD 2017–18–11]
information specified in Boeing Alert Service Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., RIN 2120–AA64
Bulletin 737–27A1306, dated September 10, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
2015. 6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: Airworthiness Directives; Textron
fnu.winarto@faa.gov. Aviation Inc. Airplanes
(j) Exceptions to the Service Information (2) Service information identified in this
(1) Where Aviation Partners Boeing Service AD that is not incorporated by reference is AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 4, dated available at the addresses specified in Administration (FAA), DOT.
April 24, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for paragraphs (m)(3), (m)(4), and (m)(5) of this ACTION: Final rule.
appropriate action, and specifies that action AD.
as Required for Compliance (RC): Before SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
further flight, repair using a method (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved in accordance with the procedures (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
Textron Aviation Inc. Model 390
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Although Note 3 of paragraph 3.A., (IBR) of the service information listed in this airplanes (type certificate previously
‘‘General,’’ Aviation Partners Boeing Service paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR held by Beechcraft Corporation). This
Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 4, dated part 51. AD was prompted by reports of
April 24, 2017, specifies to make an entry (2) You must use this service information hydraulic fluid loss from the engine
into the airplane’s records, that action is not as applicable to do the actions required by driven pumps (EDPs) on three different
required by this AD. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. airplanes. This AD requires an
(i) Aviation Partners Boeing Service inspection to determine if an affected
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Bulletin AP737–27–002, Revision 4, dated
(AMOCs) EDP is installed with replacement as
April 24, 2017.
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, (ii) Aviation Partners Boeing Service
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Bulletin AP737–34–005, dated July 17, 2015. address the unsafe condition on these
for this AD, if requested using the procedures (iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– products.
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found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 27A1306, dated September 10, 2015. DATES: This AD is effective October 16,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your (iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 2017.
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 27A1306, Revision 1, dated December 14, The Director of the Federal Register
District Office, as appropriate. If sending 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
information directly to the manager of the (3) For Aviation Partners Boeing service
certification office, send it to the attention of information identified in this AD, contact
of certain publications listed in this AD
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811 South 102nd as of October 16, 2017.
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98168; phone: ADDRESSES: For service information
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 206–830–7699; fax: 206–767–3355; email: identified in this final rule, contact
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the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390–389022–0003)
Aviation Programs, describes in more DIRECTIVES that is either not listed in table 1 of Parker
detail the scope of the Agency’s Service Bulletin 66179–29–486, dated August
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 4, 2016, or has been reworked following
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: Parker Service Bulletin 66179–29–486, dated
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. August 4, 2016. Use the Accomplishment
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] Bulletin SB 29–4161, dated November 18,
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 2016, to do the replacement actions.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD): (AMOCs)
for practices, methods, and procedures 2017–18–11 Textron Aviation Inc.: (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch,
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–19020; Docket No. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
safety in air commerce. This regulation FAA–2017–0608; Product Identifier for this AD, if requested using the procedures
is within the scope of that authority 2017–C E–017–AD. found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
because it addresses an unsafe condition 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
(a) Effective Date
that is likely to exist or develop on principal inspector or local Flight Standards
products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective October 16, 2017.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
action. (b) Affected ADs information directly to the manager of the
This AD is issued in accordance with None. ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the
authority delegated by the Executive person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (c) Applicability
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
In accordance with that order, issuance (type certificate previously held by
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of ADs is normally a function of the Beechcraft Corporation) Model 390 airplanes;
serial numbers RB–4 through RB–295; of the local flight standards district office/
Compliance and Airworthiness certificate holding district office.
certificated in any category.
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has (d) Subject (j) Related Information
delegated the authority to issue ADs Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ For more information about this AD,
applicable to small airplanes and Air Transport Association (ATA) of America contact Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer,
domestic business jet transport Code 29, Hydraulic Power. Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road,
airplanes to the Director of the Policy (e) Unsafe Condition Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:
and Innovation Division. (316) 946–4142; fax: (316) 946–4107, email:
This AD was prompted by reports of
paul.devore@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@
Regulatory Findings hydraulic fluid loss from the engine driven
pumps (EDPs) on three different airplanes. faa.gov.
This AD will not have federalism We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
implications under Executive Order of the EDP that could cause leakage of
13132. This AD will not have a hydraulic fluid and possibly lead to loss of (1) The Director of the Federal Register
substantial direct effect on the States, on normal hydraulic functions, which could approved the incorporation by reference
the relationship between the national lead to a high-speed runway overrun and/or (IBR) of the service information listed in this
government and the States, or on the an in-flight fire. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
distribution of power and part 51.
(f) Compliance
responsibilities among the various (2) You must use this service information
Comply with this AD within the as applicable to do the actions required by
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already
For the reasons discussed above, I this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
done.
certify that this AD: (i) Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Inspection SB 29–4161, dated November 18, 2016.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Within 100 hours time-in service (TIS) (ii) Parker Service Bulletin 66179–29–486,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under after October 16, 2017 (the effective date of dated August 4, 2016.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures this AD), inspect the airplane to determine if (3) For service information identified in
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), any affected serial number EDP, part number this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc.,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (P/N) 66179–01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. Box
390–389022–0003), is installed on the 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone:
in Alaska, and
airplane following the Accomplishment (316) 517–5800; email: premier@txtav.com;
(4) Will not have a significant Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
economic impact, positive or negative, Internet: www.txtavsupport.com; Internet:
Bulletin SB 29–4161, dated November 18,
on a substantial number of small entities www.txtav.com.
2016. Use table 1 in Parker Service Bulletin
under the criteria of the Regulatory (4) You may view this service information
66179–29–486, dated August 4, 2016, to
Flexibility Act. identify the affected serial numbers of EDP, at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
P/N 66179–01 (Beechcraft/Textron P/N 390– Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 389022–0003). information on the availability of this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
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(h) Replacement (5) You may view this service information
safety, Incorporation by reference,
If any affected serial number EDP was that is incorporated by reference at the
Safety.
found during the inspection required in National Archives and Records
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph (g) of this AD, within 100 hours Administration (NARA). For information on
TIS after October 16, 2017 (the effective date
Accordingly, under the authority the availability of this material at NARA, call
of this AD), replace any affected serial
delegated to me by the Administrator, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
number EDP, P/N 66179–01 (Beechcraft/
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Textron P/N 390–389022–0003), with a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
follows: serviceable serial number EDP, P/N 66179–01 locations.html.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August For information on the availability of Request To Include Additional
29, 2017. this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– Compliance Method for Paragraph (i) of
Melvin Johnson, 4148. It is also available on the internet This AD
Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation at http://www.regulations.gov by David White, of NetJets Aviation,
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. searching for and locating Docket No. requested that the action required in
[FR Doc. 2017–18908 Filed 9–8–17; 8:45 am] FAA–2017–0439. paragraph (i) of this AD for determining
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the serial number of the installed PBE,
Examining the AD Docket
P/N 119003–21, also include a
You may examine the AD docket on maintenance records review.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http:// The commenter stated that if the
Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for maintenance records are available and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the determination can positively be
14 CFR Part 39 0439; or in person at the Docket made, this review will save the owners/
Management Facility between 9 a.m. operators time and money.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0439; Product and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We agree with the commenter and
Identifier 2017–CE–010–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket have changed this AD based on this
39–19021; AD 2017–18–12]
contains this final rule, the regulatory comment.
RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and
Request for Clarification of Compliance
other information. The address for the
Airworthiness Directives; B/E Time for Paragraph (j) of This AD
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Aerospace Protective Breathing Document Management Facility, U.S. David White, of NetJets Aviation,
Equipment Part Number 119003–11 Department of Transportation, Docket requested that the compliance time in
and Part Number 119003–21 Operations, M–30, West Building paragraph (j) of this AD to be clarified.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 The commenter stated that paragraph
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, (j) of this AD requires replacement of an
Administration (FAA), DOT.
DC 20590. affected mask before further flight or
ACTION: Final rule. following existing minimum equipment
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: list (MEL) procedures, but it does not
SUMMARY: We are superseding David Enns, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11– identify if compliance is required at the
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 S. earlier or the later of the two thresholds.
20 for certain B/E Aerospace protective Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
breathing equipment (PBE) that is We do not agree with commenter. The
Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4147; MEL is a document and method
installed on airplanes. AD 2016–11–20 fax: (316) 946–4107; email: david.enns@
required replacing part number (P/N) airplane operators use to obtain relief
faa.gov. from Federal Aviation Regulations that
119003–11 PBE units. Since we issued
AD 2016–11–20, we received a report SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requires all equipment installed on the
that PBE units, P/N 119003–21, within airplane be operative at the time of
Discussion flight. It is airplane-specific and spells
a certain serial number range are made
with candle tube material determined to out which pieces of equipment may be
We issued a notice of proposed inoperable along with any procedures
have a low yield strength and may be rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
volatile upon use or disposal. This AD that are required for an airplane to
part 39 to supersede AD 2016–11–20, operate under specific conditions while
retains the actions required in AD 2016– Amendment 39–18547 (81 FR 37492,
11–20 and requires inspecting and maintaining airworthiness. The
June 10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016–11–20’’), for reference to MEL is a reminder that,
replacing P/N 119003–11 and 119003– B/E Aerospace protective breathing
21 PBE units. We are issuing this AD to depending on the airplane and its MEL,
equipment (PBE), part number (P/N) it may be acceptable to remove the
address the unsafe condition on these 119003–11, that is installed on
products. affected units and continue to operate
airplanes. The NPRM published in the with a reduced number of PBEs as
DATES: This AD is effective October 16, Federal Register on May 26, 2017 (82 stated in the specific MEL. The affected
2017. FR 24260). The NPRM was prompted by units must be removed upon discovery.
The Director of the Federal Register a report that PBE units, P/N 119003–21, We have changed this AD based on
approved the incorporation by reference within a certain serial number range are this comment to make this more clear.
of a certain publication listed in this AD made with candle tube material
as of October 16, 2017. determined to have a low yield strength Request To Change the Compliance
The Director of the Federal Register and may be volatile upon use or Time in Paragraph (j) of This AD
approved the incorporation by reference disposal. The NPRM proposed to retain David White, of NetJets Aviation,
of certain other publication listed in this the actions required in AD 2016–11–20 requested we change the replacement
AD as of July 15, 2016 (81 FR 37492, and would require inspecting and compliance time in paragraph (j) of this
June 10, 2016). replacing P/N 119003–11 and 119003– AD to match the compliance time in
ADDRESSES: For service information 21 PBE units. We are issuing this AD to paragraph (i) of this AD, which would
identified in this final rule, contact B/ correct the unsafe condition on these allow six months to replace the affected
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft products. PBE after it is identified by inspection
Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road, Comments or maintenance records review.
Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) The commenter stated that if the
338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: We gave the public the opportunity to request to allow a records review for
www.beaerospace.com. You may view participate in developing this AD. The paragraph (i) of this AD is accepted,
this service information at the FAA, following presents the comments then the maintenance records review
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 received on the NPRM and the FAA’s could be accomplished without access
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. response to each comment. to the airplane and could result in
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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 October 16, 2017. | |
| Contact | Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4142; fax: (316) 946-4107, email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 42586 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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