82 FR 47371 - Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 196 (October 12, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-21443

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. This AD results from 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 disbonding of the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core on the elevator assembly and other flight control surfaces. 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-2017-0648; Product Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD; Amendment
39-19070; AD 2017-20-13]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PIAGGIO
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. This AD results from
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 disbonding of the upper and lower metal skin from the
honeycomb core on the elevator assembly and other flight control
surfaces. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 16, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 16,
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0638; or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A--Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori
d'Italia snc--16154 Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax:
None; email: airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. You may view this
referenced service information 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 Docket No. FAA-2017-0648.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
mike.kiesov@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 certain PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 29, 2017 (82 FR 29445). 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:

During a post flight inspection of a right hand (RH) elevator
assembly, disbonding was detected on the upper and lower metal skin
from the honeycomb core. Subsequent investigation identified that a
manufacturing deficiency caused the detected disbonding and that
other flight control surfaces could potentially be affected by the
same deficiency.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the
structural stiffness of the flight control surface and downgrade its
aerodynamic characteristics, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Piaggio Aero
Industries (PAI) issued Service Bulletin (SB) 80-0455 to provide
inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the affected flight control assemblies
and, depending on findings, repair or replacement. This [EASA] AD
also requires reporting of the inspection result to PAI.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-064-0002.

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service
Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated: January 13, 2017. This service information
describes procedures for repetitive inspections to verify the
structural integrity of the flight control assemblies. 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 this AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 103 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take 9 work-hours 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 this AD on U.S.
operators to be $78,795, or $765 per product.
The scope of damage found in the required inspections could vary
significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining
how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair
damaged parts on each airplane.
In addition, we have no way of knowing how many products may need
replacement as a result of the required inspections. The following cost
estimates were obtained directly from the manufacturer and we estimate
that any necessary follow-on replacement actions would cost as follows:
(i) Control surface repair: 10 work-hours for a cost of $850 per
product.
(ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419.
(iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours
and require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419.
(iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing
$40,715, for a total cost of $41,310.
(v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing
$86,050, for a total cost of $86,645.
(vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039.
(vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require

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parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039.
(viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing
$59,917, for a total cost of $60,597.
(ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing
$59,917, for a total cost of $60,597.
There is an additional 10 work-hours that may be required for post-
repair or post-installation replacement of flight control surface
adjustments and testing, for a total cost of $850.

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.
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

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-
0648; 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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2017-20-13 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: Amendment 39-19070;
Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Product Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 16,
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. P-180
airplanes, serial numbers 1002, 1004 through 1220, that are:
(1) Equipped with flight control surfaces part numbers (P/Ns)
and serial numbers (S/Ns) not listed in table 1 of PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated:
January 13, 2017 (PAI SB No. 80-0455); and
(2) 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 disbonding of
the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core on the
elevator assembly and other flight control surfaces. We are issuing
this AD to prevent structural stiffness of the flight control
surface and the downgrade of its aerodynamic characteristics,
resulting in reduced control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
(8) of this AD. The parts affected by this AD are all left hand (LH)
forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward flaps, main wing LH inboard
flaps, main wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH ailerons, LH
elevators, and RH elevators, hereafter referred to as ``affected
control surface'' in this AD.
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
November 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next
200 hours TIS after the last coin tapping inspection of the affected
control surface following PAI Non-Destructive Test Manual (NDTM)
180-MAN-0300-01107, Chapter 51-00-01; whichever occurs later, do a
coin tapping inspection of each affected control surface.
Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in
paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii). Follow Part B of the Accomplishment
Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed
600 hours TIS.
(2) If damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair or
replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following
Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-
0455.
(3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of an affected control
surface as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin
tapping inspection of that repaired affected control surface.
Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in
paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in
PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed
600 hours TIS.
(4) If damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, repair or
replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following
the instructions in Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment
Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(5) Repair of an affected control surface, as required by
paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD, does not constitute terminating
action for repetitive inspections as required by this AD

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for that affected control surface, unless the FAA-approved repair
instructions specify otherwise.
(6) Replacement of the affected part on an airplane with a part
listed in table 1 of PAI SB No. 80-0455, constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD for that
part.
(7) You may incorporate the actions of PAI SB No. 80-0455, into
your FAA-approved airplane inspection program (AIP) or maintenance
program (instructions for continued airworthiness) to ensure the
continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane.
(8) After November 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), you
may install on an airplane an affected control surface not listed in
table 1 of PAI SB No. 80-0455, provided that before further flight
after installation, the affected control surface has been inspected
as specified in this AD and found airworthy.

(g) 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: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: mike.kiesov@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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA).
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, 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.

(h) Related Information

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2017-0045, dated March 9, 2017 for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0648-0002.

(i) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
(SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. service information
identified in this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.--
Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia snc--16154
Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax: None; email:
airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care.
(4) You may view this service information 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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0648.
(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.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 29, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for • Are consistent with the intent that
Docket No. FAA–2017–0648. was proposed in the NPRM for
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: correcting the unsafe condition; and
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, • Do not add any additional burden
14 CFR Part 39 Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 upon the public than was already
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0648; Product Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, proposed in the NPRM.
Identifier 2017–CE–012–AD; Amendment Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– Related Service Information Under 1
39–19070; AD 2017–20–13] 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: CFR Part 51
RIN 2120–AA64 mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
We reviewed PIAGGIO AERO
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Bulletin N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13,
Discussion
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Airplanes 2017. This service information describes
We issued a notice of proposed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation procedures for repetitive inspections to
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Administration (FAA), Department of verify the structural integrity of the
part 39 by adding an AD that would
Transportation (DOT). flight control assemblies. This service
apply to certain PIAGGIO AERO
ACTION: Final rule. information is reasonably available
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P–180
because the interested parties have
airplanes. The NPRM was published in
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new access to it through their normal course
the Federal Register on June 29, 2017
airworthiness directive (AD) for of business or by the means identified
(82 FR 29445). The NPRM proposed to
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
correct an unsafe condition for the
Model P–180 airplanes. This AD results
specified products and was based on Costs of Compliance
from mandatory continuing
mandatory continuing airworthiness We estimate that this AD will affect
airworthiness information (MCAI)
information (MCAI) originated by an 103 products of U.S. registry. We also
originated by an aviation authority of
aviation authority of another country. estimate that it will take 9 work-hours
another country to identify and correct
The MCAI states: per product to comply with the basic
an unsafe condition on an aviation
During a post flight inspection of a right requirements of this AD. The average
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
hand (RH) elevator assembly, disbonding was labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
condition as disbonding of the upper detected on the upper and lower metal skin
and lower metal skin from the Based on these figures, we estimate
from the honeycomb core. Subsequent
honeycomb core on the elevator investigation identified that a manufacturing the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
assembly and other flight control deficiency caused the detected disbonding be $78,795, or $765 per product.
surfaces. We are issuing this AD to and that other flight control surfaces could The scope of damage found in the
require actions to address the unsafe potentially be affected by the same required inspections could vary
condition on these products. deficiency. significantly from airplane to airplane.
This condition, if not detected and We have no way of determining how
DATES: This AD is effective November corrected, could reduce the structural much damage may be found on each
16, 2017. stiffness of the flight control surface and airplane or the cost to repair damaged
The Director of the Federal Register downgrade its aerodynamic characteristics, parts on each airplane.
approved the incorporation by reference possibly resulting in reduced control of the
In addition, we have no way of
of a certain publication listed in this AD aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, knowing how many products may need
as of November 16, 2017.
Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) issued Service replacement as a result of the required
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD inspections. The following cost
Bulletin (SB) 80–0455 to provide inspection
docket on the Internet at http:// instructions. estimates were obtained directly from
www.regulations.gov by searching for For the reasons described above, this the manufacturer and we estimate that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of any necessary follow-on replacement
0638; or in person at Document the affected flight control assemblies and, actions would cost as follows:
Management Facility, U.S. Department depending on findings, repair or (i) Control surface repair: 10 work-
of Transportation, Docket Operations, replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires hours for a cost of $850 per product.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, reporting of the inspection result to PAI.
(ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey The MCAI can be found in the AD Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. docket on the Internet at https:// require parts costing $30,079, for a total
For service information identified in www.regulations.gov/ cost of $30,419.
this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO document?D=FAA-2017-064-0002. (iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing
INDUSTRIES S.p.A—Continued Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori Comments
require parts costing $30,079, for a total
d’Italia snc—16154 Genova, Italy; We gave the public the opportunity to cost of $30,419.
Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax: participate in developing this AD. We (iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-
None; email: airworthiness@ received no comments on the NPRM or hours and require parts costing $40,715,
piaggioaerospace.it; Internet: on the determination of the cost to the for a total cost of $41,310.
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer- public. (v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-
support#care. You may view this hours and require parts costing $86,050,
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES

referenced service information at the Conclusion
for a total cost of $86,645.
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, We reviewed the relevant data and (vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri determined that air safety and the Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
64106. For information on the public interest require adopting this AD parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of
availability of this material at the FAA, as proposed except for minor editorial $23,039.
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available changes. We have determined that these (vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap
on the Internet at http:// minor changes: Assembly: 4 work-hours and require

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parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (d) Subject
$23,039. 1979), Air Transport Association of America
(viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 work- (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
hours and require parts costing $59,917, in Alaska, and (e) Reason
for a total cost of $60,597. (4) Will not have a significant
(ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 work- economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
hours and require parts costing $59,917, on a substantial number of small entities originated by an aviation authority of another
for a total cost of $60,597. under the criteria of the Regulatory country to identify and correct an unsafe
There is an additional 10 work-hours Flexibility Act. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
that may be required for post-repair or describes the unsafe condition as disbonding
post-installation replacement of flight Examining the AD Docket
of the upper and lower metal skin from the
control surface adjustments and testing, You may examine the AD docket on honeycomb core on the elevator assembly
for a total cost of $850. the Internet at http:// and other flight control surfaces. We are
www.regulations.gov by searching for issuing this AD to prevent structural stiffness
Authority for This Rulemaking of the flight control surface and the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Title 49 of the United States Code downgrade of its aerodynamic
0648; or in person at the Docket characteristics, resulting in reduced control.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Management Facility between 9 a.m.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (f) Actions and Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of except Federal holidays. The AD docket Unless already done, do the actions in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: contains the NPRM, the regulatory paragraphs (f)(1) through (8) of this AD. The
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more evaluation, any comments received, and parts affected by this AD are all left hand
detail the scope of the Agency’s other information. The street address for (LH) forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward
authority. flaps, main wing LH inboard flaps, main
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
We are issuing this rulemaking under wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. ailerons, LH elevators, and RH elevators,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Comments will be available in the AD hereafter referred to as ‘‘affected control
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: docket shortly after receipt. surface’’ in this AD.
General requirements.’’ Under that (1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 service (TIS) after November 16, 2017 (the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation effective date of this AD) or within the next
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, 200 hours TIS after the last coin tapping
for practices, methods, and procedures Safety. inspection of the affected control surface
the Administrator finds necessary for following PAI Non-Destructive Test Manual
safety in air commerce. This regulation Adoption of the Amendment (NDTM) 180–MAN–0300–01107, Chapter 51–
00–01; whichever occurs later, do a coin
is within the scope of that authority Accordingly, under the authority tapping inspection of each affected control
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator, surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the
that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and
products identified in this rulemaking follows: (ii). Follow Part B of the Accomplishment
action. Instructions in PAI SB No. 80–0455.
This AD is issued in accordance with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (i) Do two repetitive inspections at
authority delegated by the Executive DIRECTIVES intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows: (2) If damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
of ADs is normally a function of the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
AD, before further flight, repair or replace as
Compliance and Airworthiness necessary each damaged affected control
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Division, but during this transition surface following Part B and/or C of the
period, the Executive Director has ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Accomplishment Instructions in PAI SB No.
delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new AD: 80–0455.
applicable to small airplanes and 2017–20–13 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: (3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of
domestic business jet transport Amendment 39–19070; Docket No. an affected control surface as required by
airplanes to the Director of the Policy FAA–2017–0648; Product Identifier paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin tapping
2017–CE–012–AD. inspection of that repaired affected control
and Innovation Division.
surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the
Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in PAI
We determined that this AD will not SB No. 80–0455.
effective November 16, 2017.
have federalism implications under (i) Do two repetitive inspections at
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and
not have a substantial direct effect on None. (ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at
the States, on the relationship between intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
(c) Applicability (4) If damage is found during any
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this
responsibilities among the various INDUSTRIES S.p.A. P–180 airplanes, serial AD, before further flight, repair or replace as
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numbers 1002, 1004 through 1220, that are: necessary each damaged affected control
levels of government. (1) Equipped with flight control surfaces surface following the instructions in Part B
For the reasons discussed above, I part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/ and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions
certify this AD: Ns) not listed in table 1 of PIAGGIO AERO in PAI SB No. 80–0455.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service (5) Repair of an affected control surface, as
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Bulletin N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13, 2017 required by paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (PAI SB No. 80–0455); and does not constitute terminating action for
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (2) certificated in any category. repetitive inspections as required by this AD

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for that affected control surface, unless the March 9, 2017 for related information. You final order entitled ‘‘Medical Devices;
FAA-approved repair instructions specify may examine the MCAI on the Internet at Neurological Devices; Classification of
otherwise. https://www.regulations.gov/
Cranial Motion Measurement Device’’
(6) Replacement of the affected part on an document?D=FAA-2017-0648-0002.
airplane with a part listed in table 1 of PAI that appeared in the Federal Register of
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference July 28, 2017. The final order was
SB No. 80–0455, constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required (1) The Director of the Federal Register published with an incorrect statement
by this AD for that part. approved the incorporation by reference in the preamble about whether FDA
(7) You may incorporate the actions of PAI (IBR) of the service information listed in this planned to exempt the device from
SB No. 80–0455, into your FAA-approved paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. premarket notification requirements.
airplane inspection program (AIP) or
maintenance program (instructions for (2) You must use this service information This document corrects that error.
continued airworthiness) to ensure the as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: Effective October 12, 2017.
continuing airworthiness of each operated this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
airplane. (i) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay
(8) After November 16, 2017 (the effective Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80– Gupta, Center for Devices and
date of this AD), you may install on an 0455, dated January 13, 2017.
Radiological Health, Food and Drug
airplane an affected control surface not listed (ii) Reserved.
(3) For PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
in table 1 of PAI SB No. 80–0455, provided
that before further flight after installation, the S.p.A. service information identified in this Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 2611, Silver Spring,
affected control surface has been inspected as AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES MD 20993–0002, 301–796–2795,
specified in this AD and found airworthy. S.p.A.—Continued Airworthiness, Via jay.gupta@fda.hhs.gov.
Pionieri e Aviatori d’Italia snc—16154
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
The following provisions also apply to this Fax: None; email: airworthiness@ Federal Register of July 28, 2017 (82 FR
AD: piaggioaerospace.it; Internet: 35069), FDA published the final order
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer- ‘‘Medical Devices; Neurological Devices;
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, support#care. Classification of Cranial Motion
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
Measurement Device.’’ The final order
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For published with an incorrect statement
ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, information on the availability of this in the preamble about whether FDA
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In planned to exempt the device from
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri addition, you can access this service premarket notification requirements
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) information on the Internet at http:// under section 510(k) of the Federal
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the
Before using any approved AMOC on any locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0648.
(5) You may view this service information FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 360(k)).
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in that is incorporated by reference at the Correction
the FAA Flight Standards District Office National Archives and Records
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Administration (NARA). For information on In the Federal Register of July 28,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any the availability of this material at NARA, call
2017, in FR Doc. 2017–15895, the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- following correction is made:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved locations.html. On page 35070, after table 1 in the third
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on column, the last paragraph is corrected to
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation September 29, 2017. read as follows:
Safety Agency (EASA). ‘‘Section 510(m) of the FD&C Act provides
Pat Mullen,
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any that FDA may exempt a class II device from
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. the premarket notification requirements
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
under section 510(k), if FDA determines that
person is not required to respond to, nor [FR Doc. 2017–21443 Filed 10–11–17; 8:45 am]
shall a person be subject to a penalty for premarket notification is not necessary to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
failure to comply with a collection of provide reasonable assurance of the safety
information subject to the requirements of and effectiveness of the device. For this type
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that of device, FDA has determined that
collection of information displays a current DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND premarket notification is necessary to
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB HUMAN SERVICES provide reasonable assurance of the safety
Control Number for this information and effectiveness of the device. Therefore,
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Food and Drug Administration
this device type is not exempt from
this collection of information is estimated to premarket notification requirements. Persons
be approximately 5 minutes per response, 21 CFR Part 882 who intend to market this type of device
including the time for reviewing instructions,
[Docket No. FDA–2017–N–1608] must submit to FDA a premarket notification,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection prior to marketing the device, which contains
of information are mandatory. Comments Medical Devices; Neurological information about the cranial motion
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Devices; Classification of Cranial measurement device they intend to market.’’
suggestions for reducing the burden should Motion Measurement Device;
Dated: October 4, 2017.
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be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Correction
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Leslie Kux,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Associate Commissioner for Policy.
AES–200. HHS. [FR Doc. 2017–21982 Filed 10–11–17; 8:45 am]
ACTION: Final order; correction.
(h) Related Information BILLING CODE 4164–01–P

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0045, dated Administration (FDA) is correcting a

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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 November 16, 2017.
Contact		Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 47371
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 47371 - Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Airplanes

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