82 FR 51782 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 215 (November 8, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 215 (November 8, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24065 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 8, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 51782-51786] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24065] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 8, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 51782]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0288; Product Identifier 2017-CE-007-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal for all Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding all Textron Aviation Inc. Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes that have the optional turbocharger engine installed to the applicability and adding an annual visual inspection of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp). We are proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these changes. DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2017 (82 FR 17594), is reopened. We must receive comments on this SNPRM by December 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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- 0288; 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 SNPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0288; Product Identifier 2017-CE-007-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this SNPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this SNPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this SNPRM. Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2017 (82 FR 17594). The NPRM was prompted by a fatal accident where the exhaust tailpipe fell off during takeoff. The NPRM proposed to add a life limit to the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp) and, if the coupling is removed for any reason before the life limit is reached, require an inspection of the v-band coupling before reinstalling. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, we received information that Textron Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes could have a turbocharged reciprocating engine installed, either at manufacture as an optional installation or post-manufacture as a supplemental type certificate (STC) installation. Either engine installation would include installation of an affected v-band coupling. We also received comments to the NPRM requesting an annual visual inspection of the v-band couplings and requesting language changes to address the replacement of the engine with a non-turbocharged engine. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request Repetitive Visual Inspections of the V-Band Coupling The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) requested we add repetitive visual inspections of the v-band coupling. The NTSB noted that the FAA included repetitive visual inspections of the v-band coupling in a previous AD affecting Piper Aircraft Inc. airplanes. They believe a similar repetitive visual inspection of the v-band coupling for the airplanes affected by this proposed AD, in addition to the proposed life limit, would help identify the cracks before failure. We agree with the comment, and we have added a repetitive visual inspection of the v-band coupling to this SNPRM. Request To Remove Airplanes Without a Turbocharged Engine From the Applicability Gerard Terpstra requested we exclude Model A36TC airplanes that have STC [[Page 51783]] SA3523NM installed from the applicability of the AD. This STC removes the turbocharged engine and replaces it with a turbine engine, which does not include a v-band coupling affected by the proposed AD. Therefore, it would be impossible to comply with the AD. We agree with this comment, and we have modified the Applicability, paragraph (c), to only apply to airplanes with engine installations with a turbocharger that include exhaust tailpipe v-band couplings affected by this SNPRM. In Favor of the AD Thomas P. Turner of the American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation responded in favor of the proposed AD action. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM This SNPRM would require repetitive visual inspections of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling and add a life limit to the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 731 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visual inspection of the .5 work-hour x Not applicable................. $42.50 $31,067.50 exhaust tailpipe v-band $85 per hour = coupling (Installed). $42.50. Replacement of the exhaust 2 work-hours x $300........................... 470 343,570 tailpipe v-band coupling. $85 per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary inspection that would require removal and reinstallation of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this inspection: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of the exhaust tailpipe v- 1.5 work-hours x $127.50 Not applicable.............. $127.50 band coupling (Not installed, includes per hour = $127.50. removal and reinstallation). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs for the installation of part number N1000897-40 exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling on Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes equipped with the Continental TSIO-520-D engine with AiResearch turbocharger during manufacture. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may do this installation: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of part number N1000897-40 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $632 $802 exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a [[Page 51784]] 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 proposed regulation: (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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0288; Product Identifier 2017-CE-007-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 26, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. airplanes; all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category: (i) Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes equipped with a turbocharged engine. (ii) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes equipped with the Continental TSIO-520-D engine with AiResearch turbocharger during manufacture; and (iii) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes equipped with StandardAero Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1035WE. (2) If the one-piece v-band coupling (clamp), part number (P/N) NH1000897-40, is installed on Textron Aviation Inc. Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes equipped with the Continental TSIO-520-D engine with AiResearch turbocharger during manufacture, this AD does not apply to those airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 81, Turbocharging. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a fatal accident where the exhaust tailpipe fell off during takeoff. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp) that may lead to detachment of the exhaust tailpipe from the turbocharger and allow high-temperature exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, which could result in an inflight fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. For the purposes of this AD, the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling may also be referred to as the exhaust tailpipe v-band clamp. (g) Review of the Maintenance Records Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, do a maintenance records review to determine the hours TIS of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. If unable to determine the hours TIS of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling, use the compliance time specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (h) Compliance Times for Repetitive Replacement of the V-Band Coupling Use the following compliance times in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) for the repetitive replacement of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) If from a review of the maintenance records you can positively identify that the hours TIS for the exhaust tailpipe v- band coupling is less than 500 hours TIS: Do the initial replacement within 500 hours TIS on the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling or within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and replace repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS on the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. (2) If from a review of the maintenance records you can positively identify that the hours TIS for the exhaust tailpipe v- band coupling is 500 hours TIS or more or you cannot positively identify the hours TIS for the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling: Do the initial replacement within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD and replace repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS on the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. (i) Replacement of the Exhaust Tailpipe V-Band Coupling Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling for the airplanes in paragraphs (i)(1) through (3) at the applicable compliance time as specified in paragraph (h). Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: We recommend after installation of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling, you do an engine run and recheck the torque of the v-band coupling. (1) Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes: Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling part number (P/N) N4211-375-M or P/N 5322C- 375-Z with a new exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. When installing the new part, tighten the v-band coupling to 40 in-lbs., tap the periphery of the band to distribute tension, and torque again to 40 in-lbs. Note 2 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: P/Ns N4211-375-M and P/N 5322C-375-Z are also known as P/N N4211-375M and P/N 5322C3752. The engineering drawings list the applicable part number v-band couplings as P/N N4211-375-M and P/N 5322C-375-Z; however, the parts catalog lists the applicable v-band couplings as P/N N4211-375M and P/N 5322C3752. (2) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes: (i) For airplanes equipped with the Continental TSIO-520-D engine with AiResearch turbocharger during manufacture: Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling P/N U4211-375-M or P/N 4404C375-M with a new exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. When installing a new P/N U4211-375-M, tighten the v-band coupling to 60 in-lbs., tap the periphery of the band to distribute tension, and torque again to 60 in-lbs. When installing a new P/N 4404C375-M, add 20 in-lbs after the running torque is overcome. Replacement of exhaust tailpipe v- band coupling P/N U4211-375-M or P/N 4404C375-M with the one-piece v-band coupling, P/N NH1000897-40, terminates the requirements of this AD. Note 3 to paragraph (i)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD: P/Ns U4211- 375-M and 4404C375-M may also be known as P/Ns U4211-375M and 4404C375M or 4404C-375-M. (ii) For airplanes equipped with STC SA1035WE: Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling P/N U4211-375-M with a new exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. When installing the new part, tighten the v-band coupling to 60 in-lbs., tap the periphery of the band to distribute tension, and torque again to 60 in-lbs. (j) Repetitive Visual Inspection of the Installed Exhaust Tailpipe V- Band Coupling (1) If you remove the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling during your annual inspection or within the compliance time specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, you may do the inspection specified in paragraph (k) of this AD in lieu of the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD. If you already have the v-band coupling removed, doing the detailed inspection as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD eliminates the possibility of having to remove and reinstall the v-band coupling more than once if certain conditions are found during the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) At the next annual inspection after the effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 [[Page 51785]] months, do a visual inspection of the installed exhaust tailpipe v- band coupling. Use the inspection steps listed in paragraphs (j)(2)(i) through (vii) of this AD. (i) Inspect the coupling and area around the coupling for signs of exhaust stains, sooting, or other evidence of exhaust leakage. If any of those conditions are found, remove the coupling and go to the inspection steps in paragraph (k) of this AD for inspection of a v- band coupling that has been removed. (ii) Inspect the coupling outer band for cracks, paying particular attention to the spot weld areas. If cracks are found, before further flight, you must replace the v-band coupling with a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (iii) Inspect the coupling for looseness or separation of the outer band to the v-retainer segments(s) at all spot welds. If looseness or separation of the outer band to any or multiple retainer segments(s) is found, before further flight, you must replace the v-band coupling with a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (iv) Inspect the coupling outer band for cupping, bowing, or crowning. If any of these conditions are found, before further flight, remove the coupling and go to the inspection steps in paragraph (k) of this AD for inspection of a v-band coupling that has been removed. (v) Inspect the area of the coupling, including the outer band, opposite the t-bolt for damage or distortion. If any damage or distortion is found, before further flight, you must replace the v- band coupling with a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (vi) Using a mirror, verify there is a space between each v- retainer coupling segment below the t-bolt. If there is no space between each v-retainer coupling segment below the t-bolt, before further flight, you must replace the v-band coupling with a new v- band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (vii) Verify the v-band coupling nut is properly torqued as specified in paragraphs (j)(2)(vii)(A) through (C) of this AD: (A) For P/N N4211-375-M or P/N 5322C-375-Z exhaust tailpipe v- band coupling, torque to 40 in-lbs. (B) For P/N U4211-375-M exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling, torque to 60 in-lbs. (C) For 4404C375-M exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling, verify the nut is secure. If not secure, before further flight, loosen and verify running torque and add 20 in-lbs to the running torque when tightened. (3) These inspections do not terminate the 500-hour TIS repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling and do not restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (k) Visual Inspection of a Removed Exhaust Tailpipe V-Band Coupling (1) If during the visual inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD you are required to remove of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling to do a more detailed inspection, you must do the inspection steps listed in paragraphs (k)(1) and (2) of this AD. If you removed the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling during the annual inspection or within the compliance time specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, you may do the inspection specified in paragraph (k) of this AD in lieu of the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD. If you already have the v-band coupling removed, doing the detailed inspection as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD eliminates the possibility of having to remove and reinstall the v- band coupling more than once if certain conditions are found during the inspection required in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Use crocus cloth and mineral spirits/Stoddard solvent, to clean the outer band of the v-band coupling. Pay particular attention to the spot weld areas on the coupling. If during cleaning corrosion cannot be removed or pitting of the v-band coupling is found, do not re-install the v-band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (ii) Use a 10X magnifier to visually inspect the outer band for cracks, paying particular attention to the spot weld areas. If cracks are found during this inspection, do not re-install the v- band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (iii) Visually inspect the flatness of the outer band using a straight edge. Lay the straight edge across the width of the outer band. The gap must be less than 0.062 inches. See figure 1 to paragraphs (k)(1)(iii) and (v) of this AD. If the gap exceeds 0.062 inches between the outer band and the straight edge, do not re- install the v-band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP08NO17.000 (iv) With the t-bolt in the 12 o'clock position, visually inspect the coupling for the attachment of the outer band to the v- retainer coupling segments by inspecting for gaps between the outer band and the v-retainer coupling segments between approximately [[Page 51786]] the 1 o'clock through 11 o'clock position. It is recommended to use backlighting to see gaps. If gaps between the outer band and the v- retainer coupling segments are found, do not re-install the v-band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (v) Visually inspect the bend radii of the coupling v-retainer coupling segments for cracks. Inspect the radii throughout the length of the segment. See figure 1 to paragraphs (k)(1)(iii) and (v) of this AD. If any cracks are found, do not re-install the v- band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (vi) Visually inspect the outer band opposite the t-bolt for damage (distortion, creases, bulging, or cracks), which may be caused from excessive spreading of the coupling during installation and/or removal. If any damage is found, do not re-install the v-band coupling. Before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (2) If the removed exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling passes all of the inspection steps listed in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) through (vi) of this AD, you may re-install the same v-band coupling. After the coupling is re-installed and torqued as specified in Replacement of the V-Band Coupling, paragraph (i) of this AD, verify there is space between each v-retainer coupling segment below the t-bolt. If there is no space between each v-retainer coupling segment below the t- bolt, before further flight, you must install a new v-band coupling and restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v- band coupling. (3) The inspections required in paragraphs (k)(1) and (2) of this AD only apply to re-installing the same exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling that was removed as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. It does not apply to installation of a new v-band coupling. These inspections do not terminate the 500-hour TIS repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling and do not restart the hours TIS for the repetitive replacement of the v-band coupling. (4) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a used exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling on the airplane except for the reinstallation of the inspected exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling that was removed as specified in paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD. (l) 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. The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs concerning STC SA1035WE, 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 Wichita ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m) of this AD. If sending information directly to the manager of the Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the attention of John Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer, AIR-7C3 Chicago ACO Branch, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; telephone: (847) 294-8180; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected]. (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. (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: [email protected]. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 23, 2017. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes.
contains notices to the public of the proposed Washington, DC 20590. The NPRM published in the Federal
issuance of rules and regulations. The • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Register on April 12, 2017 (82 FR
purpose of these notices is to give interested Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 17594). The NPRM was prompted by a
persons an opportunity to participate in the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room fatal accident where the exhaust tailpipe
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., fell off during takeoff. The NPRM
rules.
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. proposed to add a life limit to the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION except Federal holidays. (clamp) and, if the coupling is removed
for any reason before the life limit is
Examining the AD Docket reached, require an inspection of the v-
Federal Aviation Administration
You may examine the AD docket on band coupling before reinstalling.
14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http://
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0288; Product Since we issued the NPRM, we
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Identifier 2017–CE–007–AD] received information that Textron
0288; or in person at the Docket
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airplanes could have a turbocharged
Airworthiness Directives; Textron except Federal holidays. The AD docket reciprocating engine installed, either at
Aviation Inc. Airplanes contains this SNPRM, the regulatory manufacture as an optional installation
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and or post-manufacture as a supplemental
Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The street address for type certificate (STC) installation. Either
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– engine installation would include
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. installation of an affected v-band
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); coupling. We also received comments to
reopening of comment period. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt. the NPRM requesting an annual visual
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: inspection of the v-band couplings and
proposal for all Textron Aviation Inc. Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, requesting language changes to address
Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 the replacement of the engine with a
This action revises the notice of Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, non-turbocharged engine.
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4196; Comments
all Textron Aviation Inc. Models S35, fax: (316) 946–4107; email: We gave the public the opportunity to
V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes that thomas.teplik@faa.gov. comment on the NPRM. The following
have the optional turbocharger engine SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: presents the comments received on the
installed to the applicability and adding
Comments Invited NPRM and the FAA’s response to each
an annual visual inspection of the
comment.
exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling We invite you to send any written
(clamp). We are proposing this relevant data, views, or arguments about Request Repetitive Visual Inspections
airworthiness directive (AD) to address this proposal. Send your comments to of the V-Band Coupling
the unsafe condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES The National Transportation Safety
Since these actions would impose an section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Board (NTSB) requested we add
additional burden over those in the 2017–0288; Product Identifier 2017–CE– repetitive visual inspections of the v-
NPRM, we are reopening the comment 007–AD’’ at the beginning of your band coupling. The NTSB noted that the
period to allow the public the chance to comments. We specifically invite FAA included repetitive visual
comment on these changes. comments on the overall regulatory, inspections of the v-band coupling in a
DATES: The comment period for the economic, environmental, and energy previous AD affecting Piper Aircraft Inc.
NPRM published in the Federal aspects of this SNPRM. We will airplanes. They believe a similar
Register on April 12, 2017 (82 FR consider all comments received by the repetitive visual inspection of the v-
17594), is reopened. closing date and may amend this band coupling for the airplanes affected
We must receive comments on this SNPRM because of those comments. by this proposed AD, in addition to the
SNPRM by December 26, 2017. We will post all comments we proposed life limit, would help identify
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, receive, without change, to http:// the cracks before failure.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR www.regulations.gov, including any We agree with the comment, and we
personal information you provide. We
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11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following have added a repetitive visual
methods: will also post a report summarizing each inspection of the v-band coupling to this
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to substantive verbal contact we receive SNPRM.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the about this SNPRM.
instructions for submitting comments. Request To Remove Airplanes Without
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Discussion a Turbocharged Engine From the
• Mail: U.S. Department of We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR Applicability
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– part 39 by adding an AD that would Gerard Terpstra requested we exclude
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room apply to Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model A36TC airplanes that have STC
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substantial direct effect on the States, on S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: We
the relationship between the national equipped with the Continental TSIO–520–D recommend after installation of the exhaust
Government and the States, or on the engine with AiResearch turbocharger during tailpipe v-band coupling, you do an engine
manufacture, this AD does not apply to those run and recheck the torque of the v-band
distribution of power and coupling.
airplanes.
responsibilities among the various
(d) Subject (1) Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes:
levels of government. Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling
For the reasons discussed above, I Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ part number (P/N) N4211–375–M or P/N
certify this proposed regulation: Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 5322C–375–Z with a new exhaust tailpipe v-
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Code 81, Turbocharging. band coupling. When installing the new part,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Unsafe Condition tighten the v-band coupling to 40 in-lbs., tap
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the periphery of the band to distribute
the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD was prompted by a fatal accident tension, and torque again to 40 in-lbs.
where the exhaust tailpipe fell off during
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, takeoff. We are issuing this AD to prevent Note 2 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD:
1979), failure of the exhaust tailpipe v-band P/Ns N4211–375–M and P/N 5322C–375–Z
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation coupling (clamp) that may lead to are also known as P/N N4211–375M and
in Alaska, and detachment of the exhaust tailpipe from the P/N 5322C3752. The engineering drawings
(4) Will not have a significant turbocharger and allow high-temperature list the applicable part number v-band
economic impact, positive or negative, exhaust gases to enter the engine couplings as P/N N4211–375–M and P/N
compartment, which could result in an 5322C–375–Z; however, the parts catalog
on a substantial number of small entities lists the applicable v-band couplings as P/N
under the criteria of the Regulatory inflight fire.
N4211–375M and P/N 5322C3752.
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance (2) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the airplanes:
compliance times specified, unless already (i) For airplanes equipped with the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done. For the purposes of this AD, the Continental TSIO–520–D engine with
safety, Incorporation by reference, exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling may also be AiResearch turbocharger during
Safety. referred to as the exhaust tailpipe v-band manufacture: Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-
clamp. band coupling P/N U4211–375–M or P/N
The Proposed Amendment 4404C375–M with a new exhaust tailpipe v-
(g) Review of the Maintenance Records
Accordingly, under the authority band coupling. When installing a new P/N
delegated to me by the Administrator, Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after U4211–375–M, tighten the v-band coupling
the effective date of this AD, do a to 60 in-lbs., tap the periphery of the band
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
maintenance records review to determine the to distribute tension, and torque again to 60
39 as follows: hours TIS of the exhaust tailpipe v-band in-lbs. When installing a new P/N 4404C375–
coupling. If unable to determine the hours M, add 20 in-lbs after the running torque is
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS TIS of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling, overcome. Replacement of exhaust tailpipe v-
DIRECTIVES use the compliance time specified in band coupling P/N U4211–375–M or P/N
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. 4404C375–M with the one-piece v-band
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(h) Compliance Times for Repetitive coupling, P/N NH1000897–40, terminates the
continues to read as follows: requirements of this AD.
Replacement of the V-Band Coupling
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Note 3 to paragraph (i)(2)(i) and (ii) of this
Use the following compliance times in
paragraph (h)(1) or (2) for the repetitive AD: P/Ns U4211–375–M and 4404C375–M
§ 39.13 [Amended]
replacement of the exhaust tailpipe v-band may also be known as P/Ns U4211–375M and
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 4404C375M or 4404C–375–M.
coupling as specified in paragraph (i) of this
the following new airworthiness AD. (ii) For airplanes equipped with STC
directive (AD): (1) If from a review of the maintenance SA1035WE: Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-
Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA– records you can positively identify that the band coupling P/N U4211–375–M with a
2017–0288; Product Identifier 2017–CE– hours TIS for the exhaust tailpipe v-band new exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. When
007–AD. coupling is less than 500 hours TIS: Do the installing the new part, tighten the v-band
initial replacement within 500 hours TIS on coupling to 60 in-lbs., tap the periphery of
(a) Comments Due Date the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling or the band to distribute tension, and torque
We must receive comments by December within the next 50 hours TIS after the again to 60 in-lbs.
26, 2017. effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
(j) Repetitive Visual Inspection of the
later, and replace repetitively thereafter at
(b) Affected ADs Installed Exhaust Tailpipe V-Band Coupling
intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS on the
None. exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling. (1) If you remove the exhaust tailpipe v-
(2) If from a review of the maintenance band coupling during your annual inspection
(c) Applicability records you can positively identify that the or within the compliance time specified in
(1) This AD applies to the following hours TIS for the exhaust tailpipe v-band paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, you may do the
Textron Aviation Inc. airplanes; all serial coupling is 500 hours TIS or more or you inspection specified in paragraph (k) of this
numbers, that are certificated in any category: cannot positively identify the hours TIS for AD in lieu of the inspection required in
(i) Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling: Do the paragraph (j) of this AD. If you already have
equipped with a turbocharged engine. initial replacement within 50 hours TIS after the v-band coupling removed, doing the
(ii) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B the effective date of this AD and replace detailed inspection as specified in paragraph
airplanes equipped with the Continental repetitively thereafter at intervals not to (k) of this AD eliminates the possibility of
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TSIO–520–D engine with AiResearch exceed 500 hours TIS on the exhaust tailpipe having to remove and reinstall the v-band
turbocharger during manufacture; and v-band coupling. coupling more than once if certain conditions
(iii) Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B are found during the inspection required in
airplanes equipped with StandardAero (i) Replacement of the Exhaust Tailpipe V- paragraph (j) of this AD.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Band Coupling (2) At the next annual inspection after the
SA1035WE. Replace the exhaust tailpipe v-band effective date of this AD or within the next
(2) If the one-piece v-band coupling coupling for the airplanes in paragraphs (i)(1) 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
(clamp), part number (P/N) NH1000897–40, through (3) at the applicable compliance time whichever occurs later, and repetitively
is installed on Textron Aviation Inc. Models as specified in paragraph (h). thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
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the 1 o’clock through 11 o’clock position. It to the manager of the Wichita ACO Branch, which will provide stakeholders
is recommended to use backlighting to see send it to the attention of the person interested in commenting additional
gaps. If gaps between the outer band and the identified in paragraph (m) of this AD. If time to submit responses to the docket.
v-retainer coupling segments are found, do sending information directly to the manager
not re-install the v-band coupling. Before of the Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the DATES: The comment period for the
further flight, you must install a new v-band attention of John Tallarovic, Aerospace proposed rule published October 5,
coupling and restart the hours TIS for the Engineer, AIR–7C3 Chicago ACO Branch, 2017, at 82 FR 46427, is extended.
repetitive replacement of the v-band 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL Comments must be received on or
coupling. 60018–4696; telephone: (847) 294–8180; fax: before November 15, 2017.
(v) Visually inspect the bend radii of the (847) 294–7834; email: john.m.tallarovic@
ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver
coupling v-retainer coupling segments for faa.gov.
cracks. Inspect the radii throughout the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, comments to the U.S. Department of
length of the segment. See figure 1 to notify your appropriate principal inspector, Transportation, Dockets Management
paragraphs (k)(1)(iii) and (v) of this AD. If or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
any cracks are found, do not re-install the v- of the local flight standards district office/ Washington, DC 20590, or submit
band coupling. Before further flight, you certificate holding district office. electronically at http://
must install a new v-band coupling and (m) Related Information www.regulations.gov. All comments
restart the hours TIS for the repetitive should include the docket number that
replacement of the v-band coupling. For more information about this AD,
contact Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, appears in the heading of this
(vi) Visually inspect the outer band document. All comments received will
opposite the t-bolt for damage (distortion, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport
creases, bulging, or cracks), which may be Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; be available for examination and
caused from excessive spreading of the phone: (316) 946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; copying at the above address from 8
coupling during installation and/or removal. email: thomas.teplik@faa.gov. a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ET, Monday through
If any damage is found, do not re-install the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, except Federal holidays. Those
v-band coupling. Before further flight, you October 23, 2017. desiring notification of receipt of
must install a new v-band coupling and William Schinstock, comments must include a self-
restart the hours TIS for the repetitive addressed, stamped postcard or may
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
replacement of the v-band coupling. print the acknowledgment page that
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) If the removed exhaust tailpipe v-band appears after submitting comments
coupling passes all of the inspection steps [FR Doc. 2017–24065 Filed 11–7–17; 8:45 am]
listed in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) through (vi) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
electronically. Anyone is able to search
this AD, you may re-install the same v-band the electronic form of all comments
coupling. After the coupling is re-installed received into any of our dockets by the
and torqued as specified in Replacement of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION name of the individual submitting the
the V-Band Coupling, paragraph (i) of this comment (or signing the comment, if
AD, verify there is space between each v- Federal Highway Administration submitted on behalf of an association,
retainer coupling segment below the t-bolt. If business, labor union, etc.). You may
there is no space between each v-retainer 23 CFR Part 490 review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
coupling segment below the t-bolt, before Statement in the Federal Register
further flight, you must install a new v-band [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2017–0025]
coupling and restart the hours TIS for the
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
RIN 2125–AF776 65, Number 70, Pages 19477–78) or you
repetitive replacement of the v-band
coupling. may visit http://www.regulations.gov.
National Performance Management
(3) The inspections required in paragraphs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(k)(1) and (2) of this AD only apply to re- Measures; Assessing Performance of
Susanna Hughes-Reck, Office of
installing the same exhaust tailpipe v-band the National Highway System, Freight
Infrastructure, (202) 366–1548, or Janet
coupling that was removed as specified in Movement on the Interstate System,
Myers, Office of Chief Counsel, (202)
paragraph (j) of this AD. It does not apply to and Congestion Mitigation and Air
366–2019, Federal Highway
installation of a new v-band coupling. These Quality Improvement Program
inspections do not terminate the 500-hour
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
TIS repetitive replacement of the v-band AGENCY: Federal Highway Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
coupling and do not restart the hours TIS for Administration (FHWA), DOT. 0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to
the repetitive replacement of the v-band ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday,
coupling. extension of comment period. except Federal holidays.
(4) As of the effective date of this AD, do SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
not install a used exhaust tailpipe v-band SUMMARY: The FHWA is extending the
coupling on the airplane except for the comment period for a notice of Electronic Access and Filing
reinstallation of the inspected exhaust proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and You may submit or access all
tailpipe v-band coupling that was removed as request for comments, which was
specified in paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD.
comments received by DOT online
published on October 5, 2017. The through: http://www.regulations.gov.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance original comment period is set to close Electronic submission and retrieval help
(AMOCs) on November 6, 2017. The extension is and guidelines are available on the Web
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, based on concern expressed by site. It is available 24 hours each day,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs stakeholders that this closing date does 365 days each year. Please follow the
for this AD, if requested using the procedures not provide sufficient time to review
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instructions. An electronic copy of this
found in 14 CFR 39.19. The Manager, and provide comprehensive comments document may also be downloaded
Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority on the proposal. The FHWA recognizes
to approve AMOCs concerning STC
from the Federal Register’s home page
that others interested in commenting at: http://www.federalregister.gov.
SA1035WE, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In may have similar concerns, but is
mindful of commenters who have Background
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local expressed opposition to a lengthy Section 150 of title 23, U.S.C.,
Flight Standards District Office, as rulemaking process. Therefore, the identifies the national transportation
appropriate. If sending information directly closing date for comments is extended, goals and requires the Secretary by rule
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2017 (82 FR 17594), is reopened. | |
| Contact | Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 51782 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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