82 FR 5356 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 11 (January 18, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 11 (January 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-00407 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5356-5359] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-00407] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9187; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-032-AD; Amendment 39-18777; AD 2017-01-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 5357]] SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. This AD requires various repetitive inspections, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides a modification which terminates the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 22, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9187. 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-2016- 9187; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. 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 all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2016 (81 FR 70062). The NPRM was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive general visual and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; repetitive detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections, if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts, which could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft and possible reduced control of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0052, dated March 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported of finding a damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shaft, Part Number (P/N) 212-46237-01. Subsequent investigation determined that this damage occurred after parking of the aeroplane during a heavy wind gust, without having set the flight control surfaces in locked position. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C212-27-0001 to provide inspection instructions, and Service Bulletin (SB) SB-212-27-0058 providing modification instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected rudder torque tube shaft, and introduces an optional modification [replacement], which constitutes terminating action for those repetitive inspections. Required actions include repetitive general visual and HFEC inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; repetitive detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections, if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; a general visual inspection to verify rudder alignment if necessary; and corrective actions if necessary. Repetitive inspections are done depending on conditions (wind conditions, gust lock engagement, and rudder deviation) identified in Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- C212-27-0001, Revision 0, dated July 15, 2015 (``AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0''). Damage may include bulging, dents, peeled paint, or visible corrosion. Corrective actions include replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with a new rudder torque tube shaft, and repair. The optional terminating action includes replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with an improved rudder torque tube shaft. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9187. 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. Clarification of the Actions in Paragraph (g)(2) of the Proposed AD Paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD specifies to do inspections ``after the conditions'' identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of AOT-C212- 27-0001, Rev. 0. We have revised paragraph (g)(2) of the AD to clarify the inspections are done after any weather event that includes the conditions identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and 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 the following Airbus Defense and Space service information. EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0058, dated April 25, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with an improved rudder torque tube shaft. [[Page 5358]] AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0. This service information describes procedures for general visual and HFEC inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections, if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; a general visual inspection to verify rudder alignment; and corrective actions, if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 49 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections..................... Up to 33 work-hours $0 Up to $2,805 per Up to $137,445 per x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. $2,805 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs for Optional Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional modification.................. Up to 48 work-hours x $85 $48,729 Up to $52,809. per hour = $4,080. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions and parts cost specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-01-10 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18777; Docket No. FAA-2016-9187; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-032-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C- 212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DF, and C-212-DE airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts, which could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft and possible reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections For airplanes equipped with a rudder torque tube shaft having part number (P/N) 212-46237-01: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do general visual, detailed, and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the inner and outer surfaces of the rudder torque tube shaft, as applicable, for cracks, deformation, and damage, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, Revision 0, dated July 15, 2015 (``AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0''). (2) Thereafter, before further flight after any weather event that includes the conditions identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of AOT- C212-27-0001, Rev. 0, do the applicable inspections identified for each condition. [[Page 5359]] (h) Corrective Actions If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack, deformation, or damage is found, before further flight do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with AOT-C212-27- 0001, Rev. 0. Where AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0, specifies to contact Airbus for corrective action: Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. (i) Optional Modification Modification of an airplane by replacing the rudder torque tube shaft P/N 212-46237-01 with an improved part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27- 0058, dated April 25, 2014, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD for the modified airplane. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Military All Operator Letter (AOL) AOL-212-037, Revision 01, dated April 11, 2014. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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. (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, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0052, dated March 14, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9187. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0058, dated April 25, 2014. (ii) Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- C212-27-0001, Revision 0, dated July 15, 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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 Renton, Washington, on January 4, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-00407 Filed 1-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion general visual inspection to verify
airworthiness directive (AD) for all We issued a notice of proposed rudder alignment if necessary; and
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR corrective actions if necessary.
C–212 airplanes. This AD was prompted part 39 by adding an AD that would Repetitive inspections are done
by multiple reports of damaged and apply to all Airbus Defense and Space depending on conditions (wind
cracked rudder torque tube shafts. This S.A. Model C–212 airplanes. The NPRM conditions, gust lock engagement, and
AD requires various repetitive published in the Federal Register on rudder deviation) identified in Airbus
inspections, and corrective actions if October 11, 2016 (81 FR 70062). The Defense & Space Alert Operators
necessary. This AD also provides a NPRM was prompted by multiple Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001,
modification which terminates the reports of damaged and cracked rudder Revision 0, dated July 15, 2015 (‘‘AOT–
repetitive inspections. We are issuing torque tube shafts. The NPRM proposed C212–27–0001, Rev. 0’’). Damage may
this AD to address the unsafe condition to require repetitive general visual and include bulging, dents, peeled paint, or
on these products. high frequency eddy current (HFEC) visible corrosion. Corrective actions
inspections of the inner rudder torque include replacement of the rudder
DATES: This AD is effective February 22, torque tube shaft with a new rudder
2017. tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and
damage; repetitive detailed inspections, torque tube shaft, and repair. The
The Director of the Federal Register and HFEC inspections, if necessary, of optional terminating action includes
approved the incorporation by reference the inner and outer rudder torque tube replacement of the rudder torque tube
of certain publications listed in this AD shaft for cracks, deformation, and shaft with an improved rudder torque
as of February 22, 2017. damage; and corrective actions if tube shaft. You may examine the MCAI
necessary. We are issuing this AD to in the AD docket on the Internet at
ADDRESSES: For service information
detect and correct damaged and cracked http://www.regulations.gov by searching
identified in this final rule, contact
rudder torque tube shafts, which could for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airbus Defense and Space, Services/
lead to structural failure of the affected 9187.
Engineering Support, Avenida de
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; rudder torque tube shaft and possible Comments
telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 reduced control of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency We gave the public the opportunity to
585 31 27; email: participate in developing this AD. We
MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European received no comments on the NPRM or
You may view this referenced service on the determination of the cost to the
information at the FAA, Transport Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0052,
dated March 14, 2016 (referred to after public.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on this as the Mandatory Continuing Clarification of the Actions in
the availability of this material at the Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Paragraph (g)(2) of the Proposed AD
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD
available on the Internet at http:// specifies to do inspections ‘‘after the
www.regulations.gov by searching for Model C–212 airplanes. The MCAI
states: conditions’’ identified in paragraph
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 3.1.1.1 of AOT–C212–27–0001, Rev. 0.
9187. Occurrences were reported of finding a
damaged and cracked rudder torque tube
We have revised paragraph (g)(2) of the
Examining the AD Docket shaft, Part Number (P/N) 212–46237–01. AD to clarify the inspections are done
Subsequent investigation determined that after any weather event that includes
You may examine the AD docket on this damage occurred after parking of the the conditions identified in paragraph
the Internet at http:// aeroplane during a heavy wind gust, without 3.1.1.1 of AOT–C212–27–0001, Rev. 0.
www.regulations.gov by searching for having set the flight control surfaces in
locked position. Conclusion
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9187; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and We reviewed the relevant data and
corrected, could lead to structural failure of
Management Facility between 9 a.m. the affected rudder torque tube shaft,
determined that air safety and the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, possibly resulting in reduced control of the public interest require adopting this AD
except Federal holidays. The AD docket aeroplane. with the change described previously
contains this AD, the regulatory To address this potential unsafe condition, and minor editorial changes. We have
evaluation, any comments received, and EADS–CASA issued Alert Operators determined that these minor changes:
other information. The street address for Transmission (AOT) AOT–C212–27–0001 to • Are consistent with the intent that
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– provide inspection instructions, and Service was proposed in the NPRM for
Bulletin (SB) SB–212–27–0058 providing
5527) is Docket Management Facility, correcting the unsafe condition; and
modification instructions.
U.S. Department of Transportation, For the reasons described above, this • Do not add any additional burden
Docket Operations, M–30, West [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of upon the public than was already
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the affected rudder torque tube shaft, and proposed in the NPRM.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., introduces an optional modification
[replacement], which constitutes terminating Related Service Information Under 1
Washington, DC 20590.
action for those repetitive inspections. CFR Part 51
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Required actions include repetitive We reviewed the following Airbus
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
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general visual and HFEC inspections of Defense and Space service information.
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
the inner rudder torque tube shaft for • EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
cracks, deformation, and damage; 212–27–0058, dated April 25, 2014.
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
repetitive detailed inspections, and This service information describes
WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
HFEC inspections, if necessary, of the procedures for replacement of the
1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft rudder torque tube shaft with an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for cracks, deformation, and damage; a improved rudder torque tube shaft.
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• AOT–C212–27–0001, Rev. 0. This cracks, deformation, and damage; a course of business or by the means
service information describes general visual inspection to verify identified in the ADDRESSES section.
procedures for general visual and HFEC rudder alignment; and corrective Costs of Compliance
inspections of the inner rudder torque actions, if necessary.
tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and We estimate that this AD affects 49
This service information is reasonably
damage; detailed inspections, and HFEC airplanes of U.S. registry.
available because the interested parties
inspections, if necessary, of the inner We estimate the following costs to
have access to it through their normal
and outer rudder torque tube shaft for comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ............................. Up to 33 work-hours × $85 $0 Up to $2,805 per inspection Up to $137,445 per inspection
per hour = $2,805 per in- cycle. cycle.
spection cycle.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Optional modification ................................................................ Up to 48 work-hours × $85 $48,729 Up to $52,809.
per hour = $4,080.
We have received no definitive data 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
that will enable us to provide cost DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
estimates for the on-condition actions (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Space S.A. (formerly known as
and parts cost specified in this AD. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C–
212–CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD, C–212–CE,
Authority for This Rulemaking Alaska; and C–212–CF, C–212–DF, and C–212–DE
4. Will not have a significant airplanes, certificated in any category, all
Title 49 of the United States Code manufacturer serial numbers.
economic impact, positive or negative,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
under the criteria of the Regulatory
section 106, describes the authority of Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Flexibility Act. America Code 27, Flight controls.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Reason
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD was prompted by multiple reports
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube
We are issuing this rulemaking under shafts. We are issuing this AD to detect and
Safety.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, correct damaged and cracked rudder torque
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Adoption of the Amendment tube shafts, which could lead to structural
General requirements.’’ Under that failure of the affected rudder torque tube
Accordingly, under the authority shaft and possible reduced control of the
section, Congress charges the FAA with
delegated to me by the Administrator, airplane.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: Comply with this AD within the
the Administrator finds necessary for compliance times specified, unless already
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
DIRECTIVES
is within the scope of that authority (g) Repetitive Inspections
because it addresses an unsafe condition For airplanes equipped with a rudder
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
that is likely to exist or develop on torque tube shaft having part number (P/N)
continues to read as follows:
products identified in this rulemaking 212–46237–01: Do the actions specified in
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] of this AD: Do general visual, detailed, and
We determined that this AD will not ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections of the inner and outer surfaces of
have federalism implications under the following new airworthiness the rudder torque tube shaft, as applicable,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will directive (AD): for cracks, deformation, and damage, in
not have a substantial direct effect on 2017–01–10 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. accordance with the instructions of Airbus
the States, on the relationship between (Formerly Known as Construcciones Defense & Space Alert Operators
the national government and the States, Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001, Revision
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or on the distribution of power and 18777; Docket No. FAA–2016–9187; 0, dated July 15, 2015 (‘‘AOT–C212–27–0001,
responsibilities among the various Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–032–AD. Rev. 0’’).
levels of government. (2) Thereafter, before further flight after
(a) Effective Date any weather event that includes the
For the reasons discussed above, I conditions identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of
This AD is effective February 22, 2017.
certify that this AD: AOT–C212–27–0001, Rev. 0, do the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs applicable inspections identified for each
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; None. condition.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 5359
(h) Corrective Actions www.regulations.gov by searching for and airworthiness information (MCAI)
If, during any inspection required by locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9187. issued by an aviation authority of
paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack, (2) Service information identified in this another country to identify and correct
deformation, or damage is found, before AD that is not incorporated by reference is an unsafe condition on an aviation
further flight do all applicable corrective available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
actions, in accordance with AOT–C212–27– condition as an uncommanded engine
0001, Rev. 0. Where AOT–C212–27–0001, (m) Material Incorporated by Reference shutdown during flight due to failure of
Rev. 0, specifies to contact Airbus for
corrective action: Before further flight, (1) The Director of the Federal Register the propeller regulating valve caused by
accomplish corrective actions in accordance approved the incorporation by reference hot exhaust gases escaping from
with the procedures specified in paragraph (IBR) of the service information listed in this fractured engine exhaust pipes. We are
(k)(2) of this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to require actions to
part 51. address the unsafe condition on these
(i) Optional Modification (2) You must use this service information products.
Modification of an airplane by replacing as applicable to do the actions required by
the rudder torque tube shaft P/N 212–46237– this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective February 22,
01 with an improved part, in accordance (i) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–212– 2017.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of 27–0058, dated April 25, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–212–27– (ii) Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators approved the incorporation by reference
0058, dated April 25, 2014, constitutes Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001, Revision of certain publications listed in this AD
terminating action for the inspections 0, dated July 15, 2015. as of February 22, 2017.
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
this AD for the modified airplane.
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de docket on the Internet at http://
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: www.regulations.gov by searching for
This paragraph provides credit for actions +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; and locating Docket No.FAA–2016–
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, email: MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. 9317; or in person at Document
if those actions were performed before the (4) You may view this service information Management Facility, U.S. Department
effective date of this AD using Airbus at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Military All Operator Letter (AOL) AOL– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
212–037, Revision 01, dated April 11, 2014. information on the availability of this
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the For service information identified in
AD: National Archives and Records this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International the availability of this material at NARA, call A–2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 2622 26780; email: office@diamond-
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested locations.html. air.at; Internet: http://
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. www.diamondaircraft.com. You may
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
4, 2017. view this referenced service information
Flight Standards District Office, as Michael Kaszycki, at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 64106. For information on the
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2017–00407 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] availability of this material at the FAA,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind on the Internet at http://
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; www.regulations.gov by searching for
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– Docket No. FAA–2016–9317.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Federal Aviation Administration Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 14 CFR Part 39 Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
the local flight standards district office/ [Docket No. FAA–2016–9317; Directorate telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
certificate holding district office. Identifier 2016–CE–029–AD; Amendment 329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–18779; AD 2017–01–12] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– We issued a notice of proposed
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
the European Aviation Safety Agency part 39 by adding an AD that would
(EASA); or EADS CASA’s EASA Design AGENCY: Federal Aviation apply to certain Diamond Aircraft
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Administration (FAA), Department of Industries GmbH Model DA 42
the DOA, the approval must include the Transportation (DOT). airplanes. The NPRM was published in
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DOA-authorized signature. the Federal Register on October 25,
ACTION: Final rule.
(l) Related Information 2016 (81 FR 73360). The NPRM
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new proposed to correct an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD airworthiness directive (AD) for certain for the specified products and was
2016–0052, dated March 14, 2016, for related Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH based on mandatory continuing
information. This MCAI may be found in the Model DA 42 airplanes. This AD results airworthiness information (MCAI)
AD docket on the Internet at http:// from mandatory continuing originated by an aviation authority of
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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 February 22, 2017. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 5356 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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