82 FR 5359 - Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 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 | 2017-00502 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5359-5362] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-00502] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9317; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-029-AD; Amendment 39-18779; AD 2017-01-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an uncommanded engine shutdown during flight due to failure of the propeller regulating valve caused by hot exhaust gases escaping from fractured engine exhaust pipes. We are issuing this AD to require actions 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: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.FAA-2016- 9317; 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 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2016-9317. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2016 (81 FR 73360). 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 [[Page 5360]] another country. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No. 2016-0156R1, dated November 23, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''). The revised MCAI states: Two cases were reported of uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown (IFSD) on DA 42 aeroplanes. Subsequent investigations identified these occurrences were due to failure of the propeller regulating valve, caused by hot exhaust gases coming from fractured engine exhaust pipes. The initiating cracks on the exhaust pipes were not detected during previous inspections, since those exhaust pipes are equipped with non-removable heat shields that do not allow inspection for certain sections of the exhaust pipe. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further cases of IFSD or overheat damage, possibly resulting in a forced landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI) developed an exhaust pipe without a directly attached integral heat shield that allows visual inspection over the entire exhaust pipe length. DAI issued Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 42-120 and relevant Working Instruction (WI) WI-MSB 42-120, providing instructions to install the modified exhaust pipes. As an interim measure, an additional bracket was designed to hold the exhaust pipe in place in case of a pipe fracture. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0156, requiring replacement of the exhaust pipes with pipes having new design, and prohibiting (re)installation of the previous design pipes. Since that AD was issued, cracks were identified on modified exhaust pipes during an inspection. Furthermore, it was determined that the additional brackets provide a level of safety equivalent to the modified exhaust pipes. Consequently, DAI revised MSB 42-120, allowing installation of the additional brackets as alternative to the installation of the modified exhaust pipes. For the reasons described above, this AD is revised to reduce the Applicability, excluding certain post-mod aeroplanes, to allow only installation of the additional brackets as final solution and to remove the prohibition of reinstallation of unmodified exhaust pipes. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9317-0002. 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 the changes discussed above. We have determined that these 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 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016, Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/1, dated November 10, 2016, and Work Instruction WI-MSB 42- 120, dated June 24, 2016. In combination, this service information describes procedures for replacing the exhaust pipes with exhaust pipes having a new design. 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 130 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take the following to comply with the requirements of this AD: It will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the installation of additional exhaust clamps required by this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $125 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators for the installation of additional exhaust clamps to be $27,300, or $210 per product. It will take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the exhaust pipe replacement required by this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $1,990 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators for the exhaust pipe replacement requirement to be $302,900, or $2,330 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9317; 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: [[Page 5361]] 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: 2017-01-12 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Amendment 39-18779; Docket No. FAA-2016-9317; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-029-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 airplanes, serial numbers 42.004 through 42.427 and 42.AC001 through 42.AC151, that have a TAE 125-02-99 or TAE 125-02-114 engine installed, are equipped with an exhaust pipe, DAI part number (P/N) D60-9078-06-01, or Technify P/Ns 52-7810-H0001 02, 52-7810-H0001 03, or 52-7810-H0001 04, and are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust. (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 an uncommanded engine shutdown during flight due to failure of the propeller regulating valve caused by hot exhaust gases escaping from fractured engine exhaust pipes. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the propeller regulating valve, which could result in forced landing with consequent damage to the airplane. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do one of the actions in either paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD. For the purpose of this AD, if the flight hours accumulated since first installation of an affected exhaust pipe is not known, use the total hours time-in-service (TIS) accumulated on the airplane. Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: The NPRM for this AD proposed to require both the installation of clamps and the replacement of the exhaust pipes. This AD only requires one or the other. (1) At the following compliance times, install additional exhaust pipe clamps following section III.2 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016, as specified in the Accomplishments/ Instructions paragraph of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016, or Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/1, dated November 10, 2016. (i) If the affected exhaust pipe has 1,300 hours TIS or less since first installed on an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD): Before or upon accumulating 1,500 hours TIS since the affected exhaust pipe was first installed on an airplane. (ii) If the affected exhaust pipe has more than 1,300 hours TIS since first installed on an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD): Within the next 200 hours TIS after February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. (2) At the following compliance times, replace the exhaust pipes listed in paragraph (c) of this AD with an exhaust pipe DAI P/N D60- 9078-06-01_01 or Technify P/N 52-7810-H0014 01 following section III.1 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016, as specified in the Accomplishments/Instructions paragraph of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016, or Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/1, dated November 10, 2016. (i) If the affected exhaust pipe has 1,300 hours TIS or less since first installed on an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD): Before or upon accumulating 1,500 hours TIS since the affected exhaust pipe was first installed on an airplane. (ii) If the affected exhaust pipe has more than 1,300 hours TIS since first installed on an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD): Within the next 200 hours TIS after February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after February 22, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. (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 Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (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. 2016-0156, dated August 2, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9317-0002. (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) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016. (ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-120/1, dated November 10, 2016. (iii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-120, dated June 24, 2016. (3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH service information identified in this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9317. (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:// [[Page 5362]] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 6, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-00502 Filed 1-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(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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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120, (or their delegated agent). You are required
DIRECTIVES dated June 24, 2016, or Diamond Aircraft to assure the product is airworthy before it
Industries GmbH Mandatory Service is returned to service.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin MSB 42–120/1, dated November 10, (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
continues to read as follows: 2016. reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
(i) If the affected exhaust pipe has 1,300 agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. hours TIS or less since first installed on an person is not required to respond to, nor
airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective shall a person be subject to a penalty for
§ 39.13 [Amended] date of this AD): Before or upon failure to comply with a collection of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding accumulating 1,500 hours TIS since the information subject to the requirements of
the following new AD: affected exhaust pipe was first installed on the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
an airplane. collection of information displays a current
2017–01–12 Diamond Aircraft Industries (ii) If the affected exhaust pipe has more valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
GmbH: Amendment 39–18779; Docket than 1,300 hours TIS since first installed on Control Number for this information
No. FAA–2016–9317; Directorate an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
Identifier 2016–CE–029–AD. effective date of this AD): Within the next this collection of information is estimated to
(a) Effective Date 200 hours TIS after February 22, 2017 (the be approximately 5 minutes per response,
effective date of this AD) or within the next including the time for reviewing instructions,
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
12 months after February 22, 2017 (the completing and reviewing the collection of
effective February 22, 2017.
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs information. All responses to this collection
(b) Affected ADs first. of information are mandatory. Comments
None. (2) At the following compliance times, concerning the accuracy of this burden and
replace the exhaust pipes listed in paragraph suggestions for reducing the burden should
(c) Applicability (c) of this AD with an exhaust pipe DAI P/ be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft N D60–9078–06–01_01 or Technify P/N 52– Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Industries GmbH DA 42 airplanes, serial 7810–H0014 01 following section III.1 of the Information Collection Clearance Officer,
numbers 42.004 through 42.427 and INSTRUCTIONS section of Diamond Aircraft AES–200.
42.AC001 through 42.AC151, that have a Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI–MSB
42–120, dated June 24, 2016, as specified in (h) Related Information
TAE 125–02–99 or TAE 125–02–114 engine
installed, are equipped with an exhaust pipe, the Accomplishments/Instructions paragraph Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
DAI part number (P/N) D60–9078–06–01, or of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0156, dated
Technify P/Ns 52–7810–H0001 02, 52–7810– Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120, August 2, 2016, for related information. You
H0001 03, or 52–7810–H0001 04, and are dated June 24, 2016, or Diamond Aircraft may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
certificated in any category. Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin https://www.regulations.gov/
MSB 42–120/1, dated November 10, 2016. document?D=FAA-2016-9317-0002.
(d) Subject (i) If the affected exhaust pipe has 1,300
hours TIS or less since first installed on an (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust. airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the effective (1) The Director of the Federal Register
date of this AD): Before or upon approved the incorporation by reference
(e) Reason (IBR) of the service information listed in this
accumulating 1,500 hours TIS since the
This AD was prompted by mandatory affected exhaust pipe was first installed on paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) an airplane. part 51.
originated by an aviation authority of another (ii) If the affected exhaust pipe has more (2) You must use this service information
country to identify and correct an unsafe than 1,300 hours TIS since first installed on as applicable to do the actions required by
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI an airplane as of February 22, 2017 (the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
describes the unsafe condition as an effective date of this AD): Within the next (i) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
uncommanded engine shutdown during 200 hours TIS after February 22, 2017 (the Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120,
flight due to failure of the propeller effective date of this AD) or within the next dated June 24, 2016.
regulating valve caused by hot exhaust gases 12 months after February 22, 2017 (the (ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
escaping from fractured engine exhaust effective date of this AD), whichever occurs Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120/1,
pipes. We are issuing this AD to prevent first. dated November 10, 2016.
failure of the propeller regulating valve, (iii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
which could result in forced landing with (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, dated
consequent damage to the airplane. The following provisions also apply to this June 24, 2016.
(f) Actions and Compliance AD: (3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance service information identified in this AD,
Unless already done, do one of the actions (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH,
in either paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener Neustadt,
For the purpose of this AD, if the flight hours for this AD, if requested using the procedures Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43
accumulated since first installation of an found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 2622 26780; email: office@diamond-air.at;
affected exhaust pipe is not known, use the ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com.
total hours time-in-service (TIS) accumulated FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, (4) You may view this service information
on the airplane. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: The telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
NPRM for this AD proposed to require both 4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before information on the availability of this
the installation of clamps and the using any approved AMOC on any airplane material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
replacement of the exhaust pipes. This AD to which the AMOC applies, notify your addition, you can access this service
only requires one or the other. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the information on the Internet at http://
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(1) At the following compliance times, FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), www.regulations.gov by searching for and
install additional exhaust pipe clamps or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9317.
following section III.2 of the INSTRUCTIONS (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement (5) You may view this service information
section of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH in this AD to obtain corrective actions from that is incorporated by reference at the
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, dated a manufacturer or other source, use these National Archives and Records
June 24, 2016, as specified in the actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Administration (NARA). For information on
Accomplishments/Instructions paragraph of actions are considered FAA-approved if they the availability of this material at NARA, call
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH are approved by the State of Design Authority 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
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![5362 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Directive 2014–0058, dated March 11,
locations.html. 0831. 2014 (referred to after this as the
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Examining the AD Docket
6, 2017. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Melvin Johnson, You may examine the AD docket on an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft the Internet at http:// Model A318 and A319 series airplanes,
Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
[FR Doc. 2017–00502 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– –232, and –233 airplanes, and Model
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0831; or in person at the Docket A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Management Facility between 9 a.m. A main landing gear (MLG) sliding tube
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, axle rupture occurred in service.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION except Federal holidays. The AD docket Investigation of the affected part showed that
contains this AD, the regulatory this failure was due to an abnormal grinding
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and operation during overhaul by a certain
other information. The street address for maintenance and repair organization located
14 CFR Part 39 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– in Singapore. A population of MLG sliding
5527) is Docket Management Facility, tubes was subsequently identified whose
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0831; Directorate axles may have been subject to this grinding
Identifier 2014–NM–061–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
operation, which may have resulted in areas
39–18778; AD 2017–01–11] Docket Operations, M–30, West of residual stress on the axles on the MLG
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, sliding tubes. In addition, the MSN
RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., [manufacturer serial number] of the
Washington, DC 20590. aeroplanes which are known to have had the
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: affected parts installed have been identified.
Airplanes This condition, if not detected and
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116, corrected, could lead to cracks in the axle
Administration (FAA), Department of and (partial) detachment of axle and wheel
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, from the sliding tube, possibly resulting in
Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA failure of a MLG with consequent damage to
ACTION: Final rule. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
fax 425–227–1149. To address this potential unsafe condition,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, the MLG gear
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airworthiness directive (AD) for all manufacturer, issued Service Bulletin (SB)
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series Discussion 200–32–313 and SB 201–32–62 [both dated
airplanes, Model A320–211, –212, –214, We issued a supplemental notice of February 25, 2013], providing inspection
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes, and proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
instructions and criteria for removal from
Model A321 series airplanes. This AD service of the affected MLG sliding tubes.
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD For the reasons described above, this
was prompted by a report of a rupture that would apply to all Airbus Model
of a main landing gear (MLG) sliding [EASA] AD requires a one-time Special
A318 and A319 series airplanes, Model Detailed Inspection (SDI) of the axle on the
tube axle. This AD requires A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and affected MLG sliding tubes and, depending
identification of the part number and –233 airplanes, and Model A321 series on findings, replacement of the MLG sliding
serial number of the MLG sliding tubes; airplanes. The SNPRM published in the tube.
inspection of affected chromium plates Federal Register on June 28, 2016 (81
and sliding tube axles for damage; and The SDI includes a detailed visual
FR 41886) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded inspection of the chromium plate for
replacement of the sliding tube if the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
necessary. We are issuing this AD to damage, and a Barkhausen noise
rulemaking (NPRM) that published in inspection of the sliding tube axles for
address the unsafe condition on these the Federal Register on April 24, 2015
products. damage.
(80 FR 22939) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The You may examine the MCAI in the
DATES: This AD is effective February 22, NPRM proposed to require an AD docket on the Internet at http://
2017. inspection to identify the part number www.regulations.gov by searching for
The Director of the Federal Register and serial number of the MLG sliding and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
approved the incorporation by reference tubes installed on the airplane; an 0831.
of a certain publication listed in this AD inspection of the axle on certain MLG
as of February 22, 2017. sliding tubes for damage; and Comments
ADDRESSES: For service information replacement of the sliding tube if We gave the public the opportunity to
identified in this final rule, contact necessary. The NPRM was prompted by participate in developing this AD. We
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 a report of a rupture of a MLG sliding received no comments on the SNPRM or
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 tube axle. The SNPRM proposed to on the determination of the cost to the
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 remove certain service information that public.
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email does not adequately address the
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; identified unsafe condition and revise Conclusion
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You the compliance method. We are issuing We reviewed the relevant data and
may view this referenced service this AD to detect and correct cracks in determined that air safety and the
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information at the FAA, Transport the axle and (partial) detachment of the public interest require adopting this AD
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue axle and wheel from the sliding tube, as proposed except for minor editorial
SW., Renton, WA. For information on which could result in failure of an MLG. changes. We have determined that these
the availability of this material at the The European Aviation Safety Agency minor changes:
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also (EASA), which is the Technical Agent • Are consistent with the intent that
available on the Internet at http:// for the Member States of the European was proposed in the SNPRM for
www.regulations.gov by searching for Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness correcting the unsafe condition; and
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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 | Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 5359 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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