82 FR 9537 - Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 24 (February 7, 2017)

Page Range		9537-9539
FR Document		2017-01768

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260-T3A airplanes that would supersede AD 2015-11-01. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of a brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the brake cylinder. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0048; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-035-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260-T3A airplanes that 
would supersede AD 2015-11-01. This proposed AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as failure of a brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could 
cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the brake cylinder. We 
are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 24, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, The Airport, Newmarket Road, 
Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 399856; fax: +44 (0) 
7825365617; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
www.marshalladg.com. You may review copies of the 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.

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-
0048; 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 proposed AD, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0048; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-035-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On May 18, 2015, we issued AD 2015-11-01, Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 
30136; May 27, 2015). That AD required actions intended to address an 
unsafe condition on Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260-
T3A airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country.
    Since we issued AD 2015-11-01, new service information was issued 
to revise the inspection instructions and to add a new initial 
inspection period after

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replacement of the brake master cylinder pivot pins.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0214, dated October 27, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported where pivot pin Part Number (P/N) 
T67M-45-539, of rudder pedal assembly #4, installed on the right 
hand (RH) side of the aeroplane (RH seat, RH pedal) failed during 
taxi. This caused the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the 
brake master cylinder.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could cause the 
rudder linkages to rotate out of their normal orientation, possibly 
resulting in jammed rudder controls and consequent loss of control 
of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Slingsby Advanced 
Composites Ltd, trading as Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group 
(hereafter called ``Marshall'' in this AD) issued Service Bulletin 
(SB) SBM 200 to provide inspection instructions.
    Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD 2015-0065-E to require 
repetitive inspections of the brake cylinder pivot pins of rudder 
pedal assemblies #1 and #4 and, depending on findings, replacement 
of the affected pivot pin(s).
    Since that AD was issued, Marshall published SBM 200 Revision 2 
to revise the inspection instructions and to introduce a new initial 
inspection period after replacement of brake master cylinder pivot 
pins on an aeroplane.
    For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements 
of EASA AD 2015-065-E, which is superseded, but requires the use of 
the revised inspection instructions. This AD also allows deferring 
the next due inspection after replacement of the pins.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0048.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Slingsby Aviation Ltd. trading as Marshall Aerospace and Defence 
Group has issued Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Service Bulletin 
SBM 200, Revision 2, dated December 2015. The service bulletin 
describes procedures for inspection of the brake master cylinder pivot 
pin. 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 
NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 3 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost 
about $50 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $1,680, or $560 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about .5 work-hour and require parts costing $100, for a cost of 
$142.50 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need these actions.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 
30136; May 27, 2015), and adding the following new AD:

Slingsby Aviation Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0048; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-CE-035-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 24, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-11-01; Amendment 39-18164 (80 FR 30136; 
May 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-11-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 and 
T67M260-T3A airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of a 
brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could

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cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach from the brake cylinder. 
We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct discrepancies 
of the brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could lead to 
detachment of the rudder pedal mechanism from the brake master 
cylinder with consequent loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (3) of this AD:
    (1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective 
date of this AD or within 300 hours TIS after the last inspection 
required by AD 2015-11-01, whichever occurs first, and repetitively 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS or 12 months, 
whichever occurs first, inspect the brake master cylinder pivot pins 
part number (P/N) T67M-45-539 installed on rudder pedal assemblies 
number 1 and number 4. Do this action following paragraph C. 
INSPECTION of the Accomplishment Instructions in Marshall Aerospace 
and Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200, Revision 2, dated 
December 2015 (SBM 200, Revision 2).
    (2) If any cracking or distortion of the brake master cylinder 
pivot pins is found or the pivot pin fails the dimensional check 
during any of the inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this 
AD, before further flight, replace the affected pivot pin with a 
serviceable part following paragraph C. INSPECTION of the 
Accomplishment Instructions in SBM 200, Revision 2.
    (3) Replacement of the brake master cylinder pivot pins as 
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD does not terminate the 
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. If 
both brake master cylinder pivot pins are replaced at the same time, 
the first repetitive inspection after replacement of the pivot pins 
can be deferred until 1,000 hours TIS after replacement of the pivot 
pins.

(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    This AD provides credit for any inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if completed before the effective date 
of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions of Marshall 
Aerospace and Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200, Revision 1, 
dated April 2015.

(h) 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:. 
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.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2016-0214, dated October 27, 2016, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0048. For service information related to this AD, contact 
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, The Airport, Newmarket Road, 
Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 399856; fax: +44 (0) 
7825365617; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
www.marshalladg.com. You may review copies of the 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 18, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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paragraph (f) of this AD if done before the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA,
effective date of this AD following Solo call (816) 329–4148.
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Federal Aviation Administration
(English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. Examining the AD Docket
4600–5, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
1), dated November 24, 2014. the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0048; Directorate
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2016–CE–035–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64 0048; or in person at the Docket
AD: Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Aviation Ltd. Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs contains this proposed AD, the
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of regulatory evaluation, any comments
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
Transportation (DOT). received, and other information. The
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking street address for the Docket Office
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
(NPRM). (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new available in the AD docket shortly after
Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify airworthiness directive (AD) for receipt.
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Models T67M260 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
the FAA Flight Standards District Office and T67M260–T3A airplanes that Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. would supersede AD 2015–11–01. This Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement proposed AD results from mandatory Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from continuing airworthiness information telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
a manufacturer or other source, use these (MCAI) originated by an aviation 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective authority of another country to identify faa.gov.
actions are considered FAA-approved if they and correct an unsafe condition on an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
are approved by the State of Design Authority aviation product. The MCAI describes
(or their delegated agent). You are required the unsafe condition as failure of a brake Comments Invited
to assure the product is airworthy before it master cylinder pivot pin, which could We invite you to send any written
is returned to service. cause the rudder pedal mechanism to relevant data, views, or arguments about
detach from the brake cylinder. We are this proposed AD. Send your comments
(i) Related Information issuing this proposed AD to require to an address listed under the
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety actions to address the unsafe condition ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014–0269, dated on these products. FAA–2017–0048; Directorate Identifier
December 11, 2014 for related information. DATES: We must receive comments on 2016–CE–035–AD’’ at the beginning of
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet this proposed AD by March 24, 2017.
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
your comments. We specifically invite
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0051.
For service information related to this AD,
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy
contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany;
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
1301–136; email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; • Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD because of those
Internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. You • Mail: U.S. Department of comments.
may review this referenced service Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we
information at the FAA, Small Airplane 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http://
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., regulations.gov, including any personal
Missouri 64106. For information on the Washington, DC 20590. information you provide. We will also
availability of this material at the FAA, call • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of post a report summarizing each
(816) 329–4148. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
18, 2017. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Discussion
Melvin Johnson, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, On May 18, 2015, we issued AD
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, except Federal holidays. 2015–11–01, Amendment 39–18164 (80
Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in FR 30136; May 27, 2015). That AD
[FR Doc. 2017–01779 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am] this proposed AD, contact Marshall required actions intended to address an
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Aerospace and Defence Group, The unsafe condition on Slingsby Aviation
Airport, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Ltd. Models T67M260 and T67M260–
CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0) 1223 T3A airplanes and was based on
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399856; fax: +44 (0) 7825365617; email: mandatory continuing airworthiness
mark.bright@marshalladg.com; Internet: information (MCAI) originated by an
www.marshalladg.com. You may review aviation authority of another country.
copies of the referenced service Since we issued AD 2015–11–01, new
information at the FAA, Small Airplane service information was issued to revise
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, the inspection instructions and to add a
Missouri 64106. For information on the new initial inspection period after

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replacement of the brake master country, and is approved for operation responsibilities among the various
cylinder pivot pins. in the United States. Pursuant to our levels of government.
The European Aviation Safety Agency bilateral agreement with this State of For the reasons discussed above, I
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Design Authority, they have notified us certify this proposed regulation:
for the Member States of the European of the unsafe condition described in the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Community, has issued EASA AD 2016– MCAI and service information action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
0214, dated October 27, 2016 (referred referenced above. We are proposing this (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct AD because we evaluated all the DOT Regulatory Policies and
an unsafe condition for the specified information and determined the unsafe Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
products. The MCAI states: condition exists and is likely to exist or 1979),
An occurrence was reported where pivot develop on other products of the same (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
pin Part Number (P/N) T67M–45–539, of type design. in Alaska, and
rudder pedal assembly #4, installed on the (4) Will not have a significant
right hand (RH) side of the aeroplane (RH Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative,
seat, RH pedal) failed during taxi. This We estimate that this proposed AD on a substantial number of small entities
caused the rudder pedal mechanism to will affect 3 products of U.S. registry. under the criteria of the Regulatory
detach from the brake master cylinder. Flexibility Act.
This condition, if not detected and
We also estimate that it would take
corrected, could cause the rudder linkages to about 6 work-hours per product to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
rotate out of their normal orientation, comply with the basic requirements of
possibly resulting in jammed rudder controls this proposed AD. The average labor Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
and consequent loss of control of the rate is $85 per work-hour. Required safety, Incorporation by reference,
aeroplane. parts would cost about $50 per product. Safety.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Based on these figures, we estimate
Slingsby Advanced Composites Ltd, trading The Proposed Amendment
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
as Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Accordingly, under the authority
(hereafter called ‘‘Marshall’’ in this AD) operators to be $1,680, or $560 per
product. delegated to me by the Administrator,
issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBM 200 to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
provide inspection instructions. In addition, we estimate that any
Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD necessary follow-on actions would take 39 as follows:
2015–0065–E to require repetitive about .5 work-hour and require parts
inspections of the brake cylinder pivot pins PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
costing $100, for a cost of $142.50 per DIRECTIVES
of rudder pedal assemblies #1 and #4 and, product. We have no way of
depending on findings, replacement of the
affected pivot pin(s).
determining the number of products ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Since that AD was issued, Marshall that may need these actions. continues to read as follows:
published SBM 200 Revision 2 to revise the Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
inspection instructions and to introduce a
new initial inspection period after Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
replacement of brake master cylinder pivot specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
pins on an aeroplane. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
For the reason described above, this AD removing Amendment 39–18164 (80 FR
section 106, describes the authority of 30136; May 27, 2015), and adding the
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2015–
065–E, which is superseded, but requires the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: following new AD:
use of the revised inspection instructions. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Slingsby Aviation Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–
This AD also allows deferring the next due detail the scope of the Agency’s
2017–0048; Directorate Identifier 2016–
inspection after replacement of the pins. authority. CE–035–AD.
You may examine the MCAI on the We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by March 24,
by searching for and locating Docket No. 2017.
FAA–2017–0048. General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
Related Service Information Under 1 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2015–11–01;
CFR Part 51 air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–18164 (80 FR 30136; May 27,
Slingsby Aviation Ltd. trading as for practices, methods, and procedures 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–11–01’’).
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group the Administrator finds necessary for
(c) Applicability
has issued Marshall Aerospace and safety in air commerce. This regulation
Defence Group Service Bulletin SBM is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to Slingsby Aviation Ltd.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Models T67M260 and T67M260–T3A
200, Revision 2, dated December 2015. airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
The service bulletin describes that is likely to exist or develop on
any category.
procedures for inspection of the brake products identified in this rulemaking
master cylinder pivot pin. This service action. (d) Subject
information is reasonably available Air Transport Association of America
Regulatory Findings
because the interested parties have (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
We determined that this proposed AD
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access to it through their normal course (e) Reason
of business or by the means identified would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by mandatory
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
proposed AD would not have a originated by an aviation authority of another
FAA’s Determination and Requirements substantial direct effect on the States, on
of the Proposed AD country to identify and correct an unsafe
the relationship between the national condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
This product has been approved by Government and the States, or on the describes the unsafe condition as failure of a
the aviation authority of another distribution of power and brake master cylinder pivot pin, which could

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cause the rudder pedal mechanism to detach 4090; email:. Before using any approved allocates the costs of real-time uplift due
from the brake cylinder. We are issuing this AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC to deviations should allocate such real-
proposed AD to detect and correct applies, notify your appropriate principal time uplift costs only to those market
discrepancies of the brake master cylinder inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards
pivot pin, which could lead to detachment of
participants whose transactions are
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your
the rudder pedal mechanism from the brake local FSDO. reasonably expected to have caused the
master cylinder with consequent loss of (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement real-time uplift costs. The Commission
control. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from also proposes to revise its regulations to
(f) Actions and Compliance a manufacturer or other source, use these enhance transparency by requiring that
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective each RTO/ISO post uplift costs paid
Unless already done, do the following actions are considered FAA-approved if they (dollars) and operator-initiated
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this are approved by the State of Design Authority
AD: commitments (megawatts) on its Web
(or their delegated agent). You are required site; and define in its tariff its
(1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) to assure the product is airworthy before it
after the effective date of this AD or within transmission constraint penalty factors,
is returned to service.
300 hours TIS after the last inspection as well as the circumstances under
required by AD 2015–11–01, whichever (i) Related Information which those penalty factors can set
occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2016–0214, dated locational marginal prices, and any
intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS or 12 October 27, 2016, for related information. procedure for changing those factors.
months, whichever occurs first, inspect the You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
brake master cylinder pivot pins part number DATES: Comments are due April 10,
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(P/N) T67M–45–539 installed on rudder for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0048. 2017.
pedal assemblies number 1 and number 4. Do For service information related to this AD,
this action following paragraph C. ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by
contact Marshall Aerospace and Defence docket number, may be filed in the
INSPECTION of the Accomplishment
Group, The Airport, Newmarket Road,
Instructions in Marshall Aerospace and following ways:
Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UK; telephone: +44 (0)
Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200,
1223 399856; fax: +44 (0) 7825365617; email: • Electronic Filing through http://
Revision 2, dated December 2015 (SBM 200, www.ferc.gov. Documents created
mark.bright@marshalladg.com; Internet:
Revision 2). electronically using word processing
www.marshalladg.com. You may review
(2) If any cracking or distortion of the brake
master cylinder pivot pins is found or the
copies of the referenced service information software should be filed in native
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 applications or print-to-PDF format and
pivot pin fails the dimensional check during
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For not in a scanned format.
any of the inspections required in paragraph
information on the availability of this
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable
the affected pivot pin with a serviceable part to file electronically may mail or hand-
following paragraph C. INSPECTION of the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January deliver comments to: Federal Energy
Accomplishment Instructions in SBM 200, 18, 2017. Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
Revision 2. Melvin Johnson,
(3) Replacement of the brake master Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Washington, DC 20426.
cylinder pivot pins as required by paragraph
Aircraft Certification Service. Instructions: For detailed instructions
(f)(2) of this AD does not terminate the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph [FR Doc. 2017–01768 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am] on submitting comments and additional
(f)(1) of this AD. If both brake master cylinder BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the rulemaking process,
pivot pins are replaced at the same time, the see the Comment Procedures Section of
first repetitive inspection after replacement this document.
of the pivot pins can be deferred until 1,000
hours TIS after replacement of the pivot pins.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Federal Energy Regulatory Stanley Wolf (Technical Information),
Accordance With Previous Service Commission Office of Energy Policy and
Information Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory
This AD provides credit for any 18 CFR Part 35 Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
this AD if completed before the effective date [Docket No. RM17–2–000] 6841, Stanley.Wolf@ferc.gov
of this AD following the Accomplishment Keatley Adams (Technical Information),
Instructions of Marshall Aerospace and Uplift Cost Allocation and
Transparency in Markets Operated by Office of Energy Market Regulation,
Defense Group Service Bulletin SBM 200,
Revision 1, dated April 2015. Regional Transmission Organizations Federal Energy Regulatory
and Independent System Operators Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
The following provisions also apply to this AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 8678, Keatley.Adams@ferc.gov
AD: Commission. Colin Beckman (Legal Information),
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Office of the General Counsel, Federal
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
SUMMARY: The Federal Energy First Street NE., Washington, DC
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
Regulatory Commission (Commission) is 20426, (202) 502–8049,
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, proposing to revise its regulations to Colin.Beckman@ferc.gov
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, require that each regional transmission
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS

Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; organization (RTO) and independent
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– system operator (ISO) that currently Table of Contents

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II. Discussion ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
A. Uplift Cost Allocation .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

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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		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 24, 2017.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 9537
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 9537 - Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Airplanes

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