83 FR 1311 - Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 8 (January 11, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 8 (Thursday, January 11, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1311-1313] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00178] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 8 / Thursday, January 11, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 1311]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0003; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-033-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07- 10, which applies to certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 requires fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the inspection results to the FAA. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. Since we issued AD 2017-07-10, ACAC redesigned the aileron hinge supports with a reinforcement kit to strengthen the supports and prevent future damage from developing. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the aileron hinge support, installation of the aileron hinge support reinforcement kit, and incorporation of revised pages into the service manual. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 26, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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-2018- 0003; or in person at the Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (phone: 800- 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; 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-2018-0003; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-033-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017), (``AD 2017-07-10''), for certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 requires fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the inspection results to the FAA. AD 2017-07-10 resulted from a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. We issued AD 2017-07-10 to prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. Actions Since AD 2017-07-10 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-10, ACAC redesigned the aileron hinge supports with a reinforcement kit. This kit, when incorporated, strengthens the supports and prevents future damage from developing. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442); American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 444 Initial Revision, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444); and page 4-1 of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5-9 of the Time and Maintenance Checks, both dated October 3, 2017, and included in American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. ACAC SL No. 442 describes procedures and inspection intervals for inspection of the aileron hinge rib and hinge support. ACAC SL No. 444 provides instructions for the installation of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit. [[Page 1312]] Page 4-1 and page 5-9 are revised pages that add a repetitive inspection to the 8KCAB Service Manual, SM-601, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain the placarding requirement of AD 2017-07-10 to prohibit aerobatic flight until completion of the initial 10-hour inspection. This proposed AD would also require repetitive 100- hour inspections until a maximum of 400 hours is reached, installation of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit, and incorporation of pages into the Airworthiness Limitations and Time and Maintenance Checks sections of the service manual. The existing AD contained a reporting requirement for the inspection results. This proposed NPRM will not include a reporting requirement. Provided no damage is found during the inspections, an airplane could have up to five inspections before incorporating the reinforcement kit (initially at 10 hours TIS with the retained inspection from AD 2017-07-10, and then four 100-hour inspections up to a maximum of 400 hours TIS). Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL No. 444 both require installation of the aileron hinge support reinforcement kit within 100 hours TIS for airplanes used for competitive aerobatics. Since the FAA has no way of tracking airplanes used for competitive aerobatics, we require installation of the reinforcement kit within 400 hours TIS. ACAC SL No. 444 requires 100-hour repetitive inspections after installation of the reinforcement kit. This proposed AD does not write those actions into the AD requirements; however, the revised pages of the Airworthiness Limitations section in the service manual include that inspection requirement. Both ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL No. 444 have reporting requirements, but this AD does not include a reporting requirement. The actions of this AD take precedence over the service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 64 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabrication of placard, inspection of 2 work-hours x $85 per $100 $270.00 $17,280 aileron hinge rib and support. hour = $170.00. Repetitive 100-hour TIS inspections... 1.5 work-hours x $85 per N/A 127.50 8,160 hour = $127.50. Installation of aileron hinge support 50 work-hours x $85 per 2,200 6,450 412,800 reinforcement kit. hour = $4,250. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have 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 that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017), and adding the following new AD: [[Page 1313]] American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0003; Product Identifier 2017-CE-033-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by February 26, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017) (``AD 2017-07-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to any American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplane, certificated in any category, that either has: (i) A serial number in the range of 1116-2012 through 1120-2012 or 1122-2012 through 1170-2017; or (ii) is equipped with part number 4-2142 exposed balance ailerons. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 2017-07-10 was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. This AD incorporates a newly designed aileron hinge support reinforcement kit. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Restrict Airplane Operation (1) As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date retained from AD 2017-07-10), the airplane is restricted to non-aerobatic flight until the actions required in paragraphs (g)(2) through (3) of this AD are done. (2) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 (the effective date retained from AD 2017-07-10), fabricate a placard using at least \1/8\ inch letters with the words ``AEROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED'' on it and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view. (3) This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (h) Inspection and Reinforcement (1) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the effective date retained from AD 2017-07-10), inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or other damage following American Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, or American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442). (2) If no cracks or other damage is found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard prohibiting aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD can be removed. (3) Within 100 hours TIS from the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not the exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or other damage following ACAC SL No. 442. (4) If cracks or other damage is found during any inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) or (3) of this AD, before further flight, replace any retained parts or structure that are cracked or damaged, and install the aileron hinge reinforcement kit following American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 444, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444). (5) Within 400 hours after the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if not already done as required in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD, install the aileron hinge reinforcement kit following the procedures in ACAC SL No. 444. (6) After installation of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit required in paragraph (h)(4) or (5) of this AD, as applicable, insert page 4-1 of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5- 9 of the Time and Maintenance Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, from the American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the maintenance program (service manual). (7) Installing the aileron hinge reinforcement kit as required in paragraph (h)(4) or (h)(5) of this AD and the insertion of page 4-1 of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5-9 of the Time and Maintenance Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, of the American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the maintenance program (service manual), as required in paragraph (h)(6) of this AD is terminating action to this AD. The revised Airworthiness Limitations section includes a 100-hour/annual inspection requirement for the aileron hinge supports. (i) Reporting Requirement Although ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL No. 444 specify submitting certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. (j) Special Flight Permit No aerobatic flight permitted with a special flight permit. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 3, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-00178 Filed 1-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
For service information identified in Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration this NPRM, contact American
Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, We issued AD 2017–07–10,
14 CFR Part 39 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Amendment 39–18849 (82 FR 17542,
Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534– April 12, 2017), (‘‘AD 2017–07–10’’), for
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0003; Directorate certain American Champion Aircraft
Identifier 2017–CE–033–AD]
6315; fax: (262) 534–2395; email: aca-
engineering@tds.net; internet: http:// Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes.
RIN 2120–AA64 www.americanchampionaircraft.com/ AD 2017–07–10 requires fabrication and
service-letters.html. You may review installation of a placard to prohibit
Airworthiness Directives; American copies of the referenced service aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron
Champion Aircraft Corp. information at the FAA, Policy and hinge rib and support, and a reporting
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas requirement of the inspection results to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the FAA. AD 2017–07–10 resulted from
Administration (FAA), DOT. City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the a report of a cracked hinge support and
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in
(NPRM). FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
partial loss of control with the aileron
Examining the AD Docket binding against the cove. We issued AD
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–07– You may examine the AD docket on 2017–07–10 to prevent failure of the
10, which applies to certain American the internet at http:// aileron support structure, which may
Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model www.regulations.gov by searching for lead to excessive deflection, binding of
8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017–07–10 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– the control surface, and potential loss of
requires fabrication and installation of a 0003; or in person at the Docket control.
placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Actions Since AD 2017–07–10 Was
inspection of the aileron hinge rib and Monday through Friday, except Federal Issued
support, and a reporting requirement of holidays. The AD docket contains this
Since we issued AD 2017–10, ACAC
the inspection results to the FAA. This NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any
redesigned the aileron hinge supports
AD was prompted by a report of a comments received, and other with a reinforcement kit. This kit, when
cracked hinge support and cracked information. The street address for the incorporated, strengthens the supports
hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– and prevents future damage from
of control with the aileron binding 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. developing.
against the cove. Since we issued AD Comments will be available in the AD
2017–07–10, ACAC redesigned the docket shortly after receipt. Related Service Information Under 1
aileron hinge supports with a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CFR Part 51
reinforcement kit to strengthen the Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program We reviewed American Champion
supports and prevent future damage Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442,
from developing. This proposed AD Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; Revision A, dated August 18, 2017
would require repetitive inspections of telephone: (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) (ACAC SL No. 442); American
the aileron hinge support, installation of 294–7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov. Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter
the aileron hinge support reinforcement SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 444 Initial Revision, dated August 18,
kit, and incorporation of revised pages 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444); and page 4–
into the service manual. We are Comments Invited 1 of the Airworthiness Limitations
proposing this AD to address the unsafe We invite you to send any written section and page 5–9 of the Time and
condition on these products. relevant data, views, or arguments about Maintenance Checks, both dated
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD. Send your comments October 3, 2017, and included in
this proposed AD by February 26, 2018. to an address listed under the American Champion Aircraft
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service
using the procedures found in 14 CFR FAA–2018–0003; Directorate Identifier Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2017–CE–033–AD’’ at the beginning of 2017. ACAC SL No. 442 describes
methods: your comments. We specifically invite procedures and inspection intervals for
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy hinge support. ACAC SL No. 444
instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider provides instructions for the installation
• Fax: 202–493–2251. all comments received by the closing of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit.
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Page 4–1 and page 5–9 are revised pages hours is reached, installation of the for competitive aerobatics. Since the
that add a repetitive inspection to the aileron hinge reinforcement kit, and FAA has no way of tracking airplanes
8KCAB Service Manual, SM–601, incorporation of pages into the used for competitive aerobatics, we
Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. This Airworthiness Limitations and Time require installation of the reinforcement
service information is reasonably and Maintenance Checks sections of the kit within 400 hours TIS. ACAC SL No.
available because the interested parties service manual. The existing AD 444 requires 100-hour repetitive
have access to it through their normal contained a reporting requirement for inspections after installation of the
course of business or by the means the inspection results. This proposed reinforcement kit. This proposed AD
identified in the ADDRESSES section. NPRM will not include a reporting does not write those actions into the AD
FAA’s Determination requirement. requirements; however, the revised
Provided no damage is found during pages of the Airworthiness Limitations
We are proposing this AD because we section in the service manual include
evaluated all the relevant information the inspections, an airplane could have
up to five inspections before that inspection requirement. Both ACAC
and determined the unsafe condition SL No. 442 and ACAC SL No. 444 have
described previously is likely to exist or incorporating the reinforcement kit
(initially at 10 hours TIS with the reporting requirements, but this AD
develop in other products of the same does not include a reporting
type design. retained inspection from AD 2017–07–
10, and then four 100-hour inspections requirement. The actions of this AD take
Proposed AD Requirements up to a maximum of 400 hours TIS). precedence over the service
information.
This proposed AD would retain the Differences Between This Proposed AD
placarding requirement of AD 2017–07– and the Service Information Costs of Compliance
10 to prohibit aerobatic flight until
completion of the initial 10-hour ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL No. We estimate that this proposed AD
inspection. This proposed AD would 444 both require installation of the affects 64 airplanes of U.S. registry.
also require repetitive 100-hour aileron hinge support reinforcement kit We estimate the following costs to
inspections until a maximum of 400 within 100 hours TIS for airplanes used comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Fabrication of placard, inspection of aileron 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170.00 ........ $100 $270.00 $17,280
hinge rib and support.
Repetitive 100-hour TIS inspections ............... 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50 ..... N/A 127.50 8,160
Installation of aileron hinge support reinforce- 50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,250 ........ 2,200 6,450 412,800
ment kit.
Authority for This Rulemaking Compliance and Airworthiness (4) Will not have a significant
Division, but during this transition economic impact, positive or negative,
Title 49 of the United States Code
period, the Executive Director has on a substantial number of small entities
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
delegated the authority to issue ADs under the criteria of the Regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Flexibility Act.
Section 106, describes the authority of
domestic business jet transport
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
airplanes, and associated appliances to
Aviation Programs, describes in more
the Director of the Policy and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Innovation Division. safety, Incorporation by reference,
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Regulatory Findings Safety.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, We have determined that this The Proposed Amendment
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, proposed AD would not have federalism
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority
implications under Executive Order
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator,
13132. This proposed AD would not
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
have a substantial direct effect on the
air commerce by prescribing regulations 39 as follows:
States, on the relationship between the
for practices, methods, and procedures national Government and the States, or
the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
safety in air commerce. This regulation responsibilities among the various
is within the scope of that authority levels of government.
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
For the reasons discussed above, I
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows:
certify that the proposed regulation:
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products identified in this rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
action. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
This AD is issued in accordance with (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
authority delegated by the Executive the DOT Regulatory Policies and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 1979), 2017–07–10, Amendment 39–18849 (82
In accordance with that order, issuance (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation FR 17542, April 12, 2017), and adding
of ADs is normally a function of the in Alaska, and the following new AD:
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American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Docket Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated August 18, ACO, send it to the attention of the person
No. FAA–2018–0003; Product Identifier 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442). identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
2017–CE–033–AD. (2) If no cracks or other damage is found (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
during the initial inspection required in notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(a) Comments Due Date or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard
The FAA must receive comments on this prohibiting aerobatic flight required in of the local flight standards district office/
AD action by February 26, 2018. paragraph (g)(2) of this AD can be removed. certificate holding district office.
(b) Affected ADs (3) Within 100 hours TIS from the initial (l) Related Information
inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of
This AD replaces AD 2017–07–10, this AD or within 10 hours TIS after the (1) For more information about this AD,
Amendment 39–18849 (82 FR 17542, April effective date of this AD, whichever occurs contact Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program
12, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–07–10’’). later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room
not the exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone:
(c) Applicability
aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) 294–7834; email:
This AD applies to any American wess.rouse@faa.gov.
Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB other damage following ACAC SL No. 442.
(4) If cracks or other damage is found (2) For service information identified in
airplane, certificated in any category, that this AD, contact American Champion
either has: during any inspection required in paragraph
(h)(1) or (3) of this AD, before further flight, Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032
(i) A serial number in the range of 1116– Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin
2012 through 1120–2012 or 1122–2012 replace any retained parts or structure that
are cracked or damaged, and install the 53167; telephone: (262) 534–6315; fax: (262)
through 1170–2017; or 534–2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net;
(ii) is equipped with part number 4–2142 aileron hinge reinforcement kit following
internet: http://www.americanchampion
exposed balance ailerons. American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service
aircraft.com/service-letters.html. You may
Letter 444, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL
(d) Subject view this referenced service information at
No. 444).
the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ (5) Within 400 hours after the initial
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of
information on the availability of this
Code 57, Wings. this AD, if not already done as required in
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD, install the aileron
(e) Unsafe Condition hinge reinforcement kit following the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
AD 2017–07–10 was prompted by a report procedures in ACAC SL No. 444. 3, 2018.
of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge (6) After installation of the aileron hinge Melvin J. Johnson,
ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control reinforcement kit required in paragraph (h)(4) Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
with the aileron binding against the cove. or (5) of this AD, as applicable, insert page Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD incorporates a newly designed 4–1 of the Airworthiness Limitations section
[FR Doc. 2018–00178 Filed 1–10–18; 8:45 am]
aileron hinge support reinforcement kit. We and page 5–9 of the Time and Maintenance
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
aileron support structure, which may lead to from the American Champion Aircraft
excessive deflection, binding of the control Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service Manual,
surface, and potential loss of control. Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
maintenance program (service manual).
(f) Compliance Federal Aviation Administration
(7) Installing the aileron hinge
Comply with this AD within the reinforcement kit as required in paragraph
compliance times specified, unless already (h)(4) or (h)(5) of this AD and the insertion 14 CFR Part 39
done. of page 4–1 of the Airworthiness Limitations
section and page 5–9 of the Time and [Docket No. FAA–2017–1217; Product
(g) Restrict Airplane Operation Identifier 2016–SW–080–AD]
Maintenance Checks section, both dated
(1) As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date October 3, 2017, of the American Champion RIN 2120–AA64
retained from AD 2017–07–10), the airplane Aircraft Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service
is restricted to non-aerobatic flight until the Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017,
actions required in paragraphs (g)(2) through
Airworthiness Directives; Air Comm
into the maintenance program (service Corporation Air Conditioning Systems
(3) of this AD are done. manual), as required in paragraph (h)(6) of
(2) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 this AD is terminating action to this AD. The AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(the effective date retained from AD 2017– revised Airworthiness Limitations section Administration (FAA), DOT.
07–10), fabricate a placard using at least includes a 100-hour/annual inspection
1⁄8 inch letters with the words ‘‘AEROBATIC ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
requirement for the aileron hinge supports.
FLIGHT PROHIBITED’’ on it and install the (NPRM).
placard on the instrument panel within the (i) Reporting Requirement
pilot’s clear view. Although ACAC SL No. 442 and ACAC SL
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(3) This action may be performed by the No. 444 specify submitting certain airworthiness directive (AD) for Air
owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a information to the manufacturer, this AD Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air
private pilot certificate and must be entered does not require that action. conditioning systems installed on
into the aircraft records showing compliance various model helicopters. This
with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (j) Special Flight Permit
proposed AD would require replacing
(a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The No aerobatic flight permitted with a special electrical connectors and would
record must be maintained as required by 14 flight permit. prohibit the installation of other parts.
CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance This proposed AD is prompted by
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
(h) Inspection and Reinforcement (AMOCs) reports of overheated connectors. The
(1) Within the next 10 hours time-in- (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, proposed actions are intended to
service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs address an unsafe condition on these
effective date retained from AD 2017–07–10), for this AD, if requested using the procedures products.
inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
DATES: We must receive comments on
cracks or other damage following American 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter principal inspector or local Flight Standards this proposed AD by March 12, 2018.
(SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, or District Office, as appropriate. If sending ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service information directly to the manager of the any of the following methods:
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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 February 26, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 1311 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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