83_FR_14634 83 FR 14568 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

83 FR 14568 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 66 (April 5, 2018)

Page Range14568-14574
FR Document2018-06336

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-05 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA- 28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT- 201T airplanes. AD 2018-02- 05 required inspecting the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left and right fuel tank selector placards are located at the proper positions and replacing those that are improperly located with new placards. This AD addresses the same unsafe condition and requires the same actions as AD 2018-02-05, but changes the inspection of the fuel tank selector cover to a preflight check and allows for various fuel selector clocking configurations. This AD was prompted by our determination to allow the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate to perform the preflight check. We are issuing this AD to allow the pilot to do a preflight check of the fuel selector placards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0245; Product Identifier 2018-CE-012-AD; Amendment 
39-19234; AD 2018-07-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-05 for 
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, 
PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-
28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-
201T airplanes. AD 2018-02-

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05 required inspecting the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left 
and right fuel tank selector placards are located at the proper 
positions and replacing those that are improperly located with new 
placards. This AD addresses the same unsafe condition and requires the 
same actions as AD 2018-02-05, but changes the inspection of the fuel 
tank selector cover to a preflight check and allows for various fuel 
selector clocking configurations. This AD was prompted by our 
determination to allow the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a 
private pilot certificate to perform the preflight check. We are 
issuing this AD to allow the pilot to do a preflight check of the fuel 
selector placards.

DATES: This AD is effective April 20, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 20, 
2018.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by May 21, 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: 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 final rule, contact 
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960; 
telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com/technical-publications-documents/. You may view this 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0245.

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-
0245; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 
800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD 
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Boyce Jones, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 
30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: 
boyce.jones@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued AD 2018-02-05, Amendment 39-19158 (83 FR 3064, January 
23, 2018), (``AD 2018-02-05''), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models 
PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-
28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-
28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. AD 2018-02-05 
required inspecting the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left and 
right fuel tank selector placards are located at the 12:00 and 3:00 
clock positions, respectively, and replacing those that are improperly 
located with new placards. AD 2018-02-05 resulted from a quality 
control issue that resulted in the installation of fuel tank selector 
covers with the placement of the left and right fuel tank selector 
placards installed in reverse. We issued AD 2018-02-05 to prevent fuel 
management error. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result 
in fuel starvation and loss of engine power in flight.

Actions Since AD 2018-02-05 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2018-02-05, we have determined that the owner/
operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate will be 
allowed to perform the preflight check of the fuel tank selector 
placards.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1309A, dated 
March 6, 2018. The service bulletin describes procedures for doing a 
preflight check of the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left and 
right fuel tank selector placards are located in the proper positions, 
and replacing those that are improperly located with a new placard. 
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 issuing 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.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires doing a preflight check of the fuel tank selector 
cover to verify the left and right fuel tank selector placards are 
located at the proper positions and replacing those that are improperly 
located with new placards. The preflight check required in this AD may 
be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private 
pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane 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.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    The FAA previously determined that the risk to the flying public 
justified waiving notice and comment prior to the adoption of AD 2018-
02-05. This AD is being issued to relieve the maintenance requirements 
found in 2018-02-05, by changing the inspection of the fuel tank 
selector cover to a preflight check, while also allowing for various 
fuel selector clocking configurations. Because the substance of AD 
2018-02-05 remains the same, but for the relieving aspects noted in 
this AD, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior 
public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reasons stated 
above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to 
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite 
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final 
rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES 
section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0245 and product identifier 
2018-CE-012-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically 
invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and 
energy

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aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by 
the closing date and may amend this final rule 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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 17,957 airplanes, of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
    Since this AD allows the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a 
private pilot certificate to perform the required preflight check of 
the fuel tank selector placards, there is a reduction in cost 
associated with this AD.
    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that will be required based on the results of the preflight check of 
the left and right fuel tank selector placards for proper installation 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that 
might need this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Install new fuel selector placards on the fuel  .5 work-hour x $85 per hour =              $9.26          $51.76
 selector cover.                                 $42.50.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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, 
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and 
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation 
Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2018-02-05, Amendment 39-19158 (83 FR 3064, January 23, 2018) and 
adding the following new AD:

2018-07-03 Piper Aircraft, Inc: Amendment 39-19234; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0245; Product Identifier 2018-CE-012-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 20, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces 2018-02-05, Amendment 39-19158 (83 FR 3064, 
January 23, 2018) (``AD 2018-02-05'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplane 
models and serial numbers (S/Ns) that are certificated in any 
category:

 Table--1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicable Airplane Models and S/
                                   Ns
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                       Model                             Serial No.
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PA-28-140.........................................  28-20001 through 28-
                                                     26946; 28-7125001
                                                     through 28-7725290.
PA-28-150.........................................  28-03, 28-1 through
                                                     28-4377, and 28-
                                                     1760A.
PA-28-151.........................................  28-7415001 through
                                                     28-7715314.
PA-28-160.........................................  28-03, 28-1 through
                                                     28-4377, and 28-
                                                     1760A.

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PA-28-161.........................................  2841001 through
                                                     2841365, 28-7716001
                                                     through 28-8216300,
                                                     28-8316001 through
                                                     28-8616057, 2816001
                                                     through 2816109,
                                                     2816110 through
                                                     2816119, and
                                                     2842001 through
                                                     2842420.
PA-28-180.........................................  28-03, 28-671
                                                     through 28-5859, 28-
                                                     7105001 through 28-
                                                     7205318, 28-E13,
                                                     and 28-7305001
                                                     through 28-7505261.
PA-28-181.........................................  28-7690001 through
                                                     28-8690056, 28-
                                                     8690061, 28-
                                                     8690062, 2890001
                                                     through 2890205,
                                                     2890206 through
                                                     2890231, and
                                                     2843001 through
                                                     2843879.
PA-28-236.........................................  28-7911001 through
                                                     28-8611008 and
                                                     2811001 through
                                                     2811050.
PA-28-201T........................................  28-7921001 through
                                                     28-7921095.
PA-28R-180........................................  28R-30002 through
                                                     28R-31270 and 28R-
                                                     7130001 through 28R-
                                                     7130019.
PA-28R-200........................................  28R-30482, 28R-35001
                                                     through 28R-35820,
                                                     28R-7135001 through
                                                     28R-7135238, and
                                                     28R-7235001 through
                                                     28R-7635545.
PA-28R-201........................................  28R-7737002 through
                                                     28R-7837317,
                                                     2837001 through
                                                     2837061, and
                                                     2844001 through
                                                     2844171.
PA-28R-201T.......................................  28R-7703001 through
                                                     28R-7803374 and
                                                     2803001 through
                                                     2803015.
PA-28RT-201.......................................  28R-7918001 through
                                                     28R-8218026.
PA-28RT-201T......................................  28R-7931001 through
                                                     28R-8631005, and
                                                     2831001 through
                                                     2831038.
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(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 11, Placard and Markings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by our determination to change the 
inspection of the fuel tank selector cover to a preflight check and 
allows for various fuel selector clocking configurations. We are 
issuing this AD to allow the pilot to do a preflight check of the 
fuel selector placards.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Preflight Check of the Fuel Selector Cover

    Before further flight after April 20, 2018 (the effective date 
of this AD), check the left and right fuel selector cover placards 
for proper installation using the Appendix to this AD. If the fuel 
selector placards are properly installed, no further action is 
required. The preflight check of the fuel selector cover may be 
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private 
pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane 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) Install Temporary Fuel Selector Placards

    If improper (reversed clock positions) installation of the left 
and right fuel selector placards is found during the preflight check 
of the fuel selector cover required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
before further flight, fabricate and install temporary left and 
right fuel selector placards using Part II of Piper SB No. 1309A, 
dated March 6, 2018. In lieu of installing the temporary placards 
required by this paragraph, you may install the permanent placards 
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. An FAA-approved licensed 
mechanic authorized to do maintenance is required to do any 
fabrication and installation of the fuel selector placards required 
in this AD.

(i) Install Permanent Fuel Selector Placards

    Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 20, 
2018 (the effective date of this AD), replace the temporary placard 
installed in paragraph (h) of this AD with permanent left and right 
fuel selector placards using Part III of Piper SB No. 1309A, dated 
March 6, 2018, unless already done in lieu of installing the 
temporary placards specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This AD allows credit for doing the actions required in 
paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD using Piper Aircraft, Inc. 
Service Bulletin No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017, if done before 
the effective date of this AD in compliance with AD 2018-02-05.

(k) Special Flight Permit

    A special flight permit is allowed for this AD per 14 CFR 39.23 
with the following limitations: Flights are not to exceed a total of 
100 hours TIS with temporary placards installed.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (m) 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.
    (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2018-02-05 are not approved as AMOCs 
for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

(m) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Boyce Jones, 
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; fax: (404) 474-
5606; email: boyce.jones@faa.gov.

(n) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1309A, dated March 
6, 2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in 
this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, 
FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com/technical-publications-documents/.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Appendix to AD 2018-07-03

Special Preflight Check

    Note: This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) 
holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered 
into the airplane records showing compliance with AD 2018-07-03 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. This action may also be performed by an FAA-approved 
licensed mechanic.
    (1) Compare the currently installed fuel selector cover against 
the covers shown in Figure 2, View A-A:
    (a) If the currently installed fuel selector cover matches the 
cover shown in Figure 2, View A-A, then proceed to Step 2.
    (b) If the currently installed fuel selector cover does not 
match the cover shown Figure 2, View A-A (Note: The fuel selector 
cover

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that does not match View A-A is a flat round plate without any 
features that limit the rotational travel of the fuel selector 
lever), then the remaining instructions in AD 2018-07-03 do not 
apply and no further action is required. Compliance with this part 
of AD 2018-07-03 must be documented 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.

    Note: Documentation in the aircraft logbook should include: (1) 
Current Date (2) Tach Time (3) Statement that the comparison has 
been accomplished, including the AD number and Revision date (4) 
Sign and Print Name (5) Certificate Type & Number.
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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR05AP18.002

BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
    (2) Compare the currently installed fuel selector cover to the 
illustration in Figure 2, View A-A. Examine all placards for proper 
placement, with specific emphasis on the location of the placards 
labeled L TANK and R TANK.

    Note: The fuel selector cover placard positions will vary. See 
Figure 2, View A-A.

    (a) If the placards are in the proper locations, then no further 
action is required. Compliance with this part AD 2018-07-03 must be 
documented by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private 
pilot

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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.

    Note: Documentation in the aircraft logbook should include: (1) 
Current Date (2) Tach Time (3) Statement that the comparison has 
been accomplished, including the AD number and Revision date (4) 
Sign and Print Name (5) Certificate Type & Number.

    (b) If replacement is required, proceed to either paragraph (h) 
and (i) of AD 2018-07-03.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 23, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-06336 Filed 4-4-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1441, 1813, 1815,                                                                                Dated at Washington, DC, on March 20,
                                           1817–19, 1821.                                           § 327.16 Assessment pricing methods—                         2018.
                                                                                                    beginning the first assessment period after
                                           ■ 2. In § 327.8, add paragraph (z) to read               June 30, 2016, where the reserve ratio of the                  By order of the Board of Directors.
                                           as follows:                                              DIF as of the end of the prior assessment                    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
                                                                                                    period has reached or exceeded 1.15                          Valerie Best,
                                           § 327.8    Definitions.                                  percent.                                                     Assistant Executive Secretary.
                                           *      *     *    *      *                                  (a) * * *                                                 [FR Doc. 2018–06920 Filed 4–4–18; 8:45 am]
                                              (z) Well capitalized, adequately                         (1) * * *                                                 BILLING CODE P
                                           capitalized and undercapitalized. For                       (ii) * * *
                                           any insured depository institution other                    (B) Definition of loan mix index. The
                                           than an insured branch of a foreign                      Loan Mix Index assigns loans in an
                                           bank, Well Capitalized, Adequately                       institution’s loan portfolio to the                          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                           Capitalized and Undercapitalized have                    categories of loans described in the
                                           the same meaning as in: 12 CFR 6.4 (for                                                                               Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                    following table. The Loan Mix Index is
                                           national banks and federal savings                       calculated by multiplying the ratio of an
                                           associations), as either may be amended                                                                               14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                    institution’s amount of loans in a
                                           from time to time, except that 12 CFR                    particular loan category to its total                        [Docket No. FAA–2018–0245; Product
                                           6.4(c)(1)(v) and (e), as they may be                     assets by the associated weighted                            Identifier 2018–CE–012–AD; Amendment
                                           amended from time to time, shall not                     average charge-off rate for that loan                        39–19234; AD 2018–07–03]
                                           apply; 12 CFR 208.43 (for state member                   category, and summing the products for
                                           institutions), as either may be amended                                                                               RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                    all loan categories. The table gives the
                                           from time to time, except that 12 CFR                    weighted average charge-off rate for                         Airworthiness Directives; Piper
                                           208.43(b)(1)(v) and (c), as they may be                  each category of loan. The Loan Mix                          Aircraft, Inc.
                                           amended from time to time, shall not                     Index excludes credit card loans.
                                           apply; and 12 CFR 324.403 (for state                                                                                  AGENCY:        Federal Aviation
                                           nonmember institutions and state                            LOAN MIX INDEX CATEGORIES AND Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                           savings associations), as either may be                     WEIGHTED CHARGE-OFF RATE PER- ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                           amended from time to time, except that                         CENTAGES                                               comments.
                                           12 CFR 324.403(b)(1)(v) and (d), as they
                                           may be amended from time to time,                                                                        Weighted     SUMMARY: We are superseding
                                           shall not apply.                                                                                         charge-off Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–02–
                                                                                                                                                       rate    05 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models
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                                           ■ 3. In § 327.11, revise paragraphs                                                                       (percent)
                                           (c)(3)(i) and (c)(11)(i) to read as follows:                                                                        PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–151,
                                                                                                    Construction & Development ....                  4.4965840
                                                                                                                                                               PA–28–160, PA–28–161, PA–28–180,
                                           § 327.11 Surcharges and assessments                      Commercial & Industrial ...........              1.5984506 PA–28–181, PA–28–236, PA–28–201T,
                                           required to raise the reserve ratio of the DIF           Leases ......................................    1.4974551 PA–28R–180, PA–28R–200, PA–28R–
                                           to 1.35 percent.                                         Other Consumer .......................           1.4559717 201, PA–28R–201T, PA–28RT–201, and
                                           *      *      *       *      *                           Real Estate Loans Residual .....                 1.0169338 PA–28RT–201T airplanes. AD 2018–02–



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                                           05 required inspecting the fuel tank                    between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     interested parties have access to it
                                           selector cover to verify the left and right             through Friday, except Federal holidays.              through their normal course of business
                                           fuel tank selector placards are located at              The AD docket contains this final rule,               or by the means identified in the
                                           the proper positions and replacing those                the regulatory evaluation, any                        ADDRESSES section.
                                           that are improperly located with new                    comments received, and other
                                                                                                                                                         FAA’s Determination
                                           placards. This AD addresses the same                    information. The street address for
                                           unsafe condition and requires the same                  Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                      We are issuing this AD because we
                                           actions as AD 2018–02–05, but changes                   5527) is listed above. Comments will be               evaluated all the relevant information
                                           the inspection of the fuel tank selector                available in the AD docket shortly after              and determined the unsafe condition
                                           cover to a preflight check and allows for               receipt.                                              described previously is likely to exist or
                                           various fuel selector clocking                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      develop in other products of the same
                                           configurations. This AD was prompted                    Boyce Jones, Aerospace Engineer,                      type design.
                                           by our determination to allow the                       Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701                         AD Requirements
                                           owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a               Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
                                           private pilot certificate to perform the                30337; phone: (404) 474–5535; fax: (404)                This AD requires doing a preflight
                                           preflight check. We are issuing this AD                 474–5606; email: boyce.jones@faa.gov.                 check of the fuel tank selector cover to
                                           to allow the pilot to do a preflight check                                                                    verify the left and right fuel tank
                                                                                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                           of the fuel selector placards.                                                                                selector placards are located at the
                                                                                                   Discussion                                            proper positions and replacing those
                                           DATES: This AD is effective April 20,
                                                                                                      We issued AD 2018–02–05,                           that are improperly located with new
                                           2018.                                                                                                         placards. The preflight check required
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                 Amendment 39–19158 (83 FR 3064,
                                                                                                   January 23, 2018), (‘‘AD 2018–02–05’’),               in this AD may be performed by the
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                                                                       owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
                                           of a certain publication listed in this AD              for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models
                                                                                                   PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–151,                      private pilot certificate and must be
                                           as of April 20, 2018.                                                                                         entered into the airplane records
                                              We must receive any comments on                      PA–28–160, PA–28–161, PA–28–180,
                                                                                                   PA–28–181, PA–28–236, PA–28–201T,                     showing compliance with this AD in
                                           this AD by May 21, 2018.                                                                                      accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)–(4)
                                                                                                   PA–28R–180, PA–28R–200, PA–28R–
                                           ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                                                             and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record
                                                                                                   201, PA–28R–201T, PA–28RT–201, and
                                           using the procedures found in 14 CFR                                                                          must be maintained as required by 14
                                                                                                   PA–28RT–201T airplanes. AD 2018–02–
                                           11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                05 required inspecting the fuel tank                  CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
                                           methods:                                                selector cover to verify the left and right
                                              • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                                                                        FAA’s Justification and Determination
                                                                                                   fuel tank selector placards are located at            of the Effective Date
                                           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  the 12:00 and 3:00 clock positions,
                                           instructions for submitting comments.                   respectively, and replacing those that                   The FAA previously determined that
                                              • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 are improperly located with new                       the risk to the flying public justified
                                              • Mail: U.S. Department of                           placards. AD 2018–02–05 resulted from                 waiving notice and comment prior to
                                           Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   a quality control issue that resulted in              the adoption of AD 2018–02–05. This
                                           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    the installation of fuel tank selector                AD is being issued to relieve the
                                           W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                     covers with the placement of the left                 maintenance requirements found in
                                           Washington, DC 20590.                                   and right fuel tank selector placards                 2018–02–05, by changing the inspection
                                              • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                  installed in reverse. We issued AD                    of the fuel tank selector cover to a
                                           Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   2018–02–05 to prevent fuel management                 preflight check, while also allowing for
                                           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    error. The unsafe condition, if not                   various fuel selector clocking
                                           W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                     addressed, could result in fuel                       configurations. Because the substance of
                                           Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                    starvation and loss of engine power in                AD 2018–02–05 remains the same, but
                                           and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      flight.                                               for the relieving aspects noted in this
                                           except Federal holidays.                                                                                      AD, we find good cause that notice and
                                              For service information identified in                Actions Since AD 2018–02–05 Was                       opportunity for prior public comment
                                           this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft,                Issued                                                are unnecessary. In addition, for the
                                           Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL                    Since we issued AD 2018–02–05, we                   reasons stated above, we find that good
                                           32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361;                       have determined that the owner/                       cause exists for making this amendment
                                           internet: www.piper.com/technical-                      operator (pilot) holding at least a private           effective in less than 30 days.
                                           publications-documents/. You may view                   pilot certificate will be allowed to
                                           this service information at the FAA,                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                                                                   perform the preflight check of the fuel
                                           Policy and Innovation Division, 901                     tank selector placards.                                 This AD is a final rule that involves
                                           Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.                                                                          requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                           For information on the availability of                  Related Service Information Under 1                   we did not provide you with notice and
                                           this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–               CFR Part 51                                           an opportunity to provide your
                                           4148. It is also available on the internet                We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.                    comments before it becomes effective.
                                           at http://www.regulations.gov by                        Service Bulletin No. 1309A, dated                     However, we invite you to send any
                                           searching for and locating Docket No.                   March 6, 2018. The service bulletin                   written data, views, or arguments about
                                           FAA–2018–0245.                                          describes procedures for doing a                      this final rule. Send your comments to
                                                                                                   preflight check of the fuel tank selector             an address listed under the ADDRESSES
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                                           Examining the AD Docket                                 cover to verify the left and right fuel               section. Include the docket number
                                             You may examine the AD docket on                      tank selector placards are located in the             FAA–2018–0245 and product identifier
                                           the internet at http://                                 proper positions, and replacing those                 2018–CE–012–AD at the beginning of
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                    that are improperly located with a new                your comments. We specifically invite
                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                       placard. This service information is                  comments on the overall regulatory,
                                           0245; or in person at Docket Operations                 reasonably available because the                      economic, environmental, and energy


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                                           aspects of this final rule. We will                                     Costs of Compliance                                      placards, there is a reduction in cost
                                           consider all comments received by the                                                                                            associated with this AD.
                                           closing date and may amend this final                                     We estimate that this AD affects
                                                                                                                   17,957 airplanes, of U.S. registry.                        We estimate the following costs to do
                                           rule because of those comments.                                                                                                  any necessary replacements that will be
                                             We will post all comments we                                            We estimate the following costs to
                                           receive, without change, to http://                                                                                              required based on the results of the
                                                                                                                   comply with this AD:                                     preflight check of the left and right fuel
                                           www.regulations.gov, including any
                                           personal information you provide. We                                      Since this AD allows the owner/                        tank selector placards for proper
                                           will also post a report summarizing each                                operator (pilot) holding at least a private              installation inspection. We have no way
                                           substantive verbal contact we receive                                   pilot certificate to perform the required                of determining the number of aircraft
                                           about this final rule.                                                  preflight check of the fuel tank selector                that might need this replacement:

                                                                                                                               ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cost per
                                                                             Action                                                                  Labor cost                                 Parts cost      product

                                           Install new fuel selector placards on the fuel selector                          .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 .........................            $9.26            $51.76
                                             cover.



                                              According to the manufacturer, some                                  Compliance and Airworthiness                             Adoption of the Amendment
                                           of the costs of this AD may be covered                                  Division, but during this transition
                                           under warranty, thereby reducing the                                    period, the Executive Director has                         Accordingly, under the authority
                                           cost impact on affected individuals. We                                 delegated the authority to issue ADs                     delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                           do not control warranty coverage for                                    applicable to small airplanes, gliders,                  the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal
                                           affected individuals. As a result, we                                   balloons, airships, domestic business jet                Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
                                           have included all costs in our cost                                     transport airplanes, and associated                      follows:
                                           estimate.                                                               appliances to the Director of the Policy
                                                                                                                   and Innovation Division.                                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                           Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                                    DIRECTIVES
                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                                   Regulatory Findings
                                           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                    This AD will not have federalism                       ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                   implications under Executive Order                       continues to read as follows:
                                           Section 106, describes the authority of                                 13132. This AD will not have a                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                           the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more                                    the relationship between the national                    § 39.13    [Amended]
                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                                        government and the States, or on the
                                           authority.                                                              distribution of power and                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under                                 responsibilities among the various                       removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,                                levels of government.                                    2018–02–05, Amendment 39–19158 (83
                                           Part A, Subpart III, section 44701,                                       For the reasons discussed above, I                     FR 3064, January 23, 2018) and adding
                                           ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                    certify that this AD:                                    the following new AD:
                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  2018–07–03 Piper Aircraft, Inc:
                                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                              action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                        Amendment 39–19234; Docket No.
                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations                                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                    FAA–2018–0245; Product Identifier
                                           for practices, methods, and procedures                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                       2018–CE–012–AD.
                                           the Administrator finds necessary for                                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                        (a) Effective Date
                                           safety in air commerce. This regulation                                   (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                           is within the scope of that authority                                   in Alaska, and                                               This AD is effective April 20, 2018.
                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                                  (4) Will not have a significant                        (b) Affected ADs
                                           that is likely to exist or develop on                                   economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                                                                                               This AD replaces 2018–02–05, Amendment
                                           products identified in this rulemaking                                  on a substantial number of small entities                39–19158 (83 FR 3064, January 23, 2018)
                                           action.                                                                 under the criteria of the Regulatory                     (‘‘AD 2018–02–05’’).
                                              This AD is issued in accordance with                                 Flexibility Act.
                                           authority delegated by the Executive                                                                                             (c) Applicability
                                           Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                              This AD applies to the following Piper
                                           as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 Aircraft, Inc. airplane models and serial
                                           In accordance with that order, issuance                                 safety, Incorporation by reference,                      numbers (S/Ns) that are certificated in any
                                           of ADs is normally a function of the                                    Safety.                                                  category:

                                                                         TABLE—1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS AND S/NS
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                                                                    Model                                                                                         Serial No.

                                           PA–28–140        ...............................................   28–20001 through 28–26946; 28–7125001 through 28–7725290.
                                           PA–28–150        ...............................................   28–03, 28–1 through 28–4377, and 28–1760A.
                                           PA–28–151        ...............................................   28–7415001 through 28–7715314.
                                           PA–28–160        ...............................................   28–03, 28–1 through 28–4377, and 28–1760A.




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                                                             TABLE—1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS AND S/NS—Continued
                                                                   Model                                                                                  Serial No.

                                           PA–28–161 ...............................................   2841001 through 2841365, 28–7716001 through 28–8216300, 28–8316001 through 28–8616057,
                                                                                                         2816001 through 2816109, 2816110 through 2816119, and 2842001 through 2842420.
                                           PA–28–180 ...............................................   28–03, 28–671 through 28–5859, 28–7105001 through 28–7205318, 28–E13, and 28–7305001
                                                                                                         through 28–7505261.
                                           PA–28–181 ...............................................   28–7690001 through 28–8690056, 28–8690061, 28–8690062, 2890001 through 2890205, 2890206
                                                                                                         through 2890231, and 2843001 through 2843879.
                                           PA–28–236 ...............................................   28–7911001 through 28–8611008 and 2811001 through 2811050.
                                           PA–28–201T .............................................    28–7921001 through 28–7921095.
                                           PA–28R–180 .............................................    28R–30002 through 28R–31270 and 28R–7130001 through 28R–7130019.
                                           PA–28R–200 .............................................    28R–30482, 28R–35001 through 28R–35820, 28R–7135001 through 28R–7135238, and 28R–
                                                                                                         7235001 through 28R–7635545.
                                           PA–28R–201 .............................................    28R–7737002 through 28R–7837317, 2837001 through 2837061, and 2844001 through 2844171.
                                           PA–28R–201T ...........................................     28R–7703001 through 28R–7803374 and 2803001 through 2803015.
                                           PA–28RT–201 ...........................................     28R–7918001 through 28R–8218026.
                                           PA–28RT–201T ........................................       28R–7931001 through 28R–8631005, and 2831001 through 2831038.



                                           (d) Subject                                                      (i) Install Permanent Fuel Selector Placards          (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                             Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/                           Within the next 100 hours time-in-service             (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                           Air Transport Association (ATA) of America                       (TIS) after April 20, 2018 (the effective date        approved the incorporation by reference
                                           Code 11, Placard and Markings.                                   of this AD), replace the temporary placard            (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                            installed in paragraph (h) of this AD with            paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                           (e) Unsafe Condition                                             permanent left and right fuel selector                part 51.
                                              This AD was prompted by our                                   placards using Part III of Piper SB No. 1309A,           (2) You must use this service information
                                           determination to change the inspection of the                    dated March 6, 2018, unless already done in           as applicable to do the actions required by
                                           fuel tank selector cover to a preflight check                    lieu of installing the temporary placards             this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                           and allows for various fuel selector clocking                    specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.                   (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
                                           configurations. We are issuing this AD to                                                                              1309A, dated March 6, 2018.
                                                                                                            (j) Credit for Previous Actions                          (ii) Reserved.
                                           allow the pilot to do a preflight check of the
                                           fuel selector placards.                                             This AD allows credit for doing the actions           (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service
                                                                                                            required in paragraphs (g) through (i) of this        information identified in this AD, contact
                                           (f) Compliance                                                   AD using Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin        Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
                                              Comply with this AD within the                                No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017, if done             Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361;
                                           compliance times specified, unless already                       before the effective date of this AD in               internet: www.piper.com/technical-
                                           done.                                                            compliance with AD 2018–02–05.                        publications-documents/.
                                                                                                                                                                     (4) You may view this service information
                                           (g) Preflight Check of the Fuel Selector Cover                   (k) Special Flight Permit
                                                                                                                                                                  at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
                                              Before further flight after April 20, 2018                      A special flight permit is allowed for this         Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
                                           (the effective date of this AD), check the left                  AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following                information on the availability of this
                                           and right fuel selector cover placards for                       limitations: Flights are not to exceed a total        material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
                                           proper installation using the Appendix to                        of 100 hours TIS with temporary placards                 (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                            installed.                                            that is incorporated by reference at the
                                           this AD. If the fuel selector placards are
                                           properly installed, no further action is                         (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 National Archives and Records
                                           required. The preflight check of the fuel                        (AMOCs)                                               Administration (NARA). For information on
                                           selector cover may be performed by the                                                                                 the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                               (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,               202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                           owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a                        FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                           private pilot certificate and must be entered                                                                          www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                            for this AD, if requested using the procedures        locations.html.
                                           into the airplane records showing                                found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
                                           compliance with this AD in accordance with                       14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your               Appendix to AD 2018–07–03
                                           14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR                                principal inspector or local Flight Standards
                                           91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be                                                                                    Special Preflight Check
                                                                                                            District Office, as appropriate. If sending
                                           maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417,                         information directly to the manager of the               Note: This action may be performed by the
                                           121.380, or 135.439.                                             certification office, send it to the attention of     owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
                                                                                                            the person identified in paragraph (m) of this        private pilot certificate and must be entered
                                           (h) Install Temporary Fuel Selector Placards
                                                                                                            AD.                                                   into the airplane records showing
                                             If improper (reversed clock positions)                            (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                compliance with AD 2018–07–03 in
                                           installation of the left and right fuel selector                 notify your appropriate principal inspector,          accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)–(4) and
                                           placards is found during the preflight check                     or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
                                           of the fuel selector cover required in                           of the local flight standards district office/        maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417,
                                           paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,                 certificate holding district office.                  121.380, or 135.439. This action may also be
                                           fabricate and install temporary left and right                      (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2018–02–05               performed by an FAA-approved licensed
                                           fuel selector placards using Part II of Piper                    are not approved as AMOCs for the                     mechanic.
                                           SB No. 1309A, dated March 6, 2018. In lieu                       corresponding provisions of this AD.                     (1) Compare the currently installed fuel
                                           of installing the temporary placards required                                                                          selector cover against the covers shown in
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                                           by this paragraph, you may install the                           (m) Related Information                               Figure 2, View A–A:
                                           permanent placards specified in paragraph (i)                      For more information about this AD,                    (a) If the currently installed fuel selector
                                           of this AD. An FAA-approved licensed                             contact Boyce Jones, Aerospace Engineer,              cover matches the cover shown in Figure 2,
                                           mechanic authorized to do maintenance is                         Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia                View A–A, then proceed to Step 2.
                                           required to do any fabrication and                               Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:              (b) If the currently installed fuel selector
                                           installation of the fuel selector placards                       (404) 474–5535; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:           cover does not match the cover shown Figure
                                           required in this AD.                                             boyce.jones@faa.gov.                                  2, View A–A (Note: The fuel selector cover



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                                           that does not match View A–A is a flat round            owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a               Note: Documentation in the aircraft
                                           plate without any features that limit the               private pilot certificate, and must be entered        logbook should include: (1) Current Date (2)
                                           rotational travel of the fuel selector lever),          into the aircraft records showing compliance          Tach Time (3) Statement that the comparison
                                           then the remaining instructions in AD 2018–             with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9           has been accomplished, including the AD
                                           07–03 do not apply and no further action is             (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The            number and Revision date (4) Sign and Print
                                           required. Compliance with this part of AD               record must be maintained as required by 14           Name (5) Certificate Type & Number.
                                           2018–07–03 must be documented by the                    CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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                                                                             Figure 1 to the Appendix of AD 2018-07-03, Plane View
                                                                        Fuel Selector Cover Configurations -Location and Identification
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                                                        Note: The pictures are exemplar only to indicate the position ofthe FUEL OFF, L TANK
                                                        and R TANK orientation of the placards. The most important aspect of this comparison is
                                                        the orientation of the FUEL OFF, L TANK, and R TANK placards.
                                                        Note: The fuel tank capacity stated on the L TANK and R TANK placards will vary by
                                                        aircraft model, but the location of these placards with respect to the fuel selector cover
                                                        must all conform to View A-A

                                                                             Figure 2 to the Appendix of AD 2018-07-03, View A-A
                                                                        Fuel Selector Cover Configurations - Location and Identification
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                                           BILLING CODE 4910–13–C                                  location of the placards labeled L TANK and             (a) If the placards are in the proper
                                             (2) Compare the currently installed fuel              R TANK.                                               locations, then no further action is required.
                                           selector cover to the illustration in Figure 2,                                                               Compliance with this part AD 2018–07–03
                                                                                                     Note: The fuel selector cover placard
                                           View A–A. Examine all placards for proper                                                                     must be documented by the owner/operator
                                                                                                   positions will vary. See Figure 2, View A–A.
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                                           certificate, and must be entered into the               necessary to accommodate new                          at Enid Woodring Municipal Airport,
                                           aircraft records showing compliance with                instrument procedures at Enid                         OK, and Enid Vance AFB, OK, and
                                           this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9                  Woodring Regional Airport.                            establish and amend Class D and E
                                           (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The
                                                                                                   DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19,                   airspace at Enid Woodring Regional
                                           record must be maintained as required by 14
                                           CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.                        2018. The Director of the Federal                     Airport, OK, and Vance AFB, OK, to
                                              Note: Documentation in the aircraft                  Register approves this incorporation by               enhance the safety and management of
                                           logbook should include: (1) Current Date (2)            reference action under Title 1, Code of               IFR operations at these airports.
                                           Tach Time (3) Statement that the comparison             Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to              Interested parties were invited to
                                           has been accomplished, including the AD                 the annual revision of FAA Order                      participate in this rulemaking effort by
                                           number and Revision date (4) Sign and Print             7400.11 and publication of conforming                 submitting written comments on the
                                           Name (5) Certificate Type & Number.                     amendments.                                           proposal to the FAA. No comments
                                              (b) If replacement is required, proceed to           ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,                        were received.
                                           either paragraph (h) and (i) of AD 2018–07–                                                                      Class D and Class E airspace
                                                                                                   Airspace Designations and Reporting
                                           03.                                                                                                           designations are published in paragraph
                                                                                                   Points, and subsequent amendments can
                                             Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March             be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/               5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005,
                                           23, 2018.                                               air_traffic/publications/. For further                respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B,
                                           Melvin J. Johnson,                                      information, you can contact the                      dated August 3, 2017, and effective
                                           Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,          Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation               September 15, 2017, which is
                                           Aircraft Certification Service.                         Administration, 800 Independence                      incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
                                           [FR Doc. 2018–06336 Filed 4–4–18; 8:45 am]              Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;                      71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace
                                           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is               designations listed in this document
                                                                                                   also available for inspection at the                  will be published subsequently in the
                                                                                                   National Archives and Records                         Order.
                                           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Administration (NARA). For                            Differences From the NPRM
                                                                                                   information on the availability of FAA
                                           Federal Aviation Administration                                                                                  The description for the Class E
                                                                                                   Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
                                                                                                   741–6030, or go to https://                           airspace designated as an extension to
                                           14 CFR Part 71                                                                                                Class D or Class E surface area at Enid
                                                                                                   www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
                                           [Docket No. FAA–2016–9378; Airspace                     ibr-locations.html.                                   Woodring Regional Airport, Enid, OK,
                                           Docket No. 16–ASW–16]                                      FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                        has been updated to include the radial
                                                                                                   Designations and Reporting Points, is                 and width information for the
                                           Amendment, Revocation, and                              published yearly and effective on                     extensions that was inadvertently
                                           Establishment of Class D and E                          September 15.                                         omitted from the NPRM.
                                           Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, OK; Enid                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                         The description for the Class E
                                           Woodring Municipal Airport, OK; Enid,                   Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation                    airspace designated as an extension to
                                           OK; and Vance AFB, OK                                   Administration, Operations Support                    Class D or Class E surface area at Vance
                                           AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               Group, Central Service Center, 10101                  AFB, OK, has been updated to include
                                           Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX                      the radial and width information for the
                                                                                                   76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.                      extensions that was inadvertently
                                           ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                                                                         omitted from the NPRM.
                                                                                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                           SUMMARY:   This action: Removes the                                                                              The airspace description for the Class
                                           Class D airspace for Enid Woodring                      Authority for This Rulemaking                         D airspace at Vance AFB, OK, has been
                                           Municipal Airport, OK, and Enid Vance                     The FAA’s authority to issue rules                  simplified to provide a clearer
                                           AFB, OK; establishes Class D airspace                   regarding aviation safety is found in                 description of the airspace.
                                           for Enid Woodring Regional Airport,                     Title 49 of the United States Code.                      The airspace description for the Class
                                           Enid, OK, and Vance AFB, OK; amends                     Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the                 E airspace designated as a surface area
                                           the Class E airspace designated as a                    authority of the FAA Administrator.                   at Vance AFB, OK, has been simplified
                                           surface area for Enid Woodring Regional                 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,                      to provide a clearer description of the
                                           Airport; establishes Class E airspace                   describes in more detail the scope of the             airspace.
                                           designated as a surface area for Vance                  agency’s authority. This rulemaking is                   The eastern boundary for the Class E
                                           AFB; removes the Class E airspace                       promulgated under the authority                       airspace area extending upward from
                                           designated as an extension of Class D                   described in Subtitle VII, Part A,                    700 feet or more above the surface for
                                           and Class E surface areas at Enid                       Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that                  Enid, OK, has been changed from ‘‘8.7
                                           Woodring Municipal Airport, OK, and                     section, the FAA is charged with                      miles east and west of Vance AFB’’ to
                                           Enid Vance AFB, OK; establishes Class                   prescribing regulations to assign the use             ‘‘9.1 miles east and 8.7 miles west of
                                           E airspace designated as an extension of                of airspace necessary to ensure the                   Vance AFB’’ to fully contain the new
                                           Class D and Class E surface areas at Enid               safety of aircraft and the efficient use of           southern Class E airspace area
                                           Woodring Regional Airport and Vance                     airspace. This regulation is within the               designated as an extension to Class D or
                                           AFB; and amends the Class E airspace                    scope of that authority as it amends                  Class E surface areas at Enid Woodring
                                           extending upward from 700 feet above                    Class D and Class E airspace in the Enid,             Regional Airport within this airspace.
                                           the surface at Enid Woodring Regional                   OK, area to support IFR operations.                   Additionally, the exclusionary language
                                           Airport and Vance AFB. Due to the                                                                             in the airspace description is no longer
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                                           differing operating hours of the two                    History                                               required and has been removed.
                                           airports, the airspace descriptions are                   The FAA published a notice of                          Additionally, the geographic
                                           being separated for safety and                          proposed rulemaking in the Federal                    coordinates for Vance AFB are being
                                           management of instrument flight rules                   Register (82 FR 28794; June 26, 2017)                 updated to coincide with a recent
                                           (IFR) operations at these airports.                     for Docket No. FAA–2016–9378 to                       change to the FAA aeronautical
                                           Additionally, airspace redesign is                      remove the Class D and Class E airspace               database.


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Document Created: 2018-11-01 09:13:08
Document Modified: 2018-11-01 09:13:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective April 20, 2018.
ContactBoyce Jones, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 14568 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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