83_FR_15111 83 FR 15043 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

83 FR 15043 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 68 (April 9, 2018)

Page Range15043-15045
FR Document2018-06950

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient engagement of the couplings with the flex drive of the rudder trim drive system. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-06950]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0285; Product Identifier 2018-CE-010-AD; Amendment 
39-19245; AD 2018-07-14]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the 
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as insufficient engagement of the couplings with the flex 
drive of the rudder trim drive system. We are issuing this AD to 
require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 30, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 30, 
2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 24, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Pacific 
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 
3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view 
this referenced service information at

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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 locating Docket No. FAA-
2018-0285.

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-
0285; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any 
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket 
Operations (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority 
for New Zealand, has issued CAA AD DCA/750XL/26, dated February 28, 
2018 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    This [CAA] AD mandates the instructions in Pacific Aerospace 
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/085 issue 1, dated 
8 January 2018. The MSB is issued to prevent disengagement of the 
rudder and/or elevator trim drive due to possible insufficient 
engagement of the couplings with the flex drive at fuselage stations 
115.34 and 180.85, which could result in an ineffective rudder and/
or elevator trim system.

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0285.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Pacific Aerospace Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated January 8, 2018. The 
service information describes procedures for removal of the rudder and 
elevator drive shaft couplings and replacement with new couplings to 
ensure proper engagement of the drive ends. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section of the AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

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

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because if 
the rudder and/or elevator trim drive couplings become disconnected and 
the rudder and elevator trim systems will become inoperable, which 
increases the workload for the pilot. Therefore, we find good cause 
that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. 
In addition, for the reason 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 precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0285; Directorate 
Identifier 2018-CE-010-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 22 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $400 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $20,020, or $910 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    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

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

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    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

     Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
 2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2018-07-14 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-19245; Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0285; Directorate Identifier 2018-CE-010-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 30, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 
750XL airplanes, certificated in any category:
    (1) All serial numbers equipped with modification PAC/XL/0582; 
and
    (2) serial numbers 193 through 197, 199, 200, and 203.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient 
engagement of the couplings with the flex drive of the rudder trim 
drive system. We are issuing this AD to prevent disengagement of the 
rudder and/or elevator trim drive, which could result in increased 
workload on the pilot and possible loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, within 60 days after April 30, 2018 (the 
effective date of this AD), remove the rudder and elevator drive 
shaft couplings, part number (P/N) 11-49023-1, and replace with P/N 
11-49023-3 at fuselage stations 115.34 and 180.85, ensuring proper 
engagement of the drive ends. Follow the Accomplishment Instructions 
in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, Issue 
1, dated January 8, 2018.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on 
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane 
Standards Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of New 
Zealand (CAA).

(h) Related Information

    Refer to the MCAI by the CAA, AD DCA/750XL/26, dated February 
28, 2018, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0285.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, 
Issue 1, dated January 8, 2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, 
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; 
email: [email protected]; Internet: www.aerospace.co.nz.
    (4) 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0285.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 30, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service
[FR Doc. 2018-06950 Filed 4-6-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 68 / Monday, April 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 15043 (h) Terminating Action for AFM Limitation been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Within 60 months after the effective date Branch, to make those findings. To be of this AD, do all applicable actions approved, the repair method, modification Federal Aviation Administration identified in, and in accordance with, the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert the certification basis of the airplane, and the 14 CFR Part 39 Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB, approval must specifically refer to this AD. dated September 6, 2017, except where the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0285; Product requirements bulletin specifies applying (l) Related Information Identifier 2018–CE–010–AD; Amendment sealant, the following type of sealant must be (1) For more information about this AD, 39–19245; AD 2018–07–14] used: BMS 5–142, TYPE 2; BMS 5–95; PR– contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace RIN 2120–AA64 1826; or PR–1828. Doing the actions Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, specified in this paragraph terminates the Airworthiness Directives; Pacific AFM limitation revision required by Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th paragraph (g) of this AD. The AFM limitation St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and Aerospace Limited Airplanes required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be fax 206–231–3546; email: Kelly.McGuckin@ faa.gov. AGENCY: Federal Aviation removed from the AFM after accomplishing (2) Service information identified in this Administration (FAA), DOT. the actions specified in this paragraph. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AD that is not incorporated by reference is ACTION: Final rule; request for Guidance for accomplishing the actions available at the addresses specified in comments. required by paragraph (h) of this AD can be paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 32A2525, dated September 6, 2017, which is (m) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness directive (AD) for certain referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements (1) The Director of the Federal Register Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB, dated September approved the incorporation by reference airplanes. This AD results from 6, 2017. (IBR) of the service information listed in this mandatory continuing airworthiness paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR information (MCAI) issued by the (i) Special Flight Permit part 51. aviation authority of another country to Special flight permits, as described in identify and correct an unsafe condition (2) You must use this service information Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 as applicable to do the actions required by on an aviation product. The MCAI and 21.199), are not allowed, except as this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. describes the unsafe condition as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin insufficient engagement of the couplings 747–32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017. with the flex drive of the rudder trim (j) Ferry Flight Limitations (ii) Reserved. drive system. We are issuing this AD to Operators who are prohibited from further (3) For service information identified in require actions to address the unsafe flight due to the autobrake system being this AD, contact Boeing Commercial condition on these products. inoperative may perform a one-time non- Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data revenue ferry flight to fly the airplane to a DATES: This AD is effective April 30, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., 2018. maintenance facility to either fix the autobrake system or incorporate the MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; The Director of the Federal Register terminating action specified in paragraph (h) telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// approved the incorporation by reference of this AD. This ferry flight must be www.myboeingfleet.com. of a certain publication listed in the AD performed without passengers, and with (4) You may view this service information as of April 30, 2018. interior modifications to allow heated cabin at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, We must receive comments on this air to warm the brake control cables and 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For pulleys in the vicinity of door 3L and door AD by May 24, 2018. information on the availability of this 3R. These interior modifications must ADDRESSES: You may send comments by material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. include, at a minimum, temporarily (5) You may view this service information any of the following methods: removing the side panels and insulation that is incorporated by reference at the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to immediately aft of door 3L and door 3R. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the National Archives and Records (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on instructions for submitting comments. (AMOCs) the availability of this material at NARA, call • Fax: (202) 493–2251. (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations, M– for this AD, if requested using the procedures locations.html. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Washington, DC 20590. principal inspector or local Flight Standards March 22, 2018. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of District Office, as appropriate. If sending Michael Kaszycki, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room the person identified in paragraph (l) of this Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- [FR Doc. 2018–06710 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (2) Before using any approved AMOC, except Federal holidays. notify your appropriate principal inspector, For service information identified in or lacking a principal inspector, the manager this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES of the local flight standards district office/ Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, certificate holding district office. Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 modification, or alteration required by this 843 6134; email: pacific@ AD if it is approved by the Boeing aerospace.co.nz; Internet: Commercial Airplanes Organization www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view Designation Authorization (ODA) that has this referenced service information at VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Apr 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09APR1.SGM 09APR1

15044 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 68 / Monday, April 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations the FAA, Policy and Innovation of the drive ends. This service substantive verbal contact we receive Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, information is reasonably available about this AD. Missouri 64106. For information on the because the interested parties have Costs of Compliance availability of this material at the FAA, access to it through their normal course call (816) 329–4148. It is also available of business or by the means identified We estimate that this AD will affect on the internet at http:// in the ADDRESSES section of the AD. 22 products of U.S. registry. We also www.regulations.gov by searching for estimate that it would take about 6 FAA’s Determination and Requirements locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0285. of the AD work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The Examining the AD Docket This product has been approved by average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. You may examine the AD docket on the aviation authority of another Required parts would cost about $400 the internet at http:// country, and is approved for operation per product. www.regulations.gov by searching for in the United States. Pursuant to our Based on these figures, we estimate and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– bilateral agreement with this State of the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to 0285; or in person at Docket Operations Design Authority, they have notified us be $20,020, or $910 per product. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday of the unsafe condition described in the through Friday, except Federal holidays. MCAI and service information Authority for This Rulemaking The AD docket contains this AD, the referenced above. We are issuing this Title 49 of the United States Code regulatory evaluation, any comments AD because we evaluated all specifies the FAA’s authority to issue received, and other information. The information provided by the State of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, street address for Docket Operations Design Authority and determined the section 106, describes the authority of (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the unsafe condition exists and is likely to the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ADDRESSES section. Comments will be exist or develop on other products of the Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more available in the AD docket shortly after same type design. detail the scope of the Agency’s receipt. FAA’s Determination of the Effective authority. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Date We are issuing this rulemaking under Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, General requirements.’’ Under that Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice section, Congress charges the FAA with 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in mike.kiesov@faa.gov. and comment prior to adoption of this rule because if the rudder and/or air commerce by prescribing regulations SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for practices, methods, and procedures elevator trim drive couplings become Discussion disconnected and the rudder and the Administrator finds necessary for elevator trim systems will become safety in air commerce. This regulation The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is within the scope of that authority which is the aviation authority for New inoperable, which increases the workload for the pilot. Therefore, we because it addresses an unsafe condition Zealand, has issued CAA AD DCA/ that is likely to exist or develop on 750XL/26, dated February 28, 2018 find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment products identified in this rulemaking (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to action. correct an unsafe condition for Pacific are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good This AD is issued in accordance with Aerospace Limited Model 750XL authority delegated by the Executive airplanes. The MCAI states: cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This [CAA] AD mandates the instructions as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Comments Invited In accordance with that order, issuance Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/085 issue of ADs is normally a function of the This AD is a final rule that involves 1, dated 8 January 2018. The MSB is issued Compliance and Airworthiness to prevent disengagement of the rudder and/ requirements affecting flight safety, and or elevator trim drive due to possible we did not precede it by notice and Division, but during this transition insufficient engagement of the couplings opportunity for public comment. We period, the Executive Director has with the flex drive at fuselage stations 115.34 invite you to send any written relevant delegated the authority to issue ADs and 180.85, which could result in an data, views, or arguments about this AD. applicable to small airplanes, gliders, ineffective rudder and/or elevator trim Send your comments to an address balloons, airships, domestic business jet system. listed under the ADDRESSES section. transport airplanes, and associated You may examine the MCAI on the Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0285; appliances to the Director of the Policy internet at http://www.regulations.gov Directorate Identifier 2018–CE–010– and Innovation Division. by searching for and locating Docket No. AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. Regulatory Findings FAA–2018–0285. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, We determined that this AD will not Related Service Information Under 1 environmental, and energy aspects of have federalism implications under CFR Part 51 this AD. We will consider all comments Executive Order 13132. This AD will Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued received by the closing date and may not have a substantial direct effect on sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service amend this AD because of those the States, on the relationship between Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated comments. the national government and the States, January 8, 2018. The service information We will post all comments we or on the distribution of power and describes procedures for removal of the receive, without change, to http:// responsibilities among the various rudder and elevator drive shaft www.regulations.gov, including any levels of government. couplings and replacement with new personal information you provide. We For the reasons discussed above, I couplings to ensure proper engagement will also post a report summarizing each certify that this AD: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Apr 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09APR1.SGM 09APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 68 / Monday, April 9, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 15045 (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance (5) You may view this service information action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, within 60 days after that is incorporated by reference at the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under April 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), National Archives and Records the DOT Regulatory Policies and remove the rudder and elevator drive shaft Administration (NARA). For information on couplings, part number (P/N) 11–49023–1, the availability of this material at NARA, call Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 1979), and replace with P/N 11–49023–3 at fuselage stations 115.34 and 180.85, ensuring proper www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation locations.html. engagement of the drive ends. Follow the in Alaska, and Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March (4) Will not have a significant Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin 30, 2018. economic impact, positive or negative, PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated January 8, on a substantial number of small entities Pat Mullen, 2018. under the criteria of the Regulatory Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Flexibility Act. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Division, Aircraft Certification Service The following provisions also apply to this [FR Doc. 2018–06950 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Safety. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Adoption of the Amendment using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Federal Aviation Administration Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Accordingly, under the authority Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane delegated to me by the Administrator, Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, 14 CFR Part 39 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: [Docket No. FAA–2017–0810; Product follows: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Identifier 2017–NM–045–AD; Amendment mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any 39–19240; AD 2018–07–09] PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS approved AMOC on any airplane to which DIRECTIVES the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AA64 principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, continues to read as follows: a PI, your local FSDO. Inc., Airplanes (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AGENCY: Federal Aviation requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), Department of § 39.13 [Amended] be accomplished using a method approved Transportation (DOT). ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards ACTION: Final rule. the following new AD: Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority 2018–07–14 Pacific Aerospace Limited: of New Zealand (CAA). SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Amendment 39–19245; Docket No. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (h) Related Information FAA–2018–0285; Directorate Identifier Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 Refer to the MCAI by the CAA, AD DCA/ (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), 2018–CE–010–AD. 750XL/26, dated February 28, 2018, for Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet (a) Effective Date related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http:// Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24 This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model effective April 30, 2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0285. CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) (b) Affected ADs airplanes. This AD was prompted by a (i) Material Incorporated by Reference None. report of a smoke-in-cabin event due to (1) The Director of the Federal Register a non-sustaining electrical fire. This AD (c) Applicability approved the incorporation by reference requires installation of protective This AD applies to the following Pacific (IBR) of the service information listed in this sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. affected galleys and lavatories. We are certificated in any category: (2) You must use this service information issuing this AD to address the unsafe (1) All serial numbers equipped with modification PAC/XL/0582; and as applicable to do the actions required by condition on these products. (2) serial numbers 193 through 197, 199, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 200, and 203. (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service 2018. Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated The Director of the Federal Register (d) Subject January 8, 2018. approved the incorporation by reference Air Transport Association of America (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, as of May 14, 2018. (e) Reason Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, ADDRESSES: For service information This AD was prompted by mandatory Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 identified in this final rule, contact continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road issued by the aviation authority of another aerospace.co.nz; Internet: West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; country to identify and correct an unsafe www.aerospace.co.nz. Widebody Customer Response Center sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES condition on an aviation product. The MCAI (4) You may view this service information North America toll-free telephone: 1– describes the unsafe condition as insufficient at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: engagement of the couplings with the flex 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For drive of the rudder trim drive system. We are information on the availability of this 1–514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; issuing this AD to prevent disengagement of material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; the rudder and/or elevator trim drive, which is also available on the internet at http:// internet: http://www.bombardier.com. could result in increased workload on the www.regulations.gov by searching for You may view this referenced service pilot and possible loss of control. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0285. information at the FAA, Transport VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Apr 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\09APR1.SGM 09APR1


Document Created: 2018-04-07 02:39:21
Document Modified: 2018-04-07 02:39:21
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 30, 2018.
ContactMike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 15043 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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