83 FR 21951 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)

Page Range		21951-21953
FR Document		2018-10016

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an incorrect size bolt may have been used to assemble the elevator bellcrank pivot joint. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0385; Product Identifier 2018-CE-019-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as an incorrect size bolt may have been used to
assemble the elevator bellcrank pivot joint. We are issuing this
proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 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 proposed AD, contact
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027,
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134;
email: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy
and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816)
329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0385; 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 proposed 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:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0385;
Product Identifier 2018-CE-019-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD because of those comments.

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We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/28, dated March 22, 2018
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes and was
based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information originated by
an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states:

It is possible that the elevator bellcrank pivot joint could be
assembled with a bolt P/N AN4-20 that is a little too short, leaving
threads inside the working area of the section of the joint.

The MCAI requires inspecting the elevator bellcrank pivot joint to
determine the length of the bolt installed to determine if it is the
proper size and taking all necessary corrective actions. You may
examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0385.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/097,
Issue 1, dated March 12, 2018. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the elevator bellcrank pivot joint to
determine if the correct bolt size is installed. If an incorrect size
bolt is found, the service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting
the cross tube to confirm structural integrity, taking necessary
corrective actions, and replacing the incorrect size bolt with a
correct sized bolt. This service information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section
of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 22 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $3,740, or $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $125, for a cost of
$805 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
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

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0385; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-019-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by June 25, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, all serial numbers through 215, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

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

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(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent damage from the
threads of the bolt on the internal bore of the cross tube hinge
plate, which could result in reduced control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 150 hours time-in-service after the
effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the
elevator bellcrank pivot joint to determine the length of the bolt
installed. Do the inspection using the Inspection Instructions in
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/097, Issue 1, dated
March 12, 2018.
(2) If an incorrect size bolt is found during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, take
all necessary corrective actions using the Accomplishment
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/097,
Issue 1, dated March 12, 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: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. 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 MCAI Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD DCA/750XL/28,
dated March 22, 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-2018-0385. For service information
related to 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: pacific@aerospace.co.nz;
internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review this referenced
service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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(j) Parts Installation Limitation (m) Related Information • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
As of the effective date of this AD, no (1) For more information about this AD, • Mail: U.S. Department of
person may install an MLG center door contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
assembly on any airplane unless all actions Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
for Group 3 airplanes identified as RC in, and 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
in accordance with, the Accomplishment 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3527; email: Washington, DC 20590.
Instructions of BSASB 737–52–1170, R1, alan.pohl@faa.gov. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
have been accomplished on that MLG center (2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
door assembly within the compliance times this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
specified in Tables 4, 5, and 6, as applicable, Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
of paragraph 1.E., Compliance, of BSASB Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
737–52–1170, R1. MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(k) Credit for Previous Actions www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this except Federal holidays.
This paragraph provides credit for the referenced service information at the FAA, For service information identified in
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South this proposed AD, contact Pacific
if those actions were performed before the 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information Aerospace Limited, Airport Road,
effective date of this AD using Boeing Special on the availability of this material at the Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton
Attention Service Bulletin 737–52–1170, FAA, call 206–231–3195. 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843
dated July 29, 2014. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@
April 27, 2018. aerospace.co.nz; internet:
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) Michael Kaszycki, www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, copies of the referenced service
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, information at the FAA, Policy and
Aircraft Certification Service.
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
[FR Doc. 2018–09978 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am] Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
City, Missouri 64106. For information
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your on the availability of this material at the
principal inspector or local Flight Standards FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of the internet at http://
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0385; Product 0385; or in person at Docket Operations
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2018–CE–019–AD]
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
of the local flight standards district office/ The AD docket contains this proposed
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; Pacific AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Aerospace Limited Airplanes comments received, and other
level of safety may be used for any repair,
information. The street address for
modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Docket Operations (telephone (800)
Administration (FAA), Department of
Commercial Airplanes Organization 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Transportation (DOT).
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Comments will be available in the AD
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking docket shortly after receipt.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, to make those findings. To be (NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
approved, the repair method, modification Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of airplanes. This proposed AD results
from mandatory continuing 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the airworthiness information (MCAI) mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) originated by an aviation authority of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of this AD apply. another country to identify and correct Comments Invited
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including an unsafe condition on an aviation
substeps under an RC step and any figures product. The MCAI describes the unsafe We invite you to send any written
identified in an RC step, must be done to condition as an incorrect size bolt may relevant data, views, or arguments about
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is have been used to assemble the elevator this proposed AD. Send your comments
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
bellcrank pivot joint. We are issuing this to an address listed under the
requirement is removed from that step or ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
substep. An AMOC is required for any proposed AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2018–0385; Product Identifier
deviations to RC steps, including substeps 2018–CE–019–AD’’ at the beginning of
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and identified figures. products.
your comments. We specifically invite
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD by June 25, 2018.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
economic, environmental, and energy
or inspection program without obtaining ADDRESSES: You may send comments by aspects of this proposed AD. We will
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, any of the following methods: consider all comments received by the
including substeps and identified figures, can • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
still be done as specified, and the airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those
can be put back in an airworthy condition. instructions for submitting comments. comments.

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We will post all comments we information and determined the unsafe transport airplanes, and associated
receive, without change, to http:// condition exists and is likely to exist or appliances to the Director of the Policy
regulations.gov, including any personal develop on other products of the same and Innovation Division.
information you provide. We will also type design.
Regulatory Findings
post a report summarizing each
Costs of Compliance We determined that this proposed AD
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD. We estimate that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications
will affect 22 products of U.S. registry. under Executive Order 13132. This
Discussion We also estimate that it would take proposed AD would not have a
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), about 2 work-hours per product to substantial direct effect on the States, on
which is the aviation authority for New comply with the basic requirements of the relationship between the national
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/28, this proposed AD. The average labor Government and the States, or on the
dated March 22, 2018 (referred to after rate is $85 per work-hour. distribution of power and
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Based on these figures, we estimate responsibilities among the various
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. levels of government.
Model 750XL airplanes and was based operators to be $3,740, or $170 per For the reasons discussed above, I
on mandatory continuing airworthiness product. certify this proposed regulation:
information originated by an aviation In addition, we estimate that any (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
authority of another country. The MCAI necessary follow-on actions would take action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
states: about 8 work-hours and require parts (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
It is possible that the elevator bellcrank costing $125, for a cost of $805 per the DOT Regulatory Policies and
pivot joint could be assembled with a bolt P/ product. We have no way of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
N AN4–20 that is a little too short, leaving determining the number of products 1979),
threads inside the working area of the section that may need these actions. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
of the joint. According to the manufacturer, some in Alaska, and
The MCAI requires inspecting the of the costs of this proposed AD may be (4) Will not have a significant
elevator bellcrank pivot joint to covered under warranty, thereby economic impact, positive or negative,
determine the length of the bolt reducing the cost impact on affected on a substantial number of small entities
installed to determine if it is the proper individuals. We do not control warranty under the criteria of the Regulatory
size and taking all necessary corrective coverage for affected individuals. As a Flexibility Act.
actions. You may examine the MCAI on result, we have included all costs in our List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
the internet at http:// cost estimate.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
www.regulations.gov by searching for Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety.
0385.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue The Proposed Amendment
Related Service Information Under 1 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
CFR Part 51 section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator,
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/097, Issue
detail the scope of the Agency’s 39 as follows:
1, dated March 12, 2018. The service
information describes procedures for authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
inspecting the elevator bellcrank pivot We are issuing this rulemaking under
DIRECTIVES
joint to determine if the correct bolt size the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
is installed. If an incorrect size bolt is Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
found, the service bulletin describes General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
procedures for inspecting the cross tube section, Congress charges the FAA with
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
to confirm structural integrity, taking promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
necessary corrective actions, and air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
replacing the incorrect size bolt with a for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
correct sized bolt. This service the Administrator finds necessary for the following new AD:
information is reasonably available safety in air commerce. This regulation
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–
because the interested parties have is within the scope of that authority 2018–0385; Product Identifier 2018–CE–
access to it through their normal course because it addresses an unsafe condition 019–AD.
of business or by the means identified that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
action. We must receive comments by June 25,
FAA’s Determination and Requirements This AD is issued in accordance with 2018.
of This Proposed AD authority delegated by the Executive (b) Affected ADs
This product has been approved by Director, Aircraft Certification Service, None.
the aviation authority of another as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
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country, and is approved for operation In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability
in the United States. Pursuant to our of ADs is normally a function of the This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
bilateral agreement with this State of Compliance and Airworthiness Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial
Design Authority, they have notified us Division, but during this transition numbers through 215, certificated in any
category.
of the unsafe condition described in the period, the Executive Director has
MCAI and service information delegated the authority to issue ADs (d) Subject
referenced above. We are proposing this applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Air Transport Association of America
AD because we evaluated all balloons, airships, domestic business jet (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.

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(e) Reason Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
This AD was prompted by mandatory on the availability of this material at the may view this service information at the
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA, call (816) 329–4148. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
originated by an aviation authority of another Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
country to identify and correct an unsafe 2018. For information on the availability of
condition on an aviation product. We are Melvin J. Johnson, this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
issuing this proposed AD to prevent damage
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 3195.
from the threads of the bolt on the internal
bore of the cross tube hinge plate, which Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
could result in reduced control. [FR Doc. 2018–10016 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
You may examine the AD docket on
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(f) Actions and Compliance the internet at http://
Unless already done, do the following www.regulations.gov by searching for
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
AD: 0394; or in person at the Docket
(1) Within the next 150 hours time-in- Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility between 9 a.m.
service after the effective date of this AD or and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
within the next 12 months after the effective
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
inspect the elevator bellcrank pivot joint to contains this NPRM, the regulatory
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0394; Product evaluation, any comments received, and
determine the length of the bolt installed. Do Identifier 2018–NM–036–AD]
the inspection using the Inspection other information. The street address for
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Service RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Operations office (telephone
Bulletin PACSB/XL/097, Issue 1, dated 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
March 12, 2018. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault section. Comments will be available in
(2) If an incorrect size bolt is found during Aviation Airplanes the AD docket shortly after receipt.
the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
this AD, before further flight, take all
necessary corrective actions using the Administration (FAA), DOT. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific International Section, Transport
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Aerospace Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/097, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
(NPRM).
Issue 1, dated March 12, 2018. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– Comments Invited
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance FALCON 50 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a determination We invite you to send any written
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to that more restrictive maintenance relevant data, views, or arguments about
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested requirements and airworthiness this proposal. Send your comments to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. limitations are necessary. This proposed an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, AD would require revising the section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane maintenance or inspection program, as 2018–0394; Product Identifier 2018–
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, applicable, to incorporate new and more NM–036–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: comments. We specifically invite
(816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations. We are comments on the overall regulatory,
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any economic, environmental, and energy
approved AMOC on any airplane to which proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
all comments received by the closing
DATES: We must receive comments on
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking date and may amend this NPRM based
this proposed AD by June 25, 2018. on those comments.
a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We will post all comments we
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http://
actions from a manufacturer, the action must 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any
be accomplished using a method approved methods: personal information you provide. We
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each
Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive
of New Zealand (CAA). instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM.
(h) Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of Discussion
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) AD DCA/750XL/28, dated March 22, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The European Aviation Safety Agency
2018, for related information. You may 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
examine the MCAI on the internet at http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, for the Member States of the European
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Washington, DC 20590. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0385. For • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Directive 2018–0026, dated January 30,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

service information related to this AD, address above between 9 a.m. and 5 2018 (referred to after this as the
contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport p.m., Monday through Friday, except Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Federal holidays.
3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; an unsafe condition for all Dassault
fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Aviation Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review this Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. airplanes. The MCAI states:
referenced service information at the FAA, Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; The airworthiness limitations and
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, telephone 201–440–6700; internet certification maintenance instructions for the

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 2018.
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]
FR Citation		83 FR 21951
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 21951 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)

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