83 FR 22349 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 94 (May 15, 2018)

Page Range		22349-22351
FR Document		2018-10025
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-03-15 for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 reports of finding abrasion damage behind the instrument panel caused by ventilation hose chafing. We are issuing this 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-2018-0372; Product Identifier 2018-CE-011-AD; Amendment 
39-19279; AD 2018-10-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-03-15 for 
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 reports of finding abrasion damage behind the instrument 
panel caused by ventilation hose chafing. We are issuing this AD to 
require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 4, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 4, 2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by June 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0372; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    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 the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 
It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0372.

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

    We issued AD 2018-03-15, Amendment 39-19188 (83 FR 6110; February 
13, 2018) (``AD 2018-03-15''). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country.
    Since we issued AD 2018-03-15, it has been found that an optional 
SCAT hose configuration may be found fitted to certain airplanes, and 
instructions have been clarified on the installation of the self-
adhesive mounts and the tape used on the SCAT hose.
    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority 
for New Zealand, has issued CAA AD DCA/750XL/22A, 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 AD is prompted by two reports of finding abrasion damage 
behind
    the instrument panel caused by ventilation hose chafing. This 
[CAA] AD supersedes DCA/750XL/22 to introduce Pacific Aerospace 
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/083 issue 2, dated 
16 January 2018. There are no changes to the AD applicability. The 
PAL MSB revised to include an optional scat hose configuration which 
may be found fitted to certain aircraft, to clarify that the self-
adhesive mounts should be attached directly to the metallic surface, 
and recommend that 25mm wide 3M Scotch 27 glass cloth tape is used 
to wrap the scat hose.

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0372.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Pacific Aerospace Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated January 16, 2018. The 
service information describes procedures for inspecting the ventilation 
SCAT hose behind the instrument panel, wrapping the ventilation hose 
with anti-abrasion tape, and rerouting the hose. 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 
chafing of the ventilation hose on instrument components and wiring 
could cause abrasion damage and lead to a short circuit, smoke, and/or 
inflight fire. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for 
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

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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-2018-0372; Directorate 
Identifier 2018-CE-011-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 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $1,870, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 2 work-hours with parts costing $90, for a cost of $260 per 
product. The extent of abrasion damage could vary from airplane to 
airplane. We have no way of knowing how many airplanes may have 
abrasion damage or the extent of that damage to determine the cost of 
any necessary repair/replacement.

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 this AD:
    (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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2018-03-15, Amendment 39-19188 (83 FR 6110; February 13, 2018) and 
adding the following new AD:
2018-10-04 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-19279; Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0372; Product Identifier 2018-CE-011-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective June 4, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2018-03-15, Amendment 39-19188 (83 FR 6110; 
February 13, 2018) (``AD 2018-03-15'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including serial number 220, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 31: Instruments.

(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 reports of 
finding abrasion damage behind the instrument panel caused by 
ventilation hose chafing. We are issuing this AD to prevent such 
abrasion damage, which could cause short circuit of electrical 
equipment, smoke and/or inflight fire.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(3) of this AD.
    (1) Within 15 days after June 4, 2018 (the effective date of 
this AD), inspect behind the left, center, and right instrument 
panels for chafing or damage following Part A of the Accomplishment 
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/083, Issue 2, dated January 16, 2018.
    (2) If any chafing or damage is found during the inspection 
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
contact Pacific Aerospace Limited for FAA-approved repair 
instructions and incorporate those instructions. Use the contact 
information found in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD to contact the 
manufacturer.
    (3) If no damage is found during the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, within 45 days after June 4, 2018 (the 
effective date of this AD), do the actions in Part B of the 
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service 
Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated January 16, 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:

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(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, Standards 
Office, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA).

(h) Related Information

    Refer to the MCAI by the CAA, AD DCA/750XL/22A, dated February 
28, 2018; and for related information. You may examine the MCAI on 
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0372.

(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/083, 
Issue 2, dated January 16, 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-
0372.
    (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 May 4, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
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64106. For information on the Related Service Information Under 1
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
on the internet at http:// Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: inspecting the ventilation SCAT hose
Identifier 2018–CE–011–AD; Amendment Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
39–19279; AD 2018–10–04] behind the instrument panel, wrapping
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 the ventilation hose with anti-abrasion
RIN 2120–AA64 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, tape, and rerouting the hose. This
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– service information is reasonably
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: available because the interested parties
Aerospace Limited Airplanes mike.kiesov@faa.gov. have access to it through their normal
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: course of business or by the means
Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Transportation (DOT). the AD.
We issued AD 2018–03–15,
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments Amendment 39–19188 (83 FR 6110; FAA’s Determination and Requirements
February 13, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–03–15’’). of the AD
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–03– That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on Pacific This product has been approved by
15 for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model the aviation authority of another
750XL airplanes. This AD results from Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes and was based on mandatory country, and is approved for operation
mandatory continuing airworthiness in the United States. Pursuant to our
information (MCAI) issued by an continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation bilateral agreement with this State of
aviation authority of another country to Design Authority, they have notified us
identify and correct an unsafe condition authority of another country.
Since we issued AD 2018–03–15, it of the unsafe condition described in the
on an aviation product. The MCAI MCAI and service information
describes the unsafe condition as has been found that an optional SCAT
hose configuration may be found fitted referenced above. We are issuing this
reports of finding abrasion damage AD because we evaluated all
behind the instrument panel caused by to certain airplanes, and instructions
have been clarified on the installation of information provided by the State of
ventilation hose chafing. We are issuing Design Authority and determined the
this AD to require actions to address the the self-adhesive mounts and the tape
used on the SCAT hose. unsafe condition exists and is likely to
unsafe condition on these products. exist or develop on other products of the
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
DATES: This AD is effective June 4, 2018. which is the aviation authority for New same type design.
The Director of the Federal Register Zealand, has issued CAA AD DCA/ FAA’s Determination of the Effective
approved the incorporation by reference 750XL/22A, dated February 28, 2018 Date
of a certain publication listed in the AD (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
as of June 4, 2018. correct an unsafe condition for Pacific An unsafe condition exists that
We must receive comments on this Aerospace Limited Model 750XL requires the immediate adoption of this
AD by June 29, 2018. airplanes. The MCAI states: AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD This AD is prompted by two reports of the flying public justifies waiving notice
docket on the internet at http:// finding abrasion damage behind and comment prior to adoption of this
www.regulations.gov by searching for the instrument panel caused by ventilation rule because chafing of the ventilation
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– hose chafing. This [CAA] AD supersedes hose on instrument components and
0372; or in person at Docket Operations, DCA/750XL/22 to introduce Pacific wiring could cause abrasion damage and
U.S. Department of Transportation, M– Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service lead to a short circuit, smoke, and/or
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/083 issue 2, dated inflight fire. Therefore, we determined
16 January 2018. There are no changes to the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, AD applicability. The PAL MSB revised to
that notice and opportunity for public
Washington, DC 20590. include an optional scat hose configuration comment before issuing this AD are
For service information identified in which may be found fitted to certain aircraft, impracticable and that good cause exists
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace to clarify that the self-adhesive mounts for making this amendment effective in
Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, should be attached directly to the metallic fewer than 30 days.

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Comments Invited because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–10–04 Pacific Aerospace Limited:
that is likely to exist or develop on Amendment 39–19279; Docket No.
This AD is a final rule that involves FAA–2018–0372; Product Identifier
requirements affecting flight safety, and products identified in this rulemaking
action. 2018–CE–011–AD.
we did not precede it by notice and
This AD is issued in accordance with (a) Effective Date
opportunity for public comment. We
authority delegated by the Executive This AD becomes effective June 4, 2018.
invite you to send any written relevant
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
data, views, or arguments about this AD. (b) Affected ADs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
Send your comments to an address In accordance with that order, issuance This AD replaces AD 2018–03–15,
listed under the ADDRESSES section. of ADs is normally a function of the Amendment 39–19188 (83 FR 6110; February
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0372; Compliance and Airworthiness 13, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–03–15’’).
Directorate Identifier 2018–CE–011– Division, but during this transition (c) Applicability
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. period, the Executive Director has
We specifically invite comments on the This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
delegated the authority to issue ADs Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial
overall regulatory, economic, applicable to small airplanes, gliders, numbers up to and including serial number
environmental, and energy aspects of balloons, airships, domestic business jet 220, certificated in any category.
this AD. We will consider all comments transport airplanes, and associated
received by the closing date and may (d) Subject
appliances to the Director of the Policy
amend this AD because of those and Innovation Division. Air Transport Association of America
comments. (ATA) Code 31: Instruments.
We will post all comments we Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
receive, without change, to http:// We determined that this AD will not This AD was prompted by mandatory
www.regulations.gov, including any have federalism implications under continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
personal information you provide. We Executive Order 13132. This AD will issued by the aviation authority of another
will also post a report summarizing each not have a substantial direct effect on country to identify and correct an unsafe
substantive verbal contact we receive the States, on the relationship between condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
about this AD. the national government and the States, describes the unsafe condition as reports of
or on the distribution of power and finding abrasion damage behind the
Costs of Compliance instrument panel caused by ventilation hose
responsibilities among the various chafing. We are issuing this AD to prevent
We estimate that this AD will affect levels of government. such abrasion damage, which could cause
22 products of U.S. registry. We also For the reasons discussed above, I short circuit of electrical equipment, smoke
estimate that it would take about 1 certify this AD: and/or inflight fire.
work-hour per product to comply with (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the basic requirements of this AD. The action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Actions and Compliance
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Unless already done, do the actions in
Based on these figures, we estimate the DOT Regulatory Policies and paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD.
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (1) Within 15 days after June 4, 2018 (the
1979), effective date of this AD), inspect behind the
be $1,870, or $85 per product. left, center, and right instrument panels for
In addition, we estimate that any (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
chafing or damage following Part A of the
necessary follow-on actions would take in Alaska, and Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific
about 2 work-hours with parts costing (4) Will not have a significant Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
$90, for a cost of $260 per product. The economic impact, positive or negative, PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated January 16,
extent of abrasion damage could vary on a substantial number of small entities 2018.
from airplane to airplane. We have no under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) If any chafing or damage is found
way of knowing how many airplanes Flexibility Act. during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact
may have abrasion damage or the extent List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Pacific Aerospace Limited for FAA-approved
of that damage to determine the cost of repair instructions and incorporate those
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
any necessary repair/replacement. instructions. Use the contact information
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Authority for This Rulemaking Safety. found in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD to
contact the manufacturer.
Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment (3) If no damage is found during the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, AD, within 45 days after June 4, 2018 (the
delegated to me by the Administrator, effective date of this AD), do the actions in
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions in
follows: Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS January 16, 2018.
authority. DIRECTIVES
We are issuing this rulemaking under (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 The following provisions also apply to this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows: AD:
General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
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§ 39.13 [Amended] Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
for practices, methods, and procedures removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
the Administrator finds necessary for 2018–03–15, Amendment 39–19188 (83 Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
safety in air commerce. This regulation FR 6110; February 13, 2018) and adding Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
is within the scope of that authority the following new AD: Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:

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(816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approved AMOC on any airplane to which Federal Aviation Administration 9523; or in person at Docket Operations
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight 14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking The AD docket contains this final rule,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9523; Product
a PI, your local FSDO. the regulatory evaluation, any
Identifier 2016–NM–134–AD; Amendment
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–19270; AD 2018–09–13] comments received, and other
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information. The address for Docket
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
be accomplished using a method approved Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
by the Manager, Standards Office, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(CAA). AGENCY: Federal Aviation W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(h) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT. Washington, DC 20590.
Refer to the MCAI by the CAA, AD DCA/ ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
750XL/22A, dated February 28, 2018; and for Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the internet at http://
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0372.
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627–
airplanes. This AD was prompted by 5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference reports indicating additional cracking in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register the inspar upper skin at wing buttock
approved the incorporation by reference line (WBL) 157 and in the skin at two Discussion
(IBR) of the service information listed in this holes common to the rear spar in the We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR same area, and rear spar web cracks rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 51. were also noted on both wings. part 39 by adding an AD that would
(2) You must use this service information Subsequent inspections revealed that apply to all The Boeing Company Model
as applicable to do the actions required by the right rear spar upper chord was 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. almost completely severed and the left –500 series airplanes. The NPRM
(i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service rear spar upper chord was completely published in the Federal Register on
Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 2, dated severed. Additional reports identified January 5, 2017 (82 FR 1254). The
January 16, 2018. cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) NPRM was prompted by reports of
(ii) Reserved. beam forward support fitting. This AD cracking in locations outside the
(3) For service information identified in requires the installation of standard-size inspection area identified in AD 2014–
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, fasteners for a certain configuration and 12–13, Amendment 39–17874 (79 FR
Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, inspections for any crack in certain 39300, July 10, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–12–
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 locations of the rear spar. We are issuing 13’’), in the inspar upper skin at WBL
7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ this AD to address the unsafe condition 157 and in the skin at two holes
aerospace.co.nz; internet: on these products. common to the rear spar in the same
www.aerospace.co.nz. DATES: This AD is effective June 19,
(4) You may view this service information
area, and in the rear spar web on both
2018. wings. Subsequent inspections revealed
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
The Director of the Federal Register that the right rear spar upper chord was
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
approved the incorporation by reference almost completely severed and the left
information on the availability of this
of certain publications listed in this AD rear spar upper chord was completely
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
as of June 19, 2018. severed. Operators also reported
is also available on the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for ADDRESSES: For service information cracking in the MLG beam forward
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0372. identified in this final rule, contact support fitting.
(5) You may view this service information Boeing Commercial Airplanes, We subsequently issued a
that is incorporated by reference at the Attention: Contractual & Data Services supplemental notice of proposed
National Archives and Records (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC rulemaking (SNPRM) which was
Administration (NARA). For information on 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; published in the Federal Register on
the availability of this material at NARA, call telephone 562–797–1717; internet August 11, 2017 (83 FR 37549) (‘‘the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You first SNPRM’’). The first SNPRM
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- may view this service information at the proposed to require expanding the
locations.html. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 inspection area, add applicable related
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For investigative and corrective actions, and
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4,
information on the availability of this to terminate (rather than supersede) the
2018.
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. requirements of AD 2014–12–13 after
Melvin J. Johnson, It is also available on the internet at accomplishment of the initial
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, inspections.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Aircraft Certification Service. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We issued a second SNPRM which
[FR Doc. 2018–10025 Filed 5–14–18; 8:45 am] 9523. was published in the Federal Register
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on January 17, 2018 (83 FR 2378) (‘‘the
Examining the AD Docket 2018 SNPRM’’). The 2018 SNPRM
You may examine the AD docket on proposed to require the installation of
the internet at http:// standard-size fasteners for a certain

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments
Dates		This AD is effective June 4, 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 22349
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 22349 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 94 (May 15, 2018)

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