83 FR 22358 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		22358-22360
FR Document		2018-10023

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 abrasion damage to the wing leading edge that could result in a fuel leak. 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-2018-0373; Product Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD; Amendment
39-19278; AD 2018-10-03]
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 abrasion damage to the wing leading edge that could result
in a fuel leak. 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 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:
pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view
this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It
is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0373.

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-
0373; 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:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
states:

Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL091 issue 3, dated 15 March
2018 revised to include additional repair information, and [CAA]
DCA/750XL/25A updated to introduce the revised SB. The MSB is issued
to prevent abrasion damage to the wing leading edge. Chafing by the
ventilation duct could result in a fuel leak.

The MCAI requires inspection of the wing leading edge for chafing with
corrective action as necessary. The MCAI also requires the application
of an anti-abrasion patch.You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0373.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the wing leading edge skin on both
sides for chafing damage, correcting any damage found, and applying an
anti-abrasion patch. 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
abrasion damage of the wing leading edge skin could lead to a fuel
leak. 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.

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-2018-0373; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-009-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.

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Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 12 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 3 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 $80 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $4,020, or $335 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $210, for a cost of
$890 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

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:
(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 adding the following new AD:

2018-10-03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-19278; Docket No.
FAA-2018-0373; Product Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4,
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Models 750XL
airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including 135, except serial
number 113; certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.

(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 abrasion damage
to the wing leading edge that could result in a fuel leak. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Within 30 days after June 4, 2018 (the effective date of
this AD), inspect the leading edge skin of both wings at the wing
root following the Inspection Instructions in Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15,
2018.
(2) If any signs of chafing are found during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
repair following Part A--Accomplishment Instructions and Part B--
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018.
(3) If no signs of chafing are found during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
apply the anti-abrasion patch following Part B--Accomplishment
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 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 by the CAA AD DCA/750XL/25A, 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-2018-0373.

(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/091,
Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018.
(ii) Reserved.

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(3) For Pacific Aerospace 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: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; 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-
0373.
(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.
[FR Doc. 2018-10023 Filed 5-14-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, found, and applying an anti-abrasion
Missouri 64106. For information on the patch. This service information is
Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA, reasonably available because the
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available interested parties have access to it
14 CFR Part 39 on the internet at http:// through their normal course of business
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0373; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for or by the means identified in the
Identifier 2018–CE–009–AD; Amendment locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373. ADDRESSES section of the AD.
39–19278; AD 2018–10–03] Examining the AD Docket FAA’s Determination and Requirements
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on of the AD
the internet at http:// This product has been approved by
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific www.regulations.gov by searching for
Aerospace Limited Airplanes the aviation authority of another
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– country, and is approved for operation
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0373; or in person at Docket Operations in the United States. Pursuant to our
Administration (FAA), DOT. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday bilateral agreement with this State of
ACTION: Final rule; request for
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Design Authority, they have notified us
The AD docket contains this AD, the of the unsafe condition described in the
comments.
regulatory evaluation, any comments MCAI and service information
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new received, and other information. The referenced above. We are issuing this
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for Docket Operations AD because we evaluated all
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the information provided by the State of
airplanes. This AD results from ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Design Authority and determined the
mandatory continuing airworthiness available in the AD docket shortly after unsafe condition exists and is likely to
information (MCAI) issued by the receipt. exist or develop on other products of the
aviation authority of another country to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: same type design.
identify and correct an unsafe condition Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
on an aviation product. The MCAI Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 FAA’s Determination of the Effective
describes the unsafe condition as Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Date
abrasion damage to the wing leading Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– An unsafe condition exists that
edge that could result in a fuel leak. We 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: requires the immediate adoption of this
are issuing this AD to require actions to mike.kiesov@faa.gov. AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
address the unsafe condition on these SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the flying public justifies waiving notice
products. and comment prior to adoption of this
Discussion
DATES: This AD is effective June 4, 2018. rule because abrasion damage of the
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), wing leading edge skin could lead to a
The Director of the Federal Register
which is the aviation authority for New fuel leak. Therefore, we determined that
approved the incorporation by reference
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/ notice and opportunity for public
of a certain publication listed in the AD
25A, dated March 22, 2018 (referred to comment before issuing this AD are
as of June 4, 2018.
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an impracticable and that good cause exists
We must receive comments on this
unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace for making this amendment effective in
AD by June 29, 2018.
Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The fewer than 30 days.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by MCAI states:
any of the following methods: Comments Invited
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL091
issue 3, dated 15 March 2018 revised to This AD is a final rule that involves
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the include additional repair information, and
instructions for submitting comments. requirements affecting flight safety, and
[CAA] DCA/750XL/25A updated to introduce
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. the revised SB. The MSB is issued to prevent we did not precede it by notice and
• Mail: U.S. Department of abrasion damage to the wing leading edge. opportunity for public comment. We
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Chafing by the ventilation duct could result invite you to send any written relevant
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room in a fuel leak. data, views, or arguments about this AD.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The MCAI requires inspection of the Send your comments to an address
Washington, DC 20590. wing leading edge for chafing with listed under the ADDRESSES section.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of corrective action as necessary. The Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0373;
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– MCAI also requires the application of an Product Identifier 2018–CE–009–AD’’ at
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room anti-abrasion patch.You may examine the beginning of your comments. We
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, the MCAI on the internet at http:// specifically invite comments on the
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. www.regulations.gov by searching for overall regulatory, economic,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– environmental, and energy aspects of
except Federal holidays. 0373. this AD. We will consider all comments
For service information identified in received by the closing date and may
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Related Service Information Under 1 amend this AD because of those
Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, CFR Part 51 comments.
Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued We will post all comments we
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Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/ receive, without change, to http://
843 6134; email: pacific@ 091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. The www.regulations.gov, including any
aerospace.co.nz; internet: service information describes personal information you provide. We
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view procedures for inspecting the wing will also post a report summarizing each
this referenced service information at leading edge skin on both sides for substantive verbal contact we receive
the FAA, Policy and Innovation chafing damage, correcting any damage about this AD.

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Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various (f) Actions and Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect levels of government. Unless already done, do the following
For the reasons discussed above, I actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this
12 products of U.S. registry. We also
certify that this AD: AD.
estimate that it would take about 3 (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) Within 30 days after June 4, 2018 (the
work-hours per product to comply with action’’ under Executive Order 12866, effective date of this AD), inspect the leading
the basic requirements of this AD. The (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under edge skin of both wings at the wing root
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. the DOT Regulatory Policies and following the Inspection Instructions in
Required parts would cost about $80 per Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
product. 1979),
Based on these figures, we estimate March 15, 2018.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (2) If any signs of chafing are found during
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to in Alaska, and the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
be $4,020, or $335 per product. (4) Will not have a significant this AD, before further flight, repair following
In addition, we estimate that any economic impact, positive or negative, Part A—Accomplishment Instructions and
necessary follow-on actions would take on a substantial number of small entities Part B—Accomplishment Instructions in
about 8 work-hours and require parts under the criteria of the Regulatory Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
costing $210, for a cost of $890 per Flexibility Act. Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
product. We have no way of March 15, 2018.
determining the number of products List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (3) If no signs of chafing are found during
the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
that may need these actions. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
this AD, before further flight, apply the anti-
safety, Incorporation by reference, abrasion patch following Part B—
Authority for This Rulemaking
Safety. Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific
Title 49 of the United States Code Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment
PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority 2018.
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows: The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
detail the scope of the Agency’s
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
authority. (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows: using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
General requirements.’’ Under that Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
§ 39.13 [Amended] Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
the following new AD: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any
the Administrator finds necessary for approved AMOC on any airplane to which
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–10–03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
is within the scope of that authority Amendment 39–19278; Docket No. FAA– principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–0373; Product Identifier 2018–CE–009– Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on a PI, your local FSDO.
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
action. This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
This AD is issued in accordance with effective June 4, 2018. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
authority delegated by the Executive
(b) Affected ADs by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. None.
of New Zealand (CAA).
In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability
of ADs is normally a function of the (h) Related Information
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Compliance and Airworthiness Limited Models 750XL airplanes, all serial Refer to MCAI by the CAA AD DCA/
Division, but during this transition numbers up to and including 135, except 750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018, for
period, the Executive Director has serial number 113; certificated in any related information. You may examine the
category. MCAI on the internet at http://
delegated the authority to issue ADs
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, (d) Subject locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373.
balloons, airships, domestic business jet Air Transport Association of America
transport airplanes, and associated (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
appliances to the Director of the Policy (1) The Director of the Federal Register
and Innovation Division. (e) Reason approved the incorporation by reference
This AD was prompted by mandatory (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Regulatory Findings continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
We determined that this AD will not issued by the aviation authority of another part 51.
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country to identify and correct an unsafe (2) You must use this service information
have federalism implications under
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI as applicable to do the actions required by
Executive Order 13132. This AD will describes the unsafe condition as abrasion this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
not have a substantial direct effect on damage to the wing leading edge that could (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
the States, on the relationship between result in a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
the national government and the States, to address the unsafe condition on these March 15, 2018.
or on the distribution of power and products. (ii) Reserved.

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(3) For Pacific Aerospace service issuing this AD to address the unsafe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information identified in this AD, contact condition on these products.
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Discussion
DATES: This AD is effective May 30,
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, This AD was prompted by reports of
New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register low-pressure oxygen flex-hoses in the
+64 843 6134; email: pacific@
approved the incorporation by reference continuously pressurized flightcrew
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
www.aerospace.co.nz. of a certain publication listed in this AD oxygen system that burned through due
(4) You may view this service information as of May 30, 2018. to inadvertent electrical current from a
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, We must receive comments on this short circuit. Conductive oxygen hoses
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For AD by June 29, 2018. in the flight deck were addressed
information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: You may send comments, previously in AD 2010–16–05,
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It Amendment 39–16382 (75 FR 47208,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
is also available on the internet at http:// August 5, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–16–05’’).
www.regulations.gov by searching for 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: The gaseous passenger oxygen system
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373. equipped with therapeutic oxygen is not
(5) You may view this service information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
that is incorporated by reference at the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the continuously pressurized and must be
National Archives and Records instructions for submitting comments. activated by the flightcrew. Exposure to
Administration (NARA). For information on • Fax: 202–493–2251. electrical faults, such as unintended
the availability of this material at NARA, call • Mail: U.S. Department of short circuits, can result in localized
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, electrical heating of the low-pressure
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- M–30, West Building Ground Floor, oxygen flex-hoses. This condition, if not
locations.html. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey corrected, could result in electrical
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. current passing through the low-
2018. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail pressure oxygen flex-hoses, which can
Melvin J. Johnson, address above between 9 a.m. and 5 cause flex-hoses to melt or burn, and a
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, p.m., Monday through Friday, except consequent oxygen-fed fire in the
Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays. passenger cabin.
[FR Doc. 2018–10023 Filed 5–14–18; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Boeing Other Relevant Rulemaking
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: We issued AD 2010–16–05 for certain
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), The Boeing Company Model 747
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, airplanes. AD 2010–16–05 was
Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone prompted by reports of low-pressure
Federal Aviation Administration 562–797–1717; internet https:// flex-hoses of the flightcrew oxygen
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view system that burned through due to
14 CFR Part 39 this service information at the FAA, inadvertent electrical current from a
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 short circuit in the audio select panel.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0362; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–020–AD; Amendment South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For AD 2010–16–05 requires inspecting to
39–19269; AD 2018–09–12] information on the availability of this verify the part number of the low-
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. pressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew
RIN 2120–AA64 It is also available on the internet at oxygen system installed under the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching oxygen mask stowage boxes in the flight
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– deck, and replacing the flex-hose with a
Company Airplanes 0362. new non-conductive low-pressure flex-
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket hose if necessary. We issued AD 2010–
Administration (FAA), DOT. 16–05 to prevent inadvertent electrical
ACTION: Final rule; request for
You may examine the AD docket on current, which can cause the low-
comments. the internet at http:// pressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew
www.regulations.gov by searching for oxygen system to melt or burn, causing
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– oxygen system leakage and smoke or
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 0362; or in person at Docket Operations fire.
The Boeing Company Model 747–200B, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
747–300, and 747–400 series airplanes. through Friday, except Federal holidays. Related Service Information Under
This AD requires replacing certain low- The AD docket contains this final rule, 1 CFR Part 51
pressure oxygen flex-hoses with new the regulatory evaluation, any We reviewed Boeing Special
non-conductive low-pressure oxygen comments received, and other Attention Service Bulletin 747–35–
flex-hoses in the gaseous passenger information. The street address for 2134, dated November 22, 2017. The
oxygen system in airplanes equipped Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– service information describes
with therapeutic oxygen. This AD also 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. procedures for replacing certain low-
requires a general visual inspection of Comments will be available in the AD pressure oxygen flex-hose assemblies
the low-pressure passenger oxygen docket shortly after receipt. with non-conductive flex-hose
system to ensure there is minimum FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: assemblies at multiple locations and a
clearance of the oxygen system Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, general visual inspection to ensure the
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components from adjacent structure and Cabin Safety and Environmental oxygen system components have
systems. This AD was prompted by Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO minimum clearance from adjacent
reports of low-pressure flex-hoses of the Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des structure and systems. This service
flightcrew oxygen system that burned Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– information is reasonably available
through due to inadvertent electrical 231–3570; email: susan.l.monroe@ because the interested parties have
current from a short circuit. We are faa.gov. access to it through their normal course

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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 22358
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 22358 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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

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