83 FR 26349 - Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 110 (June 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 110 (June 7, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11930 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26349-26352] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11930] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0462; Product Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD; Amendment 39-19292; AD 2018-11-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Aircraft Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO 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 un-commanded negative thrust mode activated on an engine. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 26350]] DATES: This AD is effective June 27, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of June 27, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by July 23, 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 Aircraft Industries, a.s., 686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; phone: +420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.let.cz/clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html. 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0462. 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- 0462; 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No. 2018-0057, dated March 14, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Aircraft Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: The investigation results of an L 410 UVP-E20 accident identified that, during final approach, an un-commanded negative thrust mode was activated on the right-hand engine. Pending the investigation results of the accident, as a preliminary measure, EASA issued SIB 2017-21, recommending operators to check the components of engine and propeller control system, including the beta switch, in accordance with the instructions of Revision 1 of AI SB L410UVP-E/492b. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced or loss of control of an aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, AI issued the MB, providing modification instructions, and issued the DB, amending the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), providing instructions for the flight crew in case of inadvertent beta range cell activation in flight and introducing instructions for the flight crew to check the function of pitch lock system before each flight. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the electrical testing circuit of the propeller pitch lock system and amendment of the applicable AFM. EASA SIB 2017-21 has been withdrawn accordingly. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0462. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Aircraft Industries a.s. has issued LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/143a, Revision 2, dated March 7, 2018; and LET Aircraft Industries Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018. Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/ 143a describes procedures for modifying the electrical circuit of the propeller pitch lock system function test. Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP-E/268d provides instructions for flight crew in case of inadvertent beta range cell activation in flight and instructions for a pre-flight check of the function of the pitch lock system. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination 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 there are no airplanes currently on the U.S. registry and thus, does not have any impact upon the public. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Difference Between the MCAI and This AD The MCAI requires the AFM changes in accordance with DB No.: L410UVP-E/247d and DB No.: L410UVP-E/259d, both dated March 3, 2018. These documents only apply to airplanes operated under the European type certificate and do not apply to those airplanes operating under the FAA type certificate. Therefore, Aircraft Industries a.s. developed DB No.: L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018, and this AD requires the AFM changes in accordance with this document. 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-2018-0462; Product Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, [[Page 26351]] 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 0 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 9 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 $2,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $0 fleet cost, but $2,765 per product if a product is registered on the U.S. registry. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2018-11-04 Aircraft Industries a.s.: Amendment 39-19292; Docket No. FAA-2018-0462; Product Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 27, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Aircraft Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 2904 through 3114, that are: (1) Equipped with GE Aviation H80-200 engines and Avia Propeller AV 725 propellers; and (2) certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 61: Propellers/ Propulsors. (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 un-commanded negative thrust mode activated on an engine. We are issuing this AD to provide guidance to the flight crew in the event of un-commanded negative thrust mode activated on an engine, which could lead to loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 30 days after the effective date of this, whichever occurs first, modify the electrical testing circuit of the propeller pitch lock system following the Instructions for Implementation in LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/143a, Revision 2, dated March 7, 2018. (2) Within the next 25 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 30 days after the effective date of this, whichever occurs first, incorporate airplane flight manual (AFM) changes following the Measures specified in LET Aircraft Industries Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018. After incorporating the AFM changes, operate the airplane accordingly. (3) If any discrepancies are found during any pitch lock system pre-flight check required in the AFM changes specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, contact the manufacturer for FAA-approved repair instructions approved specifically for this AD. You may use the contact information found in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. (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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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. [[Page 26352]] (2) Airworthy Product: 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018-0057, dated March 14, 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-2018-0462. (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) LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/ 143a, Revision 2, dated March 7, 2018. (ii) LET Aircraft Industries Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Aircraft Industries, a.s., 686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; phone: +420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.let.cz/clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0462. (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 11, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, AIR-601. [FR Doc. 2018-11930 Filed 6-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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do not apply. Nonetheless, the Agencies to paragraph (a) of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17 § 344.7 Settlement of securities
invited comment on any administrative CFR 240.15c6–1(a). transactions.
burdens that the final rule would place * * * * * (a) All contracts effected or entered
on depository institutions, including into by an FDIC-supervised institution
small depository institutions, and PART 151—RECORDKEEPING AND that provide for the purchase or sale of
customers of depository institutions. CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR a security (other than an exempted
The Agencies did not receive any SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS security as defined in 15 U.S.C.
comments responsive to this issue. 78c(a)(12), government security,
■ 3. The authority citation for part 151 municipal security, commercial paper,
Plain Language continues to read as follows: bankers’ acceptances, or commercial
Section 722 of the Gramm-Leach- Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1462a, 1463, 1464, bills) shall provide for completion of the
Bliley Act requires the Agencies to use 5412(b)(2)(B). transaction within the number of
plain language in all proposed and final business days in the standard settlement
rules published after January 1, 2000. ■ 4. Section 151.130 is amended by: cycle followed by registered broker
When issuing a proposed rule, the ■ a. Republishing paragraph (a) dealers in the United States, unless
Agencies invited comment on how to introductory text. otherwise agreed to by the parties at the
■ b. Revising paragraphs (a)(1) and time of the transaction. The number of
make this rule easier to understand. No
(a)(2); business days in the standard settlement
comments responsive to this issue were
■ c. Redesignating paragraph (a)(3) as cycle shall be determined by reference
received.
(a)(4); and to paragraph (a) of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17
List of Subjects ■ d. Adding a new paragraph (a)(3).
CFR 240.15c6–1(a).
The revisions and addition are set
12 CFR Parts 12 and 151 forth below. * * * * *
Banks, Banking, Federal savings Dated: May 29, 2018.
§ 151.130 When must I settle a securities
associations, National banks, Reporting Joseph M. Otting,
transaction?
and recordkeeping requirements, Comptroller of the Currency.
(a) You may not effect or enter into a
Securities. contract for the purchase or sale of a Dated at Washington, DC, this 31st of May
2018.
12 CFR Part 344 security that provides for payment of
By order of the Board of Directors.
funds and delivery of securities later
Banks, Banking, Reporting and than the latest of: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
recordkeeping requirements, Savings (1) The number of business days in Robert E. Feldman,
associations. the standard settlement cycle followed Executive Secretary.
OCC amends 12 CFR parts 12 and 151 by registered broker dealers in the [FR Doc. 2018–12267 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am]
and FDIC amends 12 CFR part 344 as United States after the date of the BILLING CODE 4810–33–P; 6714–01–P
follows: contract. The number of business days
in the standard settlement cycle shall be
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY determined by reference to paragraph (a) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Comptroller of the of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17 CFR 240.15c6–
Currency 1(a); Federal Aviation Administration
(2) The fourth business day after the
PART 12—RECORDKEEPING AND contract, if the contract involves the sale 14 CFR Part 39
CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR for cash of securities that are priced
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0462; Product
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS after 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Identifier 2018–CE–017–AD; Amendment
on the date the securities are priced and 39–19292; AD 2018–11–04]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 12 are sold by an issuer to an underwriter
continues to read as follows: under a firm commitment underwritten RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 24, 92a, and 93a. offering registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, 15 U.S.C. 77a, et seq., or are Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft
■ 2. Section 12.9 is amended by revising sold by you to an initial purchaser Industries a.s. Airplanes
paragraph (a) to read as follows: participating in the offering; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(3) Such time as the SEC may specify Administration (FAA), DOT.
§ 12.9 Settlement of securities pursuant to an order of exemption in
transactions. ACTION: Final rule; request for
accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of SEC comments.
(a) All contracts effected or entered Rule 15c6–1; or
into by a national bank for the purchase * * * * * SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or sale of a security (other than an airworthiness directive (AD) for Aircraft
exempted security as defined in 15 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20
U.S.C. 78c(a)(12), government security, CORPORATION and L 410 UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes.
municipal security, commercial paper, This AD results from mandatory
bankers’ acceptances, or commercial PART 344—RECORDKEEPING AND continuing airworthiness information
bills) shall provide for completion of the CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority
transaction within the number of SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS of another country to identify and
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business days in the standard settlement ■ 5. The authority citation for part 344 correct an unsafe condition on an
cycle followed by registered broker continues to read as follows: aviation product. The MCAI describes
dealers in the United States, unless the unsafe condition as un-commanded
otherwise agreed to by the parties at the Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1817, 1818, 1819, and negative thrust mode activated on an
5412.
time of the transaction. The number of engine. We are issuing this AD to
business days in the standard settlement ■ 6. Section 344.7 is amended by require actions to address the unsafe
cycle shall be determined by reference revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective June 27, Discussion course of business or by the means
2018. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent FAA’s Determination and Requirements
approved the incorporation by reference
for the Member States of the European of the AD
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of June 27, 2018. Community, has issued AD No. 2018– This product has been approved by
We must receive comments on this 0057, dated March 14, 2018 (referred to the aviation authority of another
AD by July 23, 2018. after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an country, and is approved for operation
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
unsafe condition for Aircraft Industries in the United States. Pursuant to our
any of the following methods: a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20 and L 410 bilateral agreement with this State of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes and was Design Authority, they have notified us
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the based on mandatory continuing of the unsafe condition described in the
instructions for submitting comments. airworthiness information (MCAI) MCAI and service information
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. originated by an aviation authority of referenced above. We are issuing this
• Mail: U.S. Department of another country. The MCAI states: AD because we evaluated all
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The investigation results of an L 410 UVP– information provided by the State of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room E20 accident identified that, during final Design Authority and determined the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, approach, an un-commanded negative thrust unsafe condition exists and is likely to
Washington, DC 20590. mode was activated on the right-hand engine. exist or develop on other products of the
Pending the investigation results of the
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of same type design.
accident, as a preliminary measure, EASA
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– issued SIB 2017–21, recommending operators FAA’s Determination of the Effective
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room to check the components of engine and Date
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, propeller control system, including the beta
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. An unsafe condition exists that
switch, in accordance with the instructions
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of Revision 1 of AI SB L410UVP–E/492b. requires the immediate adoption of this
except Federal holidays. This condition, if not corrected, could lead AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
For service information identified in to reduced or loss of control of an aeroplane. the flying public justifies waiving notice
this AD, contact Aircraft Industries, a.s., To address this unsafe condition, AI issued and comment prior to adoption of this
686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; the MB, providing modification instructions, rule because there are no airplanes
and issued the DB, amending the Aircraft currently on the U.S. registry and thus,
phone: +420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 Flight Manual (AFM), providing instructions
816 112; email: pps@let.cz; internet: does not have any impact upon the
for the flight crew in case of inadvertent beta public. Therefore, we find good cause
http://www.let.cz/clanek_267_ range cell activation in flight and introducing
objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html. that notice and opportunity for prior
instructions for the flight crew to check the
You may review copies of the function of pitch lock system before each public comment are unnecessary. In
referenced service information at the flight. addition, for the reason(s) stated above,
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, For the reasons described above, this we find that good cause exists for
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri [EASA] AD requires modification of the making this amendment effective in less
64106. For information on the electrical testing circuit of the propeller pitch than 30 days.
lock system and amendment of the
availability of this material at the FAA, applicable AFM. Difference Between the MCAI and This
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available AD
on the internet at http:// EASA SIB 2017–21 has been The MCAI requires the AFM changes
www.regulations.gov by searching for withdrawn accordingly. You may in accordance with DB No.: L410UVP–
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0462. examine the MCAI on the internet at E/247d and DB No.: L410UVP–E/259d,
Examining the AD Docket http://www.regulations.gov by searching both dated March 3, 2018. These
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– documents only apply to airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on 0462.
the internet at http:// operated under the European type
www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1 certificate and do not apply to those
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– CFR Part 51 airplanes operating under the FAA type
0462; or in person at Docket Operations certificate. Therefore, Aircraft Industries
Aircraft Industries a.s. has issued LET a.s. developed DB No.: L410UVP–E/
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 268d, dated May 9, 2018, and this AD
MB No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision 2, requires the AFM changes in accordance
The AD docket contains this AD, the dated March 7, 2018; and LET Aircraft
regulatory evaluation, any comments with this document.
Industries Documentation Bulletin DB
received, and other information. The No. L410UVP–E/268d, dated May 9, Comments Invited
street address for Docket Operations 2018. Mandatory Bulletin MB No. This AD is a final rule that involves
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the L410UVP–E/143a describes procedures requirements affecting flight safety, and
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be for modifying the electrical circuit of the we did not precede it by notice and
available in the AD docket shortly after propeller pitch lock system function opportunity for public comment. We
receipt. test. Documentation Bulletin DB No. invite you to send any written relevant
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L410UVP–E/268d provides instructions data, views, or arguments about this AD.
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Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, for flight crew in case of inadvertent Send your comments to an address
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, beta range cell activation in flight and listed under the ADDRESSES section.
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, instructions for a pre-flight check of the Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0462;
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– function of the pitch lock system. This Product Identifier 2018–CE–017–AD’’ at
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: service information is reasonably the beginning of your comments. We
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. available because the interested parties specifically invite comments on the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: have access to it through their normal overall regulatory, economic,
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environmental, and energy aspects of delegated the authority to issue ADs manufacturer serial numbers 2904 through
this AD. We will consider all comments applicable to small airplanes, gliders, 3114, that are:
received by the closing date and may balloons, airships, domestic business jet (1) Equipped with GE Aviation H80–200
engines and Avia Propeller AV 725
amend this AD because of those transport airplanes, and associated
propellers; and
comments. appliances to the Director of the Policy (2) certificated in any category.
We will post all comments we and Innovation Division.
receive, without change, to http:// (d) Subject
www.regulations.gov, including any Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association of America
personal information you provide. We We determined that this AD will not (ATA) Code 61: Propellers/Propulsors.
will also post a report summarizing each have federalism implications under (e) Reason
substantive verbal contact we receive Executive Order 13132. This AD will
This AD was prompted by mandatory
about this AD. not have a substantial direct effect on continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
the States, on the relationship between issued by the aviation authority of another
Costs of Compliance
the national government and the States, country to identify and correct an unsafe
We estimate that this AD will affect 0 or on the distribution of power and condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
products of U.S. registry. We also responsibilities among the various describes the unsafe condition as un-
estimate that it would take about 9 levels of government. commanded negative thrust mode activated
work-hours per product to comply with For the reasons discussed above, I on an engine. We are issuing this AD to
the basic requirements of this AD. The certify that this AD: provide guidance to the flight crew in the
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. event of un-commanded negative thrust
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory mode activated on an engine, which could
Required parts would cost about $2,000 action’’ under Executive Order 12866, lead to loss of control.
per product. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Based on these figures, we estimate the DOT Regulatory Policies and (f) Actions and Compliance
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Unless already done, do the following
be $0 fleet cost, but $2,765 per product 1979), actions.
if a product is registered on the U.S. (1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
registry. service (TIS) after the effective date of this
in Alaska, and AD or within the next 30 days after the
According to the manufacturer, some (4) Will not have a significant
of the costs of this AD may be covered effective date of this, whichever occurs first,
economic impact, positive or negative, modify the electrical testing circuit of the
under warranty, thereby reducing the on a substantial number of small entities propeller pitch lock system following the
cost impact on affected individuals. We under the criteria of the Regulatory Instructions for Implementation in LET
do not control warranty coverage for Flexibility Act. Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB
affected individuals. As a result, we No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision 2, dated
have included all costs in our cost List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 March 7, 2018.
estimate. (2) Within the next 25 hours TIS after the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
effective date of this AD or within the next
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, 30 days after the effective date of this,
Safety. whichever occurs first, incorporate airplane
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment flight manual (AFM) changes following the
Measures specified in LET Aircraft Industries
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP–E/
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, 268d, dated May 9, 2018. After incorporating
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the AFM changes, operate the airplane
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows: accordingly.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (3) If any discrepancies are found during
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS any pitch lock system pre-flight check
We are issuing this rulemaking under required in the AFM changes specified in
DIRECTIVES paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: flight, contact the manufacturer for FAA-
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 approved repair instructions approved
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: specifically for this AD. You may use the
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. contact information found in paragraph (i)(3)
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in of this AD.
air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the Administrator finds necessary for The following provisions also apply to this
the following new AD: AD:
safety in air commerce. This regulation
2018–11–04 Aircraft Industries a.s.: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
is within the scope of that authority (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
because it addresses an unsafe condition Amendment 39–19292; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0462; Product Identifier Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
that is likely to exist or develop on 2018–CE–017–AD. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
products identified in this rulemaking using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
action. (a) Effective Date Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph,
This AD is issued in accordance with This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
authority delegated by the Executive effective June 27, 2018. Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(b) Affected ADs (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
None. doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before using any
In accordance with that order, issuance approved AMOC on any airplane to which
of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
Compliance and Airworthiness This AD applies to the following Aircraft principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Division, but during this transition Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20 and L Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
period, the Executive Director has 410 UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes, a PI, your local FSDO.
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
a manufacturer, the action must be Federal Aviation Administration 1175; or in person at the Docket
accomplished using a method approved by Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the Manager, Small Airplane Standards 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1175; Product
Safety Agency (EASA). contains this AD, the regulatory
Identifier 2017–NM–087–AD; Amendment
(h) Related Information 39–19300; AD 2018–11–12] evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018–0057, RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
dated March 14, 2018, for related 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
information. You may examine the MCAI on Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Inc., Airplanes
Docket Operations, M–30, West
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
2018–0462.
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
approved the incorporation by reference Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Airframe and Mechanical Systems
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airworthiness directive (AD) for all Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
part 51. Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
(2) You must use this service information (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
as applicable to do the actions required by airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15 228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL– Discussion
Bulletin MB No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision
2, dated March 7, 2018. 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) We issued a notice of proposed
(ii) LET Aircraft Industries Documentation airplanes. This AD was prompted by a rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Bulletin DB No. L410UVP–E/268d, dated report that Belleville washers installed part 39 by adding an AD that would
May 9, 2018. on the shimmy damper of the main apply to all Bombardier, Inc., Model
(3) For service information identified in landing gear (MLG) may fail due to CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
this AD, contact Aircraft Industries, a.s., 686 fatigue. This AD requires revising the 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–
04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; phone: maintenance or inspection program, as 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
+420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112; applicable, to incorporate a repetitive Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
email: pps@let.cz; internet: http://www.let.cz/ task specified in the maintenance Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinove- review board (MRB) report. We are 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
sluzby.html. issuing this AD to address the unsafe airplanes. The NPRM published in the
(4) You may view this service information condition on these products. Federal Register on January 2, 2018 (83
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 DATES: This AD is effective July 12, FR 83) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 2018. Transport Canada Civil Aviation
information on the availability of this The Director of the Federal Register (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It approved the incorporation by reference for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
is also available on the internet at http://
of a certain publication listed in this AD CF–2017–14, dated April 21, 2017
www.regulations.gov by searching for
as of July 12, 2018. (referred to after this as the Mandatory
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0462. Continuing Airworthiness Information,
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
that is incorporated by reference at the identified in this final rule, contact condition for all Bombardier, Inc.,
National Archives and Records Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Administration (NARA). For information on West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model
the availability of this material at NARA, call Widebody Customer Response Center CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// North America toll-free telephone 1– airplanes, Model CL–600–2D24
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and
locations.html. 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
internet http://www.bombardier.com.
11, 2018. It has been found that Belleville washers
You may view this referenced service
Melvin J. Johnson, installed on the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
information at the FAA, Transport
Shimmy Damper may fail in fatigue. A failed
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., washer segment migrating into the piston
Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Des Moines, WA. For information on the cavity may interfere with piston travel. As a
AIR–601. availability of this material at the FAA, result, shimmy damper performance would
[FR Doc. 2018–11930 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am] call 206–231–3195. It is also available be compromised, MLG shimmy could occur
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on the internet at http:// and potentially lead to a MLG failure.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
www.regulations.gov by searching for As a result of this investigation, a
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– restoration task has been added for Belleville
washers’ replacement at 20,000 flight cycles,
1175. during MLG overhaul. For aeroplanes that
Examining the AD Docket have passed the 20,000 flight cycle threshold,
a phase-in period is defined.
You may examine the AD docket on This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
the internet at http:// the Maintenance Review Board (MRB)
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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 27, 2018. | |
| Contact | Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 26349 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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