83 FR 28171 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)

Page Range		28171-28173
FR Document		2018-12886
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-23- 03 for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks on the fin forward pickup plates. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

 14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0422; Product Identifier 2018-CE-015-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-23-
03 for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed 
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks on the fin forward pickup 
plates. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, 
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; 
email: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may 
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy 
and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 
329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0422; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (telephone 
(800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0422; 
Product Identifier 2018-CE-015-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2015-23-03, Amendment 39-18319 (80 FR 69569; November 
10, 2015) (``AD 2015-23-03''). 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 2015-23-03, a new part number (P/N) hi-lok 
fastener has become available due to limited availability of the 
original hi-lok P/N.
    The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA), has issued DCA/
750XL/18B, dated February 28, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI states:

    This (CAA) AD revised to introduce Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/068 issue 6, dated 8 
January 2018. The changes to the SB are limited to minor editorial 
changes, and the addition of alternate P/N hi-lok fasteners due to 
limited availability of the original P/N. There are no changes to 
the AD applicability or the requirements.

    You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0422.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Pacific Aerospace Service 
Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018. The service 
information describes procedures for reducing the torque setting for 
the fin forward pickup bolt. The service bulletin also introduces a 
new, improved replacement fin forward pickup plate, part number (P/N) 
11-0375-1, to replace P/N 11-10281-1. 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 Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 22 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 22 work-hours per product to 
comply with all the requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is 
$85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $1,692 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $78,364, or $3,562 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, 
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and 
associated products to the Director of the Policy and Innovation 
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-18319 (80 FR 
69569; November 10, 2015), and adding the following new AD:

Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0422; Product 
Identifier 2018-CE-015-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 2, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-23-03, Amendment 39-18319 (80 FR 69569; 
November 10, 2015) (``AD 2015-23-03'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes, all serial numbers through XL-193, XL-195, and XL-197, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue cracks 
on the fin forward pickup plates. We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct cracked fin forward pickup plates to prevent failure of 
the fin forward pickup plates, which could result in reduced 
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(f)(4) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the 
effective date of this AD, reduce the fin forward pickup bolt torque 
following the procedures in section 1.D., paragraphs A. 1) and A. 2) 
of the PLANNING INFORMATION in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018.
    (2) At or before reaching 2,000 hours total time-in-service 
(TTIS) or within the next 150 hours TIS after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs 
first, do a detailed visual inspection and liquid penetrant 
inspection of the fin forward pickup plates for any evidence of 
cracking. Do the inspections following the procedures in sections 
2.A. and 2.B. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, 
dated January 8, 2018.
    (3) If cracks are found in either of the forward pickup plates 
during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, 
before further flight, replace both fin forward pickup plates with 
new fin forward pickup plates, part number (P/N) 11-03375-1. Do the 
replacement following the procedures in section 2.C. of the 
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018. This 
replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
    (4) If no cracks are found during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, at or before reaching 6,000 hours TTIS 
or within the next 600 hours TIS after the effective date of this 
AD, whichever occurs later, replace both fin forward pickup plates, 
P/N 11-10281-1, with P/N 11-03375-1. Do the replacement following 
the procedures in section 2.C or 2.D. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT 
INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin 
PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018. This replacement 
terminates the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(2) 
of this AD.

(g) Credit for Previous Actions

    This AD allows credit for actions required in paragraphs (f)(1) 
through (4) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD 
following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin 
PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015.

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

(i) Special Flight Permit

    A special flight permit is prohibited until Part A of the 
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory 
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018, is 
completed. Once Part A has been completed, a special flight permit 
is allowed for Part B of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, 
dated January 8, 2018.

 (j) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI CAA AD DCA/750XL/18B, dated February 28, 2018, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0422. For service information related to this AD, contact 
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, 
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; 
email: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You 
may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy 
and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call (816) 329-4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 7, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive
contains notices to the public of the proposed this proposed AD, contact Pacific about this proposed AD.
issuance of rules and regulations. The Aerospace Limited, Airport Road,
purpose of these notices is to give interested Discussion
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton
persons an opportunity to participate in the 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 We issued AD 2015–23–03,
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Amendment 39–18319 (80 FR 69569;
rules.
6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@
aerospace.co.nz; internet: November 10, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–23–
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review 03’’). That AD required actions intended
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION copies of the referenced service to address an unsafe condition on
information at the FAA, Policy and Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
Federal Aviation Administration Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas airplanes and was based on mandatory
City, Missouri 64106. For information continuing airworthiness information
14 CFR Part 39 on the availability of this material at the (MCAI) originated by an aviation
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. authority of another country.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0422; Product Since we issued AD 2015–23–03, a
Identifier 2018–CE–015–AD] Examining the AD Docket new part number (P/N) hi-lok fastener
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on has become available due to limited
the internet at http:// availability of the original hi-lok P/N.
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific www.regulations.gov by searching for The Civil Aviation Authority of New
Aerospace Limited Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Zealand (CAA), has issued DCA/750XL/
0422; or in person at Docket Operations 18B, dated February 28, 2018 (referred
AGENCY: Federal Aviation to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Administration (FAA), Department of between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. an unsafe condition for Pacific
Transportation (DOT). Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
The AD docket contains this proposed
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any airplanes. The MCAI states:
(NPRM). comments received, and other This (CAA) AD revised to introduce Pacific
information. The street address for Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/068 issue 6, dated
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–23– Docket Operations (telephone (800)
8 January 2018. The changes to the SB are
03 for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. limited to minor editorial changes, and the
750XL airplanes. This proposed AD Comments will be available in the AD addition of alternate P/N hi-lok fasteners due
results from mandatory continuing docket shortly after receipt. to limited availability of the original P/N.
airworthiness information (MCAI) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: There are no changes to the AD applicability
originated by an aviation authority of Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, or the requirements.
another country to identify and correct Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 You may examine the MCAI on the
an unsafe condition on an aviation Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, internet at http://www.regulations.gov
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– by searching for and locating Docket No.
condition as fatigue cracks on the fin 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: FAA–2018–0422.
forward pickup plates. We are issuing mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
Related Service Information Under 1
this proposed AD to require actions to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFR Part 51
address the unsafe condition on these
products. Comments Invited Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin
DATES: We must receive comments on We invite you to send any written PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated January
this proposed AD by August 2, 2018. relevant data, views, or arguments about 8, 2018. The service information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by this proposed AD. Send your comments describes procedures for reducing the
any of the following methods: to an address listed under the torque setting for the fin forward pickup
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. bolt. The service bulletin also
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2018–0422; Product Identifier introduces a new, improved
instructions for submitting comments. 2018–CE–015–AD’’ at the beginning of replacement fin forward pickup plate,
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. your comments. We specifically invite part number (P/N) 11–0375–1, to
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, replace P/N 11–10281–1. This service
Transportation, Docket Operations, economic, environmental, and energy information is reasonably available
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, aspects of this proposed AD. We will because the interested parties have
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey consider all comments received by the access to it through their normal course
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Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this of business or by the means identified
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those in the ADDRESSES section.
Transportation, Docket Operations, comments.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey receive, without change, to http:// of the Proposed AD
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, regulations.gov, including any personal This product has been approved by
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday information you provide. We will also the aviation authority of another
through Friday, except Federal holidays. post a report summarizing each country, and is approved for operation

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in the United States. Pursuant to our proposed AD would not have a originated by an aviation authority of another
bilateral agreement with this State of substantial direct effect on the States, on country to identify and correct an unsafe
Design Authority, they have notified us the relationship between the national condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
of the unsafe condition described in the Government and the States, or on the describes the unsafe condition as fatigue
MCAI and service information distribution of power and cracks on the fin forward pickup plates. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
referenced above. We are proposing this responsibilities among the various
cracked fin forward pickup plates to prevent
AD because we evaluated all levels of government. failure of the fin forward pickup plates,
information and determined the unsafe For the reasons discussed above, I which could result in reduced control.
condition exists and is likely to exist or certify this proposed regulation:
develop on other products of the same (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance
type design. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, do the actions in
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD:
Costs of Compliance the DOT Regulatory Policies and (1) Within the next 150 hours time-in-
We estimate that this AD will affect Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, service (TIS) after the effective date of this
22 products of U.S. registry. We also 1979), AD, reduce the fin forward pickup bolt
estimate that it will take about 22 work- (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation torque following the procedures in section
hours per product to comply with all in Alaska, and 1.D., paragraphs A. 1) and A. 2) of the
the requirements of this AD. The (4) Will not have a significant PLANNING INFORMATION in Pacific
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. economic impact, positive or negative, Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
on a substantial number of small entities Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated
Required parts will cost about $1,692
under the criteria of the Regulatory January 8, 2018.
per product. (2) At or before reaching 2,000 hours total
Based on these figures, we estimate Flexibility Act.
time-in-service (TTIS) or within the next 150
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD,
be $78,364, or $3,562 per product. whichever occurs later, and repetitively
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Authority for This Rulemaking thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours
safety, Incorporation by reference, TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first, do
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. a detailed visual inspection and liquid
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue The Proposed Amendment penetrant inspection of the fin forward
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, pickup plates for any evidence of cracking.
section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority Do the inspections following the procedures
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, in sections 2.A. and 2.B. of the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
detail the scope of the Agency’s 39 as follows: Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
authority. Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated
We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS January 8, 2018.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES (3) If cracks are found in either of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: forward pickup plates during any inspection
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: further flight, replace both fin forward
section, Congress charges the FAA with pickup plates with new fin forward pickup
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
plates, part number (P/N) 11–03375–1. Do
air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] the replacement following the procedures in
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by section 2.C. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT
the Administrator finds necessary for removing Amendment 39–18319 (80 FR INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace
safety in air commerce. This regulation 69569; November 10, 2015), and adding Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
is within the scope of that authority the following new AD:
XL/068, Issue 6, dated January 8, 2018. This
because it addresses an unsafe condition replacement terminates the repetitive
that is likely to exist or develop on Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA– inspections required in paragraph (f)(2) of
products identified in this rulemaking 2018–0422; Product Identifier 2018–CE– this AD.
015–AD. (4) If no cracks are found during any
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with (a) Comments Due Date inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this
AD, at or before reaching 6,000 hours TTIS
authority delegated by the Executive We must receive comments by August 2, or within the next 600 hours TIS after the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2018. effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. later, replace both fin forward pickup plates,
(b) Affected ADs
In accordance with that order, issuance P/N 11–10281–1, with P/N 11–03375–1. Do
of ADs is normally a function of the This AD replaces AD 2015–23–03,
the replacement following the procedures in
Compliance and Airworthiness Amendment 39–18319 (80 FR 69569;
section 2.C or 2.D. of the
November 10, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–23–03’’).
Division, but during this transition ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
period, the Executive Director has (c) Applicability Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
delegated the authority to issue ADs This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 6, dated
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial January 8, 2018. This replacement terminates
balloons, airships, domestic business jet numbers through XL–193, XL–195, and XL– the repetitive inspections required in
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1

transport airplanes, and associated 197, certificated in any category. paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
products to the Director of the Policy (d) Subject (g) Credit for Previous Actions
and Innovation Division. Air Transport Association of America This AD allows credit for actions required
Regulatory Findings (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. in paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) of this AD if
done before the effective date of this AD
We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason following Pacific Aerospace Limited
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by mandatory Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/068,
under Executive Order 13132. This continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 2, 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 28171
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 28171 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
