83 FR 3064 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 15 (January 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 15 (January 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-01059 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3064-3067] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01059] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0015; Product Identifier 2017-CE-045-AD; Amendment 39-19158; AD 2018-02-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, [[Page 3065]] PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left and right fuel tank selector placards are located at the proper positions and replacing those that are improperly located with new placards. This AD was prompted by a quality control issue at the manufacturer that resulted in the installation of the fuel tank selector covers with the left and right fuel tank selector placards improperly located. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 7, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 7, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by March 9, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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 final rule, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com/technical-publications-documents/. 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 and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0015. 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- 0015; or in person at the Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Segall, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5541; fax: (404) 474-5506; email: ronald.segall@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report from Piper Aircraft, Inc., that they had a quality control issue that resulted in the installation of fuel tank selector covers with the placement of the left and right fuel tank selector placards installed in reverse on certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28- 180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R- 201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This condition, if not addressed, could result in fuel management errors resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power in flight. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting the fuel tank selector cover to verify the left and right fuel tank selector placards are located at the 12:00 and 3:00 clock positions, respectively, and replacing those that are improperly located with new placards. 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 We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because improper fuel selection could result in fuel starvation and loss of engine power in flight. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018- 0015 and Product Identifier 2017-CE-045-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule 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 final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 17,957 airplanes, of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 3066]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect the left and right fuel .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable............. $42.50 $763,172.50 tank selector placards for per hour = $42.50. proper installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install new fuel selector placards on the fuel .5 work-hour x $85 per hour = $9.26 $51.76 selector cover. $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, and domestic business jet transport airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings 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 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 airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-02-05 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-19158; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0015; Product Identifier 2017-CE-045-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 7, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplane models and serial numbers (S/Ns) that are certificated in any category: Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicable Airplane Models and S/Ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model Serial No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PA-28-140................... 28-20001 through 28-26946; 28-7125001 through 28-7725290. PA-28-150................... 28-03, 28-1 through 28-4377, and 28-1760A. PA-28-151................... 28-741500l through 28-7715314. PA-28-160................... 28-03, 28-1 through 28-4377, and 28-1760A. PA-28-161................... 2841001 through 2841365, 28-7716001 through 28-8216300, 28-8316001 through 28- 8616057, 2816001 through 2816109, 2816110 through 2816119, and 2842001 through 2842420. PA-28-180................... 28-03, 28-671 through 28-5859, 28-7105001 through 28-7205318, 28-E13, and 28- 7305001 through 28-7505261. [[Page 3067]] PA-28-181................... 28-769000l through 28-8690056, 28-8690061, 28-8690062, 289000l through 2890205, 2890206 through 2890231, and 2843001 through 2843879. PA-28-236................... 28-7911001 through 28-8611008 and 2811001 through 2811050. PA-28-201T.................. 28-7921001 through 28-7921095. PA-28R-180.................. 28R-30002 through 28R-31270 and 28R- 7130001 through 28R-7130019. PA-28R-200.................. 28R-30482, 28R-35001 through 28R-35820, 28R-7135001 through 28R-7135238, and 28R- 7235001 through 28R-7635545. PA-28R-201.................. 28R-7737002 through 28R-7837317, 2837001 through 2837061, and 2844001 through 2844171. PA-28R-201T................. 28R-7703001 through 28R-7803374 and 2803001 through 2803015. PA-28RT-201................. 28R-7918001 through 28R-8218026. PA-28RT-201T................ 28R-7931001 through 28R-8631005, and 2831001 through 2831038. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 11, Placard and Markings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a quality control issue at the manufacturer that resulted in the installation of fuel tank selector covers with the left and right fuel tank selector placards improperly located. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel management error. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in fuel starvation and loss of engine power in flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect Fuel Selector Cover Before further flight after February 7, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the left and right fuel selector cover placards for proper installation using Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017. If the fuel selectors placards are properly installed, no further action is required. (h) Install Temporary Fuel Selector Placards If improper (reversed clock positions) installation of the left and right fuel selector placards is found during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, fabricate and install temporary left and right fuel selector placards using Part II of Piper SB No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017. In lieu of installing the temporary placards required by this paragraph, you may install the permanent placards specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Install Permanent Fuel Selector Placards Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 7, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), replace the temporary placard installed in paragraph (h) of this AD with permanent left and right fuel selector placards using Part III of Piper SB No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017, unless already done in lieu of installing the temporary placards specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit is allowed for this AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following limitations: Flights are not to exceed a total of 100 hours TIS with temporary placards installed. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information, paragraph (l), of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Ronald Segall, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5541; fax: (404) 474- 5506; email: ronald.segall@faa.gov. (m) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1309, dated October 10, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com/technical-publications-documents/. (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. (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 January 16, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Special Condition 1 requires that each remain in effect for other battery hazardous quantities within the
individual cell within a rechargeable installations on these airplanes. airplane.
lithium battery be designed to maintain These special conditions contain the 4. Meet the requirements of § 25.863.
safe temperatures and pressures. Special additional safety standards that the 5. Not damage surrounding structure
Condition 2 addresses these same issues Administrator considers necessary to or adjacent systems, equipment, or
but for the entire battery. Special establish a level of safety equivalent to electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or
Condition 2 requires the battery be that established by the existing gases that may escape in such a way as
designed to prevent propagation of a airworthiness standards. to cause a major or more-severe failure
thermal event, such as self-sustained, condition.
uncontrolled increases in temperature Applicability
6. Have provisions to prevent any
or pressure from one cell to adjacent As discussed above, these special hazardous effect on airplane structure or
cells. conditions are applicable to Boeing systems caused by the maximum
Special Conditions 1 and 2 are Model DC3C airplanes as modified by amount of heat it can generate due to
intended to ensure that the cells and Preferred Improvements, LLC. Should any failure of it or its individual cells.
battery are designed to eliminate the Preferred Improvements, LLC, apply at 7. Have a failure sensing and warning
potential for uncontrollable failures. a later date for a supplemental type system to alert the flight crew if its
However, a certain number of failures certificate to modify any other model failure affects safe operation of the
will occur due to various factors beyond included on Type Certificate No. A699 airplane.
the control of the designer. Therefore, to incorporate the same novel or 8. If its function is required for safe
other special conditions are intended to unusual design feature, these special operation of the airplane, have a
protect the airplane and its occupants if conditions would apply to those models monitoring and warning feature that
failure occurs. as well. alerts the flight crew when its charge
Special Conditions 3, 7, and 8 are self- state falls below acceptable levels.
explanatory. Conclusion
9. Have a means to automatically
Special Condition 4 clarifies that the This action affects only a certain disconnect from its charging source in
flammable fluid fire-protection novel or unusual design feature on one the event of an over-temperature
requirements of § 25.863 apply to model of airplane. It is not a rule of condition, cell failure or battery failure.
rechargeable lithium battery general applicability.
installations. Section 25.863 is Note: A battery system consists of the
applicable to areas of the airplane that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 battery, battery charger and any protective,
could be exposed to flammable fluid monitoring and alerting circuitry or hardware
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting inside or outside of the battery. It also
leakage from airplane systems. and recordkeeping requirements. includes vents (where necessary) and
Rechargeable lithium batteries contain packaging. For the purpose of this special
electrolyte that is a flammable fluid. The authority citation for these
special conditions is as follows: condition, a battery and battery system are
Special Condition 5 requires each referred to as a battery.
rechargeable lithium battery installation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113,
to not damage surrounding structure or 44701, 44702, 44704. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
adjacent systems, equipment, or 17, 2018.
The Special Conditions
electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or Victor Wicklund,
gases that may escape in such a way as Accordingly, pursuant to the Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy
to cause a major or more severe failure authority delegated to me by the & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
condition. Special Condition 6 requires Administrator, the following special Service.
each rechargeable lithium battery conditions are issued as part of the type [FR Doc. 2018–01102 Filed 1–22–18; 8:45 am]
installation to have provisions to certification basis for Boeing Model BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
prevent any hazardous effect on DC3C airplanes as modified by Preferred
airplane structure or systems caused by Improvements, LLC.
the maximum amount of heat it can Rechargeable Lithium Battery DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
generate due to any failure of it or its Installations
individual cells. The means of meeting Federal Aviation Administration
special conditions 5 and 6 may be the In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through (4)
same, but they are independent at amendment 25–123, or § 25.1353(c)(1) 14 CFR Part 39
requirements addressing different through (4) at earlier amendments, each [Docket No. FAA–2018–0015; Product
hazards. Special Condition 5 addresses rechargeable lithium battery installation Identifier 2017–CE–045–AD; Amendment
corrosive fluids and gases, whereas must: 39–19158; AD 2018–02–05]
Special Condition 6 addresses heat. 1. Be designed to maintain safe cell
temperatures and pressures under all RIN 2120–AA64
Special Condition 9 requires
rechargeable lithium batteries to have foreseeable operating conditions to
Airworthiness Directives; Piper
‘‘automatic’’ means due to the fast prevent fire and explosion.
Aircraft, Inc.
acting nature of lithium battery 2. Be designed to prevent the
chemical reactions. Manual intervention occurrence of self-sustaining, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
would not be timely or effective in uncontrollable increases in temperature Administration (FAA), DOT.
mitigating the hazards associated with or pressure, and automatically control ACTION: Final rule; request for
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these batteries. the charge rate of each cell to protect comments.
These conditions apply to all against adverse operating conditions,
rechargeable lithium battery such as cell imbalance, back charging, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) overcharging and overheating. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
through (4) at amendment 25–123, or 3. Not emit explosive or toxic gases, Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–28–140,
§ 25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier either in normal operation or as a result PA–28–150, PA–28–151, PA–28–160,
amendments. These regulations will of its failure that may accumulate in PA–28–161, PA–28–180, PA–28–181,
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspect the left and right fuel tank selector .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ...... Not applicable ........ $42.50 $763,172.50
placards for proper installation.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would inspection. We have no way of might need this replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Install new fuel selector placards on the fuel selector .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ......................... $9.26 $51.76
cover.
According to the manufacturer, some In accordance with that order, issuance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of the costs of this AD may be covered of ADs is normally a function of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
under warranty, thereby reducing the Compliance and Airworthiness safety, Incorporation by reference,
cost impact on affected individuals. We Division, but during this transition Safety.
do not control warranty coverage for period, the Executive Director has
affected individuals. As a result, we delegated the authority to issue ADs Adoption of the Amendment
have included all costs in our cost applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Accordingly, under the authority
estimate. and domestic business jet transport delegated to me by the Administrator,
airplanes and associated appliances to the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Authority for This Rulemaking
the Director of the Policy and follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code Innovation Division.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Regulatory Findings
DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of This AD will not have federalism
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: implications under Executive Order ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more 13132. This AD will not have a continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s substantial direct effect on the States, on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority. the relationship between the national
We are issuing this rulemaking under government and the States, or on the § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government. directive (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2018–02–05 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
certify that this AD: Amendment 39–19158; Docket No.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FAA–2018–0015; Product Identifier
for practices, methods, and procedures
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2017–CE–045–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (a) Effective Date
is within the scope of that authority DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD is effective February 7, 2018.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (b) Affected ADs
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking in Alaska, and None.
action. (4) Will not have a significant (c) Applicability
This AD is issued in accordance with economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to the following Piper
authority delegated by the Executive on a substantial number of small entities Aircraft, Inc. airplane models and serial
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, under the criteria of the Regulatory numbers (S/Ns) that are certificated in any
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Flexibility Act. category:
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS AND S/NS
Model Serial No.
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PA–28–140 ................ 28–20001 through 28–26946; 28–7125001 through 28–7725290.
PA–28–150 ................ 28–03, 28–1 through 28–4377, and 28–1760A.
PA–28–151 ................ 28–741500l through 28–7715314.
PA–28–160 ................ 28–03, 28–1 through 28–4377, and 28–1760A.
PA–28–161 ................ 2841001 through 2841365, 28–7716001 through 28–8216300, 28–8316001 through 28–8616057, 2816001 through
2816109, 2816110 through 2816119, and 2842001 through 2842420.
PA–28–180 ................ 28–03, 28–671 through 28–5859, 28–7105001 through 28–7205318, 28–E13, and 28–7305001 through 28–7505261.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS AND S/NS—Continued
Model Serial No.
PA–28–181 ................ 28–769000l through 28–8690056, 28–8690061, 28–8690062, 289000l through 2890205, 2890206 through 2890231, and
2843001 through 2843879.
PA–28–236 ................ 28–7911001 through 28–8611008 and 2811001 through 2811050.
PA–28–201T .............. 28–7921001 through 28–7921095.
PA–28R–180 ............. 28R–30002 through 28R–31270 and 28R–7130001 through 28R–7130019.
PA–28R–200 ............. 28R–30482, 28R–35001 through 28R–35820, 28R–7135001 through 28R–7135238, and 28R–7235001 through 28R–
7635545.
PA–28R–201 ............. 28R–7737002 through 28R–7837317, 2837001 through 2837061, and 2844001 through 2844171.
PA–28R–201T ........... 28R–7703001 through 28R–7803374 and 2803001 through 2803015.
PA–28RT–201 ........... 28R–7918001 through 28R–8218026.
PA–28RT–201T ......... 28R–7931001 through 28R–8631005, and 2831001 through 2831038.
(d) Subject of 100 hours TIS with temporary placards www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ installed. locations.html.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
Code 11, Placard and Markings. (AMOCs) 16, 2018.
(e) Unsafe Condition (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, Melvin J. Johnson,
This AD was prompted by a quality control FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
issue at the manufacturer that resulted in the for this AD, if requested using the procedures Aircraft Certification Service.
installation of fuel tank selector covers with found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with [FR Doc. 2018–01059 Filed 1–22–18; 8:45 am]
the left and right fuel tank selector placards 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
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improperly located. We are issuing this AD principal inspector or local Flight Standards
to prevent fuel management error. The unsafe District Office, as appropriate. If sending
condition, if not addressed, could result in information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
fuel starvation and loss of engine power in
flight. the person identified in Related Information,
paragraph (l), of this AD. Federal Aviation Administration
(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector, 14 CFR Part 71
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1060; Airspace
done. of the local flight standards district office/
Docket No. 17–AEA–19]
certificate holding district office.
(g) Inspect Fuel Selector Cover
(l) Related Information Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Before further flight after February 7, 2018
For more information about this AD, Kane, PA
(the effective date of this AD), inspect the left
and right fuel selector cover placards for contact Ronald Segall, Aerospace Engineer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
proper installation using Part I of Piper Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Service Bulletin (SB) No.
(404) 474–5541; fax: (404) 474–5506; email: ACTION: Final rule; technical
1309, dated October 10, 2017. If the fuel
selectors placards are properly installed, no ronald.segall@faa.gov. amendment.
further action is required. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: This action amends the legal
(h) Install Temporary Fuel Selector Placards (1) The Director of the Federal Register description of the Class E airspace
If improper (reversed clock positions) approved the incorporation by reference extending upward from 700 feet above
installation of the left and right fuel selector (IBR) of the service information listed in this the surface at Kane Community Hospital
placards is found during the inspection paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Heliport, Kane, PA, by correcting the
required in paragraph (g) of this AD, before part 51. geographic coordinates of the heliport
further flight, fabricate and install temporary (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
and point in space coordinates. This
left and right fuel selector placards using Part action does not affect the boundaries or
II of Piper SB No. 1309, dated October 10, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
2017. In lieu of installing the temporary (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. operating requirements of the airspace.
placards required by this paragraph, you may 1309, dated October 10, 2017. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29,
install the permanent placards specified in (ii) Reserved. 2018. The Director of the Federal
paragraph (i) of this AD. (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service Register approves this incorporation by
information identified in this AD, contact reference action under title 1, Code of
(i) Install Permanent Fuel Selector Placards Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361;
internet: www.piper.com/technical- the annual revision of FAA Order
(TIS) after February 7, 2018 (the effective
date of this AD), replace the temporary publications-documents/. 7400.11 and publication of conforming
placard installed in paragraph (h) of this AD (4) You may view this service information amendments.
with permanent left and right fuel selector at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11.B
placards using Part III of Piper SB No. 1309, Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Airspace Designations and Reporting
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
dated October 10, 2017, unless already done information on the availability of this Points, and subsequent amendments can
in lieu of installing the temporary placards material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
airtraffic/publications/. For further
(j) Special Flight Permit National Archives and Records information, you can contact the
A special flight permit is allowed for this Administration (NARA). For information on Airspace Policy and Regulations Group,
AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following the availability of this material at NARA, call Federal Aviation Administration, 800
limitations: Flights are not to exceed a total 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
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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 February 7, 2018. | |
| Contact | Ronald Segall, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5541; fax: (404) 474-5506; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 3064 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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