83 FR 31850 - Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 132 (July 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 132 (July 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-14080 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31850-31853] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14080] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0606; Product Identifier 2018-CE-018-AD; Amendment 39-19321; AD 2018-14-01] 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. (Piper) Models PA-46-600TP (M600) airplanes. This AD requires inserting temporary airspeed limitations into the pilot's operating handbook, installing a temporary placard, inspecting rivets on the cockpit canopy above the left and right cockpit side windows, and installing a repair kit based on the findings of the rivet inspection. This AD was prompted by a report of undersized fasteners installed during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 25, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 25, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by August 24, 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, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com. 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-2018-0606. 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- 0606; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5548; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report from Piper that some rivets installed through the fuselage skin at the cockpit area during manufacture are below the minimum required strength on certain Model PA-46-600TP (M600) airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the skin joint resulting in loss of pressurization or fuselage structural failure. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. The service bulletin describes procedures for incorporating temporary airspeed limitations into the pilot's operating handbook (POH) and fabricating and installing an airspeed limitations placard on the airplane until an inspection is completed and a minimum of 16 specific rivets are replaced. The service bulletin also describes procedures for the inspection of the rivets on the cockpit canopy above the left and right cockpit side window and the replacement of the rivets. This service information is reasonably available because the [[Page 31851]] 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 inserting temporary airspeed limitations into the POH, installing a temporary placard with the airspeed limitations in the cockpit, inspecting the rivets on the cockpit canopy above the left and right cockpit side windows, and installing a repair kit based on the findings of the inspection. 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 undersized and understrength rivets through the fuselage skin at the cockpit area could result in failure of the skin joint, which could result in loss of pressurization or fuselage structural failure. 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- 0606 and product identifier 2018-CE-018-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 31 airplanes, of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insert airspeed limitations into .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable........... $42.50 $1,317.50 the POH and install an airspeed per hour = $42.50. temporary placard. Inspect the size of the cockpit 2 work-hours (1 Not applicable........... 170 5,270 side window rivets. work-hour on each side) x $85 per hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. Each airplane would require one of the kits on each side based on the inspection. We have presented what the cost on U.S. operators would be for each kit on both sides even though each airplane would have one of the two kits on each side and could have different kits on each side. This would make the total cost on U.S. operators significantly less, but we have no way of determining how many would require each kit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace rivets using Rivet 16 work-hours (8 work- $6 ($3 each side).... $1,366 $42,346 Replacement Kit, Piper part hours each side) x number P/N 88623-701. $85 per hour = $1,360. Replace rivets using Rivet 60 work-hours (30 244 ($122 each side). 5,344 165,664 Replacement Kit, Piper part work-hours each number P/N 88624-701. side) x $85 per hour = $5,100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 31852]] 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 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): 2018-14-01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-19321; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0606; Product Identifier 2018-CE-018-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 25, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-46- 600TP (M600) airplanes, serial numbers 4698004 through 4698041, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5330, Fuselage Skin. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report from Piper of rivets installed through the fuselage skin at the cockpit area during manufacture that are below the minimum required strength. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the skin joint, which could result in loss of pressurization or fuselage structural failure. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Insert Temporary Airspeed Limitations Into Pilot's Operating Handbook (1) Before further flight after July 25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), insert the temporary airspeed limitations page into the pilot's operating handbook (POH), following the instructions in Part 1 of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. (2) The insertion of the temporary operating limitations page into the POH may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane records showing compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (h) Temporary Placard (1) Before further flight after July 25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), install onto the cockpit instrument panel Placard--Flight Limitations, Piper P/N 46G110013-701, following the instructions in Part 1, paragraph 2.a. of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018; or fabricate a placard from locally sourced materials following the instructions in Part 1, paragraph 2.a.1 and 2.a.2 of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. (2) This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (i) Install Rivet Replacement Kit (1) At the next inspection after July 25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), but no later than the next 100 hours time-in- service (TIS) after July 25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the rivets at the canopy area above both cockpit side windows, determine their size, and replace with either Rivet Replacement Kit Piper part number (P/N) 88623-701, Revision A or Rivet Replacement Kit Piper P/N 88624-701, Revision A, as applicable, following Part II of the instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. (2) After the rivets have been replaced following the requirement in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, the temporary airspeed limitations required in paragraph (g) and (h) of this AD are no longer in effect, and you should remove the temporary airspeed limitations page inserted into the POH that was required for compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD, and the temporary placard required for compliance with paragraph (h) of this AD, and update aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This AD allows credit for doing the actions required in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD using Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1318, dated December 20, 2017; or Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1318A, dated March 6, 2018, if done before the effective date of this AD. (k) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit is allowed per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following limitations: No special flight permit is required for the POH insertion. A one-time special flight with fuel stops is permitted to the Piper service facility for the inspection and replacement. Maximum operating speed (V mo ) is restricted to 230 knots calibrated air speed (KCAS). (l) 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 paragraph (m) 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. (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2018-02-05 are not approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with this AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. [[Page 31853]] (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5548; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. (n) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. (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 June 22, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, AIR-601. 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biobased carbon in the product as a availability of this material at the FAA,
percent of the weight (mass) of the total 14 CFR Part 39 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
organic carbon in the finished product. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0606; Product on the internet at http://
Identifier 2018–CE–018–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
(c) Preference compliance date. No
39–19321; AD 2018–14–01] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
later than July 10, 2019, procuring 0606.
agencies, in accordance with this part, RIN 2120–AA64
will give a procurement preference for Examining the AD Docket
qualifying biobased Intermediates— Airworthiness Directives; Piper
You may examine the AD docket on
Oils, Fats, and Waxes. By that date, Aircraft, Inc.
the internet at http://
Federal agencies responsible for drafting AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
or reviewing specifications for products Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
to be procured shall ensure that the ACTION: Final rule; request for 0606; or in person at Docket Operations
relevant specifications require the use of comments. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
biobased Intermediates—Oils, Fats, and through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Waxes. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The AD docket contains this final rule,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the regulatory evaluation, any
§ 3201.119 Intermediates—Rubber Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA– comments received, and other
Materials. 46–600TP (M600) airplanes. This AD information. The street address for
(a) Definition. Intermediates—Rubber requires inserting temporary airspeed Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
Materials are used in finished products limitations into the pilot’s operating 5527) is listed above. Comments will be
such as rubber gloves, vehicle tires, handbook, installing a temporary available in the AD docket shortly after
footwear, sports apparel and equipment, placard, inspecting rivets on the cockpit receipt.
bedding and pillow foams, tubing, canopy above the left and right cockpit FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
catheters, gasketing, or cosmetic side windows, and installing a repair kit McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
based on the findings of the rivet Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia
adhesives and bases.
inspection. This AD was prompted by a Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
(b) Minimum biobased content. The report of undersized fasteners installed telephone: (404) 474–5548; fax: (404)
Federal preferred procurement product during manufacturing. We are issuing 474–5606; email: william.mccully@
must have a minimum biobased content this AD to address the unsafe condition faa.gov.
of at least 96 percent, which shall be on these products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
based on the amount of qualifying DATES: This AD is effective July 25,
biobased carbon in the product as a 2018. Discussion
percent of the weight (mass) of the total The Director of the Federal Register We received a report from Piper that
organic carbon in the finished product. approved the incorporation by reference some rivets installed through the
(c) Preference compliance date. No of a certain publication listed in this AD fuselage skin at the cockpit area during
later than July 10, 2019, procuring as of July 25, 2018. manufacture are below the minimum
agencies, in accordance with this part, We must receive comments on this required strength on certain Model PA–
will give a procurement preference for AD by August 24, 2018. 46–600TP (M600) airplanes. This
qualifying biobased Intermediates— ADDRESSES: You may send comments, condition, if not corrected, could result
Rubber Materials. By that date, Federal using the procedures found in 14 CFR in failure of the skin joint resulting in
agencies responsible for drafting or 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following loss of pressurization or fuselage
reviewing specifications for products to methods: structural failure. We are issuing this
be procured shall ensure that the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to AD to correct the unsafe condition on
relevant specifications require the use of http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the these products.
biobased Intermediates—Rubber instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Related Service Information Under 1
Materials. CFR Part 51
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Donald K. Bice, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Deputy Assistant Secretary For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Service Bulletin No. 1318B, dated June
Administration, U.S. Department of W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 7, 2018. The service bulletin describes
Agriculture. Washington, DC 20590. procedures for incorporating temporary
[FR Doc. 2018–14594 Filed 7–9–18; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of airspeed limitations into the pilot’s
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– operating handbook (POH) and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room fabricating and installing an airspeed
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, limitations placard on the airplane until
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. an inspection is completed and a
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, minimum of 16 specific rivets are
except Federal holidays. replaced. The service bulletin also
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For service information identified in describes procedures for the inspection
this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft, of the rivets on the cockpit canopy
Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, above the left and right cockpit side
Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567– window and the replacement of the
4361; internet: www.piper.com. You rivets. This service information is
may view this service information at the reasonably available because the
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delegated the authority to issue ADs (d) Subject (2) After the rivets have been replaced
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ following the requirement in paragraph (i)(1)
balloons, airships, domestic business jet Air Transport Association (ATA) of America of this AD, the temporary airspeed
transport airplanes, and associated Code 5330, Fuselage Skin. limitations required in paragraph (g) and (h)
appliances to the Director of the Policy of this AD are no longer in effect, and you
(e) Unsafe Condition should remove the temporary airspeed
and Innovation Division. This AD was prompted by a report from limitations page inserted into the POH that
Regulatory Findings Piper of rivets installed through the fuselage was required for compliance with paragraph
skin at the cockpit area during manufacture (g) of this AD, and the temporary placard
This AD will not have federalism that are below the minimum required required for compliance with paragraph (h)
implications under Executive Order strength. We are issuing this AD to prevent of this AD, and update aircraft records
13132. This AD will not have a failure of the skin joint, which could result showing compliance with this AD in
substantial direct effect on the States, on in loss of pressurization or fuselage structural accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through
the relationship between the national failure.
(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record
government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance must be maintained as required by 14 CFR
distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already (j) Credit for Previous Actions
levels of government. done.
This AD allows credit for doing the actions
For the reasons discussed above, I (g) Insert Temporary Airspeed Limitations required in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD
certify that this AD: Into Pilot’s Operating Handbook using Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1318, dated
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) Before further flight after July 25, 2018 December 20, 2017; or Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (the effective date of this AD), insert the No. 1318A, dated March 6, 2018, if done
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under temporary airspeed limitations page into the before the effective date of this AD.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures pilot’s operating handbook (POH), following
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), the instructions in Part 1 of Piper Aircraft, (k) Special Flight Permit
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated A special flight permit is allowed per 14
in Alaska, and June 7, 2018. CFR 39.23 with the following limitations: No
(2) The insertion of the temporary special flight permit is required for the POH
(4) Will not have a significant
operating limitations page into the POH may insertion. A one-time special flight with fuel
economic impact, positive or negative, be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) stops is permitted to the Piper service facility
on a substantial number of small entities holding at least a private pilot certificate and for the inspection and replacement.
under the criteria of the Regulatory must be entered into the airplane records Maximum operating speed (Vmo) is restricted
Flexibility Act. showing compliance with paragraph (g) of to 230 knots calibrated air speed (KCAS).
this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation record must be maintained as required by 14 (AMOCs)
safety, Incorporation by reference, CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
Safety. (h) Temporary Placard FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(1) Before further flight after July 25, 2018 for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Adoption of the Amendment found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
(the effective date of this AD), install onto the
Accordingly, under the authority cockpit instrument panel Placard—Flight 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
delegated to me by the Administrator, Limitations, Piper P/N 46G110013–701, principal inspector or local Flight Standards
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as following the instructions in Part 1, District Office, as appropriate. If sending
follows: paragraph 2.a. of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service information directly to the manager of the
Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018; certification office, send it to the attention of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS or fabricate a placard from locally sourced the person identified in paragraph (m) of this
DIRECTIVES materials following the instructions in Part 1, AD.
paragraph 2.a.1 and 2.a.2 of Piper Aircraft, (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated notify your appropriate principal inspector,
June 7, 2018. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
continues to read as follows: (2) This action may be performed by the of the local flight standards district office/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a certificate holding district office.
private pilot certificate and must be entered (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2018–02–05
§ 39.13 [Amended] into the aircraft records showing compliance are not approved as AMOCs for the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR corresponding provisions of this AD.
43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR (4) For service information that contains
the following new airworthiness 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
directive (AD): steps that are labeled as Required for
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, Compliance (RC), the provisions of
2018–14–01 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: 121.380, or 135.439.
paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
Amendment 39–19321; Docket No. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
(i) Install Rivet Replacement Kit
FAA–2018–0606; Product Identifier substeps under an RC step and any figures
2018–CE–018–AD. (1) At the next inspection after July 25,
2018 (the effective date of this AD), but no identified in an RC step, must be done to
(a) Effective Date later than the next 100 hours time-in-service comply with this AD. An AMOC is required
This AD is effective July 25, 2018. (TIS) after July 25, 2018 (the effective date of for any deviations to RC steps, including
this AD), inspect the rivets at the canopy area substeps and identified figures.
(b) Affected ADs above both cockpit side windows, determine (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
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None. their size, and replace with either Rivet deviated from using accepted methods in
Replacement Kit Piper part number (P/N) accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(c) Applicability 88623–701, Revision A or Rivet Replacement or inspection program without obtaining
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Kit Piper P/N 88624–701, Revision A, as approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
(Piper) Model PA–46–600TP (M600) applicable, following Part II of the including substeps and identified figures, can
airplanes, serial numbers 4698004 through instructions in Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service still be done as specified, and the airplane
4698041, certificated in any category. Bulletin (SB) No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
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(m) Related Information accommodates airspace reconfiguration airspace. This regulation is within the
For more information about this AD, due to the decommissioning of scope of that authority as it amends
contact Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer, Aberdeen non-directional radio beacon Class D and Class E airspace at Phillips
FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB AAF, Aberdeen, MD, to support IFR
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; approaches. Controlled airspace is operations at the airport.
telephone: (404) 474–5548; fax: (404) 474– necessary for the safety and
5606; email: william.mccully@faa.gov. History
management of instrument flight rules
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference (IFR) operations at this airport. This The FAA published a notice of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register action also updates the geographic proposed rulemaking in the Federal
approved the incorporation by reference coordinates of the airport, and replaces Register (83 FR 16259, April 16, 2018)
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the outdated term Airport/Facility for Docket No. FAA–2018–0128 to
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Directory with the term Chart amend Class D airspace, Class E
part 51. Supplement in the legal descriptions of airspace designated as an extension to a
(2) You must use this service information associated Class D and E airspace. Class D surface area, and Class E
as applicable to do the actions required by airspace area extending upward from
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal 700 feet or more above the surface at
No. 1318B, dated June 7, 2018. Register approves this incorporation by Phillips Army Air Field, Aberdeen, MD.
(ii) Reserved. reference action under title 1, Code of Interested parties were invited to
(3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to participate in this rulemaking effort by
information identified in this AD, contact the annual revision of FAA Order submitting written comments on the
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero 7400.11 and publication of conforming proposal to the FAA. No comments
Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361; amendments. were received.
internet: www.piper.com/technical- Subsequent to publication, the FAA
publications-documents/. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(4) You may view this service information Airspace Designations and Reporting found the geographic coordinates for
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Points, and subsequent amendments can Phillips AAF were incorrect. This action
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ corrects that error.
information on the availability of this air_traffic/publications/. For further Class D and E airspace designations
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. information, you can contact the are published in paragraph 5000, 6004,
(5) You may view this service information Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
that is incorporated by reference at the Administration, 800 Independence 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and
National Archives and Records effective September 15, 2017, which is
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// also available for inspection at the part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- National Archives and Records designations listed in this document
locations.html. Administration (NARA). For will be published subsequently in the
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June information on the availability of FAA Order.
22, 2018. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Availability and Summary of
Melvin J. Johnson, 741–6030, or go to https:// Documents for Incorporation by
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Reference
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
Director, Policy and Innovation Division, ibr-locations.html.
AIR–601. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace This document amends FAA Order
Designations and Reporting Points, is 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
[FR Doc. 2018–14080 Filed 7–9–18; 8:45 am]
published yearly and effective on Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
September 15. and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION John Fornito, Operations Support listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Administration, 1701 Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; air traffic service routes, and reporting
14 CFR Part 71 telephone (404) 305–6364. points.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0128; Airspace SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rule
Docket No. 18–AEA–3] Authority for This Rulemaking This amendment to Title 14, Code of
RIN 2120–AA66 The FAA’s authority to issue rules Federal Regulations (14 CFR) amends
regarding aviation safety is found in part 71 by:
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Title 49 of the United States Code. Amending Class D airspace at Phillips
Class E Airspace; Aberdeen, MD Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the AAF, Aberdeen, MD, by updating the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority of the FAA Administrator. geographic coordinates of the airfield;
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, and
ACTION: Final rule. describes in more detail the scope of the Amending Class E airspace designated
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is as an extension to a Class D surface area
SUMMARY: This amends Class D airspace, promulgated under the authority to within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Class E airspace designated as an described in Subtitle VII, Part A, AAF, and within 2 miles each side of
extension to a Class D surface area, and Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that the 028° bearing from Phillips AAF,
Class E airspace area extending upward section, the FAA is charged with extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 9
from 700 feet or more above the surface prescribing regulations to assign the use miles northeast of the airport. The
at Phillips Army Air Field (AAF), of airspace necessary to ensure the northeast extension from the Aberdeen
Aberdeen, MD. This action safety of aircraft and the efficient use of NDB is removed due to the
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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 July 25, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5548; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31850 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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