83 FR 32563 - Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 135 (July 13, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 135 (July 13, 2018)
| Page Range | 32563-32565 | |
| FR Document | 2018-14686 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32563-32565] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14686] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 32563]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0003; Product Identifier 2017-CE-033-AD; Amendment 39-19326; AD 2018-14-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) (AD) 2017-07- 10 for certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 required fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the inspection results to the FAA. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aileron hinge support, installation of the aileron hinge support reinforcement kit, and incorporation of revised pages into the service manual. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 17, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 17, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 12, 2017 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net; internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0003. 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- 0003; 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 address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017) (``AD 2017-07-10''), and add a new AD. AD 2017-07-10 applied to certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 required fabricating and installing a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspecting the aileron hinge rib and support, and reporting the inspection results to the FAA. We issued AD 2017-07-10 to prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2018 (83 FR 1311). The NPRM was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. The NPRM proposed to retain the placard and one-time inspection requirements of AD 2017-07-10 and remove the reporting requirement. The NPRM also proposed to require repetitive inspections of the aileron hinge support, installation of the aileron hinge support reinforcement kit, and incorporation of revised pages into the service manual. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Remove the Reinforcement Kit Requirement Scott Austin, Chris Murley, Moritz Bartsch, David Trost, and an anonymous individual requested the AD not require installation of the reinforcement kit. In support of this request, the commenters state the airplanes with failures that prompted the AD had different horsepower, different wingtips, and were used repeatedly in ``hard'' aerobatic operations. The commenters felt that airplanes with these design differences and those used in normal operations would be safely mitigated with repetitive inspections and installation of the reinforcement kit only if cracks are found. We do not agree. The commenters did not provide data to support a position that the unsafe condition is affected by the differences in horsepower or wing design. Additionally, all Model 8KCAB airplanes are certificated to the same operational limits. We have no safety basis to only rely on 100-hour/annual inspections to mitigate the unsafe condition. We have not changed this AD based on this comment. Additional Changes Made to This AD We have deleted paragraph (g)(1) of the NPRM and renumbered paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) to (g)(1) and (g)(2) respectively in this AD. Paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of the NPRM basically presented the actions that were [[Page 32564]] specified in paragraph (g)(1) of the NPRM, thus making it redundant and unnecessary. We have also corrected minor typographical errors in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(3), and (h)(4) in this AD. Lastly, we have clarified the document title of the airworthiness limitations in paragraphs (h)(6) and (h)(7) in this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for the changes described previously. These changes are consistent with the intent of the proposals in the NPRM and will not increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442); American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 444 Initial Revision, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444); and page 4-1, Manual Revision B, of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5-9, Manual Revision B, of the Time and Maintenance Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, and included in American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. ACAC SL No. 442 describes procedures and inspection intervals for inspection of the aileron hinge rib and hinge support. ACAC SL No. 444 provides instructions for the installation of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit. Page 4-1 and page 5-9 are revised pages that add a repetitive inspection to the 8KCAB Service Manual, SM-601, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 64 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabrication of placard, inspection 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $100 $270.00 $17,280 of aileron hinge rib and support. = $170.00. Repetitive 100-hour TIS inspections 1.5 work-hours x $85 per N/A 127.50 8,160 hour = $127.50. Installation of aileron hinge 50 work-hours x $85 per 2,200 6,450 412,800 support reinforcement kit. hour = $4,250. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2018-14-06 American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Amendment 39-19326; Docket No. FAA-2018-0003; Product Identifier 2017-CE-033-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 17, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-07-10, Amendment 39-18849 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017) (``AD 2017-07-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to any American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplane, certificated in any category, that either has: [[Page 32565]] (1) A serial number in the range of 1116-2012 through 1120-2012 or 1122-2012 through 1170-2017; or (2) Is equipped with part number 4-2142 exposed balance ailerons. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 2017-07-10 was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. This AD incorporates a newly designed aileron hinge support reinforcement kit. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Restrict Airplane Operation (1) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 (the effective date retained from AD 2017-07-10), fabricate a placard using at least \1/8\ inch letters with the words ``AEROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED'' on it and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view. (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. (h) Inspection and Reinforcement (1) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the effective date retained from AD 2017-07-10), inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or other damage by following American Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, or American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442, Revision A). (2) If no cracks or other damage is found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard prohibiting aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD can be removed. (3) Within 100 hours TIS from the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or within 10 hours TIS after August 17, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for cracks or other damage following ACAC SL No. 442, Revision A. (4) If cracks or other damage is found during any inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) or (3) of this AD, before further flight, replace any retained parts or structure that are cracked or damaged, and install the aileron hinge reinforcement kit by following American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 444, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444). Unless already removed as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, after completing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, the placard prohibiting aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD can be removed. (5) Within 400 hours after the initial inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if not already done as required in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD, install the aileron hinge reinforcement kit following the procedures in ACAC SL No. 444. (6) After installation of the aileron hinge reinforcement kit required in paragraph (h)(4) or (5) of this AD, as applicable, insert page 4-1, Manual Revision B, of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5-9, Manual Revision B, of the Time and Maintenance Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, from the American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the maintenance program (service manual). (7) Installing the aileron hinge reinforcement kit as required in paragraph (h)(4) or (h)(5) of this AD and the insertion of page 4-1, Manual Revision B, of the Airworthiness Limitations section and page 5-9, Manual Revision B, of the Time and Maintenance Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, of the American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the maintenance program (e.g., service manual), as required in paragraph (h)(6) of this AD is terminating action to this AD. The revised Airworthiness Limitations section includes a 100- hour/annual inspection requirement for the aileron hinge supports. (i) Reporting Requirement Although ACAC SL No. 442, Revision A, and ACAC SL No. 444 specify submitting certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. (j) Special Flight Permit No aerobatic flight permitted with a special flight permit. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in 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 Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294- 7834; email: wess.rouse@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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, Revision A, dated August 18, 2017. (ii) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 444, Initial Revision, dated August 18, 2017. (iii) Page 4-1, Manual Revision B, of the Airworthiness Limitations section of American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017; (iv) Page 5-9, Manual Revision B, of the Time and Maintenance Checks section of American Champion Aircraft Corporation SM-601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 12, 2017 (82 FR 17542, April 12, 2017). (i) American Champion Aircraft Corporation Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net; internet: http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. (5) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (6) 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 29, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-14686 Filed 7-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![32563
Rules and Regulations Federal Register
Vol. 83, No. 135
Friday, July 13, 2018
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., The NPRM published in the Federal
contains regulatory documents having general Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: Register on January 11, 2018 (83 FR
applicability and legal effect, most of which (262) 534–6315; fax: (262) 534–2395; 1311). The NPRM was prompted by a
are keyed to and codified in the Code of email: aca-engineering@tds.net; report of a cracked hinge support and
Federal Regulations, which is published under internet: http://www.americanchampion cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
aircraft.com/service-letters.html. You partial loss of control with the aileron
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by may review copies of the referenced binding against the cove. The NPRM
the Superintendent of Documents. service information at the FAA, Policy proposed to retain the placard and one-
and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, time inspection requirements of AD
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 2017–07–10 and remove the reporting
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this requirement. The NPRM also proposed
material at the FAA, call (816) 329– to require repetitive inspections of the
Federal Aviation Administration 4148. It is also available on the internet aileron hinge support, installation of the
at http://www.regulations.gov by aileron hinge support reinforcement kit,
14 CFR Part 39 searching for and locating Docket No. and incorporation of revised pages into
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0003; Product FAA–2018–0003. the service manual. We are issuing this
Identifier 2017–CE–033–AD; Amendment AD to address the unsafe condition on
39–19326; AD 2018–14–06] Examining the AD Docket these products.
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on Comments
the internet at http://
We gave the public the opportunity to
Airworthiness Directives; American www.regulations.gov by searching for
participate in developing this AD. The
Champion Aircraft Corp. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
following presents the comments
0003; or in person at Docket Operations
AGENCY: Federal Aviation received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Administration (FAA), DOT. response to each comment.
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
ACTION: Final rule. The AD docket contains this final rule, Request To Remove the Reinforcement
the regulatory evaluation, any Kit Requirement
SUMMARY: We are superseding
comments received, and other Scott Austin, Chris Murley, Moritz
Airworthiness Directive (AD) (AD)
information. The address for Docket Bartsch, David Trost, and an anonymous
2017–07–10 for certain American
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is individual requested the AD not require
Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model
U.S. Department of Transportation, installation of the reinforcement kit. In
8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017–07–10
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, support of this request, the commenters
required fabrication and installation of a
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey state the airplanes with failures that
placard to prohibit aerobatic flight,
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. prompted the AD had different
inspection of the aileron hinge rib and
support, and a reporting requirement of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: horsepower, different wingtips, and
the inspection results to the FAA. This Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program were used repeatedly in ‘‘hard’’
AD requires repetitive inspections of the Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, aerobatic operations. The commenters
aileron hinge support, installation of the Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; felt that airplanes with these design
aileron hinge support reinforcement kit, telephone: (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) differences and those used in normal
and incorporation of revised pages into 294–7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov. operations would be safely mitigated
the service manual. This AD was with repetitive inspections and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prompted by a report of a cracked hinge installation of the reinforcement kit only
support and cracked hinge ribs, which Discussion if cracks are found.
resulted in partial loss of control with We do not agree. The commenters did
We issued a notice of proposed not provide data to support a position
the aileron binding against the cove. We rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe that the unsafe condition is affected by
part 39 to remove AD 2017–07–10, the differences in horsepower or wing
condition on these products. Amendment 39–18849 (82 FR 17542, design. Additionally, all Model 8KCAB
DATES: This AD is effective August 17, April 12, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–07–10’’), and airplanes are certificated to the same
2018. add a new AD. AD 2017–07–10 applied operational limits. We have no safety
The Director of the Federal Register to certain American Champion Aircraft basis to only rely on 100-hour/annual
approved the incorporation by reference Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. inspections to mitigate the unsafe
of certain publications listed in this AD AD 2017–07–10 required fabricating and condition. We have not changed this AD
as of August 17, 2018. installing a placard to prohibit aerobatic based on this comment.
The Director of the Federal Register flight, inspecting the aileron hinge rib
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
approved the incorporation by reference and support, and reporting the Additional Changes Made to This AD
of a certain other publication listed in inspection results to the FAA. We We have deleted paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD as of April 12, 2017 (82 FR issued AD 2017–07–10 to prevent the NPRM and renumbered paragraphs
17542, April 12, 2017). failure of the aileron support structure, (g)(2) and (g)(3) to (g)(1) and (g)(2)
ADDRESSES: For service information which may lead to excessive deflection, respectively in this AD. Paragraphs
identified in this final rule, contact binding of the control surface, and (g)(2) and (g)(3) of the NPRM basically
American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. potential loss of control. presented the actions that were
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 Jul 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_32698/page/1.svg)
![32564 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of the operator nor increase the scope of the describes procedures and inspection
NPRM, thus making it redundant and AD. intervals for inspection of the aileron
unnecessary. hinge rib and hinge support. ACAC SL
Related Service Information Under 1
We have also corrected minor No. 444 provides instructions for the
CFR Part 51
typographical errors in paragraphs installation of the aileron hinge
(h)(1), (h)(3), and (h)(4) in this AD. We reviewed American Champion reinforcement kit. Page 4–1 and page
Lastly, we have clarified the Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, 5–9 are revised pages that add a
document title of the airworthiness Revision A, dated August 18, 2017 repetitive inspection to the 8KCAB
limitations in paragraphs (h)(6) and (ACAC SL No. 442); American Service Manual, SM–601, Reissue B,
(h)(7) in this AD. Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter dated October 3, 2017. This service
444 Initial Revision, dated August 18, information is reasonably available
Conclusion 2017 (ACAC SL No. 444); and page because the interested parties have
We reviewed the relevant data, 4–1, Manual Revision B, of the access to it through their normal course
considered the comments received, and Airworthiness Limitations section and of business or by the means identified
determined that air safety and the page 5–9, Manual Revision B, of the in the ADDRESSES section.
public interest require adopting this Time and Maintenance Checks section,
final rule as proposed, except for the both dated October 3, 2017, and Costs of Compliance
changes described previously. These included in American Champion We estimate that this AD affects 64
changes are consistent with the intent of Aircraft Corporation SM–601 8KCAB airplanes of U.S. registry.
the proposals in the NPRM and will not Service Manual, Reissue B, dated We estimate the following costs to
increase the economic burden on any October 3, 2017. ACAC SL No. 442 comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Fabrication of placard, inspection of aileron 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170.00 ........ $100 $270.00 $17,280
hinge rib and support.
Repetitive 100-hour TIS inspections ............... 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50 ..... N/A 127.50 8,160
Installation of aileron hinge support reinforce- 50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,250 ........ 2,200 6,450 412,800
ment kit.
Authority for This Rulemaking balloons, airships, domestic business jet Adoption of the Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code transport airplanes, and associated Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue appliances to the Director of the Policy delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, and Innovation Division. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Section 106, describes the authority of Regulatory Findings follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more We have determined that this AD will PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s not have federalism implications under DIRECTIVES
authority. Executive Order 13132. This AD will
We are issuing this rulemaking under not have a substantial direct effect on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the States, on the relationship between continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, the national government and the States, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
air commerce by prescribing regulations For the reasons discussed above, I removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for practices, methods, and procedures certify that this AD: 2017–07–10, Amendment 39–18849 (82
the Administrator finds necessary for FR 17542, April 12, 2017), and adding
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD:
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2018–14–06 American Champion Aircraft
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Corp.: Amendment 39–19326; Docket
that is likely to exist or develop on No. FAA–2018–0003; Product Identifier
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2017–CE–033–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking
action. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(a) Effective Date
This AD is issued in accordance with in Alaska, and
This AD is effective August 17, 2018.
authority delegated by the Executive (4) Will not have a significant
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. on a substantial number of small entities This AD replaces AD 2017–07–10,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
In accordance with that order, issuance under the criteria of the Regulatory Amendment 39–18849 (82 FR 17542, April
of ADs is normally a function of the Flexibility Act. 12, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–07–10’’).
Compliance and Airworthiness List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (c) Applicability
Division, but during this transition This AD applies to any American
period, the Executive Director has Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB
delegated the authority to issue ADs safety, Incorporation by reference, airplane, certificated in any category, that
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Safety. either has:
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 Jul 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_32698/page/2.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 32565
(1) A serial number in the range of 1116– aileron hinge reinforcement kit by following (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) 294–7834; email:
2012 through 1120–2012 or 1122–2012 American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service wess.rouse@faa.gov.
through 1170–2017; or Letter 444, dated August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL
(2) Is equipped with part number 4–2142 No. 444). Unless already removed as (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
exposed balance ailerons. specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, after (1) The Director of the Federal Register
completing the corrective actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
(d) Subject
this paragraph, the placard prohibiting (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
this AD can be removed. part 51.
Code 57, Wings. (5) Within 400 hours after the initial
(2) You must use this service information
(e) Unsafe Condition inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, if not already done as required in as applicable to do the actions required by
AD 2017–07–10 was prompted by a report this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD, install the aileron
of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge (i) American Champion Aircraft Corp.
hinge reinforcement kit following the
ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control Service Letter 442, Revision A, dated August
procedures in ACAC SL No. 444.
with the aileron binding against the cove. 18, 2017.
(6) After installation of the aileron hinge
This AD incorporates a newly designed
reinforcement kit required in paragraph (h)(4) (ii) American Champion Aircraft Corp.
aileron hinge support reinforcement kit. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the or (5) of this AD, as applicable, insert page Service Letter 444, Initial Revision, dated
aileron support structure, which may lead to 4–1, Manual Revision B, of the Airworthiness August 18, 2017.
excessive deflection, binding of the control Limitations section and page 5–9, Manual (iii) Page 4–1, Manual Revision B, of the
surface, and potential loss of control. Revision B, of the Time and Maintenance Airworthiness Limitations section of
Checks section, both dated October 3, 2017, American Champion Aircraft Corporation
(f) Compliance from the American Champion Aircraft
SM–601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B,
Comply with this AD within the Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service Manual,
dated October 3, 2017;
compliance times specified, unless already Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017, into the
maintenance program (service manual). (iv) Page 5–9, Manual Revision B, of the
done.
(7) Installing the aileron hinge Time and Maintenance Checks section of
(g) Restrict Airplane Operation reinforcement kit as required in paragraph American Champion Aircraft Corporation
(1) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 (h)(4) or (h)(5) of this AD and the insertion SM–601 8KCAB Service Manual, Reissue B,
(the effective date retained from AD 2017– of page 4–1, Manual Revision B, of the dated October 3, 2017.
07–10), fabricate a placard using at least 1⁄8 Airworthiness Limitations section and page (3) The following service information was
inch letters with the words ‘‘AEROBATIC 5–9, Manual Revision B, of the Time and approved for IBR on April 12, 2017 (82 FR
FLIGHT PROHIBITED’’ on it and install the Maintenance Checks section, both dated 17542, April 12, 2017).
placard on the instrument panel within the October 3, 2017, of the American Champion (i) American Champion Aircraft
pilot’s clear view. Aircraft Corporation SM–601 8KCAB Service Corporation Service Letter 442, dated
(2) This action may be performed by the Manual, Reissue B, dated October 3, 2017,
February 16, 2017.
owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a into the maintenance program (e.g., service
private pilot certificate and must be entered manual), as required in paragraph (h)(6) of (ii) Reserved.
into the aircraft records showing compliance this AD is terminating action to this AD. The (4) For service information identified in
with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR revised Airworthiness Limitations section this AD, contact American Champion
43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR includes a 100- hour/annual inspection Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be requirement for the aileron hinge supports. Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 53167; telephone: (262) 534–6315; fax: (262)
121.380, or 135.439. (i) Reporting Requirement
534–2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net;
Although ACAC SL No. 442, Revision A, internet: http://www.americanchampion
(h) Inspection and Reinforcement and ACAC SL No. 444 specify submitting aircraft.com/service-letters.html.
(1) Within the next 10 hours time-in- certain information to the manufacturer, this
service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the (5) You may view this referenced service
AD does not require that action.
effective date retained from AD 2017–07–10), information at the FAA, Policy and
inspect the aileron hinge rib and support for (j) Special Flight Permit Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
cracks or other damage by following No aerobatic flight permitted with a special Missouri 64106. For information on the
American Champion Aircraft Corporation flight permit. availability of this material at the FAA, call
Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, (816) 329–4148.
2017, or American Champion Aircraft Corp. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) (6) You may view this service information
Service Letter (SL) 442, Revision A, dated that is incorporated by reference at the
August 18, 2017 (ACAC SL No. 442, (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch,
National Archives and Records
Revision A). FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
Administration (NARA). For information on
(2) If no cracks or other damage is found for this AD, if requested using the procedures
during the initial inspection required in found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the placard 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
prohibiting aerobatic flight required in principal inspector or local Flight Standards www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD can be removed. District Office, as appropriate. If sending locations.html.
(3) Within 100 hours TIS from the initial information directly to the manager of the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of ACO, send it to the attention of the person
this AD or within 10 hours TIS after August 29, 2018.
identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
17, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Melvin J. Johnson,
whichever occurs later, and repetitively notify your appropriate principal inspector, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Aircraft Certification Service.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
TIS, inspect the aileron hinge rib and support of the local flight standards district office/ [FR Doc. 2018–14686 Filed 7–12–18; 8:45 am]
for cracks or other damage following ACAC certificate holding district office.
SL No. 442, Revision A. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(4) If cracks or other damage is found (l) Related Information
during any inspection required in paragraph For more information about this AD,
(h)(1) or (3) of this AD, before further flight, contact Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program
replace any retained parts or structure that Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room
are cracked or damaged, and install the 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone:
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 Jul 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_32698/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2018-07-13 01:05:16
Document Modified: 2018-07-13 01:05:16
| 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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 17, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wess Rouse, Small Airplane Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 32563 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2024 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR