83_FR_44986 83 FR 44815 - Airworthiness Directives; Linstrandt Propane Cylinders

83 FR 44815 - Airworthiness Directives; Linstrandt Propane Cylinders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 171 (September 4, 2018)

Page Range44815-44816
FR Document2018-18990

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Linstrandt T30 propane cylinders installed on hot air balloons. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as welding defects on the propane cylinder that could result in leaking of liquid propane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0754; Product Identifier 2018-CE-028-AD; Amendment 
39-19365; AD 2018-17-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Linstrandt Propane Cylinders

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Linstrandt T30 propane cylinders installed on hot air balloons. This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as welding defects on the propane cylinder that 
could result in leaking of liquid propane. We are issuing this AD to 
require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 24, 2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-
0754; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations (telephone (800) 
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD No. 2018-0107, dated May 15, 2018, corrected on May 22, 2018 
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    A review of cylinder production records has shown that the 
affected cylinders have unacceptable welding defects.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
an uncontrolled release of liquid propane and consequent fire or 
explosion, with consequent injury to balloon occupants and persons 
on the ground.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Cameron Balloons 
Limited issued the SB, providing instructions to remove the affected 
cylinders from service.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
replacement of the affected cylinders with serviceable parts.
    This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct the list of TCDS 
numbers. The TCDS EASA.SAS.BA.001 was erroneously introduced, and 
has been removed, as it is not for a hot air balloon.

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0754.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are 
issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by the 
State of Design Authority and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
replacement of the propane cylinders is required within 30 days. 
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 we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0754; Product 
Identifier 2018-CE-028-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 10 propane cylinders. We also 
estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours to replace a cylinder, 
at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour, and required parts would 
cost about $3,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate a 
total cost of $3,170 per balloon.
    We know the unsafe condition affects 10 propane cylinders 
worldwide; however, we have no way of knowing the number of hot air 
balloons on the U.S. Registry that may have an affected propane 
cylinder installed. As such, we have no way of estimating the potential 
costs of compliance on U.S. operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-17-11 Linstrandt Propane Cylinders: Amendment 39-19365; Docket 
No. FAA-2018-0754; Product Identifier 2018-CE-028-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 24, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Linstrandt T30 part number (P/N) CY050001 
propane cylinders, serial numbers (S/N) 0227/0158, 0316/-, 0321/-, 
0322/0150, 0446/0152, 0534/0145, 0539/-, 0543/0154, 0626/0153, and 
0638/0151; installed on hot air balloons.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as welding defects 
on the propane cylinders that could result in leaking of liquid 
propane. We are issuing this AD to prevent leaking of liquid propane 
that could lead to fire or explosion.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    (1) If any hot air balloon has an affected P/N and serial number 
propane cylinder, as listed in paragraph (c) of this AD, within 30 
days after September 24, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), 
remove from service Linstrandt T30 propane cylinder P/N CY050001 and 
replace with a propane cylinder that is not listed in paragraph (c) 
of this AD.
    (2) After September 24, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do 
not install on any hot air balloon a propane cylinder listed in 
paragraph (c) of this AD.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provision also applies to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on 
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Reserved.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018-0107, dated May 15, 2018, 
corrected on May 22, 2018, for related information. You may examine 
the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0754.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 10, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                              This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                         by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                              contains regulatory documents having general            Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,                      FAA–2018–0754.
                                              applicability and legal effect, most of which           between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                              are keyed to and codified in the Code of                                                                      FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                                                                      through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                              Federal Regulations, which is published under                                                                 of the AD
                                              50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.                   Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                                                                              This product has been approved by
                                              The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by                 You may examine the AD docket on                   the aviation authority of another
                                              the Superintendent of Documents.                        the internet at http://                               country, and is approved for operation
                                                                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                  in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     bilateral agreement with this State of
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            0754; or in person at Docket Operations               Design Authority, they have notified us
                                                                                                      between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     of the unsafe condition described in the
                                              Federal Aviation Administration                         through Friday, except Federal holidays.              MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
                                                                                                      The AD docket contains this AD, the                   we evaluated all information provided
                                              14 CFR Part 39                                          regulatory evaluation, any comments                   by the State of Design Authority and
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2018–0754; Product                      received, and other information. The                  determined the unsafe condition exists
                                              Identifier 2018–CE–028–AD; Amendment                    street address for Docket Operations                  and is likely to exist or develop on other
                                              39–19365; AD 2018–17–11]                                (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the                  products of the same type design.
                                              RIN 2120–AA64                                           ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                                                                      available in the AD docket shortly after              FAA’s Determination of the Effective
                                                                                                      receipt.                                              Date
                                              Airworthiness Directives; Linstrandt
                                              Propane Cylinders                                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        An unsafe condition exists that
                                                                                                      Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,                 requires the immediate adoption of this
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                                                                     AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
                                                                                                      Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                                                                                    the flying public justifies waiving notice
                                                                                                      Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
                                              ACTION: Final rule; request for                         Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–                 and comment prior to adoption of this
                                              comments.                                               4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:                     rule because replacement of the propane
                                                                                                      mike.kiesov@faa.gov.                                  cylinders is required within 30 days.
                                              SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                                                                              Therefore, we find good cause that
                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                            notice and opportunity for prior public
                                              Linstrandt T30 propane cylinders                        Discussion                                            comment are impracticable. In addition,
                                              installed on hot air balloons. This AD                                                                        for the reason stated above, we find that
                                              results from mandatory continuing                          The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                      (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  good cause exists for making this
                                              airworthiness information (MCAI)                                                                              amendment effective in less than 30
                                              issued by the aviation authority of                     for the Member States of the European
                                                                                                      Community, has issued EASA AD No.                     days.
                                              another country to identify and correct
                                              an unsafe condition on an aviation                      2018–0107, dated May 15, 2018,                        Comments Invited
                                              product. The MCAI describes the unsafe                  corrected on May 22, 2018 (referred to
                                                                                                      after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an               This AD is a final rule that involves
                                              condition as welding defects on the                                                                           requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                              propane cylinder that could result in                   unsafe condition for the specified
                                                                                                      products. The MCAI states:                            we did not precede it by notice and
                                              leaking of liquid propane. We are                                                                             opportunity for public comment. We
                                              issuing this AD to require actions to                      A review of cylinder production records            invite you to send any written relevant
                                              address the unsafe condition on these                   has shown that the affected cylinders have
                                                                                                                                                            data, views, or arguments about this AD.
                                              products.                                               unacceptable welding defects.
                                                                                                         This condition, if not detected and                Send your comments to an address
                                              DATES:  This AD is effective September                  corrected, could result in an uncontrolled            listed under the ADDRESSES section.
                                              24, 2018.                                               release of liquid propane and consequent fire         Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0754;
                                                We must receive comments on this                      or explosion, with consequent injury to               Product Identifier 2018–CE–028–AD’’ at
                                              AD by October 19, 2018.                                 balloon occupants and persons on the                  the beginning of your comments. We
                                              ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     ground.                                               specifically invite comments on the
                                              any of the following methods:                              To address this potential unsafe condition,        overall regulatory, economic,
                                                                                                      Cameron Balloons Limited issued the SB,
                                                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   providing instructions to remove the affected
                                                                                                                                                            environmental, and energy aspects of
                                              http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                                                                        this AD. We will consider all comments
                                                                                                      cylinders from service.
                                              instructions for submitting comments.                      For the reasons described above, this              received by the closing date and may
                                                • Fax: (202) 493–2251.                                [EASA] AD requires replacement of the                 amend this AD because of those
                                                • Mail: U.S. Department of                            affected cylinders with serviceable parts.            comments.
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                                              Transportation, Docket Operations,                         This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct             We will post all comments we
                                              M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                       the list of TCDS numbers. The TCDS                    receive, without change, to http://
                                              Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                           EASA.SAS.BA.001 was erroneously                       www.regulations.gov, including any
                                              Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.                        introduced, and has been removed, as it is            personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                      not for a hot air balloon.
                                                • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                                                                         will also post a report summarizing each
                                              Transportation, Docket Operations,                      You may examine the MCAI on the                       substantive verbal contact we receive
                                              M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                       internet at http://www.regulations.gov                about this AD.


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                                              Costs of Compliance                                       For the reasons discussed above, I                  (f) Actions and Compliance
                                                We estimate that this AD will affect                  certify that this AD:                                    (1) If any hot air balloon has an affected
                                              10 propane cylinders. We also estimate                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               P/N and serial number propane cylinder, as
                                              that it would take about 2 work-hours to                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 listed in paragraph (c) of this AD, within 30
                                                                                                        (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under             days after September 24, 2018 (the effective
                                              replace a cylinder, at an average labor                                                                       date of this AD), remove from service
                                              rate of $85 per work-hour, and required                 the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                                                                      Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                 Linstrandt T30 propane cylinder P/N
                                              parts would cost about $3,000 per                                                                             CY050001 and replace with a propane
                                              product. Based on these figures, we                     1979),
                                                                                                        (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             cylinder that is not listed in paragraph (c) of
                                              estimate a total cost of $3,170 per                                                                           this AD.
                                                                                                      in Alaska, and
                                              balloon.                                                  (4) Will not have a significant
                                                                                                                                                               (2) After September 24, 2018 (the effective
                                                We know the unsafe condition affects                                                                        date of this AD), do not install on any hot air
                                                                                                      economic impact, positive or negative,                balloon a propane cylinder listed in
                                              10 propane cylinders worldwide;
                                                                                                      on a substantial number of small entities             paragraph (c) of this AD.
                                              however, we have no way of knowing
                                                                                                      under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                              the number of hot air balloons on the                                                                         (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                              U.S. Registry that may have an affected                 Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                                                                               The following provision also applies to this
                                              propane cylinder installed. As such, we                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    AD:
                                              have no way of estimating the potential                   Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                              costs of compliance on U.S. operators.                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                   (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
                                                                                                      Safety.                                               Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                   Adoption of the Amendment                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                                                        Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
                                                                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                    Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                              section 106, describes the authority of                                                                       Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
                                                                                                      the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
                                              the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  follows:                                              (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
                                              Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                                                                                                                            mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 approved AMOC on any airplane to which
                                              authority.                                              DIRECTIVES                                            the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                       principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
                                              the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     continues to read as follows:                         a PI, your local FSDO.
                                              General requirements.’’ Under that                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                               (2) Reserved.
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                        (h) Related Information
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              § 39.13   [Amended]
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                         Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018–0107,
                                                                                                      ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 dated May 15, 2018, corrected on May 22,
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                  the following new airworthiness                       2018, for related information. You may
                                              the Administrator finds necessary for                   directive (AD):                                       examine the MCAI on the internet at http://
                                              safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                       www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                              is within the scope of that authority                   2018–17–11 Linstrandt Propane Cylinders:
                                                                                                          Amendment 39–19365; Docket No.                    locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0754.
                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                    FAA–2018–0754; Product Identifier                 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                              that is likely to exist or develop on                       2018–CE–028–AD.
                                              products identified in this rulemaking                                                                           None.
                                              action.                                                 (a) Effective Date                                      Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
                                                 This AD is issued in accordance with                   This AD becomes effective September 24,             10, 2018.
                                              authority delegated by the Executive                    2018.                                                 Melvin J. Johnson,
                                              Director, Aircraft Certification Service,               (b) Affected ADs                                      Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
                                              as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                                                          Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                        None.
                                              In accordance with that order, issuance                                                                       [FR Doc. 2018–18990 Filed 8–31–18; 8:45 am]
                                              of ADs is normally a function of the                    (c) Applicability
                                                                                                                                                            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                              Compliance and Airworthiness                               This AD applies to Linstrandt T30 part
                                              Division, but during this transition                    number (P/N) CY050001 propane cylinders,
                                              period, the Executive Director has                      serial numbers (S/N) 0227/0158, 0316/–,               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                              delegated the authority to issue ADs                    0321/–, 0322/0150, 0446/0152, 0534/0145,
                                              applicable to small airplanes, gliders,                 0539/–, 0543/0154, 0626/0153, and 0638/               Federal Aviation Administration
                                              balloons, airships, domestic business jet               0151; installed on hot air balloons.
                                              transport airplanes, and associated                     (d) Subject                                           14 CFR Part 97
                                              appliances to the Director of the Policy                  Air Transport Association of America                [Docket No. 31212; Amdt. No. 3816]
                                              and Innovation Division.                                (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
                                              Regulatory Findings                                     (e) Reason                                            Standard Instrument Approach
                                                We determined that this AD will not                      This AD was prompted by mandatory                  Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
                                              have federalism implications under                      continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)           and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
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                                              Executive Order 13132. This AD will                     issued by the aviation authority of another           Miscellaneous Amendments
                                                                                                      country to identify and correct an unsafe
                                              not have a substantial direct effect on                                                                       AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                      condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
                                              the States, on the relationship between                 describes the unsafe condition as welding             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                              the national government and the States,                 defects on the propane cylinders that could           ACTION: Final rule.
                                              or on the distribution of power and                     result in leaking of liquid propane. We are
                                              responsibilities among the various                      issuing this AD to prevent leaking of liquid          SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends,
                                              levels of government.                                   propane that could lead to fire or explosion.         or removes Standard Instrument


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Document Created: 2018-09-01 02:59:14
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective September 24, 2018.
ContactMike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 44815 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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