83 FR 47116 - Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aircraft Company
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 47116-47118] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20002] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0833; Product Identifier 2018-CE-031-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aircraft Company AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Weatherly Aircraft Company (Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B-TG, and 620TP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of the center wing and outer wing spar hinge brackets due to corrosion pitting. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the wing hinge brackets, pins, and wing spar structure with repair or replacement of parts as necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Weatherly Aircraft Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60622- 3152; telephone: (424) 772-1812; email: [email protected]. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0833; 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 NPRM, 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: Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0833; 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 NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM. Discussion In 2015, we were notified of a fatal accident caused by the in- flight structural failure of a wing on a Weatherly Model 620B airplane. The accident investigation found multiple fatigue cracks in the center wing front spar lower hinge bracket. As a result of operator inspections, a cracked hinge bracket in the center wing to outer wing joint was also reported on a different airplane. The hinge bracket from the second report had completely failed, and the airplane was relying on the second failsafe hinge bracket to carry the wing loads. This condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the wing front spar lower hinge brackets and lead to in-flight separation of the wing with consequent loss of control of the airplane. To correct this unsafe condition, we issued AD 2016-07-11 (81 FR 18461, March 31, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-11''), which requires a one-time visual inspection of the center and outer wing front spar lower hinge brackets for cracks and corrosion and corrective action as necessary. AD 2016-07-11 also requires sending a report of the inspection results to the FAA. Since we issued AD 2016-07-11, Weatherly has developed improved center wing hinge brackets manufactured from corrosion resistant material. Weatherly also issued new service information for repetitive visual and detailed inspections. Since the cause of the fatigue cracks were attributed to corrosion pits on the accident airplane, we propose to issue this new AD to require those repetitive visual and detailed inspection actions. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Weatherly 201/620 Service Bulletin SB-201/620-18001, Revision C, dated May 21, 2018. The service information describes procedures for initial and repetitive inspections of the wing hinge brackets, pins, and wing spar structure for corrosion and/or cracks with repair or replacement as necessary. This service [[Page 47117]] information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require repetitive visual and detailed inspections of the wing hinge brackets, pins, and wing spar structure for corrosion and/or cracks with replacement of parts as necessary. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 94 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed inspection for 50 work-hours x Not applicable........ $4,250 per $399,500 per corrosion and cracks with wing $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection removed. $4,250 per cycle. inspection cycle. Visual inspection for corrosion 4 work-hours x Not applicable........ $340 per $31,960 per with bolts and pin caps $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection removed. $340 per cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts cost Action Labor cost (includes Cost per hardware) product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of the assembly if all parts are 0 work-hours since part is $10,500 $10,500 found with corrosion. already removed from airplane. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The on-condition costs reflects the cost to replace the entire assembly. The scope of damage found in the required inspection and which specific parts need replaced could vary significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair damaged parts on each airplane or the number of airplanes that may require repair. 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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): Weatherly Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0833; Product Identifier 2018-CE-031-AD. [[Page 47118]] (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Weatherly Aircraft Company (Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B-TG, and 620TP airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5740, Wing Attach Hinge Fitting. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on the center wing front spar lower hinge bracket. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracks on the wing hinge brackets and pin assemblies. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the wing front and rear spar lower hinge brackets and lead to in-flight separation of the wing with consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Detailed Inspection (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 years, inspect each center and outer wing spar and spar cap, wing hinge bracket, and hardware for corrosion and cracks by following paragraphs 7 through 22 under the Detailed Inspection section in Weatherly 201/620 Service Bulletin SB-201/620-18001, Revision C, dated May 21, 2018 (Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C), except this AD does not require you to contact Weatherly. (2) Serial numbers (S/N) 1155 and 1558 have already had the initial detailed inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and only the 5-year repetitive detailed inspections are required for these airplanes. (3) If any corrosion or cracking is found during any of the inspections required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair or replace any parts with corrosion and cracking as specified in paragraphs 7 through 13 under the Detailed Inspection section in Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C. (h) Visual Inspection Within 12 months after the initial detailed inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, visually inspect each forward and rear wing hinge bracket attachment pins, bolts, removed caps, spacers, and hardware for corrosion by following paragraphs 4 through 7 under the Visual Inspection section in Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C. If any corrosion is found during any of the inspections required by this paragraph, before further flight, inspect further, repair, and/or replace any parts with corrosion as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 under the Visual Inspection section in Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C. You may perform a detailed inspection in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD instead of any visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (j) 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Weatherly Aircraft Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60622-3152; telephone: (424) 772-1812; email: [email protected]. 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 7, 2018. Melvin J. 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Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by necessary. We are proposing this AD to comments on the overall regulatory,
the DAO, the approval must include the address the unsafe condition on these economic, environmental, and energy
DAO-authorized signature. products. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
(i) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on all comments received by the closing
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by November 2, 2018. date and may amend this NPRM
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian because of those comments.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–14, dated We will post all comments we
May 1, 2018, for related information. This
using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http://
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by methods: personal information you provide. We
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each
2018–0796. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive
(2) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM.
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Mechanical Systems and Administrative • Mail: U.S. Department of Discussion
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, In 2015, we were notified of a fatal
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room accident caused by the in-flight
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516 228
7323; fax 516 794 5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, structural failure of a wing on a
cos@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. Weatherly Model 620B airplane. The
(3) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail accident investigation found multiple
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- address above between 9 a.m. and 5 fatigue cracks in the center wing front
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, p.m., Monday through Friday, except spar lower hinge bracket. As a result of
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– Federal holidays. operator inspections, a cracked hinge
855–7401; email: thd.crj@ For service information identified in
aero.bombardier.com; internet: http:// bracket in the center wing to outer wing
this NPRM, contact Weatherly Aircraft joint was also reported on a different
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue,
service information at the FAA, Transport airplane. The hinge bracket from the
Airplane Standards Branch, 2200 South
Chicago, Illinois 60622–3152; second report had completely failed,
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information telephone: (424) 772–1812; email: and the airplane was relying on the
on the availability of this material at the garybeck@cox.net. You may review second failsafe hinge bracket to carry
FAA, call 206–231–3195. copies of the referenced service the wing loads. This condition, if not
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on information at the FAA, Policy and addressed, could result in failure of the
September 7, 2018. Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas wing front spar lower hinge brackets
Michael Kaszycki, City, Missouri 64106. For information and lead to in-flight separation of the
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
on the availability of this material at the wing with consequent loss of control of
Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, call (816) 329–4148. the airplane.
[FR Doc. 2018–20098 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket To correct this unsafe condition, we
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P issued AD 2016–07–11 (81 FR 18461,
You may examine the AD docket on March 31, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–07–11’’),
the internet at http:// which requires a one-time visual
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspection of the center and outer wing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– front spar lower hinge brackets for
Federal Aviation Administration 0833; or in person at Docket Operations cracks and corrosion and corrective
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday action as necessary. AD 2016–07–11
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. also requires sending a report of the
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the inspection results to the FAA.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0833; Product regulatory evaluation, any comments
Identifier 2018–CE–031–AD] Since we issued AD 2016–07–11,
received, and other information. The Weatherly has developed improved
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations center wing hinge brackets
(phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. manufactured from corrosion resistant
Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Comments will be available in the AD material. Weatherly also issued new
Aircraft Company docket shortly after receipt. service information for repetitive visual
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and detailed inspections. Since the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los cause of the fatigue cracks were
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, attributed to corrosion pits on the
(NPRM). FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, accident airplane, we propose to issue
Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: this new AD to require those repetitive
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (562) 627–5325; fax: (562) 627–5210; visual and detailed inspection actions.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all email: mike.s.lee@faa.gov.
Weatherly Aircraft Company Related Service Information Under 1
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, 201B, CFR Part 51
201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B–TG, and Comments Invited We reviewed Weatherly 201/620
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620TP airplanes. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written Service Bulletin SB–201/620–18001,
prompted by reports of fatigue cracking relevant data, views, or arguments about Revision C, dated May 21, 2018. The
of the center wing and outer wing spar this proposal. Send your comments to service information describes
hinge brackets due to corrosion pitting. an address listed under the ADDRESSES procedures for initial and repetitive
This proposed AD would require section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– inspections of the wing hinge brackets,
repetitive inspections of the wing hinge 2018–0833; Product Identifier 2018–CE– pins, and wing spar structure for
brackets, pins, and wing spar structure 018–AD’’ at the beginning of your corrosion and/or cracks with repair or
with repair or replacement of parts as comments. We specifically invite replacement as necessary. This service
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information is reasonably available and determined the unsafe condition pins, and wing spar structure for
because the interested parties have described previously is likely to exist or corrosion and/or cracks with
access to it through their normal course develop in other products of the same replacement of parts as necessary.
of business or by the means identified type design.
Costs of Compliance
in the ADDRESSES section.
Proposed AD Requirements We estimate that this proposed AD
FAA’s Determination This proposed AD would require affects 94 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We are proposing this AD because we repetitive visual and detailed We estimate the following costs to
evaluated all the relevant information inspections of the wing hinge brackets, comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Detailed inspection for corro- 50 work-hours × $85 per Not applicable ... $4,250 per inspection cycle .. $399,500 per inspection
sion and cracks with wing hour = $4,250 per inspec- cycle.
removed. tion cycle.
Visual inspection for corrosion 4 work-hours × $85 per hour Not applicable .. $340 per inspection cycle ..... $31,960 per inspection cycle.
with bolts and pin caps re- = $340 per inspection
moved. cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Parts cost (in- Cost per
Action Labor cost cludes hard- product
ware)
Replacement of the assembly if all parts are found 0 work-hours since part is already removed from air- $10,500 $10,500
with corrosion. plane.
The on-condition costs reflects the products identified in this rulemaking Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
cost to replace the entire assembly. The action. 1979),
scope of damage found in the required This proposed AD is issued in (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
inspection and which specific parts accordance with authority delegated by in Alaska, and
need replaced could vary significantly the Executive Director, Aircraft (4) Will not have a significant
from airplane to airplane. We have no Certification Service, as authorized by economic impact, positive or negative,
way of determining how much damage FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance on a substantial number of small entities
may be found on each airplane or the with that order, issuance of ADs is under the criteria of the Regulatory
cost to repair damaged parts on each normally a function of the Compliance Flexibility Act.
airplane or the number of airplanes that and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
may require repair.
Director has delegated the authority to Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Authority for This Rulemaking issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, safety, Incorporation by reference,
Title 49 of the United States Code gliders, balloons, airships, domestic Safety.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue business jet transport airplanes, and
The Proposed Amendment
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, associated appliances to the Director of
the Policy and Innovation Division. Accordingly, under the authority
section 106, describes the authority of
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Regulatory Findings
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Aviation Programs, describes in more We determined that this proposed AD 39 as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s would not have federalism implications
authority. under Executive Order 13132. This PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We are issuing this rulemaking under proposed AD would not have a DIRECTIVES
the authority described in Subtitle VII, substantial direct effect on the States, on
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in responsibilities among the various
air commerce by prescribing regulations levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
for practices, methods, and procedures For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the Administrator finds necessary for certify this proposed regulation: the following new airworthiness
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory directive (AD):
is within the scope of that authority action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Weatherly Aircraft Company: Docket No.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under FAA–2018–0833; Product Identifier
that is likely to exist or develop on the DOT Regulatory Policies and 2018–CE–031–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date further, repair, and/or replace any parts with announcing that we have filed a
We must receive comments by November corrosion as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 petition, submitted by Oakshire
2, 2018. under the Visual Inspection section in Naturals LP, proposing that the food
Weatherly SB–201/620–18001, Revision C.
(b) Affected ADs You may perform a detailed inspection in
additive regulations be amended to
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD provide for the safe use of vitamin D2
None.
instead of any visual inspection required by mushroom powder as a nutrient
(c) Applicability paragraph (h) of this AD. supplement in specific food categories.
This AD applies to Weatherly Aircraft (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance DATES: The food additive petition was
Company (Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, (AMOCs) filed on July 16, 2018.
201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B–TG, and ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to
620TP airplanes, all serial numbers, (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs read background documents or
certificated in any category.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures comments received, go to https://
(d) Subject found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.regulations.gov and insert the
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your docket number found in brackets in the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America principal inspector or local Flight Standards heading of this document into the
Code 5740, Wing Attach Hinge Fitting. District Office, as appropriate. If sending ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts,
information directly to the manager of the
(e) Unsafe Condition certification office, send it to the attention of
and/or go to the Dockets Management
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
found on the center wing front spar lower AD. Rockville, MD 20852.
hinge bracket. We are issuing this AD to (2) Before using any approved AMOC, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
detect and correct corrosion and cracks on notify your appropriate principal inspector, Judith Kidwell, Center for Food Safety
the wing hinge brackets and pin assemblies. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could of the local flight standards district office/ Administration, 5001 Campus Dr.,
result in failure of the wing front and rear certificate holding district office.
College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–1071.
spar lower hinge brackets and lead to in- (j) Related Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
flight separation of the wing with consequent
loss of control of the airplane. (1) For more information about this AD, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
contact Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))),
(f) Compliance Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, we are giving notice that we have filed
Comply with this AD within the 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, a food additive petition (FAP 8A4821),
compliance times specified, unless already California, 90712; phone: (562) 627–5325;
submitted by Oakshire Naturals LP, 295
done. fax: (562) 627–5210; email: mike.s.lee@
faa.gov. Thompson Road, P.O. Box 388, Kennett
(g) Detailed Inspection (2) For service information identified in Square, PA 19348. The petition
(1) Within 3 months after the effective date this AD, contact Weatherly Aircraft proposes to amend the food additive
of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue, regulations in part 172 (21 CFR part
exceed 5 years, inspect each center and outer Chicago, Illinois 60622–3152; telephone: 172) Food Additives Permitted for Direct
wing spar and spar cap, wing hinge bracket, (424) 772–1812; email: garybeck@cox.net. Addition to Food for Human
and hardware for corrosion and cracks by You may view this referenced service Consumption to provide for the safe use
following paragraphs 7 through 22 under the information at the FAA, Policy and of vitamin D2 mushroom powder,
Detailed Inspection section in Weatherly Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the produced by exposing homogenized
201/620 Service Bulletin SB–201/620–18001,
Revision C, dated May 21, 2018 (Weatherly availability of this material at the FAA, call edible mushrooms to ultraviolet light, as
SB–201/620–18001, Revision C), except this (816) 329–4148. a nutrient supplement in: (1) Foods to
AD does not require you to contact which vitamin D2, vitamin D3, and
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
Weatherly. September 7, 2018. vitamin D2 bakers yeast are currently
(2) Serial numbers (S/N) 1155 and 1558
Melvin J. Johnson,
allowed to be added under 21 CFR
have already had the initial detailed 184.1950, 172.379, 172.380, and 172.381
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
Director, Policy and Innovation Division,
(excluding cheese and cheese products,
this AD and only the 5-year repetitive foods represented for use as a sole
detailed inspections are required for these AIR–601.
airplanes.
source of nutrition for enteral feeding,
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(3) If any corrosion or cracking is found infant formula, milk and milk products,
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during any of the inspections required in and margarine); (2) fruit smoothies; (3)
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further vegetable juices; (4) extruded vegetable
flight, repair or replace any parts with snacks; (5) soups and soup mixes
corrosion and cracking as specified in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND (except for those containing meat or
paragraphs 7 through 13 under the Detailed HUMAN SERVICES poultry that are subject to regulation by
Inspection section in Weatherly SB–201/620– the U.S. Department of Agriculture
18001, Revision C. Food and Drug Administration
under the Federal Meat Inspection Act
(h) Visual Inspection or the Poultry Products Inspection Act);
21 CFR Part 172
Within 12 months after the initial detailed and (6) plant protein products as
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this [Docket No. FDA–2018–F–3230] defined in 21 CFR 170.3(n)(33).
AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed The petitioner has claimed that this
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
12 months, visually inspect each forward and Oakshire Naturals LP; Filing of Food action is categorically excluded under
rear wing hinge bracket attachment pins, Additive Petition 21 CFR 25.32(k) because the substance
bolts, removed caps, spacers, and hardware is intended to remain in food through
for corrosion by following paragraphs 4 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
through 7 under the Visual Inspection HHS. ingestion by consumers and is not
section in Weatherly SB–201/620–18001, ACTION: Notification of petition. intended to replace macronutrients in
Revision C. If any corrosion is found during food. In addition, the petitioner has
any of the inspections required by this SUMMARY: The Food and Drug stated that, to their knowledge, no
paragraph, before further flight, inspect Administration (FDA or we) is extraordinary circumstances exist. If
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: (562) 627-5325; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 47116 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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