83 FR 6107 - Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02747 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 6107-6110] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02747] ======================================================================== 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. 30 / Tuesday, February 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 6107]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1078; Product Identifier 2017-CE-038-AD; Amendment 39-19178; AD 2018-03-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP- Rotax GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG (formerly BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier- Rotax GmbH) 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as defective valve push-rod assemblies manufactured from June 8, 2016, through October 2, 2017. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1078; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in this AD, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 6370; internet: http://www.flyrotax.com. 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-1078. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG (formerly BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) 912 A series engine. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 22, 2017 (82 FR 55527). The NPRM proposed to address an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: Power loss and engine RPM drop have been reported on Rotax 912/ 914 engines in service. It has been determined that, due to a quality control deficiency in the manufacturing process of certain valve push-rod assemblies, manufactured between 08 June 2016 and 02 October 2017 inclusive, partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket may occur, which may lead to malfunction of the valve train. This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to rough engine operation and loss of power, possibly resulting in a forced landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, BRP-Rotax issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-912 i-008/SB-912-070/SB-914-052 (single document), providing applicable instructions. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection and, depending on findings, replacement of affected parts. This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of affected parts on an engine]. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1078-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1 (co- published as one document), Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017. The service information describes procedures for inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the valve push-rod assembly on the left and/or right rocker arms. 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 of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 63 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic inspection requirement of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $70 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $9,765, or $155 per product. [[Page 6108]] In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 2 work-hours to replace all 8 valve push-rod assemblies and associated parts on all 4 cylinders and require parts costing $3,093, for a cost of $3,263 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. 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 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. 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-2017- 1078; or in person at the Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2018-03-05 Various Aircraft: Amendment 39-19178; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1078; Product Identifier 2017-CE-038-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all serial numbers of the airplanes listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, certificated in any category that are either: (1) Equipped with a BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG (formerly BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) 912 A series engine (Rotax 912 A series engine) with a serial number (S/N) listed in table 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD; or (2) equipped with a Rotax 912 A series engine with any S/N that has had a part number (P/N) 854861 valve push-rod assembly replaced in-service (e.g., during engine repair, maintenance, or general overhaul) during the time frame of June 8, 2016, to the effective date of this AD. [[Page 6109]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR13FE18.004 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR13FE18.005 (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: Reciprocating Engine. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as defective valve push-rod assemblies manufactured from June 8, 2016, through October 2, 2017. We are issuing this AD to prevent rough engine operation, which could cause loss of power and result in loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) For aircraft with engines that have 160 hours time-in- service (TIS) or less since first installed: Before exceeding 170 hours TIS on the engine since first installed or within the next 3 months after March 20, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, visually inspect the valve push-rod ball sockets of each valve push-rod using the Accomplishment Instructions in Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912 i-008 R1/SB- 912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1 (co-published as one document), Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017 (Rotax SB SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB- 914-052 R1). (2) For airplanes with engines that have 160 hours TIS or more since first installed: Within the next 10 hours TIS after March 20, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 3 months after March 20, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, visually inspect the valve push-rod ball sockets of each valve push-rod using the Accomplishment Instructions in Rotax SB SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1. (3) For all affected airplanes: If a valve push-rod with a black surface is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the valve push- rod and its affected parts with airworthy parts using the Accomplishment Instructions in Rotax SB SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1. (4) For all affected airplanes: As of March 20, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do not install a valve push-rod that was manufactured from June 8, 2016, through October 2, 2017. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329- 4090; email: [email protected]. 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA; or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2017-0208, dated October 13, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1078-0002. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service Bulletin SB-912 i-008 R1/ SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1 (co-published as one document), Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG service information identified in this AD, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 6370; Internet: http://www.flyrotax.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1078. [[Page 6110]] (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 5, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02747 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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are keyed to and codified in the Code of [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection
this AD, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co.
Federal Regulations, which is published under and, depending on findings, replacement of
KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A–4623 affected parts. This [EASA] AD also prohibits
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 installation of affected parts on an engine].
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the Superintendent of Documents. http://www.flyrotax.com. You may view The MCAI can be found in the AD
this referenced service information at docket on the internet at https://
the FAA, Policy and Innovation www.regulations.gov/
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, document?D=FAA-2017-1078-0002.
Missouri 64106. For information on the Comments
Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
We gave the public the opportunity to
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
14 CFR Part 39 participate in developing this AD. We
on the internet at http://
received no comments on the NPRM or
www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1078; Product on the determination of the cost to the
Docket No. FAA–2017–1078.
Identifier 2017–CE–038–AD; Amendment public.
39–19178; AD 2018–03–05] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Conclusion
RIN 2120–AA64 Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 We reviewed the relevant data and
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, determined that air safety and the
Airworthiness Directives; Various Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– public interest require adopting this AD
Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Rotax 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: as proposed except for minor editorial
GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine jim.rutherford@faa.gov. changes. We have determined that these
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: minor changes:
Administration (FAA), Department of • Are consistent with the intent that
Discussion was proposed in the NPRM for
Transportation (DOT).
We issued a notice of proposed addressing the unsafe condition; and
ACTION: Final rule.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR • Do not add any additional burden
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would upon the public than was already
airworthiness directive (AD) for various apply to various aircraft equipped with proposed in the NPRM.
aircraft equipped with a BRP-Rotax a BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Related Service Information Under 1
GmbH & Co. KG (formerly BRP- BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; CFR Part 51
Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG;
Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) 912 A series We reviewed BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co
Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) 912 A series engine. The NPRM was published in the KG Rotax Aircraft Engines BRP Service
engine. This AD results from mandatory Federal Register on November 22, 2017 Bulletin SB–912 i–008 R1/SB–912–070
continuing airworthiness information (82 FR 55527). The NPRM proposed to R1/SB–914–052 R1 (co-published as one
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority address an unsafe condition for the document), Revision 1, dated October
of another country to identify and specified products and was based on 12, 2017. The service information
address an unsafe condition on an mandatory continuing airworthiness describes procedures for inspecting and,
aviation product. The MCAI describes information (MCAI) originated by an if necessary, replacing the valve push-
the unsafe condition as defective valve aviation authority of another country. rod assembly on the left and/or right
push-rod assemblies manufactured from The MCAI states: rocker arms. This service information is
June 8, 2016, through October 2, 2017. reasonably available because the
Power loss and engine RPM drop have interested parties have access to it
We are issuing this AD to require been reported on Rotax 912/914 engines in
actions to address the unsafe condition service. It has been determined that, due to
through their normal course of business
on these products. a quality control deficiency in the or by the means identified in the
manufacturing process of certain valve push- ADDRESSES section of this AD.
DATES: This AD is effective March 20,
rod assemblies, manufactured between 08 Costs of Compliance
2018. June 2016 and 02 October 2017 inclusive,
The Director of the Federal Register partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket We estimate that this AD will affect
approved the incorporation by reference may occur, which may lead to malfunction 63 products of U.S. registry. We also
of a certain publication listed in this AD of the valve train. estimate that it will take about 1 work-
as of March 20, 2018. This condition, if not detected and hour per product to comply with the
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD corrected, may lead to rough engine basic inspection requirement of this AD.
docket on the internet at http:// operation and loss of power, possibly
The average labor rate is $85 per work-
resulting in a forced landing, with
www.regulations.gov by searching for consequent damage to the aeroplane and hour. Required parts will cost about $70
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– injury to occupants. per product.
1078; or in person at Docket Operations, To address this potential unsafe condition, Based on these figures, we estimate
U.S. Department of Transportation, M– BRP-Rotax issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB– the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 912 i–008/SB–912–070/SB–914–052 (single be $9,765, or $155 per product.
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In addition, we estimate that any Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment
necessary follow-on actions will take
We determined that this AD will not Accordingly, under the authority
about 2 work-hours to replace all 8
valve push-rod assemblies and have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator,
associated parts on all 4 cylinders and Executive Order 13132. This AD will the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
require parts costing $3,093, for a cost not have a substantial direct effect on follows:
of $3,263 per product. We have no way the States, on the relationship between
of determining the number of products the national government and the States, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that may need these actions. or on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
responsibilities among the various
Authority for This Rulemaking levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify this AD:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the DOT Regulatory Policies and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
detail the scope of the Agency’s Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the following new AD:
authority. 1979), 2018–03–05 Various Aircraft: Amendment
We are issuing this rulemaking under
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 39–19178; Docket No. FAA–2017–1078;
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
in Alaska, and Product Identifier 2017–CE–038–AD.
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant (a) Effective Date
section, Congress charges the FAA with economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in effective March 20, 2018.
air commerce by prescribing regulations under the criteria of the Regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures Flexibility Act. (b) Affected ADs
the Administrator finds necessary for Examining the AD Docket None.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
You may examine the AD docket on (c) Applicability
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition the Internet at http:// This AD applies to all serial numbers of the
that is likely to exist or develop on www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of
products identified in this rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– this AD, certificated in any category that are
action. 1078; or in person at the Docket either:
This AD is issued in accordance with Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (1) Equipped with a BRP-Rotax GmbH &
authority delegated by the Executive Monday through Friday, except Federal Co. KG (formerly BRP-Powertrain GmbH &
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, holidays. The AD docket contains the Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG;
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) 912 A series
In accordance with that order, issuance comments received, and other engine (Rotax 912 A series engine) with a
of ADs is normally a function of the information. The street address for the serial number (S/N) listed in table 2 to
Compliance and Airworthiness Docket Operations (telephone (800) paragraph (c) of this AD; or
Division, but during this transition 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. (2) equipped with a Rotax 912 A series
period, the Executive Director has Comments will be available in the AD engine with any S/N that has had a part
delegated the authority to issue ADs docket shortly after receipt. number (P/N) 854861 valve push-rod
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, assembly replaced in-service (e.g., during
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engine repair, maintenance, or general
balloons, airships, domestic business jet
transport airplanes, and associated Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation overhaul) during the time frame of June 8,
appliances to the Director of the Policy safety, Incorporation by reference, 2016, to the effective date of this AD.
and Innovation Division. Safety.
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(5) You may view this service information • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of damage caused by ventilation hose chafing
that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– per the instructions in Pacific Aerospace
National Archives and Records 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/
Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, XL/083 issue 1, dated 15 December 2017, or
the availability of this material at NARA, call later approved revision.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. The [CAA] AD is prompted by two reports
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of finding abrasion damage behind the
locations.html. except Federal holidays. instrument panel caused by ventilation hose
For service information identified in chafing.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 5, 2018.
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace
In addition to the required inspection,
Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton,
Melvin J. Johnson, this AD requires wrapping the
Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, ventilation hose with anti-abrasion tape
Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64
Aircraft Certification Service. and rerouting the hose. This AD also
843 6134; email: pacific@
[FR Doc. 2018–02747 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] requires contacting the manufacturer for
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P corrective action if abrasion damage is
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view
found during the required inspection.
this referenced service information at
You may examine the MCAI on the
the FAA, Policy and Innovation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
by searching for and locating Docket No.
Federal Aviation Administration Missouri 64106. For information on the
FAA–2018–0067.
availability of this material at the FAA,
14 CFR Part 39 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available Related Service Information Under 1
on the internet at http:// CFR Part 51
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0067; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2017–CE–048–AD; Amendment Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0067. Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
39–19188; AD 2018–03–15]
Examining the AD Docket Bulletin PACSB/XL/083, Issue 1, dated
RIN 2120–AA64 December 15, 2017. The service
You may examine the AD docket on
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific information describes procedures for
the internet at http://
Aerospace Limited Airplanes inspection of the ventilation hose
www.regulations.gov by searching for
behind the instrument panel, wrapping
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the ventilation hose with anti-abrasion
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0067; or in person at Docket Operations
tape, and rerouting the hose. This
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
ACTION: Final rule; request for service information is reasonably
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
comments. available because the interested parties
The AD docket contains this AD, the
have access to it through their normal
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
course of business or by the means
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific received, and other information. The
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL street address for Docket Operations
the AD.
airplanes. This AD results from (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
mandatory continuing airworthiness ADDRESSES section. Comments will be FAA’s Determination and Requirements
information (MCAI) issued by the available in the AD docket shortly after of the AD
aviation authority of another country to receipt. This product has been approved by
identify and correct an unsafe condition FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the aviation authority of another
on an aviation product. The MCAI Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, country, and is approved for operation
describes the unsafe condition as Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 in the United States. Pursuant to our
abrasion damage of components or Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, bilateral agreement with this State of
wiring behind the instrument panel. We Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– Design Authority, they have notified us
are issuing this AD to require actions to 4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: of the unsafe condition described in the
address the unsafe condition on these mike.kiesov@faa.gov. MCAI and service information
products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: referenced above. We are issuing this
DATES: This AD is effective March 5, AD because we evaluated all
Discussion
2018. information provided by the State of
The Director of the Federal Register The Civil Aviation Authority, which Design Authority and determined the
approved the incorporation by reference is the aviation authority for New unsafe condition exists and is likely to
of a certain publication listed in the AD Zealand, has issued CAA AD DCA/ exist or develop on other products of the
as of March 5, 2018. 750XL/22, dated December 19, 2017 same type design.
We must receive comments on this (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for Pacific FAA’s Determination of the Effective
AD by March 30, 2018.
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL Date
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods: airplanes. To accompany that MCAI, the An unsafe condition exists that
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to CAA issued Notification of requires the immediate adoption of this
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Airworthiness Directive issued for New AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
instructions for submitting comments. Zealand Aeronautical Products IAW the flying public justifies waiving notice
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. ICAO Annex 8, dated December 19, and comment prior to adoption of this
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2017; the Notification states: rule because chafing of the ventilation
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– This [CAA] AD with effective date 28 hose on instrument components and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room December 2017 mandates an inspection of wiring could cause abrasion damage and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, components and wiring behind the lead to short circuit, smoke, and/or fire.
Washington, DC 20590. instrument panel for possible abrasion Therefore, we determined that notice
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 6107 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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