83 FR 6114 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
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 | 2018-02551 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 6114-6118] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02551] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0068; Product Identifier 2017-CE-049-AD; Amendment 39-19176; AD 2018-03-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks and replacing the carry through spar if cracks are found. This AD was prompted by a report of a fully cracked lower forward carry through spar cap found on an affected airplane. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 28, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 28, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by March 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; [[Page 6115]] internet: www.txtav.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0068. 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- 0068; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report of a fully cracked lower forward carry through spar cap found on a Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 402C airplane. Investigation revealed that the crack is a result of metal fatigue. At this time, the cracking has only been found on the Model 402C airplanes. However, the carry through spar cap and surrounding structure on the other model airplanes included in this AD are similar and the loads on the other model airplanes are similar to (or higher than) the Model 402C airplanes. This condition, if not addressed, could cause failure of the carry through spar cap during flight and result in loss of control. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL-57-01 and Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL- 57-01, both dated December 18, 2017. As applicable, these service letters describe procedures for repetitively inspecting the forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks. 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. Other Related Service Information We reviewed Textron Aviation Conquest Service Bulletin CQB-57-01, Textron Aviation Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB-57-01, and Textron Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB-57-02, all dated December 20, 2017. As applicable, these service bulletins provide the manufacturer's optional procedures for installing access panels for easier access to the forward lower carry through spars. This AD does not require installing the access panels. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks and replacing the carry through spar if cracks are found. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. Textron Aviation Inc. is evaluating the initial and repetitive inspection intervals, as well as designing a replacement lower carry through spar cap from an improved material. After the evaluations are complete and the design modification is developed, approved, and available, we may consider additional rulemaking. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because cracks in the left and/or the right forward lower carry through spar cap could cause the carry through spar cap to fail during flight and result in loss of control. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018- 0068 and Product Identifier 2017-CE-049-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 2,147 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect the left and the 12 work-hours x $85 Not applicable.. $1,020 per $2,189,940 per right forward lower carry per hour = $1,020 inspection inspection cycle. through spar cap for cracks per inspection cycle. cycle. (without inspection access panels). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 6116]] We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace carry through spar................. 800 work-hours x $85 per hour = $5,000 $73,000 $68,000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-03-03 Textron Aviation Inc.: Amendment 39-19176; Docket No. FAA-2018-0068; Product Identifier 2017-CE-049-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 28, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) model airplanes, that are certificated in any category: Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Affected Models and Serial Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model Serial numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 401.................................... 401-0001 through 401-0322 401A................................... 401A0001 through 401A0132 401B................................... 401B0001 through 401B0221 402.................................... 402-0001 through 402-0322 402A................................... 402A0001 through 402A0129 402B................................... 402B0001 through 402B1384 402C................................... 689, 402C0001 through 402C1020 411.................................... 411-0001 through 411-0250 411A................................... 411-0251 through 411-0300 414.................................... 414-0001 through 414-0965 414A................................... 414A0001 through 414A1212 421.................................... 421-0001 through 421-0200 421A................................... 421A0001 through 421A0158 421B................................... 421B0001 through 421B0970 421C................................... 421C0001 through 421C1807 425.................................... 425-0001 through 425-0236 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that a fully cracked lower forward carry through spar cap was found on a Textron Model 402C airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the carry through spar cap during flight. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Initial Inspection for All Affected Airplanes With 24,975 Hours Time-In-Service (TIS) or More on the Carry Through Spars Within the next 25 hours TIS after February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this [[Page 6117]] AD), do a detailed visual inspection of the left and right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks. Using a 10X magnifier visually inspect the bottom surface of the carry through spar cap in the areas around the fasteners located just inboard of the left-hand and right-hand forward lower wing fittings. If a crack is not positively identified during the detailed visual inspection but is suspected or the area is questionable, before further flight, do a surface eddy current inspection of the suspected area. Do these inspections using the Accomplishment Instructions in Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL-57-01 and Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL-57-01, both dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. (h) Initial Inspection for All Affected Airplanes With Less Than 24,975 Hours TIS on the Carry Through Spars Using the compliance times listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the left and right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks. Using a 10X magnifier visually inspect the bottom surface of the carry through spar cap in the areas around the fasteners located just inboard of the left-hand and right-hand forward lower wing fittings. If a crack is not positively identified during the detailed visual inspection but is suspected or the area is questionable, before further flight, do a surface eddy current inspection of the suspected area. Do these inspections using the Accomplishment Instructions in Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL-57-01 and Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL-57-01, both dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. (1) For Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, and 421A airplanes: Before the accumulation of 15,000 TIS on the carry through spars or within the next 50 hours TIS after February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. (2) For Models 421B and 421C airplanes: Before the accumulation of 12,000 hours TIS on the carry through spars or within the next 50 hours TIS after February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. (3) For Model 425 airplanes: Before the accumulation of 11,000 TIS on the carry through spars or within the next 50 hours TIS after February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. (i) Repetitive Inspections for All Affected Airplanes If no cracks are found during the detailed visual inspections or the surface eddy current inspections required in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. Inspect as specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD using the service information specified in each paragraph as applicable. (j) Replacement of Carry Through Spars for All Affected Airplanes If cracks are found during any inspection required in paragraphs (g) through (i) and paragraph (k) of this AD, before further flight, replace the carry through spar. (k) Initial and Repetitive Inspections of Newly Replaced Carry Through Spars for All Affected Airplanes At the compliance times in paragraphs (k)(1) through (3) of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the left and right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks. Using a 10X magnifier visually inspect the bottom surface of the carry through spar cap in the areas around the fasteners located just inboard of the left-hand and right-hand forward lower wing fittings. If a crack is not positively identified during the detailed visual inspection but is suspected or the area is questionable, before further flight, do a surface eddy current inspection of the suspected area. Do these inspections using the Accomplishment Instructions in Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL-57-01 and Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL-57-01, both dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. (1) For Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, and 421A airplanes: Before the accumulation of 15,000 hours TIS on the newly installed carry through spar. If no cracks are found, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (2) For Models 421B and 421C airplanes: Before the accumulation of 12,000 hours TIS on the newly installed carry through spar. If no cracks are found, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (3) For Model 425 airplanes: Before the accumulation of 11,000 hours TIS on the newly installed carry through spar. If no cracks are found, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (l) Reporting Requirement for All Affected Airplanes Within 30 days after each inspection required by paragraphs (g) through (i) and paragraph (k) of this AD, report the results of the inspection to the FAA representative identified in paragraph (q) of this AD using the undated Attachment (titled Spar Cap Inspection Results Form and Spar Cap Inspection Results Form Continued) to Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL-57-01 and Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL-57-01, both dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. Please identify AD 2018-03- 03 in the subject line if submitted through email. (m) Installation of Optional Access Panels All Affected Airplanes Textron Aviation Conquest Service Bulletin CQB-57-01, Textron Aviation Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB-57-01, and Textron Multi- engine Service Bulletin MEB-57-02, all dated December 20, 2017, provide the manufacturer's optional procedures for installing access panels for easier access to the forward carry through spars. This AD does not require installing the access panels, but does not restrict the owner/operator from doing so. (n) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information for Affected Airplanes This AD allows credit for the initial inspection of the forward lower carry through spar cap required in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD if done before February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) using the following documents: (1) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 401/402 Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57-10-10, dated June 3, 2002. (2) Model 402C airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 402C Maintenance Manual, Supplemental Inspection Number 57-10-14, dated June 3, 2002. (3) Models 411 and 411A airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 411, Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57-10-10, dated January 6, 2003. (4) Model 414 airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 414 Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57- 10-10, dated August 1, 2002. (5) Model 414A airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 414A Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57- 10-14, dated August 1, 2002. (6) Models 421, 421A, and 421B airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 421 Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57-10-10, dated March 3, 2003. (7) Model 421C airplanes: Cessna Aircraft Company Model 421C Supplemental Inspection Document, Supplemental Inspection Number 57- 10-14, dated January 6, 2003. (o) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (p) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 [[Page 6118]] 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 (q) 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. (q) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. (r) 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) Textron Aviation Multi-engine Mandatory Service Letter MEL- 57-01, dated December 18, 2017 (includes the undated Attachment titled Spar Cap Inspection Results Form and Spar Cap Inspection Results Form Continued). (ii) Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory Service Letter CQL-57- 01, dated December 18, 2017 (includes the undated Attachment titled Spar Cap Inspection Results Form and Spar Cap Inspection Results Form Continued). (3) For Textron Aviation service information identified in this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; internet: www.txtav.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 2, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02551 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(d) Subject approved AMOC on any airplane to which DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air Transport Association of America the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
(ATA) Code 28: Fuel. principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Federal Aviation Administration
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
(e) Reason a PI, your local FSDO. 14 CFR Part 39
This AD was prompted by mandatory (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [Docket No. FAA–2018–0068; Product
issued by the aviation authority of another actions from a manufacturer, the action must Identifier 2017–CE–049–AD; Amendment
country to identify and address an unsafe be accomplished using a method approved 39–19176; AD 2018–03–03]
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards RIN 2120–AA64
describes the unsafe condition as non- Branch, FAA; or the CAA, which is the
conforming fuel tank caps. We are issuing aviation authority for New Zealand.
this AD to detect and address non-
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
conforming fuel tank caps, which could (h) Related Information Aviation Inc. Airplanes
result in fuel loss and lead to fuel starvation Refer to MCAI from the CAA, AD DCA/ AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and inflight engine shutdown. 750XL/20, dated December 8, 2017; Pacific Administration (FAA), DOT.
(f) Actions and Compliance Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
ACTION: Final rule; request for
PACSB/XL/089, Issue 01, dated December 8,
Unless already done, do the following comments.
2017; and CAA Supplement to AIR 2825 and
actions.
AIR 3237 (POH/AFM), Section 2,
(1) Within 15 days after March 5, 2018 (the
Limitations, Revision 1, dated December 8,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
effective date of this AD), insert the CAA, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, 2017, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the internet at http:// Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401,
Supplement to AIR 2825 and AIR 3237, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C,
Section 2, Limitations, Revision 1, dated www.regulations.gov by searching for and
December 8, 2017, into the pilot’s operating locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0066. 411, 411A, 414, 414A 421, 421A, 421B,
handbook/airplane flight manual (POH/ 421C, and 425 airplanes. This AD
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
AFM). requires repetitively inspecting the left
(2) Within 45 days after March 5, 2018 (the (1) The Director of the Federal Register and the right forward lower carry
effective date of this AD), inspect the fuel approved the incorporation by reference through spar cap for cracks and
tank caps, part number (P/N) 457–1015–12, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
replacing the carry through spar if
following the Accomplishment Instructions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
cracks are found. This AD was
in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service prompted by a report of a fully cracked
Bulletin, PACSB/XL/089, Issue 01, dated (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by lower forward carry through spar cap
December 8, 2017.
(3) If a damaged or non-conforming fuel this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. found on an affected airplane. We are
tank cap is found during the inspection (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service issuing this AD to address the unsafe
required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before Bulletin PACSB/XL/089, Issue 01, dated condition on these products.
further flight, replace any damaged or non- December 8, 2017. DATES: This AD is effective February 28,
conforming fuel tank cap with a modified (ii) CAA, Civil Aviation Authority of New 2018.
fuel tank cap, P/N 11–21087–1. Zealand, Supplement to AIR 2825 and AIR The Director of the Federal Register
(4) After replacement of damaged or non- 3237, Section 2, Limitations, Revision 1,
approved the incorporation by reference
conforming fuel tank caps with P/N 11– dated December 8, 2017.
21087–1, as required in paragraph (f)(3) of (3) For service information identified in of certain publications listed in this AD
this AD, remove the CAA Supplement to AIR this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, as of February 28, 2018.
2825 and AIR 3237, Section 2, Limitations, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, We must receive comments on this
Revision 1, dated December 8, 2017, from the Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 AD by March 30, 2018.
POH/AFM. 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(5) Replacement of damaged or non- aerospace.co.nz; internet: using the procedures found in 14 CFR
conforming fuel tank caps with P/N 11– www.aerospace.co.nz. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
21087–1, as required in paragraph (f)(3) of (4) You may view this referenced service methods:
this AD, terminates the repetitive inspections information at the FAA, Policy and
required in the CAA Supplement to AIR 2825 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
and AIR 3237, Section 2, Limitations, Missouri 64106. For information on the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Revision 1, dated December 8, 2017. availability of this material at the FAA, call instructions for submitting comments.
(6) Long-range aircraft delivery ferry flights (816) 329–4148. It is also available on the • Fax: 202–493–2251.
and oceanic flights are prohibited until the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Mail: U.S. Department of
inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this searching for locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD and any necessary replacements required 0066. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
by paragraph (f)(3) of this AD have been (5) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
completed. that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Administration (NARA). For information on Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
The following provisions also apply to this
the availability of this material at NARA, call 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
AD:
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to locations.html.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January except Federal holidays.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 25, 2018. For service information identified in
Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Melvin J. Johnson,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane this final rule, contact Textron Aviation
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Inc., Textron Aviation Customer
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Aircraft Certification Service. Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: [FR Doc. 2018–02611 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517–
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 5800; email: customercare@txtav.com;
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We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacement that would inspection. We have no way of might need this replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace carry through spar .......................................... 800 work-hours × $85 per hour = $68,000 .................. $5,000 $73,000
Paperwork Reduction Act Division, but during this transition FAA–2018–0068; Product Identifier
period, the Executive Director has 2017–CE–049–AD.
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to delegated the authority to issue ADs (a) Effective Date
respond to, nor shall a person be subject applicable to small airplanes, gliders, This AD is effective February 28, 2018.
to penalty for failure to comply with a balloons, airships, domestic business jet
transport airplanes, and associated (b) Affected ADs
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork appliances to the Director of the Policy None.
Reduction Act unless that collection of and Innovation Division. (c) Applicability
information displays a current valid Regulatory Findings This AD applies to the following Textron
OMB control number. The control Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held
number for the collection of information This AD will not have federalism by Cessna Aircraft Company) model
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The implications under Executive Order airplanes, that are certificated in any
paperwork cost associated with this AD 13132. This AD will not have a category:
has been detailed in the Costs of substantial direct effect on the States, on
Compliance section of this document the relationship between the national TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS
and includes time for reviewing government and the States, or on the AD—AFFECTED MODELS AND SE-
instructions, as well as completing and distribution of power and RIAL NUMBERS
reviewing the collection of information. responsibilities among the various
Therefore, all reporting associated with levels of government. Model Serial numbers
this AD is mandatory. Comments For the reasons discussed above, I
concerning the accuracy of this burden certify that this AD: 401 ..... 401–0001 through 401–0322
and suggestions for reducing the burden (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 401A ... 401A0001 through 401A0132
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 401B ... 401B0001 through 401B0221
should be directed to the FAA at 800 402 ..... 402–0001 through 402–0322
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 402A ... 402A0001 through 402A0129
DC 20591. ATTN: Information 402B ... 402B0001 through 402B1384
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 402C ... 689, 402C0001 through 402C1020
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 411 ..... 411–0001 through 411–0250
Authority for This Rulemaking in Alaska, and 411A ... 411–0251 through 411–0300
Title 49 of the United States Code (4) Will not have a significant 414 ..... 414–0001 through 414–0965
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, 414A ... 414A0001 through 414A1212
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities 421 ..... 421–0001 through 421–0200
section 106, describes the authority of under the criteria of the Regulatory 421A ... 421A0001 through 421A0158
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act. 421B ... 421B0001 through 421B0970
421C ... 421C0001 through 421C1807
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 425 ..... 425–0001 through 425–0236
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(d) Subject
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Safety. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Adoption of the Amendment Code 53, Fuselage.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, This AD was prompted by a report that a
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as fully cracked lower forward carry through
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: spar cap was found on a Textron Model 402C
the Administrator finds necessary for airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS failure of the carry through spar cap during
safety in air commerce. This regulation flight. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES
could result in loss of control.
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
that is likely to exist or develop on (f) Compliance
continues to read as follows:
products identified in this rulemaking Comply with this AD within the
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. compliance times specified, unless already
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This AD is issued in accordance with done.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
authority delegated by the Executive (g) Initial Inspection for All Affected
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airplanes With 24,975 Hours Time-In-
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the following new airworthiness Service (TIS) or More on the Carry Through
In accordance with that order, issuance directive (AD): Spars
of ADs is normally a function of the 2018–03–03 Textron Aviation Inc.: Within the next 25 hours TIS after
Compliance and Airworthiness Amendment 39–19176; Docket No. February 28, 2018 (the effective date of this
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principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
certification office, send it to the attention of Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
the person identified in paragraph (q) of this 14 CFR Part 39 Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
AD. 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0952; Product
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
Identifier 2017–CE–028–AD; Amendment
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 39–19189; AD 2018–03–16] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
certificate holding district office. We issued a notice of proposed
Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG
(q) Related Information rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Gliders
part 39 by adding an AD that would
For more information about this AD, apply to all Stemme AG Model Stemme
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
contact Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, S10–VT gliders (type certificate
Administration (FAA), Department of
Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road,
Transportation (DOT). previously held by Stemme GmbH & Co.
Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:
ACTION: Final rule. KG) and all Stemme AG Model Stemme
(316) 946–4155; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
S 12 gliders equipped with a certain
bobbie.kroetch@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@
SUMMARY: We are superseding front gearbox, part number 11AG. That
faa.gov.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–10– NPRM was published in the Federal
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference 11 for Stemme AG Model Stemme S10– Register on October 10, 2017 (82 FR
(1) The Director of the Federal Register VT gliders (type certificate previously 46938), and proposed to supersede AD
approved the incorporation by reference held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG). This 2017–10–11, Amendment 39–18885 (82
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD results from mandatory continuing FR 24239, May 26, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airworthiness information (MCAI) 10–11’’).
part 51. issued by an aviation authority of Since we issued AD 2017–10–11, we
(2) You must use this service information another country to identify and address have type certificated Stemme AG
as applicable to do the actions required by an unsafe condition on an aviation Model Stemme S 12 gliders in the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe United States and have determined
(i) Textron Aviation Multi-engine condition as certain propeller front those model gliders should also be
Mandatory Service Letter MEL–57–01, dated transmission gear wheels having included in the applicability of AD
December 18, 2017 (includes the undated insufficient material strength because of 2017–10–11. In addition, Stemme AG
Attachment titled Spar Cap Inspection improper heat treatment during has issued new service information with
Results Form and Spar Cap Inspection manufacturing. We are issuing this AD procedures for addressing the unsafe
Results Form Continued). to require actions to address the unsafe condition.
(ii) Textron Aviation Conquest Mandatory condition on these products and to add Comments
Service Letter CQL–57–01, dated December Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders
18, 2017 (includes the undated Attachment to the Applicability section. We gave the public the opportunity to
titled Spar Cap Inspection Results Form and participate in developing this AD. The
DATES: This AD is effective March 20,
Spar Cap Inspection Results Form following presents the comment
2018.
Continued). received on the proposal and the FAA’s
The Director of the Federal Register
(3) For Textron Aviation service response to the comment.
approved the incorporation by reference
information identified in this AD, contact of certain publications listed in this AD Request for Manufacturer To Be
Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation as of March 20, 2018. Responsible for All Associated Cost
Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd.,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Taylor Ray stated that the
Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517–
5800; email: customercare@txtav.com; docket on the internet at http:// manufacturer should be responsible for
internet: www.txtav.com. www.regulations.gov by searching for replacing the front gearbox on the
(4) You may view this service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– affected gliders at no cost to the owners/
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 0952; or in person at Docket Operations, operators. We infer that the commenter
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For U.S. Department of Transportation, M– is referring to the cost for both parts and
information on the availability of this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room labor.
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Taylor Ray stated that since the
(5) You may view this service information Washington, DC 20590. unsafe condition resulted from the
that is incorporated by reference at the For service information identified in manufacturing process, the
National Archives and Records this AD, contact STEMME AG, manufacturer should be responsible for
Administration (NARA). For information on Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr. 6–7, D–15344 fixing the unsafe condition.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Strausberg, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) We neither agree nor disagree since
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 3341 3612–0, fax: +49 (0) 3341 3612–30; the FAA does not get involved in who
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- internet: https://www.stemme.com. You pays for the cost of mitigating an unsafe
locations.html. may view this referenced service condition. The primary concern the
information at the FAA, Policy and FAA has when issuing an AD is
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
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Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas addressing unsafe conditions on various
February 2, 2018.
City, Missouri 64106. For information aircraft flying in the United States.
Melvin J. Johnson, on the availability of this material at the While we provide information related to
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also the estimated labor and parts cost
Aircraft Certification Service. available on the internet at http:// associated with each AD, we do not
[FR Doc. 2018–02551 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for control warranty coverage for owner/
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket No. FAA–2017–0952. operators of the affected aircraft nor can
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 6114 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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