83 FR 9793 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 46 (March 8, 2018)

Page Range		9793-9795
FR Document		2018-04266

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as incorrectly marked and annunciated low oil pressure indication warnings. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1184; Product Identifier 2017-CE-029-AD; Amendment 
39-19205; AD 2018-04-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific 
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as incorrectly marked and annunciated low oil pressure 
indication warnings. We are issuing this AD to require actions to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 12, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of April 12, 
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-
1184; 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 Pacific 
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 
3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 
6134; email: [email protected]; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. 
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-2017-1184.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[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 Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
on December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59555). The NPRM proposed to correct 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:

    The low oil pressure warnings are incorrectly marked and 
annunciated on certain Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft. This [CAA] 
AD introduces the requirements in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory 
Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/088, dated 11 August 2017, to 
correct low oil pressure indication warnings.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-184-002.

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 the 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 correcting 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 Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 
PACSB/XL/088, dated August 11, 2017; and Pacific Aerospace Temporary 
Revision Instruction Letter, dated August 2017, which includes Pacific 
Aerospace temporary revisions XL/POH/00/001, XUPOH/02/001, XUPOH/03/
001, and XUPOH/03/002. The service bulletin describes procedures for 
adjustment or replacement of the low oil pressure light, pressure 
switch, and indicator. The temporary revision instruction letter 
contains revisions that correct the reference to the incorrect 
instrument markings in the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). 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 the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 22 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $500 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $14,740, or $670 per product.

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

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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-
1184; or in person at 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 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

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2018-04-09 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-19205; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-1184; Product Identifier 2017-CE-029-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 12, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 
airplanes, all serial numbers up to XL217, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 79: Engine Oil.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as incorrectly 
marked and annunciated low oil pressure indication warnings. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent engine oil pressure from dropping below 
safe limits, which could cause possible engine damage or failure.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (4) of this AD, as applicable:
    (1) For airplanes with Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) AIR 2825: 
Within the next 30 days after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of 
this AD), insert Pacific Aerospace temporary revisions XL/POH/00/
001, XL/POH/02/001, and XUPOH/03/001, into the Pacific Aerospace 
Limited (PAL) 750XL POH AIR 2825 as specified in Pacific Aerospace 
Temporary Revision Instruction Letter, dated August 2017.
    (2) For airplanes with Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) AIR 3237: 
Within the next 30 days after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of 
this AD), insert Pacific Aerospace temporary revisions XL/POH/00/
001, XUPOH/02/001, XUPOH/03/001, and XUPOH/03/002, into the PAL 
750XL POH AIR 3237 as specified in Pacific Aerospace Temporary 
Revision Instruction Letter, dated August 2017.
    (3) For Pacific Aerospace 750XL airplanes up to serial number 
XL217: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 
12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 
months after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), 
whichever occurs first, replace the pressure switch for the low oil 
pressure light per the instructions in Part A of Pacific Aerospace 
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin (PALMSB) PACSB/XL/088, dated 
August 11, 2017.
    (4) For Pacific Aerospace 750XL airplanes up to serial number 
XL217 fitted with PIN INS 60-8 oil pressure/temperature indicator: 
Within the next 100 hours TIS after April 12, 2018 (the effective 
date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after April 12, 2018 
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, replace the 
oil pressure/temperature indicator per the instructions in Part B of 
PALMSB PACSB/XL/088, dated August 11, 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: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: [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 The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which 
is the aviation authority for New Zealand.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to CAA MCAI AD No. DCA/750XL/19, dated September 7, 2017, 
for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on 
the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1184-0002.

(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/
088, dated August 11, 2017.

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    (ii) Pacific Aerospace Temporary Revision Instruction Letter, 
dated August 2017, which includes Pacific Aerospace temporary 
revisions XL/POH/00/001, XUPOH/02/001, XUPOH/03/001, and XUPOH/03/
002.
    (3) For Pacific Aerospace service information identified in this 
AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, 
Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 
6144; facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: [email protected]; 
internet: www.aerospace.co.nz.
    (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-2017-1184.
    (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 16, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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contains regulatory documents having general facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: was proposed in the NPRM for
applicability and legal effect, most of which pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: correcting the unsafe condition; and
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Federal Regulations, which is published under this referenced service information at upon the public than was already
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. proposed in the NPRM.
the FAA, Policy and Innovation
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Related Service Information Under 1
the Superintendent of Documents. Missouri 64106. For information on the CFR Part 51
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available We reviewed Pacific Aerospace
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the internet at http:// Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
www.regulations.gov by searching for PACSB/XL/088, dated August 11, 2017;
Federal Aviation Administration Docket No. FAA–2017–1184. and Pacific Aerospace Temporary
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Revision Instruction Letter, dated
14 CFR Part 39 Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, August 2017, which includes Pacific
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1184; Product Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Aerospace temporary revisions XL/
Identifier 2017–CE–029–AD; Amendment Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, POH/00/001, XUPOH/02/001, XUPOH/
39–19205; AD 2018–04–09] Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 03/001, and XUPOH/03/002. The
4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: service bulletin describes procedures for
RIN 2120–AA64 adjustment or replacement of the low oil
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
pressure light, pressure switch, and
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
indicator. The temporary revision
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Discussion instruction letter contains revisions that
AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed correct the reference to the incorrect
Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR instrument markings in the Pilots
Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would Operating Handbook (POH). This
ACTION: Final rule. apply to Pacific Aerospace Limited service information is reasonably
Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was available because the interested parties
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new published in the Federal Register on have access to it through their normal
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59555). The course of business or by the means
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe identified in the ADDRESSES section of
airplanes. This AD results from condition for the specified products and the AD.
mandatory continuing airworthiness was based on mandatory continuing Costs of Compliance
information (MCAI) issued by an airworthiness information (MCAI)
aviation authority of another country to originated by an aviation authority of We estimate that this AD will affect
identify and correct an unsafe condition another country. The MCAI states: 22 products of U.S. registry. We also
on an aviation product. The MCAI estimate that it would take about 2
The low oil pressure warnings are work-hours per product to comply with
describes the unsafe condition as incorrectly marked and annunciated on
incorrectly marked and annunciated certain Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft.
the basic requirements of this AD. The
low oil pressure indication warnings. This [CAA] AD introduces the requirements average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
We are issuing this AD to require in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Required parts would cost about $500
actions to address the unsafe condition Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/088, dated 11 per product.
on these products. August 2017, to correct low oil pressure Based on these figures, we estimate
indication warnings. the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
DATES: This AD is effective April 12,
The MCAI can be found in the AD be $14,740, or $670 per product.
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register docket on the internet at: https:// Authority for This Rulemaking
approved the incorporation by reference www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-184-002. Title 49 of the United States Code
of certain publications listed in the AD specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
as of April 12, 2018. Comments rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD We gave the public the opportunity to section 106, describes the authority of
docket on the internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. We the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
www.regulations.gov by searching for received no comments on the NPRM or Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– on the determination of the cost to the detail the scope of the Agency’s
1184; or in person at Docket Operations, public. authority.
U.S. Department of Transportation, M– We are issuing this rulemaking under
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Conclusion the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We reviewed the relevant data and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Washington, DC 20590. determined that air safety and the General requirements.’’ Under that
For service information identified in public interest require adopting the AD section, Congress charges the FAA with
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace as proposed except for minor editorial promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, changes. We have determined that these air commerce by prescribing regulations
Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New minor changes: for practices, methods, and procedures

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the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 temporary revisions XL/POH/00/001,
safety in air commerce. This regulation XUPOH/02/001, XUPOH/03/001, and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation XUPOH/03/002, into the PAL 750XL POH
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, AIR 3237 as specified in Pacific Aerospace
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. Temporary Revision Instruction Letter, dated
that is likely to exist or develop on August 2017.
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment (3) For Pacific Aerospace 750XL airplanes
action. Accordingly, under the authority up to serial number XL217: Within the next
delegated to me by the Administrator, 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12,
This AD is issued in accordance with 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within
authority delegated by the Executive the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the next 12 months after April 12, 2018 (the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, follows:
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS first, replace the pressure switch for the low
In accordance with that order, issuance oil pressure light per the instructions in Part
DIRECTIVES A of Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness Service Bulletin (PALMSB) PACSB/XL/088,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated August 11, 2017.
Division, but during this transition continues to read as follows: (4) For Pacific Aerospace 750XL airplanes
period, the Executive Director has Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. up to serial number XL217 fitted with PIN
delegated the authority to issue ADs INS 60–8 oil pressure/temperature indicator:
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, § 39.13 [Amended] Within the next 100 hours TIS after April 12,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within
transport airplanes, and associated the next 12 months after April 12, 2018 (the
the following new AD: effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
appliances to the Director of the Policy
2018–04–09 Pacific Aerospace Limited: first, replace the oil pressure/temperature
and Innovation Division. Amendment 39–19205; Docket No. indicator per the instructions in Part B of
Regulatory Findings FAA–2017–1184; Product Identifier PALMSB PACSB/XL/088, dated August 11,
2017–CE–029–AD. 2017.
We determined that this AD will not (a) Effective Date (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
have federalism implications under This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes The following provisions also apply to this
Executive Order 13132. This AD will effective April 12, 2018. AD:
not have a substantial direct effect on (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the States, on the relationship between (b) Affected ADs
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
the national government and the States, None. Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
or on the distribution of power and (c) Applicability approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
responsibilities among the various using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
levels of government. Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
For the reasons discussed above, I numbers up to XL217, certificated in any Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
certify this AD: category. Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(d) Subject (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association of America approved AMOC on any airplane to which
(ATA) Code 79: Engine Oil. the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (e) Reason principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
This AD was prompted by mandatory a PI, your local FSDO.
1979), continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation originated by an aviation authority of another requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
country to identify and correct an unsafe actions from a manufacturer, the action must
in Alaska, and condition on an aviation product. The MCAI be accomplished using a method approved
(4) Will not have a significant describes the unsafe condition as incorrectly by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
economic impact, positive or negative, marked and annunciated low oil pressure Branch, FAA; or The Civil Aviation
on a substantial number of small entities indication warnings. We are issuing this AD Authority (CAA), which is the aviation
under the criteria of the Regulatory to prevent engine oil pressure from dropping authority for New Zealand.
below safe limits, which could cause possible
Flexibility Act. engine damage or failure. (h) Related Information
Examining the AD Docket (f) Actions and Compliance Refer to CAA MCAI AD No. DCA/750XL/
19, dated September 7, 2017, for related
You may examine the AD docket on Unless already done, do the following information. The MCAI can be found in the
the internet at http:// actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) of this AD docket on the internet at: https://
AD, as applicable: www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-
www.regulations.gov by searching for (1) For airplanes with Pilots Operating
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 2017-1184-0002.
Handbook (POH) AIR 2825: Within the next
1184; or in person at Docket Operations 30 days after April 12, 2018 (the effective (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday date of this AD), insert Pacific Aerospace (1) The Director of the Federal Register
through Friday, except Federal holidays. temporary revisions XL/POH/00/001, XL/ approved the incorporation by reference
The AD docket contains the NPRM, the POH/02/001, and XUPOH/03/001, into the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
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regulatory evaluation, any comments Pacific Aerospace Limited (PAL) 750XL POH paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
received, and other information. The AIR 2825 as specified in Pacific Aerospace part 51.
Temporary Revision Instruction Letter, dated (2) You must use this service information
street address for Docket Operations August 2017. as applicable to do the actions required by
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the (2) For airplanes with Pilots Operating this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Handbook (POH) AIR 3237: Within the next (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
available in the AD docket shortly after 30 days after April 12, 2018 (the effective Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/088, dated August
receipt. date of this AD), insert Pacific Aerospace 11, 2017.

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(ii) Pacific Aerospace Temporary Revision DATES: This AD is effective April 12, currently installed on the left and right brake-
Instruction Letter, dated August 2017, which 2018. pedal interconnecting tie-rods.
includes Pacific Aerospace temporary The Director of the Federal Register The MCAI can be found in the AD
revisions XL/POH/00/001, XUPOH/02/001,
XUPOH/03/001, and XUPOH/03/002.
approved the incorporation by reference docket on the internet at: https://
(3) For Pacific Aerospace service of a certain publication listed in the AD www.regulations.gov/
information identified in this AD, contact as of April 12, 2018. document?D=FAA-2017-1079-0002.
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Comments
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, docket on the internet at http://
New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; www.regulations.gov by searching for We gave the public the opportunity to
facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: pacific@ participate in developing this AD. We
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1079; or in person at Docket Operations, received no comments on the NPRM or
www.aerospace.co.nz. on the determination of the cost to the
(4) You may view this service information U.S. Department of Transportation, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room public.
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Conclusion
information on the availability of this Washington, DC 20590.
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In We reviewed the relevant data and
For service information identified in determined that air safety and the
addition, you can access this service this AD, contact PILATUS Aircraft Ltd.,
information on the internet at http:// public interest require adopting the AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Customer Technical Support (MCC), as proposed except for minor editorial
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1184. P.O. Box 992, CH–6371 Stans, changes. We have determined that these
(5) You may view this service information Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 67 minor changes:
that is incorporated by reference at the 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67 73; email: • Are consistent with the intent that
National Archives and Records techsupport@pilatus-aircraft.com; was proposed in the NPRM for
Administration (NARA). For information on internet: http://www.pilatus- correcting the unsafe condition; and
the availability of this material at NARA, call aircraft.com. You may review this
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
• Do not add any additional burden
referenced service information at the upon the public than was already
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
locations.html. proposed in the NPRM.
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 64106. For information on the Related Service Information Under 1
February 16, 2018. availability of this material at the FAA, CFR Part 51
Pat Mullen, call (816) 329–4148. It is also available We reviewed Pilatus Service Bulletin
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation on the internet at http:// No. 32–028, dated September 20, 2017.
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for The service bulletin describes
[FR Doc. 2018–04266 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] Docket No. FAA–2017–1079. procedures for removing the left and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: right brake pedal interconnecting tie
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, rods. This service information is
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, reasonably available because the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, interested parties have access to it
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– through their normal course of business
Federal Aviation Administration
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: or by the means identified in the
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. ADDRESSES section of the AD.
14 CFR Part 39
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Costs of Compliance
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1079; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–039–AD; Amendment Discussion We estimate that this AD will affect
39–19206; AD 2018–04–10] 18 products of U.S. registry. We also
We issued a notice of proposed
RIN 2120–AA64
estimate that it would take about 2.5
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
work-hours per product to comply with
part 39 by adding an AD that would
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus the basic requirements of this AD. The
apply to Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model
Aircraft Limited Airplanes average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
PC–7 airplanes. The NPRM was Based on these figures, we estimate
AGENCY: Federal Aviation published in the Federal Register on the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
Administration (FAA), Department of November 21, 2017 (82 FR 55332). The be $3,825, or $212.50 per product.
Transportation (DOT). NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products and Authority for This Rulemaking
ACTION: Final rule.
was based on mandatory continuing Title 49 of the United States Code
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness information (MCAI) specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus originated by an aviation authority of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Aircraft Limited Model PC–7 airplanes. another country. The MCAI states: section 106, describes the authority of
This AD results from mandatory This [FOCA] Airworthiness Directive (AD) the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
continuing airworthiness information is prompted due to a report where the brakes Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority have remained activated after release of the detail the scope of the Agency’s
of another country to identify and brake pedals before taxing. authority.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

correct an unsafe condition on an Such a condition, if left uncorrected, could We are issuing this rulemaking under
aviation product. The MCAI describes lead to an asymmetric braking and the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
subsequent loss of directional control.
the unsafe condition as the brakes In order to correct and control the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
remaining activated after release of the situation, this [FOCA] AD requires the General requirements.’’ Under that
brake pedal. We are issuing this AD to modification of the brake-pedal section, Congress charges the FAA with
require actions to address the unsafe interconnecting tie-rod by removing the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
condition on these products. bonding straps and attachment hardware air commerce by prescribing regulations

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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 April 12, 2018.
Contact		Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 9793
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 9793 - Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 46 (March 8, 2018)

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