83_FR_9857 83 FR 9811 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

83 FR 9811 - Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range9811-9813
FR Document2018-04405

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-19-12 for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. 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 the fuel system integral sump tank not meeting FAA regulations. 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-2017-1166; Product Identifier 2017-CE-042-AD; Amendment 
39-19217; AD 2018-05-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-19-12 for 
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. 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 the fuel system integral sump tank not meeting 
FAA regulations. 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 a certain publication listed in this 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-
1166; 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 GA 8 Airvan 
(Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box 
881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: +61 03 5172 1200; 
fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: aircraft.techpubs@mahindraaerospace.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-2017-1166.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.

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 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd 
Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register on December 19, 2017 (82 FR 60128), and proposed to 
supersede AD 2013-19-12, Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR 58872, September 25, 
2013) (``AD 2013-19-12'').
    Since we issued AD 2013-19-12, the related service information has 
been amended to incorporate a modification

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to ventilate the area around the integral sump tank.
    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 that:

    The GippsAero GA8 and GA8-TC 320 aircraft Mk II fuel system 
features an integral sump tank located in the floor structure 
forward of the co-pilot seat. The current configuration of the 
compartments adjacent to the Mk II sump tank does not meet the 
requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations of the United States of America in that they are not 
suitably ventilated and drained to prevent the accumulation of 
flammable fluids or vapours.
    Amendment 1 of this [CASA] directive mandates ventilation of the 
area around the integral sump tank as presented in SB-GA8-2012-96 
Issue 6 to meet the requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States of America.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.

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

    We reviewed GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, 
dated July 21, 2016. This service information describes procedures for 
modifying the fuel ventilation and drainage system. 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 47 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to do 
fuel system ventilation and drainage modification requirement of this 
AD (this action is retained from AD 2013-19-12). The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $11,985, or $255 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to do the supplementary fuel ventilation modification requirement of 
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts 
will cost about $932 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $59,784, or $1,272 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per 
product to do the cargo pod modification requirement of this AD (this 
action is retained from AD 2013-19-12). The average labor rate is $85 
per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $1,000 per product, for a 
cost of $1,340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need this action.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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-
1166; 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

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


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    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 removing Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR 
58872, September 25, 2013), and adding the following new AD:

2018-05-08 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: Amendment 39-19217; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-1166; Product Identifier 2017-CE-042-AD.

(a) Effective Date

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

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-19-12, Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR 58872, 
September 25, 2013) (``AD 2013-19-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd airplane 
models and serial numbers (S/Ns) presented in paragraphs (c)(1) and 
(c)(2) that are certificated in any category:
    (1) Group 1 Airplanes:
    (i) Model GA8: S/N GA8-02-012 and S/Ns 128 through 205; and
    (ii) Model GA8-TC320: S/Ns GA8-TC 320-02-016, GA8-TC 320-03-025, 
GA8-TC 320-09-120, and S/Ns 129 through 205.
    (2) Group 2 Airplanes:
    (i) Model GA8: S/N GA8-02-012 and S/Ns 128 through 246; and
    (ii) Model GA8-TC320: S/Ns GA8-TC 320-02-016, GA8-TC 320-03-025, 
GA8-TC 320-09-120, and S/Ns 129 through 246.

    Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The last three digits (third 
tier designation) of the affected airplane model S/Ns are sequential 
regardless of the model designation (first tier designation) or the 
year produced (second tier designation).

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another 
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the fuel system 
integral sump tank not meeting FAA regulations. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent the accumulation of flammable fluids or vapors, which 
could lead to a flammability issue.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For all affected Group 1 airplanes: Within the next 100 
hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2018 (the effective date 
of this AD) or within the next 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, modify the 
airplane following Part 1 of GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-
96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If the airplane was previously 
affected under AD 2013-19-12 and compliance with that AD has already 
been done, this AD allows credit for doing this modification 
following Part 1 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-
2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
    (2) For affected Group 1 airplanes that are equipped with a 
cargo pod part number GA8-255004-017 or GA8-255004-019: Before 
further flight after the modification required in paragraph (f)(1) 
of this AD, modify the cargo pod following Part 2 of GippsAero 
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If 
the airplane was previously affected under AD 2013-19-12 and 
compliance with that AD has already been done, this AD allows credit 
for doing this modification following Part 2 of GippsAero Mandatory 
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
    (3) For all affected Group 2 airplanes: Within the next 100 
hours TIS after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or 
within 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this 
AD), whichever occurs first, modify the airplane following Part 3 of 
GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 
2016.

(g) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information

    This AD allows credit for airplanes that were previously 
affected by AD 2013-19-12 and the actions required in paragraphs 
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD were previously done following Part 1 
and Part 2 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, 
Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; 
email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any 
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) 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, Standards 
Office, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/
GA8/7, Amendment 1, dated November 13, 2017; and GippsAero Mandatory 
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013. You 
may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.

(j) 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) GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated 
July 21, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd service information identified in 
this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: 
Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; 
telephone: +61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: 
aircraft.techpubs@mahindraaerospace.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. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1166.
    (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 26, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04405 Filed 3-7-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 9811 inspection program without obtaining (xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– GA8 and GA8–TC320 airplanes. This approval of an AMOC, provided the 4109, dated February 25, 2016. AD results from mandatory continuing procedures and tests identified as RC can be (xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– airworthiness information (MCAI) done and the airplane can be put back in an 4113, dated February 15, 2016. issued by an aviation authority of airworthy condition. Any substitutions or (xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– changes to procedures or tests identified as 4114, dated February 15, 2016. another country to identify and address RC require approval of an AMOC. (xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– an unsafe condition on an aviation 4115, dated February 19, 2016. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe (u) Related Information condition as the fuel system integral (xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 4118, dated April 20, 2016. sump tank not meeting FAA regulations. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD (xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– We are issuing this AD to require 2016–0188, dated September 21, 2016; 4119, dated April 20, 2016. actions to address the unsafe condition corrected September 22, 2016; for related (xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– on these products. information. This MCAI may be found in the 4120, dated April 20, 2016. AD docket on the internet at http:// (xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– DATES: This AD is effective April 12, www.regulations.gov by searching for and 4121, dated April 20, 2016. 2018. locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0713. (xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– The Director of the Federal Register (2) For more information about this AD, 5020, Revision 02, including Appendices 01 approved the incorporation by reference contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace and 02, dated November 27, 2015. of a certain publication listed in this AD Engineer, International Section, Transport (xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– as of April 12, 2018. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue 5023, Revision 02, including Appendices 01 ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone and 02, dated November 27, 2015. 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. docket on the internet at http:// (4) For service information identified in (3) Service information identified in this this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness www.regulations.gov by searching for AD that is not incorporated by reference is Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– available at the addresses specified in 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 1166; or in person at Docket Operations, paragraphs (v)(4) and (v)(5) of this AD. 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: U.S. Department of Transportation, M– (v) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room internet: http://www.airbus.com. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, (1) The Director of the Federal Register (5) You may view this service information Washington, DC 20590. approved the incorporation by reference at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, For service information identified in (IBR) of the service information listed in this 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, information on the availability of this part 51. c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (2) You must use this service information (6) You may view this service information Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell as applicable to do the actions required by that is incorporated by reference at the Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: +61 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. National Archives and Records 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; (3) The following service information was Administration (NARA). For information on email: aircraft.techpubs@ approved for IBR on March 16, 2018 (83 FR the availability of this material at NARA, call mahindraaerospace.com. You may view 5689, February 9, 2018). 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this referenced service information at (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3087, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the FAA, Policy and Innovation Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated locations.html. February 18, 2016. Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3095, Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 1, Missouri 64106. For information on the Revision 02, including Appendices 01 and 2018. availability of this material at the FAA, 02, dated February 19, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, call (816) 329–4148. It is also available (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– Acting Director, System Oversight Division, on the internet at http:// 3105, dated February 24, 2016. Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– [FR Doc. 2018–04645 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] Docket No. FAA–2017–1166. 3106, dated February 24, 2016. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3110, dated February 15, 2016. Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 3111, dated February 15, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 3112, dated February 24, 2016. Federal Aviation Administration 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– doug.rudolph@faa.gov. 3113, dated February 15, 2016. 14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– 3114, dated February 15, 2016. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1166; Product Discussion (x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3115, Identifier 2017–CE–042–AD; Amendment dated April 20, 2016. 39–19217; AD 2018–05–08] We issued a notice of proposed (xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR RIN 2120–AA64 part 39 by adding an AD that would 3116, dated April 20, 2016. (xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan apply to GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models 3117, dated April 20, 2016. (Pty) Ltd Airplanes GA8 and GA8–TC320 airplanes. That (xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– NPRM was published in the Federal 3118, dated April 20, 2016. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Register on December 19, 2017 (82 FR sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– Administration (FAA), Department of 60128), and proposed to supersede AD 4095, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2015. Transportation (DOT). 2013–19–12, Amendment 39–17594 (78 (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– ACTION: Final rule. FR 58872, September 25, 2013) (‘‘AD 4101, Revision 02, including Appendices 01 2013–19–12’’). and 02, dated November 27, 2015. SUMMARY: We are superseding Since we issued AD 2013–19–12, the (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–19– related service information has been 4108, dated February 15, 2016. 12 for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models amended to incorporate a modification VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MRR1.SGM 08MRR1

9812 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Rules and Regulations to ventilate the area around the integral ventilation and drainage modification Compliance and Airworthiness sump tank. requirement of this AD (this action is Division, but during this transition The NPRM proposed to address an retained from AD 2013–19–12). The period, the Executive Director has unsafe condition for the specified average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. delegated the authority to issue ADs products and was based on mandatory Based on these figures, we estimate applicable to small airplanes, gliders, continuing airworthiness information the cost of this portion of this AD on balloons, airships, domestic business jet (MCAI) originated by an aviation U.S. operators to be $11,985, or $255 per transport airplanes, and associated authority of another country. The MCAI product. appliances to the Director of the Policy states that: We also estimate that it will take and Innovation Division. The GippsAero GA8 and GA8–TC 320 about 4 work-hours per product to do the supplementary fuel ventilation Regulatory Findings aircraft Mk II fuel system features an integral sump tank located in the floor structure modification requirement of this AD. We determined that this AD will not forward of the co-pilot seat. The current The average labor rate is $85 per work- have federalism implications under configuration of the compartments adjacent hour. Required parts will cost about Executive Order 13132. This AD will to the Mk II sump tank does not meet the $932 per product. not have a substantial direct effect on requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the Based on these figures, we estimate the States, on the relationship between Federal Aviation Regulations of the United the cost of this portion of this AD on the national government and the States, States of America in that they are not suitably U.S. operators to be $59,784, or $1,272 ventilated and drained to prevent the or on the distribution of power and per product. responsibilities among the various accumulation of flammable fluids or vapours. In addition, we estimate that it will levels of government. Amendment 1 of this [CASA] directive mandates ventilation of the area around the take about 4 work-hours per product to For the reasons discussed above, I integral sump tank as presented in SB–GA8– do the cargo pod modification certify this AD: 2012–96 Issue 6 to meet the requirements of requirement of this AD (this action is (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory regulation 23.967(b) of the Federal Aviation retained from AD 2013–19–12). The action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Regulations of the United States of America. average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under The MCAI can be found in the AD Required parts will cost about $1,000 the DOT Regulatory Policies and docket on the internet at https:// per product, for a cost of $1,340 per Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, www.regulations.gov/ product. We have no way of 1979), document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002. determining the number of products (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation that may need this action. in Alaska, and Comments According to the manufacturer, some (4) Will not have a significant We gave the public the opportunity to of the costs of this AD may be covered economic impact, positive or negative, participate in developing this AD. We under warranty, thereby reducing the on a substantial number of small entities received no comments on the NPRM or cost impact on affected individuals. We under the criteria of the Regulatory on the determination of the cost to the do not control warranty coverage for Flexibility Act. public. affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost Examining the AD Docket Conclusion estimate. You may examine the AD docket on We reviewed the relevant data and Authority for This Rulemaking the internet at http:// determined that air safety and the www.regulations.gov by searching for public interest require adopting this AD Title 49 of the United States Code and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– as proposed except for minor editorial specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1166; or in person at Docket Operations changes. We have determined that these rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday minor changes: section 106, describes the authority of through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Are consistent with the intent that the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: The AD docket contains the NPRM, the was proposed in the NPRM for Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more regulatory evaluation, any comments addressing the unsafe condition; and detail the scope of the Agency’s received, and other information. The • Do not add any additional burden authority. street address for Docket Operations upon the public than was already We are issuing this rulemaking under (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the proposed in the NPRM. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Related Service Information available in the AD docket shortly after General requirements.’’ Under that receipt. We reviewed GippsAero Service section, Congress charges the FAA with Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 6, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated July 21, 2016. This service air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation information describes procedures for for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, modifying the fuel ventilation and the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. drainage system. This service safety in air commerce. This regulation information is reasonably available is within the scope of that authority Adoption of the Amendment because the interested parties have because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority access to it through their normal course that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, of business or by the means identified products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. action. follows: This AD is issued in accordance with Costs of Compliance authority delegated by the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS We estimate that this AD will affect Director, Aircraft Certification Service, DIRECTIVES 47 products of U.S. registry. We also as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. estimate that it will take about 3 work- In accordance with that order, issuance ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 hours per product to do fuel system of ADs is normally a function of the continues to read as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MRR1.SGM 08MRR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 9813 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. affected under AD 2013–19–12 and (j) Material Incorporated by Reference compliance with that AD has already been (1) The Director of the Federal Register § 39.13 [Amended] done, this AD allows credit for doing this approved the incorporation by reference ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by modification following Part 1 of GippsAero (IBR) of the service information listed in this removing Amendment 39–17594 (78 FR Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012– paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 58872, September 25, 2013), and adding 96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013. part 51. the following new AD: (2) For affected Group 1 airplanes that are (2) You must use this service information equipped with a cargo pod part number as applicable to do the actions required by 2018–05–08 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: GA8–255004–017 or GA8–255004–019: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Amendment 39–19217; Docket No. Before further flight after the modification (i) GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8– FAA–2017–1166; Product Identifier required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, 2012–96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. 2017–CE–042–AD. modify the cargo pod following Part 2 of (ii) Reserved. (a) Effective Date GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012– (3) For GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd service 96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If the information identified in this AD, contact GA This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes airplane was previously affected under AD 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, effective April 12, 2018. 2013–19–12 and compliance with that AD Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, (b) Affected ADs has already been done, this AD allows credit Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: This AD replaces AD 2013–19–12, for doing this modification following Part 2 +61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; Amendment 39–17594 (78 FR 58872, of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin email: aircraft.techpubs@ September 25, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–19–12’’). SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 4, dated August 12, mahindraaerospace.com. 2013. (4) You may view this service information (c) Applicability (3) For all affected Group 2 airplanes: at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 This AD applies to the following GA 8 Within the next 100 hours TIS after April 12, Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Airvan (Pty) Ltd airplane models and serial 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within information on the availability of this numbers (S/Ns) presented in paragraphs material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the effective (c)(1) and (c)(2) that are certificated in any addition, you can access this service date of this AD), whichever occurs first, category: information on the internet at http:// modify the airplane following Part 3 of (1) Group 1 Airplanes: www.regulations.gov by searching for and GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012– locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1166. (i) Model GA8: S/N GA8–02–012 and S/Ns 96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. 128 through 205; and (5) You may view this service information (ii) Model GA8–TC320: S/Ns GA8–TC 320– (g) Credit for Actions Done Following that is incorporated by reference at the 02–016, GA8–TC 320–03–025, GA8–TC 320– Previous Service Information National Archives and Records 09–120, and S/Ns 129 through 205. Administration (NARA). For information on This AD allows credit for airplanes that (2) Group 2 Airplanes: the availability of this material at NARA, call were previously affected by AD 2013–19–12 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (i) Model GA8: S/N GA8–02–012 and S/Ns and the actions required in paragraphs (f)(1) 128 through 246; and www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and (f)(2) of this AD were previously done locations.html. (ii) Model GA8–TC320: S/Ns GA8–TC 320– following Part 1 and Part 2 of GippsAero 02–016, GA8–TC 320–03–025, GA8–TC 320– Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012– Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 09–120, and S/Ns 129 through 246. 96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013. February 26, 2018. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The last Melvin J. Johnson, three digits (third tier designation) of the (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, affected airplane model S/Ns are sequential The following provisions also apply to this Aircraft Certification Service. regardless of the model designation (first tier AD: [FR Doc. 2018–04405 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] designation) or the year produced (second (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance tier designation). BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (d) Subject for this AD, if requested using the procedures Air Transport Association of America found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ATA) Code 28: Fuel System. ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (e) Reason FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri This AD was prompted by mandatory 14 CFR Part 71 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 329–4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and address an unsafe Before using any approved AMOC on any [Docket No. FAA–2017–0822; Airspace condition on an aviation product. The MCAI airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify Docket No. 17–AEA–10] describes the unsafe condition as the fuel your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in system integral sump tank not meeting FAA the FAA Flight Standards District Office Revocation of Class E Airspace; regulations. We are issuing this AD to (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Centerville, MD prevent the accumulation of flammable fluids (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any or vapors, which could lead to a flammability requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation issue. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), DOT. be accomplished using a method approved ACTION: Final rule. (f) Actions and Compliance by the Manager, Standards Office, FAA; or Unless already done, do the following the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). SUMMARY: This action removes Class E actions: airspace extending upward from 700 (i) Related Information (1) For all affected Group 1 airplanes: feet above the surface at Centerville, sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Within the next 100 hours time-in-service Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety MD. Because the Maryland State Police (TIS) after April 12, 2018 (the effective date Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/GA8/7, Amendment 1, dated November 13, 2017; Trooper 6 Heliport has moved, of this AD) or within the next 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), and GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin controlled airspace is no longer required whichever occurs first, modify the airplane SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 4, dated August 12, at this location. Another rulemaking following Part 1 of GippsAero Service 2013. You may examine the MCAI on the will be forthcoming establishing Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 6, dated internet at https://www.regulations.gov/ controlled airspace at the heliport’s new July 21, 2016. If the airplane was previously document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002. location. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MRR1.SGM 08MRR1


Document Created: 2018-03-08 01:47:42
Document Modified: 2018-03-08 01:47:42
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective April 12, 2018.
ContactDoug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 9811 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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