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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
January 8, 2015.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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You may view this referenced service
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Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0876; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–032–AD; Amendment
39–18076; AD 2015–02–09]
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply
to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
Model P2006T airplanes. The NPRM
was published in the Federal Register
on October 29, 2014 (79 FR 64347). 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:
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Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
Model P2006T 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 cracking found in the
engine exhaust pipe. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 5,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of March 5, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0876; or in person at Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
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 Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam Airworthiness
Office, Via Maiorise–81043 Capua (CE)
Italy; telephone: +39 0823 997538; fax:
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SUMMARY:
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During a pre-flight inspection of a P2006T
aeroplane, which included the opening of
engine nacelle, a crack was found on the
engine exhaust pipe Part Number (P/N) 26–
7–1800–1.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to engine damage,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM issued
Service Bulletin (SB) SB 170–CS–Ed 1 Rev1.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires a one-time inspection of the affected
engine exhaust pipes and, depending on
findings, replacement.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-08760002.
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:
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• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
64347, October 29, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Relative Service Information
We reviewed Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin
No. SB 170–CS-Ed 1, Rev 1, dated
September 25, 2014. The service
bulletin describes procedures for
inspecting and replacing (as necessary)
the engine exhaust pipes. You can find
this service information on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0876.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
10 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about .5
work-hour per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $425, or $42.50 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about .5 work-hour and require parts
costing $343, for a cost of $385.50 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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
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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.
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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 https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0876; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (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.
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2015–02–09 Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam srl: Amendment 39–18076;
Docket No. FAA–2014–0876; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–032–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective March 5, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl P2006T airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust.
(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 cracking
found in the engine exhaust pipe. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked
engine exhaust pipes, which could lead to
engine damage, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1)
through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after March 5, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD) or within the next 30 days after March
5, 2015 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first, do a detailed
inspection of all engine exhaust pipes
following the inspection instructions in
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service
Bulletin No. SB 170–CS–Ed 1, Rev 1, dated
September 25, 2014.
(2) If any deformation, cracks, or any other
defects are detected during the inspection as
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before
further flight, replace the affected pipe with
an airworthy part or contact Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM for FAA-approved
repair instructions approved specifically for
compliance with this AD and incorporate
those instructions. Use the information in
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paragraph (i)(3) of this AD to contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM.
(3) Within 30 days after the inspection
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or
within 30 days after March 5, 2015 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
later, report the results (including no
findings) by using the occurrence report in
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service
Bulletin No. SB 170–CS–Ed 1, Rev 1, dated
September 25, 2014.
(g) 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: albert.mercado@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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, 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 5 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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No.: 2014–0220, dated September
30, 2014, for related information. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0876-0002.
(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
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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) Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM
Service Bulletin No. SB 170–CS–Ed 1, Rev 1,
dated September 25, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM
service information identified in this AD,
contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise–81043
Capua (CE) Italy; telephone: +39 0823
997538; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
technical.support@tecnam.com; Internet:
https://www.tecnam.com/Customer-Care/
Service-Bulletins.aspx.
(4) You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 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
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0876.
(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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
14, 2015.
Kelly A. Broadway,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0230; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–242–AD; Amendment
39–18070; AD 2015–02–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603,
B4–605R, F4–605R, and C4–605R
Variant F airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracking found
in the pylon box, which was due to the
stresses resulting from the pressure
applied by the thrust reverser cowl
bumpers. This AD requires repetitive
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high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracking; and
replacement of all fittings if necessary,
which terminates the repetitive HFEC
inspections for the modified side only.
We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracks of the pylon rib 5, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 5, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 5, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0230; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
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 certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
601, B4–603, B4–605R, F4–605R, and
C4–605R Variant F airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2014 (79 FR
20837).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0286R1, dated June 6,
2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R,
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F4–605R, and C4–605R Variant F
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Cracks were found on the lower side of rib
5 in the pylon box on A300 aeroplanes
powered with General Electric engines.
Investigations revealed that these cracks
were due to the stresses resulting from the
pressure applied by the thrust reverser cowl
bumpers.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could affect the structural integrity
of the aeroplane.
Airbus developed an inspection
programme to detect the cracks and
associated actions to correct them.
For the reasons described above, EASA
issued AD 2013–0286 [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0286_
R1.pdf/AD_2013-0286R1_2] to require
repetitive [HFEC] inspections of the pylon rib
5 on the left hand side (LH) and right hand
(RH) side and, when cracks are detected,
replacement of the affected structural part(s).
[Replacement of all fittings terminates the
repetitive HFEC inspections.]
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
found that the [EASA] AD has inadvertently
been made applicable to all A300–600
Models, which is incorrect. This [EASA] AD
has been revised to reduce the Applicability
to only the affected Models.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-02300004.
Revision to Applicability
Since the NPRM (79 FR 20837, April
14, 2014), was issued, we have
determined that paragraph (c),
‘‘Applicability,’’ of this AD should not
include Airbus Model A300 B4–620,
B4–622, B4–622R, and F4–622R
airplanes. We have removed these
airplanes from paragraph (c) of this AD,
and have revised the SUMMARY section
and Costs of Compliance section of this
final rule accordingly.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (79 FR 20837,
April 14, 2014) and the FAA’s response
to each comment.
Request for Credit for Modification
FedEx requested that we revise
paragraph (i) of the NPRM (79 FR 20837,
April 14, 2014) to indicate that prior
incorporation of the modification
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–54–6031, dated May 30, 1996,
provides credit as a terminating action
for the repetitive HFEC inspections
specified in the NPRM.
We find that clarification is necessary.
Paragraph (h) of this AD already
specifies that accomplishment of the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0876; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-032-AD;
Amendment 39-18076; AD 2015-02-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
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
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T 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 cracking found in the engine exhaust pipe. We
are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 5, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 5,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0876; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 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 Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise-81043 Capua (CE)
Italy; telephone: +39 0823 997538; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
technical.support@tecnam.com; Internet: https://www.tecnam.com/Customer-Care/Service-Bulletins.aspx. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on October 29, 2014 (79 FR 64347). 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:
During a pre-flight inspection of a P2006T aeroplane, which
included the opening of engine nacelle, a crack was found on the
engine exhaust pipe Part Number (P/N) 26-7-1800-1.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
engine damage, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB 170-CS-Ed 1
Rev1.
For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time
inspection of the affected engine exhaust pipes and, depending on
findings, replacement.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0876-0002.
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 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 (79 FR 64347, October 29, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Relative Service Information
We reviewed Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB
170-CS-Ed 1, Rev 1, dated September 25, 2014. The service bulletin
describes procedures for inspecting and replacing (as necessary) the
engine exhaust pipes. You can find this service information on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2014-0876.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about .5 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $425, or $42.50 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about .5 work-hour and require parts costing $343, for a cost of
$385.50 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
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
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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.
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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0876; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(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:
2015-02-09 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl: Amendment 39-18076;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0876; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-032-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 5,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl P2006T
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 78: Engine
Exhaust.
(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 cracking found
in the engine exhaust pipe. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracked engine exhaust pipes, which could lead to engine
damage, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to
the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions as specified in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after March 5, 2015
(the effective date of this AD) or within the next 30 days after
March 5, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first, do a detailed inspection of all engine exhaust pipes
following the inspection instructions in Costruzioni Aeronautiche
TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 170-CS-Ed 1, Rev 1, dated September
25, 2014.
(2) If any deformation, cracks, or any other defects are
detected during the inspection as required by paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, replace the affected pipe with an
airworthy part or contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM for FAA-
approved repair instructions approved specifically for compliance
with this AD and incorporate those instructions. Use the information
in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD to contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche
TECNAM.
(3) Within 30 days after the inspection required by paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD or within 30 days after March 5, 2015 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the
results (including no findings) by using the occurrence report in
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 170-CS-Ed 1,
Rev 1, dated September 25, 2014.
(g) 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
albert.mercado@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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, 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 5 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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-
0220, dated September 30, 2014, for related information. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0876-0002.
(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
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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) Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 170-
CS-Ed 1, Rev 1, dated September 25, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM service information
identified in this AD, contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise-81043 Capua (CE) Italy;
telephone: +39 0823 997538; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
technical.support@tecnam.com; Internet: https://www.tecnam.com/Customer-Care/Service-Bulletins.aspx.
(4) You may review this referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0876.
(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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 14, 2015.
Kelly A. Broadway,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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