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paragraph (h) of this AD have been
accomplished on the pre-Airbus Modification
204615 part.
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–71–3025, dated January 10, 2011,
which was incorporated by reference in AD
2012–22–12; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–71–3025, Revision 01, dated October
24, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD; provided that, within
1,050 flight cycles after the effective date of
this AD, a special detailed inspection for
pulled, loose, and missing attachment rivets
of the IBAs and OBAs of the forward
bulkhead is accomplished; and all applicable
corrective actions are done; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–71–3033,
dated December 14, 2015. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
Accomplishment of corrective actions does
not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2012–22–12 are not approved as AMOCs
with this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
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as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0086R1, dated May 13, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9305.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD.
RIN 2120–AA64
(o) 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) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–71–3025,
Revision 02, dated December 9, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–71–3032,
dated December 10, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–71–
3033, dated December 14, 2015.
(iv) Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB.211–
71–H205, dated July 7, 2014.
(v) Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB.211–
71–H847, dated December 2, 2014.
(3) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS—
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330A340@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
(4) For Rolls-Royce service information
identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce
Plc, Technical Publications, P.O. Box 31,
Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; telephone
44 (0) 1332 245882; fax 44 (0) 1332 249936;
Internet https://www.Rolls-Royce.com.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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.
SUMMARY:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
3, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0122; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–010–AD; Amendment
39–18809; AD 2017–04–14]
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft
Company) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL
airplanes. This AD requires inspections
of the fuel tube and right alternating
current (AC) generator wires. This AD
was prompted by reports of inadequate
separation between the electrical wire
bundle and fuel tube. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 9,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 9, 2017.
We must receive comments on this
AD by April 10, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Textron Aviation
Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277;
telephone 316–517–6215; fax 316–517–
5802; email citationpubs@txtav.com;
Internet https://support.cessna.com/
custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp. 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
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and electrical arcing, which could lead
to a fuel ignition source and possible
uncontrolled fire in the tail cone of the
airplane.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0122.
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–2017–
0122; 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 this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer,
Electrical Systems and Avionics, ACE–
119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone:
316–946–4110; fax: 316–946–4107;
email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have been notified by Textron
Aviation Inc. of a windshield heat
failure reported by a flight crew. During
follow-on troubleshooting activities, the
maintenance crew discovered an open
circuit breaker in the tail cone area after
finding the AC generator electrical wires
chafed against a motive flow fuel tube
that was leaking. Additional inspections
by the operator found two more
airplanes with chafing damage to the
wires and fuel tube. Textron Aviation
Inc. also found evidence of damage to
the electrical wire bundle on two other
airplanes. Further inspections have
found inadequate separation between
the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube
on 19 airplanes in service. The airplane
quality inspection failed to identify the
wire separation problem prior to
airplane delivery. Inadequate separation
between the fuel tube and electrical
wire bundle, if not corrected, could
result in chafing, a possible fuel leak,
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Textron Aviation
Service Letter SL560XL–24–07,
including Attachment, dated January 13,
2017. The service information describes
procedures for inspections of the fuel
tube and right AC generator wires,
applicable adjustments, and corrective
actions. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously. This
AD also requires sending the inspection
results to Textron Aviation Inc. For
information on the procedures and
compliance times, see this service
information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0122.
The phrase ‘‘related investigative
actions’’ is used in this AD. Related
investigative actions are follow-on
actions that (1) are related to the
primary action, and (2) further
investigate the nature of any condition
found.
The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
used in this AD. Corrective actions
correct or address any condition found.
Interim Action
This AD is considered to be interim
action. The inspection reports that are
required by this AD will enable the
manufacturer to obtain better insight
into the nature, cause, and extent of the
damage, and eventually to develop final
action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified,
we might consider further rulemaking.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because inadequate separation
between the electrical wire bundle and
fuel tube could result in chafing,
electrical arcing, and a possible fuel
leak, leading to a fuel ignition source
and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail
cone of the airplane. Therefore, we find
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable and
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number
FAA–2017–0122 and Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–010–AD at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 639
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspections ......................................................
Reporting .........................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
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product
Parts cost
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85
Cost on U.S.
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We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs or replacements
that would be required based on the
results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of
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aircraft that might need these repairs or
replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Fuel tube repair or replacement ...................................
Electrical wiring replacement ........................................
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ...........................
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ...........................
1These
Parts cost
Cost per
product
$321
14
$916
1684
figures are based on 1 foot of wire at $4 per foot.
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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.
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
(c) Applicability
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017–04–14 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Cessna
Aircraft Company): Amendment 39–
18809; Docket No. FAA–2017–0122;
Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–010–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 9, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical power.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
inadequate separation between the electrical
wire bundle and fuel tube. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct inadequate
separation and consequent chafing, which
could result in electrical arcing and a fuel
leak, leading to a fuel ignition source and
possible uncontrolled fire in the tail cone of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
(g) Inspections, Adjustments, and Corrective
Actions
Within 25 flight hours or 180 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, do general visual inspections of the fuel
tube and right alternating current (AC)
generator wires for evidence of damage, do
all applicable adjustments, and do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL–
24–07, including Attachment, dated January
13, 2017. All applicable adjustments and
corrective actions must be done before
further flight.
(h) Reporting
[Amended]
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This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc.
(Type Certificate previously held by Cessna
Aircraft Company) Model 560XL airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL–
24–07, dated January 13, 2017.
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Submit a report of the findings (both
positive and negative) of the inspections
required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
Textron Aviation Inc. as specified in Textron
Aviation Service Letter SL560XL–24–07,
including Attachment, dated January 13,
2017, at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 10 days after the effective date of this
AD.
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(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
(j) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 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.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace
Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics,
ACE–119W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D.
Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: 316–946–4110; fax: 316–946–4107;
email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
(m) 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) Textron Aviation Service Letter
SL560XL–24–07, including Attachment,
dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O.
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316–
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citationpubs@txtav.com; Internet https://
support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/
newlogin.jsp.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 Renton, Washington, on February
9, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9186; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–160–AD; Amendment
39–18799; AD 2017–04–04]
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–16–
08 for certain BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146–
RJ series airplanes. AD 2012–16–08
required repetitive inspections for
bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking
of the fuselage skin adjacent to the
discharge valves, and repair and
application of additional sealant in the
affected area if necessary. This new AD
retains the requirements of AD 2012–
16–08, expands the applicability, and
requires an additional one-time
inspection for the presence of water
traps/air driers to determine which
airplanes must be inspected. This AD
was prompted by reports of cracking
and surface anomalies of the fuselage
skin at the water trap/air drier unit of
the forward discharge valve due to
corrosion, and the determination that
airplanes on which a certain autopressurization modification was
incorporated during production were
excluded from the applicability of AD
SUMMARY:
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2012–16–08, but are also affected by this
condition. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 29,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of September 18, 2012 (77 FR
48420, August 14, 2012).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer
Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44
1292 675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; Internet https://
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. 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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9186.
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–2016–
9186; 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 this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is 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 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theodore Thompson, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1175; fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 22, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11307-11310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03363]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0122; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-AD;
Amendment 39-18809; AD 2017-04-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL airplanes. This AD requires
inspections of the fuel tube and right alternating current (AC)
generator wires. This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate
separation between the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 9, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 9,
2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by April 10, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316-
517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email citationpubs@txtav.com; Internet
https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp. 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
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FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0122.
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-2017-
0122; 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 this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer,
Electrical Systems and Avionics, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D.
Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-
946-4107; email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have been notified by Textron Aviation Inc. of a windshield heat
failure reported by a flight crew. During follow-on troubleshooting
activities, the maintenance crew discovered an open circuit breaker in
the tail cone area after finding the AC generator electrical wires
chafed against a motive flow fuel tube that was leaking. Additional
inspections by the operator found two more airplanes with chafing
damage to the wires and fuel tube. Textron Aviation Inc. also found
evidence of damage to the electrical wire bundle on two other
airplanes. Further inspections have found inadequate separation between
the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube on 19 airplanes in service.
The airplane quality inspection failed to identify the wire separation
problem prior to airplane delivery. Inadequate separation between the
fuel tube and electrical wire bundle, if not corrected, could result in
chafing, a possible fuel leak, and electrical arcing, which could lead
to a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail
cone of the airplane.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07,
including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017. The service information
describes procedures for inspections of the fuel tube and right AC
generator wires, applicable adjustments, and corrective actions. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously. This AD also requires sending the
inspection results to Textron Aviation Inc. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0122.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this AD.
Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are
related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature
of any condition found.
The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. Corrective
actions correct or address any condition found.
Interim Action
This AD is considered to be interim action. The inspection reports
that are required by this AD will enable the manufacturer to obtain
better insight into the nature, cause, and extent of the damage, and
eventually to develop final action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified, we might consider further
rulemaking.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
inadequate separation between the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube
could result in chafing, electrical arcing, and a possible fuel leak,
leading to a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the
tail cone of the airplane. Therefore, we find that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0122 and
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 639 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspections........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $54,315
= $85.
Reporting.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 54,315
= $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs or
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs or replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Fuel tube repair or replacement............ 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595. $321 $916
Electrical wiring replacement.............. 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680. \1\4 \1\684
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\1\These figures are based on 1 foot of wire at $4 per foot.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-04-14 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Cessna Aircraft Company): Amendment 39-18809; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0122; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 9, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 560XL airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Textron Aviation
Service Letter SL560XL-24-07, dated January 13, 2017.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate separation between
the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct inadequate separation and consequent chafing,
which could result in electrical arcing and a fuel leak, leading to
a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail
cone of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspections, Adjustments, and Corrective Actions
Within 25 flight hours or 180 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, do general visual inspections of
the fuel tube and right alternating current (AC) generator wires for
evidence of damage, do all applicable adjustments, and do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07,
including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017. All applicable
adjustments and corrective actions must be done before further
flight.
(h) Reporting
Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of
the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Textron
Aviation Inc. as specified in Textron Aviation Service Letter
SL560XL-24-07, including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 10 days after the effective date of
this AD.
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(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
(j) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 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.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Craig Henrichsen,
Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics, ACE-119W, FAA,
Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-946-4107;
email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
(m) 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) Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07, including
Attachment, dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone
316-517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email citationpubs@txtav.com;
Internet https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-03363 Filed 2-21-17; 8:45 am]
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