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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 International Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
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
2014–22–08 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
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 European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0092, 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–
2017–0625.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 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 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 20,
2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0623; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–024–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Defense and Space S.A Model C–
212–CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD, C–212–
CE, and C–212–DF airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of failures of the rudder pedal control
system support. This proposed AD
would require modifying the rudder
pedal adjustment system. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 11, 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 NPRM, Airbus Defense and Space
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida
´
de Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91
585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@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.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0623; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0623; Directorate Identifier
2017–NM–024–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2017–0036, dated February 21,
2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Defense and Space S.A Model C–212–
CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD, C–212–CE,
and C–212–DF airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Failures were reported of the pedal control
system support of CASA C–212 aeroplanes.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the
welding area of the affected support structure
had broken.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to failure of the rudder control system,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
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To address this potential unsafe condition,
EADS–CASA issued Service Bulletin (SB)
SB–212–27–0057 to provide modification
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
rudder pedal adjustment system.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0623.
21, 2014. This service information
provides instructions for modifying the
rudder pedal adjustment 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.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed EADS CASA Service
Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, dated May
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 42 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification .....................................................
9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 .............
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.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation:
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);
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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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2017–0623;
Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–024–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 11,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and
Space S.A Model C–212–CB, C–212–CC, C–
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$5,683
Cost per
product
$6,448
Cost on U.S.
operators
$270,816
212–CD, C–212–CE, and C–212–DF airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
failures of the rudder pedal control system
support and a determination that the welding
area of the affected support structure had
broken. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the rudder control system, which
could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD: Modify the rudder pedal
adjustment system, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA
Service Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, dated May
21, 2014.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, 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 International Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
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inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(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, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or EADS CASA’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(i) Related Information
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0036, dated
February 21, 2017, 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–2017–0623.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
´
Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone
+34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 19,
2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chanda McNeal (301) 492–4132 or
Jamaca Mitchell (301) 492–4177.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In FR Doc. 2017–12130 of June 12,
2017 (82 FR 26885), there was an error
that is identified and corrected in the
Correction of Errors section of this
correction notice. The correction in this
document is effective as if it had been
included in the document published on
June 12, 2017. Accordingly, the
correction is effective (June 26, 2017).
42 CFR Chapter IV
II. Summary of Errors
Office of the Secretary
On page 26886, we inadvertently
included the incorrect contact
information in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Therefore,
we are correcting this error to provide
the public with the correct point of
contact’s name and phone number for
issues related to the June 12, 2017
request for information notice.
45 CFR Subtitle A
[CMS–9928–CN]
RIN 0938–ZB39
Reducing Regulatory Burdens
Imposed by the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act & Improving
Healthcare Choices To Empower
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Request for information;
correction.
AGENCY:
This document corrects an
error that appeared in the request for
information notice published in the
Federal Register on June 12, 2017
entitled ‘‘Reducing Regulatory Burdens
Imposed by the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act & Improving
Healthcare Choices to Empower.’’
DATES: This correction is effective June
26, 2017.
SUMMARY:
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III. Correction of Errors
In FR Doc. 2017–12130 of June 12,
2017 (82 FR 26885), make the following
correction.
On page 26886, in the first column,
under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, the contact name and phone
number for ‘‘Vanessa Jones, (202) 690–
700’’ is deleted and replaced with,
‘‘Chanda McNeal, (301) 492–4132, or
Jamaca Mitchell, (301) 492–4177.’’
Dated: June 21, 2017.
Ann C. Agnew,
Executive Secretary to the Department,
Department of Health and Human Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0623; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-024-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Defense and Space S.A Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-
CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
failures of the rudder pedal control system support. This proposed AD
would require modifying the rudder pedal adjustment system. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 11, 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 NPRM, Airbus Defense and
Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022
Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@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.
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-
0623; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0623;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-024-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0036, dated February 21, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense
and Space S.A Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-
DF airplanes. The MCAI states:
Failures were reported of the pedal control system support of
CASA C-212 aeroplanes. Subsequent investigation revealed that the
welding area of the affected support structure had broken.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the
rudder control system, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
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To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued
Service Bulletin (SB) SB-212-27-0057 to provide modification
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the rudder pedal adjustment system.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0623.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0057, dated May
21, 2014. This service information provides instructions for modifying
the rudder pedal adjustment 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 42 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification....................... 9 work-hours x $85 per hour $5,683 $6,448 $270,816
= $765.
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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
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2017-0623; Directorate
Identifier 2017-NM-024-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 11, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A Model C-212-
CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the rudder pedal
control system support and a determination that the welding area of
the affected support structure had broken. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the rudder control system, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the
rudder pedal adjustment system, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-
0057, dated May 21, 2014.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, 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
International Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal
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inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding district office.
(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, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0036, dated February 21,
2017, 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-2017-0623.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84;
fax +34 91 585 31 27; email MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 19, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-13357 Filed 6-26-17; 8:45 am]
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