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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–05–20399; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–02–AD; Amendment 39–
13988; AD 2005–04–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–12 and PC–12/
45 Airplanes
Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371 Stans,
Switzerland.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is FAA–05–20399; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–02–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE–112, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Discussion
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–12 and
PC–12/45 airplanes. This AD requires
you to do a one-time inspection of the
windshield de-ice wiring system for
heat damage and incorrect wire sizes
and to replace any wires that are
damaged or the incorrect size. This AD
results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for
Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to
detect and replace windshield de-ice
wiring of the incorrect size, which could
result in heat damage of the windshield
de-ice wiring. This failure could lead to
possible fire in the overhead panel of
the flight compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
March 8, 2005.
As of March 8, 2005, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by April 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
submit comments on this AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information
identified in this AD, contact Pilatus
What events have caused this AD?
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation
(FOCA), which is the airworthiness
authority for Switzerland, recently
notified FAA that an unsafe condition
may exist on certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 airplanes.
FOCA reports a co-pilot windshield deice system failure, which was caused by
an overheated return wire in the
windshield heating system.
Investigation revealed that the wiring in
the windshield heating system was not
installed following the specifications in
the applicable wiring diagrams.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Windshield de-ice
wiring of the incorrect size could result
in heat damage of the windshield de-ice
wiring. This failure could lead to
possible fire in the overhead panel of
the flight compartment.
Is there service information that
applies to this subject? Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd. has issued Service Bulletin No. 30–
009, dated January 25, 2005.
What are the provisions of this service
information? The service bulletin
includes procedures for:
—Inspecting the wires installed in the
windshield de-ice system to make
sure they are the correct size
(American Wire Gage) as specified in
the applicable wiring diagrams;
—Inspecting the wires, splices, and
related link wires in the terminal
block (TB 152) for any heat damage;
and
—Replacing all damaged or incorrect
sized wires.
What action did FOCA take? FOCA
classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued Swiss AD
Number HB–2005–079, dated February
11, 2005, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in
Switzerland.
Did FOCA inform the United States
under the bilateral airworthiness
agreement? These Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 airplanes
are manufactured in Switzerland and
are type-certificated for operation in the
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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United States under the provisions of
§ 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness
agreement, FOCA has kept us informed
of the situation described above.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
What has FAA decided? We have
examined FOCA’s findings, reviewed all
available information, and determined
that we need to issue an AD for
products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
Since the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models
PC–12 and PC–12/45 airplanes of the
same type design that are registered in
the United States, we are issuing this
AD to detect and replace windshield deice wiring of the incorrect size, which
could result in heat damage of the
windshield de-ice wiring. This failure
could lead to possible fire in the
overhead panel of the flight
compartment.
What does this AD require? This AD
requires you to incorporate the actions
in the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
In preparing this rule, we contacted
type clubs and aircraft operators to get
technical information and information
on operational and economic impacts.
We did not receive any information
through these contacts. If received, we
would have included a discussion of
any information that may have
influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, we
published a new version of 14 CFR part
39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002), which
governs FAA’s AD system. This
regulation now includes material that
relates to altered products, special flight
permits, and alternative methods of
compliance. This material previously
was included in each individual AD.
Since this material is included in 14
CFR part 39, we will not include it in
future AD actions.
Comments Invited
Will I have the opportunity to
comment before you issue the rule? 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 submit any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
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comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include the docket number,
‘‘FAA–05–20399; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–02–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We will post all
comments we receive, without change,
to https://dms.dot.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD.
Using the search function of our
docket Web site, anyone can find and
read the comments received into any of
our dockets, including the name of the
individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
This is docket number FAA–05–20399;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–02–AD.
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this
AD I should pay attention to? We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. If you contact us through a
nonwritten communication and that
contact relates to a substantive part of
this AD, we will summarize the contact
and place the summary in the docket.
We will consider all comments received
by the closing date and may amend this
AD in light of those comments and
contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket
information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the AD, any
comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(eastern standard time), Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
647–5227) is located on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the street address
stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
the AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after the DMS receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–05–20399;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–02–AD’’
in your request.
What authority does FAA have for
issuing this rulemaking action? 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 AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Regulatory Findings
2005–04–16 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.:
Amendment 39–13988; Docket No.
FAA–05–20399; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–02–AD.
Will this AD impact various entities?
We have 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.
Will this AD involve a significant rule
or regulatory action? 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 the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
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):
I
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on March 8,
2005.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects airplane Models PC–12
and PC–12/45 airplanes with serial numbers
322 through 400 that are certificated in any
category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for
Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to detect
and replace windshield de-ice wiring of the
incorrect size, which could result in heat
damage of the windshield de-ice wiring. This
failure could lead to possible fire in the
overhead panel of the flight compartment.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect the windshield de-ice wiring on both
the left and right side windshields for heat
damage of the wires, splices, and related link
wires in the area of the terminal block 152
(TB 152).
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30
days, whichever occurs first, after March 8,
2005 (the effective date of this AD). This is
a one-time inspection.
Follow Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin
No. 30–009, dated January 25, 2005.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(2) Inspect the windshield deice wiring and related link wires on both the left and right side
windshields to verify that wires of the correct
size (American Wire Gage) are installed as
specified in Service Bulletin 30–009, dated
January 25, 2005.
(3) If any heat damage or incorrect wiring is
found, replace the damaged or incorrect
wires.
Within 10 hours TIS or 30 days, whichever
occurs first, after March 8, 2005 (the effective date of this AD). This is a one-time inspection.
Follow Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin
No. 30–009, dated January 25, 2005.
Before further flight ..........................................
Follow Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin
No. 30–009, dated January 25, 2005.
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD by following the procedures in 14
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise,
send your request to your principal
inspector. The principal inspector may add
comments and will send your request to the
Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane
Directorate, FAA. For information on any
already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Doug L. Rudolph,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE–112, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 17, 2005.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–3634 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20425; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–014–AD; Amendment
39–13987; AD 2005–04–15]
Is There Other Information That Relates to
This Subject?
RIN 2120–AA64
(g) FOCA Airworthiness Directive HB–
2005–079, dated February 11, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Model Falcon 2000EX and 900EX
Series Airplanes
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
Reference?
AGENCY:
(h) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 30–009,
dated January 25, 2005. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this service bulletin in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. You may get a copy from Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371 Stans, Switzerland.
To get a copy of this service information,
contact Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE–112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4059; facsimile:
(816) 329–4090. To review copies of this
service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To
view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket
No. FAA–05–20399; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–02–AD.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and
900EX series airplanes. This AD
requires prohibiting dispatch with
certain equipment inoperative; and
revising the airplane flight manual to
facilitate recovery of the cockpit display
units in the event of an avionics
standard communication bus (ASCB)
failure and to inform the flightcrew
what equipment is inoperative during
an ASCB failure. This AD also requires
doing an integrity check of the ASCB for
any faults and corrective action if
necessary, and installing an avionics
software update to the Honeywell
Primus Epic system. This AD is
prompted by a report that an analysis
and tests of the Honeywell Primus Epic
systems installed on the Model Falcon
2000EX and 900EX series airplanes
revealed that all information displayed
on the cockpit display units could
become invalid during flight. We are
issuing this AD to prevent a loss of data
from all four of the cockpit display
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units, and loss of all radio
communications (with the exception of
VHF emergency frequency and last
frequency used), primary navigation
instruments, autopilot, auto-throttle,
central alerting system, aural alarms,
and normal braking (on Model Falcon
2000EX series airplanes only). These
losses could reduce the flightcrew’s
situational awareness, increase
flightcrew workload, and consequently
reduce the ability to maintain safe flight
and landing of the airplane.
DATES: Effective March 1, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of March 1, 2005.
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 2, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet,
P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New
Jersey 07606. You can examine this
information 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
You can examine the contents of this
AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD;
Amendment 39-13988; AD 2005-04-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and
PC-12/45 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This
AD requires you to do a one-time inspection of the windshield de-ice
wiring system for heat damage and incorrect wire sizes and to replace
any wires that are damaged or the incorrect size. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the
airworthiness authority for Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to
detect and replace windshield de-ice wiring of the incorrect size,
which could result in heat damage of the windshield de-ice wiring. This
failure could lead to possible fire in the overhead panel of the flight
compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 8, 2005.
As of March 8, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the
regulation.
We must receive any comments on this AD by April 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH-6371 Stans, Switzerland.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-
112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? The Federal Office of Civil
Aviation (FOCA), which is the airworthiness authority for Switzerland,
recently notified FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on certain
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. FOCA reports
a co-pilot windshield de-ice system failure, which was caused by an
overheated return wire in the windshield heating system. Investigation
revealed that the wiring in the windshield heating system was not
installed following the specifications in the applicable wiring
diagrams.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Windshield de-
ice wiring of the incorrect size could result in heat damage of the
windshield de-ice wiring. This failure could lead to possible fire in
the overhead panel of the flight compartment.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. has issued Service Bulletin No. 30-009, dated January 25,
2005.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes procedures for:
--Inspecting the wires installed in the windshield de-ice system to
make sure they are the correct size (American Wire Gage) as specified
in the applicable wiring diagrams;
--Inspecting the wires, splices, and related link wires in the terminal
block (TB 152) for any heat damage; and
--Replacing all damaged or incorrect sized wires.
What action did FOCA take? FOCA classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued Swiss AD Number HB-2005-079, dated February 11,
2005, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in
Switzerland.
Did FOCA inform the United States under the bilateral airworthiness
agreement? These Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45
airplanes are manufactured in Switzerland and are type-certificated for
operation in the United States under the provisions of Sec. 21.29 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable
bilateral airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness agreement, FOCA has kept us
informed of the situation described above.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
What has FAA decided? We have examined FOCA's findings, reviewed
all available information, and determined that we need to issue an AD
for products of this type design that are certificated for operation in
the United States.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45
airplanes of the same type design that are registered in the United
States, we are issuing this AD to detect and replace windshield de-ice
wiring of the incorrect size, which could result in heat damage of the
windshield de-ice wiring. This failure could lead to possible fire in
the overhead panel of the flight compartment.
What does this AD require? This AD requires you to incorporate the
actions in the previously-referenced service bulletin.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We did not receive any information through these
contacts. If received, we would have included a discussion of any
information that may have influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July
22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation now includes
material that relates to altered products, special flight permits, and
alternative methods of compliance. This material previously was
included in each individual AD. Since this material is included in 14
CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD actions.
Comments Invited
Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule?
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 submit any written relevant data,
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your
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comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the docket
number, ``FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD'' at the
beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we receive,
without change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this AD.
Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find
and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the
name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on
behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). This is docket
number FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD. You may
review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this AD I should pay attention
to? We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. If you contact
us through a nonwritten communication and that contact relates to a
substantive part of this AD, we will summarize the contact and place
the summary in the docket. We will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this AD in light of those comments and
contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the AD, any comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
Will this AD impact various entities? We have 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.
Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? 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 the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``Docket No. FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (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):
2005-04-16 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-13988; Docket No.
FAA-05-20399; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on March 8, 2005.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects airplane Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes
with serial numbers 322 through 400 that are certificated in any
category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for
Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace windshield
de-ice wiring of the incorrect size, which could result in heat
damage of the windshield de-ice wiring. This failure could lead to
possible fire in the overhead panel of the flight compartment.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect the windshield Within 10 hours time- Follow Pilatus
de-ice wiring on both the in-service (TIS) or Aircraft Ltd.
left and right side 30 days, whichever Service Bulletin
windshields for heat damage occurs first, after No. 30-009, dated
of the wires, splices, and March 8, 2005 (the January 25, 2005.
related link wires in the effective date of
area of the terminal block this AD). This is a
152 (TB 152). one-time inspection.
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(2) Inspect the windshield Within 10 hours TIS Follow Pilatus
deice wiring and related or 30 days, Aircraft Ltd.
link wires on both the left whichever occurs Service Bulletin
and right side windshields first, after March No. 30-009, dated
to verify that wires of the 8, 2005 (the January 25, 2005.
correct size (American Wire effective date of
Gage) are installed as this AD). This is a
specified in Service one-time inspection.
Bulletin 30-009, dated
January 25, 2005.
(3) If any heat damage or Before further Follow Pilatus
incorrect wiring is found, flight. Aircraft Ltd.
replace the damaged or Service Bulletin
incorrect wires. No. 30-009, dated
January 25, 2005.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small
Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Doug L. Rudolph,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE-112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059;
facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject?
(g) FOCA Airworthiness Directive HB-2005-079, dated February 11,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 30-009,
dated January 25, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a
copy from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH-6371 Stans, Switzerland. To get
a copy of this service information, contact Doug Rudolph, Aerospace
Engineer, ACE-112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile:
(816) 329-4090. To review copies of this service information, go to
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the
AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-05-20399;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 17, 2005.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-3634 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
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