Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes, 43029-43032 [05-14389]
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TABLE 4.—APPENDIX 4 COMPLIANCE TIMES—Continued
Part # of actions
specified in appendix 4 of the service
bulletin
4, 6 .........................
Initial compliance time (whichever occurs later between the times in ‘‘inspection
threshold’’ and ‘‘grace period’’)
Inspection threshold
96 months after the date of issuance of the original standard Airworthiness Certificate or the
date of issuance of the original Export Certificate of Airworthiness, whichever occurs later.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
Repetitive intervals
Grace period
At intervals not to exceed 48
months.
TABLE 5.—APPENDIX 5 COMPLIANCE TIMES
Part # of actions
specified in appendix 5 of the service
bulletin
1, 7 .........................
2, 5, 6 .....................
3, 4 .........................
Initial compliance time (whichever occurs later between the times in ‘‘inspection
threshold’’ and ‘‘grace period’’)
Grace period
Before the accumulation of 26,000 total flight cycles and after the accumulation of 20,000 total
flight cycles.
Before the accumulation of 26,000 total flight cycles and after the accumulation of 20,000 total
flight cycles.
Before the accumulation of 26,000 total flight cycles and after the accumulation of 20,000 total
flight cycles.
Within 500 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
At intervals not to exceed 30,000
flight cycles.
Within 500 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
At intervals not to exceed 9,000
flight cycles.
Within 500 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
At intervals not to exceed 7,900
flight cycles.
Repairs for Damage Beyond Service Bulletin
Limits
(h) If any fatigue damage is found that
exceeds the limits specified in the service
bulletin: Before further flight, repair the
damage according to a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate; or the Civil Aviation Authority
(or its delegated agent).
Previous Actions
(i) Actions done before the effective date of
this AD in accordance with BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–
51–001, dated February 15, 2002; or Revision
1, dated August 7, 2002; are acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
No Report Required
(j) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
incorporation by reference of this document
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen
Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171, for a copy of
this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of
_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Related Information
(l) British airworthiness directive 005–02–
2002 also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–
51–001, Revision 2, dated April 30, 2003, to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21590; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–33–AD; Amendment 39–
14199; AD 2005–15–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–34–
200T, PA–34–220T, PA–44–180, and
PA–44–180T Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts an
airworthiness directive (AD) to
supersede AD 2003–11–14, which
applies to certain The New Piper
Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA–34–
200T, PA–34–220T, PA–44–180, and
PA–44–180T airplanes that have a
model 91E92–1 or model 91E93–1
combustion heater fuel pump installed.
AD 2003–11–14 currently requires you
to do a one-time inspection of the
combustion heater fuel pumps for fuel
leakage. If leakage is found, repair or
replace the fuel pump. This AD retains
all the actions of AD 2003–11–14 and
includes additional serial numbers for
the Models PA–34–220T and PA–44–
180 airplanes in the applicability
section. This AD results from an
investigation that concluded that after
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the issuance of AD 2003–11–14,
additional fuel pumps that did not meet
the quality control (inspection or
design) requirements of the AD had
been installed in Models PA–34–220T
and PA–44–180 airplanes. We are
issuing this AD to correct quality
control problems with the heater fuel
pump, which could result in failure of
the heater fuel pump. Such failure could
lead to fire or explosion in the cockpit.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
August 26, 2005.
On June 20, 2003 (68 FR 33356, June
4, 2003), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated
February 26, 2003, and Kelly Aerospace
Power Systems Service Information
Letter Bulletin No. A–110A, dated
March 6, 2003.
As of August 26, 2005, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the
following:
—The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18,
2005; and
—Kelly Aerospace Power Systems
Service Information Letter Bulletin
No. A–110B, dated December 20,
2004.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by September 26, 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 The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services,
2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida
32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361;
facsimile: (772) 978–6584.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2005–21590;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–33–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hector Hernandez, Aerospace Engineer,
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FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix
Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia
30349; telephone: (770) 703–6069;
facsimile: (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
What events have caused this AD?
Several reports of fuel leakage (resulting
from a quality control problem) from the
combustion heater fuel pumps installed
on Piper Models PA–34–200T, PA–34–
220T, PA–44–180, and PA–44–180T
airplanes caused us to issue AD 2003–
11–14, Amendment 39–13173 (68 FR
33356, June 4, 2003). AD 2003–11–14
currently requires you to do a one-time
(quality control) inspection of the
combustion heater fuel pumps for fuel
leakage. If leakage is found, repair or
replace the fuel pump.
Since AD 2003–11–14 was issued,
there has been an investigation of two
reports of fuel leakage from the
combustion heater fuel pumps in
December 2004. These two reports of
fuel leakage were similar to those that
led to the issuance of AD 2003–11–14.
Improper torque was applied to the
mounting screws of the fuel pump filter
cover and resulted in sealing surface
abnormalities such as nicks, gouges, or
warping. This condition is a result of a
quality control problem.
The findings of the investigation
concluded that after issuance of AD
2003–11–14 additional fuel pumps that
did not meet the quality control
(inspection or design) requirements of
the AD have been installed in Piper
Models PA–34–220T and PA–44–180
airplanes. Other fuel pumps that do not
meet the quality control (inspection or
design) requirements may be held as
spares.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Quality control
problems with the heater fuel pump
could result in failure of the heater fuel
pump. Such failure could lead to fire or
explosion in the cockpit.
Is there service information that
applies to this subject? Piper has issued:
—Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated
February 26, 2003. This Piper service
bulletin includes Kelly Aerospace
Service Information Letter Bulletin
No. A–110A, dated March 6, 2003;
and
—Service Bulletin No. 1127B, dated
April 18, 2005. This Piper service
bulletin includes Kelly Aerospace
Service Information Letter Bulletin
No. A–110B, dated December 20, 2004
What are the provisions of this service
information? These service bulletins
include procedures for:
—Inspecting the combustion heater fuel
pump for leaks; and
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—Inspecting the sealing surface of the
fuel pump.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the AD
What has FAA decided? We have
evaluated all pertinent information and
identified an unsafe condition that is
likely to exist or develop on other
products of this same type design.
Since the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other Piper Models PA–34–200T,
PA–34–220T, PA–44–180, and PA–44–
180T airplanes of the same type design,
we are issuing this AD to correct quality
control problems with the heater fuel
pump, which could result in failure of
the heater fuel pump. Such failure could
lead to fire or explosion in the cockpit.
What does this AD require? This AD
requires you to incorporate the actions
in the previously-referenced service
bulletins.
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
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–21590; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–33–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. If you want us to
acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will datestamp your postcard and mail it back to
you. We specifically invite comments
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on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the rule that might suggest a need to
modify it. If a person contacts 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 the AD in light of those
comments.
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.
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 other
information as included in the
Regulatory Evaluation) 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 ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–21590;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–33–AD’’
in your request.
Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
PA–44–180T ..........
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:
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD applies to the following
airplane models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category, equipped with a
model 91E92–1 or model 91E93–1 aircraft
heater fuel pump:
(1) Group 1: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
airplanes retained from AD 2003–11–14:
Model
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Serial Nos.
PA–34–200T ..........
PA–34–220T ..........
PA–44–180 ............
34–7570002 through
34–8170092.
34–8133002 through
3449278.
44–7995001 through
4496168.
44–8107001 through
44–8207020.
(2) Group 2: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
airplanes (not included in AD 2003–11–14)
added to the applicability of this AD:
I
Model
Serial Nos.
PA–34–220T ..........
PA–44–180 ............
3449279 through
3449309.
4496169 through
4496190.
I
2005–15–10 The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
Amendment 39–14199; Docket No.
FAA–2005–21590; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–33–AD.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of an investigation
that concluded that after issuance of AD
2003–11–14, additional fuel pumps that did
not meet the quality control (inspection or
design) requirements of the AD were
installed in Models PA–34–220T and PA–44–
180 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
correct quality control problems with the
heater fuel pump, which could result in
failure of the heater fuel pump. Such failure
could lead to fire or explosion in the cockpit.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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:
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003–11–14,
Amendment 39–13173.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2003–11–14, Amendment 39–13173 (68
FR 33356, June 4, 2003), and by adding
a new AD to read as follows:
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on August
26, 2005.
(e) What actions must I do to address this
problem for Group 1 airplanes? To address
this problem for Group 1 airplanes, you must
do the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Visually inspect any installed aircraft heater
fuel pump (model 91E92–1 or model 91E93–
1 for leakage.
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS),
after June 20, 2003 (the effective date of
AD 2003–11–14), unless already done.
(2) If any leak is found, inspect the pump sealing surface for abnormalities (for example,
nicks, gouges, or warping). Correct any abnormality found. If any abnormality cannot be
corrected, replace the header fuel pump.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26, 2003,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110A,
dated March 6, 2003.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26, 2003,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110A,
dated March 6, 2003.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(3) Do not install any heater fuel pump (model
91E92–1 or model 91E93–1) unless you
have visually inspected the pump for leakage
and corrected any abnormalities specified in
paragraph (e)(2) of the AD.
As of June 20, 2003 (the effective date of AD
2003–11–14).
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26, 2003,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110A,
dated March 6, 2003.
(f) What actions must I do to address this
problem for Group 2 airplanes? To address
this problem for Group 2 airplanes, you must
do the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Visually inspect any installed aircraft heater
fuel pump (model 91E92–1 or model 91E93–
1) for leakage.
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS),
after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of
this AD), unless already done.
(2) If any leak is found, inspect the pump sealing surface for abnormalities (for example,
nicks, gouges, or warping). Correct any abnormality found. If any abnormality cannot be
corrected, replace the heater fuel pump.
(3) Do not install any heater fuel pump (model
91E92–1 or model 91E93–1) unless you
have visually inspected the pump for leakage
and corrected any abnormalities specified in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110B,
dated December 20, 2004.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110B,
dated December 20, 2004.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005,
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110B,
dated December 20, 2004.
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
(g) 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, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO). For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance,
contact Hector Hernandez, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix
Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349;
telephone: (770) 703–6069; facsimile: (770)
703–6097.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
Reference?
(h) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in The
New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
1127, dated February 26, 2003; The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
1127B, dated April 18, 2005; Kelly Aerospace
Power Systems Service Information Letter
Bulletin No. A–110A, dated March 6, 2003;
and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service
Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110B,
dated December 20, 2004.
(1) On June 20, 2003 (68 FR 33356, June
4, 2003), and in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26,
2003, and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems
Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A–
110A, dated March 6, 2003.
(2) As of August 26, 2005, and in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51, the Director of the Federal Register
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As of August 26, 2005 (the effective date of
this AD).
approved the incorporation by reference of
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin
No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005, and Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems Service
Information Letter Bulletin No. A–110B,
dated December 20, 2004.
(3) To get a copy of this service
information, contact The New Piper Aircraft,
Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive,
Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772)
567–4361; facsimile: (772) 978–6584. 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 FAA–
2005–21590; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
33–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 14,
2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21139; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–196–AD; Amendment
39–14193; AD 2005–15–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), Model
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), and Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R,
and CL–604) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–
600), Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601),
and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A,
CL–601–3R, and CL–604) airplanes.
This AD requires operators to assign
serial numbers or part numbers to
certain landing gear parts and to
establish the number of landings on the
parts, if necessary. This AD also
requires operators to revise the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to reflect the new life
limits of the landing gear parts. This AD
is prompted by reports that landing gear
parts that have safe-life limits but do not
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21590; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD;
Amendment 39-14199; AD 2005-15-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-
34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA adopts an airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD
2003-11-14, which applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
(Piper) Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T
airplanes that have a model 91E92-1 or model 91E93-1 combustion heater
fuel pump installed. AD 2003-11-14 currently requires you to do a one-
time inspection of the combustion heater fuel pumps for fuel leakage.
If leakage is found, repair or replace the fuel pump. This AD retains
all the actions of AD 2003-11-14 and includes additional serial numbers
for the Models PA-34-220T and PA-44-180 airplanes in the applicability
section. This AD results from an investigation that concluded that
after
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the issuance of AD 2003-11-14, additional fuel pumps that did not meet
the quality control (inspection or design) requirements of the AD had
been installed in Models PA-34-220T and PA-44-180 airplanes. We are
issuing this AD to correct quality control problems with the heater
fuel pump, which could result in failure of the heater fuel pump. Such
failure could lead to fire or explosion in the cockpit.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on August 26, 2005.
On June 20, 2003 (68 FR 33356, June 4, 2003), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26,
2003, and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter
Bulletin No. A-110A, dated March 6, 2003.
As of August 26, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of the following:
--The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April
18, 2005; and
--Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No.
A-110B, dated December 20, 2004.
We must receive any comments on this AD by September 26, 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 The
New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; facsimile: (772) 978-
6584.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2005-21590; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hector Hernandez, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770)
703-6069; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
What events have caused this AD? Several reports of fuel leakage
(resulting from a quality control problem) from the combustion heater
fuel pumps installed on Piper Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180,
and PA-44-180T airplanes caused us to issue AD 2003-11-14, Amendment
39-13173 (68 FR 33356, June 4, 2003). AD 2003-11-14 currently requires
you to do a one-time (quality control) inspection of the combustion
heater fuel pumps for fuel leakage. If leakage is found, repair or
replace the fuel pump.
Since AD 2003-11-14 was issued, there has been an investigation of
two reports of fuel leakage from the combustion heater fuel pumps in
December 2004. These two reports of fuel leakage were similar to those
that led to the issuance of AD 2003-11-14. Improper torque was applied
to the mounting screws of the fuel pump filter cover and resulted in
sealing surface abnormalities such as nicks, gouges, or warping. This
condition is a result of a quality control problem.
The findings of the investigation concluded that after issuance of
AD 2003-11-14 additional fuel pumps that did not meet the quality
control (inspection or design) requirements of the AD have been
installed in Piper Models PA-34-220T and PA-44-180 airplanes. Other
fuel pumps that do not meet the quality control (inspection or design)
requirements may be held as spares.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Quality control
problems with the heater fuel pump could result in failure of the
heater fuel pump. Such failure could lead to fire or explosion in the
cockpit.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Piper
has issued:
--Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated February 26, 2003. This Piper
service bulletin includes Kelly Aerospace Service Information Letter
Bulletin No. A-110A, dated March 6, 2003; and
--Service Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005. This Piper service
bulletin includes Kelly Aerospace Service Information Letter Bulletin
No. A-110B, dated December 20, 2004
What are the provisions of this service information? These service
bulletins include procedures for:
--Inspecting the combustion heater fuel pump for leaks; and
--Inspecting the sealing surface of the fuel pump.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop
on other products of this same type design.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other Piper Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and
PA-44-180T airplanes of the same type design, we are issuing this AD to
correct quality control problems with the heater fuel pump, which could
result in failure of the heater fuel pump. Such failure could lead to
fire or explosion in the cockpit.
What does this AD require? This AD requires you to incorporate the
actions in the previously-referenced service bulletins.
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 comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-21590;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back
to you. We specifically invite comments
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on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects
of the rule that might suggest a need to modify it. If a person
contacts 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 the AD in light of those
comments.
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
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) 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 ``AD
Docket FAA-2005-21590; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-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
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2003-11-14, Amendment 39-13173 (68 FR 33356, June 4, 2003), and by
adding a new AD to read as follows:
2005-15-10 The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-14199; Docket
No. FAA-2005-21590; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on August 26, 2005.
Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-11-14, Amendment 39-13173.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category, equipped with a model
91E92-1 or model 91E93-1 aircraft heater fuel pump:
(1) Group 1: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes retained
from AD 2003-11-14:
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Model Serial Nos.
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PA-34-200T................................ 34-7570002 through 34-
8170092.
PA-34-220T................................ 34-8133002 through 3449278.
PA-44-180................................. 44-7995001 through 4496168.
PA-44-180T................................ 44-8107001 through 44-
8207020.
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(2) Group 2: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes (not
included in AD 2003-11-14) added to the applicability of this AD:
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Model Serial Nos.
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PA-34-220T................................ 3449279 through 3449309.
PA-44-180................................. 4496169 through 4496190.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of an investigation that concluded
that after issuance of AD 2003-11-14, additional fuel pumps that did
not meet the quality control (inspection or design) requirements of
the AD were installed in Models PA-34-220T and PA-44-180 airplanes.
We are issuing this AD to correct quality control problems with the
heater fuel pump, which could result in failure of the heater fuel
pump. Such failure could lead to fire or explosion in the cockpit.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) What actions must I do to address this problem for Group 1
airplanes? To address this problem for Group 1 airplanes, you must
do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Visually inspect any Within the next 10 Follow The New Piper
installed aircraft heater hours time-in- Aircraft, Inc.
fuel pump (model 91E92-1 or service (TIS), Service Bulletin
model 91E93-1 for leakage. after June 20, 2003 No. 1127, dated
(the effective date February 26, 2003,
of AD 2003-11-14), and Kelly Aerospace
unless already done. Power Systems
Service Information
Letter Bulletin No.
A-110A, dated March
6, 2003.
(2) If any leak is found, Before further Follow The New Piper
inspect the pump sealing flight after the Aircraft, Inc.
surface for abnormalities inspection required Service Bulletin
(for example, nicks, in paragraph (e)(1) No. 1127, dated
gouges, or warping). of this AD. February 26, 2003,
Correct any abnormality and Kelly Aerospace
found. If any abnormality Power Systems
cannot be corrected, Service Information
replace the header fuel Letter Bulletin No.
pump. A-110A, dated March
6, 2003.
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(3) Do not install any As of June 20, 2003 Follow The New Piper
heater fuel pump (model (the effective date Aircraft, Inc.
91E92-1 or model 91E93-1) of AD 2003-11-14). Service Bulletin
unless you have visually No. 1127, dated
inspected the pump for February 26, 2003,
leakage and corrected any and Kelly Aerospace
abnormalities specified in Power Systems
paragraph (e)(2) of the AD. Service Information
Letter Bulletin No.
A-110A, dated March
6, 2003.
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(f) What actions must I do to address this problem for Group 2
airplanes? To address this problem for Group 2 airplanes, you must
do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Visually inspect any Within the next 10 Follow The New Piper
installed aircraft heater hours time-in- Aircraft, Inc.
fuel pump (model 91E92-1 or service (TIS), Service Bulletin
model 91E93-1) for leakage. after August 26, No. 1127B, dated
2005 (the effective April 18, 2005, and
date of this AD), Kelly Aerospace
unless already done. Power Systems
Service Information
Letter Bulletin No.
A-110B, dated
December 20, 2004.
(2) If any leak is found, Before further Follow The New Piper
inspect the pump sealing flight after the Aircraft, Inc.
surface for abnormalities inspection required Service Bulletin
(for example, nicks, in paragraph (f)(1) No. 1127B, dated
gouges, or warping). of this AD. April 18, 2005, and
Correct any abnormality Kelly Aerospace
found. If any abnormality Power Systems
cannot be corrected, Service Information
replace the heater fuel Letter Bulletin No.
pump. A-110B, dated
December 20, 2004.
(3) Do not install any As of August 26, Follow The New Piper
heater fuel pump (model 2005 (the effective Aircraft, Inc.
91E92-1 or model 91E93-1) date of this AD). Service Bulletin
unless you have visually No. 1127B, dated
inspected the pump for April 18, 2005, and
leakage and corrected any Kelly Aerospace
abnormalities specified in Power Systems
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. Service Information
Letter Bulletin No.
A-110B, dated
December 20, 2004.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(g) 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, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO). For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Hector Hernandez,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One
Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia
30349; telephone: (770) 703-6069; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
1127, dated February 26, 2003; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005; Kelly Aerospace Power
Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A-110A, dated March
6, 2003; and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information
Letter Bulletin No. A-110B, dated December 20, 2004.
(1) On June 20, 2003 (68 FR 33356, June 4, 2003), and in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of The
New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1127, dated February
26, 2003, and Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Information
Letter Bulletin No. A-110A, dated March 6, 2003.
(2) As of August 26, 2005, and in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of The New Piper Aircraft,
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1127B, dated April 18, 2005, and Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems Service Information Letter Bulletin No. A-
110B, dated December 20, 2004.
(3) To get a copy of this service information, contact The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; facsimile: (772)
978-6584. 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 FAA-2005-21590; Directorate
Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 14, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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