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TABLE 2.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE—Continued
Service information
Date
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360–26–13 ..................................................................................................................................
May 29, 2002.
Short Brothers SD3–60 SHERPA Flight
Manual, Document No. SB.6.2 contains the
following current pages:
Page No.
Revision level
shown on page
List of current pages 7 ............................................................................................................................
7A, 7B .....................................................................................................................................................
Particular Amendment Record Sheet 9 ..................................................................................................
G/1 ....................
Basic .................
Basic .................
(For Document No. SB.6.2, the Basic Issue
date is only located on page 1, Section 1; the
general amendment date is only located on
the ‘‘General * Amendment Record Sheet;’’
and the particular amendment dates are only
located on the ‘‘Particular * Amendment
Record Sheet.’’)
Revision level
shown on page
List of current pages 7 ............................................................................................................................
7A ............................................................................................................................................................
7B ............................................................................................................................................................
Particular Amendment Record Sheet 9 ..................................................................................................
G/3 ....................
G/2 ....................
Basic .................
Basic .................
particular amendment dates are only located
on the ‘‘Particular * Amendment Record
Sheet.’’)
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
April 24, 1996.
April 18, 1996.
April 18, 1996.
Short Brothers SD3–SHERPA Flight
Manual, Document No. SB.5.2, contains the
following current pages:
Page No.
(For Document No. SB.5.2., the Basic Issue
date is only located in the CAA approval
letter dated August 31, 1990; the general
amendment dates are located only on the
‘‘General * Amendment Record Sheet;’’ the
Date shown on page
Date shown on page
December 1, 1993.
September 25, 1992.
August 30, 1990.
August 30, 1990.
reference of the service information listed in
Table 3 of this AD as of June 8, 1998 (63 FR
24387, May 4, 1998).
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin
Revision level
Fire Fighting Enterprises (U.K.) Ltd. Service Bulletin 26–107 ...............................................................
Fire Fighting Enterprises (U.K.) Ltd. Service Bulletin 26–108 ...............................................................
Short Brothers Shorts Service Bulletin SD330–26–14 ...........................................................................
Short Brothers Shorts Service Bulletin SD360–26–11 ...........................................................................
Revision 1 .........
Original .............
Original .............
Original .............
(3) Contact Short Brothers, Airworthiness &
Engineering Quality, P.O. Box 241, Airport
Road, Belfast BT3 9DZ, Northern Ireland, 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
September 12, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
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–2005–21174; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–23–AD; Amendment 39–
14285; AD 2005–19–20]
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Airworthiness Directives; The New
Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA–28–160,
PA–28–161, PA–28–180, and PA–28–
181 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper)
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November 2, 1992.
September 1992.
September 1994.
July 1994.
Models PA–28–160, PA–28–161, PA–
28–180, and PA–28–181 airplanes that
incorporate Petersen Aviation, Inc.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA2660CE installed between April 20,
1998, and April 1, 2005, and incorporate
Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin
SB98–1. This AD requires you to replace
the AN894–6–4 bushing screw thread
expanders on the gascolator and
bushing attached to the inlet of the top
fuel pump with NAS1564–6–4J reducers
and AN818–6 nuts. This AD results
from reports of fuel leaks during the
post STC installation tests. We are
issuing this AD to prevent fuel fittings
used in STC SA2660CE from leaking
fuel in the engine compartment, which
could result in an engine fire. This
condition could lead to loss of control
of the airplane.
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This AD becomes effective on
November 4, 2005.
As of November 4, 2005, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
ADDRESSES: To get the service
information identified in this AD,
contact Petersen Aviation, Inc., 984 K
Road, Minden, Nebraska 68959;
telephone: (308) 832–2050; facsimile:
(308) 832–2311.
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–2005–21174; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–23–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James P. Galstad, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas
67209; telephone: (316) 946–4135;
facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? We
have received reports of fuel leaks found
during post fuel pump checks on Piper
Models PA–28–160, PA–28–161, PA–
28–180, and PA–28–181 airplanes after
STC SA2660CE was incorporated.
STC SA2660CE enables the referenced
airplanes to run on leaded and unleaded
automotive gasoline, 91 minimum
antiknock index (RON+MON).
The STC replaces the Piper electric
boost pump with two different electric
boost pumps. Subsequently, Petersen
Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin 98–1
provides for installation of a fuel flow
bypass that incorporates an o-ring seal
fuel fitting (AN894–6–4 bushing screw
thread expander) on the flared tube
fitting (AN826–6 tee). The internal
shape of the AN894–6–4 bushing screw
thread expander is intended to use an oring seal, but there is no corresponding
o-ring seal location on the AN826–6 tee.
The AN894–6–4 bushing screw thread
expander has clearance machining cut
for the mating screw threads but does
not provide a seal against the cone
surface of the AN826–6 tee.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? If not prevented, fuel
fittings used in STC SA2660CE could
leak fuel in the engine compartment.
Failure of these fittings could result in
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an engine fire. This condition could
lead to loss of control of the airplane.
Has FAA taken any action to this
point? We issued a proposal to amend
part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
an AD that would apply to certain Piper
Models PA–28–160, PA–28–161, PA–
28–180, and PA–28–181 airplanes that
incorporate Petersen Aviation, Inc. STC
SA2660CE installed between April 20,
1998, and April 1, 2005, and incorporate
Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin
SB98–1. This proposal was published in
the Federal Register as a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on June 2,
2005 (70 FR 32273). The NPRM
proposed to require you to replace the
two AN894–6–4 bushing screw thread
expanders on the two AN826–6 tees
with AN818–6 nuts and NAS1564–6–4J
reducers.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment?
We provided the public the opportunity
to participate in developing this AD.
The following presents the comments
received on the proposal and FAA’s
response to each comment:
Comment Issue No. 1: These Airplanes
Should Not be Flying
What is the commenter’s concern?
The commenter states that it is their
opinion that this kind of problem
aircraft should not be flying.
What is FAA’s response to the
concern? We do not agree with the
commenter. We identified an unsafe
condition and the purpose of an AD is
to address that unsafe condition and
maintain the continued safe operation of
an existing airplane model. The solution
to the defined unsafe condition is to
replace certain parts with improved
design parts. We determined that the
unsafe condition is addressed through
the actions of this AD.
We are not changing the final rule AD
based on this comment.
Comment Issue No. 2: AD Is Not
Necessary
What is the commenter’s concern?
Peterson Aviation states that parts have
been distributed to owners of the
affected airplanes with reimbursement
for installation; therefore, offering an
incentive for the owners/operators of
the affected airplanes to install the new
parts.
The commenter also states that the
only leaks that have been found were
during recent post installation checks.
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Airplanes that had the modification
done previously and have been using it
for several years do not appear to have
the fuel leaks.
The commenter requests us to issue a
Special Alert Information Bulletin
(SAIB) to address this condition rather
than issue an AD.
What is FAA’s response to the
concern? We do not agree with the
commenter. As mentioned above, we
have identified an unsafe condition and
an AD is the regulatory action that we
use to ensure that the unsafe condition
is addressed on all affected airplanes.
SAIBs are for information only and
are not mandatory. Therefore, an SAIB
would not ensure that the unsafe
condition is addressed on all affected
airplanes.
We are not changing the final rule AD
based on this comment.
Conclusion
What is FAA’s final determination on
this issue? We have carefully reviewed
the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial corrections. We have
determined that these minor
corrections:
—Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
—Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
the AD
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
which governs the 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.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes does this AD
impact? We estimate that this AD affects
50 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What is the cost impact of this AD on
owners/operators of the affected
airplanes? We estimate the following
costs to do the modification:
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Labor cost
Parts cost
1 work hour × $65 per hour = $65
Petersen Aviation
parts at no cost.
will
Total cost per airplane
provide
Total cost on U.S. operators
Petersen Aviation will cover the
cost for labor.
Petersen Aviation will cover the
cost for parts and labor.
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.
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 ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–21174;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–23–AD’’
in your request.
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;
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
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
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Amendment 39–14285; Docket No.
FAA–2005–21174; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–23–AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on
November 4, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Models PA–28–160,
PA–28–161, PA–28–180, and PA–28–181
airplanes, serial numbers 28–671 through 28–
5859, 28–7105001 through 28–7505261,28–
7690001 through 28–8590001, and all serial
numbers thereafter, that:
(1) Are certificated in any category;
(2) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA2660CE installed between April 20, 1998
and April 1, 2005; and
(3) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc.
Service Bulletin SB98–1.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of reports of fuel
leaks during the post STC installation tests.
The actions specified in this AD are intended
to prevent fuel fittings used in STC
SA2660CE from leaking fuel in the engine
compartment, which could result in an
engine fire. This condition could lead to loss
of control of the airplane.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
[Amended]
2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a
new AD to read as follows:
I
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
Replace the two AN894–6–4 bushing screw
thread expanders on the two AN826–6 tees
(one on the gascolator and the other one attached to a bushing (AN912–2J) attached to
the inlet on the top of the top fuel pump) with
NAS1564–6–4J reducers and AN818–6 nuts.
At the next 100-hour or annual inspection that
occurs following 30 days after November 4,
2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
Follow Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service
Bulletion PA–28–160, –161, –180, –181
Bulletion No. SB 05–2, dated April 12,
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, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance,
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contact James P. Galstad, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport
Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone:(316) 946–4135;
facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in
Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin PA–
28–160, –161, –180, –181 Bulletin No. SB
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05–2, dated April 12, 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. To get a copy of this
service information, contact Petersen
Aviation, Inc., 984 K Road, Minden,
Nebraska 68959; telephone: (308) 832–2050;
facsimile: (308) 832–2311. To review copies
of this service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
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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–
2005–21174; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
23–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 13, 2005.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20802; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–18–AD; Amendment 39–
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik
S.A. Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U
Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
PZL-Swidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik)
Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U
gliders. This AD requires you to inspect
for the minimum dimension of the left
side aileron, right side aileron, and
airbrake push-rod ends for certain
Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ gliders; inspect
for the minimum dimension of the
aileron, airbrake, and elevator control
push-rod ends for certain Model PW–6U
gliders; and replace any push-rod end
that does not meet the minimum
dimension. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the
airworthiness authority for Poland. We
are issuing this AD to detect and replace
any push-rod end that does not meet the
minimum dimension, which could
result in failure of the control system.
This failure could lead to loss of control
of the glider.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
October 31, 2005.
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As of October 31, 2005, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
ADDRESSES: To get the service
information identified in this AD,
contact PZL-Swidnik S.A., Polish
Aviation Works, Al. Lotnikow Polskich
1, 21–045 Swidnik, Poland; telephone:
48 81 468 09 01 751 20 71; facsimile:
48 81 468 09 19 751 21 73.
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–2005–20802; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–18–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; facsimile:
(816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD?
The General Inspectorate of Civil
Aviation (GICA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Poland,
recently notified FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain PZLSwidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) gliders.
The GICA reports that an owner of a
Model PW–6U glider found the
dimension of the push-rod end to not
meet the minimum dimension of 0.165
inches (in.) or 4.2 millimeter (mm).
Further, the GICA reports that the
manufacturer has identified a
production run of these parts that do not
meet the minimum dimension of the
push-rod end. Similar push-rod ends,
where applicable, are used to link the
ailerons, airbrakes, and elevator control
systems in the Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’
and PW–6U gliders.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Any push-rod end that
does not meet the minimum dimension
could result in failure of the control
system. This failure could lead to loss
of control of the glider.
Has FAA taken any action to this
point? We issued a proposal to amend
part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
an AD that would apply to certain PZLSwidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) Models
PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U gliders. This
proposal was published in the Federal
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Register as a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) on April 27, 2005
(70 FR 21691). The NPRM proposed to
require you to inspect for the minimum
dimension of the left side aileron, right
side aileron, and airbrake push-rod ends
for certain Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ gliders;
inspect for the minimum dimension of
the aileron, airbrake, and elevator
control push-rod ends for certain Model
PW–6U gliders; and replace any pushrod end that does not meet the
minimum dimension.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment?
We provided the public the opportunity
to participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the proposal
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
Conclusion
What is FAA’s final determination on
this issue? We have carefully reviewed
the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial corrections. We have
determined that these minor
corrections:
—Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
—Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
the AD
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
which governs the 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.
Costs of Compliance
How many gliders does this AD
impact? We estimate that this AD affects
67 gliders in the U.S. registry.
What is the cost impact of this AD on
owners/operators of the affected gliders?
We estimate the following costs to do
the inspection of the push-rod ends:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD;
Amendment 39-14285; AD 2005-19-20]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models
PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-
28-180, and PA-28-181 airplanes that incorporate Petersen Aviation,
Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2660CE installed between
April 20, 1998, and April 1, 2005, and incorporate Petersen Aviation,
Inc. Service Bulletin SB98-1. This AD requires you to replace the
AN894-6-4 bushing screw thread expanders on the gascolator and bushing
attached to the inlet of the top fuel pump with NAS1564-6-4J reducers
and AN818-6 nuts. This AD results from reports of fuel leaks during the
post STC installation tests. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel
fittings used in STC SA2660CE from leaking fuel in the engine
compartment, which could result in an engine fire. This condition could
lead to loss of control of the airplane.
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DATES: This AD becomes effective on November 4, 2005.
As of November 4, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulation.
ADDRESSES: To get the service information identified in this AD,
contact Petersen Aviation, Inc., 984 K Road, Minden, Nebraska 68959;
telephone: (308) 832-2050; facsimile: (308) 832-2311.
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-2005-21174; Directorate
Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James P. Galstad, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4135; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? We have received reports of fuel
leaks found during post fuel pump checks on Piper Models PA-28-160, PA-
28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 airplanes after STC SA2660CE was
incorporated.
STC SA2660CE enables the referenced airplanes to run on leaded and
unleaded automotive gasoline, 91 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON).
The STC replaces the Piper electric boost pump with two different
electric boost pumps. Subsequently, Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service
Bulletin 98-1 provides for installation of a fuel flow bypass that
incorporates an o-ring seal fuel fitting (AN894-6-4 bushing screw
thread expander) on the flared tube fitting (AN826-6 tee). The internal
shape of the AN894-6-4 bushing screw thread expander is intended to use
an o-ring seal, but there is no corresponding o-ring seal location on
the AN826-6 tee.
The AN894-6-4 bushing screw thread expander has clearance machining
cut for the mating screw threads but does not provide a seal against
the cone surface of the AN826-6 tee.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? If not
prevented, fuel fittings used in STC SA2660CE could leak fuel in the
engine compartment. Failure of these fittings could result in an engine
fire. This condition could lead to loss of control of the airplane.
Has FAA taken any action to this point? We issued a proposal to
amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to certain Piper Models PA-28-160, PA-
28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 airplanes that incorporate Petersen
Aviation, Inc. STC SA2660CE installed between April 20, 1998, and April
1, 2005, and incorporate Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin SB98-
1. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on June 2, 2005 (70 FR 32273). The NPRM
proposed to require you to replace the two AN894-6-4 bushing screw
thread expanders on the two AN826-6 tees with AN818-6 nuts and NAS1564-
6-4J reducers.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment? We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following
presents the comments received on the proposal and FAA's response to
each comment:
Comment Issue No. 1: These Airplanes Should Not be Flying
What is the commenter's concern? The commenter states that it is
their opinion that this kind of problem aircraft should not be flying.
What is FAA's response to the concern? We do not agree with the
commenter. We identified an unsafe condition and the purpose of an AD
is to address that unsafe condition and maintain the continued safe
operation of an existing airplane model. The solution to the defined
unsafe condition is to replace certain parts with improved design
parts. We determined that the unsafe condition is addressed through the
actions of this AD.
We are not changing the final rule AD based on this comment.
Comment Issue No. 2: AD Is Not Necessary
What is the commenter's concern? Peterson Aviation states that
parts have been distributed to owners of the affected airplanes with
reimbursement for installation; therefore, offering an incentive for
the owners/operators of the affected airplanes to install the new
parts.
The commenter also states that the only leaks that have been found
were during recent post installation checks. Airplanes that had the
modification done previously and have been using it for several years
do not appear to have the fuel leaks.
The commenter requests us to issue a Special Alert Information
Bulletin (SAIB) to address this condition rather than issue an AD.
What is FAA's response to the concern? We do not agree with the
commenter. As mentioned above, we have identified an unsafe condition
and an AD is the regulatory action that we use to ensure that the
unsafe condition is addressed on all affected airplanes.
SAIBs are for information only and are not mandatory. Therefore, an
SAIB would not ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed on all
affected airplanes.
We are not changing the final rule AD based on this comment.
Conclusion
What is FAA's final determination on this issue? We have carefully
reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor
editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections:
--Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
--Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Changes to 14 CFR Part 39--Effect on the AD
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, the FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997,
July 22, 2002), which governs the 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.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes does this AD impact? We estimate that this AD
affects 50 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What is the cost impact of this AD on owners/operators of the
affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to do the
modification:
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Total cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane operators
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1 work hour x $65 per hour = $65..... Petersen Aviation will Petersen Aviation will Petersen Aviation will
provide parts at no cover the cost for cover the cost for
cost. labor. parts and labor.
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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 ``Docket
No. FAA-2005-21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-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]
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2. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding a new AD to read as follows:
2005-19-20 The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-14285; Docket
No. FAA-2005-21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on November 4, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and
PA-28-181 airplanes, serial numbers 28-671 through 28-5859, 28-
7105001 through 28-7505261,28-7690001 through 28-8590001, and all
serial numbers thereafter, that:
(1) Are certificated in any category;
(2) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc. Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA2660CE installed between April 20, 1998 and
April 1, 2005; and
(3) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin SB98-1.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of reports of fuel leaks during the
post STC installation tests. The actions specified in this AD are
intended to prevent fuel fittings used in STC SA2660CE from leaking
fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in an engine
fire. This condition could lead to loss of control of the airplane.
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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Replace the two AN894-6-4 At the next 100-hour Follow Petersen
bushing screw thread or annual Aviation, Inc.
expanders on the two AN826- inspection that Service Bulletion
6 tees (one on the occurs following 30 PA-28-160, -161, -
gascolator and the other days after November 180, -181 Bulletion
one attached to a bushing 4, 2005 (the No. SB 05-2, dated
(AN912-2J) attached to the effective date of April 12, 2005.
inlet on the top of the top this AD), whichever
fuel pump) with NAS1564-6- occurs first.
4J reducers and AN818-6
nuts.
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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, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance, contact James P.
Galstad, Aerospace Engineer, FAA Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:(316) 946-
4135; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin PA-28-160,
-161, -180, -181 Bulletin No. SB 05-2, dated April 12, 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. To get a copy of this service information,
contact Petersen Aviation, Inc., 984 K Road, Minden, Nebraska 68959;
telephone: (308) 832-2050; facsimile: (308) 832-2311. To review
copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
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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-
21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 13, 2005.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-18525 Filed 9-20-05; 8:45 am]
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