Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes, 38800-38802 [E7-13713]
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76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5122, fax
(817) 222–5961 for information about
previously approved alternative methods of
compliance.
Note: The subject of this AD is addressed
in Transport Canada (Canada) AD No. CF
2005–09, dated April 14, 2005.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 5,
2007.
David A. Downey,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 07–3434 Filed 7–13–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–C
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27975; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–041–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P–180
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
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Several aircraft, at the factory, presented
some debris in the hydraulic fluid of the
steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can
be responsible for the fluid contamination
because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could
cause malfunction and a possible jamming of
the steering system.
The proposed AD would require actions
that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES:
We must receive comments on this
proposed AD by August 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
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• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4145; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2007–27975; Directorate Identifier
2007–CE–041–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
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 we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued Emergency
Airworthiness Directive EAD No: 2007–
0147–E, dated May 22, 2007 (referred to
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after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Several aircraft, at the factory, presented
some debris in the hydraulic fluid of the
steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can
be responsible for the fluid contamination
because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could
cause malfunction and a possible jamming of
the steering system.
The superseded Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2007–0088–E was previously issued to
address the unsafe condition.
The present Airworthiness Directive
expands applicability of this AD to all P.180
‘Avanti’ series aircraft and the list of
defective components as listed in revision 1
of Piaggio Aero Industries Mandatory Service
Bulletin No 80–0236. This AD also requires
Temporary Changes to the respective
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) and introduces
procedures to recondition defective units.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. has
issued Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.:
80–0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007.
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have proposed
different actions in this AD from those
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in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 63 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $5,040, or $80 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 14 work-hours, for a cost of
$1,120 per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. We have no
way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.:
Docket No. FAA–2007–27975;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–041–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by August
15, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model P–180
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Several aircraft, at the factory, presented
some debris in the hydraulic fluid of the
steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can
be responsible for the fluid contamination
because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could
cause malfunction and a possible jamming of
the steering system.
The superseded Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2007–0088–E was previously issued to
address the unsafe condition.
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The present Airworthiness Directive
expands applicability of this AD to all P.180
‘Avanti’ series aircraft and the list of
defective components as listed in revision 1
of Piaggio Aero Industries Mandatory Service
Bulletin No 80–0236. This AD also requires
Temporary Changes to the respective
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) and introduces
procedures to recondition defective units.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within the next 30 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD or 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first, check the
identification of the steering actuator and the
steering manifold installed on the airplane
following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80–0236
Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007. The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.7) may do this action. Make an entry in
the aircraft records showing compliance with
this portion of the AD following section 43.9
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
(2) If any steering actuator listed in annex
7.1 or manifold listed in annex 7.2 of Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80–0236 Rev. 1, dated May
15, 2007, is found in the check per paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD:
(i) Before further flight after the check per
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, insert Temporary
Change 3, issued March 15, 2007, into the
LIMITATIONS section of Report 6591 (the
airplane flight manual (AFM)) for P180
Avanti Aircraft or Temporary Change 2,
issued March 15, 2007, into the
LIMITATIONS section of Report 180–MAN–
0010–01100 (the AFM) for Avanti II aircraft.
The owner/operator holding at least a private
pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.7) may do this action. Make an entry in
the aircraft records showing compliance with
this portion of the AD following section 43.9
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
(ii) Within the next 600 hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD or 12 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace the nose landing gear
(NLG) following Piaggio Aero Industries
S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80–
0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007.
(iii) After replacement of the NLG per
paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, remove the
steering system temporary limitations from
the LIMITATIONS section of the AFM.
(3) Before further flight after
accomplishment of the check specified in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do not install any
steering actuator listed in annex 7.1 or
manifold listed in annex 7.2 of Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80–0236 Rev. 1, dated May
15, 2007.
Note 1: We encourage you to incorporate
Temporary Revision 1 into the maintenance
program (aircraft maintenance manual
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(AMM) P.180 Avanti report 9066) or
Temporary Revision 11 into the maintenance
program (AMM P.180 Avanti II report 180–
MAN–0200–01105). The temporary revisions
require confirmation that the steering
manifold and steering actuator are compliant
with Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service
Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80–0236 Rev. 1,
dated May 15, 2007.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 9,
2007.
Sandra J. Campbell,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–13713 Filed 7–13–07; 8:45 am]
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www.regulations.gov/ (IRS REG–
121475–03).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Concerning the proposed regulations,
Zoran Stojanovic, (202) 622–3980;
concerning submissions of comments
and/or requests for a hearing, Richard A.
Hurst, (202) 622–7180 (not toll-free
numbers).
FAA AD Differences
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: The
MCAI requires the initial inspection action
within 5 hours TIS. We consider 5 hours TIS
an urgent safety of flight compliance time,
and we do not consider this unsafe condition
to be an urgent safety of flight condition.
Because we do not consider this unsafe
condition to be an urgent safety of flight
condition, we are issuing this proposed
action through the normal notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) AD process. The initial
inspection time of 30 hours TIS or 30 days,
whichever occurs first, is an adequate
compliance time for this proposed AD action
and meets the FAA requirements for an
NPRM followed by a final rule.
Internal Revenue Service
Paperwork Reduction Act
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4145; fax: (816)
329–4090. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency
Airworthiness Directive EAD No: 2007–
0147–E, dated May 22, 2007; and Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80–0236 Rev. 1, dated May
15, 2007, for related information.
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26 CFR Part 1
[REG–121475–03]
RIN 1545–BC61
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds;
Obligations of States and Political
Subdivisions
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
by cross-reference to temporary
regulations and withdrawal of proposed
regulations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In the Rules and Regulations
section of this issue of the Federal
Register, the IRS is issuing temporary
regulations relating to the Federal
income tax treatment of qualified zone
academy bonds. This document
contains proposed regulations that
provide guidance to state and local
governments that issue qualified zone
academy bonds and to banks, insurance
companies, and other taxpayers that
hold those bonds on the program
requirements for qualified zone
academy bonds. The regulations
implement the amendments to section
1397E of the Internal Revenue Code
(Code) and provide guidance on the
maximum term, permissible use of
proceeds, and remedial actions for
qualified zone academy bonds. The text
of those regulations also serves as the
text of these proposed regulations. This
document also withdraws proposed
regulations published March 26, 2004.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
and requests for a public hearing must
be received by October 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to:
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–121475–03), room
5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box
7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington,
DC 20044. Submissions may be hand
delivered Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–121475–03),
Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC, or sent
electronically, via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
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The collection of information
contained in these proposed regulations
has been reviewed and approved by the
Office of Management and Budget in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507) under
control number 1545–1908. Responses
to this collection of information are
required to obtain or retain a benefit.
This collection of information is
required by the IRS to verify compliance
with section 1397E. Comments on the
collection of information should be sent
to the Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for the
Department of the Treasury, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, DC 20503, with copies to
the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: IRS
Reports Clearance Officer,
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP; Washington, DC
20224. Comments on the collection of
information should be received by
September 14, 2007. Comments are
specifically requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Internal Revenue Service, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
The accuracy of the estimated burden
associated with the proposed collection
of information;
How the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected may be
enhanced;
How the burden of complying with
the proposed collection of information
may be minimized, including through
the application of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology; and
Estimates of capital or start-up costs
and costs of operation, maintenance,
and purchase of services to provide
information.
The collection of information in this
proposed regulation is in § 1.1397E–
1(h). This collection of information is
required by the IRS to verify compliance
with section 1397E. This information
will be used to identify issuers of
qualified zone academy bonds that have
established a defeasance escrow as a
remedial action taken because of failure
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27975; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-041-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-
180 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
Several aircraft, at the factory, presented some debris in the
hydraulic fluid of the steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can be responsible for the
fluid contamination because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could cause malfunction
and a possible jamming of the steering system.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES:
We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-
27975; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-041-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those 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 we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued
Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No: 2007-0147-E, dated May 22,
2007 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
Several aircraft, at the factory, presented some debris in the
hydraulic fluid of the steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can be responsible for the
fluid contamination because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could cause malfunction
and a possible jamming of the steering system.
The superseded Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-0088-E was
previously issued to address the unsafe condition.
The present Airworthiness Directive expands applicability of
this AD to all P.180 `Avanti' series aircraft and the list of
defective components as listed in revision 1 of Piaggio Aero
Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin No 80-0236. This AD also
requires Temporary Changes to the respective Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) and Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and introduces
procedures to recondition defective units.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. has issued Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
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in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 63 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $5,040, or $80 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 14 work-hours, for a cost of $1,120 per product. Where the
service information lists required parts costs that are covered under
warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these costs.
As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some
parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. We have no way of
determining the number of products that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2007-27975;
Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-041-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by August 15, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model P-180 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Several aircraft, at the factory, presented some debris in the
hydraulic fluid of the steering system. Investigations revealed that
some components of the steering system can be responsible for the
fluid contamination because of an initial pollution on their
manufacturing.
If not corrected, a contaminated fluid could cause malfunction
and a possible jamming of the steering system.
The superseded Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-0088-E was
previously issued to address the unsafe condition.
The present Airworthiness Directive expands applicability of
this AD to all P.180 `Avanti' series aircraft and the list of
defective components as listed in revision 1 of Piaggio Aero
Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin No 80-0236. This AD also
requires Temporary Changes to the respective Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) and Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and introduces
procedures to recondition defective units.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 30 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD or 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, check the identification of the
steering actuator and the steering manifold installed on the
airplane following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007. The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized
by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7)
may do this action. Make an entry in the aircraft records showing
compliance with this portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(2) If any steering actuator listed in annex 7.1 or manifold
listed in annex 7.2 of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service
Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007, is
found in the check per paragraph (f)(1) of this AD:
(i) Before further flight after the check per paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD, insert Temporary Change 3, issued March 15, 2007, into
the LIMITATIONS section of Report 6591 (the airplane flight manual
(AFM)) for P180 Avanti Aircraft or Temporary Change 2, issued March
15, 2007, into the LIMITATIONS section of Report 180-MAN-0010-01100
(the AFM) for Avanti II aircraft. The owner/operator holding at
least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do this action.
Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this
portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(ii) Within the next 600 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace the nose landing gear (NLG) following Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev.
1, dated May 15, 2007.
(iii) After replacement of the NLG per paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of
this AD, remove the steering system temporary limitations from the
LIMITATIONS section of the AFM.
(3) Before further flight after accomplishment of the check
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do not install any
steering actuator listed in annex 7.1 or manifold listed in annex
7.2 of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory)
N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007.
Note 1: We encourage you to incorporate Temporary Revision 1
into the maintenance program (aircraft maintenance manual
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(AMM) P.180 Avanti report 9066) or Temporary Revision 11 into the
maintenance program (AMM P.180 Avanti II report 180-MAN-0200-01105).
The temporary revisions require confirmation that the steering
manifold and steering actuator are compliant with Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1,
dated May 15, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The MCAI requires the initial inspection action within 5
hours TIS. We consider 5 hours TIS an urgent safety of flight
compliance time, and we do not consider this unsafe condition to be
an urgent safety of flight condition. Because we do not consider
this unsafe condition to be an urgent safety of flight condition, we
are issuing this proposed action through the normal notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) AD process. The initial inspection time
of 30 hours TIS or 30 days, whichever occurs first, is an adequate
compliance time for this proposed AD action and meets the FAA
requirements for an NPRM followed by a final rule.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No: 2007-0147-E, dated May 22,
2007; and Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N.: 80-0236 Rev. 1, dated May 15, 2007, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 9, 2007.
Sandra J. Campbell,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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