Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes, 32495-32497 [E8-12818]
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Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 9,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
& 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10004 and
subsequent; Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional
Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model CL–600–
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15002 and subsequent;
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24: Electrical power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
During a pre-delivery flight of a CL–600–
2C10 aircraft, the AC essential bus did not
come on-line following deployment of the
Air Driven Generator (ADG). Following
investigation, it was determined that a
specific batch of contactors in the ADG
Power Center (ADGPC) is susceptible to
failure due to low contact pressure. This
directive mandates inspection of the ADGPC
and replacement of any contactors in the
suspect batch. It also prohibits future
installation of ADGPCs and contactors that
have not been inspected per this directive.
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The unsafe condition is malfunction of the
emergency AC generation and control system
that supplies emergency AC power to
essential flight instruments, including the
flap and slat system, pitch trim system, and
hydraulic pump 3B. Loss of essential flight
instruments could prevent continued safe
flight and landing of the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) For Model CL–600–2C10 airplanes
having serial numbers 10004 through 10265,
and Model CL–600–2D15 and CL–600–2D24
airplanes having serial numbers 15002
through 15162: Within 5,000 flight hours or
24 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, inspect for the serial
number of the installed ADGPC and, as
applicable, for the serial numbers of installed
contactors K117, K147 and K153, in
accordance with Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–24–021, Revision A,
dated December 11, 2006. If the serial
number of the ADGPC is in the range 134
through 250, and any installed contactor has
a serial number in the range 411 through 777,
before further flight, replace the affected
contactor in accordance with Part B of the
service bulletin.
(2) Previous inspection of the ADGPC, and
replacement of contactors, before the
effective date of this AD, in accordance with
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–24–021,
dated May 30, 2005, meets the requirements
of paragraphs (f)(1) of this AD if the ADGPC
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has not been replaced since accomplishment
of the service bulletin.
(3) A review of the aircraft maintenance
records to determine the ADGPC and
contactor serial numbers also meets the
inspection requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Parts Installation
(g) As of the effective date of this AD: No
replacement/spare ADGPC having part
number 781GA01Y00, with a serial number
in the range 134 through 250, is permitted to
be installed on any aircraft, unless the
ADGPC has been modified according to
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(h) As of the effective date of this AD: No
replacement/spare ADGPC contactor having
part number 995CA01Y00, with a serial
number in the range 411 through 777, is
permitted to be installed on any aircraft,
unless the ADGPC contactor is identified
with two labels, as specified in Zodiac ECE
Service Bulletin 995CA01Y–24–001, dated
May 3, 2005.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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: Wing
Chan, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and
Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA, New
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516)
228–7311; fax (516) 794–5531. 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,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2008–14, dated February 19,
2008; and Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–24–021, Revision A, dated December
11, 2006; for related information.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0627; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–033–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; EADS
SOCATA Model TBM 700 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 that would
supersede an existing AD. 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:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour
cycle cooling system pulley drive assembly
has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and
vapour cycle cooling systems and could also
cause mechanical damage inside the
powerplant compartment.
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 July 9, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http: //
www.regulations.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:
Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; 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–2008–0627; Directorate Identifier
2008–CE–033–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://
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA AD No.:
2008–0067–E, dated April 3, 2008
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour
cycle cooling system pulley drive assembly
has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and
vapour cycle cooling systems and could also
cause mechanical damage inside the
powerplant compartment.
To address this condition, AD 2008–0063–
E had been published to require a check of
the pulley drive assembly for leakage and, as
an interim action, removal of the compressor
drive belt from the assembly, and adoption
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of a new operational procedure to keep the
air-conditioning system deactivated.
This AD retains the requirements of AD
2008–0063–E which is superseded,
introduces a mandatory terminating action
which consists in replacing the original
pulley drive assembly by a new one of an
improved design—corresponding to the
EADS SOCATA modification MOD 70–0231–
21—that permits reinstallation of the
compressor drive belt.
The MCAI requires you to deactivate
the air conditioning system, inspect the
pulley drive assembly for leaks, and
replace the pulley drive assembly (P/N)
T700G215504900000 with the new P/N
T700G215505710000 either
immediately if leaks are found or at a
certain time if no leaks are found.
On April 30, 2008, we issued AD
2008–10–13, Amendment 39–15520 (73
FR 26318; May 9, 2008). AD 2008–10–
13 was issued as an interim action in
order to address the need to deactivate
the air conditioning system, inspect the
pulley drive assembly for leaks, and
replace the pulley drive assembly if
leaks are found.
The Administrative Procedure Act
does not permit the FAA to ‘‘bootstrap’’
a long-term requirement into an urgent
safety of flight action where the rule
becomes effective at the same time the
public has the opportunity to comment.
The short-term action and the long-term
action were analyzed separately for
justification to bypass prior public
notice.
We are issuing this proposed AD to
address the mandatory long-term action
of replacing the pulley drive assembly.
Relevant Service Information
EADS SOCATA has issued Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–156,
Amendment 1, dated March 2008. 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.
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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
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 will
affect 21 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it would take about 10
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this proposed
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $2,912 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $77,952, or $3,712 per
product.
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
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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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–15520 (73 FR
26318; May 9, 2008), and adding the
following new AD:
EADS SOCATA: Docket No. FAA–2008–
0627; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–
033–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 9,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008–10–13,
Amendment 39–15520.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models TBM 700
airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 455,
certificated in any category.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 24: Electric Power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour
cycle cooling system pulley drive assembly
has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and
vapour cycle cooling systems and could also
cause mechanical damage inside the
powerplant compartment.
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18:31 Jun 06, 2008
Jkt 214001
To address this condition, AD 2008–0063–
E had been published to require a check of
the pulley drive assembly for leakage and, as
an interim action, removal of the compressor
drive belt from the assembly, and adoption
of a new operational procedure to keep the
air-conditioning system deactivated.
This AD retains the requirements of AD
2008–0063–E which is superseded,
introduces a mandatory terminating action
which consists in replacing the original
pulley drive assembly by a new one of an
improved design—corresponding to the
EADS SOCATA modification MOD 70–0231–
21—that permits reinstallation of the
compressor drive belt.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
before further flight after May 9, 2008 (the
compliance date retained from AD 2008–10–
13):
(1) Position to ‘‘OFF’’ the air-conditioning
‘‘AIR COND’’ switch.
(2) Inspect for oil leakage in the pulley
drive assembly by following EADS SOCATA
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156
Amendment 1, dated March 2008.
(i) If any leak is found, before further flight
after the inspection, replace the pulley drive
assembly part number (P/N)
T700G215504900000 with P/N
T700G215505710000 following EADS
SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156
Amendment 1, dated March 2008.
(ii) If no leak is found, before further flight,
remove the compressor drive belt from the
pulley drive assembly following either EADS
SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156,
original issue; or EADS SOCATA Service
Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156, Amendment 1;
both dated March 2008.
(3) The air-conditioning ‘‘AIR COND’’
switch must be in the ‘‘OFF’’ position and
the compressor drive belt must remain
removed until the pulley drive assembly part
number (P/N) T700G215504900000 is
replaced with P/N T700G215505710000
following EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin
(SB) No. 70–156 Amendment 1, dated March
2008. This replacement must be done before
further flight if any leak is found and may be
done at any time as terminating action to this
AD.
(g) Within the next 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, unless already
done, replace the pulley drive assembly P/N
T700G215504900000 with P/N
T700G215505710000 and reinstall the
compressor drive belt, following EADS
SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156
Amendment 1, dated March 2008.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
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ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4119; 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.
Special Flight Permit
(i) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the
special flight permits for the check of
equipment of this AD under the following
condition: The air-conditioning ‘‘AIR-COND’’
switch is set to the ‘‘OFF’’ position.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No.: 2008–
0067–E, dated April 3, 2008, and EADS
SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70–156
Amendment 1, dated March 2008, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 2,
2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0627; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-033-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 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 that would supersede an existing AD. 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:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling system
pulley drive assembly has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling
systems and could also cause mechanical damage inside the powerplant
compartment.
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 July 9, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http: //
www.regulations.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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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-2008-0627;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-033-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://
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No.: 2008-0067-E, dated April 3, 2008 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling system
pulley drive assembly has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling
systems and could also cause mechanical damage inside the powerplant
compartment.
To address this condition, AD 2008-0063-E had been published to
require a check of the pulley drive assembly for leakage and, as an
interim action, removal of the compressor drive belt from the
assembly, and adoption of a new operational procedure to keep the
air-conditioning system deactivated.
This AD retains the requirements of AD 2008-0063-E which is
superseded, introduces a mandatory terminating action which consists
in replacing the original pulley drive assembly by a new one of an
improved design--corresponding to the EADS SOCATA modification MOD
70-0231-21--that permits reinstallation of the compressor drive
belt.
The MCAI requires you to deactivate the air conditioning system,
inspect the pulley drive assembly for leaks, and replace the pulley
drive assembly (P/N) T700G215504900000 with the new P/N
T700G215505710000 either immediately if leaks are found or at a certain
time if no leaks are found.
On April 30, 2008, we issued AD 2008-10-13, Amendment 39-15520 (73
FR 26318; May 9, 2008). AD 2008-10-13 was issued as an interim action
in order to address the need to deactivate the air conditioning system,
inspect the pulley drive assembly for leaks, and replace the pulley
drive assembly if leaks are found.
The Administrative Procedure Act does not permit the FAA to
``bootstrap'' a long-term requirement into an urgent safety of flight
action where the rule becomes effective at the same time the public has
the opportunity to comment. The short-term action and the long-term
action were analyzed separately for justification to bypass prior
public notice.
We are issuing this proposed AD to address the mandatory long-term
action of replacing the pulley drive assembly.
Relevant Service Information
EADS SOCATA has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-156,
Amendment 1, dated March 2008. 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
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
will affect 21 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 10 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $2,912 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $77,952, or $3,712 per product.
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
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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 removing Amendment 39-15520 (73 FR
26318; May 9, 2008), and adding the following new AD:
EADS SOCATA: Docket No. FAA-2008-0627; Directorate Identifier 2008-
CE-033-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 9, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-10-13, Amendment 39-15520.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers
434 through 455, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 24: Electric
Power.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
A rupture of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling system
pulley drive assembly has reportedly been found. Such a failure
could lead to the loss of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling
systems and could also cause mechanical damage inside the powerplant
compartment.
To address this condition, AD 2008-0063-E had been published to
require a check of the pulley drive assembly for leakage and, as an
interim action, removal of the compressor drive belt from the
assembly, and adoption of a new operational procedure to keep the
air-conditioning system deactivated.
This AD retains the requirements of AD 2008-0063-E which is
superseded, introduces a mandatory terminating action which consists
in replacing the original pulley drive assembly by a new one of an
improved design--corresponding to the EADS SOCATA modification MOD
70-0231-21--that permits reinstallation of the compressor drive
belt.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following before further flight
after May 9, 2008 (the compliance date retained from AD 2008-10-13):
(1) Position to ``OFF'' the air-conditioning ``AIR COND''
switch.
(2) Inspect for oil leakage in the pulley drive assembly by
following EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156 Amendment 1,
dated March 2008.
(i) If any leak is found, before further flight after the
inspection, replace the pulley drive assembly part number (P/N)
T700G215504900000 with P/N T700G215505710000 following EADS SOCATA
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156 Amendment 1, dated March 2008.
(ii) If no leak is found, before further flight, remove the
compressor drive belt from the pulley drive assembly following
either EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156, original issue;
or EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156, Amendment 1; both
dated March 2008.
(3) The air-conditioning ``AIR COND'' switch must be in the
``OFF'' position and the compressor drive belt must remain removed
until the pulley drive assembly part number (P/N) T700G215504900000
is replaced with P/N T700G215505710000 following EADS SOCATA Service
Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156 Amendment 1, dated March 2008. This
replacement must be done before further flight if any leak is found
and may be done at any time as terminating action to this AD.
(g) Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, unless already done, replace the pulley drive assembly P/N
T700G215504900000 with P/N T700G215505710000 and reinstall the
compressor drive belt, following EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB)
No. 70-156 Amendment 1, dated March 2008.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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.
Special Flight Permit
(i) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for the check of equipment of this AD under the following
condition: The air-conditioning ``AIR-COND'' switch is set to the
``OFF'' position.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency AD No.: 2008-0067-E, dated April 3, 2008, and EADS SOCATA
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 70-156 Amendment 1, dated March 2008, for
related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 2, 2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-12818 Filed 6-6-08; 8:45 am]
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