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Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 10
Thursday, January 15, 2009
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0007; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–072–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–46–350P and
PA–46R–350T Airplanes
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–46–350P
and PA–46R–350T airplanes. This
proposed AD would require an
inspection to verify the 35-amp and 250amp current limiters are installed in the
proper locations and would require a
correction to the installation if the
current limiters are not installed in the
proper locations. This proposed AD
would also limit operation to ‘‘only
under day visual flight rules (VFR)’’
until the current limiter installation is
inspected and corrected. This proposed
AD results from three reports of
incorrectly installed current limiters.
We are proposing this AD to detect
incorrect installation of 35-amp and
250-amp current limiters, which could
result in failure of the 35-amp current
limiter if installed in the 250-amp
location. This failure could lead to a
total loss of electrical power.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by March 16, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD:
• 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.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Piper
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772)
978–6573; Internet: https://
www.newpiper.com/company/
publications.asp.
problem, a mechanic found a blown 35amp current limiter installed in place of
a 250-amp current limiter in the
electrical power panel assembly on a
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–46–350P
airplane. Further inspection revealed a
250-amp current limiter installed in
place of a 35-amp current limiter in the
same electrical power panel assembly.
The 35-amp current limiter was
installed where the 250-amp current
limiter should have been installed, and
the 250-amp current limiter was
installed where the 35-amp current
limiter should have been installed. We
have also received reports of two other
occurrences of current limiters installed
in the wrong locations on the affected
airplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in total loss of electrical power.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Lee, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown
Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770)
994–6736; fax: (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We have reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. 2000, dated
September 16, 2008. The service
information describes procedures for
inspecting the 35-amp and 250-amp
current limiter installations and
correcting the installation if the current
limiters are not installed in the proper
locations.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
number, ‘‘FAA–2009–0007; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–072–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in
light of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received information that,
when troubleshooting an alternator
Relevant Service Information
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design. This proposed AD would
require an inspection to verify the 35amp and 250-amp current limiters are
installed in the proper locations and
correct the installation if the current
limiters are not installed in the proper
locations. This proposed AD would also
limit operation to only under day VFR
until the current limiter installation is
inspected and corrected.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 118 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
the proposed inspection:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
Total cost on
U.S. operators
1 work-hour × $80 per hour = $80 ............................................................
Not applicable ..................................
$80
$9,440
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We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs that would be
required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this repair:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
1 work-hour × $80 per hour = $80 ...............................................................................
Not applicable ...........................................
$80
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 have 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 that the 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.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Examining the AD Docket
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by March
16, 2009.
You may examine the AD docket that
contains the proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information on the
Internet at https://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 Docket Office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is located at the street
address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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:
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 adding
the following new AD:
Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2009–
0007; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–
072–AD.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following
airplane models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category:
Models
PA–46–350P
PA–46R–350T
Serial Nos.
4636375 through 4636447.
4692001 through 4692068.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from three reports of
incorrectly installed current limiters. We are
issuing this AD to detect incorrect
installation of 35-amp and 250-amp current
limiters, which could result in failure of the
35-amp current limiter if installed in the 250amp location. This failure could lead to a
total loss of electrical power.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Insert the following into the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM):
‘‘Operate Only under Day Visual Flight Rules
(VFR).’’ You may remove the limitations
specified in this paragraph after doing the
action required in paragraphs (e)(2) and
(e)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
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Actions
Before further flight after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) Inspect the 35-amp and 250-amp current
limiters for installation in the proper location.
(3) If you find any current limiter not in the
proper location, reinstall the current limiter in
the proper location.
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
Under 14 CFR 43.7, the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate is allowed to insert the information into the AFM
as specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
You may insert a copy of this AD into the
Limitations section of the AFM to comply
with this action. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this
portion of the AD per compliance with 14
CFR 43.9.
Follow Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
2000, dated September 16, 2008.
Follow Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
2000, dated September 16, 2008.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Atlanta 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: John
Lee, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center,
1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta,
Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 994–6736;
fax: (770) 703–6097. 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.
Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information
referenced in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft,
Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida
32960; telephone: (772) 978–6573; Internet:
https://www.newpiper.com/company/
publications.asp. To view the AD docket, go
to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
7, 2009.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1259; Airspace
Docket No. 08–ASO–1]
Proposed Modification of the Atlantic
High and San Juan Low Offshore
Airspace Areas; East Coast, United
States
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
amend the boundaries of the Atlantic
High and San Juan Low Offshore
Airspace Areas located off the east coast
of the United States. The
implementation of the West Atlantic
Route System Plus (WATRS Plus)
project modified the boundaries of the
Miami Control Area (CTA)/Flight
Identification Region (FIR), the San Juan
CTA/FIR, and the New York Oceanic
CTA/FIR. This action proposes to
modify the Atlantic High and San Juan
Low Offshore Airspace Area boundaries
to coincide with the CTA/FIR changes.
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DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 2, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone:
(202) 366–9826. You must identify the
docket number FAA–2008–1259 and
Airspace Docket No. 08–ASO–1, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules Group,
Office of System Operations Airspace
and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2008–1259 and Airspace Docket No. 08–
ASO–1) and be submitted in triplicate to
the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2008–1259 and
Airspace Docket No. 08–ASO–1.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
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with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s Web page at https://
www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/
air_traffic/publications/
airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRM’s should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to modify the
boundaries of the Atlantic High and San
Juan Low Offshore Airspace Areas to
match boundary changes to the Miami,
San Juan and New York Oceanic CTA/
FIRs, which were modified by the
implementation of the WATRS Plus
project. The WATRS Plus project
introduced a redesigned route structure
and a reduced lateral separation
standard on oceanic routes in the
WATRS Plus CTAs to enhance en route
capacity. The proposed change is a
minor realignment of one point common
to both the Atlantic High and San Juan
Low Offshore Airspace area boundaries.
The point at lat. 21°08′00″ N., long.
67°45′00″ W. would be changed to read
lat. 21°14′21″ N., long. 67°39′02″ W.
High offshore airspace areas are
published in paragraph 2003, and low
offshore airspace areas are published in
paragraph 6007, of FAA Order 7400.9S
signed October 3, 2008, and effective
October 31, 2008, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The
offshore airspace areas listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0007; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-072-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P
and PA-46R-350T 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
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P and PA-46R-350T
airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection to verify the
35-amp and 250-amp current limiters are installed in the proper
locations and would require a correction to the installation if the
current limiters are not installed in the proper locations. This
proposed AD would also limit operation to ``only under day visual
flight rules (VFR)'' until the current limiter installation is
inspected and corrected. This proposed AD results from three reports of
incorrectly installed current limiters. We are proposing this AD to
detect incorrect installation of 35-amp and 250-amp current limiters,
which could result in failure of the 35-amp current limiter if
installed in the 250-amp location. This failure could lead to a total
loss of electrical power.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 16, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD:
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.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone: (772) 978-6573; Internet: https://www.newpiper.com/company/
publications.asp.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lee, Aerospace Engineer, One
Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349;
telephone: (770) 994-6736; fax: (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA-
2009-0007; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-072-AD'' at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received information that, when troubleshooting an
alternator problem, a mechanic found a blown 35-amp current limiter
installed in place of a 250-amp current limiter in the electrical power
panel assembly on a Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-350P airplane.
Further inspection revealed a 250-amp current limiter installed in
place of a 35-amp current limiter in the same electrical power panel
assembly. The 35-amp current limiter was installed where the 250-amp
current limiter should have been installed, and the 250-amp current
limiter was installed where the 35-amp current limiter should have been
installed. We have also received reports of two other occurrences of
current limiters installed in the wrong locations on the affected
airplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in total loss of
electrical power.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 2000,
dated September 16, 2008. The service information describes procedures
for inspecting the 35-amp and 250-amp current limiter installations and
correcting the installation if the current limiters are not installed
in the proper locations.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD
would require an inspection to verify the 35-amp and 250-amp current
limiters are installed in the proper locations and correct the
installation if the current limiters are not installed in the proper
locations. This proposed AD would also limit operation to only under
day VFR until the current limiter installation is inspected and
corrected.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 118 airplanes in the
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed inspection:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $80 per hour = $80............. Not applicable................. $80 $9,440
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this
repair:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $80 per hour = $80. Not applicable...... $80
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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 have 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 that the 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information on
the Internet at https://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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, 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:
Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2009-0007; Directorate
Identifier 2008-CE-072-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by March 16, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Models Serial Nos.
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PA-46-350P 4636375 through 4636447.
PA-46R-350T............................ 4692001 through 4692068.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from three reports of incorrectly installed
current limiters. We are issuing this AD to detect incorrect
installation of 35-amp and 250-amp current limiters, which could
result in failure of the 35-amp current limiter if installed in the
250-amp location. This failure could lead to a total loss of
electrical power.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Insert the following into Before further Under 14 CFR 43.7,
the Limitations section of the flight after the the owner/
airplane flight manual (AFM): effective date of operator holding
``Operate Only under Day Visual this AD. at least a
Flight Rules (VFR).'' You may private pilot
remove the limitations certificate is
specified in this paragraph allowed to insert
after doing the action required the information
in paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) into the AFM as
of this AD, as applicable. specified in
paragraph (e)(1)
of this AD. You
may insert a copy
of this AD into
the Limitations
section of the
AFM to comply
with this action.
Make an entry
into the aircraft
logbook showing
compliance with
this portion of
the AD per
compliance with
14 CFR 43.9.
(2) Inspect the 35-amp and 250- Within 100 hours Follow Piper
amp current limiters for time-in-service Aircraft, Inc.
installation in the proper after the Service Bulletin
location. effective date of No. 2000, dated
this AD. September 16,
2008.
(3) If you find any current Before further Follow Piper
limiter not in the proper flight after the Aircraft, Inc.
location, reinstall the current inspection Service Bulletin
limiter in the proper location. required in No. 2000, dated
paragraph (e)(2) September 16,
of this AD. 2008.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Atlanta 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: John Lee, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix
Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 994-6736;
fax: (770) 703-6097. 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.
Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach,
Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 978-6573; Internet: https://
www.newpiper.com/company/publications.asp. To view the AD docket, go
to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 7, 2009.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-728 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am]
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