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8. How should the Council measure
and assess the leverage of a nonbank
financial firm? How should measures of
leverage address liabilities, off-balance
sheet exposures, and non-financial
business lines? Should standards for
leverage differ by types of financial
activities or by industry? Should
acceptable leverage standards recognize
differences in regulation? Are there
existing standards (e.g., the Basel III
leverage ratio) for measuring leverage
that could be used in assessing the
leverage of nonbank financial
companies?
9. How should the Council measure
and assess the amount and types of
liabilities, including the degree of
reliance on short-term funding of a
nonbank financial firm?
a. What factors should the Council
consider in developing thresholds for
identifying excessive reliance on shortterm funding?
b. How should funding concentrations
be measured?
c. Do some nonbank financial
companies have funding sources that
are contractually short-term but stable
in practice (similar to ‘‘stable deposits’’
at banks)?
d. Should the assessment link the
maturity structure of the liabilities to
the maturity structure and quality of the
assets of nonbank financial companies?
10. How should the Council take into
account the fact that a nonbank
financial firm (or one or more of its
subsidiaries or affiliates) is already
subject to financial regulation in the
Council’s decision to designate a firm?
Are there particular aspects of
prudential regulation that should be
considered as particularly important
(e.g., capital regulation, liquidity
requirements, consolidated
supervision)? Should the Council take
into account whether the existing
regulation of the company comports
with relevant national or international
standards?
11. Should the degree of public
disclosures and transparency be a factor
in the assessment? Should asset
valuation methodologies (e.g., level 2
and level 3 assets) and risk management
practices be factored into the
assessment?
12. During the financial crisis, the
U.S. Government instituted a variety of
programs that served to strengthen the
resiliency of the financial system.
Nonbank financial companies
participated in several of these
programs. How should the Council
consider the Government’s extension of
financial assistance to nonbank
financial companies in designating
companies?
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13. Please provide examples of best
practices used by your organization or
in your industry in evaluating and
considering various types of risks that
could be systemic in nature.
a. How do you approach analyzing
and quantifying interdependencies with
other organizations?
b. When and if important
counterparties or linkages are identified,
how do you evaluate and quantify the
risks that a firm is exposed to?
c. What other types of information
would be effective in helping to identify
and avoid excessive risk concentrations
that could ultimately lead to systemic
instability?
14. Should the Council define
‘‘material financial distress’’ or ‘‘financial
stability’’? If so, what factors should the
Council consider in developing those
definitions?
15. What other risk-related
considerations should the Council take
into account when establishing a
framework for designating nonbank
financial companies?
Dated: October 1, 2010.
Alastair Fitzpayne,
Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary,
Department of the Treasury.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1006; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–057–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–28–161
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA–
28–161 airplanes equipped with
Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE)
Engine Model TAE–125–01 installed per
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
No. SA03303AT. This proposed AD
would require installing a full authority
digital engine control (FADEC) backup
battery, replacing the supplement pilot’s
operating handbook and FAA approved
airplane flight manual, and revising the
limitations section of the supplement
SUMMARY:
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airplane maintenance manual. This
proposed AD results from an incident
where an airplane experienced an inflight engine shutdown caused by a
momentary loss of electrical power to
the FADEC. We are proposing this AD
to prevent interruption of electrical
power to the FADEC, which could result
in an uncommanded engine shutdown.
This failure could lead to a loss of
engine power.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 22,
2010.
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 Thielert
Aircraft Engines Service GmbH,
Platanenstra+e 14, 09350 Lichtenstein,
Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204)
696–0; fax: +49 (37204) 696–1910;
Internet: https://www.thielert.com/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don
O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404)
474–5585; fax: (404) 474–5606; e-mail:
don.o.young@faa.gov.
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–2010–1006; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–057–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
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personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
In 2007, a Diamond DA42 airplane
experienced a dual in-flight engine
shutdown. Our review of the incident
determined the root cause was an unsafe
design feature that allowed momentary
interruption of electrical power to both
engine FADECs. The interruption
caused the FADECs to reset, shutting
down both engines with a consequent
loss of engine power. Piper Model PA–
28–161 airplanes modified by STC No.
SA03303AT have a similar unsafe
design feature that can allow the FADEC
to shut down or reset if the main battery
is depleted and the electrical charging
system malfunctions.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in an uncommanded engine
shutdown. This failure could lead to a
loss of engine power.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Thielert Aircraft
Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM
TAE 651–0007, Revision 7, dated July
30, 2010.
The service information describes
procedures for installation of a FADEC
backup battery.
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 installation of a FADEC backup
battery, replacement of the supplement
pilot’s operating handbook and FAA
approved airplane flight manual, and
revision of the limitations section of the
supplement airplane maintenance
manual.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect zero airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
the proposed modification:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per airplane
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ..................................................................
$780
$1,375 .......................
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 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;
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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:
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Total cost on U.S.
operators
Not applicable.
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 adding
the following new AD:
Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2010–
1006; Directorate Identifier 2009–CE–
057–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
November 22, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model PA–28–161
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
(1) Equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine
GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE–125–01
installed per Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) No. SA03303AT; and
(2) Certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 72: Engine.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from an incident where
an airplane experienced an in-flight engine
shutdown caused by a momentary loss of
electrical power to the FADEC. We are
issuing this AD to prevent interruption of
electrical power to the FADEC, which could
result in an uncommanded engine shutdown.
This failure could lead to a loss of engine
power.
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Compliance
(f) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Modify the engine electrical system by installing a backup battery system and associated wiring and circuitry.
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after
the effective date of this AD or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
Before further flight after doing the modification required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Follow Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM TAE 651–0007, Revision 7,
dated July 30, 2010.
(2) Revise the airworthiness limitations section
to require repetitive replacement of the
FADEC backup battery every 12 calendar
months. Thereafter, except as provided in
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative replacement times may be approved for this
part.
(3) Incorporate Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
Supplement Pilot’s Operating Handbook and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, TAE–
No.: 40–0310–40042, issue 2, revision 0,
dated June 1, 2010, into the pilot’s operating
handbook.
Before further flight after doing the modification required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) 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: Don
O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta
ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5585;
fax: (404) 474–5606; e-mail:
don.o.young@faa.gov. 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.
Federal Aviation Administration
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Related Information
(h) To get copies of the service information
referenced in this AD, contact Thielert
Aircraft Engines Service GmbH,
Platanenstra+e 14, 09350 Lichtenstein,
Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696–0;
fax: +49 (37204) 696–1910; Internet: https://
www.thielert.com/. 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
September 30, 2010.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–25208 Filed 10–5–10; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0956; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–018–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Transport
Category Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to revise
an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to transport category
airplanes that have one or more
lavatories equipped with paper or linen
waste receptacles. The existing AD
currently requires installation of
placards prohibiting smoking in the
lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in the
lavatory waste receptacles;
establishment of a procedure to
announce to airplane occupants that
smoking is prohibited in the lavatories;
installation of ashtrays at certain
locations; and repetitive inspections to
ensure that lavatory waste receptacle
doors operate correctly. This proposed
revision to the AD would extend the
time an airplane may be operated with
certain missing ashtrays. This proposed
revision to the AD was prompted by the
determination that certain compliance
times required by the existing AD could
be extended and still address fires
SUMMARY:
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Incorporate Chapter 40–AMM–04–01 ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 1’’, dated
January 25, 2010, of Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Supplement Airplane Maintenance Manual Piper PA28–161 TAE 125–
01, Doc. No.: AMM–40–01 US–Version)
Version: 1/1, into TAE Airplane Maintenance Manual Supplement, Piper PA28/
TAE 125–01, AMM–40–01 (US–Version),
Rev. Issue 1, dated February 3, 2006.
Not applicable.
occurring in lavatories caused by,
among other things, the improper
disposal of smoking materials in
lavatory waste receptacles. The
proposed revision to the AD would
continue to prevent possible fires that
could result from smoking materials
being dropped into lavatory paper or
linen waste receptacles.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 22,
2010.
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.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1006; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-057-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161
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 all
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-28-161 airplanes equipped with
Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE-125-01 installed
per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT. This proposed AD
would require installing a full authority digital engine control
(FADEC) backup battery, replacing the supplement pilot's operating
handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and revising the
limitations section of the supplement airplane maintenance manual. This
proposed AD results from an incident where an airplane experienced an
in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary loss of electrical
power to the FADEC. We are proposing this AD to prevent interruption of
electrical power to the FADEC, which could result in an uncommanded
engine shutdown. This failure could lead to a loss of engine power.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 22,
2010.
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
Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH, Platanenstra[szlig]e 14, 09350
Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696-0; fax: +49
(37204) 696-1910; Internet: https://www.thielert.com/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5585; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail: don.o.young@faa.gov.
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-
2010-1006; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-057-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
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personal information you provide. We will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive concerning this
proposed AD.
Discussion
In 2007, a Diamond DA42 airplane experienced a dual in-flight
engine shutdown. Our review of the incident determined the root cause
was an unsafe design feature that allowed momentary interruption of
electrical power to both engine FADECs. The interruption caused the
FADECs to reset, shutting down both engines with a consequent loss of
engine power. Piper Model PA-28-161 airplanes modified by STC No.
SA03303AT have a similar unsafe design feature that can allow the FADEC
to shut down or reset if the main battery is depleted and the
electrical charging system malfunctions.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in an uncommanded
engine shutdown. This failure could lead to a loss of engine power.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM
TAE 651-0007, Revision 7, dated July 30, 2010.
The service information describes procedures for installation of a
FADEC backup battery.
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 installation of a FADEC backup battery, replacement of
the supplement pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane
flight manual, and revision of the limitations section of the
supplement airplane maintenance manual.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect zero airplanes in
the U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $780 $1,375........................ Not applicable.
$595.
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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-2010-1006; Directorate
Identifier 2009-CE-057-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by November 22, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model PA-28-161 airplanes, all serial
numbers, that are:
(1) Equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE) Engine
Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
No. SA03303AT; and
(2) Certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: Engine.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from an incident where an airplane
experienced an in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary loss
of electrical power to the FADEC. We are issuing this AD to prevent
interruption of electrical power to the FADEC, which could result in
an uncommanded engine shutdown. This failure could lead to a loss of
engine power.
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Compliance
(f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Modify the engine electrical Within the next 100 hours time-in- Follow Thielert Aircraft Engines
system by installing a backup service after the effective date of GmbH Service Bulletin TM TAE 651-
battery system and associated this AD or within 30 days after the 0007, Revision 7, dated July 30,
wiring and circuitry. effective date of this AD, 2010.
whichever occurs first.
(2) Revise the airworthiness Before further flight after doing Incorporate Chapter 40-AMM-04-01
limitations section to require the modification required in ``Airworthiness Limitations,
repetitive replacement of the FADEC paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. Revision 1'', dated January 25,
backup battery every 12 calendar 2010, of Thielert Aircraft Engines
months. Thereafter, except as GmbH Supplement Airplane
provided in paragraph (g) of this Maintenance Manual Piper PA28-161
AD, no alternative replacement TAE 125-01, Doc. No.: AMM-40-01 US-
times may be approved for this Version) Version: 1/1, into TAE
part. Airplane Maintenance Manual
Supplement, Piper PA28/TAE 125-01,
AMM-40-01 (US-Version), Rev. Issue
1, dated February 3, 2006.
(3) Incorporate Thielert Aircraft Before further flight after doing Not applicable.
Engines GmbH Supplement Pilot's the modification required in
Operating Handbook and FAA Approved paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Airplane Flight Manual, TAE-No.: 40-
0310-40042, issue 2, revision 0,
dated June 1, 2010, into the
pilot's operating handbook.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) 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: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-
5585; fax: (404) 474-5606; e-mail: don.o.young@faa.gov. 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
(h) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH,
Platanenstra[szlig]e 14, 09350 Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone:
+49 (37204) 696-0; fax: +49 (37204) 696-1910; Internet: https://www.thielert.com/. 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 September 30, 2010.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-25208 Filed 10-5-10; 8:45 am]
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