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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0622; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–034–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–6, PC–6–H1,
PC–6–H2, PC–6/350, PC–6/350–H1, PC–
6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/A–H1, PC–6/
A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–H2, PC–6/
B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2, and
PC–6/C1–H2 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 the
products listed above that would revise
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:
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SUMMARY:
Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in
the upper wing strut fittings on some PC–6
aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the
wing strut fittings installed in the underwing
can be loose in the fitting or cannot rotate
because of corrosion. In this condition, the
joint cannot function as designed and fatigue
cracks may then develop. Undetected cracks,
wear and/or corrosion in this area could
cause failure of the upper attachment fitting,
leading to failure of the wing structure and
subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published
AD TM–L Nr. 80.627–6/Index 72–2 and HB–
2006–400 and EASA published AD 2007–
0114 to require specific inspections and to
obtain a fleet status. Since the issuance of AD
2007–0114, the reported data proved that it
was necessary to establish and require
repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007–
0241–E to extend the applicability and to
require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for
evidence of cracks, wear and/or corrosion
and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected
data received in response to Emergency AD
2007–0241–E resulted in the issuance of
EASA AD 2007–0241R1 that permitted
extending the intervals for the repetitive
eddy current and visual inspections from 100
Flight Hours (FH) to 300 FH and from 150
Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC, respectively. In
addition, oversize bolts were introduced by
Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57–005 R1
and the fitting replacement procedure was
adjusted accordingly.
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Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD
2007–0241R2 was issued to extend the
repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or
12 calendar months, whichever occurs first,
and to delete the related flight cycle intervals
and the requirement for the ‘‘Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone’’. In addition, some editorial
changes have been made for reasons of
standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest
revision of the PC–6 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which
have included the same repetitive inspection
intervals and procedures already mandated
in the revision 2 of AD 2007–0241. Besides
the inspections, in the latest revision of the
PC–6 AMM, the replacement procedures for
the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007–0241R3
introduced the possibility to replace the wing
strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement,
in the repetitive inspection procedure the
1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections
remained applicable.
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–2009–0622; Directorate Identifier
2009–CE–034–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.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 22,
2010.
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.
Discussion
On August 18, 2009, we issued AD
2009–18–03, Amendment 39–15999 (74
FR 43636; August 27, 2009). That AD
required actions intended to address an
unsafe condition on the products listed
above.
Since we issued AD 2009–18–03,
Pilatus has updated their maintenance
programs with new requirements and
limitations. Another proposed AD
action, Docket No. FAA–2010–1011,
will require the incorporation of the
updated maintenance requirements into
the airworthiness limitations section of
the instructions for continued
airworthiness. Those updated
maintenance requirements will include
the repetitive inspections for the wing
strut fittings and the spherical bearings
currently included in AD 2009–18–03.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA AD No.:
2007–0241R4, dated August 31, 2010
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
DATES:
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
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in
the upper wing strut fittings on some PC–6
aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the
wing strut fittings installed in the underwing
can be loose in the fitting or cannot rotate
because of corrosion. In this condition, the
joint cannot function as designed and fatigue
cracks may then develop. Undetected cracks,
wear and/or corrosion in this area could
cause failure of the upper attachment fitting,
leading to failure of the wing structure and
subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published
AD TM–L Nr. 80.627–6/Index 72–2 and HB–
2006–400 and EASA published AD 2007–
0114 to require specific inspections and to
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obtain a fleet status. Since the issuance of AD
2007–0114, the reported data proved that it
was necessary to establish and require
repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007–
0241–E to extend the applicability and to
require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for
evidence of cracks, wear and/or corrosion
and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected
data received in response to Emergency AD
2007–0241–E resulted in the issuance of
EASA AD 2007–0241R1 that permitted
extending the intervals for the repetitive
eddy current and visual inspections from 100
Flight Hours (FH) to 300 FH and from 150
Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC, respectively. In
addition, oversize bolts were introduced by
Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57–005 R1
and the fitting replacement procedure was
adjusted accordingly.
Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD
2007–0241R2 was issued to extend the
repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or
12 calendar months, whichever occurs first,
and to delete the related flight cycle intervals
and the requirement for the ‘‘Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone’’. In addition, some editorial
changes have been made for reasons of
standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest
revision of the PC–6 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which
have included the same repetitive inspection
intervals and procedures already mandated
in the revision 2 of AD 2007–0241. Besides
the inspections, in the latest revision of the
PC–6 AMM, the replacement procedures for
the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007–0241R3
introduced the possibility to replace the wing
strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement,
in the repetitive inspection procedure the
1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections
remained applicable.
The aim of this new revision is to only
mandate the initial inspection requirement
and consequently to limit its applicability to
aeroplanes which are not already in
compliance with EASA AD 2007–0241R3.
All aeroplanes which are in compliance with
EASA AD 2007–0241R3 have to follow the
repetitive inspection requirements as
described in Pilatus PC–6 AMM Chapter 04–
00–00, Document Number 01975, Revision
12 and the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS)
Document Number 02334 Revision 1
mandated by EASA AD 2010–0176.
Therefore the repetitive inspection
requirements corresponding paragraphs have
been deleted in this new EASA AD revision.
The paragraph numbers of EASA AD 2007–
0241R numbering has been maintained for
referencing needs.
The proposed AD would require actions
that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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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
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 50 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 7 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $29,750, or $595 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 30 work-hours and require parts
costing $5,000, for a cost of $7,550 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
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General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, 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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–15999 (74 FR
43636; August 27, 2009), and adding the
following new AD:
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2009–
0622; Directorate Identifier 2009–CE–
034–AD.
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Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by
November 22, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2009–18–03,
Amendment 39–15999.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Models PC–6, PC–6–H1, PC–6–H2, PC–6/350,
PC–6/350–H1, PC–6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/
A–H1, PC–6/A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–
H2, PC–6/B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2,
and PC–6/C1–H2 airplanes, all manufacturer
serial number (MSN), and MSN 2001 through
2092, certificated in any category. These
airplanes are also identified as Fairchild
Republic Company PC–6 airplanes, Fairchild
Industries PC–6 airplanes, Fairchild Heli
Porter PC–6 airplanes, or Fairchild-Hiller
Corporation PC–6 airplanes.
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(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in
the upper wing strut fittings on some PC–6
aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the
wing strut fittings installed in the underwing
can be loose in the fitting or cannot rotate
because of corrosion. In this condition, the
joint cannot function as designed and fatigue
cracks may then develop. Undetected cracks,
wear and/or corrosion in this area could
cause failure of the upper attachment fitting,
leading to failure of the wing structure and
subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published
AD TM–L Nr. 80.627–6/Index 72–2 and HB–
2006–400 and EASA published AD 2007–
0114 to require specific inspections and to
obtain a fleet status. Since the issuance of AD
2007–0114, the reported data proved that it
was necessary to establish and require
repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007–
0241–E to extend the applicability and to
require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for
evidence of cracks, wear and/or corrosion
and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected
data received in response to Emergency AD
2007–0241–E resulted in the issuance of
EASA AD 2007–0241R1 that permitted
extending the intervals for the repetitive
eddy current and visual inspections from 100
Flight Hours (FH) to 300 FH and from 150
Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC, respectively. In
addition, oversize bolts were introduced by
Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57–005 R1
and the fitting replacement procedure was
adjusted accordingly.
Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD
2007–0241R2 was issued to extend the
repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or
12 calendar months, whichever occurs first,
and to delete the related flight cycle intervals
and the requirement for the ‘‘Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone’’. In addition, some editorial
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changes have been made for reasons of
standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest
revision of the PC–6 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which
have included the same repetitive inspection
intervals and procedures already mandated
in the revision 2 of AD 2007–0241. Besides
the inspections, in the latest revision of the
PC–6 AMM, the replacement procedures for
the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007–0241R3
introduced the possibility to replace the wing
strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement,
in the repetitive inspection procedure the
1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections
remained applicable.
The aim of this new revision is to only
mandate the initial inspection requirement
and consequently to limit its applicability to
aeroplanes which are not already in
compliance with EASA AD 2007–0241R3.
All aeroplanes which are in compliance with
EASA AD 2007–0241R3 have to follow the
repetitive inspection requirements as
described in Pilatus PC–6 AMM Chapter 04–
00–00, Document Number 01975, Revision
12 and the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS)
Document Number 02334 Revision 1
mandated by EASA AD 2010–0176.
Therefore the repetitive inspection
requirements corresponding paragraphs have
been deleted in this new EASA AD revision.
The paragraph numbers of EASA AD 2007–
0241R numbering has been maintained for
referencing needs.
The proposed AD would require actions that
are intended to address the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) For airplanes that have not had both
wing strut fittings replaced within the last
100 hours time-in-service (TIS) before
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–19–14), or have not been inspected
using an eddy current inspection method
following Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6
Service Bulletin No. 57–004, dated April 16,
2007, within the last 100 hours TIS before
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–19–14): Before further flight after either
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–19–14), or October 1, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009–18–03), visually
inspect the upper wing strut fittings and
examine the spherical bearings following the
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service
Bulletin No. 57–005, REV No. 2, dated May
19, 2008.
(2) For all airplanes: Within 25 hours TIS
after September 26, 2007 (the effective date
of AD 2007–19–14), or within 30 days after
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–19–14), whichever occurs first, visually
and using eddy current methods, inspect the
upper wing strut fittings and examine the
spherical bearings following Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin No. 57–
005, REV No. 2, dated May 19, 2008.
(3) You may also take ‘‘unless already
done’’ credit for any inspection specified in
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paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD if done
before October 1, 2009 (the effective date
retained from AD 2009–18–03) following
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service
Bulletin No. 57–005, dated August 30, 2007;
or Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service
Bulletin No. 57–005, REV No. 1, dated
November 19, 2007.
(4) For all airplanes: If during any
inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) or
(f)(2) of this AD you find cracks in the upper
wing strut fitting or the spherical bearing is
not in conformity, before further flight,
replace the cracked upper wing strut fitting
and/or the nonconforming spherical bearing
following Chapter 57–00–02 of Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, dated November 30,
2008.
Note 1: Another proposed AD action,
Docket No. FAA–2010–1011, proposes to
require the incorporation of the updated
maintenance requirements into the
airworthiness limitations section of the
instructions for continued airworthiness.
Those updated maintenance requirements
include the repetitive inspections for the
wing strut fittings and the spherical bearings
currently included in AD 2009–18–03.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2007–
0241R4, dated August 31, 2010; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin
No. 57–005, REV No. 2, dated May 19, 2008;
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Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Service
Bulletin No. 57–005, REV No. 1, dated
November 19, 2007; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin No. 57–005,
dated August 30, 2007; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin No. 57–004,
dated April 16, 2007; and Chapter 57–00–02
of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC–6 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, dated November 30,
2008, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 30, 2010.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 139
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0997; Notice No. 10–
14]
RIN 2120–AJ38
Safety Management System for
Certificated Airports
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action would require
each certificate holder to establish a
safety management system (SMS) for its
entire airfield environment (including
movement and non-movement areas) to
improve safety at airports hosting air
carrier operations. An SMS is a
formalized approach to managing safety
by developing an organization-wide
safety policy, developing formal
methods of identifying hazards,
analyzing and mitigating risk,
developing methods for ensuring
continuous safety improvement, and
creating organization-wide safety
promotion strategies. When
systematically applied in an SMS, these
activities provide a set of decisionmaking tools that airport management
can use to improve safety. This proposal
would require a certificate holder to
submit an implementation plan and
implement an SMS within timeframes
commensurate with its class of Airport
Operating Certificate (AOC).
DATES: Send your comments on or
before January 5, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments
identified by Docket Number FAA–
2010–0997 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
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19477–78) or you may visit https://
DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: To read background
documents or comments received, go to
https://www.regulations.gov at any time
and follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning this
proposed rule, contact Keri Spencer,
Office of Airports Safety and Standards,
Airports Safety and Operations
Division, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–8972; fax (202)
493–1416; e-mail keri.spencer@faa.gov.
For legal questions, contact Robert
Hawks, Office of the Chief Counsel,
Regulations Division, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–7143; fax (202)
267–7971; e-mail: rob.hawks@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Later in
this preamble under the Additional
Information section, we discuss how
you can comment on this proposal and
how we will handle your comments.
Included in this discussion is related
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information about the docket, privacy,
and the handling of proprietary or
confidential business information. We
also discuss how you can get a copy of
this proposal and related rulemaking
documents.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in subtitle
VII, part A, subpart III, section 44706,
‘‘Airport operating certificates.’’ Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with issuing airport operating
certificates that contain terms that the
Administrator finds necessary to ensure
safety in air transportation. This
proposed rule is within the scope of that
authority because it requires all holders
of an airport operating certificate to
develop, implement, and maintain an
SMS. The development and
implementation of an SMS ensures
safety in air transportation by assisting
airports in proactively identifying and
mitigating safety hazards.
Background
The FAA is committed to
continuously improving safety in air
transportation. As the demand for air
transportation increases, the impacts of
additional air traffic and surface
operations, changes in air traffic
procedures, and airport construction
can heighten the risks of aircraft
operations. While the FAA’s use of
prescriptive regulations and technical
operating standards has been effective,
such regulations may leave gaps best
addressed through improved
management practices. As the certificate
holder best understands its own
operating environment, it is in the best
position to address many of its own
safety issues. While the FAA would still
conduct regular inspections, SMS’s
proactive emphasis on hazard
identification and mitigation, and on
communication of safety issues,
provides certificate holders robust tools
to improve safety.
The International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) defines SMS as a
‘‘systematic approach to managing
safety, including the necessary
organizational structures,
accountabilities, policies, and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0622; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-034-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-
6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1,
PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2,
and PC-6/C1-H2 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 revise 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:
Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in the upper wing strut
fittings on some PC-6 aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the wing strut fittings
installed in the underwing can be loose in the fitting or cannot
rotate because of corrosion. In this condition, the joint cannot
function as designed and fatigue cracks may then develop. Undetected
cracks, wear and/or corrosion in this area could cause failure of
the upper attachment fitting, leading to failure of the wing
structure and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published AD TM-L Nr. 80.627-6/
Index 72-2 and HB-2006-400 and EASA published AD 2007-0114 to
require specific inspections and to obtain a fleet status. Since the
issuance of AD 2007-0114, the reported data proved that it was
necessary to establish and require repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007-0241-E to extend the
applicability and to require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for evidence of cracks,
wear and/or corrosion and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected data received in response
to Emergency AD 2007-0241-E resulted in the issuance of EASA AD
2007-0241R1 that permitted extending the intervals for the
repetitive eddy current and visual inspections from 100 Flight Hours
(FH) to 300 FH and from 150 Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC,
respectively. In addition, oversize bolts were introduced by Pilatus
PC-6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57-005 R1 and the fitting replacement
procedure was adjusted accordingly.
Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD 2007-0241R2 was issued to
extend the repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or 12 calendar
months, whichever occurs first, and to delete the related flight
cycle intervals and the requirement for the ``Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone''. In addition, some editorial changes have been made
for reasons of standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest revision of the PC-
6 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which have
included the same repetitive inspection intervals and procedures
already mandated in the revision 2 of AD 2007-0241. Besides the
inspections, in the latest revision of the PC-6 AMM, the replacement
procedures for the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007-0241R3 introduced the possibility to
replace the wing strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement, in the repetitive
inspection procedure the 1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections remained applicable.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 22,
2010.
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.
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 (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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-2009-0622;
Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-034-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
On August 18, 2009, we issued AD 2009-18-03, Amendment 39-15999 (74
FR 43636; August 27, 2009). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2009-18-03, Pilatus has updated their
maintenance programs with new requirements and limitations. Another
proposed AD action, Docket No. FAA-2010-1011, will require the
incorporation of the updated maintenance requirements into the
airworthiness limitations section of the instructions for continued
airworthiness. Those updated maintenance requirements will include the
repetitive inspections for the wing strut fittings and the spherical
bearings currently included in AD 2009-18-03.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No.: 2007-0241R4, dated August 31, 2010 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in the upper wing strut
fittings on some PC-6 aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the wing strut fittings
installed in the underwing can be loose in the fitting or cannot
rotate because of corrosion. In this condition, the joint cannot
function as designed and fatigue cracks may then develop. Undetected
cracks, wear and/or corrosion in this area could cause failure of
the upper attachment fitting, leading to failure of the wing
structure and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published AD TM-L Nr. 80.627-6/
Index 72-2 and HB-2006-400 and EASA published AD 2007-0114 to
require specific inspections and to
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obtain a fleet status. Since the issuance of AD 2007-0114, the
reported data proved that it was necessary to establish and require
repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007-0241-E to extend the
applicability and to require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for evidence of cracks,
wear and/or corrosion and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected data received in response
to Emergency AD 2007-0241-E resulted in the issuance of EASA AD
2007-0241R1 that permitted extending the intervals for the
repetitive eddy current and visual inspections from 100 Flight Hours
(FH) to 300 FH and from 150 Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC,
respectively. In addition, oversize bolts were introduced by Pilatus
PC-6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57-005 R1 and the fitting replacement
procedure was adjusted accordingly.
Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD 2007-0241R2 was issued to
extend the repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or 12 calendar
months, whichever occurs first, and to delete the related flight
cycle intervals and the requirement for the ``Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone''. In addition, some editorial changes have been made
for reasons of standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest revision of the PC-
6 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which have
included the same repetitive inspection intervals and procedures
already mandated in the revision 2 of AD 2007-0241. Besides the
inspections, in the latest revision of the PC-6 AMM, the replacement
procedures for the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007-0241R3 introduced the possibility to
replace the wing strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement, in the repetitive
inspection procedure the 1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections remained applicable.
The aim of this new revision is to only mandate the initial
inspection requirement and consequently to limit its applicability
to aeroplanes which are not already in compliance with EASA AD 2007-
0241R3. All aeroplanes which are in compliance with EASA AD 2007-
0241R3 have to follow the repetitive inspection requirements as
described in Pilatus PC-6 AMM Chapter 04-00-00, Document Number
01975, Revision 12 and the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS) Document
Number 02334 Revision 1 mandated by EASA AD 2010-0176. Therefore the
repetitive inspection requirements corresponding paragraphs have
been deleted in this new EASA AD revision. The paragraph numbers of
EASA AD 2007-0241R numbering has been maintained for referencing
needs.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 50 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 7 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $29,750, or $595 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 30 work-hours and require parts costing $5,000, for a cost
of $7,550 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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 removing Amendment 39-15999 (74 FR
43636; August 27, 2009), and adding the following new AD:
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2009-0622; Directorate
Identifier 2009-CE-034-AD.
[[Page 62007]]
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by November 22, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2009-18-03, Amendment 39-15999.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-
H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1,
PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2,
and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes, all manufacturer serial number (MSN), and
MSN 2001 through 2092, certificated in any category. These airplanes
are also identified as Fairchild Republic Company PC-6 airplanes,
Fairchild Industries PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Heli Porter PC-6
airplanes, or Fairchild-Hiller Corporation PC-6 airplanes.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Findings of corrosion, wear and cracks in the upper wing strut
fittings on some PC-6 aircraft have been reported in the past. It is
possible that the spherical bearing of the wing strut fittings
installed in the underwing can be loose in the fitting or cannot
rotate because of corrosion. In this condition, the joint cannot
function as designed and fatigue cracks may then develop. Undetected
cracks, wear and/or corrosion in this area could cause failure of
the upper attachment fitting, leading to failure of the wing
structure and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
To address this problem, FOCA published AD TM-L Nr. 80.627-6/
Index 72-2 and HB-2006-400 and EASA published AD 2007-0114 to
require specific inspections and to obtain a fleet status. Since the
issuance of AD 2007-0114, the reported data proved that it was
necessary to establish and require repetitive inspections.
EASA published Emergency AD 2007-0241-E to extend the
applicability and to require repetitive eddy current and visual
inspections of the upper wing strut fitting for evidence of cracks,
wear and/or corrosion and examination of the spherical bearing and
replacement of cracked fittings. Collected data received in response
to Emergency AD 2007-0241-E resulted in the issuance of EASA AD
2007-0241R1 that permitted extending the intervals for the
repetitive eddy current and visual inspections from 100 Flight Hours
(FH) to 300 FH and from 150 Flight Cycles (FC) to 450 FC,
respectively. In addition, oversize bolts were introduced by Pilatus
PC-6 Service Bulletin (SB) 57-005 R1 and the fitting replacement
procedure was adjusted accordingly.
Based on fatigue test results, EASA AD 2007-0241R2 was issued to
extend the repetitive inspection interval to 1100 FH or 12 calendar
months, whichever occurs first, and to delete the related flight
cycle intervals and the requirement for the ``Mild Corrosion
Severity Zone''. In addition, some editorial changes have been made
for reasons of standardization and readability.
Revision 3 of this AD referred to the latest revision of the PC-
6 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Chapter 5 limitations which have
included the same repetitive inspection intervals and procedures
already mandated in the revision 2 of AD 2007-0241. Besides the
inspections, in the latest revision of the PC-6 AMM, the replacement
procedures for the fittings were included.
Additionally, EASA AD 2007-0241R3 introduced the possibility to
replace the wing strut fitting with a new designed wing strut
fitting. With this optional part replacement, in the repetitive
inspection procedure the 1100 FH interval is deleted so that only
calendar defined intervals of inspections remained applicable.
The aim of this new revision is to only mandate the initial
inspection requirement and consequently to limit its applicability
to aeroplanes which are not already in compliance with EASA AD 2007-
0241R3. All aeroplanes which are in compliance with EASA AD 2007-
0241R3 have to follow the repetitive inspection requirements as
described in Pilatus PC-6 AMM Chapter 04-00-00, Document Number
01975, Revision 12 and the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS) Document
Number 02334 Revision 1 mandated by EASA AD 2010-0176. Therefore the
repetitive inspection requirements corresponding paragraphs have
been deleted in this new EASA AD revision. The paragraph numbers of
EASA AD 2007-0241R numbering has been maintained for referencing
needs.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) For airplanes that have not had both wing strut fittings
replaced within the last 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) before
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-19-14), or have
not been inspected using an eddy current inspection method following
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-004,
dated April 16, 2007, within the last 100 hours TIS before September
26, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-19-14): Before further
flight after either September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007-19-14), or October 1, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-18-
03), visually inspect the upper wing strut fittings and examine the
spherical bearings following the Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6
Service Bulletin No. 57-005, REV No. 2, dated May 19, 2008.
(2) For all airplanes: Within 25 hours TIS after September 26,
2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-19-14), or within 30 days after
September 26, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-19-14), whichever
occurs first, visually and using eddy current methods, inspect the
upper wing strut fittings and examine the spherical bearings
following Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No.
57-005, REV No. 2, dated May 19, 2008.
(3) You may also take ``unless already done'' credit for any
inspection specified in paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD if
done before October 1, 2009 (the effective date retained from AD
2009-18-03) following Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service
Bulletin No. 57-005, dated August 30, 2007; or Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-005, REV No. 1, dated November
19, 2007.
(4) For all airplanes: If during any inspection required by
paragraphs (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD you find cracks in the upper
wing strut fitting or the spherical bearing is not in conformity,
before further flight, replace the cracked upper wing strut fitting
and/or the nonconforming spherical bearing following Chapter 57-00-
02 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual, dated November 30, 2008.
Note 1: Another proposed AD action, Docket No. FAA-2010-1011,
proposes to require the incorporation of the updated maintenance
requirements into the airworthiness limitations section of the
instructions for continued airworthiness. Those updated maintenance
requirements include the repetitive inspections for the wing strut
fittings and the spherical bearings currently included in AD 2009-
18-03.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2007-0241R4, dated August 31,
2010; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-
005, REV No. 2, dated May 19, 2008;
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Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-005, REV
No. 1, dated November 19, 2007; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6
Service Bulletin No. 57-005, dated August 30, 2007; Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-004, dated April 16, 2007;
and Chapter 57-00-02 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, dated November 30, 2008, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 30, 2010.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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