Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161 Airplanes, 81417-81419 [2010-31905]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 248 / Tuesday, December 28, 2010 / Rules and Regulations actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (j), (k), (l), (m), and (n) of this AD. Note 1: The inspection exceptions described in subparagraphs 1.a. through 1.f. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, apply to this AD. Credit for Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (h) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD according to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1289, dated January 14, 2009, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in this AD. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications (i) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, specifies a compliance time after the date on the service bulletin, this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (j) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action, accomplish applicable actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. (k) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, specifies to contact Boeing for instructions to repair scribe lines: Remove the scribe line damage and install a reinforcing repair using an FAA-approved method. Note 2: Guidance for repairing scribe damage (e.g., nicks, gouges, scratches, and corrosion) may be found in the Allowable Damage section of the appropriate Boeing 737 Structural Repair Manual (SRM). Note 3: Operators must obtain an approved damage tolerance evaluation for any repair installed to comply with Section 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(c)(2) of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(c)(2)). (l) Inspections are not required in areas where an existing repair covers a potential scribe line or where the scribe line is within 10 inches of the repair, provided the repair spans a minimum of three fastener rows beyond each side of the potential scribe line location (perpendicular to the scribe line direction). If a repair doubler does not span the potential scribe line location by 3 or more fastener rows, but there is no evidence of scribe lines within 10 inches of the repair, then inspections under the repair are not required. (m) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, specifies a compliance time of ‘‘before further flight’’ for inspecting scribe lines less than 0.001 inch deep for cracks, no further inspections are required by paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that correct sealant removal procedures are used for future work at those locations. (n) If records show that the airplane has never been stripped and repainted under the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Dec 27, 2010 Jkt 223001 dorsal fin fairing since delivery from Boeing, then this AD does not require inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD for the butt joint, lap joint, and repairs in the areas under the dorsal fin fairing. Report (o) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (o)(1) or (o)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of positive findings of cracks found during the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. You may use Appendix B of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009. Send the report to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124– 2207. The report must contain, at a minimum, the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of flight cycles and flight hours on the airplane. 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 contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (p)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM– 120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6447; fax (425) 917–6590. Or, e-mail information to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (q) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1289, Revision 1, dated November 18, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 81417 (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 10, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–31899 Filed 12–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1006; Directorate Identifier 2009–CE–057–AD; Amendment 39–16543; AD 2010–26–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA–28–161 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that are equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE–125–01 installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT. This AD requires 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 AD was prompted by an incident where an airplane experienced an in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary loss SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1 81418 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 248 / Tuesday, December 28, 2010 / Rules and Regulations 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. DATES: This AD is effective February 1, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publication listed in the AD as of February 1, 2011. ADDRESSES: For service information identified 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/. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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. Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5585; fax: (404) 474–5606; e-mail: don.o.young@faa.gov. Conclusion FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 6, 2010 (75 FR 61655). That NPRM proposed to require installation of a FADEC backup battery, replacement Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed—except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects zero airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Installation of a FADEC backup battery ................. 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ..... Cost per product $780 $1,375 Cost on U.S. operators Not applicable. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 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. This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) 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. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Dec 27, 2010 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2010–26–04 Piper Aircraft, Inc: Amendment 39–16543; Docket No. FAA– 2010–1006; Directorate Identifier 2009–CE– 057–AD. E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1 81419 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 248 / Tuesday, December 28, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Effective Date (a) This AD is effective February 1, 2011. Affected ADs (b) None. installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT; and (2) Certificated in any category. Subject 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 (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: 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. Unsafe Condition Compliance (e) This AD results from an incident where an airplane experienced an in-flight engine (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 February 1, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 30 days after February 1, 2011 (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. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g)(1) 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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Before further flight after doing the modification required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. Related Information (h) For more information about this AD, contact Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, 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. 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. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in table 1 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. TABLE 1—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Document Revision srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM TAE 651–0007 ................................................................. Chapter 40–AMM–04–01 ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 1’’, 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 ...................................................................................................................................................... Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Supplement Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, TAE-No.: 40–0310–40042, issue 2 .................................................................................................... (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information contained in table 1 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified 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/. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Small Airplane VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Dec 27, 2010 Jkt 223001 Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at an NARA facility, call 202–741– 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Date 7 July 30, 2010 1 January 25, 2010 0 June 1, 2010 Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on December 13, 2010. William J. Timberlake, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–31905 Filed 12–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81417-81419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31905]

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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;
Amendment 39-16543; AD 2010-26-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that are equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine
GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT. This AD requires 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 AD was prompted by an incident where an
airplane experienced an in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary
loss

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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.

DATES: This AD is effective February 1, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publication listed in the AD as of February 1,
2011.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified 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/. You may review
copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.

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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5585; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail: don.o.young@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
the specified products. That NPRM published in the Federal Register on
October 6, 2010 (75 FR 61655). That NPRM proposed to 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.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects zero airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Installation of a FADEC backup battery 7 work-hours x $85 per $780 $1,375 Not
hour = $595. applicable.
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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

This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will 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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2010-26-04 Piper Aircraft, Inc: Amendment 39-16543; Docket No. FAA-
2010-1006; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-057-AD.

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Effective Date

(a) This AD is effective February 1, 2011.

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.

Compliance

(f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:

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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Modify the engine Within the next 100 Follow Thielert
electrical system by hours time-in- Aircraft Engines
installing a backup battery service after GmbH Service
system and associated February 1, 2011 Bulletin TM TAE 651-
wiring and circuitry. (the effective date 0007, Revision 7,
of this AD) or dated July 30,
within 30 days 2010.
after February 1,
2011 (the effective
date of this AD),
whichever occurs
first.
(2) Revise the airworthiness Before further Incorporate Chapter
limitations section to flight after doing 40-AMM-04-01
require repetitive the modification ``Airworthiness
replacement of the FADEC required in Limitations,
backup battery every 12 paragraph (f)(1) of Revision 1'', dated
calendar months. this AD. January 25, 2010,
Thereafter, except as of Thielert
provided in paragraph (g) Aircraft Engines
of this AD, no alternative GmbH Supplement
replacement times may be Airplane
approved for this part. 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.
(3) Incorporate Thielert Before further Not applicable.
Aircraft Engines GmbH flight after doing
Supplement Pilot's the modification
Operating Handbook and FAA required in
Approved Airplane Flight paragraph (f)(1) of
Manual, TAE[dash]No.: 40- this AD.
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)(1) 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. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.

Related Information

(h) For more information about this AD, contact 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.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(i) You must use the service information contained in table 1 of
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.

Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Revision Date
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Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service 7 July 30, 2010
Bulletin TM TAE 651-0007..............
Chapter 40-AMM-04-01 ``Airworthiness 1 January 25, 2010
Limitations, Revision 1'', of Thielert
Aircraft Engines GmbH Supplement
Airplane Maintenance Manual Piper PA28-
161 TAE 125-01, Doc. No.: AMM-40-01
(US[dash]Version) Version: 1/1........
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH 0 June 1, 2010
Supplement Pilot's Operating Handbook
and FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual, TAE[dash]No.: 40-0310-40042,
issue 2...............................
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
table 1 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified 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/.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 816-329-4148.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on December 13, 2010.
William J. Timberlake,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-31905 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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