Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, T337G, M337B, F 337E, FT337E, F 337F, FT337F, F 337G, and FT337GP Airplanes, 45657-45666 [2011-18242]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 45657 TABLE 1—AFFECTED LYCOMING AND SUPERIOR AIR PARTS ENGINES—Continued Engine manufacturer Superior Air Parts ............... Engine model IO–540–A1A5, –B1A5, –B1B5, –B1C5, –C1B5, –C1C5, –C2C, –C4B5, –C4B5D, –C4D5, –C4C5, –C4D5D, –D4A5, –D4B5, –D4C5, –E1A5, –E1B5, –E1C5, –G1A5, –G1B5, –G1C5, –G1D5, –G1E5, –G1F5, –J4A5, –K1A5, –K1A5D, –K1B5, –K1B5D, –K1C5, –K1D5, –K1E5, –K1E5D, –K1F5, –K1F5D, –K1G5, –K1G5D, –K1H5, –K1J5, –K1J5D, –K1K5, –K2A5, –L1A5, –L1A5D, –L1B5D, –L1C5, –M1A5, –M1A5D, –M1B5D, –M1C5, –M2A5D, –N1A5, –P1A5, –R1A5, –S1A5, –T4A5D, –T4B5, –T4B5D, –T4C5D, –U1A5D, –U1B5D, –V4A5D, –V4A5, –W1A5, –W1A5D, –W3A5D, –AA1A5, –AA1B5, –AB1A5, –AC1A5, –AE1A5, –AF1A5. IGO–480–A1A6, –A1B6. AEIO–540–D4A5, –D4B5, –D4C5, –D4D5, –L1B5D, –L1B5, –L1D5. IVO–540–A1A. TIO–540–A1A, –A1B, –A2A, –A2B, –A1C, –A2C, –C1A, –E1A, –F2BD, –G1A, –H1A, –J2B, –J2BD, –K1AD, –N2BD, –R2AD, –S1AD, –T2AD, –U2A, –V2AD, –W2A, –AA1AD, –AB1AD, –AB1BD, –AE2A, –AF1A, –AF1B, –AG1A, –AH1A, –AJ1A, –AK1A. LTIO–540–F2BD, –J2B, –J2BD, –K1AD, –N2BD, –R2AD, –U2A, –V2AD, –W2A. IO–720–A1A, –A1B, –A1BD, –B1A, –B1B, –B1BD, –C1B, –C1BD, –D1B, –D1BD, –D1C, –D1CD. TIGO–541–B1A, –C1A, –D1A, –D1B, –E1A, –G1AD. IO–360–A1A1, A1A2, A2A1, A2A2, A3A1, A3A2, B1A1, B1A2, B2A1, B2A2, B3A1, B3A2, B4A1, B4A2, B5A1, B5A2, B6A1, B6A2, C1A1, C1A2, C2A1, C2A2, C2A1, C3A2, D1A1, D1A2, D2A1, D2A2, D3A1, D3A2, D4A1, D4A2, D5A1, D5A2, D6A1, D6A2, E1A1, E1A2, E2A1, E2A2, E3A1, E3A2. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an accident involving a Piper PA32R–301. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (f) Remove Fuel Servo If an AFS fuel servo diaphragm P/N AV2541801 or AV2541803 was installed in your fuel servo at any time after May 20, 2010, do the following as specified AVStar Fuel Systems (AFS) Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) AFS–SB6, Revision 2, dated April 6, 2011: (1) Before further flight remove the fuel servo. (2) After the effective date of this AD, don’t install any affected fuel servo containing a discrepant AVStar fuel servo diaphragm, P/N AV2541801 or AV2541803, as listed in AFS MSB AFS–SB6, Revision 2, dated April 6, 2011. (g) Special Flight Permit We will not issue a special flight permit. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with RULES (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Neil Duggan, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474–5576; fax: (404) 474–5606; e-mail: neil.duggan@faa.gov. Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the following service information on the date specified: (2) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of AVStar Fuel Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin AFS–SB6, Revision 2, dated April 6, 2011, on September 6, 2011 under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact AVStar Fuel Systems, Inc., 1365 Park Lane South, Jupiter, FL 33458; 561–575–1560; Web site: https:// www.avstardirect.com. (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. (5) 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 13, 2011. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011–18168 Filed 7–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) You must use AVStar Fuel Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin AFS–SB6, Revision 2, dated April 6, 2011, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0450; Directorate Identifier 2011–CE–010–AD; Amendment 39–16758; AD 2011–15–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, T337G, M337B, F 337E, FT337E, F 337F, FT337F, F 337G, and FT337GP Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires inspecting the wings for internal and external damage, repairing any damage, reinforcing the wings, installing operational limitation placards in the cockpit, and adding limitations to the airplane flight manual supplement. This AD was prompted by a review of installed Flint Aero, Inc. wing tip auxiliary fuel tanks, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5090NM. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage in the wings and to prevent overload failure of the wing due to the installation of the STC. Damage in the wing or overload failure of the wing could result in structural failure of the wing, which could result in loss of control. SUMMARY: DATES: This AD is effective September 6, 2011. Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1 45658 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Rules and Regulations The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 6, 2011. For service information identified in this AD, contact Flint Aero, Inc., 1942 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; phone: (619) 448–1551; fax: (619) 448–1571; Internet: https:// www.flintaero.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. 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 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. Dara Albouyeh, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (562) 627– 5222; fax: (562) 627–5210; e-mail: dara.albouyeh@faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2011 (76 FR 25264). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting the wings for internal and external damage, repairing any damage, reinforcing the wings, installing operational limitation placards in the cockpit, and adding limitations to the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal and the FAA’s response to each comment. Request To Remove Certain Steps From Appendix 1 Dennis L. Hamblin from Flint Aero, Inc. stated that steps 11, 13, and 14 should be removed from Appendix 1 of this AD. The inspection procedures in Appendix 1 are focused on damage caused by trimming of the close-out rib to allow passage of the fuel line. The Flint Aero, Inc. STC kit provides a close-out rib that replaces the Cessna close-out rib. This configuration allows for the passage of the fuel line. Additionally, the Flint Aero, Inc. STC kit provides reinforcement doublers for all added inspection openings/cutouts; therefore, there should be no unreinforced cutouts. We do not agree with the commenter. All steps in Appendix 1 are required to check for any damage to the affected close-out rib, spar cap, and cut-outs that may have been caused by an overload condition regardless of the STC installation configuration. We have not changed the final rule AD action based on this comment. Request To Incorporate Revised Service Information Flint Aero, Inc. issued a revision to Service Bulletin FA2 to correct a part number reference. We inferred that Flint Aero, Inc. wanted the FAA to include reference to the revised service bulletin into the final rule AD action. We agree. We have revised the final rule AD action to incorporate the revised service bulletin. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously and any 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspection of the wing for damage ........... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 per inspection cycle. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85. .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50. Not applicable ........ Not applicable ........ $425 per inspection cycle. $85 ......................... $14,025 per inspection cycle. $2,805. Not applicable ........ $42.50 .................... $1,402.50. 25 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,125. $1,070 .................... $3,195 .................... $105,435. Fabricating and installing placards in the cockpit. Modifying the Limitations section of the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement. Reinforcing the upper wing skin, stringer, and wing front spar cap. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with RULES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 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 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): ■ 2011–15–11 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39–16758; Docket No. FAA–2011–0450; Directorate Identifier 2011–CE–010–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 6, 2011. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with RULES (b) Affected ADs AD 2010–21–18, Amendment 39–16478, is related to the subject of this AD. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, T337G, M337B, F 337E, FT337E, F 337F, FT337F, F 337G, and FT337GP airplanes, all serial numbers, that: (1) Are certificated in any category; and VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 (2) Are or have ever been modified by Flint Aero, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5090NM. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57; Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a review of installed Flint Aero, Inc. wing tip auxiliary fuel tanks, STC SA5090NM. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage in the wings and to prevent overload failure of the wing due to the installation of the STC. Damage in the wing or overload failure of the wing could result in structural failure of the wing, which could result in loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Within the next 50 hours time-inservice (TIS) after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 30 days after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, do a general and focused inspection of the left and right wing for internal and external damage at wing stations (WSTA) 150 and 177. Do the inspections following Appendix 1 of this AD. (2) After the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if no damage was found and before the modification required in paragraph (g)(5) of this AD is incorporated, anytime severe and/or extreme turbulence is encountered during flight, before the next flight do a focused inspection of the wing for damage following steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10 in Appendix 1 of this AD. Also inspect for signs of distress in the upper front spar in the area around WSTA 150 and 177. The definition of severe and extreme turbulence can be found in table 7–1–9 of the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). You may obtain a copy of the FAA AIM at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ atpubs/aim/. (3) For airplanes that have not had the modification specified in paragraphs (g)(4) and (g)(5) incorporated, within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 30 days after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), fabricate a placard (using at least 1⁄8-inch letters) with the following words and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot’s clear view: (i) ‘‘MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS BETWEEN 3,400 LBS AND 4,330 LBS.’’ (ii) ‘‘MAINTAIN FULL FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS.’’ (4) If damage or signs of distress are found during the inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, before further flight do the following: (i) Repair all damaged and distressed parts following FAA Advisory Circular (AC) PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 45659 43.13–1B, Chapter 4, which can be found at https://rgl.faa.gov/; (ii) Incorporate the modification reinforcement specified in Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011, or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011, following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011; (iii) Remove the placard specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD; (iv) Fabricate a new placard (using at least 1⁄8-inch letters) with the following words and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot’s clear view: ‘‘MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS’’; and (v) Incorporate the information from Appendix 2 of this AD into the Limitations section of the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement. (5) If no damage or signs of distress are found during the inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, within the next 100 hours TIS after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12 months after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, do the following: (i) Incorporate the modification reinforcement specified in Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011, or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011, following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011; (ii) Remove the placard specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD; (iii) Fabricate a new placard (using at least 1/8-inch letters) with the following words and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot’s clear view: ‘‘MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS’’; and (iv) Incorporate the information from Appendix 2 of this AD into the Limitations section of the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement. (6) You may incorporate the modification reinforcement specified in Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011, or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011, following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011, at any time after the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD but no later than the compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(5) of this AD as long as no cracks were found. As required in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD, the modification reinforcement must be incorporated before further flight if damage or signs of distress are found. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1 45660 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 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 appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Dara Albouyeh, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (562) 627–5222; fax: (562) 627–5210; e-mail: dara.albouyeh@faa.gov. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with RULES (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the following service information on September 6, 2011: (i) Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011; (ii) Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011; and (iii) Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Flint Aero, Inc., 1942 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; phone: (619) 448–1551; fax: (619) 448–1571; Internet: https://www.flintaero.com. (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 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. Appendix 1 to AD 2011–15–11 General and Focused Inspection Procedures Perform a general and focused inspection of the wing for internal and external damage from wing station (WSTA) 23 to the wing tip. The general inspection must be performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.15(c), using a checklist that includes at least the scope and detail of the items contained in Appendix D of 14 CFR part 43. The focused inspection must include the items listed below. Remove all wing access panels to conduct the inspections. Do these inspections following the manufacturer’s service information and any other appropriate guidance, such as FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13–1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices— Aircraft Inspection and Repair. AC 43.13–1B can be found at https://rgl.faa.gov/. Focused inspection items to look for: (1) Wrinkles in upper wing skins, from the outboard edge on the fuel tank access covers (WSTA 150 or 177) to the WSTA 222 (See View B, Figure 3). (2) Wrinkles in the upper wing skins from WSTA 55 to 66, adjacent to the booms (See View E, Figure 6). (3) Cracking of the upper wing skins. Pay particular attention to any wrinkles, the radius between stiffeners at WSTA 150 (under fuel tank covers), and unreinforced access holes (See View B, Figure 3). (4) Working (smoking) rivets outboard of the wing tank access covers. (5) Fasteners with less than two diameters edge distance. (6) Fasteners with less than four diameters center to center spacing. (7) Looseness of attachments of the tip extension to the wing and wing tip to wing extension when pushing up and down on the tip. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (8) Any signs of distress along both front and rear spars, particularly in the area around WSTA 177. (9) Inspect under any repairs to the upper skins, particularly in the area just outboard of the fuel tank access covers as these may be covering up existing damage. (10) Inter-rivet buckling of the stringers attached to the upper surface skin, outboard of the fuel tank access covers (See View F, Figure 7). (11) Inspect rib at WSTA 222 for damage. Trimming of the rib may have been done to allow installation of fuel lines (See View A, Figure 2). Repair in accordance with AC 43.13–1B, Chapter 4, paragraph 4–58(g) and Figure 4–14, or by using another FAAapproved method that restores equivalent strength of the wing rib. Appendix 1 to AD 2011–15–11 General and Focused Inspection Procedures (Continued) (12) Inspect and identify screws, installed in tapped (threaded) holes in metal substructure, used to attach wing tips, stall fences, fuel and electrical components, and access doors. For tapped holes, remove fastener and open up the diameter to provide a smooth bore hole, for the smallest oversize fastener, using close tolerance holes noted in AC 43.13–1B, paragraph 7–39 or other FAAapproved scheme. Maintain minimum 2 x fastener diameter edge distance and 4 x fastener diameter center to center spacing. Select and install new, equivalent strength or stronger, fasteners with nuts/collars in accordance with AC 43.13–1B, Chapter 7 and AC 43.13–2B, paragraph 108 or other FAAapproved repair. New fasteners must not have threads in bearing against the sides of the holes. (13) Inspect wing skins for unreinforced cutouts. (See View C, Figure 4). (14) Inspect the upper spar cap horizontal flanges for open holes (See View D, Figure 5). 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Airplane Flight Manual Supplement. ‘‘MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS.’’ ACTION: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 14, 2011. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. DATES: BILLING CODE 4910–13–C emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with RULES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 17 CFR Part 40 RIN 3038–AD07 Provisions Common to Registered Entities; Correction Commodity Futures Trading Commission. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 This document corrects incorrect text published in the Federal Register of July 27, 2011, regarding Provisions Common to Registered Entities. Wednesday, July 27, 2011, the following correction is made: SUMMARY: Effective date: September 26, 2011. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 147 (Monday, August 1, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45657-45666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18242]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0450; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-010-AD; 
Amendment 39-16758; AD 2011-15-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 
337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, 
T337G, M337B, F 337E, FT337E, F 337F, FT337F, F 337G, and FT337GP 
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. This AD requires inspecting the wings for 
internal and external damage, repairing any damage, reinforcing the 
wings, installing operational limitation placards in the cockpit, and 
adding limitations to the airplane flight manual supplement. This AD 
was prompted by a review of installed Flint Aero, Inc. wing tip 
auxiliary fuel tanks, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5090NM. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage in the wings and to 
prevent overload failure of the wing due to the installation of the 
STC. Damage in the wing or overload failure of the wing could result in 
structural failure of the wing, which could result in loss of control.

DATES: This AD is effective September 6, 2011.

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    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 6, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Flint 
Aero, Inc., 1942 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; phone: (619) 
448-1551; fax: (619) 448-1571; Internet: https://www.flintaero.com. You 
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 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: Dara Albouyeh, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Blvd., 
Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (562) 627-5222; fax: (562) 627-5210; e-mail: 
dara.albouyeh@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2011 (76 FR 
25264). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting the wings for internal 
and external damage, repairing any damage, reinforcing the wings, 
installing operational limitation placards in the cockpit, and adding 
limitations to the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal 
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Remove Certain Steps From Appendix 1

    Dennis L. Hamblin from Flint Aero, Inc. stated that steps 11, 13, 
and 14 should be removed from Appendix 1 of this AD. The inspection 
procedures in Appendix 1 are focused on damage caused by trimming of 
the close-out rib to allow passage of the fuel line. The Flint Aero, 
Inc. STC kit provides a close-out rib that replaces the Cessna close-
out rib. This configuration allows for the passage of the fuel line. 
Additionally, the Flint Aero, Inc. STC kit provides reinforcement 
doublers for all added inspection openings/cutouts; therefore, there 
should be no unreinforced cutouts.
    We do not agree with the commenter. All steps in Appendix 1 are 
required to check for any damage to the affected close-out rib, spar 
cap, and cut-outs that may have been caused by an overload condition 
regardless of the STC installation configuration.
    We have not changed the final rule AD action based on this comment.

 Request To Incorporate Revised Service Information

    Flint Aero, Inc. issued a revision to Service Bulletin FA2 to 
correct a part number reference. We inferred that Flint Aero, Inc. 
wanted the FAA to include reference to the revised service bulletin 
into the final rule AD action.
    We agree. We have revised the final rule AD action to incorporate 
the revised service bulletin.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the change described previously and any minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     [Agr]re 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.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
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Inspection of the wing for       5 work-hours x $85   Not applicable....  $425 per            $14,025 per
 damage.                          per hour = $425                          inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
                                  per inspection
                                  cycle.
Fabricating and installing       1 work-hour x $85    Not applicable....  $85...............  $2,805.
 placards in the cockpit.         per hour = $85.
Modifying the Limitations        .5 work-hour x $85   Not applicable....  $42.50............  $1,402.50.
 section of the Flint Aero,       per hour = $42.50.
 Inc. Airplane Flight Manual
 Supplement.
Reinforcing the upper wing       25 work-hours x $85  $1,070............  $3,195............  $105,435.
 skin, stringer, and wing front   per hour = $2,125.
 spar cap.
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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

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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

    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]

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

2011-15-11 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-16758; Docket No. 
FAA-2011-0450; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-010-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 6, 2011.

(b) Affected ADs

    AD 2010-21-18, Amendment 39-16478, is related to the subject of 
this AD.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 337, 
337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, 
T337G, M337B, F 337E, FT337E, F 337F, FT337F, F 337G, and FT337GP 
airplanes, all serial numbers, that:
    (1) Are certificated in any category; and
    (2) Are or have ever been modified by Flint Aero, Inc. 
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5090NM.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 57; Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a review of installed Flint Aero, Inc. 
wing tip auxiliary fuel tanks, STC SA5090NM. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct damage in the wings and to prevent overload 
failure of the wing due to the installation of the STC. Damage in 
the wing or overload failure of the wing could result in structural 
failure of the wing, which could result in loss of control.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 
September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 30 days 
after September 6, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), whichever 
occurs first, do a general and focused inspection of the left and 
right wing for internal and external damage at wing stations (WSTA) 
150 and 177. Do the inspections following Appendix 1 of this AD.
    (2) After the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD 
if no damage was found and before the modification required in 
paragraph (g)(5) of this AD is incorporated, anytime severe and/or 
extreme turbulence is encountered during flight, before the next 
flight do a focused inspection of the wing for damage following 
steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10 in Appendix 1 of this AD. Also inspect 
for signs of distress in the upper front spar in the area around 
WSTA 150 and 177. The definition of severe and extreme turbulence 
can be found in table 7-1-9 of the FAA Aeronautical Information 
Manual (AIM). You may obtain a copy of the FAA AIM at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/.
    (3) For airplanes that have not had the modification specified 
in paragraphs (g)(4) and (g)(5) incorporated, within the next 50 
hours time-in-service (TIS) after September 6, 2011 (the effective 
date of this AD) or within 30 days after September 6, 2011 (the 
effective date of this AD), fabricate a placard (using at least \1/
8\-inch letters) with the following words and install the placard on 
the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view:
    (i) ``MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL 
TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS BETWEEN 3,400 LBS AND 4,330 LBS.''
    (ii) ``MAINTAIN FULL FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR 
AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS.''
    (4) If damage or signs of distress are found during the 
inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, 
before further flight do the following:
    (i) Repair all damaged and distressed parts following FAA 
Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B, Chapter 4, which can be found at 
https://rgl.faa.gov/;
    (ii) Incorporate the modification reinforcement specified in 
Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011, 
or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011, 
following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011;
    (iii) Remove the placard specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this 
AD;
    (iv) Fabricate a new placard (using at least \1/8\-inch letters) 
with the following words and install the placard on the instrument 
panel within the pilot's clear view: ``MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF 
FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 
4,330 LBS''; and
    (v) Incorporate the information from Appendix 2 of this AD into 
the Limitations section of the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight 
Manual Supplement.
    (5) If no damage or signs of distress are found during the 
inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, 
within the next 100 hours TIS after September 6, 2011 (the effective 
date of this AD) or within 12 months after September 6, 2011 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, do the 
following:
    (i) Incorporate the modification reinforcement specified in 
Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 2011, 
or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 2011, 
following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011;
    (ii) Remove the placard specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this 
AD;
    (iii) Fabricate a new placard (using at least 1/8-inch letters) 
with the following words and install the placard on the instrument 
panel within the pilot's clear view: ``MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF 
FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 
4,330 LBS''; and
    (iv) Incorporate the information from Appendix 2 of this AD into 
the Limitations section of the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane Flight 
Manual Supplement.
    (6) You may incorporate the modification reinforcement specified 
in Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 
2011, or Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 
2011, following Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 
2011, at any time after the inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) 
of this AD but no later than the compliance time specified in 
paragraph (g)(5) of this AD as long as no cracks were found. As 
required in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD, the modification 
reinforcement must be incorporated before further flight if damage 
or signs of distress are found.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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

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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 appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dara Albouyeh, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Blvd., 
Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (562) 627-5222; fax: (562) 627-5210; e-
mail: dara.albouyeh@faa.gov.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the 
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the 
following service information on September 6, 2011:
    (i) Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 2, dated April 8, 
2011;
    (ii) Flint Aero, Inc. Service Bulletin FA2, Rev 3, dated May 3, 
2011; and
    (iii) Flint Aero, Inc. Drawing FA2, Rev A, dated April 8, 2011.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Flint 
Aero, Inc., 1942 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; phone: (619) 
448-1551; fax: (619) 448-1571; Internet: https://www.flintaero.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 
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.

Appendix 1 to AD 2011-15-11

General and Focused Inspection Procedures

    Perform a general and focused inspection of the wing for 
internal and external damage from wing station (WSTA) 23 to the wing 
tip. The general inspection must be performed in accordance with 14 
CFR 43.15(c), using a checklist that includes at least the scope and 
detail of the items contained in Appendix D of 14 CFR part 43. The 
focused inspection must include the items listed below. Remove all 
wing access panels to conduct the inspections. Do these inspections 
following the manufacturer's service information and any other 
appropriate guidance, such as FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B 
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices--Aircraft Inspection 
and Repair. AC 43.13-1B can be found at https://rgl.faa.gov/.
    Focused inspection items to look for:
    (1) Wrinkles in upper wing skins, from the outboard edge on the 
fuel tank access covers (WSTA 150 or 177) to the WSTA 222 (See View 
B, Figure 3).
    (2) Wrinkles in the upper wing skins from WSTA 55 to 66, 
adjacent to the booms (See View E, Figure 6).
    (3) Cracking of the upper wing skins. Pay particular attention 
to any wrinkles, the radius between stiffeners at WSTA 150 (under 
fuel tank covers), and unreinforced access holes (See View B, Figure 
3).
    (4) Working (smoking) rivets outboard of the wing tank access 
covers.
    (5) Fasteners with less than two diameters edge distance.
    (6) Fasteners with less than four diameters center to center 
spacing.
    (7) Looseness of attachments of the tip extension to the wing 
and wing tip to wing extension when pushing up and down on the tip.
    (8) Any signs of distress along both front and rear spars, 
particularly in the area around WSTA 177.
    (9) Inspect under any repairs to the upper skins, particularly 
in the area just outboard of the fuel tank access covers as these 
may be covering up existing damage.
    (10) Inter-rivet buckling of the stringers attached to the upper 
surface skin, outboard of the fuel tank access covers (See View F, 
Figure 7).
    (11) Inspect rib at WSTA 222 for damage. Trimming of the rib may 
have been done to allow installation of fuel lines (See View A, 
Figure 2). Repair in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 4, 
paragraph 4-58(g) and Figure 4-14, or by using another FAA-approved 
method that restores equivalent strength of the wing rib.

Appendix 1 to AD 2011-15-11

General and Focused Inspection Procedures (Continued)

    (12) Inspect and identify screws, installed in tapped (threaded) 
holes in metal substructure, used to attach wing tips, stall fences, 
fuel and electrical components, and access doors. For tapped holes, 
remove fastener and open up the diameter to provide a smooth bore 
hole, for the smallest oversize fastener, using close tolerance 
holes noted in AC 43.13-1B, paragraph 7-39 or other FAA-approved 
scheme. Maintain minimum 2 x fastener diameter edge distance and 4 x 
fastener diameter center to center spacing. Select and install new, 
equivalent strength or stronger, fasteners with nuts/collars in 
accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 7 and AC 43.13-2B, paragraph 
108 or other FAA-approved repair. New fasteners must not have 
threads in bearing against the sides of the holes.
    (13) Inspect wing skins for unreinforced cutouts. (See View C, 
Figure 4).
    (14) Inspect the upper spar cap horizontal flanges for open 
holes (See View D, Figure 5).
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Appendix 2 to AD 2011-15-11

    Airworthiness Limitations for the Flint Aero, Inc. Airplane 
Flight Manual Supplement.
    ``MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH WING TIP FUEL TANK 
FOR AIRPLANE WEIGHTS AT OR ABOVE 4,330 LBS.''

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 14, 2011.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-18242 Filed 7-29-11; 8:45 am]
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