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PART 702—PROMPT CORRECTIVE
ACTION
paragraph (1) to the definition of
‘‘insolvency in § 700.2’’.
5. The authority citation for part 702
continues to read as follows:
PART 741—REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSURANCE
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1766(a), 1790(d).
6. In 702.2, revise paragraph (f)(3) and
add paragraph (f)(4) to read as follows:
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Definitions.
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(3) For a credit union that acquires
another credit union in a mutual
combination, net worth includes the
retained earnings of the acquired credit
union, or of an integrated set of
activities and assets, less any bargain
purchase gain recognized in either case
to the extent the difference between the
two is greater than zero. The acquired
retained earnings must be determined at
the point of acquisition under generally
accepted accounting principles. A
mutual combination is a transaction in
which a credit union acquires another
credit union or acquires an integrated
set of activities and assets that is
capable of being conducted and
managed as a credit union.
(4) The term ‘‘net worth’’ also
includes loans to and accounts in an
insured credit union established
pursuant to section 208 of the Act [12
U.S.C. 1788], provided such loans and
accounts:
(i) Have a remaining maturity of more
than 5 years;
(ii) Are subordinate to all other claims
including those of shareholders,
creditors and the National Credit Union
Share Insurance Fund;
(iii) Are not pledged as security on a
loan to, or other obligation of, any party;
(iv) Are not insured by the National
Credit Union Share Insurance Fund;
(v) Have non-cumulative dividends;
(vi) Are transferable; and
(vii) Are available to cover operating
losses realized by the insured credit
union that exceed its available retained
earnings.
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ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL
LIQUIDITY FACILITY
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Union Act, 92 Stat. 3719–3722 (12 U.S.C.
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removing the words ‘‘by § 700.2(e)(1)’’
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10. In § 741.4, in paragraph (b), revise
the introductory text to the definition of
‘‘equity ratio’’ to read as follows:
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BILLING CODE 7535–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0218; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–006–AD; Amendment
39–16820; AD 2009–13–06 R1]
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are revising an existing
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–23, PA–
23–160, PA–23–235, PA–23–250, PA–
23–250 (Navy UO–1), PA–E23–250, PA–
31, PA–31–300, PA–31–325, PA–31–
350, PA–31P, PA–31P–350, PA–31T,
PA–31T1, PA–31T2, PA–31T3, PA–42,
PA–42–720, and PA–42–1000 airplanes
that are equipped with a baggage door
in the fuselage nose section (a nose
baggage door). That AD currently
establishes life limits and replacement
requirements for safety-critical nose
baggage door components and repetitive
inspections and lubrication of the nose
baggage door latching mechanism and
lock assembly. This new AD removes
the requirement for the nose baggage
door compartment interior light
inspection and retains the other
requirements from AD 2009–13–06,
SUMMARY:
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Amendment 39–15944. This AD was
prompted by further investigation and a
request for an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC). We are issuing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 3,
2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 24, 2009 (74 FR 29118, June
19, 2009).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Piper
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772)
567–4361; fax: (772) 978–6573; Internet:
https://www.newpiper.com/company/
publications.asp. 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:
Gregory K. Noles, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404)
474–5551; fax: (404) 474–5606; e-mail:
gregory.noles@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to revise AD 2009–13–06,
amendment 39–15944 (74 FR 29118,
June 19, 2009). That AD applies to the
specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 20, 2011 (76 FR 29176). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require
establishment of life limits for safetycritical nose baggage door components.
That NPRM also proposed to continue
to require replacement of those safetycritical nose baggage door components
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and repetitive inspections and
lubrications of the nose baggage door
latching mechanism and lock assembly.
The NPRM also proposed to remove the
requirement for the nose baggage door
compartment interior light inspection.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. Ed
Keith of Wright Air Service, the Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association, Gary
King, and several others commented
that they support the NPRM. The
following presents a comment received
on the proposal and the FAA’s response
to the comment:
Revised Compliance Time
Ben Stevens and another commenter
requested we revise the compliance
time in paragraph (f)(2) for the repetitive
interval to allow for a 10 percent (110
hours) overrun for return to a
maintenance base for inspection. The
commenters stated this would match
program extensions for aircraft that are
in for-hire or instructional usage per 14
CFR 91.409(b) and that similar
allowance had been allowed in other
ADs.
We agree with this comment because
the requested extension provides an
acceptable level of safety for this class
of aircraft. We revised paragraph (f)(2) of
this AD to include the following text:
‘‘Initially within 100 hours TIS after
July 24, 2009 (the effective date retained
from AD 2009–13–06, amendment
39–15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19, 2009);
and repetitively thereafter at intervals of
100 hours TIS. The 100-hour interval
may be exceeded by not more than 10
hours TIS to reach a place where the
inspection can be done, per 14 CFR
91.409(b). The excess time used to reach
a place where the inspection can be
done must be included in computing
the next 100 hours of TIS.’’
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 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 8,000
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection and parts replacement of nose
baggage door.
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 .............
The new requirements of this AD add
no additional economic burden. The
increased estimated cost of this AD is
due to increased labor cost from 2009
when AD 2009–13–06, amendment 39–
15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19, 2009) was
issued.
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
We have determined that 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,
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Cost per
product
$190
Cost on U.S.
operators
$530
$4,240,000
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive AD
2009–13–06, amendment 39–15944 (74
FR 29118, June 19, 2009), and adding
the following new AD:
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2009–13–06 R1 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
Amendment 39–16820; Docket No.
FAA–2009–0218; Directorate Identifier
2009–CE–006–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 3, 2011.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2009–13–06,
amendment 39–15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19,
2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Models PA–23, PA–23–
160, PA–23–235, PA–23–250, PA–23–250
(Navy UO–1), PA–E23–250, PA–31, PA–31–
300, PA–31–325, PA–31–350, PA–31P, PA–
31P–350, PA–31T, PA–31T1, PA–31T2, PA–
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31T3, PA–42, PA–42–720, and PA–42–1000
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
(1) Certificated in any category; and
(2) Equipped with a baggage door in the
fuselage nose section (a nose baggage door).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code, 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several
incidents and accidents, including fatal
accidents, where the nose baggage door
opening in flight was listed as a causal factor.
We are issuing this AD to establish life limits
for safety-critical nose baggage door
components, replace those safety-critical
nose baggage door components, and
repetitively inspect and lubricate the nose
baggage door latching mechanism and lock
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assembly. The door opening in flight could
significantly affect the handling and
performance of the aircraft. It could also
allow baggage to be ejected from the nose
baggage compartment and strike the
propeller. This failure could lead to loss of
control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) For all aircraft: (i) Inspect the nose baggage
door assembly for damaged, worn, corroded,
or non-conforming components; (ii) Replace
life-limited components specified in the service information; and (iii) Install or inspect, as
applicable, the nose baggage placard following the service information.
Initially within 1,000 hours time-in-service
(TIS) since all life-limited components were
installed new following Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1194A,
dated November 10, 2008, or within the
next 100 hours TIS after July 24, 2009 (the
effective date retained from AD 2009–13–
06, amendment 39–15944 (74 FR 29118,
June 19, 2009), whichever occurs later. Repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS.
(2) For all aircraft: (i) Lubricate and inspect all
nose baggage door latching and locking components for damaged, worn, corroded, or
non-conforming components; and (ii) Verify
the key can only be removed from the lock
assembly in the locked position in accordance with the service instructions.
Initially within 100 hours TIS after July 24,
2009 (the effective date retained from AD
2009–13–06, amendment 39–15944 (74 FR
29118, June 19, 2009); and repetitively
thereafter at intervals of 100 hours TIS. The
100-hour interval may be exceeded by not
more than 10 hours TIS to reach a place
where the inspection can be done, per 14
CFR 91.409(b). The excess time used to
reach a place where the inspection can be
done must be included in computing the
next 100 hours of TIS.
Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
AD where any evidence of damaged, worn,
corroded or non-conforming components
was found.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS: PART I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
1194A, dated November 10, 2008. As an
alternative to using the part number
100700–079 placard, you may fabricate a
placard
(using
at
least
1⁄8-inch letters) with the words in figure 1 of
this AD and install the placard directly
above the nose baggage door handle. This
AD does not require the verification of proper functioning of the nose baggage compartment interior light set forth in the last
sentence of PART 1, paragraph 1, of Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
1194A, dated November 10, 2008.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS: PART II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
1194A, dated November 10, 2008.
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(3) For all aircraft with damaged, worn, corroded, or non-conforming components: Repair/replace any damaged, worn, corroded, or
non-conforming components.
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(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 appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2009–13–06,
amendment 39–15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19,
2009) are approved as AMOCs for this AD.
The format has been revised and certain
paragraphs have been rearranged since AD
2009–13–06 was issued, including changes to
paragraph identifiers in this AD. Previous
AMOCs may refer to particular paragraph
identifiers from the original AD, however, the
corresponding actions of the AMOC in the
revised AD still apply even though the
identifiers have changed.
November 10, 2008, 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 on July 24, 2009 (74 FR 29118,
June 19, 2009).
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926
Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone: (772) 567–4361; fax: (772) 978–
6573; Internet: https://www.newpiper.com/
company/publications.asp.
(3) You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–3768.
(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.
(h) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Gregory K. Noles, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
telephone: (404) 474–5551; fax: (404) 474–
5606; e-mail: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on
September 20, 2011.
Wes Ryan,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 1194A, dated
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
17 CFR Parts 200, 201, and 204
[Release No. 34–65385]
Consolidation of the Office of the
Executive Director With the Office of
the Chief Operating Officer
Securities and Exchange
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is
amending its rules to reflect the
consolidation of the Office of the
Executive Director with the Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, including
amendments to replace references to the
Executive Director with references to
the Chief Operating Officer.
DATES: Effective Date: September 29,
2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffery Heslop, Chief Operating Officer,
at (202) 551–2105, Securities and
Exchange Commission, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Discussion
Until recently, the support functions
of the Commission were allocated
primarily to the Office of the Executive
Director (‘‘OED’’). In 2010, however, the
Commission established the Office of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0218; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-006-AD;
Amendment 39-16820; AD 2009-13-06 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-
250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-E23-250, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325,
PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31P-350, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-
42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-1000 airplanes that are equipped with a
baggage door in the fuselage nose section (a nose baggage door). That
AD currently establishes life limits and replacement requirements for
safety-critical nose baggage door components and repetitive inspections
and lubrication of the nose baggage door latching mechanism and lock
assembly. This new AD removes the requirement for the nose baggage door
compartment interior light inspection and retains the other
requirements from AD 2009-13-06, Amendment 39-15944. This AD was
prompted by further investigation and a request for an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC). We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 24,
2009 (74 FR 29118, June 19, 2009).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone:
(772) 567-4361; fax: (772) 978-6573; Internet: https://www.newpiper.com/company/publications.asp. 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: Gregory K. Noles, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to revise AD 2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR 29118, June
19, 2009). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2011 (76 FR 29176). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require establishment of life limits for
safety-critical nose baggage door components. That NPRM also proposed
to continue to require replacement of those safety-critical nose
baggage door components
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and repetitive inspections and lubrications of the nose baggage door
latching mechanism and lock assembly. The NPRM also proposed to remove
the requirement for the nose baggage door compartment interior light
inspection.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. Ed Keith of Wright Air Service, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association, Gary King, and several others commented that they support
the NPRM. The following presents a comment received on the proposal and
the FAA's response to the comment:
Revised Compliance Time
Ben Stevens and another commenter requested we revise the
compliance time in paragraph (f)(2) for the repetitive interval to
allow for a 10 percent (110 hours) overrun for return to a maintenance
base for inspection. The commenters stated this would match program
extensions for aircraft that are in for-hire or instructional usage per
14 CFR 91.409(b) and that similar allowance had been allowed in other
ADs.
We agree with this comment because the requested extension provides
an acceptable level of safety for this class of aircraft. We revised
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD to include the following text: ``Initially
within 100 hours TIS after July 24, 2009 (the effective date retained
from AD 2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19, 2009);
and repetitively thereafter at intervals of 100 hours TIS. The 100-hour
interval may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours TIS to reach a place
where the inspection can be done, per 14 CFR 91.409(b). The excess time
used to reach a place where the inspection can be done must be included
in computing the next 100 hours of TIS.''
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 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 8,000 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection and parts replacement of 4 work-hours x $85 per hour $190 $530 $4,240,000
nose baggage door. = $340.
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The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
The increased estimated cost of this AD is due to increased labor cost
from 2009 when AD 2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19,
2009) was issued.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this 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
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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 removing airworthiness directive AD
2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR 29118, June 19, 2009), and adding
the following new AD:
2009-13-06 R1 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-16820; Docket No.
FAA-2009-0218; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-006-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 3, 2011.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR 29118,
June 19, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-
250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-E23-250, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325,
PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31P-350, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-
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31T3, PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-1000 airplanes, all serial
numbers, that are:
(1) Certificated in any category; and
(2) Equipped with a baggage door in the fuselage nose section (a
nose baggage door).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code, 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several incidents and accidents,
including fatal accidents, where the nose baggage door opening in
flight was listed as a causal factor. We are issuing this AD to
establish life limits for safety-critical nose baggage door
components, replace those safety-critical nose baggage door
components, and repetitively inspect and lubricate the nose baggage
door latching mechanism and lock assembly. The door opening in
flight could significantly affect the handling and performance of
the aircraft. It could also allow baggage to be ejected from the
nose baggage compartment and strike the propeller. This failure
could lead to loss of control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) For all aircraft: (i) Initially within Follow INSTRUCTIONS:
Inspect the nose baggage 1,000 hours time-in- PART I of Piper
door assembly for damaged, service (TIS) since Aircraft, Inc.
worn, corroded, or all life-limited Mandatory Service
non[dash]conforming components were Bulletin No. 1194A,
components; (ii) Replace installed new dated November 10,
life-limited components following Piper 2008. As an
specified in the service Aircraft, Inc. alternative to
information; and (iii) Mandatory Service using the part
Install or inspect, as Bulletin No. 1194A, number 100700-079
applicable, the nose dated November 10, placard, you may
baggage placard following 2008, or within the fabricate a placard
the service information. next 100 hours TIS (using at least \1/
after July 24, 2009 8\-inch letters)
(the effective date with the words in
retained from AD figure 1 of this AD
2009-13-06, and install the
amendment 39-15944 placard directly
(74 FR 29118, June above the nose
19, 2009), baggage door
whichever occurs handle. This AD
later. Repetitively does not require
thereafter at the verification of
intervals not to proper functioning
exceed 1,000 hours of the nose baggage
TIS. compartment
interior light set
forth in the last
sentence of PART 1,
paragraph 1, of
Piper Aircraft,
Inc. Mandatory
Service Bulletin
No. 1194A, dated
November 10, 2008.
(2) For all aircraft: (i) Initially within 100 Follow INSTRUCTIONS:
Lubricate and inspect all hours TIS after PART II of Piper
nose baggage door latching July 24, 2009 (the Aircraft, Inc.
and locking components for effective date Mandatory Service
damaged, worn, corroded, or retained from AD Bulletin No. 1194A,
non-conforming components; 2009-13-06, dated November 10,
and (ii) Verify the key can amendment 39-15944 2008.
only be removed from the (74 FR 29118, June
lock assembly in the locked 19, 2009); and
position in accordance with repetitively
the service instructions. thereafter at
intervals of 100
hours TIS. The 100-
hour interval may
be exceeded by not
more than 10 hours
TIS to reach a
place where the
inspection can be
done, per 14 CFR
91.409(b). The
excess time used to
reach a place where
the inspection can
be done must be
included in
computing the next
100 hours of TIS.
(3) For all aircraft with Before further Follow Piper
damaged, worn, corroded, or flight after any Aircraft, Inc.
non-conforming components: inspection required Mandatory Service
Repair/replace any damaged, in paragraphs Bulletin No. 1194A,
worn, corroded, or non- (f)(1) and (f)(2) dated November 10,
conforming components. of this AD where 2008.
any evidence of
damaged, worn,
corroded or non-
conforming
components was
found.
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(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 appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2009-13-06, amendment 39-15944 (74 FR
29118, June 19, 2009) are approved as AMOCs for this AD. The format
has been revised and certain paragraphs have been rearranged since
AD 2009-13-06 was issued, including changes to paragraph identifiers
in this AD. Previous AMOCs may refer to particular paragraph
identifiers from the original AD, however, the corresponding actions
of the AMOC in the revised AD still apply even though the
identifiers have changed.
(h) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Gregory K. Noles,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5551; fax: (404) 474-5606;
e-mail: gregory.noles@faa.gov.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use Piper Aircraft, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 1194A, dated November 10, 2008, 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 on July 24, 2009 (74 FR 29118,
June 19, 2009).
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone: (772) 567-4361; fax: (772) 978-6573; Internet: https://www.newpiper.com/company/publications.asp.
(3) You may review copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-3768.
(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 September 20, 2011.
Wes Ryan,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-25008 Filed 9-28-11; 8:45 am]
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