Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Alpha Aviation Design Limited) Airplanes, 33622-33624 [2012-13558]

Download as PDF 33622 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 110 / Thursday, June 7, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0428, Revision 2, dated February 4, 2010. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (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 2009–04–12, Amendment 39–15818 (74 FR 8717, February 26, 2009), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kimberly DeVoe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356; phone: (425) 917–6495; fax: (425) 917– 6590; email: kimberly.devoe@faa.gov. (k) 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. (2) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (i) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 12, 2012. (A) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0428, Revision 3, dated October 21, 2010. (ii) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 2, 2009 (74 FR 8717, February 26, 2009). (A) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0428, Revision 1, dated May 8, 2008. (B) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0428, dated August 23, 2007. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; email me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) 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. (5) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jun 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 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/ cfr/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 24, 2012. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–13554 Filed 6–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Alpha Aviation Design Limited) Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 Airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as oil lines fitted to affected aircraft are not fire resistant. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 12, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 12, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Alpha Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 SUMMARY: Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket No. FAA–2012–0279; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–007–AD; Amendment 39–17073; AD 2012–11–10] PO 00000 7070; fax: 011 64 7843 8040; email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet: https:// www.alphaaviation.co.nz. 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. Sfmt 4700 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 was published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2012 (77 FR 15980). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: It has been determined that the oil lines fitted to affected aircraft are not fire resistant and not compliant with the requirements in FAR 23.1183. To correct this unsafe condition the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand issued DCA/R2000/34 requiring the replacement of oil lines with fire resistant lines. Since the issue of that AD it has been determined that the oil transmitter hoses are also not compliant with FAR 23.1183. DCA/R2000/40 retains the requirements in superseded DCA/R2000/34. The AD requirement expanded to include the replacement of the oil pressure transducer hoses. 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 (77 FR 15980, March 19, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 15980, March 19, 2012). E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 110 / Thursday, June 7, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $510 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $8,500, or $850 per product. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD 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 detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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 this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (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. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jun 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 33623 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 020310, dated June 3, 2002, and replace the oil pressure transducer hose and associated hardware following Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–79–001, Revision 0, dated February 2012. (2) As of July 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), do not install any oil hose lines with P/N 41–23–56–000, 53–11–10–000, 53– 20–13–000, 53–20–14–000, 53–34–10–010, 53–18–02–030, 53–21–14–000, or 53–22–01– 000 on the affected aircraft. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. 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 AD: ■ 2012–11–10 Alpha Aviation Concept Limited: Amendment 39–17073; Docket No. FAA–2012–0279; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–007–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 12, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 79: Engine Oil. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that the oil lines and the oil pressure transducer hose fitted to affected aircraft are not fire resistant. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace non-fire resistant oil lines, which, if not corrected, could lead to an inflight fire. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), replace the oil hose lines (part number (P/N) 41–23–56–000, 53–11–10–000, 53–20– 13–000, 53–20–14–000, 53–34–10–010, 53– 18–02–030, 53–21–14–000, or 53–22–01–000) following Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/R2000/40, dated February 23, 2012; Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020310, dated June 3, 2002; and Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–79– 001, Revision 0, dated February 2012, for related information. For service information related to this AD, contact Alpha Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 64 E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 33624 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 110 / Thursday, June 7, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 7843 8040; email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet: https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz. 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. (i) 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: (i) Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020310, dated June 3, 2002; and (ii) Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA– SB–79–001, Revision 0, dated February 2012. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Alpha Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 64 7843 8040; email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet: https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz. (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 May 29, 2012. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–13558 Filed 6–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P This final rule amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Peru. The restrictions, which were originally imposed by Treasury Decision (T.D.) 97–50 and last extended by CBP Dec. 07–27, are due to expire on June 9, 2012, unless extended. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that conditions continue to warrant the imposition of import restrictions. Accordingly, the restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to indicate this third extension. These restrictions are being extended pursuant to determinations of the State Department under the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. T.D. 97–50 contains the Designated List of archaeological and ethnological materials that describes the articles to which the restrictions apply. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 2012. For legal aspects, George F. McCray, Esq., Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Immigration Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, (202) 325–0082. For operational aspects, Michael Craig, Chief, Interagency Requirements Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, (202) 863–6558. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 12–11] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES RIN 1515–AD89 Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From Peru U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jun 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, codified into U.S. law as the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Pub. L. 97–446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States entered into a bilateral agreement with the Republic of Peru on June 9, 1997, concerning the imposition of import restrictions on pre-Columbian archaeological materials of Peru dating to the Colonial period and certain Colonial ethnological material from Peru. On June 11, 1997, the former United States Customs Service published T.D. 97–50 in the Federal Register (62 FR 31713), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of these restrictions, and included a list designating the types of PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 archaeological and ethnological materials covered by the restrictions. Import restrictions listed in 19 CFR 12.104g(a) are ‘‘effective for no more than five years beginning on the date on which the agreement enters into force with respect to the United States. This period can be extended for additional periods not to exceed five years if it is determined that the factors which justified the initial agreement still pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists’’ (19 CFR 12.104g(a)). On June 6, 2002, the former United States Customs Service published T.D. 02–30 in the Federal Register (67 FR 38877), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional period of five years until June 9, 2007. On June 6, 2007, CBP published CBP Dec. 07–27 in the Federal Register (72 FR 31176), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional period of five years. On November 11, 2011, the Department of State received a request by the Government of Peru to extend the Agreement. After the Department of State proposed to extend the Agreement and reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, State Department, determined that the cultural heritage of Peru continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of archaeological and certain ethnological materials and made the necessary determination to extend the import restrictions for an additional five-year period. Diplomatic notes were exchanged on May 10, 2012, reflecting the extension of those restrictions for an additional five year period. Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of the import restrictions. The Designated List of Archaeological and Ethnological Material from Peru covered by these import restrictions is set forth in T.D. 97–50, see 62 FR 31713 dated June 11, 1997. The Designated List and accompanying image database may also be found at the following internet Web site address: https:// exchanges.state.gov/heritage/culprop/ pefact.html, under ‘‘III. Categories of Objects Subject to Import Restriction’’, by clicking on ‘‘Designated List’’ and on ‘‘Peru section of the Image Database’’. It is noted that the materials identified in T.D. 97–50 as ‘‘certain pre-Columbian archaeological materials of Peru dating to the Colonial period and certain Colonial ethnological material from E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0279; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-007-AD; 
Amendment 39-17073; AD 2012-11-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Alpha Aviation Design Limited) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Alpha 
Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 Airplanes. This AD results from 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an 
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as oil lines fitted to affected aircraft are not fire 
resistant. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 12, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 12, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Alpha 
Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, Hamilton 
2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 64 7843 8040; 
email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet:  https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
karl.schletzbaum@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 was published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2012 (77 
FR 15980). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    It has been determined that the oil lines fitted to affected 
aircraft are not fire resistant and not compliant with the 
requirements in FAR 23.1183. To correct this unsafe condition the 
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand issued DCA/R2000/34 
requiring the replacement of oil lines with fire resistant lines. 
Since the issue of that AD it has been determined that the oil 
transmitter hoses are also not compliant with FAR 23.1183. DCA/
R2000/40 retains the requirements in superseded DCA/R2000/34. The AD 
requirement expanded to include the replacement of the oil pressure 
transducer hoses.

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 (77 FR 15980, March 19, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 15980, March 19, 2012).

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $510 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $8,500, or $850 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (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.

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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES 
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2012-11-10 Alpha Aviation Concept Limited: Amendment 39-17073; 
Docket No. FAA-2012-0279; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-007-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 12, 
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 
airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 79: Engine Oil.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that the oil lines and 
the oil pressure transducer hose fitted to affected aircraft are not 
fire resistant. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace non-
fire resistant oil lines, which, if not corrected, could lead to an 
inflight fire.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 12, 2012 
(the effective date of this AD), replace the oil hose lines (part 
number (P/N) 41-23-56-000, 53-11-10-000, 53-20-13-000, 53-20-14-000, 
53-34-10-010, 53-18-02-030, 53-21-14-000, or 53-22-01-000) following 
Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020310, dated June 3, 2002, and 
replace the oil pressure transducer hose and associated hardware 
following Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-79-001, Revision 0, 
dated February 2012.
    (2) As of July 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), do not 
install any oil hose lines with P/N 41-23-56-000, 53-11-10-000, 53-
20-13-000, 53-20-14-000, 53-34-10-010, 53-18-02-030, 53-21-14-000, 
or 53-22-01-000 on the affected aircraft.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090; 
email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on 
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/
R2000/40, dated February 23, 2012; Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin 
No. 020310, dated June 3, 2002; and Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin 
AA-SB-79-001, Revision 0, dated February 2012, for related 
information. For service information related to this AD, contact 
Alpha Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, 
Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 
64

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7843 8040; email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet: 
https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz. 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.

(i) 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:
    (i) Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020310, dated June 3, 
2002; and
    (ii) Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-79-001, Revision 0, 
dated February 2012.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Alpha 
Aviation Concept Limited, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, 
Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 
64 7843 8040; email: customer.support@alphaaviation.co.nz; Internet: 
https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz.
    (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 May 29, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-13558 Filed 6-6-12; 8:45 am]
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