Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes, 70114-70116 [2012-26500]

Download as PDF 70114 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 226 / Friday, November 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations information collection requirements subject to the PRA until such time as the TILA–RESPA integrated disclosure final rule, and the corresponding information collection requirements, becomes effective. The Bureau did not receive any comments related to this exemption under the PRA. List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 1026 Supplement I to Part 1026—Official Interpretations Advertising, Consumer protection, Credit, Credit unions, Mortgages, National banks, Recordkeeping requirements, Reporting, Savings associations, Truth in lending. * 1. The authority citation for part 1026 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 12 U.S.C. 2601; 2603–2605, 2607, 2609, 2617, 5511, 5512, 5532, 5581; 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. 2. Section 1026.1 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and adding paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows: ■ § 1026.1 Authority, purpose, coverage, organization, enforcement, and liability. emcdonald on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES * * * PART 1026—TRUTH IN LENDING (REGULATION Z) (a) Authority. This part, known as Regulation Z, is issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to implement the Federal Truth in Lending Act, which is contained in title I of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). This part also implements title XII, section 1204 of the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100–86, 101 Stat. 552). Furthermore, this part implements certain provisions of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). 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Under Section 1026.1—Authority, Purpose, Coverage, Organization, Enforcement and Liability, under subheading 1(c) Coverage, add in alphanumerical order the subheading Paragraph 1(c)(5) and paragraph 1. under that subheading. The additions read as follows: ■ * * * * Paragraph 1(c)(5). 1. Temporary exemption. Section 1026.1(c)(5) implements sections 128(a)(16) through (19), 128(b)(4), 129C(f)(1), 129C(g)(2) and (3), 129C(h), 129D(h), 129D(j)(1)(A), and 129D(j)(1)(B) of the Truth in Lending Act and section 4(c) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, by exempting persons from the disclosure requirements of those sections. These exemptions are intended to be temporary, lasting only until regulations implementing the integrated disclosures required by sections 1032(f), 1098, and 1100A of the Dodd-Frank Act (12 U.S.C. 5532(f), 12 U.S.C. 2603(a), 15 U.S.C. 1604(b)) become mandatory. Section 1026.1(c)(5) does not exempt any person from any other requirement of this part, Regulation X (12 CFR part 1024), the Truth in Lending Act, or the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. * * * * * Dated: November 13, 2012. Richard Cordray, Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2012–28341 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0846; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–021–AD; Amendment 39–17237; AD 2012–22–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 This AD is effective December 28, 2012. Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 13, 2012 (77 FR 6003, February 7, 2012). DATES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 517–7271; Internet: https://www. cessnasupport.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. Jeff Janusz, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4148; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: jeff.janusz@ faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes PO 00000 We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafed fuel return line assemblies, which were caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. This AD requires you to inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right steering tube assembly and the airplane structure; and adjust as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. SUMMARY: Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23NOR1.SGM 23NOR1 70115 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 226 / Friday, November 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations steering tube assembly and the airplane structure; and adjust as necessary. 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 August 20, 2012 (77 FR 50054). That NPRM proposed to require you to inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 50054, August 20, 2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public. changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 50054, August 20, 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 50054, August 20, 2012). Conclusion Costs of Compliance We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial We estimate that this AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Comments ESTIMATED COSTS Action Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Not applicable ................................ $85 $4,675 Labor cost Inspection of the fuel return line as- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 sembly for chafing and clearance. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements and adjustments that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Replacement of the fuel return line assembly and adjustment of the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the steering tube assembly and the airplane structure. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .. $123 $208 emcdonald on DSK7TPTVN1PROD 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:46 Nov 21, 2012 Jkt 229001 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, PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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): ■ 2012–22–01 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39–17237; Docket No. FAA–2012–0846; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–021–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 28, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) airplanes, certificated in any category: (1) Model 172R, serial numbers (S/N) 17280001 through 17281187, that have E:\FR\FM\23NOR1.SGM 23NOR1 70116 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 226 / Friday, November 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations incorporated Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB04–28–03, dated August 30, 2004, and Engine Fuel Return System, Modification Kit MK172–28–01, dated August 30, 2004; and (2) Model 172S, S/N l72S8001 through 172S9490, that have incorporated Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB04–28– 03, dated August 30, 2004, and Engine Fuel Return System, Modification Kit MK172–28– 01; dated August 30, 2004. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2820, Aircraft Fuel Distribution System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of chafed fuel return line assemblies caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspect the Fuel Return Line Assembly At whichever of the following that occurs later, inspect the fuel return line assembly (Cessna part number (P/N) 0500118–49) for chafing following Cessna Service Bulletin SB07–28–01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011. (1) At the next annual inspection after December 28, 2012 (the effective date of this AD); or (2) Within the next 100 hours time-inservice (TIS) after December 28, 2012 (the effective date of this AD); or (3) Within the next 12 calendar months after December 28, 2012 (the effective date of this AD). emcdonald on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES (h) Replace the Fuel Line Assembly If you find evidence of chafing of the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118– 49) as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, then before further flight, replace the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118–49) following Cessna Service Bulletin SB07–28–01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011. (i) Inspect for a Minimum Clearance Between Certain Parts After any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD and no chafing of the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118– 49) is found or after replacement of the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118– 49) required by paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, inspect for a minimum clearance between the following parts throughout the range of copilot pedal travel: (1) A minimum clearance of 0.5 inch between the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118–49) and the right steering tube assembly (Cessna P/N MC0543022–2C); and (2) Visible positive clearance between the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118–49) and the airplane structure. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:46 Nov 21, 2012 Jkt 229001 (j) Adjust Clearance for Fuel Return Line Assembly If the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the right steering tube assembly and the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the aircraft structure do not meet the minimums as specified in paragraphs (i)(l) and (i)(2) of this AD, before further flight, adjust the clearances to meet the required minimums following the Instructions paragraph of Cessna Service Bulletin SB07–28–01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives. gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. (k) Engine Fuel Return System Modification Do not incorporate Cessna Aircraft Company Engine Fuel Return System Modification Kit MK 172–28–01 as referenced in Service Bulletin SB 04–28–03, both dated August 30, 2004, without performing the actions in this AD before further flight after installation. [FR Doc. 2012–26500 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita 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. [Release No. 34–67717A; File No. S7–42– 10] (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Jeff Janusz, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4148; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: jeff.janusz@faa.gov. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 13, 2012 (77 FR 6003, February 7, 2012). (i) Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna Service Bulletin SB07–28–01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011. (ii) Reserved. (4) For Cessna Aircraft Company service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 517–7271; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.com. (5) You may view this service information at 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. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 22, 2012. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249 RIN 3235–AK85 Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: This release makes a technical correction to Release No. 34–67717 (August 22, 2012), which adopted disclosure rules for resource extraction issuers and was published in the Federal Register on September 12, 2012 (77 FR 56365). We are correcting the release to include the text of a footnote that was omitted when published. DATES: Effective Date: November 23, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara Brightwell, Senior Special Counsel, or Eduardo Aleman, Special Counsel, Division of Corporation Finance, at 202–551–3290, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are making the following correction to Release No. 34–67717 (August 22, 2012), which was published in FR Doc. 2012–21155 and appeared on page 56365 of the Federal Register on September 12, 2012: On page 56395, above the last line of the second column, the following footnote text is inserted: ‘‘471 See letters from Bon Secours, Calvert, CRS, Earthworks, EIWG, ERI, ERI 2, Global Financial 2, Global Witness 1, Greenpeace, HII, HURFOM 1, HURFOM 2, Newground, ONE, Oxfam 1, PGGM, PWYP 1, RWI 1, Sanborn, Sen. Cardin et al. 1, Sen. Cardin et al. 2, Sen. Levin 1, Soros 1, TIAA, USAID, USW, and WRI.’’ SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23NOR1.SGM 23NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0846; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-021-AD; 
Amendment 39-17237; AD 2012-22-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports of chafed fuel return line assemblies, which were 
caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right 
steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. This AD 
requires you to inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; 
replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the 
clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right 
steering tube assembly and the airplane structure; and adjust as 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2012.
    Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 
13, 2012 (77 FR 6003, February 7, 2012).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 
67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 517-7271; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.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: Jeff Janusz, Aerospace Engineer, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4148; fax: (316) 946-4107; 
email: jeff.janusz@faa.gov.

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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 August 20, 2012 (77 FR 
50054). That NPRM proposed to require you to inspect the fuel return 
line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if 
chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line 
assembly and both the right steering tube assembly and the airplane 
structure; and adjust as necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 50054, August 20, 
2012) 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 50054, August 20, 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 50054, August 20, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                     Labor cost            Parts cost           product         operators
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Inspection of the fuel return line  1 work-hour x $85     Not applicable......             $85           $4,675
 assembly for chafing and            per hour = $85.
 clearance.
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     We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
and adjustments that would be required based on the results of the 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that 
might need these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replacement of the fuel return line assembly   1 work-hour x $85 per hour =               $123             $208
 and adjustment of the clearance between the    $85.
 fuel return line assembly and both the
 steering tube assembly and the airplane
 structure.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    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):

2012-22-01 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17237; Docket No. 
FAA-2012-0846; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-021-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 28, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company 
(Cessna) airplanes, certificated in any category:
    (1) Model 172R, serial numbers (S/N) 17280001 through 17281187, 
that have

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incorporated Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB04-28-03, 
dated August 30, 2004, and Engine Fuel Return System, Modification 
Kit MK172-28-01, dated August 30, 2004; and
    (2) Model 172S, S/N l72S8001 through 172S9490, that have 
incorporated Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB04-28-03, 
dated August 30, 2004, and Engine Fuel Return System, Modification 
Kit MK172-28-01; dated August 30, 2004.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 2820, Aircraft Fuel Distribution System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of chafed fuel return line 
assemblies caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against 
the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. 
We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspect the Fuel Return Line Assembly

    At whichever of the following that occurs later, inspect the 
fuel return line assembly (Cessna part number (P/N) 0500118-49) for 
chafing following Cessna Service Bulletin SB07-28-01, Revision 1, 
dated September 22, 2011.
    (1) At the next annual inspection after December 28, 2012 (the 
effective date of this AD); or
    (2) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 
December 28, 2012 (the effective date of this AD); or
    (3) Within the next 12 calendar months after December 28, 2012 
(the effective date of this AD).

(h) Replace the Fuel Line Assembly

    If you find evidence of chafing of the fuel return line assembly 
(Cessna P/N 0500118-49) as a result of the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, then before further flight, replace the 
fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118-49) following Cessna 
Service Bulletin SB07-28-01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011.

(i) Inspect for a Minimum Clearance Between Certain Parts

    After any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD and no 
chafing of the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118-49) is 
found or after replacement of the fuel return line assembly (Cessna 
P/N 0500118-49) required by paragraph (h) of this AD, before further 
flight, inspect for a minimum clearance between the following parts 
throughout the range of copilot pedal travel:
    (1) A minimum clearance of 0.5 inch between the fuel return line 
assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118-49) and the right steering tube 
assembly (Cessna P/N MC0543022-2C); and
    (2) Visible positive clearance between the fuel return line 
assembly (Cessna P/N 0500118-49) and the airplane structure.

(j) Adjust Clearance for Fuel Return Line Assembly

    If the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the 
right steering tube assembly and the clearance between the fuel 
return line assembly and the aircraft structure do not meet the 
minimums as specified in paragraphs (i)(l) and (i)(2) of this AD, 
before further flight, adjust the clearances to meet the required 
minimums following the Instructions paragraph of Cessna Service 
Bulletin SB07-28-01, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011.

(k) Engine Fuel Return System Modification

    Do not incorporate Cessna Aircraft Company Engine Fuel Return 
System Modification Kit MK 172-28-01 as referenced in Service 
Bulletin SB 04-28-03, both dated August 30, 2004, without performing 
the actions in this AD before further flight after installation.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita 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.

(m) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jeff Janusz, 
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4148; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email: jeff.janusz@faa.gov.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
March 13, 2012 (77 FR 6003, February 7, 2012).
    (i) Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna Service Bulletin SB07-28-01, 
Revision 1, dated September 22, 2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For Cessna Aircraft Company service information identified 
in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O. 
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 
517-7271; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.com.
    (5) You may view this service information at 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.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 22, 2012.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-26500 Filed 11-21-12; 8:45 am]
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