Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines, 1733-1735 [2012-31605]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 6 / Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Rules and Regulations (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 13, 2013. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin, which could affect the structural integrity of the affected wing-tofuselage connection. (f) Compliance You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. (g) Inspection Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the area between the upper part of the wing skin and the center bottom panel to determine if any Hi Lok fasteners are installed with the collar up, and do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000– 53–057, dated November 22, 2011. (h) Repair If any chafing or damage is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with (i) Reporting Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057, dated November 22, 2011, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jan 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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: 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. (k) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012–0068, dated April 25, 2012; and Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057, dated November 22, 2011; for related information. (l) 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. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1733 (i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057, dated November 22, 2011. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, ¨ SE–581 88, Linkoping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet https://www.saabgroup.com. (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) 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/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 14, 2012. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–31035 Filed 1–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0820; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–31–AD; Amendment 39– 17308; AD 2012–26–13] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125–01, TAE 125–02–99, and TAE 125–02–114 reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires installation of full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software version 2.91. This new AD requires removing all software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model. This AD was prompted by reports of possible power loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in reduced control of or damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective February 13, 2013. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Thielert SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09JAR1.SGM 09JAR1 1734 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 6 / Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D–09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, phone: +49–37204–696–0; fax: +49– 37204–696–55; email: info@centurionengines.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 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: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email: robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011–07–09, Amendment 39–16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2012 (77 FR 57041). That NPRM proposed to require removing all software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model. 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. product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $4,760 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. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 112 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 0.5 work hours per Adoption of the Amendment 16:13 Jan 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Authority for This Rulemaking Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. VerDate Mar<15>2010 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–07–09, Amendment 39–16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011), and adding the following new AD: ■ 2012–26–13 Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH: Amendment 39–17308; Docket No. FAA–2010–0820; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–31–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 13, 2013. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2011–07–09, Amendment 39–16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125–01, TAE 125–02–99, and TAE 125–02–114 reciprocating engines installed in, but not limited to, Cessna 172 and (Reims-built) F172 series (European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. EASA.A.S.01527); Piper PA–28 series (EASA STC No. EASA.A.S. 01632); APEX (Robin) DR 400 series (EASA STC No. A.S.01380); and Diamond Aircraft Industries Models DA 40, DA 42, and DA 42M NG airplanes. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of possible power loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in reduced control of or damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Unless already done, do the following. Within 55 flight hours or within 3 months of the effective date of the AD, or during the next scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first, remove all full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software prior to versions 292, 301, and 302. Tables 1, 2, and 3 to paragraph (e) provide the software mapping and respective part numbers for software versions 292, 301, and 302, installed on the TAE 125–01, TAE 125–02–99, and TAE–125–02–114 engines, respectively. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e) FOR TAE 125–01 ENGINES Software mapping Part No. T14V292CES ............... T28V292CES ............... T14V292PIP ................. T28V292PIP ................. T14V292APEX ............. 20–7610–55104R9. 20–7610–55105R7. 40–7610–55106R9. 40–7610–55107R7. 60–7610–55106R9. E:\FR\FM\09JAR1.SGM 09JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 6 / Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e) FOR TAE 125–01 ENGINES—Continued Software mapping Part No. T14V292DIA ................. R28V292DIA ................ 50–7610–55105R9. 50–7610–55107R5. TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (e) FOR TAE 125–02–99 ENGINES Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 27, 2012. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–31605 Filed 1–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Software mapping Part No. O14V301CES ............... O28V301CES ............... O14V301PIP ................ O28V301PIP ................ O14V301APEX ............. O14V301DA40 ............. O28V301DA42 ............. 20–7610–E000110. 20–7610–E001110. 40–7610–E000110. 40–7610–E001110. 60–7610–E000110. 50–7610–E000110. 52–7610–E000505. 14 CFR Part 39 TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (e) FOR TAE 125–02–114 ENGINES Software mapping Part No. P14V302CES ............... P28V302CES ............... P28V302PIP ................. P14V302APEX ............. P14V302DA40 .............. 20–7610–E002007. 20–7610–E003007. 40–7610–E003007. 60–7610–E002007. 50–7610–E002007. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email: robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781– 238–7754; fax: 781–238 7199. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive No. 2012–0116, dated July 3, 2012, and Thielert Aircraft Engines Service Bulletin TM TAE 000–0007, Revision 19, dated August 31, 2012, for related information. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D–09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, phone: +49–37204– 696–0; fax: +49–37204–696–55; email: info@centurion-engines.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. (h) Material Incorporated by Reference None. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jan 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 [Docket No. FAA–2012–1315; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–191–AD; Amendment 39–17310; AD 2012–26–15] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Air Data Pressure Transducers Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. air data pressure transducers as installed on various aircraft. This AD requires various tests or checks of equipment having certain air data pressure transducers, and removal of equipment if necessary. As an option to the tests or checks, this AD allows removal of affected equipment having certain air data pressure transducers. This AD was prompted by a report of a pressure measurement error in the pressure transducer used in various air data systems, which translates into air data parameter errors. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct inaccuracies of the pressure sensors, which could result in altitude, computed airspeed, true airspeed, and Mach computation errors. These errors could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight of the aircraft and could result in consequent loss of control of the aircraft. DATES: This AD is effective January 24, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 24, 2013. We must receive comments on this AD by February 25, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1735 • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For Honeywell service information identified in this AD, contact Honeywell Aerospace, Technical Publications and Distribution, M/S 2101–201, P.O. Box 52170, Phoenix, AZ 85072–2170; telephone 602–365–5535; fax 602–365– 5577; Internet https:// www.honeywell.com. For Airbus service information identified in this AD for Model A330 series airplanes, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness Office— EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330– A340@airbus.com; Internet https:// www.airbus.com. For Airbus service information identified in this AD for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blake Higuchi, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– 130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5315; fax: 562–627– 5210; email: blake.higuchi@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\09JAR1.SGM 09JAR1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1733-1735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31605]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0820; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-31-AD;
Amendment 39-17308; AD 2012-26-13]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-
99, and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines. That AD currently
requires installation of full-authority digital electronic control
(FADEC) software version 2.91. This new AD requires removing all
software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the
TAE engine model. This AD was prompted by reports of possible power
loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD
to prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in
reduced control of or damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective February 13, 2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert

[[Page 1734]]

Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350, Lichtenstein,
Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-55; email:
engines.com">info@centurion-engines.com. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

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: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email:
robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR 17757,
March 31, 2011). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2012 (77 FR 57041).
That NPRM proposed to require removing all software mapping versions
prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model.

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.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect about 112 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about
0.5 work hours per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $4,760

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

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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:

2012-26-13 Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH: Amendment 39-17308;
Docket No. FAA-2010-0820; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-31-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 13,
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD supersedes AD 2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR
17757, March 31, 2011).

This AD applies to Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE
125-01, TAE 125-02-99, and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines
installed in, but not limited to, Cessna 172 and (Reims-built) F172
series (European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) No. EASA.A.S.01527); Piper PA-28 series (EASA STC
No. EASA.A.S. 01632); APEX (Robin) DR 400 series (EASA STC No.
A.S.01380); and Diamond Aircraft Industries Models DA 40, DA 42, and
DA 42M NG airplanes.

(d) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of possible power loss on
airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD to
prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in
reduced control of or damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

Unless already done, do the following. Within 55 flight hours or
within 3 months of the effective date of the AD, or during the next
scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first, remove all full-
authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software prior to
versions 292, 301, and 302. Tables 1, 2, and 3 to paragraph (e)
provide the software mapping and respective part numbers for
software versions 292, 301, and 302, installed on the TAE 125-01,
TAE 125-02-99, and TAE-125-02-114 engines, respectively.

Table 1 to Paragraph (e) for TAE 125-01 Engines
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Software mapping Part No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T14V292CES........................... 20-7610-55104R9.
T28V292CES........................... 20-7610-55105R7.
T14V292PIP........................... 40-7610-55106R9.
T28V292PIP........................... 40-7610-55107R7.
T14V292APEX.......................... 60-7610-55106R9.

[[Page 1735]]

T14V292DIA........................... 50-7610-55105R9.
R28V292DIA........................... 50-7610-55107R5.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Table 2 to Paragraph (e) for TAE 125-02-99 Engines
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Software mapping Part No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
O14V301CES........................... 20-7610-E000110.
O28V301CES........................... 20-7610-E001110.
O14V301PIP........................... 40-7610-E000110.
O28V301PIP........................... 40-7610-E001110.
O14V301APEX.......................... 60-7610-E000110.
O14V301DA40.......................... 50-7610-E000110.
O28V301DA42.......................... 52-7610-E000505.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Table 3 to Paragraph (e) for TAE 125-02-114 Engines
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Software mapping Part No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
P14V302CES........................... 20-7610-E002007.
P28V302CES........................... 20-7610-E003007.
P28V302PIP........................... 40-7610-E003007.
P14V302APEX.......................... 60-7610-E002007.
P14V302DA40.......................... 50-7610-E002007.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(g) Related Information

(1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; email: robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-
238 7199.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive No. 2012-0116, dated July 3, 2012, and Thielert Aircraft
Engines Service Bulletin TM TAE 000-0007, Revision 19, dated August
31, 2012, for related information.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350,
Lichtenstein, Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-
55; email: engines.com">info@centurion-engines.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

None.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 27, 2012.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-31605 Filed 1-8-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.