Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes, 9796-9798 [2013-02897]
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (A)—Continued
Helicopter models
Fitting P/Ns
Fitting S/Ns
204B, 205A and 205A–1 .........................
204B, 205A and 205A–1 .........................
212 ..........................................................
212 ..........................................................
204–012–102–005
204–012–102–009
212–010–103–005
212–010–103–007
205A–1, 205B and 210 ...........................
212–010–103–101 ..................................
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
crack in the fitting and the determination that
additional part-numbered fittings may not
have been manufactured in accordance with
approved manufacturing processes and
controls. This condition could result in
failure of a fitting, loss of a main rotor blade,
and loss of helicopter control.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011–08–01,
Docket No. FAA–2011–0323, Amendment
39–16651 (76 FR 18865, April 6, 2011),
Directorate Identifier 2011–SW–005–AD.
(d) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 27,
2013.
(e) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
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(f) Required Actions
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service or 15
days, whichever occurs first, perform a
magnetic particle inspection (MPI) of each
fitting for a crack. If an MPI was already
performed on a fitting resulting in reidentifying the fitting with ‘‘FM’’ at the end
of the P/N or at the end of the P/N on the
fitting’s component history card or
equivalent record, then the requirements of
this AD have been met.
(2) If a fitting is cracked, before further
flight, replace it with an airworthy fitting.
(3) If a fitting is not cracked, before further
flight, re-identify the fitting by adding ‘‘FM’’
at the end of the P/N using a vibrating stylus.
The depth of the ‘‘FM’’ must not exceed
0.005 inches or extend within 0.10 inch of
the part’s edge. Also, add ‘‘FM’’ at the end
of the P/N on the fitting’s component history
card or equivalent record.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Certification
Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Michael Kohner,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Rotorcraft Certification Office,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas,
76137, phone: (817) 222–5170; fax: (817)
222–5783; email: mike.kohner@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
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All.
All, except S/Ns 7500 or larger with a prefix of ‘‘A’’.
All.
All, except S/Ns 140 or larger with a prefix of ‘‘SH’’ and except S/Ns 11021 or larger with a prefix of ‘‘A’’.
All, except S/Ns 486 or larger with a prefix of ‘‘SH,’’ and
except S/Ns 10997 or larger with a prefix of ‘‘A’’.
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(h) Additional Information
Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 212–
10–141, Revision A, dated November 18,
2010; and ASBs No. 204–11–66, No. 205–11–
107, No. 205B–11–58, No. 210–11–08; and
No. 212–10–142 Revision B, all dated May
31, 2011, which are not incorporated by
reference, contain additional information
about the subject of this AD. For this service
information, contact Bell Helicopter Textron,
Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101,
telephone (817) 280–3391, fax (817) 280–
6466, or at https://www.bellcustomer.com/
files/. You may review this service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,
Texas 76137.
(i) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6220, Main Rotor Head.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 28,
2013.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1273; Directorate
Identifier 2012–CE–045–AD; Amendment
39–17350; AD 2013–03–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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 chafing of a new
configuration of the fuel return line
SUMMARY:
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assembly, which was caused by the fuel
return line assembly rubbing against the
right steering tube assembly during
rudder pedal actuation. This AD
requires you to install the forward and
aft fuel return line support clamps and
brackets; inspect for a minimum
clearance between the fuel return line
assembly and the steering tube assembly
and clearance between the fuel return
line assembly and the airplane
structure; and, if any damage is found,
replace the fuel return line assembly.
We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 19,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of March 19, 2013.
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; email:
customercare@cessna.textron.com;
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
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspect for a minimum clearance
between the fuel return line assembly
and the steering tube assembly and
clearance between the fuel return line
assembly and the airplane structure;
and, if any damage is found, replace the
fuel return line assembly.
Discussion
Comments
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 December 5, 2012 (77 FR
72250). That NPRM proposed to require
you to install the forward and aft fuel
return line support clamps and brackets;
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (77
FR 72250, December 5, 2012) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
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.
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
72250, December 5, 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 72250,
December 5, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 80
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Installation of brackets and clamps and inspection of
the fuel return line assembly for chafing and clearance.
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170
$78
$248
$19,840
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
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 the
steering tube assembly and the airplane structure.
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..........
$53
$223
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According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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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
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under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2013–03–15 Cessna Aircraft Company:
Amendment 39–17350; Docket No.
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FAA–2012–1273; Directorate Identifier
2012–CE–045–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 19, 2013.
(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)
17281573 through 17281616; and
(2) Model 172S, S/N l72S11074 through
172S11193.
(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
chafing of a new configuration of the fuel
return line assembly, which was caused by
the fuel return line assembly rubbing against
the right steering tube assembly during
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 compliance
times that occurs later, inspect the fuel return
line assembly (Cessna part number (P/N)
0516031–1) for damage following the
Accomplishment Instructions section of
Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin
SEB–28–01, dated September 21, 2012.
(1) At the next annual inspection after
March 19, 2013 (the effective date of this
AD);
(2) Within the next 100 hours time-inservice (TIS) after March 19, 2013 (the
effective date of this AD); or
(3) Within the next 12 calendar months
after March 19, 2013 (the effective date of
this AD).
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(h) Replace the Fuel Return Line Assembly
If you find evidence of damage of the fuel
return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031–
1) as a result of the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,
replace the fuel return line assembly (Cessna
P/N 0516031–1) following the
Accomplishment Instructions section of
Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin
SEB–28–01, dated September 21, 2012.
(i) Install the Fuel Return Line Assembly
If you find no evidence of damage of the
fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N
0516031–1) as a result of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before
further flight, reinstall the fuel return line
assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031–1) following
the Accomplishment Instructions section of
Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin
SEB–28–01, dated September 21, 2012.
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(j) Install Forward and Aft Fuel Return Line
Support Clamps and Brackets
After installing the fuel return line
assembly as required by replacement in
paragraph (h) of this AD or installation in
paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight,
install the forward and aft fuel return line
support clamps and brackets following the
Accomplishment Instructions section of
Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin
SEB–28–01, dated September 21, 2012.
(k) Inspect for a Minimum Clearance
Between Certain Parts
After the installation required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, before further flight, inspect for
a minimum clearance between the following
parts throughout the range of copilot pedal
travel. The requirements of this AD take
precedence over the actions required in the
Accomplishment Instructions section of
Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin
SEB–28–01, dated September 21, 2012:
(1) A minimum clearance of 0.5 inch
between the fuel return line assembly
(Cessna P/N 0516031–1) and the steering
tube assembly (Cessna P/N MC0543022–2C);
and
(2) Visible positive clearance between the
fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N
0516031–1) and the airplane structure.
(l) Adjust Clearance for Fuel Return Line
Assembly
If you find any clearance less than the
minimum clearance required by paragraph
(k) of this AD, before further flight, adjust to
the minimum clearance required by
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(m) 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.
(l) 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.
(m) 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.
(i) Cessna Aircraft Company Service
Bulletin SEB–28–01, dated September 21,
2012.
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(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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;
customercare@cessna.textron.com; Internet:
https://www.cessnasupport.com.
(4) 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.
(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 Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 4, 2013.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–02897 Filed 2–11–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1037; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–008–AD; Amendment
39–17347; AD 2013–03–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model MystereFalcon 50 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a manufacturer revision to
the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) that introduces new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations. This AD
requires revising the maintenance
program to incorporate new or revised
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 19, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 19, 2013.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1273; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-045-AD;
Amendment 39-17350; AD 2013-03-15]
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 chafing of a new configuration of the fuel
return line assembly, which was caused by the fuel return line assembly
rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during rudder pedal
actuation. This AD requires you to install the forward and aft fuel
return line support clamps and brackets; inspect for a minimum
clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the steering tube
assembly and clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the
airplane structure; and, if any damage is found, replace the fuel
return line assembly. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 19, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 19,
2013.
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; email:
customercare@cessna.textron.com; 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
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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.
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 December 5, 2012 (77 FR
72250). That NPRM proposed to require you to install the forward and
aft fuel return line support clamps and brackets; inspect for a minimum
clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the steering tube
assembly and clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the
airplane structure; and, if any damage is found, replace the fuel
return line assembly.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 72250, December 5,
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 72250, December 5, 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 72250, December 5, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 80 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation of brackets and clamps 2 work-hours x $85 per $78 $248 $19,840
and inspection of the fuel return hour = $170.
line assembly for chafing and
clearance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement of the fuel return line assembly 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $53 $223
and adjustment of the clearance between the $170.
fuel return line assembly and the steering
tube assembly and the airplane structure.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-03-15 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17350; Docket No.
[[Page 9798]]
FAA-2012-1273; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-045-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 19, 2013.
(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) 17281573 through 17281616;
and
(2) Model 172S, S/N l72S11074 through 172S11193.
(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 chafing of a new
configuration of the fuel return line assembly, which was caused by
the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right steering
tube assembly during 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 compliance times that occurs
later, inspect the fuel return line assembly (Cessna part number (P/
N) 0516031-1) for damage following the Accomplishment Instructions
section of Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated
September 21, 2012.
(1) At the next annual inspection after March 19, 2013 (the
effective date of this AD);
(2) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after March
19, 2013 (the effective date of this AD); or
(3) Within the next 12 calendar months after March 19, 2013 (the
effective date of this AD).
(h) Replace the Fuel Return Line Assembly
If you find evidence of damage of the fuel return line assembly
(Cessna P/N 0516031-1) as a result of the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the fuel
return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031-1) following the
Accomplishment Instructions section of Cessna Aircraft Company
Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated September 21, 2012.
(i) Install the Fuel Return Line Assembly
If you find no evidence of damage of the fuel return line
assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031-1) as a result of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,
reinstall the fuel return line assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031-1)
following the Accomplishment Instructions section of Cessna Aircraft
Company Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated September 21, 2012.
(j) Install Forward and Aft Fuel Return Line Support Clamps and
Brackets
After installing the fuel return line assembly as required by
replacement in paragraph (h) of this AD or installation in paragraph
(i) of this AD, before further flight, install the forward and aft
fuel return line support clamps and brackets following the
Accomplishment Instructions section of Cessna Aircraft Company
Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated September 21, 2012.
(k) Inspect for a Minimum Clearance Between Certain Parts
After the installation required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
before further flight, inspect for a minimum clearance between the
following parts throughout the range of copilot pedal travel. The
requirements of this AD take precedence over the actions required in
the Accomplishment Instructions section of Cessna Aircraft Company
Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated September 21, 2012:
(1) A minimum clearance of 0.5 inch between the fuel return line
assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031-1) and the steering tube assembly
(Cessna P/N MC0543022-2C); and
(2) Visible positive clearance between the fuel return line
assembly (Cessna P/N 0516031-1) and the airplane structure.
(l) Adjust Clearance for Fuel Return Line Assembly
If you find any clearance less than the minimum clearance
required by paragraph (k) of this AD, before further flight, adjust
to the minimum clearance required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
(m) 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.
(l) 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.
(m) 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.
(i) Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SEB-28-01, dated
September 21, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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; customercare@cessna.textron.com; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.com.
(4) 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.
(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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 4, 2013.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-02897 Filed 2-11-13; 8:45 am]
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