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(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747–25–3381, Revision 1, dated May
17, 2012.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767–25–0381, Revision 1, dated
September 17, 2012.
(iii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–25–0362, dated August 19,
2010.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) 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.
(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 May 16,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0455; Directorate
Identifier 2013–CE–013–AD; Amendment
39–17461; AD 2013–11–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Examining the AD Docket
Airworthiness Directives; Iniziative
Industriali Italiane S.p.A. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A.
Models Sky Arrow 650 TC, Sky Arrow
650 TCN, Sky Arrow 650TCS, and Sky
Arrow 650TCNS airplanes. This AD
results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as improper installation of the
spherical bearing on the central hinge
lever and a crack on the weld length of
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the horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge
assembly. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 19,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of June 19, 2013.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 19, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• 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 service information identified in
this AD, contact Magnaghi Aeronautica
S.p.A., Via G. Ferraris, 76, 80142
Napoli, Italy; telephone: + 39 081 5977
225; fax: + 39 081 5977 226; email:
dtedesco@magnaghiaeronautica.it;
Internet: www.magnaghiaeronautica.it.
You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148.
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 (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued AD No. 2013–
0073–E, dated March 21, 2013 (referred
to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During an inspection on elevator/stabilizer
hinges, improper installation of the spherical
bearing part number (P/N) SKF GE–10 on the
central hinge lever and a crack on the weld
length of the horizontal tail/elevator plane
hinge assembly have been reported.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to the loss of the main
elevator control.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Magnaghi Aeronautica issued Service
Bulletin (SB–C) n. SB–005–2013–SKY
ARROW to inspect the affected areas of the
pitch flight control system.
For the reasons described above, this AD
requires inspection of the spherical bearing
and the horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge
assembly to detect any crack, signs of
corrosion or improper installation, and
accomplishment of the applicable corrective
actions.
The MCAI also requires sending a
detailed report of any crack, signs of
corrosion, or improper installation
found during the required inspections to
Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A.;
requesting an FAA-approved repair
scheme; and incorporating the repair .
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA has
issued Service Bulletin SB–C n. SB–
005–2013–SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated
March 13, 2013. The actions described
in this service information are intended
to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by the State of
Design Authority and determined the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because This condition, which, if
not corrected, could lead to the loss of
the main elevator control and result in
loss of control. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this
AD are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
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Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2013–0455;
Directorate Identifier 2013–CE–013–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 9
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 2 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $1,530, or $170 per product.
We are unable to estimate the costs to
accomplish any necessary repair that
will be required based on the results of
any required inspection. Magnaghi
Aeronautica S.p.A. will evaluate the
damage of each affected airplane and
develop an appropriate repair scheme.
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
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detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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 AD:
■
2013–11–01 Iniziative Industriali Italiane
S.p.A.: Amendment 39–17461; Docket
No. FAA–2013–0455; Directorate
Identifier 2013–CE–013–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective June 19, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Iniziative Industriali
Italiane S.p.A. Models Sky Arrow 650 TC,
Sky Arrow 650 TCN, Sky Arrow 650TCS, and
Sky Arrow 650TCNS airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as improper
installation of the spherical bearing on the
central hinge lever and a crack on the weld
length of the horizontal tail/elevator plane
hinge assembly. We are issuing this AD to
correct this condition, which, if not
corrected, could lead to the loss of the main
elevator control and could result in loss of
control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Before further flight after June 19, 2013
(the effective date of this AD), and thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-inservice (TIS), perform detailed visual
inspections of the horizontal tail/elevator
plane hinge assembly part number (P/N)
R26208/00 following paragraph 4.
INSTRUCTIONS of Magnaghi Aeronautica
SpA Service Bulletin SB–C n. SB–005–2013–
SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(2) If during any inspection required by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the spherical
bearing is found partially or completely out
of its seat and/or signs of cracks or corrosion
of the hinges, hinge levers or hinge brackets
are detected, before further flight send a
detailed report to Magnaghi Aeronautica
S.p.A. following paragraph 4.
INSTRUCTIONS of Magnaghi Aeronautica
SpA Service Bulletin SB–C n. SB–005–2013–
SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013,
to the address specified in paragraph (i)(3) of
this AD, requesting an FAA-approved repair
scheme and incorporating the repair.
(3) As of June 19, 2013 (the effective date
of this AD) do not install any spherical
bearing P/N SKF GE–10 or horizontal tail/
elevator plane hinge assembly P/N R26208/
00 on any airplane, unless it has passed the
inspection following paragraph 4.
INSTRUCTIONS of Magnaghi Aeronautica
SpA Service Bulletin SB–C n. SB–005–2013–
SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013–0073–E, dated
March 21, 2013, for related information.
(i) 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) Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA Service
Bulletin SB–C n. SB–005–2013–SKY
ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A.
service information identified in this AD,
contact Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A., Via G.
Ferraris, 76, 80142 Napoli, Italy; telephone:
+ 39 081 5977 225; fax: + 39 081 5977 226;
email: dtedesco@magnaghiaeronautica.it;
Internet: www.magnaghiaeronautica.it.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
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(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 May
20, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1322; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–155–AD; Amendment
39–17466; AD 2013–11–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model MystereFalcon 900 and Falcon 900EX airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafing between the tail strobe power
supply and a hydraulic line. This AD
requires modifying the tail strobe power
supply wire routing. We are issuing this
AD to prevent chafing between the tail
strobe power supply and a hydraulic
line, which could result in hydraulic
fluid leakage and possible fire due to
arcing, and consequent loss of control of
the airplane due to structural failure of
the tail.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
9, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 9, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on February 5, 2013 (78 FR
8052). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0162,
dated August 29, 2012 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
Two reports were received concerning
Falcon 900 aeroplanes, where chafing
between the tail strobe power supply and a
hydraulic line was found. In the latest
reported occurrence, the chafing damaged the
power line and created an electrical arcing
which created a pin hole in the hydraulic
line, leading to hydraulic fluid leakage.
This condition, if not corrected, could
jeopardize the aeroplane’s safe flight.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation developed modification
(M5741) of the routing of the tail strobe
power supply wire, which is available for
accomplishment in service through Dassault
Service Bulletin (SB) F900–431 or SB
F900EX–437, as applicable to aeroplane
model.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
routing of the tail strobe power supply wire.
The unsafe condition is chafing between
the tail strobe power supply and a
hydraulic line, which could result in
hydraulic fluid leakage and possible fire
due to arcing, and consequent loss of
control of the airplane due to structural
failure of the tail. You may obtain
further information by examining the
MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 8052, February 5, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available 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:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0455; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-013-AD;
Amendment 39-17461; AD 2013-11-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. Models Sky Arrow 650 TC, Sky
Arrow 650 TCN, Sky Arrow 650TCS, and Sky Arrow 650TCNS airplanes. This
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as improper installation of the spherical bearing
on the central hinge lever and a crack on the weld length of the
horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge assembly. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 19, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 19,
2013.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 19, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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 service information identified in this AD, contact Magnaghi
Aeronautica S.p.A., Via G. Ferraris, 76, 80142 Napoli, Italy;
telephone: + 39 081 5977 225; fax: + 39 081 5977 226; email:
dtedesco@magnaghiaeronautica.it; Internet: www.magnaghiaeronautica.it.
You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No. 2013-0073-E, dated March 21, 2013 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:
During an inspection on elevator/stabilizer hinges, improper
installation of the spherical bearing part number (P/N) SKF GE-10 on
the central hinge lever and a crack on the weld length of the
horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge assembly have been reported.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of the main elevator control.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Magnaghi Aeronautica
issued Service Bulletin (SB-C) n. SB-005-2013-SKY ARROW to inspect
the affected areas of the pitch flight control system.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires inspection of
the spherical bearing and the horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge
assembly to detect any crack, signs of corrosion or improper
installation, and accomplishment of the applicable corrective
actions.
The MCAI also requires sending a detailed report of any crack, signs of
corrosion, or improper installation found during the required
inspections to Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A.; requesting an FAA-approved
repair scheme; and incorporating the repair . You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA has issued Service Bulletin SB-C n. SB-
005-2013-SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
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FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because This
condition, which, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of the main
elevator control and result in loss of control. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0455; Directorate
Identifier 2013-CE-013-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 9 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,530, or $170 per product.
We are unable to estimate the costs to accomplish any necessary
repair that will be required based on the results of any required
inspection. Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A. will evaluate the damage of
each affected airplane and develop an appropriate repair scheme.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2013-11-01 Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A.: Amendment 39-
17461; Docket No. FAA-2013-0455; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-013-
AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 19,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. Models
Sky Arrow 650 TC, Sky Arrow 650 TCN, Sky Arrow 650TCS, and Sky Arrow
650TCNS airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improper
installation of the spherical bearing on the central hinge lever and
a crack on the weld length of the horizontal tail/elevator plane
hinge assembly. We are issuing this AD to correct this condition,
which, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of the main elevator
control and could result in loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Before further flight after June 19, 2013 (the effective
date of this AD), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours
time-in-service (TIS), perform detailed visual inspections of the
horizontal tail/elevator plane hinge assembly part number (P/N)
R26208/00 following paragraph 4. INSTRUCTIONS of Magnaghi
Aeronautica SpA Service Bulletin SB-C n. SB-005-2013-SKY ARROW,
Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(2) If during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, the spherical bearing is found partially or completely out
of its seat and/or signs of cracks or corrosion of the hinges, hinge
levers or hinge brackets are detected, before further flight send a
detailed report to Magnaghi Aeronautica S.p.A. following paragraph
4. INSTRUCTIONS of Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA Service Bulletin SB-C n.
SB-005-2013-SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013, to the address
specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, requesting an FAA-approved
repair scheme and incorporating the repair.
(3) As of June 19, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) do not
install any spherical bearing P/N SKF GE-10 or horizontal tail/
elevator plane hinge assembly P/N R26208/00 on any airplane, unless
it has passed the inspection following paragraph 4. INSTRUCTIONS of
Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA Service Bulletin SB-C n. SB-005-2013-SKY
ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.
2013-0073-E, dated March 21, 2013, for related information.
(i) 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) Magnaghi Aeronautica SpA Service Bulletin SB-C n. SB-005-
2013-SKY ARROW, Issue 1, dated March 13, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. service
information identified in this AD, contact Magnaghi Aeronautica
S.p.A., Via G. Ferraris, 76, 80142 Napoli, Italy; telephone: + 39
081 5977 225; fax: + 39 081 5977 226; email:
dtedesco@magnaghiaeronautica.it; Internet:
www.magnaghiaeronautica.it.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
(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 May 20, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-12516 Filed 6-3-13; 8:45 am]
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