Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc., 51121-51123 [2013-20328]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2013 / Proposed Rules Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012–0119, dated July 4, 2012, for related information, which can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 9, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–20251 Filed 8–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 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. • 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361; fax: (772) 978–6573; email: customer.service@piper.com; Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/ Publications.cfm. 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. ADDRESSES: Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket 14 CFR Part 39 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 proposed 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: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: gary.wechsler@ faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2013–0742; Directorate Identifier 2013–CE–012–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–160, PA–28–180, PA–28R–180, and PA–28R–200 airplanes. AD 71–21– 08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971) currently requires replacement of the fuel selector valve cover. Since we issued AD 71–21–08, it has been found that a similar fuel selector valve issue exists in additional serial numbered airplanes not identified in the existing AD. This proposed AD would add additional airplanes to the AD’s applicability section and changes the compliance time of the required actions. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 4, 2013. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2013–0742; Directorate Identifier 2013–CE–012–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 51121 consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 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 proposed AD. Discussion On September 29, 1971, we issued AD 71–21–08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–28–140, PA–28–180, PA–28R–180, and PA–28R– 200 airplanes. That AD requires a replacement of the fuel selector valve cover to prevent possible binding of the fuel selector handle. Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued Since we issued AD 71–21–08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), a safety event in 2011 caused the loss of a Model PA–28–180C airplane and the serious injury to one occupant. A subsequent FAA investigation revealed eight additional PA–28 series events dating from 1999 to the present were the result of a similar fuel selector valve assembly issue. Additionally, the FAA was unable to determine and locate records of notification when Piper Service Letter (SL) 590, dated May 25, 1972, and Piper Service Bulletin (SB) 840, dated June 19, 1986, were released indicating a similar fuel selector valve issue existed in additional serial numbered airplanes not identified in AD 71–21–08. Although reliable FAA records do not exist for events prior to 1995, it is likely that the AD and Piper service information referenced above was released due to the frequency of similar events occurring during the periods in which the documents were released. Piper has indicated the majority of the airplanes added to the applicability of this NPRM have likely already complied with the proposed action. Relevant Service Information The 2011 safety event prompted us to review the Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information history, specifically Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 840, dated June 19, 1986. The service information describes applicability and where to find procedures for replacement of the fuel selector valve cover. FAA’s Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 51122 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2013 / Proposed Rules and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all actions from AD 71–21–08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), add additional airplanes to the applicability, and change the compliance times for the required actions. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6,928 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Action Labor cost Parts cost Inspect airplane records and fuel selector valve. Install Piper Kit part number 760– 545V and one (1) each Air Vent Flange Kit part number 65735– 219. Install Piper Kit part number 760– 546V. .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50. 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50. Not applicable ... $42.50 $519 ................. $646.50 523 airplanes $338,119.50. 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50. $513 ................. $640.50 6,405 airplanes $4,102,402.50. 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed regulation: (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. $294,440. × × $646.50 = $640.50 = 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 71–21–08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), and adding the following new AD: ■ Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2013– 0742; Directorate Identifier 2013–AD– 012–AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October 4, 2013. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 71–21–08, Amendment 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971). The Proposed Amendment (c) Applicability Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in table 1, paragraph (c), of this AD: TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS AD—APPLICABILITY sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Model PA–28–140 ......................... PA–28–150/160/180 ........... PA–28R–180 ...................... PA–28R–200 ...................... Serial Nos. 28–20000 through 28–26946, and 28–7125001 through 28–7125666. 28–01 through 28–5859, and 28–7105001 through 28–7105259. 28R–30000 through 28R–31270, and 28R–7130001 through 28R–7130038. 28R–35001 through 28R–35820, and 28R–7135001 through 28R–7135254. (d) Subject (e) Unsafe Condition Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code, 2823; Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve. This AD was prompted by a safety event in 2011 that resulted in serious injury and substantial airplane damage and was caused VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 by an in-flight engine stoppage due to binding of the fuel selector handle, thus the need to add additional airplanes to the applicability of AD 71–21–08, Amendment E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2013 / Proposed Rules 39–1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective fuel valve covers, which could result in fuel selector handle binding leading to fuel flow interruption resulting in engine stoppage. date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the following actions as applicable in paragraphs (g) through (h) of this AD, including all subparagraphs. (f) Compliance Inspect to verify if the appropriate kit, Piper part number (P/N) 760–545V or P/N 760–546V, has been installed on the Unless already done, within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective (g) Inspection 51123 applicable airplanes, using one of two methods defined in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: (1) Review the prior logbook entries of the airplanes identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD for documentation of Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 840, dated June 19, 1986, or Piper Service Letter (SL) 588, dated September 3, 1971, compliance; or kit, Piper P/N 760–545V installation. TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD—KIT, PIPER P/N 760–545V, APPLICABILITY Model Serial Nos. PA–28–140 ......................... PA–28–180 ......................... PA–28R–180 ...................... PA–28R–200 ...................... 28–7125001 through 28–7125666. 28–7105001 through 28–7105259. 28R–7130001 through 28R–7130038. 28R–7135001 through 28R–7135254. (2) Review the prior logbook entries of the airplanes identified in table 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD for documentation of Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 840, dated June 19, 1986, or Piper Service Letter (SL) 588, dated September 3, 1971 compliance; or kit, Piper P/N 760–546V installation. TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD—KIT, PIPER P/N 760–546V, APPLICABILITY Model PA–28–140 ......................... PA–28–150/160/180 ........... PA–28R–180 ...................... PA–28R–200 ...................... Serial Nos. 28–20000 through 28–26946. 28–01 through 28–5859. 28R–30000 through 28R–31270. 28R–35001 through 28R–35820. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (3) Visually examine the fuel selector cover installed on the applicable airplanes referenced in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. Airplanes that have installed the kit, Piper P/N 760–545V or 760–546V, will have a fuel selector cover with a silver-gray, spring loaded, metal stop located at the 5 o’clock position, approximately 1.75 inches from the center of the fuel selector cover. (h) Replacement If after doing the inspections required in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD you do not find fuel selector valve kit, Piper P/N 760–545V or P/N 760–546V, installed on the airplane, replace the fuel selector valve as specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: (1) For Model PA–28–140 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 28–7125001 through 28– 7125666; Model PA–28–180 airplanes, S/Ns 28–7105001 through 28–7105259; Model PA– 28R–180 airplanes, S/Ns 28R–7130001 through 28R–7130038; and Model PA–28R– 200 airplanes, S/Ns 28R–7135001 through 28R–7135254: Replace with FuelSelector Valve Cover Replacement Kit, Piper P/N 760– 545V; and Air Vent Flange Kit, Piper P/N 65735–219. Do the replacement following the instructions referenced in Piper MSB No. 840, dated June 19, 1986. (2) For Model PA–28–140 airplanes, S/Ns 28–20000 through 28–26946; Model PA–28– 150/160/180 airplanes, S/Ns 28–01 through 28–5859; Model PA–28R–180 airplanes, S/Ns 28R–30000 through 28R–31270; and Model PA–28R–200 airplanes, S/Ns 28R–35001 through 28R–35820: Replace with Fuel Selector Valve Cover Replacement Kit, Piper P/N 760–546V. Do the replacement following VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 the instructions referenced in Piper MSB No. 840, dated June 19, 1986. availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 14, 2013. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5575; fax: (404) 474–5606; email: gary.wechsler@ faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361; fax: (772) 978– 6573; email: customer.service@piper.com; Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/ Publications.cfm. You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the RIN 2120–AA64 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 [FR Doc. 2013–20328 Filed 8–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0734; Directorate Identifier 2012–SW–080–AD] Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. The existing AD currently requires inspecting parts of the main rotor hydraulic servo actuator (servo actuator) for certain conditions and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 20, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 51121-51123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20328]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0742; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-012-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive 
(AD) that applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-
28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes. AD 
71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971) currently 
requires replacement of the fuel selector valve cover. Since we issued 
AD 71-21-08, it has been found that a similar fuel selector valve issue 
exists in additional serial numbered airplanes not identified in the 
existing AD. This proposed AD would add additional airplanes to the 
AD's applicability section and changes the compliance time of the 
required actions. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 4, 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.
     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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper 
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: 
(772) 567-4361; fax: (772) 978-6573; email: customer.service@piper.com; 
Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/Publications.cfm. 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 proposed 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: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474-
5606; email: gary.wechsler@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0742; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-012-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    On September 29, 1971, we issued AD 71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 
FR 19572, October 8, 1971), for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-
28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes. That AD 
requires a replacement of the fuel selector valve cover to prevent 
possible binding of the fuel selector handle.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, 
October 8, 1971), a safety event in 2011 caused the loss of a Model PA-
28-180C airplane and the serious injury to one occupant. A subsequent 
FAA investigation revealed eight additional PA-28 series events dating 
from 1999 to the present were the result of a similar fuel selector 
valve assembly issue. Additionally, the FAA was unable to determine and 
locate records of notification when Piper Service Letter (SL) 590, 
dated May 25, 1972, and Piper Service Bulletin (SB) 840, dated June 19, 
1986, were released indicating a similar fuel selector valve issue 
existed in additional serial numbered airplanes not identified in AD 
71-21-08.
    Although reliable FAA records do not exist for events prior to 
1995, it is likely that the AD and Piper service information referenced 
above was released due to the frequency of similar events occurring 
during the periods in which the documents were released. Piper has 
indicated the majority of the airplanes added to the applicability of 
this NPRM have likely already complied with the proposed action.

Relevant Service Information

    The 2011 safety event prompted us to review the Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. service information history, specifically Piper Mandatory Service 
Bulletin No. 840, dated June 19, 1986. The service information 
describes applicability and where to find procedures for replacement of 
the fuel selector valve cover.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information

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and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to 
exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all actions from AD 71-21-08, 
Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), add additional 
airplanes to the applicability, and change the compliance times for the 
required actions.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6,928 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                 Cost per        Cost on U.S.
             Action                  Labor cost             Parts cost            product          operators
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Inspect airplane records and     .5 work-hour x $85  Not applicable.........          $42.50  $294,440.
 fuel selector valve.             per hour = $42.50.
Install Piper Kit part number    1.5 work-hours x    $519...................         $646.50  523 airplanes x
 760-545V and one (1) each Air    $85 per hour =                                               $646.50 =
 Vent Flange Kit part number      $127.50.                                                     $338,119.50.
 65735-219.
Install Piper Kit part number    1.5 work-hours x    $513...................         $640.50  6,405 airplanes x
 760-546V.                        $85 per hour =                                               $640.50 =
                                  $127.50.                                                     $4,102,402.50.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed 
regulation:
    (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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971), and adding 
the following new AD:

Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2013-0742; Directorate 
Identifier 2013-AD-012-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October 4, 
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 71-21-08, Amendment 39-1312 (36 FR 19572, 
October 8, 1971).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes, 
certificated in any category, as identified in table 1, paragraph 
(c), of this AD:

           Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability
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                   Model                             Serial Nos.
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PA-28-140.................................  28-20000 through 28-26946,
                                             and 28-7125001 through 28-
                                             7125666.
PA-28-150/160/180.........................  28-01 through 28-5859, and
                                             28-7105001 through 28-
                                             7105259.
PA-28R-180................................  28R-30000 through 28R-31270,
                                             and 28R-7130001 through 28R-
                                             7130038.
PA-28R-200................................  28R-35001 through 28R-35820,
                                             and 28R-7135001 through 28R-
                                             7135254.
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(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code, 2823; Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a safety event in 2011 that resulted in 
serious injury and substantial airplane damage and was caused by an 
in-flight engine stoppage due to binding of the fuel selector 
handle, thus the need to add additional airplanes to the 
applicability of AD 71-21-08, Amendment

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39-1312 (36 FR 19572, October 8, 1971). We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct defective fuel valve covers, which could result 
in fuel selector handle binding leading to fuel flow interruption 
resulting in engine stoppage.

(f) Compliance

    Unless already done, within the next 100 hours time-in-service 
(TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 12 
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, 
do the following actions as applicable in paragraphs (g) through (h) 
of this AD, including all subparagraphs.

(g) Inspection

    Inspect to verify if the appropriate kit, Piper part number (P/
N) 760-545V or P/N 760-546V, has been installed on the applicable 
airplanes, using one of two methods defined in paragraphs (g)(1), 
(g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Review the prior logbook entries of the airplanes identified 
in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD for documentation of Piper 
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 840, dated June 19, 1986, or Piper 
Service Letter (SL) 588, dated September 3, 1971, compliance; or 
kit, Piper P/N 760-545V installation.

      Table 2 to Paragraph (G) of this Ad--Kit, Piper P/N 760-545V,
                              Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Model                             Serial Nos.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PA-28-140.................................  28-7125001 through 28-
                                             7125666.
PA-28-180.................................  28-7105001 through 28-
                                             7105259.
PA-28R-180................................  28R-7130001 through 28R-
                                             7130038.
PA-28R-200................................  28R-7135001 through 28R-
                                             7135254.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) Review the prior logbook entries of the airplanes identified 
in table 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD for documentation of Piper 
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 840, dated June 19, 1986, or Piper 
Service Letter (SL) 588, dated September 3, 1971 compliance; or kit, 
Piper P/N 760-546V installation.

      Table 3 to Paragraph (G) of this Ad--Kit, Piper P/N 760-546V,
                              Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Model                             Serial Nos.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PA-28-140.................................  28-20000 through 28-26946.
PA-28-150/160/180.........................  28-01 through 28-5859.
PA-28R-180................................  28R-30000 through 28R-31270.
PA-28R-200................................  28R-35001 through 28R-35820.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) Visually examine the fuel selector cover installed on the 
applicable airplanes referenced in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this 
AD. Airplanes that have installed the kit,
    Piper P/N 760-545V or 760-546V, will have a fuel selector cover 
with a silver-gray, spring loaded, metal stop located at the 5 
o'clock position, approximately 1.75 inches from the center of the 
fuel selector cover.

(h) Replacement

    If after doing the inspections required in paragraph (g)(1), 
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD you do not find fuel selector valve 
kit, Piper P/N 760-545V or P/N 760-546V, installed on the airplane, 
replace the fuel selector valve as specified in paragraphs (h)(1) 
and (h)(2) of this AD:
    (1) For Model PA-28-140 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 28-
7125001 through 28-7125666; Model PA-28-180 airplanes, S/Ns 28-
7105001 through 28-7105259; Model PA-28R-180 airplanes, S/Ns 28R-
7130001 through 28R-7130038; and Model PA-28R-200 airplanes, S/Ns 
28R-7135001 through 28R-7135254: Replace with FuelSelector Valve 
Cover Replacement Kit, Piper P/N 760-545V; and Air Vent Flange Kit, 
Piper P/N 65735-219. Do the replacement following the instructions 
referenced in Piper MSB No. 840, dated June 19, 1986.
    (2) For Model PA-28-140 airplanes, S/Ns 28-20000 through 28-
26946; Model PA-28-150/160/180 airplanes, S/Ns 28-01 through 28-
5859; Model PA-28R-180 airplanes, S/Ns 28R-30000 through 28R-31270; 
and Model PA-28R-200 airplanes, S/Ns 28R-35001 through 28R-35820: 
Replace with Fuel Selector Valve Cover Replacement Kit, Piper P/N 
760-546V. Do the replacement following the instructions referenced 
in Piper MSB No. 840, dated June 19, 1986.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, 
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-
5575; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: gary.wechsler@faa.gov.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper 
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; 
telephone: (772) 567-4361; fax: (772) 978-6573; email: 
customer.service@piper.com; Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/Publications.cfm. 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 14, 2013.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-20328 Filed 8-19-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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