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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2014–03–20 Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A:
Amendment 39–17757; Docket No.
FAA–2013–0964; Directorate Identifier
2013–CE–035–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective April 1, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Piaggio Aero Industries
S.P.A Model P–180 airplanes, manufacturer
serial numbers 1002 and 1004 through 1231,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as insufficient clearance between
one of the horizontal stabilizer end ribs and
the corresponding elevator horn. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
insufficient clearance between one of the
horizontal stabilizer end rib and the
corresponding elevator horn, which could
result in interference between the elevator
and horizontal stabilizer surfaces,
consequently resulting in restricted elevator
control and reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1)
through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 200 hours time-in
service (TIS) after April 1, 2014 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 12 months
after April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, measure the
clearances between the horns of the elevator
and the end ribs of the horizontal stabilizer
(HS) on left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
sides following Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero
Industries S.P.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No.: 80–0381, Rev. 0, dated May 2, 2013.
(2) If the clearance is less than 5 mm on
the HS LH or RH side during the
measurement as required by paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD, before further flight, rework the
affected elevator to restore the required
minimum clearance between the horn of the
elevator and the end rib of the horizontal
stabilizer following Part B of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero
Industries S.P.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No.: 80–0381, Rev. 0, dated May 2, 2013.
(3) Within 30 days after accomplishment of
the measurement as required by paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, report the results to Piaggio
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Aero Industries S.P.A. following Part C of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero
Industries S.P.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No.: 80–0381, Rev. 0, dated May 2, 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
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. 2013–0239, dated
September 30, 2013, for related information.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D= FAA-2013-0964-0002.
(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) Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 80–0381,
Rev. 0, dated May 2, 2013.
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(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A
service information identified in this AD,
contact Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A—
Airworthiness Office, Via Luigi Cibrario, 4
16154 Genova-Italy; phone: +39 010 6481353;
fax: +39 010 6481881; email: airworthiness@
piaggioaero.it; Internet: https://
www.piaggioaero.com/#/en/aftersales/
service-support.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 7, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–03243 Filed 2–24–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0962; Directorate
Identifier 2013–CE–028–AD; Amendment
39–17760; AD 2014–04–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER
LUFTFAHRT GmbH Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model
228–212 airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as main
landing gear axle failure caused by
initial fatigue cracking and small predamage by corrosion. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 1,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of April 1, 2014.
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
0962; or in person at 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 service information identified in
this AD, contact RUAG Aerospace
Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer
Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231
Wessling, Germany; telephone: +49–
(0)8153–30–2280; fax: +49–(0)8153–30–
3030; Internet: https://www.ruag.com/en/
Aviation/Aviation_Home. You may
view this 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@
faa.gov.
ADDRESSES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply
to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model
228–212 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
November 19, 2013 (78 FR 69320). That
NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products and
was based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country. The MCAI states:
An event of a main landing gear (MLG)
axle break during touchdown has been
reported. The results of the subsequent
technical investigation indicated that
improper restoration of corrosion protection
was the likely cause of the initial fatigue
cracking.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to failure of the main
landing gear axle, possibly resulting in a
runway excursion with consequent damage
to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH issued
Service Bulletin (SB) SB–228–300, Rev. 1.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires a one-time inspection of the MLG
axle and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at: https://
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www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-09620002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 69320, November 19, 2013) 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 (78 FR
69320, November 19, 2013) for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 69320,
November 19, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD would affect
2 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about 160
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 this AD on U.S. operators to
be $27,200, or $13,600 per product.
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
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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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2013–0962; 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 the NPRM (78 FR 69320,
November 19, 2013), 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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2014–04–02 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH:
Amendment 39–17760; Docket No.
FAA–2013–0962; Directorate Identifier
2013–CE–028–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective April 1, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT
GmbH Model 228–212 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as improper
restoration of corrosion protection as the
likely cause of initial fatigue cracking of the
main landing gear (MLG) axle. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct possible
corrosion and cracking of the MLG axle,
which could lead to failure of the MLG axle
resulting in a runway excursion with
consequent damage to the airplane and injury
to the occupants.
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(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD:
(1) Inspect the MLG axle following the
Accomplishment Instructions in RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228
Service Bulletin No. SB–228–300, Revision 1,
dated April 25, 2013, at the time specified in
paragraphs (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date
of this AD), the main landing gear (MLG) has
6,000 or more hours time-in-service (TIS)
since new or is 10 years old or is more than
10 years old: Within the next 400 hours TIS
after April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this
AD) or within the next 6 months after April
1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
(ii) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date
of this AD), the MLG has less than 6,000
hours TIS since new or is between 5 to 10
years old: Before or upon accumulating 6,400
hours TIS or within 6 months after April 1,
2014 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
(2) If, during the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any discrepancies
are found outside the limits specified in
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier
228 Service Bulletin No. SB–228–300,
Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013, before
further flight, make all necessary corrective
actions following the Accomplishment
Instructions in RUAG Aerospace Services
GmbH Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB–
228–300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 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
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
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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.: 2013–0209, dated
September 10, 2013, for related information.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0962-0002.
(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) RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB–228–
300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
service information identified in this AD,
contact RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH,
Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box
1253, 82231 Wessling, Germany; telephone:
+49–(0)8153–30–2280; fax: +49–(0)8153–30–
3030; Internet: https://www.ruag.com/en/
Aviation/Aviation_Home.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
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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 10, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–03424 Filed 2–24–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0831; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–125–AD; Amendment
39–17763; AD 2014–04–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737–100,
–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of chaffing, arcing, and
burning damage to the control cabin
overhead wiring and ducting with
smoke and fire caused by metal clamps
installed on certain hoses. This AD
requires inspecting for the presence of
metal clamps, replacing metal clamps
installed on the hoses to the air
conditioning temperature sensor, gasper
air outlet, and diffuser on the left side
of the control cabin with plastic tie
straps, and inspecting for and repairing
damaged wire bundles. We are issuing
this AD to prevent damage to wire
bundles, which could cause electrical
arcing that could result in a fire or
smoke in the control cabin of the
airplane.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective April 1,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 1, 2014.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0962; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-028-AD;
Amendment 39-17760; AD 2014-04-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DORNIER
LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as main landing gear axle failure caused by initial fatigue
cracking and small pre-damage by corrosion. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 1, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 1,
2014.
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0962; or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253,
82231 Wessling, Germany; telephone: +49-(0)8153-30-2280; fax: +49-
(0)8153-30-3030; Internet: https://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home. You may view this 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model
228-212 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
November 19, 2013 (78 FR 69320). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI states:
An event of a main landing gear (MLG) axle break during
touchdown has been reported. The results of the subsequent technical
investigation indicated that improper restoration of corrosion
protection was the likely cause of the initial fatigue cracking.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
failure of the main landing gear axle, possibly resulting in a
runway excursion with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury
to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, RUAG Aerospace
Services GmbH issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-228-300, Rev. 1.
For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time
inspection of the MLG axle and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective actions.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0962-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19,
2013) 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 (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD would affect 2 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 160 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 this AD on U.S.
operators to be $27,200, or $13,600 per product.
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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-
2013-0962; 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 the NPRM (78 FR 69320, November 19, 2013), 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.
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:
2014-04-02 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH: Amendment 39-17760; Docket No.
FAA-2013-0962; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-028-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 1,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improper
restoration of corrosion protection as the likely cause of initial
fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) axle. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct possible corrosion and cracking of the
MLG axle, which could lead to failure of the MLG axle resulting in a
runway excursion with consequent damage to the airplane and injury
to the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
(1) Inspect the MLG axle following the Accomplishment
Instructions in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013, at the
time specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), the
main landing gear (MLG) has 6,000 or more hours time-in-service
(TIS) since new or is 10 years old or is more than 10 years old:
Within the next 400 hours TIS after April 1, 2014 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 6 months after April 1, 2014
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(ii) If, as of April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
the MLG has less than 6,000 hours TIS since new or is between 5 to
10 years old: Before or upon accumulating 6,400 hours TIS or within
6 months after April 1, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
(2) If, during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, any discrepancies are found outside the limits specified in
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB-
228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013, before further flight,
make all necessary corrective actions following the Accomplishment
Instructions in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 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 for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: karl.schletzbaum@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.:
2013-0209, dated September 10, 2013, for related information. The
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0962-0002.
(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) RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Service Bulletin
No. SB-228-300, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH service information
identified in this AD, contact RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier
228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231 Wessling, Germany;
telephone: +49-(0)8153-30-2280; fax: +49-(0)8153-30-3030; Internet:
https://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 10, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-03424 Filed 2-24-14; 8:45 am]
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