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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 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 this 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 to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction, 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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
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.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
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Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2013–
0876; Directorate Identifier 2013–NE–
27–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 2,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
RB211 Trent 768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60
turbofan engines prior to engine serial
number 42066.
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by an uncontained
multiple turbine blade failure on an RR
RB211 Trent 772B turbofan engine. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
intermediate pressure turbine disc drive arm
or burst of the high pressure turbine disk,
which could lead to uncontained engine
failure and damage to the airplane.
(e) Actions and Compliance
After the effective date of this AD, at the
next engine shop visit or by December 31,
2018, whichever occurs first, modify the
engine by removing any electronic engine
control (EEC) that incorporates EEC software
standard A14 or earlier and installing an EEC
eligible for installation.
(f) Installation Prohibition
After modification of an engine as required
by paragraph (e) of this AD, do not install an
EEC with software standard A14 or earlier
into that engine.
(g) Definition
(1) For the purposes of this AD, an ‘‘engine
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine
flanges, except that the separation of engine
flanges solely for the purposes of
transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance does not constitute an engine
shop visit.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, an EEC
‘‘eligible for installation’’ in paragraph (e) of
this AD is any EEC that does not contain
software standard A14 or earlier.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
If before the effective date of this AD you
removed from an engine any EEC that had
EEC software standard A14 or earlier and
your engine no longer has an EEC with
software standard A14 or earlier, you have
met the requirements of this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
make your request.
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(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Anthony W. Cerra, Jr., Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781–238–7128; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: anthony.cerra@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2013–0190, dated August
20, 2013, for more information. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2013–0876.
(3) RR Alert Service Bulletin No. RB.211–
73–AG829, dated April 18, 2012, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD, can
be obtained from Rolls-Royce plc using the
contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this
AD.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email:
https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
team.jsp; or Web site: https://
www.aeromanager.com.
(5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
February 20, 2014.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0130; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–005–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha
Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model
R2160 airplanes. This proposed 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
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product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as the metal screen shield
over the ignition switch may ground out
the ignition terminals. We are issuing
this proposed AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 17, 2014.
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 proposed AD, contact Alpha
Aviation, 59 Hautapu Road, RD 1,
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand;
telephone: +64 7 827 0528; fax: +64 7
929 2878; Internet:
www.alphaaviation.co.nz. You may
review 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.
DATES:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0130; 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
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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:
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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–2014–013; Directorate Identifier
2014–CE–005–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://
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
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/R2000/42,
dated January 29, 2014 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for Alpha Aviation Concept
Limited Model R2160 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
The AD is prompted by an overseas
DR300/180R aircraft accident which occurred
during take-off. Investigation revealed a
distorted metal screen shield which
grounded the ignition switch terminals and
resulted in loss of engine power.
Robin aircraft manufactured prior to 1985
were fitted with ignition switches protected
with a metal screen shield. With subsequent
radio and electrical system improvements
ignition switch shielding is no longer
required, and most aircraft do not have metal
screen shielded ignition switches.
This AD requires a one-time inspection of
the ignition switch to determine if a metal
screen shield is installed, and depending on
findings, to modify or replace the ignition
switch with a serviceable part. The AD
prohibits the installation of a metal screen
shield ignition switch on any aircraft.
You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0130.
Relevant Service Information
Alpha Aviation has issued Service
Bulletin AA–SB–24–002, Revision 0,
dated January 2014. 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 Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
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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 proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $2,550, or $255 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 3 work-hours and require parts
costing $100, for a cost of $355 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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 proposed
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 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.
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For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this 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
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:
■
Alpha Aviation Concept Limited: Docket No.
FAA–2014–0130; Directorate Identifier
2014–CE–005–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 17,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Alpha Aviation
Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes,
serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated
in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 74: Ignition.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by 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 the metal
screen shield over the ignition switch may
ground out the ignition terminals. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the ignition switch
metal screen from grounding out the ignition
switch terminals, which could cause the
engine to shut down.
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(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-inservice after the effective date of this AD or
within the next 3 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
inspect the airplane ignition switch for the
presence of a metal screen shield. Do the
inspection following the Accomplishment
Instructions in Alpha Aviation Service
Bulletin AA–SB–24–002, Revision 0, dated
January 2014.
(2) If a metal screen is found during the
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, before further flight, modify or replace
the ignition switch following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Alpha
Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–24–002,
Revision 0, dated January 2014.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install an ignition switch with a metal
screen shield.
(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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) AD DCA/R2000/42, dated January 29,
2014, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0130. For
service information related to this AD,
contact Alpha Aviation, 59 Hautapu Road,
RD 1, Cambridge 3493, New Zealand;
telephone: +64 7 827 0528; fax: +64 7 929
2878; Internet: www.alphaaviation.co.nz.
You may review 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.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 21, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0128; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–133–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for The
Boeing Company Model airplanes
equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 800
series engines. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of in-flight
separation of the aft plug from the
forward plug, which are the two parts of
the turbine exhaust plug assembly. This
proposed AD would require installation
of a serviceable turbine exhaust plug
assembly (for certain airplanes), and a
general visual inspection (for certain
airplanes) to determine the diameter of
the bolt used at the forward and aft plug
interface, and applicable corrective
actions. We are proposing this AD to
prevent separation of the forward plug
from the aft plug of the turbine exhaust
plug assembly, which could result in
parts departing the airplane and hitting
the empennage or hitting a person on
the ground, and destabilizing the
airplane during a critical flight phase;
parts remaining on a runway could
cause damage to another airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 17, 2014.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0130; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-005-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes. This
proposed 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
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product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the metal screen
shield over the ignition switch may ground out the ignition terminals.
We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2014.
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 proposed AD, contact
Alpha Aviation, 59 Hautapu Road, RD 1, Cambridge 3493, New Zealand;
telephone: +64 7 827 0528; fax: +64 7 929 2878; Internet:
www.alphaaviation.co.nz. You may review 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0130; 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 (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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:
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-2014-013;
Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-005-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://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
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/R2000/42, dated January 29, 2014
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
The AD is prompted by an overseas DR300/180R aircraft accident
which occurred during take-off. Investigation revealed a distorted
metal screen shield which grounded the ignition switch terminals and
resulted in loss of engine power.
Robin aircraft manufactured prior to 1985 were fitted with
ignition switches protected with a metal screen shield. With
subsequent radio and electrical system improvements ignition switch
shielding is no longer required, and most aircraft do not have metal
screen shielded ignition switches.
This AD requires a one-time inspection of the ignition switch to
determine if a metal screen shield is installed, and depending on
findings, to modify or replace the ignition switch with a
serviceable part. The AD prohibits the installation of a metal
screen shield ignition switch on any aircraft.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0130.
Relevant Service Information
Alpha Aviation has issued Service Bulletin AA-SB-24-002, Revision
0, dated January 2014. 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 Proposed 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 proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 10 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $255 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of
$355 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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 proposed 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 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.
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For the reasons discussed above, I certify this 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
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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:
Alpha Aviation Concept Limited: Docket No. FAA-2014-0130;
Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-005-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 17, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160
airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 74: Ignition.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by 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 the metal screen
shield over the ignition switch may ground out the ignition
terminals. We are issuing this AD to prevent the ignition switch
metal screen from grounding out the ignition switch terminals, which
could cause the engine to shut down.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
(f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective
date of this AD or within the next 3 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the airplane ignition
switch for the presence of a metal screen shield. Do the inspection
following the Accomplishment Instructions in Alpha Aviation Service
Bulletin AA-SB-24-002, Revision 0, dated January 2014.
(2) If a metal screen is found during the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, modify or
replace the ignition switch following the Accomplishment
Instructions in Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-24-002,
Revision 0, dated January 2014.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an
ignition switch with a metal screen shield.
(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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD DCA/R2000/42,
dated January 29, 2014, for related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0130. For service information
related to this AD, contact Alpha Aviation, 59 Hautapu Road, RD 1,
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 827 0528; fax: +64 7
929 2878; Internet: www.alphaaviation.co.nz. You may review 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 21, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-04549 Filed 2-28-14; 8:45 am]
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