Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Airplanes, 33052-33054 [2014-12781]
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 21,
2014.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–12721 Filed 6–9–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0156; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–001–AD; Amendment
39–17860; AD 2014–11–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
Model P2006T 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 a cracked engine mount.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 15,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of July 15, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0156; 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 Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam Airworthiness
Office, Via Maiorise–81043 Capua (CE)
Italy; telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax:
+39 0823 622899; email: m.oliva@
tecnam.com or g.paduano@tecnam.com;
Internet: www.tecnam.com/it-IT/
documenti/service-bulletins.aspx. You
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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:
Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to adding an AD that would
apply to Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes.
The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on March 14, 2014 (79
FR 14447). The 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:
During a ‘‘100 hours’’ inspection of a
P2006T aeroplane, one engine mount Part
Number (P/N) 26–7–1200–000 was found
cracked on a node.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to engine damage,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
TECNAM issued Service Bulletin (SB) 138–
CS-Rev0, providing inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this AD
requires a one-time inspection of each engine
mount P/N 26–7–1200–000 and, depending
on findings, replacement of the engine
mount(s).
This AD is considered an interim action
and further AD action may follow.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at: https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-01560002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 14447, March 14, 2014) 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 (79 FR
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14447, March 14, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 14447,
March 14, 2014).
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action.
We are requiring inspection of the left
hand and right hand engine mounts
with a report to the manufacturer of the
results if cracks or deformation is found.
We will work with the type certificate
holder to evaluate the report results to
determine repetitive inspection
intervals and subsequent terminating
action. Based on this evaluation, we
may initiate further rulemaking action
to address the unsafe condition
identified in this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
10 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about 6
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $5,100, or $510 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 18 work-hours and require parts
costing $1,570 (per engine mount), for a
cost of $3,100 per product. We have no
way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to 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 control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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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.
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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–
0156; 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, 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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2014–11–09 Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam srl: Amendment 39–17860;
Docket No. FAA–2014–0156; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–001–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective July 15, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.
(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 a cracked
engine mount. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracked or deformed
engine mounts, which could lead to engine
damage, possibly resulting in damage to the
airplane and injury to the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1)
through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) For airplanes with 600 hours time-inservice (TIS) or more as of July 15, 2014 (the
effective date of this AD): Within the next 25
hours TIS after July 15, 2014 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 30 days
after July 15, 2014 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the left
hand and right hand engine mounts, part
number (P/N) 26–7–1200–000, for cracks and
deformation following Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. SB 138–CS, Rev. 0, dated
November 25, 2013.
(2) For airplanes with less than 600 hours
TIS as of July 15, 2014 (the effective date of
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this AD): After accumulating 600 hours TIS
but before exceeding 625 hours TIS, inspect
the left hand and right hand engine mounts,
P/N 26–7–1200–000, for cracks and
deformation following Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. SB 138–CS, Rev. 0, dated
November 25, 2013.
(3) If a crack or any other deformation is
found during the inspection required by
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before
further flight, you must contact Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl to obtain FAAapproved repair instructions approved
specifically for compliance with this AD and
incorporate those instructions. You can find
contact information for Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam srl in paragraph (i)(3)
of this AD. Use the occurrence report in
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 138–CS,
Rev. 0, dated November 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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(h) Related Information
MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No.: 2014–0001, dated January 6,
2014, for related information. The MCAI can
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at:
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0156-0002.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
27, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–12781 Filed 6–9–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0334; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–021–AD; Amendment
39–17858; AD 2014–07–52]
RIN 2120–AA64
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter
France) Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are publishing a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUMMARY:
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800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters,
Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–
0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
3775; or at https://
www.airbushelicopters.com/
techpub.You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room
663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Group, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
robert.grant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This AD becomes effective June
25, 2014 to all persons except those
persons to whom it was made
immediately effective by Emergency AD
(EAD) 2014–07–52, issued on March 28,
2014, which contained the requirements
of this AD.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of June 25, 2014
We must receive comments on this
AD by August 11, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Comments Invited
Examining the AD Docket
(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) Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 138–CS,
Rev. 0, dated November 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
srl service information identified in this AD,
contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise–81043
Capua (CE) Italy; telephone: +39 0823
620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
m.oliva@tecnam.com or g.paduano@
tecnam.com; Internet: www.tecnam.com/itIT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx.
(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.
Airbus Helicopters (previously
Eurocopter France) Model AS350B,
AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2,
AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1,
AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2,
AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters,
which was sent previously to all known
U.S. owners and operators of these
helicopters. This AD requires
repetitively inspecting certain
reinforcement angles of the rear
structure to tailboom junction frame
(reinforcement angles) for a crack, and
repairing any cracked reinforcement
angle. This AD is prompted by a report
that cracks were found in the
reinforcement angles on several AS355
helicopters. These actions are intended
to detect a crack in the reinforcement
angle, which if not corrected, could
result in loss of the tailboom and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
Discussion
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
Docket Operations Office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
incorporated by reference service
information, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations Office (telephone
On March 28, 2014, we issued EAD
2014–07–52, which requires, for certain
helicopters, within 10 hours time-inservice (TIS) and within every 10 hours
TIS thereafter, inspecting the right-hand
reinforcement angles for a crack and
repairing any cracked reinforcement
angle. As an option to performing the 10
hour TIS repetitive inspections, the EAD
allows an alternate 165 hour TIS
repetitive inspection. The EAD was sent
previously to all known U.S. owners
and operators of these helicopters.
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This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments prior to it becoming effective.
However, we invite you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also
invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or
federalism impacts that resulted from
adopting this AD. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the AD, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments, or if comments are
filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file
in the docket all comments that we
receive, as well as a report summarizing
each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
rulemaking during the comment period.
We will consider all the comments we
receive and may conduct additional
rulemaking based on those comments.
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[FR Doc No: 2014-12781]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0156; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-001-AD;
Amendment 39-17860; AD 2014-11-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
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
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T 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 a cracked engine mount. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 15, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of July 15,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0156; 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 Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise-81043 Capua (CE)
Italy; telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
m.oliva@tecnam.com or g.paduano@tecnam.com; Internet: www.tecnam.com/it-IT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx. 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to adding an AD that would apply to Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on March 14, 2014 (79 FR 14447). The 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:
During a ``100 hours'' inspection of a P2006T aeroplane, one
engine mount Part Number (P/N) 26-7-1200-000 was found cracked on a
node.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
engine damage, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, TECNAM issued
Service Bulletin (SB) 138-CS-Rev0, providing inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time
inspection of each engine mount P/N 26-7-1200-000 and, depending on
findings, replacement of the engine mount(s).
This AD is considered an interim action and further AD action
may follow.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0156-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 14447, March 14,
2014) 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 (79 FR 14447, March 14, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 14447, March 14, 2014).
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. We are requiring inspection of
the left hand and right hand engine mounts with a report to the
manufacturer of the results if cracks or deformation is found. We will
work with the type certificate holder to evaluate the report results to
determine repetitive inspection intervals and subsequent terminating
action. Based on this evaluation, we may initiate further rulemaking
action to address the unsafe condition identified in this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $5,100, or $510 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 18 work-hours and require parts costing $1,570 (per engine
mount), for a cost of $3,100 per product. We have no way of determining
the number of products that may need these actions.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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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 Docket No. FAA-2014-
0156; 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, 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:
2014-11-09 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl: Amendment 39-17860;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0156; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-001-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 15,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model
P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.
(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 a cracked engine
mount. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked or
deformed engine mounts, which could lead to engine damage, possibly
resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions as specified in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) For airplanes with 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) or more
as of July 15, 2014 (the effective date of this AD): Within the next
25 hours TIS after July 15, 2014 (the effective date of this AD) or
within the next 30 days after July 15, 2014 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the left hand and right
hand engine mounts, part number (P/N) 26-7-1200-000, for cracks and
deformation following Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. SB 138-CS, Rev. 0, dated November 25, 2013.
(2) For airplanes with less than 600 hours TIS as of July 15,
2014 (the effective date of this AD): After accumulating 600 hours
TIS but before exceeding 625 hours TIS, inspect the left hand and
right hand engine mounts, P/N 26-7-1200-000, for cracks and
deformation following Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. SB 138-CS, Rev. 0, dated November 25, 2013.
(3) If a crack or any other deformation is found during the
inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before
further flight, you must contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl
to obtain FAA-approved repair instructions approved specifically for
compliance with this AD and incorporate those instructions. You can
find contact information for Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl in
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. Use the occurrence report in
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB
138-CS, Rev. 0, dated November 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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(h) Related Information
MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-0001,
dated January 6, 2014, for related information. The MCAI can be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0156-0002.
(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) Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. SB 138-CS, Rev. 0, dated November 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl service information
identified in this AD, contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise-81043 Capua (CE) Italy;
telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
m.oliva@tecnam.com or g.paduano@tecnam.com; Internet:
www.tecnam.com/it-IT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx.
(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 May 27, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-12781 Filed 6-9-14; 8:45 am]
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