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EC225LP, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B,
and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy
absorbing seat (seat) listed in Figure 1 to
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paragraph (a) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (a)
Seat manufacturer
Seat type
Fischer + Entwicklungen .............................................
H110 ..............................................
H140 ..............................................
H160 ..............................................
185/410 ..........................................
236/406 ..........................................
Sicma 192 ......................................
Sicma 159 ......................................
SICMA Aero Seat or Zodiac Seats France ................
Socea Sogerma ..........................................................
Note 1 to Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this
AD: ‘‘xx’’ can be any two alphanumeric
characters and ‘‘( )’’ can be any number of
alphanumeric characters.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as an
object stowed under an energy-absorbing
seat. This condition could reduce the
efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of
the seat, resulting in injury to the seat
occupants during an accident.
(c) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by September
14, 2015.
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(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(e) Required Actions
Within 110 hours time in service:
(1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1,
AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters:
(i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels,
placards, or markings that prohibit stowing
anything under the seats in the locations
shown in the figure in the Appendix of
Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS332–01.00.85 (ASB AS332–01.00.85) or
No. EC225–04A012 (ASB EC225–04A012),
both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014,
as applicable for your model helicopter.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not
located in every location depicted in the
figure in the Appendix or is not visible and
legible to every occupant, before further
flight, install a placard in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
3.B., of ASB AS332–01.00.85 or ASB EC225–
04A012, as applicable for your model
helicopter.
(2) For Model AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, EC
155B, and EC155B1 helicopters:
(i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and
cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that
prohibit stowing anything under the seats.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not
exist on one leg of each seat or is not visible
and legible, before further flight, install a
placard in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
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ST102 ............................................
ST107 ............................................
ST120 ............................................
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9507-( )-( )-( )
9608-( )-( )-( )
192xx-xx-xx
1591718-xx
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2510102-xx-xx
2010107-xx-xx
2520120-xx
3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters
Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365–01.00.66 or
No. EC155–04A013, both Revision 0 and
dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your
model helicopter.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2775; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–021–AD]
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: 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.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2014–0204, dated September 11, 2014,
and corrected September 12, 2014. You may
view the EASA AD on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2015–2714.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 1100, Placards and Markings.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 2,
2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC–
12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/47E 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 product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a
malfunction of the universal joint. 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 August 28, 2015.
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
SUMMARY:
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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 PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support
Manager, CH–6371 STANS,
Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33
33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; email:
SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com;
internet: https://www.pilatusaircraft.com. 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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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–2015–
2775; 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:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
doug.rudolph@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–2015–2775; Directorate Identifier
2015–CE–021–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.
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Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–
0111, dated June 16, 2015 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A case of malfunctioning was reported of
a universal joint installed between the
control tube assembly and the control
column on a PC–12/47E aeroplane.
Investigation determined that the
malfunction was caused by an incorrectly
manufactured universal joint. Universal
joints from the same manufacturing batch
were provided to operators between 01
March 2014 and 28 February 2015, and are
thus potentially affected.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to other cases of malfunctioning of a
universal joint, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. issued Service Bulletin
(SB) No. 27–022 to provide instructions for
replacement of the universal joints in the
flight controls.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires removal from service of the
potentially incorrectly manufactured
universal joints.
You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–2775.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Pilatus Aircraft Limited has issued
PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin No:
27–022, dated March 17, 2015. The
PILATUS PC–12 Service Bulletin No:
27–022, dated March 17, 2015, describes
procedures for replacement of the
universal joint on the aileron control
system. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 55 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. Required
parts would cost about $1,000 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $69,025 or $1,255 per
product.
According to the manufacturer, all of
the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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 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, and
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(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:
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PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Docket No.
FAA–2015–2775; Directorate Identifier
2015–CE–021–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 28,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT
LTD. Models PC–12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/
47E airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers
244, 307, 409, 646, 1447 through 1450, 1461,
1462, 1466 through 1514, 1516 through 1520,
and 1523, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
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(e) Reason
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 product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a
malfunction of the universal joint. We are
issuing this proposed AD to replace defective
aileron control system universal joints.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of
this AD:
(1) For airplanes equipped with aileron
control system universal joints part number
(P/N) 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195,
purchased between March 1, 2014, and
February 28, 2015; or universal joints
installed in service through an aileron
control system inspection kit P/N
500.50.12.314, purchased between March 1,
2014, and February 28, 2015, do one of the
following actions as applicable:
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(i) For airplanes with less than 200 flight
cycles since first flight of the airplane or less
than 200 flight cycles since installation of an
affected universal joint or inspection kit,
whichever applies: Within 10 flight cycles
after the effective date of this AD or 3 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace with a new universal
joint P/N 527.10.12.195 purchased after
March 1, 2015, and marked with a placard
‘‘RT iO’’ following the Accomplishment
Instructions in PILATUS PC–12 Service
Bulletin No: 27–022, dated March 17, 2015.
(ii) For airplanes with 200 flight cycles or
more since first flight of the airplane or 200
flight cycles or more since installation of an
affected universal joint or inspection kit,
whichever applies: Within 12 months after
the effective date of this AD, replace with a
new universal joint P/N 527.10.12.195
purchased after March 1, 2015, and marked
with a placard ‘‘RT iO’’ following the
Accomplishment Instructions in PILATUS
PC–12 Service Bulletin No: 27–022, dated
March 17, 2015.
(iii) For all airplanes where total flight
cycles are not tracked: The conversion
formula is one flight cycle equals one flight
hour.
(2) For all airplanes: After the effective
date of this AD, do not install the following
parts on any airplane after the modification
of the airplane as required in paragraphs
(f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD or any
airplane that does not have an affected part
installed:
(i) A universal joint P/N 944.61.73.012 or
P/N 527.10.12.195 (except for a P/N
527.10.12.195 marked with a placard ‘‘RT
iO’’).
(ii) Inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314
purchased between March 1, 2014, and
February 28, 2015.
(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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@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 FAAapproved 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
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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.: 2015–0111, dated
June 16, 2015. You may examine the MCAI
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–2775. For service information
related to this AD, contact PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager,
CH–6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41
(0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11;
email: SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com;
internet: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
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 July 7,
2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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22 CFR Part 171
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Privacy Act; STATE–09, Records
Maintained by the Office of Civil Rights
Department of State.
Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State is
giving concurrent notice of a
publication for a system of records
pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for
the Records Maintained by the Office of
Civil Rights, STATE–09; and this
proposed rulemaking, which proposes
to exempt portions of this system of
records from one or more provisions of
the Privacy Act of 1974.
DATES: Comments on this proposed rule
are due by August 24, 2015.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-2775; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-021-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. 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
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47E 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
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a malfunction of
the universal joint. 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 August 28, 2015.
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
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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
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH-6371 STANS,
Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11;
email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: https://www.pilatus-
aircraft.com. 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-2015-
2775; 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
doug.rudolph@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-2015-2775;
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-021-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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No.: 2015-0111, dated June 16, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:
A case of malfunctioning was reported of a universal joint
installed between the control tube assembly and the control column
on a PC-12/47E aeroplane.
Investigation determined that the malfunction was caused by an
incorrectly manufactured universal joint. Universal joints from the
same manufacturing batch were provided to operators between 01 March
2014 and 28 February 2015, and are thus potentially affected.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to other cases of
malfunctioning of a universal joint, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd. issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 27-022 to provide instructions
for replacement of the universal joints in the flight controls.
For the reason described above, this AD requires removal from
service of the potentially incorrectly manufactured universal
joints.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2775.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Pilatus Aircraft Limited has issued PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin
No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015. The PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin
No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015, describes procedures for replacement
of the universal joint on the aileron control system. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
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 55 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. Required parts would cost
about $1,000 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $69,025 or $1,255 per product.
According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this proposed AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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 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, and
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(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:
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.: Docket No. FAA-2015-2775; Directorate
Identifier 2015-CE-021-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45,
and PC-12/47E airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 244, 307, 409,
646, 1447 through 1450, 1461, 1462, 1466 through 1514, 1516 through
1520, and 1523, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
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
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a malfunction of
the universal joint. We are issuing this proposed AD to replace
defective aileron control system universal joints.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (f)(2) of this AD:
(1) For airplanes equipped with aileron control system universal
joints part number (P/N) 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195,
purchased between March 1, 2014, and February 28, 2015; or universal
joints installed in service through an aileron control system
inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314, purchased between March 1, 2014,
and February 28, 2015, do one of the following actions as
applicable:
(i) For airplanes with less than 200 flight cycles since first
flight of the airplane or less than 200 flight cycles since
installation of an affected universal joint or inspection kit,
whichever applies: Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD or 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, replace with a new universal joint P/N
527.10.12.195 purchased after March 1, 2015, and marked with a
placard ``RT iO'' following the Accomplishment Instructions in
PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015.
(ii) For airplanes with 200 flight cycles or more since first
flight of the airplane or 200 flight cycles or more since
installation of an affected universal joint or inspection kit,
whichever applies: Within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, replace with a new universal joint P/N 527.10.12.195 purchased
after March 1, 2015, and marked with a placard ``RT iO'' following
the Accomplishment Instructions in PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin
No: 27-022, dated March 17, 2015.
(iii) For all airplanes where total flight cycles are not
tracked: The conversion formula is one flight cycle equals one
flight hour.
(2) For all airplanes: After the effective date of this AD, do
not install the following parts on any airplane after the
modification of the airplane as required in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and
(f)(1)(ii) of this AD or any airplane that does not have an affected
part installed:
(i) A universal joint P/N 944.61.73.012 or P/N 527.10.12.195
(except for a P/N 527.10.12.195 marked with a placard ``RT iO'').
(ii) Inspection kit P/N 500.50.12.314 purchased between March 1,
2014, and February 28, 2015.
(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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
doug.rudolph@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.:
2015-0111, dated June 16, 2015. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-2775. For service information related to this
AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH-6371
STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619
73 11; email: aircraft.com">SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; internet: https://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com. 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 July 7, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17205 Filed 7-13-15; 8:45 am]
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