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Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2)
of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (m)(4)(i) and
(m)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425–
917–6590; email: alan.pohl@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
31, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5579; Directorate
Identifier 2016–CE–010–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
ACTION:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008–15–
06, which applies to certain Textron
Aviation Inc. Models 175 and 175A
airplanes (type certificate previously
held by Cessna Aircraft Company). AD
2008–15–06 currently requires checking
the airplane logbook to determine if the
original engine mounting brackets have
been replaced. If the original engine
mounting brackets are still installed, the
AD requires repetitively inspecting
those brackets for cracks and replacing
any cracked engine mounting bracket
until all four original engine mounting
brackets are replaced. Replacing all four
original engine mounting brackets
terminates the actions required in AD
2008–15–06. Since we issued AD 2008–
15–06, we have determined that the
applicability needs to be changed to add
a serial number and take one out. This
proposed AD would retain the actions
required in AD 2008–15–06 and would
change the Applicability section. We are
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support, P.O. Box
7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone:
(316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 942–9006;
Internet: www.cessna.txtav.com. You
may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148.
SUMMARY:
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–2016–
5579; or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Park, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4123; fax: (316) 946–4107, email:
gary.park@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–2016–5579; Directorate Identifier
2016–CE–010–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On July 15, 2008, we issued AD 2008–
15–06, Amendment 39–15618 (73 FR
43845, July 29, 2008), (‘‘AD 2008–15–
06’’), for certain Textron Aviation Inc.
Models 175 and 175A airplanes (type
certificate previously held by Cessna
Aircraft Company). AD 2008–15–06
requires you to check the airplane
logbook to determine if the original
engine mounting brackets have been
replaced. If the original engine
mounting brackets are still installed,
this AD requires you to repetitively
inspect those brackets for cracks and
replace any cracked engine mounting
bracket. After replacing all four original
engine mounting brackets, no further
action will be required by this AD. AD
2008–15–06 resulted from a report of
the engine detaching from the firewall
on a Cessna Model 175 airplane during
landing. We issued AD 2008–15–06 to
detect and correct cracks in the engine
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mounting brackets, which could result
in failure of the engine mounting
bracket. This failure could lead to the
engine detaching from the firewall.
Actions Since AD 2008–15–06 Was
Issued
Since we issued AD 2008–15–06, we
have determined that the applicability
for Model 175A airplanes needs to be
changed. We have determined that a
serial number has been inadvertently
included in the applicability and a
serial number has been inadvertently
omitted from the applicability.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB07–2, Revision 2,
dated June 18, 2007. The service
information describes procedures for
inspecting the upper and lower engine
mounting brackets on both the left and
right sides for cracks and replacing
cracked engine mounting brackets. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain the
requirements of AD 2008–15–06 and
would add a serial number to the
applicability and take one out.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD would affect
1,218 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
each proposed inspection:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
Total cost on
U.S. operators
7.5 work-hours × $80 per hour = $600 ........................
Not applicable ...............................................................
$600
$730,800
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary proposed replacements:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per airplane
3 work-hours per bracket × $80 per hour = $240 per bracket. 4 brackets per airplane × $240 per bracket = $960.
$200 per bracket. 4 × $200 = $800
for all 4 brackets.
$440 per bracket. $1,760 to replace all 4 brackets.
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There is no estimated cost of
compliance difference between this
proposed AD and AD 2008–15–06 since
there is no change in the number of
affected airplanes or in the proposed
actions. The cost impact on the public
would be in the removal of serial
number 691 and the addition of serial
number 619.
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.
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Regulatory Findings
The Proposed Amendment
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2008–15–06, Amendment 39–15618 (73
FR 43845, July 29, 2008), and adding the
following new AD:
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Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA–
2016–5579; Directorate Identifier 2016–
CE–010.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by May 27, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2008–15–06,
Amendment 39–15618 (73 FR 43845, July 29,
2008) (‘‘AD 2008–15–06’’).
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Textron
Aviation Inc. airplane models and serial
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numbers (type certificate previously held by
Cessna Aircraft Company) that are
certificated in any category.
(1) Airplanes previously affected by AD
2008–15–06
Model
Serial Nos.
(1) 175 .........
55001
through
55703.
55704
through
56238.
28700A, 626,
and 640.
56239
through
56777.
(2) 175 .........
(3) 175 .........
(4) 175A .......
Year
manufactured
1958.
1959.
1958 and
1959.
1960.
(2) New airplane affected by this AD:
Model
Serial Nos.
175A .............
619
Year
manufactured
1960.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 71, Power Plant.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the
determination that an airplane needs to be
added to the Applicability section and an
airplane needs to be removed from the
Applicability section. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct cracks in the engine
mounting brackets, which could result in
failure of the engine mounting bracket. This
failure could lead to the engine detaching
from the firewall.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Airplane Logbook Check
(1) Check the airplane logbook to
determine if all four of the original engine
mounting brackets have been replaced. Do
the logbook check at the following
compliance time, as applicable. The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may
do this action.
(i) For airplanes previously affected by AD
2008–15–06: Within the next 30 days after
September 2, 2008 (the effective date retained
from AD 2008–15–06).
(ii) For the new airplane affected by this
AD: Within the next 30 days after the
effective date of this AD.
(2) If you can positively determine that all
four of the original engine mounting brackets
have been replaced, no further action is
required. Make an entry into the aircraft
logbook showing compliance with this
portion of the AD in accordance with 14 CFR
43.9. The owner/operator holding at least a
private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 may do this action.
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(3) If you cannot positively determine that
all four of the original engine mounting
brackets have been replaced, inspect each of
the upper and lower engine mounting
brackets on both the left and right sides for
cracks following Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB07–2, Revision 2, dated
June 18, 2007. Do the inspections at the
following compliance times, as applicable.
(i) For airplanes previous affected by AD
2008–15–06: Initially inspect within the next
12 months after September 2, 2008 (the
effective date retained from AD 2008–15–06).
If no cracks are found, repetitively inspect
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours
time-in-service (TIS) until all four of the
original engine mounting brackets are
replaced.
(ii) For the new airplane affected by this
AD: Initially inspect within the next 12
months after the effective date of this AD. If
no cracks are found, repetitively inspect
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours
TIS until all four of the original engine
mounting brackets are replaced.
(h) Engine Mounting Bracket Replacement
For all airplanes affected by this AD: If
cracks are found in any of the engine
mounting brackets during any inspection
required in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD,
including all subparagraphs, before further
flight after the inspection in which cracks are
found, replace the cracked engine mounting
bracket(s) following Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB07–2, Revision 2, dated
June 18, 2007. Replacing the cracked engine
mounting bracket terminates the repetitive
inspections required in paragraphs (g)(3)(i)
and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD only for the replaced
engine mounting bracket.
(i) Terminating Action
To terminate the repetitive inspections
required in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and (g)(3)(ii)
of this AD, you may replace all four original
engine mounting brackets following Cessna
Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB07–2,
Revision 2, dated June 18, 2007, at the
following compliance times, as applicable.
(1) For airplanes previous affected by AD
2008–15–06: At any time before or after the
initial inspection required in paragraph
(g)(3)(i) of this AD.
(2) For the new airplane affected by this
AD: At any time before or after the initial
inspection required in paragraph (g)(3)(ii) of
this AD.
(j) Engine Mounting Bracket Disposal
For all airplanes affected by this AD:
Before further flight after the engine
mounting bracket is removed for
replacement, dispose of every replaced
bracket following 14 CFR 43.10, paragraph
(c)(6), which states the following:
‘‘Mutilation. The part may be mutilated to
deter its installation in a type certificated
product. The mutilation must render the part
beyond repair and incapable of being
reworked to appear to be airworthy.’’
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
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requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2008–15–06
are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Gary Park, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4123; fax: (316) 946–4107, email: gary.park@
faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company,
Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800;
fax: (316) 942–9006; Internet:
www.cessna.txtav.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
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 April
4, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5463; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–013–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900), and Model
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of corrosion found
on the slat and flap torque tubes in the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-5579; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-010-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-15-
06, which applies to certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 175 and 175A
airplanes (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft
Company). AD 2008-15-06 currently requires checking the airplane
logbook to determine if the original engine mounting brackets have been
replaced. If the original engine mounting brackets are still installed,
the AD requires repetitively inspecting those brackets for cracks and
replacing any cracked engine mounting bracket until all four original
engine mounting brackets are replaced. Replacing all four original
engine mounting brackets terminates the actions required in AD 2008-15-
06. Since we issued AD 2008-15-06, we have determined that the
applicability needs to be changed to add a serial number and take one
out. This proposed AD would retain the actions required in AD 2008-15-
06 and would change the Applicability section. We are proposing this AD
to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Cessna
Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas
67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 942-9006; Internet:
www.cessna.txtav.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5579; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Park, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4123; fax: (316) 946-4107, email:
gary.park@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-2016-5579;
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-010-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On July 15, 2008, we issued AD 2008-15-06, Amendment 39-15618 (73
FR 43845, July 29, 2008), (``AD 2008-15-06''), for certain Textron
Aviation Inc. Models 175 and 175A airplanes (type certificate
previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company). AD 2008-15-06 requires you
to check the airplane logbook to determine if the original engine
mounting brackets have been replaced. If the original engine mounting
brackets are still installed, this AD requires you to repetitively
inspect those brackets for cracks and replace any cracked engine
mounting bracket. After replacing all four original engine mounting
brackets, no further action will be required by this AD. AD 2008-15-06
resulted from a report of the engine detaching from the firewall on a
Cessna Model 175 airplane during landing. We issued AD 2008-15-06 to
detect and correct cracks in the engine
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mounting brackets, which could result in failure of the engine mounting
bracket. This failure could lead to the engine detaching from the
firewall.
Actions Since AD 2008-15-06 Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2008-15-06, we have determined that the
applicability for Model 175A airplanes needs to be changed. We have
determined that a serial number has been inadvertently included in the
applicability and a serial number has been inadvertently omitted from
the applicability.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB07-2, Revision
2, dated June 18, 2007. The service information describes procedures
for inspecting the upper and lower engine mounting brackets on both the
left and right sides for cracks and replacing cracked engine mounting
brackets. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2008-15-06 and
would add a serial number to the applicability and take one out.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD would affect 1,218 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do each proposed inspection:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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7.5 work-hours x $80 per hour = $600......... Not applicable................. $600 $730,800
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary proposed
replacements:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane
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3 work-hours per bracket x $80 $200 per bracket. $440 per bracket.
per hour = $240 per bracket. 4 4 x $200 = $800 $1,760 to replace
brackets per airplane x $240 for all 4 all 4 brackets.
per bracket = $960. brackets.
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There is no estimated cost of compliance difference between this
proposed AD and AD 2008-15-06 since there is no change in the number of
affected airplanes or in the proposed actions. The cost impact on the
public would be in the removal of serial number 691 and the addition of
serial number 619.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2008-15-06, Amendment 39-15618 (73 FR 43845, July 29, 2008), and adding
the following new AD:
Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-5579; Directorate
Identifier 2016-CE-010.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by May 27, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2008-15-06, Amendment 39-15618 (73 FR 43845,
July 29, 2008) (``AD 2008-15-06'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. airplane
models and serial
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numbers (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft
Company) that are certificated in any category.
(1) Airplanes previously affected by AD 2008-15-06
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Model Serial Nos. Year manufactured
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(1) 175........................ 55001 through 1958.
55703.
(2) 175........................ 55704 through 1959.
56238.
(3) 175........................ 28700A, 626, and 1958 and 1959.
640.
(4) 175A....................... 56239 through 1960.
56777.
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(2) New airplane affected by this AD:
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Year
Model Serial Nos. manufactured
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175A....................................... 619 1960.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 71, Power Plant.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the determination that an airplane needs
to be added to the Applicability section and an airplane needs to be
removed from the Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks in the engine mounting brackets, which
could result in failure of the engine mounting bracket. This failure
could lead to the engine detaching from the firewall.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Airplane Logbook Check
(1) Check the airplane logbook to determine if all four of the
original engine mounting brackets have been replaced. Do the logbook
check at the following compliance time, as applicable. The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized
by section 43.7 may do this action.
(i) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2008-15-06: Within
the next 30 days after September 2, 2008 (the effective date
retained from AD 2008-15-06).
(ii) For the new airplane affected by this AD: Within the next
30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) If you can positively determine that all four of the
original engine mounting brackets have been replaced, no further
action is required. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing
compliance with this portion of the AD in accordance with 14 CFR
43.9. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may do this action.
(3) If you cannot positively determine that all four of the
original engine mounting brackets have been replaced, inspect each
of the upper and lower engine mounting brackets on both the left and
right sides for cracks following Cessna Single Engine Service
Bulletin SEB07-2, Revision 2, dated June 18, 2007. Do the
inspections at the following compliance times, as applicable.
(i) For airplanes previous affected by AD 2008-15-06: Initially
inspect within the next 12 months after September 2, 2008 (the
effective date retained from AD 2008-15-06). If no cracks are found,
repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours
time-in-service (TIS) until all four of the original engine mounting
brackets are replaced.
(ii) For the new airplane affected by this AD: Initially inspect
within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD. If no
cracks are found, repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 500 hours TIS until all four of the original engine
mounting brackets are replaced.
(h) Engine Mounting Bracket Replacement
For all airplanes affected by this AD: If cracks are found in
any of the engine mounting brackets during any inspection required
in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, before
further flight after the inspection in which cracks are found,
replace the cracked engine mounting bracket(s) following Cessna
Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB07-2, Revision 2, dated June 18,
2007. Replacing the cracked engine mounting bracket terminates the
repetitive inspections required in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and
(g)(3)(ii) of this AD only for the replaced engine mounting bracket.
(i) Terminating Action
To terminate the repetitive inspections required in paragraphs
(g)(3)(i) and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, you may replace all four
original engine mounting brackets following Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB07-2, Revision 2, dated June 18, 2007, at the
following compliance times, as applicable.
(1) For airplanes previous affected by AD 2008-15-06: At any
time before or after the initial inspection required in paragraph
(g)(3)(i) of this AD.
(2) For the new airplane affected by this AD: At any time before
or after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(3)(ii) of
this AD.
(j) Engine Mounting Bracket Disposal
For all airplanes affected by this AD: Before further flight
after the engine mounting bracket is removed for replacement,
dispose of every replaced bracket following 14 CFR 43.10, paragraph
(c)(6), which states the following: ``Mutilation. The part may be
mutilated to deter its installation in a type certificated product.
The mutilation must render the part beyond repair and incapable of
being reworked to appear to be airworthy.''
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2008-15-06 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Gary Park,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4123; fax: (316) 946-
4107, email: gary.park@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 942-9006;
Internet: www.cessna.txtav.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, 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 April 4, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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