Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes, 29123-29125 [2016-10872]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (h) Optional Terminating Action The concurrent accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Replacement of all heat shield insulation blankets (rub strips, heat shield pan casting, Velcro strips, aft fairing web drain sump, drain screen, and drain tubes, as applicable) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015. (2) A one-time detailed inspection for cracks and heat damage of the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, conductivity inspection for heat damage of the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, and detailed inspection for wear of heat shield primary seal, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, provided all applicable related investigative and corrective actions are done before further flight. (i) Exception to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘After the Original Issue Date of this Service Bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, dated June 7, 2013, provided that insulation blanket part number 313W5421–29 is inspected and reinstalled, or replaced with a new insulation blanket, as applicable, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, dated June 7, 2013. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, dated May 27, 2014. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 29123 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (l) Related Information AGENCY: (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425– 917–6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–54–0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015. (3) For Boeing 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. (4) You may view this service information at 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–10931 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–4256; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–002–AD; Amendment 39–18512; AD 2016–10–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227– DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes. We received reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. SUMMARY: This AD is effective June 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; Internet: https://www.elbitsystemsus.com; email: MetroTech@ M7Aerospace.com. 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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4256. DATES: 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– 4256; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and E:\FR\FM\11MYR1.SGM 11MYR1 29124 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308–3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11469). The NPRM was prompted by reports of broken elevator control rod link assemblies between the elevator torque tube and the elevator quadrant due to corrosion and lack of lubrication on M7 Aerospace SA26, SA226, and SA227 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require initial and repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 11469, March 4, 2016) 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 this 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 (81 FR 11469, March 4, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11469, March 4, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1, M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1, and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032 R1, all Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspection of the elevator control link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant for frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends) with instructions for lubrication and replacement if necessary. All of the related 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 350 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per product Action Labor cost Parts cost Inspection and lubrication ............... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170. Not applicable ................................ We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs/replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes Cost on U.S. operators $170 $59,500 that might need these repairs/ replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Labor cost Replace Rod End ......................................................... jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES Action 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Parts cost $30 Cost per product $370 distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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 E:\FR\FM\11MYR1.SGM 11MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 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. 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 airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2016–10–01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39–18512; Docket No. FAA–2016–4256; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–002–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T (B), SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2730, Elevator Control System. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this AD to require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD using the following service bulletins within the compliance times specified, unless already done: (1) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016; (2) For Models SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227– AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016; or VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 (3) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC (C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016. (g) Actions (1) If abnormally high resistance is reported when operating the elevators, before further flight after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), inspect and lubricate installed elevator control links following paragraph 2.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (2) Remove the elevator control links and inspect following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, at whichever of the following occurs first: (i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter Check inspection after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 600 hours time-in-service after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later; or (ii) Within the next 6 months after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD). (3) Repetitively remove and inspect the elevator control links not to exceed every 12 months following any inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (4) If during any inspection required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, any link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are found to have frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends), before further flight, replace the rod ends following paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the bearings following with paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end bearings (male and female) on both elevator control link assemblies following the time limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable SB, but not to exceed every 6 months, and following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, 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 (i) of this AD. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 29125 (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. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308– 3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. (j) 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) M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1, dated February 23, 2016; (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1, dated February 23, 2016; and (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032 R1, dated February 23, 2016. (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824– 9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; Internet: https:// www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2016. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD; 
Amendment 39-18512; AD 2016-10-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 
Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC 
(C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and 
SA227-TT airplanes. We received reports of failed elevator control rod 
ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. This AD requires initial 
and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod 
ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD 
to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 
78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: https://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com. 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. It 
is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4256.

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-
4256; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and

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other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, 
San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; 
email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all M7 Aerospace LLC Models 
SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, 
SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. 
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 
11469). The NPRM was prompted by reports of broken elevator control rod 
link assemblies between the elevator torque tube and the elevator 
quadrant due to corrosion and lack of lubrication on M7 Aerospace SA26, 
SA226, and SA227 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require initial and 
repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod ends and bearings 
with replacement as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the 
unsafe condition on these products.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 11469, March 4, 
2016) 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 this 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 (81 FR 11469, March 4, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11469, March 4, 2016).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, M7 
Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, 
all Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016. The 
service information describes procedures for inspection of the elevator 
control link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the 
elevator quadrant for frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/
cracked links (rod ends) with instructions for lubrication and 
replacement if necessary. All of the related 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 350 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
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Inspection and lubrication........  2 work-hours x $85     Not applicable.......            $170         $59,500
                                     per hour = $170.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs/
replacements that would be required based on the results of the 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that 
might need these repairs/replacements:

                                               On-condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replace Rod End............................  4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340.             $30            $370
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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

    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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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

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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.

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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-10-01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18512; Docket No. FAA-
2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 15, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, 
SA226-T (B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), 
SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes, all serial 
numbers, certificated in any category.

 (d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 2730, Elevator Control System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod 
ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this 
AD to require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of 
the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as 
necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition 
on these products.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD using 
the following service bulletins within the compliance times 
specified, unless already done:
    (1) For Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), and SA226-TC: M7 
Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, Issued: November 
5, 2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016;
    (2) For Models SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and 
SA227-TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, Issued: November 5, 
2015, and Revised: February 23, 2016; or
    (3) For Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B): M7 Aerospace LLC 
SB CC7-27-032 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015, and Revised: February 
23, 2016.

(g) Actions

    (1) If abnormally high resistance is reported when operating the 
elevators, before further flight after June 15, 2016 (the effective 
date of this AD), inspect and lubricate installed elevator control 
links following paragraph 2.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or 
(f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
    (2) Remove the elevator control links and inspect following 
paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings 
following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) 
of this AD, as applicable, at whichever of the following occurs 
first:
    (i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter Check inspection 
after June 15, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the 
next 600 hours time-in-service after June 15, 2016 (the effective 
date of this AD), whichever occurs later; or
    (ii) Within the next 6 months after June 15, 2016 (the effective 
date of this AD).
    (3) Repetitively remove and inspect the elevator control links 
not to exceed every 12 months following any inspection required in 
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following paragraph 2.B. (and 
2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 
2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins 
identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (4) If during any inspection required in paragraphs (g)(1), 
(g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, any link assemblies between the 
elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are found to have 
frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/cracked links (rod 
ends), before further flight, replace the rod ends following 
paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the bearings following with paragraph 
2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins 
identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end bearings (male and 
female) on both elevator control link assemblies following the time 
limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable SB, but not to exceed 
every 6 months, and following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified 
in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, 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 (i) 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.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 
Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 
308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov.

(j) 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) M7 Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, dated 
February 23, 2016;
    (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, dated February 23, 2016; 
and
    (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, dated February 23, 
2016.
    (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this 
AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, 
Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: 
https://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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 3, 2016.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10872 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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