Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes, 29193-29196 [2016-10930]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules transactions booked at such U.S. branches and U.S. agencies or for which a payment or delivery may be made at such U.S. branches or U.S. agencies. (b) Definition of foreign bank multibranch master agreements. A foreign bank multi-branch master agreement means a master agreement that permits a U.S. branch or U.S. agency and another place of business of a foreign bank that is outside the United States to enter transactions under the agreement. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS § 252.87 Identification of Global Systemically Important Foreign Banking Organizations. (a) For purposes of this part, a top-tier foreign banking organization that is or controls a covered company (as defined at 12 CFR 243.2(f)) is a global systemically important foreign banking organization if any of the following conditions is met: (1) The top-tier foreign banking organization determines, pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section, that the top-tier foreign banking organization has the characteristics of a global systemically important banking organization under the global methodology; or (2) The Board, using information available to the Board, determines: (i) That the top-tier foreign banking organization would be a global systemically important banking organization under the global methodology; (ii) That the top-tier foreign banking organization, if it were subject to the Board’s Regulation Q, would be identified as a global systemically important BHC under § 217.402 of the Board’s Regulation Q; or (iii) That any U.S. intermediate holding company controlled by the toptier foreign banking organization, if the U.S. intermediate holding company is or were subject to § 217.402 of the Board’s Regulation Q, is or would be identified as a global systemically important BHC. (b) Each top-tier foreign banking organization that is or controls a covered company (as defined at 12 CFR 243.2(f)) shall submit to the Board by January 1 of each calendar year: (1) Notice of whether the home country supervisor (or other appropriate home country regulatory authority) of the top-tier foreign banking organization has adopted standards consistent with the global methodology; and (2) Whether the top-tier foreign banking organization or its home country supervisor has determined that the organization has the characteristics of a global systemically important banking organization under the global methodology. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 (c) A top-tier foreign banking organization that prepares or reports for any purpose the indicator amounts necessary to determine whether the toptier foreign banking organization is a global systemically important banking organization under the global methodology must use the data to determine whether the top-tier foreign banking organization has the characteristics of a global systemically important banking organization under the global methodology. (d) For purposes of this section: (1) Global methodology means the assessment methodology and the higher loss absorbency requirement for global systemically important banks issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, as updated from time to time; (2) Global systemically important foreign banking organization means a global systemically important bank, as such term is defined in the global methodology; (3) Home country means, with respect to a foreign banking organization, the country in which the foreign banking organization is chartered or incorporated; and (4) Top-tier foreign banking organization means, with respect to a foreign banking organization, the toptier foreign banking organization or, alternatively, a subsidiary of the top-tier foreign banking organization designated by the Board. § 252.88 Exclusion of Certain QFCs. (a) Exclusion of CCP-cleared QFCs. A covered entity is not required to conform a covered QFC to which a CCP is party to the requirements of §§ 252.83 or 252.84. (b) Exclusion of covered bank QFCs. A covered entity is not required to conform a covered QFC to the requirements of §§ 252.83 or 252.84 to the extent that a covered bank is required to conform the covered QFC to similar requirements of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency if the QFC is either a direct QFC to which a covered bank is a direct party or an affiliate credit enhancement to which a covered bank is the obligor. By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 3, 2016. Robert deV. Frierson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2016–11209 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 29193 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–6616; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–004–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. that are installed on airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight in icing conditions. This proposed AD would require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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. 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– 6616; 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 E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1 29194 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) 222–5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2016–6616; Directorate Identifier 2016– CE–004–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. indications during icing conditions, which could lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed. Discussion We received a report about erroneous airspeed data being transmitted from multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes on a Boeing Aircraft Company Model B717 airplane when flying in icing conditions. Investigation revealed that the pitot probes had been repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014. During the investigation, it was determined that the repaired pitot probes had constricted openings, which was caused by migration of the silver brazing material. Further investigation revealed that the brazing material migrated because the heater was not properly located during the repair process. This condition, if not corrected, could result in incorrect airspeed 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. FAA’s Determination Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes if more than one is installed. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 679 products installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspect to determine the number of defective pitot probes installed on the airplane. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... N/A N/A $57,715 We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Replace defective pitot probe ................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................................................... $6,750 $6,835 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 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: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (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. E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules 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 airworthiness directive (AD): ■ Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016–6616; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–004–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 27, 2016. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD. 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(2) DC–9–11, DC–9–12, DC–9–13, DC–9– 14, DC–9–15, DC–9–15F, DC–9–21, DC–9–31, DC–9–32, DC–9–32 (VC–9C), DC–9–32F, DC– 9–32F (C–9A, C–9B), DC–9–33F, DC–9–34, DC–9–34F, DC–9–41, DC–9–51, DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD– 83), DC–9–87 (MD–87), MD–88, MD–90–30, and 717–200. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that the pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight in icing conditions. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Do the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) through (h)(3) of this AD. If paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD have already been done before the effective date of this AD, then only paragraph (h)(3) of this AD applies. (g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot Probes Installed Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane to determine the number of pitot probes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are installed on the airplane. (h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes (1) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined that more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, within the next 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the pitot probes that are listed with pitot probes that do not have a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD so that no more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) is installed on any aircraft simultaneously. (2) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined that no more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, no further action is required E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1 29196 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. (3) As of the effective date of this, do not install on any airplane a pitot probe having a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI and has a date of August 1, 2014, or later. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth 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 (j) 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) 222– 5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2016. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–10930 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–200–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–11– 13, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11–13 currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the inspection interval s for fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSE). mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a new Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI) revision was released that incorporates nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. We have determined that these reduced intervals are necessary to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add NDI techniques to the inspection process. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– 5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. 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. 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– 6427; 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 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: eric.schrieber@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–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–200–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 June 29, 2007, we issued AD 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007– 11–13’’), for all The Boeing Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11– 13 requires revising the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the inspection intervals for fatigue cracking of PSEs. AD 2007–11–13 resulted from a revised damage tolerance analysis. We issued AD 2007–11–13 to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2007–11–13 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a new ALI revision was released that incorporates NDI techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. We have determined that these reduced intervals are necessary to address the unsafe condition. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 717–200, Report MDC–96K9063, Airworthiness E:\FR\FM\11MYP1.SGM 11MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29193-29196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10930]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI 
Aerospace, Inc. that are installed on airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong 
airspeed during flight in icing conditions. This proposed AD would 
require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected 
pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are 
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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.

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-
6616; 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

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available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort 
Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 
222-5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-004-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

    We received a report about erroneous airspeed data being 
transmitted from multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes 
on a Boeing Aircraft Company Model B717 airplane when flying in icing 
conditions.
    Investigation revealed that the pitot probes had been repaired by 
CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014. During the 
investigation, it was determined that the repaired pitot probes had 
constricted openings, which was caused by migration of the silver 
brazing material. Further investigation revealed that the brazing 
material migrated because the heater was not properly located during 
the repair process. This condition, if not corrected, could result in 
incorrect airspeed indications during icing conditions, which could 
lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only 
applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed.

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 require inspecting the airplane to determine 
the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the 
affected pitot probes if more than one is installed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 679 products installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspect to determine the number of    1 work-hour x $85 per               N/A              N/A          $57,715
 defective pitot probes installed on   hour = $85.
 the airplane.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need 
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Cost per
                 Action                                Labor cost                  Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replace defective pitot probe...........  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85....          $6,750           $6,835
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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
    (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.

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The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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):

Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 27, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Model 851AK pitot 
probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a serial 
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be 
installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraph 
(c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913, 69953, 71802, 71820, 73010, 
73406, 75549, 75555, 80491, 83809, 84200, 84495, 84911, 84922, 
85317, 85731, 87225, 87234, 87235, 87241, 87272, 87512, 87551, 
87909, 88912, 90538, 91606, 93291, 93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 
93948, 93960, 94258, 94304, 94559, 94814, 94819, 95150, 95849, 
97405, 99498, 99509, 100105, 100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 101374, 
101500, 102054, 102309, 102502, 104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 
106905, 107251, 107406, 107450, 107887, 108174, 108302, 108858, 
108859, 108967, 108970, 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128, 109393, 
109394, 109467, 109474, 109488, 109521, 109524, 109537, 109577, 
109795, 109798, 109799, 109810, 109946, 109954, 109958, 109962, 
109996, 110323, 110324, 110327, 110338, 110611, 110626, 110880, 
110895, 110956, 111061, 111066, 111315, 111320, 111432, 111561, 
111571, 111578, 111802, 111807, 112229, 112280, 112497, 112646, 
112657, 112677, 112779, 112781, 112783, 112979, 112993, 113025, 
113026, 113129, 113151, 113382, 113721, 113758, 113837, 113838, 
113843, 113845, 113920, 113934, 114130, 114147, 114152, 114157, 
114223, 114376, 114572, 114813, 114869, 114959, 114962A, 114966, 
115428, 115713, 116249, 116253, 116255, 116271, 116424, 116557, 
116734, 116792, 116994, 117022, 117144, 117310, 117412, 117414, 
117426, 117427, 117428, 117587, 117961, 118111, 118234, 118331, 
118637, 118639, 118770, 118938, 119115, 119281, 119290, 119414, 
119441, 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737, 119852, 120456, 120461, 
120728, 120823, 120825, 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041, 121110, 
121116, 121145, 121172, 121320, 121322, 121524, 121834, 121852, 
122662, 122934, 122935, 123286, 123289, 123330, 123745, 123746, 
123753, 123767, 124144, 124385, 124390, 124396, 124890, 125016, 
125021, 125077, 125163, 125174, 126785, 127449, 127894, 127899, 
128302, 128307, 129503, 130371, 130377, 130688, 131422, 131423, 
131752, 132065, 132067, 132297, 132825, 133103, 133161, 133220, 
133291, 133310, 133394, 133396, 133512, 133521, 134102, 134403, 
134535, 134537, 134639, 134675, 134681, 135136, 135234, 135246, 
135250, 135554, 135561, 135568, 135735, 135743, 136075, 136208, 
137049, 137398, 137543, 137544, 137642, 139076, 139081, 139433, 
139444, 139691, 139694, 139759, 139763, 139971, 139976, 140188, 
140565, 140643, 140649, 140650, 141161, 141356, 141362, 141497, 
141501, 141605, 141607, 142426, 142765, 142774, 142775, 143405, 
143409, 143411, 143418, 143816, 143818, 143988, 143992, 143999, 
144591, 144814, 144816, 144976, 146116, 146835, 147421, 148524, 
148765, 148777, 149460, 149464, 149510, 149941, 150206, 150211, 
150212, 150214, 150542, 150725, 151086, 151095, 151493, 152097, 
152819, 152922, 152969, 152974, 152981, 153232, 153453, 153625, 
153628, 153635, 153641, 153956, 153962, 153966, 153984, 154007, 
154156, 154704, 154721, 154738, 154741, 155003, 155042, 155045, 
155238, 155278, 155517, 156022, 156025, 156222, 156526, 156529, 
156672, 157023, 157137, 157143, 158393, 158790, 158797, 159033, 
159036, 159413, 159440, 159891, 160000, 160002, 160456, 160459, 
160463, 160466, 160468, 161137, 161139, 161159, 161177, 161184, 
161185, 161363, 161364, 161366, 162376, 162384, 162674, 162682, 
162685, 162688, 163176, 163178, 163181, 163557, 163559, 163602, 
164279, 164746, 164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259, 165459, 
165805, 166235, 166324, 166325, 166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 
166608, 166671, 166673, 166892, 167030, 167035, 167037, 167182, 
167341, 167556, 167559, 167705, 167707, 167709, 167763, 167764, 
167765, 167766, 167811, 195627, 195628, 195706, 195707, 195710, 
195796, 195833, 195876, 196041, 196042, 196045, 196137, 196234, 
196397, 196400, 196401, 196403, 196498, 196500, 196761, 197097, 
197140, 197143, 197238, 197657, 197874, 198528, 198687, 198775, 
198788, 198872, 199034, 199042, 199187, 199441, 199613, 199616, 
199669, 200293, 200324, 200534, 200535, 200538, 200737, 200738, 
200793, 200830, 200834, 200872, 201576, 201685, 201733, 201892, 
201893, 201964, 202053, 202305, 202306, 202469, 202471, 202472, 
202596, 202625, 202633, 202760, 202879, 202901, 203010, 203016, 
204629, 204665, 204714, 204820, 204821, 204822, 205249, 205253, 
205329, 205335, 205526, 205527, 205529, 205700, 205882, 205967, 
206273, 206406, 206436, 206441, 206646, 207019, 207020, 207021, 
207364, 207369, 207683, 207684, 207837, 207849, 207850, 208206, 
208381, 208394, 208396, 208543, 209148, 209698, 209704, 209707, 
212176, 212525, 212697, 212700, 213952, 213953, 214085, 214089, 
214144, 214795, 214803, 215392, 215476, 216214, 216509, 216951, 
216955, 216957, 217368, 217369, 217382, 217441, 217708, 217805, 
218112, 218610, 218613, 218757, 218761, 218958, 218965, 218967, 
218970, 218976, 219226, 219228, 219233, 219236, 219411, 219418, 
219832, 219840, 220990, 220991, 221197, 221286, 221635, 224540, 
224700, 224701, 224704, 224707, 224876, 225257, 225262, 225586, 
225910, 225974, 226133, 226136, 226465, 226466, 226467, 227159, 
227174, 227836, 227837, 229277, 230190, 230191, 230192, 230193, 
231082, 232015, 232681, 232684, 234534, 235621, 235628, 238097, 
239755, 239760, 239956, 242109, 242998, 243350, 243351, 245230, 
246792, 246851, 247007, 247302, 250747, 256327, 258614, 258861, 
258865, 260508, 262743, 262744, 263643, 263644, 263645, 263651, 
263700, 264117, 264119, 264122, 264123, 264125, 264193, 264738, 
265208, 265210, 265655, 265656, 265657, 265658, 268055, 268562, 
268564, 268565, 268566, 272372, 272592, 275276, 275663, 280433, 
280435, and 296902.
    (2) DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-
21, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-
9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, DC-9-51, DC-9-81 (MD-81), 
DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, MD-90-30, 
and 717-200.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that the pitot probes are 
indicating the wrong airspeed during flight in icing conditions. We 
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

(f) Compliance

    Do the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) through (h)(3) of 
this AD. If paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD have 
already been done before the effective date of this AD, then only 
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD applies.

 (g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot Probes Installed

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the 
airplane to determine the number of pitot probes identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are installed on the airplane.

(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes

    (1) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if it is determined that more than one pitot probe identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, within the 
next 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the pitot 
probes that are listed with pitot probes that do not have a serial 
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD so that no more than 
one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) is installed on any 
aircraft simultaneously.
    (2) After the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if it is determined that no more than one pitot probe identified in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, no further 
action is required

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except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
    (3) As of the effective date of this, do not install on any 
airplane a pitot probe having a serial number listed in paragraph 
(c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI and has a date 
of August 1, 2014, or later.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth 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 (j) 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jonathan Kim, 
Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 
222-5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2016.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10930 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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