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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0648; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–012–AD; Amendment
39–19070; AD 2017–20–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Airplanes
Discussion
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
Model P–180 airplanes. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as disbonding of the upper
and lower metal skin from the
honeycomb core on the elevator
assembly and other flight control
surfaces. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
16, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 16, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0638; or in person at Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A—Continued
Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori
d’Italia snc—16154 Genova, Italy;
Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax:
None; email: airworthiness@
piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customersupport#care. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
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://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
Docket No. FAA–2017–0648.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P–180
airplanes. The NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on June 29, 2017
(82 FR 29445). The NPRM proposed to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products and was based on
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country.
The MCAI states:
During a post flight inspection of a right
hand (RH) elevator assembly, disbonding was
detected on the upper and lower metal skin
from the honeycomb core. Subsequent
investigation identified that a manufacturing
deficiency caused the detected disbonding
and that other flight control surfaces could
potentially be affected by the same
deficiency.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could reduce the structural
stiffness of the flight control surface and
downgrade its aerodynamic characteristics,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 80–0455 to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
the affected flight control assemblies and,
depending on findings, repair or
replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires
reporting of the inspection result to PAI.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-064-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM 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:
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• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service
Bulletin N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13,
2017. This service information describes
procedures for repetitive inspections to
verify the structural integrity of the
flight control assemblies. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
103 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take 9 work-hours
per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $78,795, or $765 per product.
The scope of damage found in the
required inspections could vary
significantly from airplane to airplane.
We have no way of determining how
much damage may be found on each
airplane or the cost to repair damaged
parts on each airplane.
In addition, we have no way of
knowing how many products may need
replacement as a result of the required
inspections. The following cost
estimates were obtained directly from
the manufacturer and we estimate that
any necessary follow-on replacement
actions would cost as follows:
(i) Control surface repair: 10 workhours for a cost of $850 per product.
(ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing
Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
require parts costing $30,079, for a total
cost of $30,419.
(iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing
Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
require parts costing $30,079, for a total
cost of $30,419.
(iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 workhours and require parts costing $40,715,
for a total cost of $41,310.
(v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 workhours and require parts costing $86,050,
for a total cost of $86,645.
(vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap
Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of
$23,039.
(vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap
Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
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parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of
$23,039.
(viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 workhours and require parts costing $59,917,
for a total cost of $60,597.
(ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 workhours and require parts costing $59,917,
for a total cost of $60,597.
There is an additional 10 work-hours
that may be required for post-repair or
post-installation replacement of flight
control surface adjustments and testing,
for a total cost of $850.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to small airplanes and
domestic business jet transport
airplanes to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
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Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0648; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2017–20–13 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.:
Amendment 39–19070; Docket No.
FAA–2017–0648; Product Identifier
2017–CE–012–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective November 16, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. P–180 airplanes, serial
numbers 1002, 1004 through 1220, that are:
(1) Equipped with flight control surfaces
part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/
Ns) not listed in table 1 of PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service
Bulletin N.: 80–0455, dated: January 13, 2017
(PAI SB No. 80–0455); and
(2) certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as disbonding
of the upper and lower metal skin from the
honeycomb core on the elevator assembly
and other flight control surfaces. We are
issuing this AD to prevent structural stiffness
of the flight control surface and the
downgrade of its aerodynamic
characteristics, resulting in reduced control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (8) of this AD. The
parts affected by this AD are all left hand
(LH) forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward
flaps, main wing LH inboard flaps, main
wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH
ailerons, LH elevators, and RH elevators,
hereafter referred to as ‘‘affected control
surface’’ in this AD.
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-inservice (TIS) after November 16, 2017 (the
effective date of this AD) or within the next
200 hours TIS after the last coin tapping
inspection of the affected control surface
following PAI Non-Destructive Test Manual
(NDTM) 180–MAN–0300–01107, Chapter 51–
00–01; whichever occurs later, do a coin
tapping inspection of each affected control
surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the
intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and
(ii). Follow Part B of the Accomplishment
Instructions in PAI SB No. 80–0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at
intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
(2) If damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, before further flight, repair or replace as
necessary each damaged affected control
surface following Part B and/or C of the
Accomplishment Instructions in PAI SB No.
80–0455.
(3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of
an affected control surface as required by
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin tapping
inspection of that repaired affected control
surface. Repetitively thereafter inspect at the
intervals specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and
(ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in PAI
SB No. 80–0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at
intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS.
(4) If damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this
AD, before further flight, repair or replace as
necessary each damaged affected control
surface following the instructions in Part B
and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions
in PAI SB No. 80–0455.
(5) Repair of an affected control surface, as
required by paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD,
does not constitute terminating action for
repetitive inspections as required by this AD
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for that affected control surface, unless the
FAA-approved repair instructions specify
otherwise.
(6) Replacement of the affected part on an
airplane with a part listed in table 1 of PAI
SB No. 80–0455, constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required
by this AD for that part.
(7) You may incorporate the actions of PAI
SB No. 80–0455, into your FAA-approved
airplane inspection program (AIP) or
maintenance program (instructions for
continued airworthiness) to ensure the
continuing airworthiness of each operated
airplane.
(8) After November 16, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD), you may install on an
airplane an affected control surface not listed
in table 1 of PAI SB No. 80–0455, provided
that before further flight after installation, the
affected control surface has been inspected as
specified in this AD and found airworthy.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA).
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0045, dated
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March 9, 2017 for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0648-0002.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 80–
0455, dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES
S.p.A. service information identified in this
AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES
S.p.A.—Continued Airworthiness, Via
Pionieri e Aviatori d’Italia snc—16154
Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046;
Fax: None; email: airworthiness@
piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customersupport#care.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
addition, you can access this service
information on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0648.
(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
September 29, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 882
[Docket No. FDA–2017–N–1608]
Medical Devices; Neurological
Devices; Classification of Cranial
Motion Measurement Device;
Correction
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Final order; correction.
final order entitled ‘‘Medical Devices;
Neurological Devices; Classification of
Cranial Motion Measurement Device’’
that appeared in the Federal Register of
July 28, 2017. The final order was
published with an incorrect statement
in the preamble about whether FDA
planned to exempt the device from
premarket notification requirements.
This document corrects that error.
DATES:
Effective October 12, 2017.
Jay
Gupta, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 2611, Silver Spring,
MD 20993–0002, 301–796–2795,
jay.gupta@fda.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
In the
Federal Register of July 28, 2017 (82 FR
35069), FDA published the final order
‘‘Medical Devices; Neurological Devices;
Classification of Cranial Motion
Measurement Device.’’ The final order
published with an incorrect statement
in the preamble about whether FDA
planned to exempt the device from
premarket notification requirements
under section 510(k) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the
FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 360(k)).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Correction
In the Federal Register of July 28,
2017, in FR Doc. 2017–15895, the
following correction is made:
On page 35070, after table 1 in the third
column, the last paragraph is corrected to
read as follows:
‘‘Section 510(m) of the FD&C Act provides
that FDA may exempt a class II device from
the premarket notification requirements
under section 510(k), if FDA determines that
premarket notification is not necessary to
provide reasonable assurance of the safety
and effectiveness of the device. For this type
of device, FDA has determined that
premarket notification is necessary to
provide reasonable assurance of the safety
and effectiveness of the device. Therefore,
this device type is not exempt from
premarket notification requirements. Persons
who intend to market this type of device
must submit to FDA a premarket notification,
prior to marketing the device, which contains
information about the cranial motion
measurement device they intend to market.’’
Dated: October 4, 2017.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Product Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD; Amendment
39-19070; AD 2017-20-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PIAGGIO
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as disbonding of the upper and lower metal skin from the
honeycomb core on the elevator assembly and other flight control
surfaces. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 16, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 16,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0638; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A--Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori
d'Italia snc--16154 Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax:
None; email: airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 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 Docket No. FAA-2017-0648.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
mike.kiesov@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 certain PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 29, 2017 (82 FR 29445). The NPRM proposed to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states:
During a post flight inspection of a right hand (RH) elevator
assembly, disbonding was detected on the upper and lower metal skin
from the honeycomb core. Subsequent investigation identified that a
manufacturing deficiency caused the detected disbonding and that
other flight control surfaces could potentially be affected by the
same deficiency.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the
structural stiffness of the flight control surface and downgrade its
aerodynamic characteristics, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Piaggio Aero
Industries (PAI) issued Service Bulletin (SB) 80-0455 to provide
inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the affected flight control assemblies
and, depending on findings, repair or replacement. This [EASA] AD
also requires reporting of the inspection result to PAI.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-064-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service
Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated: January 13, 2017. This service information
describes procedures for repetitive inspections to verify the
structural integrity of the flight control assemblies. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 103 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take 9 work-hours per product to comply
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $78,795, or $765 per product.
The scope of damage found in the required inspections could vary
significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining
how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair
damaged parts on each airplane.
In addition, we have no way of knowing how many products may need
replacement as a result of the required inspections. The following cost
estimates were obtained directly from the manufacturer and we estimate
that any necessary follow-on replacement actions would cost as follows:
(i) Control surface repair: 10 work-hours for a cost of $850 per
product.
(ii) Left Hand (LH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours and
require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419.
(iii) Right Hand (RH) Forward Wing Flap Replacement: 4 work-hours
and require parts costing $30,079, for a total cost of $30,419.
(iv) LH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing
$40,715, for a total cost of $41,310.
(v) RH Aileron Assembly: 7 work-hours and require parts costing
$86,050, for a total cost of $86,645.
(vi) Main Wing LH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039.
(vii) Main Wing RH Inboard Flap Assembly: 4 work-hours and require
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parts costing $22,699, for a total cost of $23,039.
(viii) LH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing
$59,917, for a total cost of $60,597.
(ix) RH Elevator Assembly: 8 work-hours and require parts costing
$59,917, for a total cost of $60,597.
There is an additional 10 work-hours that may be required for post-
repair or post-installation replacement of flight control surface
adjustments and testing, for a total cost of $850.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes and domestic
business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy and
Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0648; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2017-20-13 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: Amendment 39-19070;
Docket No. FAA-2017-0648; Product Identifier 2017-CE-012-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 16,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. P-180
airplanes, serial numbers 1002, 1004 through 1220, that are:
(1) Equipped with flight control surfaces part numbers (P/Ns)
and serial numbers (S/Ns) not listed in table 1 of PIAGGIO AERO
INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0455, dated:
January 13, 2017 (PAI SB No. 80-0455); and
(2) certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as disbonding of
the upper and lower metal skin from the honeycomb core on the
elevator assembly and other flight control surfaces. We are issuing
this AD to prevent structural stiffness of the flight control
surface and the downgrade of its aerodynamic characteristics,
resulting in reduced control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
(8) of this AD. The parts affected by this AD are all left hand (LH)
forward flaps, right hand (RH) forward flaps, main wing LH inboard
flaps, main wing RH inboard flaps, LH ailerons, RH ailerons, LH
elevators, and RH elevators, hereafter referred to as ``affected
control surface'' in this AD.
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
November 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next
200 hours TIS after the last coin tapping inspection of the affected
control surface following PAI Non-Destructive Test Manual (NDTM)
180-MAN-0300-01107, Chapter 51-00-01; whichever occurs later, do a
coin tapping inspection of each affected control surface.
Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in
paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii). Follow Part B of the Accomplishment
Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed
600 hours TIS.
(2) If damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair or
replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following
Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-
0455.
(3) Within 50 hours TIS after the repair of an affected control
surface as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, do a coin
tapping inspection of that repaired affected control surface.
Repetitively thereafter inspect at the intervals specified in
paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD. Follow the instructions in
PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(i) Do two repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
hours TIS; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed
600 hours TIS.
(4) If damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, repair or
replace as necessary each damaged affected control surface following
the instructions in Part B and/or C of the Accomplishment
Instructions in PAI SB No. 80-0455.
(5) Repair of an affected control surface, as required by
paragraph (f)(2) or (4) of this AD, does not constitute terminating
action for repetitive inspections as required by this AD
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for that affected control surface, unless the FAA-approved repair
instructions specify otherwise.
(6) Replacement of the affected part on an airplane with a part
listed in table 1 of PAI SB No. 80-0455, constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD for that
part.
(7) You may incorporate the actions of PAI SB No. 80-0455, into
your FAA-approved airplane inspection program (AIP) or maintenance
program (instructions for continued airworthiness) to ensure the
continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane.
(8) After November 16, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), you
may install on an airplane an affected control surface not listed in
table 1 of PAI SB No. 80-0455, provided that before further flight
after installation, the affected control surface has been inspected
as specified in this AD and found airworthy.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA).
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2017-0045, dated March 9, 2017 for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0648-0002.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
(SB) No.: 80-0455, dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. service information
identified in this AD, contact PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.--
Continued Airworthiness, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia snc--16154
Genova, Italy; Telephone: +39 010 0998046; Fax: None; email:
airworthiness@piaggioaerospace.it; Internet:
www.piaggioaerospace.it/en/customer-support#care.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0648.
(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 September 29, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-21443 Filed 10-11-17; 8:45 am]
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