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Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3095,
Revision 01, dated July 28, 2014; Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–52–4101, Revision 01,
dated July 28, 2014; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–52–5023, Revision 01, dated
July 28, 2014; as applicable; provided that
the next inspection of all frame fork areas,
frame head areas, and outer skin area of each
affected aft cargo door is accomplished
within 550 flight cycles after that inspection
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of SB A330–52–3095, R02; SB
A340–52–4101, R02; or SB A340–52–5023,
R02, as applicable.
(5) Where Airbus Service Bulletins A330–
52–3095, Revision 01, dated July 28, 2014;
A340–52–4101, Revision 01, dated July 28,
2014; A340–52–5020, Revision 01, dated July
9, 2014; and A340–52–5023, Revision 01,
dated July 28, 2014; refers to using fasteners
having P/N ASNA2657, this AD also allows
the use of alternative HST11 series fasteners.
(t) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 certification
office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (u)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (p) of this AD: If
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(u) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
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2016–0188, dated September 21, 2016;
corrected September 22, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0713.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (v)(4) and (v)(5) of this AD.
(v) 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) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3087,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
February 18, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3095,
Revision 02, including Appendices 01 and
02, dated February 19, 2016.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3105, dated February 15, 2016.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3106, dated February 24, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3110,
dated February 15, 2016.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3111, dated February 15, 2016.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3112, dated February 24, 2016.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3113, dated February 15, 2016.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3114, dated February 15, 2016.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3115,
dated April 20, 2016.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3116, dated April 20, 2016.
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3117, dated April 20, 2016.
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
3118, dated April 20, 2016.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4095, Revision 02, including Appendix 01,
dated November 27, 2015.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4101, Revision 02, including Appendices 01
and 02, dated November 27, 2015.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4108, dated February 15, 2016.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4109, dated February 25, 2016.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4113, dated February 15, 2016.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4114, dated February 15, 2016.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4115, dated February 19, 2016.
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4118, dated April 20, 2016.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4119, dated April 20, 2016.
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4120, dated April 20, 2016.
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(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
4121, dated April 20, 2016.
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
5020, Revision 02, including Appendices 01
and 02, dated November 27, 2015.
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
5023, Revision 02, including Appendices 01
and 02, dated November 27, 2015.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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 January
11, 2018.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–01803 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6616; Product
Identifier 2016–CE–004–AD; Amendment
39–19177; AD 2018–03–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount
Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK
pitot probes that were repaired by CSI
Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013
and July 2014 that are installed on
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that certain pitot probes are
indicating the wrong airspeed during
flight. This AD requires inspecting the
airplane to determine the number of
affected pitot probes installed and
replacing the affected pitot probes. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 16,
2018.
SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6616; or in person at the Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
The AD docket contains this final
rule, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
5527) is 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:
Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort
Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas
76177–1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131;
fax: (817) 222–5245; email:
jonathan.kim@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 Rosemount Aerospace Model
851AK pitot probes that were repaired
by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January
2013 and July 2014 that are installed on
airplanes. The NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on May 11, 2016
(81 FR 29193). The NPRM was
prompted by a report that certain pitot
probes are indicating the wrong
airspeed during flight. The NPRM
proposed to require inspecting the
airplane to determine the number of
affected pitot probes installed and
replacing the affected pitot probes. We
are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect
airspeed indications during flight,
which could lead to loss of control. Due
to design redundancy, this is only
applicable if more than one deficient
probe is installed.
Comments
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We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the AD
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) supported the
proposed AD as written.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
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Request To Revise the Description of
the Unsafe Condition
Andy Feely of CSI Aerospace, Inc.
(CSI) stated that they do not have any
data which confirms that the inaccurate
airspeed occurred during flight ‘‘in icing
conditions.’’
The commenter also stated that in the
proposed AD, in the Summary,
Discussion, and paragraph (e) Unsafe
Condition sections, several references
are made to the reported problem
occurring ‘‘in icing conditions.’’ CSI
does not have any data to support this
statement. This statement is
inconsistent with the field data that CSI
has been able to collect. CSI has
communicated with affected operators
and has been unable to confirm
experiences of inaccurate airspeed
reporting during flight ‘‘in icing
conditions.’’ CSI has a service difficulty
report (SDR) where the airplane had
varying airspeed indications from the
airspeed indication systems (pitot
probes), however, it does not contain a
report of icing conditions.
The commenter requested removing
all references to ‘‘icing conditions’’
throughout the final rule AD action.
We partially agree with the
commenter. We agree to remove the
language ‘‘icing conditions’’ from the
Summary, Discussion, and paragraph (e)
of the AD because the SDR report that
prompted the AD action does not
provide meteorological conditions.
However, we disagree that icing
conditions do not contribute to the
unsafe condition. There is evidence that
the migrated braze material may present
a non-conforming, forward facing
surface inside the pitot throat on which
ice crystals may accumulate when they
make contact and could lead to the
incorrect airspeed indications.
We have changed the AD as indicated
above.
Request To Clarify Summary
Andy Feely of CSI stated that there is
a specific time period that the affected
pitot probes were repaired by CSI.
The commenter requested that the
specific time period of between January
2013 and July 2014 be added in the
Summary section of the final rule AD
action to clarify the applicability of the
affected pitot probes and to be
consistent with the dates in the
Discussion section of the proposed AD.
We agree with the commenter. We
have changed this AD action based on
this comment.
Request To Revise the FAA’s
Determination Section
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the
FAA’s Determination section in the
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proposed AD does not accurately reflect
the scope of the unsafe condition. It
implies a more widespread problem.
Through CSI’s immediate actions taken,
once notified of the initial report (March
2014), all suspect serial numbers of the
affected pitot probes were identified and
located. All affected customers were
notified and were provided instructions
to inspect, scrap, return and/or replace
the suspect probes. The commenter also
stated that it is his opinion that this
condition is not ‘‘likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design’’ because the probes were
located, contained, and monitored.
The commenter requested a revision
to this section to more accurately
indicate the scope of the unsafe
condition.
We do not agree with the commenter.
In 14 CFR, section 39.5, the FAA is
required to issue an AD when we find
that an unsafe condition exists in a
product and the condition is likely to
exist or develop in other products of the
same type design. We have determined
that this AD meets these requirements.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Request To Revise the Applicability
Section
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the
Applicability section should include a
statement to clarify the time period to
narrow the actual scope of the problem
and to be consistent with the dates
stated in the Discussion section of the
proposed AD. The commenter also
stated that pitot probes re-repaired after
August 1, 2014, are no longer part of the
affected probes.
The commenter requested that
paragraph (c) of the final rule AD be
revised to add the specific time period
the affected probes were repaired by CSI
and to specify the serial numbers of
pitot probes repaired after August 1,
2014, which are no longer part of the
affected probes.
We partially agree with the
commenter. We agree with including a
statement in the Applicability section
that suspect probes that were rerepaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after
August 1, 2014, are not at risk because
corrective actions have been taken to
address the unsafe condition. We have
changed the final rule AD action to add
the serial numbers of the re-repaired
probes to the Applicability section.
Because we are relaxing the requirement
to allow probes to be re-repaired after
August 2014 and CSI is confident that
these probes were re-repaired after
August 2014, this does not add any
additional burden to operators.
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We disagree with removing the serial
numbers of re-repaired pitot probes
from the Applicability section because
we do not want to omit serial numbers
from the final rule AD action based on
claims that affected parts are already in
compliance with the actions of the
proposed AD. The original list of serial
numbers provided in the proposed AD
did not include serial numbers of rerepaired probes, but we have added
them to the final rule AD action. Again,
adding these serial numbers does not
impose a burden on the public and this
AD only documents those serial
numbers that originally had the unsafe
condition. All airplanes that had probes
previously repaired would not be
subject to any actions of this AD other
than the requirement to assure that no
suspect probe is installed in the future.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this part of the comment.
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Request To Correct Serial Number of
Affect Pitot Probe
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the
serial number of pitot probe 88912 in
the proposed AD is incorrect.
The commenter requested the serial
number be corrected to 88192 in the
final rule AD action.
We agree with the commenter and
have changed this AD action based on
this comment.
Request To Allow Maintenance Records
Review
Andy Feely of CSI and Ryan Hall of
Delta Air Lines stated that operators
who have serial number traceability of
the affected pitot probes fully
documented in their maintenance
records should be permitted to do a
records review in order to determine
location and number of affected probes
installed on their airplane(s).
The commenters requested that
paragraph (g) of the final rule AD action
be changed to include a review of the
maintenance records in lieu of a
physical inspection of the airplane if the
serial number and repair date of the
pitot probe can be positively identified.
We agree with the commenter. Many
operators keep thorough maintenance
records that make it possible to
positively identify the serial number of
the affected probe and the repair date
from a review their maintenance
records.
We have changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Request To Clarify Compliance
Andy Feely of CSI stated it is not
initially clear to owners/operators who
have determined, either through
inspection of the airplane, through
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maintenance records review, or that
action was already taken before the
effective date of this AD to assure that
no more than one affected probe
remains on the airplane and that two
out of the three pitot probes installed on
their airplane are not affected are in
compliance with certain portions of the
proposed AD.
The commenter requested an
additional statement be added to
paragraph (g) of the final rule AD action
to clarify that no further action is
required except for the ongoing
requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this
final rule AD action if airplane
inspection or maintenance records
review reveals that no more than one
affected probe remains on the airplane.
We agree with the commenter and
have changed this AD action based on
this comment.
Request To Clarify Replacement
Requirement
Andy Feely of CSI stated that in the
proposed AD it is unclear when the
replacement of the affected pitot probes
is required.
The commenter requested to have the
words ‘‘after the effective date of this
AD’’ removed from paragraph (h)(1) of
the final rule AD action.
We do not agree with the commenter.
If it is determined that the pitot probes
are required to be replaced, as specified
in paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD,
the operator will have two months after
the effective date of the final rule AD
action to do so.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Request To Remove Certain Pitot
Probes From the Applicability
Andy Feely of CSI stated that as a
result of the aggressive voluntary
corrective action plan by CSI and the
airlines, the serial number listing of the
affected pitot probes has been greatly
reduced.
The commenter stated that robust
traceability by serial number, delivery
date, and customer, have allowed CSI
and its customers the ability to
proactively remove the affected probes
for re-repair or scrap. CSI maintains
very tight coordination with the affected
customers and is aware of the status of
all affected pitot probes.
The commenter has requested that
many of the pitot probes listed in the
Applicability section be removed from
the final rule AD action.
We do not agree with the commenter.
We disagree with removing the serial
numbers of re-repaired or scrapped pitot
probes from the Applicability section of
the final rule AD action because we do
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not want to omit serial numbers based
on claims that affected parts are already
in compliance. We acknowledge that
CSI has made significant efforts to
remove all affected pitot probes from the
fleet and to communicate their efforts to
the FAA; however, after their effort was
complete, approximately 100 pitot
probes could not be accounted for.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
for Replacement
Robert Holcomb of American Airlines
stated that the final rule AD should take
into account the burden of costs
associated with acquiring additional
spares to meet the two-month
replacement compliance time.
The commenter stated that American
Airlines owns 197 of the affected pitot
probes. Of the 197 affected pitot probes,
83 are on active airplanes and 21 of
those have been re-repaired. The
commenter also stated that American
Airlines has not had any failures of the
affected pitot probes and currently has
87 active airplanes with potential to
have an affected pitot probe installed.
The commenter requested increasing
the replacement compliance time to 6
months based on lack of failures on the
MD80 fleet, current spare constraints,
and turnaround time of re-repaired pitot
probes.
We do not agree with the commenter.
We received a report about erroneous
airspeed data being transmitted from
multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model
851AK pitot probes repaired by CSI
when installed on a Boeing Aircraft
Company Model B717 airplane. Because
we cannot say with certainty when or
where this unsafe condition will
manifest in the pitot probe, we are
unable to increase the replacement
compliance time to six months without
additional justification. If operators
have substantiating data to demonstrate
that an acceptable level of safety has
been met with a change in compliance
time or other changes to this AD, we
will consider an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) to the final rule AD
action on a case by case basis. We do
not provide costs beyond initial work
hours and parts costs. Therefore,
accounting for costs associated with
acquiring spares is beyond the scope of
our policy.
We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Request To Clarify Exclusion of Certain
Pitot Probes From the Applicability
Ryan Hall of Delta Air Lines stated
that it is not clear in the Applicability
section of the proposed AD that pitot
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probes repaired by CSI on or after
August 1, 2014, are not part of the
applicability.
The commenter stated that paragraph
(c) of proposed rule AD applies to pitot
probes that were repaired by CSI and
have a serial number listed in paragraph
(c)(1) of this AD that are known to be
installed on aircraft. However,
paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD
contains the phrase, ‘unless it has been
repaired by CSI and has a date of August
1, 2014, or later.
The commenter requested that the
Applicability section of the final rule
AD action be revised to include the
statement excluding pitot probes
repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after
August 1, 2014, from the applicability.
We agree with the commenter and
have changed this AD action based on
this comment.
Request To Add Removal Requirement
Ralph Isaacson stated that the laser
etching, which identifies the
manufacturer and serial number, is
eventually worn off by environmental
conditions, usage, and age.
The commenter stated that in some
instances the pitot probes will require
removal from the fuselage to clearly
identify the mechanically stamped
serial number at the inner base of the
probe.
The commenter requested that a
requirement for removing the pitot
probes in order to identify the
overhauled pitot probes serial numbers
should be added to the final rule AD
action.
We partially agree with the
commenter. We agree with the
possibility that the serial number may
not be legible on the outside of the pitot
probe because of environmental
conditions, usage, age, etc. However, we
disagree with adding a requirement to
remove the pitot probe during every
inspection. If the serial number is
legible from the outside of the pitot
probe, this may add an unnecessary
burden to the operators. Also, some
operators are capable of positively
identifying the serial number of the
affected pitot probe and the repair date
from a review of maintenance records.
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We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 679
products installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Parts
cost
Action
Labor cost
Inspect to determine the number of defective
pitot probes installed on the airplane.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that will be
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
Cost per
product
N/A
N/A
Cost on U.S.
operators
$57,715
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace defective pitot probe .......................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
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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
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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, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet
transport airplanes, and associated
appliances to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
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Parts cost
$6,750
Cost per
product
$6,835
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
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(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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):
■
2018–03–04 Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.:
Amendment 39–19177; Docket No.
FAA–2016–6616; Product Identifier
2016–CE–004–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 16, 2018.
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(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. Pitot probes that
were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. that
have a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later,
are excluded from the applicability.
(1) 24352, 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913,
69953, 71007, 71802, 71820, 73010, 73406,
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87234, 87235, 87241, 87272, 87512, 87551,
87909, 88192, 88622, 90538, 91606, 93291,
93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 93948, 93960,
94258, 94304, 94559, 94814, 94819, 95150,
95849, 97405, 98194, 99498, 99509, 100105,
100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 101374,
101500, 102037, 102054, 102309, 102502,
104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 106905,
107251, 107405, 107406, 107450, 107887,
108174, 108302, 108858, 108859, 108967,
108970, 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128,
109383, 109393, 109394, 109467, 109474,
109488, 109521, 109524, 109537, 109577,
109795, 109798, 109799, 109808, 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,
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112280, 112343, 112497, 112646, 112657,
112677, 112779, 112781, 112783, 112979,
112993, 113025, 113026, 113129, 113151,
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113843, 113845, 113920, 113934, 114130,
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114376, 114572, 114813, 114869, 114872,
114959, 114962A, 114966, 115428, 115713,
116046, 116249, 116253, 116255, 116271,
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117022, 117144, 117164, 117310, 117412,
117414, 117426, 117427, 117428, 117587,
117961, 118111, 118119, 118234, 118331,
118637, 118639, 118770, 118938, 119115,
119281, 119290, 119414, 119441, 119496,
119587, 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737,
119852, 120456, 120461, 120728, 120823,
120825, 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041,
121110, 121116, 121145, 121172, 121320,
121322, 121524, 121661, 121834, 121852,
122286, 122662, 122843,122934, 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, 133313,
133394, 133396, 133512, 133521, 134100,
134102, 134403, 134535, 134537, 134639,
134675, 134681, 135136, 135234, 135246,
135250, 135554, 135561, 135568, 135735,
135743, 136075, 136208, 137049, 137398,
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139433, 139444, 139691, 139694, 139759,
139763, 139971, 139976, 140188, 140563,
140565, 140643, 140649, 140650, 141161,
141356, 141362, 141497, 141501, 141605,
141607, 142426, 142765, 142774, 142775,
143070, 143405, 143409, 143411, 143418,
143816, 143818, 143988, 143992, 143999,
144591, 144814, 144816, 144976, 144977,
146116, 146835, 147421, 148524, 148765,
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150542, 150725, 151077, 151086, 151095,
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153454, 153625, 153628, 153635, 153641,
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154156, 154704, 154721, 154738, 154741,
155003, 155042, 155045, 155238, 155278,
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158393, 158790, 158797, 159033, 159036,
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160006, 160456, 160459, 160463, 160466,
160468, 161137, 161139, 161159, 161177,
161184, 161185, 161363, 161364, 161366,
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162688, 163176, 163178, 163181, 163557,
163559, 163602, 164217, 164279, 164746,
164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259,
165459, 165805, 166235, 166324, 166325,
166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 166608,
166671, 166673, 166892, 167029, 167030,
167035, 167037, 167182, 167341, 167556,
167559, 167705, 167707, 167709, 167763,
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195628, 195706, 195707, 195710, 195796,
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196137, 196234, 196397, 196400, 196401,
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204629, 204665, 204714, 204820, 204821,
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277554, 280433, 280435, 296902, 298059,
and 298843.
(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. We are issuing this AD
to prevent incorrect airspeed indications
during flight, which could lead to loss of
control. Due to design redundancy, this is
only applicable if more than one deficient
probe is installed.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified. If the actions
required in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this
AD have already been done before March 16,
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paragraph (h)(2) of this AD applies.
(g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot
Probes Installed
Within 30 days after March 16, 2018 (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. This
inspection can be performed through a
review of maintenance records in lieu of a
physical inspection of the product if the
serial number and repair date can be
positively identified from the review. If the
serial number cannot be positively identified
from a review of the aircraft’s maintenance
records or from the outside of the airplane,
this may require the pitot probe to be
removed from the fuselage to view the serial
number at the inner base of the probe. 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 except for the ongoing
requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
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(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes
(1) If it is determined that more than one
pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of
this AD is installed on the airplane during
the inspection required in paragraph (g) of
this AD, within the next 2 months after
March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this
AD), do one of the following so that no more
than one pitot probe identified in paragraph
(c)(1) of this AD is installed on any aircraft
simultaneously.
(i) 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;
or
(ii) Replace the pitot probes that are listed
with one that has been properly repaired, and
if repaired by CSI, has a repair date of August
1, 2014, or later. This can be done by having
the existing pitot probe repaired by CSI
Aerospace, Inc.
(2) As of March 16, 2018 (the effective date
of this AD), 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
properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI
Aerospace, Inc., has a repair date of August
1, 2014, or later.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch,
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 Branch, 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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer,
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1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817)
222–5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 2, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–02550 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0279; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASO–10]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Johnson City, TN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Johnson City,
TN, to accommodate new area
navigation (RNAV) global positioning
system (GPS) standard instrument
approach procedures (SIAPs) serving
Johnson City Medical Center Heliport.
Controlled airspace is necessary for the
safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the
heliport.
SUMMARY:
Effective 0901 UTC, March 29,
2018. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
DATES:
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published yearly and effective on
September 15.
John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
Class E airspace at Johnson City Medical
Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN, to
support IFR operations under standard
instrument approach procedures at the
heliport.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (82 FR 24268, May 26, 2017)
for Docket No. FAA–2017–0279 to
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport,
Johnson City, TN, due to the new RNAV
(GPS) standard instrument approach
procedures for IFR operations at the
heliport. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document proposes to amend
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 3, 2017, and effective
September 15, 2017. FAA Order
7400.11B is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5700-5705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Product Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD; Amendment
39-19177; AD 2018-03-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI
Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014 that are installed
on airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that certain pitot
probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight. This AD
requires inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected
pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 16, 2018.
[[Page 5701]]
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 Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is 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: Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort
Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-
1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 222-5245; email:
[email protected].
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 Rosemount Aerospace Model
851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between
January 2013 and July 2014 that are installed on airplanes. The NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2016 (81 FR 29193).
The NPRM was prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are
indicating the wrong airspeed during flight. The NPRM proposed to
require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected
pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during
flight, which could lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy,
this is only applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the AD
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) supported the
proposed AD as written.
We have not changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Revise the Description of the Unsafe Condition
Andy Feely of CSI Aerospace, Inc. (CSI) stated that they do not
have any data which confirms that the inaccurate airspeed occurred
during flight ``in icing conditions.''
The commenter also stated that in the proposed AD, in the Summary,
Discussion, and paragraph (e) Unsafe Condition sections, several
references are made to the reported problem occurring ``in icing
conditions.'' CSI does not have any data to support this statement.
This statement is inconsistent with the field data that CSI has been
able to collect. CSI has communicated with affected operators and has
been unable to confirm experiences of inaccurate airspeed reporting
during flight ``in icing conditions.'' CSI has a service difficulty
report (SDR) where the airplane had varying airspeed indications from
the airspeed indication systems (pitot probes), however, it does not
contain a report of icing conditions.
The commenter requested removing all references to ``icing
conditions'' throughout the final rule AD action.
We partially agree with the commenter. We agree to remove the
language ``icing conditions'' from the Summary, Discussion, and
paragraph (e) of the AD because the SDR report that prompted the AD
action does not provide meteorological conditions. However, we disagree
that icing conditions do not contribute to the unsafe condition. There
is evidence that the migrated braze material may present a non-
conforming, forward facing surface inside the pitot throat on which ice
crystals may accumulate when they make contact and could lead to the
incorrect airspeed indications.
We have changed the AD as indicated above.
Request To Clarify Summary
Andy Feely of CSI stated that there is a specific time period that
the affected pitot probes were repaired by CSI.
The commenter requested that the specific time period of between
January 2013 and July 2014 be added in the Summary section of the final
rule AD action to clarify the applicability of the affected pitot
probes and to be consistent with the dates in the Discussion section of
the proposed AD.
We agree with the commenter. We have changed this AD action based
on this comment.
Request To Revise the FAA's Determination Section
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the FAA's Determination section in
the proposed AD does not accurately reflect the scope of the unsafe
condition. It implies a more widespread problem. Through CSI's
immediate actions taken, once notified of the initial report (March
2014), all suspect serial numbers of the affected pitot probes were
identified and located. All affected customers were notified and were
provided instructions to inspect, scrap, return and/or replace the
suspect probes. The commenter also stated that it is his opinion that
this condition is not ``likely to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design'' because the probes were located, contained, and
monitored.
The commenter requested a revision to this section to more
accurately indicate the scope of the unsafe condition.
We do not agree with the commenter. In 14 CFR, section 39.5, the
FAA is required to issue an AD when we find that an unsafe condition
exists in a product and the condition is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design. We have determined that this AD
meets these requirements.
We have not changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Revise the Applicability Section
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the Applicability section should
include a statement to clarify the time period to narrow the actual
scope of the problem and to be consistent with the dates stated in the
Discussion section of the proposed AD. The commenter also stated that
pitot probes re-repaired after August 1, 2014, are no longer part of
the affected probes.
The commenter requested that paragraph (c) of the final rule AD be
revised to add the specific time period the affected probes were
repaired by CSI and to specify the serial numbers of pitot probes
repaired after August 1, 2014, which are no longer part of the affected
probes.
We partially agree with the commenter. We agree with including a
statement in the Applicability section that suspect probes that were
re-repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after August 1, 2014, are not at
risk because corrective actions have been taken to address the unsafe
condition. We have changed the final rule AD action to add the serial
numbers of the re-repaired probes to the Applicability section. Because
we are relaxing the requirement to allow probes to be re-repaired after
August 2014 and CSI is confident that these probes were re-repaired
after August 2014, this does not add any additional burden to
operators.
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We disagree with removing the serial numbers of re-repaired pitot
probes from the Applicability section because we do not want to omit
serial numbers from the final rule AD action based on claims that
affected parts are already in compliance with the actions of the
proposed AD. The original list of serial numbers provided in the
proposed AD did not include serial numbers of re-repaired probes, but
we have added them to the final rule AD action. Again, adding these
serial numbers does not impose a burden on the public and this AD only
documents those serial numbers that originally had the unsafe
condition. All airplanes that had probes previously repaired would not
be subject to any actions of this AD other than the requirement to
assure that no suspect probe is installed in the future.
We have not changed this AD action based on this part of the
comment.
Request To Correct Serial Number of Affect Pitot Probe
Andy Feely of CSI stated that the serial number of pitot probe
88912 in the proposed AD is incorrect.
The commenter requested the serial number be corrected to 88192 in
the final rule AD action.
We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based
on this comment.
Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review
Andy Feely of CSI and Ryan Hall of Delta Air Lines stated that
operators who have serial number traceability of the affected pitot
probes fully documented in their maintenance records should be
permitted to do a records review in order to determine location and
number of affected probes installed on their airplane(s).
The commenters requested that paragraph (g) of the final rule AD
action be changed to include a review of the maintenance records in
lieu of a physical inspection of the airplane if the serial number and
repair date of the pitot probe can be positively identified.
We agree with the commenter. Many operators keep thorough
maintenance records that make it possible to positively identify the
serial number of the affected probe and the repair date from a review
their maintenance records.
We have changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Clarify Compliance
Andy Feely of CSI stated it is not initially clear to owners/
operators who have determined, either through inspection of the
airplane, through maintenance records review, or that action was
already taken before the effective date of this AD to assure that no
more than one affected probe remains on the airplane and that two out
of the three pitot probes installed on their airplane are not affected
are in compliance with certain portions of the proposed AD.
The commenter requested an additional statement be added to
paragraph (g) of the final rule AD action to clarify that no further
action is required except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph
(h)(2) of this final rule AD action if airplane inspection or
maintenance records review reveals that no more than one affected probe
remains on the airplane.
We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based
on this comment.
Request To Clarify Replacement Requirement
Andy Feely of CSI stated that in the proposed AD it is unclear when
the replacement of the affected pitot probes is required.
The commenter requested to have the words ``after the effective
date of this AD'' removed from paragraph (h)(1) of the final rule AD
action.
We do not agree with the commenter. If it is determined that the
pitot probes are required to be replaced, as specified in paragraph
(h)(1) of the proposed AD, the operator will have two months after the
effective date of the final rule AD action to do so.
We have not changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Remove Certain Pitot Probes From the Applicability
Andy Feely of CSI stated that as a result of the aggressive
voluntary corrective action plan by CSI and the airlines, the serial
number listing of the affected pitot probes has been greatly reduced.
The commenter stated that robust traceability by serial number,
delivery date, and customer, have allowed CSI and its customers the
ability to proactively remove the affected probes for re-repair or
scrap. CSI maintains very tight coordination with the affected
customers and is aware of the status of all affected pitot probes.
The commenter has requested that many of the pitot probes listed in
the Applicability section be removed from the final rule AD action.
We do not agree with the commenter. We disagree with removing the
serial numbers of re-repaired or scrapped pitot probes from the
Applicability section of the final rule AD action because we do not
want to omit serial numbers based on claims that affected parts are
already in compliance. We acknowledge that CSI has made significant
efforts to remove all affected pitot probes from the fleet and to
communicate their efforts to the FAA; however, after their effort was
complete, approximately 100 pitot probes could not be accounted for.
We have not changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Extend Compliance Time for Replacement
Robert Holcomb of American Airlines stated that the final rule AD
should take into account the burden of costs associated with acquiring
additional spares to meet the two-month replacement compliance time.
The commenter stated that American Airlines owns 197 of the
affected pitot probes. Of the 197 affected pitot probes, 83 are on
active airplanes and 21 of those have been re-repaired. The commenter
also stated that American Airlines has not had any failures of the
affected pitot probes and currently has 87 active airplanes with
potential to have an affected pitot probe installed.
The commenter requested increasing the replacement compliance time
to 6 months based on lack of failures on the MD80 fleet, current spare
constraints, and turnaround time of re-repaired pitot probes.
We do not agree with the commenter. We received a report about
erroneous airspeed data being transmitted from multiple Rosemount
Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes repaired by CSI when installed on a
Boeing Aircraft Company Model B717 airplane. Because we cannot say with
certainty when or where this unsafe condition will manifest in the
pitot probe, we are unable to increase the replacement compliance time
to six months without additional justification. If operators have
substantiating data to demonstrate that an acceptable level of safety
has been met with a change in compliance time or other changes to this
AD, we will consider an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to the
final rule AD action on a case by case basis. We do not provide costs
beyond initial work hours and parts costs. Therefore, accounting for
costs associated with acquiring spares is beyond the scope of our
policy.
We have not changed this AD action based on this comment.
Request To Clarify Exclusion of Certain Pitot Probes From the
Applicability
Ryan Hall of Delta Air Lines stated that it is not clear in the
Applicability section of the proposed AD that pitot
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probes repaired by CSI on or after August 1, 2014, are not part of the
applicability.
The commenter stated that paragraph (c) of proposed rule AD applies
to pitot probes that were repaired by CSI and have a serial number
listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be installed on
aircraft. However, paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD contains the
phrase, `unless it has been repaired by CSI and has a date of August 1,
2014, or later.
The commenter requested that the Applicability section of the final
rule AD action be revised to include the statement excluding pitot
probes repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after August 1, 2014, from the
applicability.
We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based
on this comment.
Request To Add Removal Requirement
Ralph Isaacson stated that the laser etching, which identifies the
manufacturer and serial number, is eventually worn off by environmental
conditions, usage, and age.
The commenter stated that in some instances the pitot probes will
require removal from the fuselage to clearly identify the mechanically
stamped serial number at the inner base of the probe.
The commenter requested that a requirement for removing the pitot
probes in order to identify the overhauled pitot probes serial numbers
should be added to the final rule AD action.
We partially agree with the commenter. We agree with the
possibility that the serial number may not be legible on the outside of
the pitot probe because of environmental conditions, usage, age, etc.
However, we disagree with adding a requirement to remove the pitot
probe during every inspection. If the serial number is legible from the
outside of the pitot probe, this may add an unnecessary burden to the
operators. Also, some operators are capable of positively identifying
the serial number of the affected pitot probe and the repair date from
a review of maintenance records. We have not changed this AD action
based on this comment.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 679 products installed on
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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Inspect to determine the number of 1 work-hour x $85 per hour N/A N/A $57,715
defective pitot probes installed = $85.
on the airplane.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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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.
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, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
Division.
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
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(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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):
2018-03-04 Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Amendment 39-19177; Docket No.
FAA-2016-6616; Product Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 16, 2018.
(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. Pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace
Inc. that have a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later, are
excluded from the applicability.
(1) 24352, 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913, 69953, 71007, 71802,
71820, 73010, 73406, 75549, 75555, 80489, 80491, 83809, 84200,
84495, 84911, 84922, 85317, 85731, 87225, 87234, 87235, 87241,
87272, 87512, 87551, 87909, 88192, 88622, 90538, 91606, 93291,
93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 93948, 93960, 94258, 94304, 94559,
94814, 94819, 95150, 95849, 97405, 98194, 99498, 99509, 100105,
100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 101374, 101500, 102037, 102054,
102309, 102502, 104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 106905, 107251,
107405, 107406, 107450, 107887, 108174, 108302, 108858, 108859,
108967, 108970, 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128, 109383, 109393,
109394, 109467, 109474, 109488, 109521, 109524, 109537, 109577,
109795, 109798, 109799, 109808, 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, 112343,
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, 114239, 114376, 114572, 114813, 114869,
114872, 114959, 114962A, 114966, 115428, 115713, 116046, 116249,
116253, 116255, 116271, 116424, 116557, 116734, 116792, 116994,
117022, 117144, 117164, 117310, 117412, 117414, 117426, 117427,
117428, 117587, 117961, 118111, 118119, 118234, 118331, 118637,
118639, 118770, 118938, 119115, 119281, 119290, 119414, 119441,
119496, 119587, 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737, 119852, 120456,
120461, 120728, 120823, 120825, 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041,
121110, 121116, 121145, 121172, 121320, 121322, 121524, 121661,
121834, 121852, 122286, 122662, 122843,122934, 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, 133313, 133394,
133396, 133512, 133521, 134100, 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, 140563, 140565,
140643, 140649, 140650, 141161, 141356, 141362, 141497, 141501,
141605, 141607, 142426, 142765, 142774, 142775, 143070, 143405,
143409, 143411, 143418, 143816, 143818, 143988, 143992, 143999,
144591, 144814, 144816, 144976, 144977, 146116, 146835, 147421,
148524, 148765, 148777, 149460, 149464, 149510, 149941, 150196,
150206, 150211, 150212, 150214, 150542, 150725, 151077, 151086,
151095, 151493, 152097, 152819, 152922, 152969, 152974, 152981,
153232, 153233, 153453, 153454, 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, 160006, 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, 164217, 164279,
164746, 164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259, 165459, 165805,
166235, 166324, 166325, 166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 166608,
166671, 166673, 166892, 167029, 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,
197137, 197140, 197143, 197238, 197657, 197874, 198528, 198687,
198775, 198780, 198788, 198872, 198878, 199034, 199042, 199187,
199441, 199613, 199616, 199669, 200293, 200324, 200534, 200535,
200538, 200556, 200737, 200738, 200739, 200793, 200830, 200834,
200872, 201576, 201685, 201733, 201892, 201893, 201964, 202053,
202305, 202306, 202469, 202471, 202472, 202596, 202625, 202633,
202760, 202381, 202879, 202901, 203010, 203016, 203147, 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, 216515, 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, 219842, 219915, 220990, 220991, 221197, 221286,
221635, 224540, 224700, 224701, 224704, 224707, 224876, 225257,
225262, 225586, 225907, 225910, 225974, 226133, 226136, 226465,
226466, 226467, 227159, 227174, 227836, 227837, 229277, 230190,
230191, 230192, 230193, 231082, 232015, 232681, 232684, 234534,
235621, 235628, 238097, 238179, 239755, 239760, 239956, 239964,
242109, 242998, 243347, 243350, 243351, 245230, 246442, 246792,
246851, 247007, 247302, 250747, 253132, 256326, 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, 273833, 273835,
275276, 275658, 275663, 277554, 280433, 280435, 296902, 298059, and
298843.
(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. We are issuing this AD
to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during flight, which could
lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only
applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified. If
the actions required in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD have
already been done before March 16,
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2018 (the effective date of this AD), then only paragraph (h)(2) of
this AD applies.
(g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot Probes Installed
Within 30 days after March 16, 2018 (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. This inspection can be performed through a review of
maintenance records in lieu of a physical inspection of the product
if the serial number and repair date can be positively identified
from the review. If the serial number cannot be positively
identified from a review of the aircraft's maintenance records or
from the outside of the airplane, this may require the pitot probe
to be removed from the fuselage to view the serial number at the
inner base of the probe. 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 except for the
ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes
(1) If it is determined that more than one pitot probe
identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the
airplane during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD,
within the next 2 months after March 16, 2018 (the effective date of
this AD), do one of the following so that no more than one pitot
probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on any
aircraft simultaneously.
(i) 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; or
(ii) Replace the pitot probes that are listed with one that has
been properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI, has a repair date of
August 1, 2014, or later. This can be done by having the existing
pitot probe repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc.
(2) As of March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), 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 properly
repaired, and if repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc., has a repair date
of August 1, 2014, or later.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, 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 Branch, 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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Jonathan Kim,
Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131;
fax: (817) 222-5245; email: [email protected].
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 2, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-02550 Filed 2-8-18; 8:45 am]
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