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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.
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(u) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 16, 2018 (83 FR
5689, February 9, 2018).
(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 24, 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 29, 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.
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(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.
(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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 March 1,
2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1166; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–042–AD; Amendment
39–19217; AD 2018–05–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan
(Pty) Ltd Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–19–
12 for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models
SUMMARY:
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GA8 and GA8–TC320 airplanes. This
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and address
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as the fuel system integral
sump tank not meeting FAA regulations.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 12,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 12, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1166; or in person at Docket Operations,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd,
c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical
Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell
Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: +61
03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201;
email: aircraft.techpubs@
mahindraaerospace.com. 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–2017–1166.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
doug.rudolph@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 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models
GA8 and GA8–TC320 airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on December 19, 2017 (82 FR
60128), and proposed to supersede AD
2013–19–12, Amendment 39–17594 (78
FR 58872, September 25, 2013) (‘‘AD
2013–19–12’’).
Since we issued AD 2013–19–12, the
related service information has been
amended to incorporate a modification
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to ventilate the area around the integral
sump tank.
The NPRM proposed to address 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 that:
The GippsAero GA8 and GA8–TC 320
aircraft Mk II fuel system features an integral
sump tank located in the floor structure
forward of the co-pilot seat. The current
configuration of the compartments adjacent
to the Mk II sump tank does not meet the
requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the
Federal Aviation Regulations of the United
States of America in that they are not suitably
ventilated and drained to prevent the
accumulation of flammable fluids or vapours.
Amendment 1 of this [CASA] directive
mandates ventilation of the area around the
integral sump tank as presented in SB–GA8–
2012–96 Issue 6 to meet the requirements of
regulation 23.967(b) of the Federal Aviation
Regulations of the United States of America.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.
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.
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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
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GippsAero Service
Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 6,
dated July 21, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
modifying the fuel ventilation and
drainage system. 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
47 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 workhours per product to do fuel system
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ventilation and drainage modification
requirement of this AD (this action is
retained from AD 2013–19–12). The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this portion of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $11,985, or $255 per
product.
We also estimate that it will take
about 4 work-hours per product to do
the supplementary fuel ventilation
modification requirement of this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Required parts will cost about
$932 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this portion of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $59,784, or $1,272
per product.
In addition, we estimate that it will
take about 4 work-hours per product to
do the cargo pod modification
requirement of this AD (this action is
retained from AD 2013–19–12). The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $1,000
per product, for a cost of $1,340 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need this action.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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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
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–
1166; or in person at Docket Operations
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 Docket Operations
(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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–17594 (78 FR
58872, September 25, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:
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2018–05–08 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd:
Amendment 39–19217; Docket No.
FAA–2017–1166; Product Identifier
2017–CE–042–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective April 12, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–19–12,
Amendment 39–17594 (78 FR 58872,
September 25, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–19–12’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following GA 8
Airvan (Pty) Ltd airplane models and serial
numbers (S/Ns) presented in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) that are certificated in any
category:
(1) Group 1 Airplanes:
(i) Model GA8: S/N GA8–02–012 and S/Ns
128 through 205; and
(ii) Model GA8–TC320: S/Ns GA8–TC 320–
02–016, GA8–TC 320–03–025, GA8–TC 320–
09–120, and S/Ns 129 through 205.
(2) Group 2 Airplanes:
(i) Model GA8: S/N GA8–02–012 and S/Ns
128 through 246; and
(ii) Model GA8–TC320: S/Ns GA8–TC 320–
02–016, GA8–TC 320–03–025, GA8–TC 320–
09–120, and S/Ns 129 through 246.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The last
three digits (third tier designation) of the
affected airplane model S/Ns are sequential
regardless of the model designation (first tier
designation) or the year produced (second
tier designation).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 28: Fuel System.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as the fuel
system integral sump tank not meeting FAA
regulations. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the accumulation of flammable fluids
or vapors, which could lead to a flammability
issue.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) For all affected Group 1 airplanes:
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
(TIS) after April 12, 2018 (the effective date
of this AD) or within the next 3 months after
April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first, modify the airplane
following Part 1 of GippsAero Service
Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 6, dated
July 21, 2016. If the airplane was previously
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affected under AD 2013–19–12 and
compliance with that AD has already been
done, this AD allows credit for doing this
modification following Part 1 of GippsAero
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–
96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(2) For affected Group 1 airplanes that are
equipped with a cargo pod part number
GA8–255004–017 or GA8–255004–019:
Before further flight after the modification
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,
modify the cargo pod following Part 2 of
GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–
96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If the
airplane was previously affected under AD
2013–19–12 and compliance with that AD
has already been done, this AD allows credit
for doing this modification following Part 2
of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 4, dated August 12,
2013.
(3) For all affected Group 2 airplanes:
Within the next 100 hours TIS after April 12,
2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within
3 months after April 12, 2018 (the effective
date of this AD), whichever occurs first,
modify the airplane following Part 3 of
GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–
96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016.
(g) Credit for Actions Done Following
Previous Service Information
This AD allows credit for airplanes that
were previously affected by AD 2013–19–12
and the actions required in paragraphs (f)(1)
and (f)(2) of this AD were previously done
following Part 1 and Part 2 of GippsAero
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2012–
96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(h) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: doug.rudolph@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, Standards Office, FAA; or
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/GA8/7,
Amendment 1, dated November 13, 2017;
and GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB–GA8–2012–96, Issue 4, dated August 12,
2013. You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–
2012–96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd service
information identified in this AD, contact GA
8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd,
Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box 881,
Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone:
+61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201;
email: aircraft.techpubs@
mahindraaerospace.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at 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–2017–1166.
(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
February 26, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0822; Airspace
Docket No. 17–AEA–10]
Revocation of Class E Airspace;
Centerville, MD
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action removes Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Centerville,
MD. Because the Maryland State Police
Trooper 6 Heliport has moved,
controlled airspace is no longer required
at this location. Another rulemaking
will be forthcoming establishing
controlled airspace at the heliport’s new
location.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1166; Product Identifier 2017-CE-042-AD; Amendment
39-19217; AD 2018-05-08]
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Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-19-12 for
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
address an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as the fuel system integral sump tank not meeting
FAA regulations. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 12, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 12,
2018.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1166; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 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 GA 8 Airvan
(Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: Technical Services, P.O. Box
881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: +61 03 5172 1200;
fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email: [email protected].
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-2017-1166.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; 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 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd
Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on December 19, 2017 (82 FR 60128), and proposed to
supersede AD 2013-19-12, Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR 58872, September 25,
2013) (``AD 2013-19-12'').
Since we issued AD 2013-19-12, the related service information has
been amended to incorporate a modification
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to ventilate the area around the integral sump tank.
The NPRM proposed to address 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 that:
The GippsAero GA8 and GA8-TC 320 aircraft Mk II fuel system
features an integral sump tank located in the floor structure
forward of the co-pilot seat. The current configuration of the
compartments adjacent to the Mk II sump tank does not meet the
requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the Federal Aviation
Regulations of the United States of America in that they are not
suitably ventilated and drained to prevent the accumulation of
flammable fluids or vapours.
Amendment 1 of this [CASA] directive mandates ventilation of the
area around the integral sump tank as presented in SB-GA8-2012-96
Issue 6 to meet the requirements of regulation 23.967(b) of the
Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States of America.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.
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 addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6,
dated July 21, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the fuel ventilation and drainage system. 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 47 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to do
fuel system ventilation and drainage modification requirement of this
AD (this action is retained from AD 2013-19-12). The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $11,985, or $255 per product.
We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product
to do the supplementary fuel ventilation modification requirement of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $932 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $59,784, or $1,272 per product.
In addition, we estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per
product to do the cargo pod modification requirement of this AD (this
action is retained from AD 2013-19-12). The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $1,000 per product, for a
cost of $1,340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need this action.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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-
1166; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (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:
[[Page 9813]]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR
58872, September 25, 2013), and adding the following new AD:
2018-05-08 GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: Amendment 39-19217; Docket No.
FAA-2017-1166; Product Identifier 2017-CE-042-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 12,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-19-12, Amendment 39-17594 (78 FR 58872,
September 25, 2013) (``AD 2013-19-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd airplane
models and serial numbers (S/Ns) presented in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) that are certificated in any category:
(1) Group 1 Airplanes:
(i) Model GA8: S/N GA8-02-012 and S/Ns 128 through 205; and
(ii) Model GA8-TC320: S/Ns GA8-TC 320-02-016, GA8-TC 320-03-025,
GA8-TC 320-09-120, and S/Ns 129 through 205.
(2) Group 2 Airplanes:
(i) Model GA8: S/N GA8-02-012 and S/Ns 128 through 246; and
(ii) Model GA8-TC320: S/Ns GA8-TC 320-02-016, GA8-TC 320-03-025,
GA8-TC 320-09-120, and S/Ns 129 through 246.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The last three digits (third
tier designation) of the affected airplane model S/Ns are sequential
regardless of the model designation (first tier designation) or the
year produced (second tier designation).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel System.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the fuel system
integral sump tank not meeting FAA regulations. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the accumulation of flammable fluids or vapors, which
could lead to a flammability issue.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) For all affected Group 1 airplanes: Within the next 100
hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2018 (the effective date
of this AD) or within the next 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, modify the
airplane following Part 1 of GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-
96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If the airplane was previously
affected under AD 2013-19-12 and compliance with that AD has already
been done, this AD allows credit for doing this modification
following Part 1 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-
2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(2) For affected Group 1 airplanes that are equipped with a
cargo pod part number GA8-255004-017 or GA8-255004-019: Before
further flight after the modification required in paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD, modify the cargo pod following Part 2 of GippsAero
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated July 21, 2016. If
the airplane was previously affected under AD 2013-19-12 and
compliance with that AD has already been done, this AD allows credit
for doing this modification following Part 2 of GippsAero Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(3) For all affected Group 2 airplanes: Within the next 100
hours TIS after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or
within 3 months after April 12, 2018 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, modify the airplane following Part 3 of
GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated July 21,
2016.
(g) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information
This AD allows credit for airplanes that were previously
affected by AD 2013-19-12 and the actions required in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD were previously done following Part 1
and Part 2 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96,
Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(h) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: [email protected]. 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, Standards
Office, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) AD No. AD/
GA8/7, Amendment 1, dated November 13, 2017; and GippsAero Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013. You
may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1166-0002.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 6, dated
July 21, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd service information identified in
this AD, contact GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn:
Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia;
telephone: +61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 03 5172 1201; email:
[email protected].
(4) You may view this service information at 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-2017-1166.
(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 February 26, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04405 Filed 3-7-18; 8:45 am]
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