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G. Working Group and Schedule
After evaluating the comments
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The working group is expected to
make a concerted effort to negotiate its
first term sheet on test procedures and
its second term sheet on energy
conservation standards within six (6)
months of its first meeting. The working
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around two discrete tasks. The test
procedure term sheet, if completed, is to
be approved by the working group and
transmitted to ASRAC prior to
commencement of negotiations
regarding the energy conservation
standards. At the completion of the
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IV. Approval of the Office of the
Secretary
The Secretary of Energy has approved
publication of this notification of intent.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 5,
2018.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0286; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–008–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUMMARY:
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Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. This proposed AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as airplane sound insulation
materials attached to the aft face of the
firewall not complying with the
applicable burn testing criteria for
materials on the cabin side of the
firewall. We are issuing this proposed
AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Pacific
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road,
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton
3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843
6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review
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.
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–2018–
0286; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this proposed
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations (telephone (800)
647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
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Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2018–0286; Product Identifier
2018–CE–008–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand (CAA), has issued DCA/750XL/
27A, dated March 1, 2018 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The
MCAI states:
The sound insulation material on the aft
face of the firewall must comply with the
applicable burn test criteria specified in FAR
23.853(f).
Inspect the aft face of the firewall and
determine if sound insulation material is
installed per the instructions in Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
PACSB/XL/095 issue 1, dated 21 December
2017, or later approved revision.
If a layer of black foam insulating material
is found covering the firewall, then remove
the material per the instructions in MSB
PACSB/XL/095 before further flight.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0286.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated
December 21, 2017. The service
information describes procedures for
inspection of the airplane sound
insulation attached to the aft face of the
firewall and removal if necessary. This
service information is reasonably
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available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 22 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,870, or $85 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 8 work-hours, for a cost of $680
per product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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.
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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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–
2018–0286; Product Identifier 2018–CE–
008–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 29,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial
numbers up to and including 215,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 54: Nacelles/Pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated 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 airplane
sound insulation materials attached to the aft
face of the firewall not complying with the
applicable burn testing criteria for materials
on the cabin side of the firewall. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the spread of fire
into the cabin in case of an engine fire.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this
AD:
(1) Within the next 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the aft face
of the firewall and determine if the sound
insulation material is installed per the
Inspection Instructions in Pacific Aerospace
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1,
dated December 21, 2017.
(2) If a layer of black foam insulating
material is found covering the firewall during
the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, remove the
material per the Accomplishment
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated
December 21, 2017.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority
of New Zealand (CAA).
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI CAA AD DCA/750XL/27A,
dated March 1, 2018; and Pacific Aerospace
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1,
dated December 21, 2017, for related
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information. You may examine the MCAI on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2018–0286. For service information related to
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited,
Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027,
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64
7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@
aerospace.co.nz; internet:
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
4, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1206; Product
Identifier 2017–NE–42–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Whitney
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt
& Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M,
and PW2040 turbofan engines. This
proposed AD was prompted by an
uncommanded high thrust event that
occurred during approach on January
16, 2016, and during landing on April
6, 2016. This proposed AD would
require removal of the metering valve
pilot valve (MVPV) within certain fuel
control units (FCUs) and the MVPV’s
replacement with a part eligible for
installation. We are proposing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0286; Product Identifier 2018-CE-008-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain
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Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as airplane sound insulation materials attached to
the aft face of the firewall not complying with the applicable burn
testing criteria for materials on the cabin side of the firewall. We
are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027,
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134;
email: [email protected]; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may
review 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.
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-2018-
0286; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (telephone
(800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0286;
Product Identifier 2018-CE-008-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA), has issued DCA/
750XL/27A, dated March 1, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI states:
The sound insulation material on the aft face of the firewall
must comply with the applicable burn test criteria specified in FAR
23.853(f).
Inspect the aft face of the firewall and determine if sound
insulation material is installed per the instructions in Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/095 issue 1,
dated 21 December 2017, or later approved revision.
If a layer of black foam insulating material is found covering
the firewall, then remove the material per the instructions in MSB
PACSB/XL/095 before further flight.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0286.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Pacific Aerospace Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated December 21, 2017. The service
information describes procedures for inspection of the airplane sound
insulation attached to the aft face of the firewall and removal if
necessary. 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 22 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,870, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 8 work-hours, for a cost of $680 per product. We have no way
of determining the number of products that may need these actions.
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.
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0286; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-008-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 29, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including 215, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 54: Nacelles/
Pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated 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 airplane sound
insulation materials attached to the aft face of the firewall not
complying with the applicable burn testing criteria for materials on
the cabin side of the firewall. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the spread of fire into the cabin in case of an engine fire.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
inspect the aft face of the firewall and determine if the sound
insulation material is installed per the Inspection Instructions in
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated
December 21, 2017.
(2) If a layer of black foam insulating material is found
covering the firewall during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, remove the material per
the Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated December 21, 2017.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: [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, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand (CAA).
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI CAA AD DCA/750XL/27A, dated March 1, 2018; and
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated
December 21, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0286. For service information related
to this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road,
Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64
7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: [email protected];
internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 4, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-07433 Filed 4-10-18; 8:45 am]
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