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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0373; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–009–AD; Amendment
39–19278; AD 2018–10–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as
abrasion damage to the wing leading
edge that could result in a fuel leak. We
are issuing this AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective June 4, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of June 4, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by June 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 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 view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Policy and Innovation
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DATES:
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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
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373.
found, and applying an anti-abrasion
patch. 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 the AD.
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–
0373; 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 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:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the AD
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/
25A, dated March 22, 2018 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL091
issue 3, dated 15 March 2018 revised to
include additional repair information, and
[CAA] DCA/750XL/25A updated to introduce
the revised SB. The MSB is issued to prevent
abrasion damage to the wing leading edge.
Chafing by the ventilation duct could result
in a fuel leak.
The MCAI requires inspection of the
wing leading edge for chafing with
corrective action as necessary. The
MCAI also requires the application of an
anti-abrasion patch.You may examine
the MCAI on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0373.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/
091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. The
service information describes
procedures for inspecting the wing
leading edge skin on both sides for
chafing damage, correcting any damage
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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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by the State of
Design Authority and determined the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because abrasion damage of the
wing leading edge skin could lead to a
fuel leak. Therefore, we determined that
notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists
for making this amendment effective in
fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0373;
Product Identifier 2018–CE–009–AD’’ at
the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
12 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about 3
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $80 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $4,020, or $335 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 8 work-hours and require parts
costing $210, for a cost of $890 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.
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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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
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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
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2018–10–03 Pacific Aerospace Limited:
Amendment 39–19278; Docket No. FAA–
2018–0373; Product Identifier 2018–CE–009–
AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective June 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Limited Models 750XL airplanes, all serial
numbers up to and including 135, except
serial number 113; certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as abrasion
damage to the wing leading edge that could
result in a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
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(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this
AD.
(1) Within 30 days after June 4, 2018 (the
effective date of this AD), inspect the leading
edge skin of both wings at the wing root
following the Inspection Instructions in
Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
March 15, 2018.
(2) If any signs of chafing are found during
the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, repair following
Part A—Accomplishment Instructions and
Part B—Accomplishment Instructions in
Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
March 15, 2018.
(3) If no signs of chafing are found during
the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, apply the antiabrasion patch following Part B—
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15,
2018.
(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 by the CAA AD DCA/
750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018, for
related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated
March 15, 2018.
(ii) Reserved.
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(3) For Pacific Aerospace service
information identified in 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.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
is also available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0373.
(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 May 4,
2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0362; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–020–AD; Amendment
39–19269; AD 2018–09–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747–200B,
747–300, and 747–400 series airplanes.
This AD requires replacing certain lowpressure oxygen flex-hoses with new
non-conductive low-pressure oxygen
flex-hoses in the gaseous passenger
oxygen system in airplanes equipped
with therapeutic oxygen. This AD also
requires a general visual inspection of
the low-pressure passenger oxygen
system to ensure there is minimum
clearance of the oxygen system
components from adjacent structure and
systems. This AD was prompted by
reports of low-pressure flex-hoses of the
flightcrew oxygen system that burned
through due to inadvertent electrical
current from a short circuit. We are
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issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 30,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 30, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by June 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–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57,
Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone
562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0362.
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–
0362; 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 final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3570; email: susan.l.monroe@
faa.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
This AD was prompted by reports of
low-pressure oxygen flex-hoses in the
continuously pressurized flightcrew
oxygen system that burned through due
to inadvertent electrical current from a
short circuit. Conductive oxygen hoses
in the flight deck were addressed
previously in AD 2010–16–05,
Amendment 39–16382 (75 FR 47208,
August 5, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–16–05’’).
The gaseous passenger oxygen system
equipped with therapeutic oxygen is not
continuously pressurized and must be
activated by the flightcrew. Exposure to
electrical faults, such as unintended
short circuits, can result in localized
electrical heating of the low-pressure
oxygen flex-hoses. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in electrical
current passing through the lowpressure oxygen flex-hoses, which can
cause flex-hoses to melt or burn, and a
consequent oxygen-fed fire in the
passenger cabin.
Other Relevant Rulemaking
We issued AD 2010–16–05 for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747
airplanes. AD 2010–16–05 was
prompted by reports of low-pressure
flex-hoses of the flightcrew oxygen
system that burned through due to
inadvertent electrical current from a
short circuit in the audio select panel.
AD 2010–16–05 requires inspecting to
verify the part number of the lowpressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew
oxygen system installed under the
oxygen mask stowage boxes in the flight
deck, and replacing the flex-hose with a
new non-conductive low-pressure flexhose if necessary. We issued AD 2010–
16–05 to prevent inadvertent electrical
current, which can cause the lowpressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew
oxygen system to melt or burn, causing
oxygen system leakage and smoke or
fire.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 747–35–
2134, dated November 22, 2017. The
service information describes
procedures for replacing certain lowpressure oxygen flex-hose assemblies
with non-conductive flex-hose
assemblies at multiple locations and a
general visual inspection to ensure the
oxygen system components have
minimum clearance from adjacent
structure and systems. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0373; Product Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD; Amendment
39-19278; AD 2018-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as abrasion damage to the wing leading edge that could result
in a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 4, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 4, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by June 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 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 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0373.
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-
0373; 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 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:
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL091 issue 3, dated 15 March
2018 revised to include additional repair information, and [CAA]
DCA/750XL/25A updated to introduce the revised SB. The MSB is issued
to prevent abrasion damage to the wing leading edge. Chafing by the
ventilation duct could result in a fuel leak.
The MCAI requires inspection of the wing leading edge for chafing with
corrective action as necessary. The MCAI also requires the application
of an anti-abrasion patch.You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0373.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the wing leading edge skin on both
sides for chafing damage, correcting any damage found, and applying an
anti-abrasion patch. 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 the AD.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
abrasion damage of the wing leading edge skin could lead to a fuel
leak. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause
exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0373; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 12 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $80 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $4,020, or $335 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $210, for a cost of
$890 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. 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 that 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2018-10-03 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-19278; Docket No.
FAA-2018-0373; Product Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Models 750XL
airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including 135, except serial
number 113; certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as abrasion damage
to the wing leading edge that could result in a fuel leak. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Within 30 days after June 4, 2018 (the effective date of
this AD), inspect the leading edge skin of both wings at the wing
root following the Inspection Instructions in Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15,
2018.
(2) If any signs of chafing are found during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
repair following Part A--Accomplishment Instructions and Part B--
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018.
(3) If no signs of chafing are found during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
apply the anti-abrasion patch following Part B--Accomplishment
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018.
(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 by the CAA AD DCA/750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018,
for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0373.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091,
Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018.
(ii) Reserved.
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(3) For Pacific Aerospace service information identified in 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.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0373.
(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 May 4, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-10023 Filed 5-14-18; 8:45 am]
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