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do not apply. Nonetheless, the Agencies
invited comment on any administrative
burdens that the final rule would place
on depository institutions, including
small depository institutions, and
customers of depository institutions.
The Agencies did not receive any
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List of Subjects
12 CFR Parts 12 and 151
Banks, Banking, Federal savings
associations, National banks, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements,
Securities.
12 CFR Part 344
Banks, Banking, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Savings
associations.
OCC amends 12 CFR parts 12 and 151
and FDIC amends 12 CFR part 344 as
follows:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency
PART 12—RECORDKEEPING AND
CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
1. The authority citation for part 12
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 24, 92a, and 93a.
2. Section 12.9 is amended by revising
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
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§ 12.9 Settlement of securities
transactions.
(a) All contracts effected or entered
into by a national bank for the purchase
or sale of a security (other than an
exempted security as defined in 15
U.S.C. 78c(a)(12), government security,
municipal security, commercial paper,
bankers’ acceptances, or commercial
bills) shall provide for completion of the
transaction within the number of
business days in the standard settlement
cycle followed by registered broker
dealers in the United States, unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties at the
time of the transaction. The number of
business days in the standard settlement
cycle shall be determined by reference
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to paragraph (a) of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17
CFR 240.15c6–1(a).
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PART 151—RECORDKEEPING AND
CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
3. The authority citation for part 151
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1462a, 1463, 1464,
5412(b)(2)(B).
4. Section 151.130 is amended by:
a. Republishing paragraph (a)
introductory text.
■ b. Revising paragraphs (a)(1) and
(a)(2);
■ c. Redesignating paragraph (a)(3) as
(a)(4); and
■ d. Adding a new paragraph (a)(3).
The revisions and addition are set
forth below.
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§ 151.130 When must I settle a securities
transaction?
(a) You may not effect or enter into a
contract for the purchase or sale of a
security that provides for payment of
funds and delivery of securities later
than the latest of:
(1) The number of business days in
the standard settlement cycle followed
by registered broker dealers in the
United States after the date of the
contract. The number of business days
in the standard settlement cycle shall be
determined by reference to paragraph (a)
of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17 CFR 240.15c6–
1(a);
(2) The fourth business day after the
contract, if the contract involves the sale
for cash of securities that are priced
after 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
on the date the securities are priced and
are sold by an issuer to an underwriter
under a firm commitment underwritten
offering registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, 15 U.S.C. 77a, et seq., or are
sold by you to an initial purchaser
participating in the offering;
(3) Such time as the SEC may specify
pursuant to an order of exemption in
accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of SEC
Rule 15c6–1; or
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
CORPORATION
PART 344—RECORDKEEPING AND
CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
5. The authority citation for part 344
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1817, 1818, 1819, and
5412.
6. Section 344.7 is amended by
revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
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§ 344.7 Settlement of securities
transactions.
(a) All contracts effected or entered
into by an FDIC-supervised institution
that provide for the purchase or sale of
a security (other than an exempted
security as defined in 15 U.S.C.
78c(a)(12), government security,
municipal security, commercial paper,
bankers’ acceptances, or commercial
bills) shall provide for completion of the
transaction within the number of
business days in the standard settlement
cycle followed by registered broker
dealers in the United States, unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties at the
time of the transaction. The number of
business days in the standard settlement
cycle shall be determined by reference
to paragraph (a) of SEC Rule 15c6–1, 17
CFR 240.15c6–1(a).
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Dated: May 29, 2018.
Joseph M. Otting,
Comptroller of the Currency.
Dated at Washington, DC, this 31st of May
2018.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Robert E. Feldman,
Executive Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0462; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–017–AD; Amendment
39–19292; AD 2018–11–04]
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Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft
Industries a.s. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Aircraft
Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20
and L 410 UVP–E20 CARGO 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 un-commanded
negative thrust mode activated on an
engine. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective June 27,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of June 27, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 23, 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 Aircraft Industries, a.s.,
686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic;
phone: +420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572
816 112; email: pps@let.cz; internet:
https://www.let.cz/clanek_267_
objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html.
You may review copies of the
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–2018–0462.
DATES:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0462; 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:
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:
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Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued AD No. 2018–
0057, dated March 14, 2018 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for Aircraft Industries
a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20 and L 410
UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes and was
based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country. The MCAI states:
The investigation results of an L 410 UVP–
E20 accident identified that, during final
approach, an un-commanded negative thrust
mode was activated on the right-hand engine.
Pending the investigation results of the
accident, as a preliminary measure, EASA
issued SIB 2017–21, recommending operators
to check the components of engine and
propeller control system, including the beta
switch, in accordance with the instructions
of Revision 1 of AI SB L410UVP–E/492b.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to reduced or loss of control of an aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, AI issued
the MB, providing modification instructions,
and issued the DB, amending the Aircraft
Flight Manual (AFM), providing instructions
for the flight crew in case of inadvertent beta
range cell activation in flight and introducing
instructions for the flight crew to check the
function of pitch lock system before each
flight.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
electrical testing circuit of the propeller pitch
lock system and amendment of the
applicable AFM.
EASA SIB 2017–21 has been
withdrawn accordingly. You may
examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0462.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Aircraft Industries a.s. has issued LET
Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin
MB No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision 2,
dated March 7, 2018; and LET Aircraft
Industries Documentation Bulletin DB
No. L410UVP–E/268d, dated May 9,
2018. Mandatory Bulletin MB No.
L410UVP–E/143a describes procedures
for modifying the electrical circuit of the
propeller pitch lock system function
test. Documentation Bulletin DB No.
L410UVP–E/268d provides instructions
for flight crew in case of inadvertent
beta range cell activation in flight and
instructions for a pre-flight check of the
function of the pitch lock system. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
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course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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 there are no airplanes
currently on the U.S. registry and thus,
does not have any impact upon the
public. Therefore, we find good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary. In
addition, for the reason(s) stated above,
we find that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Difference Between the MCAI and This
AD
The MCAI requires the AFM changes
in accordance with DB No.: L410UVP–
E/247d and DB No.: L410UVP–E/259d,
both dated March 3, 2018. These
documents only apply to airplanes
operated under the European type
certificate and do not apply to those
airplanes operating under the FAA type
certificate. Therefore, Aircraft Industries
a.s. developed DB No.: L410UVP–E/
268d, dated May 9, 2018, and this AD
requires the AFM changes in accordance
with this document.
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–2018–0462;
Product Identifier 2018–CE–017–AD’’ at
the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
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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 0
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about 9
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 $2,000
per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $0 fleet cost, but $2,765 per product
if a product is registered on the U.S.
registry.
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
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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
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:
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2018–11–04 Aircraft Industries a.s.:
Amendment 39–19292; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0462; Product Identifier
2018–CE–017–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective June 27, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Aircraft
Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP–E20 and L
410 UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes,
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manufacturer serial numbers 2904 through
3114, that are:
(1) Equipped with GE Aviation H80–200
engines and Avia Propeller AV 725
propellers; and
(2) certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 61: Propellers/Propulsors.
(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 uncommanded negative thrust mode activated
on an engine. We are issuing this AD to
provide guidance to the flight crew in the
event of un-commanded negative thrust
mode activated on an engine, which could
lead to loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Within the next 25 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD or within the next 30 days after the
effective date of this, whichever occurs first,
modify the electrical testing circuit of the
propeller pitch lock system following the
Instructions for Implementation in LET
Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB
No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision 2, dated
March 7, 2018.
(2) Within the next 25 hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD or within the next
30 days after the effective date of this,
whichever occurs first, incorporate airplane
flight manual (AFM) changes following the
Measures specified in LET Aircraft Industries
Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP–E/
268d, dated May 9, 2018. After incorporating
the AFM changes, operate the airplane
accordingly.
(3) If any discrepancies are found during
any pitch lock system pre-flight check
required in the AFM changes specified in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before further
flight, contact the manufacturer for FAAapproved repair instructions approved
specifically for this AD. You may use the
contact information found in paragraph (i)(3)
of this AD.
(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: 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.
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA).
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018–0057,
dated March 14, 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–
2018–0462.
(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) LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory
Bulletin MB No. L410UVP–E/143a, Revision
2, dated March 7, 2018.
(ii) LET Aircraft Industries Documentation
Bulletin DB No. L410UVP–E/268d, dated
May 9, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Aircraft Industries, a.s., 686
04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; phone:
+420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112;
email: pps@let.cz; internet: https://www.let.cz/
clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinovesluzby.html.
(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. It
is also available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0462.
(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
11, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
Director, Policy and Innovation Division,
AIR–601.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1175; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–087–AD; Amendment
39–19300; AD 2018–11–12]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that Belleville washers installed
on the shimmy damper of the main
landing gear (MLG) may fail due to
fatigue. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate a repetitive
task specified in the maintenance
review board (MRB) report. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 12, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
ˆ
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote-Vertu Road
´
West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
internet https://www.bombardier.com.
You may view this referenced 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–2017–
1175.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1175; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
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 all Bombardier, Inc., Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 2, 2018 (83
FR 83) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2017–14, dated April 21, 2017
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:
It has been found that Belleville washers
installed on the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
Shimmy Damper may fail in fatigue. A failed
washer segment migrating into the piston
cavity may interfere with piston travel. As a
result, shimmy damper performance would
be compromised, MLG shimmy could occur
and potentially lead to a MLG failure.
As a result of this investigation, a
restoration task has been added for Belleville
washers’ replacement at 20,000 flight cycles,
during MLG overhaul. For aeroplanes that
have passed the 20,000 flight cycle threshold,
a phase-in period is defined.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
the Maintenance Review Board (MRB)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26349-26352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11930]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0462; Product Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD; Amendment
39-19292; AD 2018-11-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. 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
Aircraft Industries a.s. Models L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO
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 un-commanded negative thrust
mode activated on an engine. We are issuing this AD to require actions
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective June 27, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of June 27, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 23, 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 Aircraft
Industries, a.s., 686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic; phone: +420 572
817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112; email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.let.cz/clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html. You may
review copies of the 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-2018-0462.
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-
0462; 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: 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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No. 2018-0057, dated March 14, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Aircraft Industries a.s.
Models L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO airplanes and was based on
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states:
The investigation results of an L 410 UVP-E20 accident
identified that, during final approach, an un-commanded negative
thrust mode was activated on the right-hand engine. Pending the
investigation results of the accident, as a preliminary measure,
EASA issued SIB 2017-21, recommending operators to check the
components of engine and propeller control system, including the
beta switch, in accordance with the instructions of Revision 1 of AI
SB L410UVP-E/492b.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced or loss
of control of an aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, AI issued the MB, providing
modification instructions, and issued the DB, amending the Aircraft
Flight Manual (AFM), providing instructions for the flight crew in
case of inadvertent beta range cell activation in flight and
introducing instructions for the flight crew to check the function
of pitch lock system before each flight.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the electrical testing circuit of the propeller
pitch lock system and amendment of the applicable AFM.
EASA SIB 2017-21 has been withdrawn accordingly. You may examine
the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0462.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Aircraft Industries a.s. has issued LET Aircraft Industries
Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/143a, Revision 2, dated March 7,
2018; and LET Aircraft Industries Documentation Bulletin DB No.
L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018. Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/
143a describes procedures for modifying the electrical circuit of the
propeller pitch lock system function test. Documentation Bulletin DB
No. L410UVP-E/268d provides instructions for flight crew in case of
inadvertent beta range cell activation in flight and instructions for a
pre-flight check of the function of the pitch lock 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.
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 there
are no airplanes currently on the U.S. registry and thus, does not have
any impact upon the public. Therefore, we find good cause that notice
and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition,
for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Difference Between the MCAI and This AD
The MCAI requires the AFM changes in accordance with DB No.:
L410UVP-E/247d and DB No.: L410UVP-E/259d, both dated March 3, 2018.
These documents only apply to airplanes operated under the European
type certificate and do not apply to those airplanes operating under
the FAA type certificate. Therefore, Aircraft Industries a.s. developed
DB No.: L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018, and this AD requires the AFM
changes in accordance with this document.
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-2018-0462; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
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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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 0 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 9 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 $2,000 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $0 fleet cost, but $2,765 per product if a product is
registered on the U.S. registry.
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 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:
2018-11-04 Aircraft Industries a.s.: Amendment 39-19292; Docket No.
FAA-2018-0462; Product Identifier 2018-CE-017-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 27,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Aircraft Industries a.s. Models
L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO airplanes, manufacturer serial
numbers 2904 through 3114, that are:
(1) Equipped with GE Aviation H80-200 engines and Avia Propeller
AV 725 propellers; and
(2) certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 61: Propellers/
Propulsors.
(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 un-commanded
negative thrust mode activated on an engine. We are issuing this AD
to provide guidance to the flight crew in the event of un-commanded
negative thrust mode activated on an engine, which could lead to
loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD or within the next 30 days after the
effective date of this, whichever occurs first, modify the
electrical testing circuit of the propeller pitch lock system
following the Instructions for Implementation in LET Aircraft
Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/143a, Revision 2,
dated March 7, 2018.
(2) Within the next 25 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD or within the next 30 days after the effective date of this,
whichever occurs first, incorporate airplane flight manual (AFM)
changes following the Measures specified in LET Aircraft Industries
Documentation Bulletin DB No. L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018.
After incorporating the AFM changes, operate the airplane
accordingly.
(3) If any discrepancies are found during any pitch lock system
pre-flight check required in the AFM changes specified in paragraph
(f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, contact the manufacturer
for FAA-approved repair instructions approved specifically for this
AD. You may use the contact information found in paragraph (i)(3) of
this AD.
(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: 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.
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA).
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018-0057, dated March 14, 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-2018-0462.
(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) LET Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB No. L410UVP-E/
143a, Revision 2, dated March 7, 2018.
(ii) LET Aircraft Industries Documentation Bulletin DB No.
L410UVP-E/268d, dated May 9, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Aircraft Industries, a.s., 686 04 Kunovice 1177, Czech Republic;
phone: +420 572 817 664; fax: +420 572 816 112; email: [email protected];
internet: https://www.let.cz/clanek_267_objednavka-bulletinove-sluzby.html.
(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. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0462.
(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 11, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, AIR-601.
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