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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Fokker Engineering Report SE–623, Fokker
70/100 Airworthiness Limitations Section,
Part 2—(Structure ALI’s and Safe Life Items),
Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018.
(1) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks is at the time specified in Fokker
Engineering Report SE–623, Fokker 70/100
Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2—
(Structure ALI’s and Safe Life Items), Issue
18, dated June 14, 2018, or within 90 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(2) If any discrepancy is found, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
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(i) Terminating Action for Affected ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by
this AD terminates all requirements of AD
2017–06–06.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by
this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–12–07.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
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to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA DOA.
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0159, dated July 25, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–1071.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Engineering Report SE–623,
Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness Limitations
Section, Part 2—(Structure ALI’s and Safe
Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
fokker.com; internet https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com.
(4) 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.
(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 Des Moines, Washington, on June
17, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0447; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–055–AD; Amendment
39–19667; AD 2019–12–12]
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA–
46–600TP (M600) airplanes. This AD
requires inserting a ground operations
limitation into the Limitations section of
the airplane flight manual (AFM) and
installing a placard limiting ground
operations. This AD also includes
optional actions to terminate the ground
operating limitations. This AD was
prompted by a report of understrength
rivets installed during manufacture of
the bulkhead assembly. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 12, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 12, 2019.
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: 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 final rule, contact Piper Aircraft,
Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach,
Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567–
4361; internet: www.piper.com. You
may view this service information at the
SUMMARY:
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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
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0447.
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–2019–
0447; 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 is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
telephone: (404) 474–5548; fax: (404)
474–5606; email: william.mccully@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA received a report from Piper
that incorrect rivets were installed in
the bulkhead assembly at fuselage
station (FS) 79.00 during the
manufacture of certain serial-numbered
Model PA–46–600TP (M600) airplanes.
The rivets were not in accordance with
the type design drawing, nor did they
meet the strength requirements of the
aircraft design. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the
rivets, which could lead to structural
failure of the bulkhead assembly and
loss of control of the airplane. The FAA
is issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Piper Service
Bulletin No. 1332A, dated January 29,
2019. The service bulletin contains
procedures for inserting the temporary
ground operating limitation into the
pilot’s operating handbook (POH) and
installing a placard with the temporary
ground operating limitation, either a
fabricated placard or placard part
number 46G110013–702, in the airplane
cockpit. The service bulletin also
contains procedures for inspecting the
FS 79.00 bulkhead assembly for cracks,
wrinkling, or missing rivets and for
replacing the understrength rivets with
new rivets. 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
The FAA is issuing this AD because
the FAA evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires inserting a ground
operating limitation into the Limitations
section of the AFM and installing a
placard in the airplane cockpit that
limits ground operations. This AD also
includes an optional action to terminate
the ground operating limitation by
replacing the rivets to reinforce the
bulkhead assembly. Although Piper’s
service information specifies inserting
the operating limitation into the POH,
Piper’s POH for the Model PA–46–
600TP constitutes its FAA-approved
AFM.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The FAA may require
replacement of the rivets to reinforce the
bulkhead assembly. However, the
planned compliance time for the
replacement of the rivets would allow
enough time to provide notice and
opportunity for prior comment on the
merit of the replacement.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
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AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the required corrective
actions must be accomplished before
further flight. Providing prior notice and
comment would delay implementing
these safety actions needed to correct
this known unsafe condition, which
could result in structural failure of the
FS 79.00 bulkhead, resulting in loss of
control of the airplane. Therefore, the
FAA finds good cause that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable. In addition, for the
reason stated above, the FAA finds that
good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
However, the FAA invites you to send
any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
number FAA–2019–0447 and Product
Identifier 2018–CE–055–AD at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this final rule. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the
FAA receives, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the FAA receives about this
final rule.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 69 airplanes, of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Insert the ground operating limitation into the
AFM and install placard limiting ground operations.
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Cost per
product
$91
Cost on U.S.
operators
$6,279
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OPTIONAL TERMINATING ACTION
Action
Labor cost
Optional terminating action to replace rivets ..
100 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,500 ......
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. The
FAA does not control warranty coverage
for affected individuals. As a result, the
FAA has included all costs in their 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.
The FAA is 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 Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when
an agency finds good cause pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without
prior notice and comment. Because FAA
has determined that it has good cause to
adopt this rule without notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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$200
Cost per
product
$8,700
Cost on U.S.
operators
$600,300
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
understrength rivets installed on the
bulkhead assembly during manufacture. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the understrength rivets, which could lead to
structural failure of the fuselage station (FS)
79 bulkhead with consequent loss of control
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Ground Operating Limitation
(1) Before further flight after July 12, 2019
(the effective date of this AD), insert the
ground operations limitation into the
Limitations section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM) and install on the airplane
cockpit instrument panel a placard limiting
ground operations by following the
Instructions, Part I Temporary Ground
Operating Limitation, of Piper Aircraft, Inc.,
Service Bulletin No. 1332A, dated January
29, 2019 (Piper SB No. 1332A).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1) and (h)(2) of this
AD: The Piper Aircraft, Inc. pilot’s operating
handbook for the Model PA–46–600TP
(M600) airplane constitutes its FAAapproved AFM.
(2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD may be performed by the owner/
operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the
aircraft records showing compliance with
this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9
(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v).
The record must be maintained as required
by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(h) Optional Action To Terminate the
Ground Operating Limitation
(1) After July 12, 2019 (the effective date
of this AD), you may replace the FS 79.00
bulkhead rivets in accordance with the
Instructions, Part II Rework, of Piper SB No.
1332A.
(2) If the FS 79.00 bulkhead rivets have
been replaced as specified in paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD, you may remove the AFM
revision and placard required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc.,
Model PA–46–600TP (M600) airplanes, serial
numbers 4698001, 4698004 through 4698010,
4698012 through 4698016, and 4698018
through 4698076, certificated in any
category.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before July
12, 2019 (the effective date of this AD) using
Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1332, dated
October 16, 2018.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 5312, bulkhead.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
2019–12–12 Piper Aircraft, Inc.:
Amendment 39–19667; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0447; Product Identifier
2018–CE–055–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 12, 2019.
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
telephone: (404) 474–5548; fax: (404) 474–
5606; email: william.mccully@faa.gov.
(l) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
1332A, dated January 29, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service
information identified in this AD, contact
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567–4361;
internet: www.piper.com/technicalpublications-documents/.
(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.
(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 June
17, 2019.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
Director, Policy and Innovation Division,
AIR–601.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0038; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ACE–3]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Sibley, IA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, correction.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Part 744
[Docket No. 190605486–9486–01]
This action corrects a final
rule published in the Federal Register
of May 17, 2019, that modifies Class E
airspace at Sibley Municipal Airport,
Sibley, IA. The geographic coordinates
of the airport will be amended to be in
concert with the FAA’s aeronautical
database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August
15, 2019. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1 Code of
Federal Regulations part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5857.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
History
The FAA published a final rule in the
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA–
2019–0038 (84 FR 22366, May 17, 2019),
amending Class E airspace at the Sibley
Municipal Airport, Sibley, IA.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
identified an error that the geographic
coordinates of the airport need to be
amended to be in concert with the
FAA’s aeronautical database. This
correction changes the coordinates from
‘‘(long. 094°45′35″ W)’’ to read ‘‘(long.
095°45′35″ W)’’
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me, in the
Federal Register of May 17, 2019 (84 FR
22366) FR Doc. 2019–0038, Amendment
of Class E Airspace; Sibley, IA, is
corrected as follows:
[Amended]
Sibley, IA [Corrected]
On page 22367, column 2, line 17;
remove ‘‘(long 094°45′35″ W)’’ and add
in its place ‘‘(long 095°45′35″ W)’’.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 19,
2019.
John Witucki,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Central Service Center.
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Revisions to the Unverified List (UVL)
Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS) is amending the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) by
removing eight (8) persons from the
Unverified List (‘‘UVL’’) and correcting
the name for one (1) person currently
listed on the UVL. The eight persons are
removed from the UVL on the basis that
BIS was able to verify their bona fides
because of an end-use check.
DATES: This rule is effective: June 27,
2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Kurland, Director, Office of
Enforcement Analysis, Bureau of
Industry and Security, Department of
Commerce, Phone: (202) 482–4255 or by
email at UVLRequest@bis.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The Unverified List, found in
supplement no. 6 to part 744 of the
EAR, contains the names and addresses
of foreign persons who are or have been
parties to a transaction, as such parties
are described in § 748.5 of the EAR,
involving the export, reexport, or
transfer (in-country) of items subject to
the EAR, and whose bona fides (i.e.,
legitimacy and reliability relating to the
end use and end user of items subject
to the EAR) BIS has been unable to
verify through an end-use check. BIS
may add persons to the UVL when BIS
or federal officials acting on BIS’s behalf
have been unable to verify a foreign
person’s bona fides because an end-use
check, such as a pre-license check (PLC)
or a post-shipment verification (PSV),
cannot be completed satisfactorily for
such purposes for reasons outside the
U.S. Government’s control.
There are occasions where, for a
number of reasons, end-use checks
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0447; Product Identifier 2018-CE-055-AD; Amendment
39-19667; AD 2019-12-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-46-600TP (M600)
airplanes. This AD requires inserting a ground operations limitation
into the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) and
installing a placard limiting ground operations. This AD also includes
optional actions to terminate the ground operating limitations. This AD
was prompted by a report of understrength rivets installed during
manufacture of the bulkhead assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 12,
2019.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 12, 2019.
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: 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 final rule, contact
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com. You may view this
service information at the
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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 and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0447.
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-2019-
0447; 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 is listed
above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan McCully, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
telephone: (404) 474-5548; fax: (404) 474-5606; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA received a report from Piper that incorrect rivets were
installed in the bulkhead assembly at fuselage station (FS) 79.00
during the manufacture of certain serial-numbered Model PA-46-600TP
(M600) airplanes. The rivets were not in accordance with the type
design drawing, nor did they meet the strength requirements of the
aircraft design. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
failure of the rivets, which could lead to structural failure of the
bulkhead assembly and loss of control of the airplane. The FAA is
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Piper Service Bulletin No. 1332A, dated January
29, 2019. The service bulletin contains procedures for inserting the
temporary ground operating limitation into the pilot's operating
handbook (POH) and installing a placard with the temporary ground
operating limitation, either a fabricated placard or placard part
number 46G110013-702, in the airplane cockpit. The service bulletin
also contains procedures for inspecting the FS 79.00 bulkhead assembly
for cracks, wrinkling, or missing rivets and for replacing the
understrength rivets with new rivets. 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
The FAA is issuing this AD because the FAA evaluated all the
relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires inserting a ground operating limitation into the
Limitations section of the AFM and installing a placard in the airplane
cockpit that limits ground operations. This AD also includes an
optional action to terminate the ground operating limitation by
replacing the rivets to reinforce the bulkhead assembly. Although
Piper's service information specifies inserting the operating
limitation into the POH, Piper's POH for the Model PA-46-600TP
constitutes its FAA-approved AFM.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim action. The FAA may require
replacement of the rivets to reinforce the bulkhead assembly. However,
the planned compliance time for the replacement of the rivets would
allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior comment
on the merit of the replacement.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the required corrective actions must be accomplished before
further flight. Providing prior notice and comment would delay
implementing these safety actions needed to correct this known unsafe
condition, which could result in structural failure of the FS 79.00
bulkhead, resulting in loss of control of the airplane. Therefore, the
FAA finds good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, the FAA invites you to send any written data, views,
or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2019-
0447 and Product Identifier 2018-CE-055-AD at the beginning of your
comments. The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final
rule. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the FAA receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact the FAA receives about this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 69 airplanes, of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Insert the ground operating limitation 1 work-hour x $85 per $6.00 $91 $6,279
into the AFM and install placard hour = $85.
limiting ground operations.
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Optional Terminating Action
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Optional terminating action to replace 100 work-hours x $85 per $200 $8,700 $600,300
rivets. hour = $8,500.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all costs in their 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.
The FAA is 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 Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-12-12 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-19667; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0447; Product Identifier 2018-CE-055-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 12, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc., Model PA-46-600TP
(M600) airplanes, serial numbers 4698001, 4698004 through 4698010,
4698012 through 4698016, and 4698018 through 4698076, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 5312, bulkhead.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of understrength rivets
installed on the bulkhead assembly during manufacture. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the understrength rivets,
which could lead to structural failure of the fuselage station (FS)
79 bulkhead with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Ground Operating Limitation
(1) Before further flight after July 12, 2019 (the effective
date of this AD), insert the ground operations limitation into the
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) and install
on the airplane cockpit instrument panel a placard limiting ground
operations by following the Instructions, Part I Temporary Ground
Operating Limitation, of Piper Aircraft, Inc., Service Bulletin No.
1332A, dated January 29, 2019 (Piper SB No. 1332A).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: The Piper
Aircraft, Inc. pilot's operating handbook for the Model PA-46-600TP
(M600) airplane constitutes its FAA-approved AFM.
(2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9
(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Optional Action To Terminate the Ground Operating Limitation
(1) After July 12, 2019 (the effective date of this AD), you may
replace the FS 79.00 bulkhead rivets in accordance with the
Instructions, Part II Rework, of Piper SB No. 1332A.
(2) If the FS 79.00 bulkhead rivets have been replaced as
specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, you may remove the AFM
revision and placard required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions in paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before July 12,
2019 (the effective date of this AD) using Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB
No. 1332, dated October 16, 2018.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan McCully,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5548; fax: (404)
474-5606; email: [email protected].
(l) 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) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1332A, dated
January 29, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in
this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach,
FL 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; internet: www.piper.com/technical-publications-documents/.
(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.
(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 June 17, 2019.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, AIR-601.
[FR Doc. 2019-13603 Filed 6-26-19; 8:45 am]
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