Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes, 50767-50770 [2020-17986]
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2.3 Air circulation. Maintain air circulation
in the room sufficient to secure a reasonably
uniform temperature distribution, but do not
cause a direct draft on the unit under test.
2.4 Ambient room test conditions.
2.4.1 Standby mode and off mode ambient
temperature. For standby mode and off mode
testing, maintain room ambient air
temperature conditions as specified in
Section 4, Paragraph 4.2 of IEC 62301
(Second Edition) (incorporated by reference;
see § 430.3).
2.5 Normal non-operating temperature. All
areas of the appliance to be tested must attain
the normal non-operating temperature, as
defined in section 1.7 of this appendix,
before any testing begins. Measure the
applicable normal non-operating temperature
using the equipment specified in sections
2.6.2.1 of this appendix.
2.6 Instrumentation. Perform all test
measurements using the following
instruments, as appropriate:
2.6.1 Electrical Measurements.
2.6.1.1 Standby mode and off mode watt
meter. The watt meter used to measure
standby mode and off mode power must meet
the requirements specified in Section 4,
Paragraph 4.4 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition)
(incorporated by reference; see § 430.3). For
microwave oven standby mode and off mode
testing, if the power measuring instrument
used for testing is unable to measure and
record the crest factor, power factor, or
maximum current ratio during the test
measurement period, measure the crest
factor, power factor, and maximum current
ratio immediately before and after the test
measurement period to determine whether
these characteristics meet the requirements
specified in Section 4, Paragraph 4.4 of IEC
62301 (Second Edition).
2.6.2 Temperature measurement
equipment.
2.6.2.1 Room temperature indicating
system. For the test of microwave ovens, the
room temperature indicating system must
have an error no greater than ±1 °F (±0.6 °C)
over the range 65° to 90 °F (18 °C to 32 °C).
3. Test Methods and Measurements
3.1. Test methods.
3.1.1 Microwave oven.
3.1.1.1 Microwave oven test standby mode
and off mode power except for any
microwave oven component of a combined
cooking product. Establish the testing
conditions set forth in section 2, Test
Conditions, of this appendix. For microwave
ovens that drop from a higher power state to
a lower power state as discussed in Section
5, Paragraph 5.1, Note 1 of IEC 62301
(Second Edition) (incorporated by reference;
see § 430.3), allow sufficient time for the
microwave oven to reach the lower power
state before proceeding with the test
measurement. Follow the test procedure as
specified in Section 5, Paragraph 5.3.2 of IEC
62301 (Second Edition). For units in which
power varies as a function of displayed time
in standby mode, set the clock time to 3:23
and use the average power approach
described in Section 5, Paragraph 5.3.2(a) of
IEC 62301 (First Edition), but with a single
test period of 10 minutes +0/¥2 sec after an
additional stabilization period until the clock
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time reaches 3:33. If a microwave oven is
capable of operation in either standby mode
or off mode, as defined in sections 1.9 and
1.8 of this appendix, respectively, or both,
test the microwave oven in each mode in
which it can operate.
3.2 Test measurements.
3.2.1 Microwave oven standby mode and
off mode power except for any microwave
oven component of a combined cooking
product. Make measurements as specified in
Section 5, Paragraph 5.3 of IEC 62301
(Second Edition) (incorporated by reference;
see § 430.3). If the microwave oven is capable
of operating in standby mode, as defined in
section 1.9 of this appendix, measure the
average standby mode power of the
microwave oven, PSB, in watts as specified
in section 3.1.1.1 of this appendix. If the
microwave oven is capable of operating in off
mode, as defined in section 1.8 of this
appendix, measure the average off mode
power of the microwave oven, POM, as
specified in section 3.1.1.1.
3.3 Recorded values.
3.3.1 For microwave ovens except for any
microwave oven component of a combined
cooking product, record the average standby
mode power, PSB, for the microwave oven
standby mode, as determined in section 3.2.1
of this appendix for a microwave oven
capable of operating in standby mode. Record
the average off mode power, POM, for the
microwave oven off mode power test, as
determined in section 3.2.1 of this appendix
for a microwave oven capable of operating in
off mode.
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address the unsafe condition on these
products.
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0743; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00728–A; Amendment
39–21200; AD 2020–16–16]
This AD is effective September 7,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 7, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by September 7, 2020.
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; telephone: +64 7 843 6144;
facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email:
pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet:
https://www.aerospace.co.nz. You may
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA–2020–
0743.
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DATES:
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
0743; or in person at Docket Operations
Administration (FAA), DOT.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this AD, the
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
regulatory evaluation, any comments
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific
received, and other information. The
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
street address for Docket Operations is
airplanes. This AD results from
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
mandatory continuing airworthiness
will be available in the AD docket
information (MCAI) issued by the
shortly after receipt.
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
on an aviation product. The MCAI
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
describes the unsafe condition as the
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
outer race of bearing migrating out of
International Validation Branch, 901
the aileron pivot fork on the control
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
column. The FAA is issuing this AD to
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
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4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/
750XL/33A, dated February 7, 2019
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. The MCAI states:
DCA/750XL/33A is prompted by a report
of finding the outer race of bearing P/N
NA4901–2RSR migrating out of an aileron
pivot fork on a control column of a 750XL
aircraft. The [CAA] AD is issued to introduce
retaining washers to the aileron pivot
bearings in accordance with the instructions
in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/115 issue 3, dated
21 January 2019. This issue 3 MSB
introduces alternate washer P/N AN960–516
for P/N AN960–516L. The issue 2 MSB
introduced alternate bolts for P/N
NAS6605D60.
The original design of the aileron
pivot bearings did not have the retaining
hardware. After the design was revised
and the retaining hardware was added
to the design drawing, production did
not follow the drawing. As a result,
aileron pivot bearings were installed on
the affected airplanes without retaining
hardware. Without the retaining
hardware, the outer race of the bearing
can slip out of the aileron pivot fork,
which may lead to excessive play in the
control column.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0743.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/115, Issue 3, dated January
21, 2019; Pacific Aerospace Limited
Drawing Number WAS 7, Issue B, dated
November 27, 2018; and Pacific
Aerospace Limited Drawing Number
WAS18, Issue NC, dated December 13,
2018. The service bulletin contains
procedures for inspecting the aileron
pivot fork end bearing assemblies of the
starboard and port control columns for
security and installing retaining washers
and a bolt secured with a castellated nut
and split pin. The service drawings
contain the specifications of the
required washers. 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.
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Other Related Information
The FAA also reviewed Pacific
Aerospace Drawing Number BOL6603
thru 6620, Issue A, dated December 19,
2018. This drawing contains the
specifications for bolts that may be used
in the aileron pivot fork end bearing
assemblies.
Differences Between the MCAI and This
AD
The MCAI requires a daily inspection
of the bearing assemblies and allows
either a mechanic or a pilot rated for
this airplane to perform these
inspections. This AD does not require
these daily inspections.
The MCAI requires installation of the
retaining hardware within 165 hours
time-in-service (TIS). The aileron pivot
fork bearing could migrate out of
position at any time during any flight
operation. Because this AD does not
require the daily visual inspections
until the retaining hardware is installed,
the FAA has determined that a shorter
compliance time is necessary to address
the unsafe condition. Therefore, this AD
requires installing the retaining
hardware within 10 hours TIS or 15
days, whichever occurs first.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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, it has notified us of
the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. The FAA is issuing
this AD because it 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 the aileron pivot fork
bearing could slip out of the control
column at any time during flight and
cause excessive play in the control
column. This condition could result in
loss of airplane control. Therefore, the
corrective actions are required by this
AD within 10 hours TIS or 15 days,
whichever occurs first. The risk
assessment received by the FAA, and
reconfirmed in July of 2020, indicates
that urgent action is required. Thus, the
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FAA finds good cause that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable. In addition, for the
reasons 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, we invite 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–2020–0743 and Product Identifier
MCAI–2020–00728–A at the beginning
of your comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
we receive, 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 we receive about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Mike Kiesov,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA General
Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. Any commentary that
the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD will
affect 22 products of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates that it will take 3 workhours per product to install the
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retaining washers and bolt secured with
a castellated nut and split pin to the
aileron pivot fork bearing required by
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $20.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $6,050, or $275 per
product.
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 this 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.
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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.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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,
and
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(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:
■
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:
■
2020–16–16 Pacific Aerospace Limited:
Amendment 39–21200; Docket No.
FAA–2020–0743; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–00728–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective September 7, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes, serial
numbers 101 through 220, 8001, and 8002,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
(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 the outer
race of bearing migrating out of the aileron
pivot fork on the control column. The FAA
is issuing this AD to prevent the aileron pivot
fork bearing from slipping out of the control
column during flight. This unsafe condition,
if not corrected, could cause excessive play
in the control column with consequent loss
of airplane control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, within 10 hours timein-service after September 7, 2020 (the
effective date of this AD) or within 15 days
after September 7, 2020 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs first, install
retaining hardware on each aileron pivot fork
bearing assembly fork end on the starboard
and port control columns in accordance with
Part B-Installation-hardware of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific
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Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/115, Issue 3, dated
January 21, 2019; Pacific Aerospace Limited
Drawing Number WAS 7, Issue B, dated
November 27, 2018; and Pacific Aerospace
Limited Drawing Number WAS18, Issue NC,
dated December 13, 2018.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, International Validation
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, General Aviation
& Rotorcraft Section, International Validation
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.
(h) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits are not permitted for
this AD.
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD
No. DCA/750XL/33A, dated February 7,
2019; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing
Number BOL6603 thru 6620, Issue A, dated
December 19, 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–2020–0743.
You may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/115, Issue 3,
dated January 21, 2019.
(ii) Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing
Number WAS 7, Issue B, dated November 27,
2018.
(iii) Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing
Number WAS18, Issue NC, dated December
13, 2018.
(3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited 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 7843 6134; email: pacific@
aerospace.co.nz; internet: https://
www.aerospace.co.nz.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
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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–2020–0743.
(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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 4, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0994; Product
Identifier 2017–SW–002–AD; Amendment
39–21216; AD 2020–17–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–14–
05 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J
helicopters. AD 2017–14–05 required
replacing certain right-hand (RH)
hydraulic pumps and was prompted by
reports of broken screws that attach the
cover of the hydraulic pump. This new
AD requires replacing certain left-hand
(LH) and RH hydraulic pumps. This AD
was prompted by reports of broken bolts
that attach the cover of the hydraulic
pump. The actions of this AD are
intended to address an unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
22, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone 972–641–0000 or 800–232–
0323; fax 972–641–3775; or at https://
www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/
technical-support.html. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
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SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2018–0994; 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 European Aviation Safety
Agency (now European Union Aviation
Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is 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: Matt
Fuller, AD Program Manager, Continued
Operational Safety Branch,
Airworthiness Products Section,
General Aviation and Rotorcraft Unit,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817–222–
5110; email matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede
AD 2017–14–05, Amendment 39–18949
(82 FR 31899, July 11, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–
14–05’’). AD 2017–14–05 applied to
Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J
helicopters with certain serialnumbered LH and RH hydraulic pumps
part number (P/N) FR65WEO2005–175A
installed. The SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 21, 2020 (85
FR 30891). The FAA preceded the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
the Federal Register on October 21,
2019 (84 FR 56152). The NPRM
proposed to continue to require
replacing the RH hydraulic pump
within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS)
and also proposed to require replacing
the LH hydraulic pump within 110
hours TIS. The NPRM also proposed to
continue to prohibit the installation of
an affected hydraulic pump on any
helicopter. The SNPRM proposed to
expand the applicability to include
helicopters that have an affected
hydraulic pump on one or both of the
LH and RH sides and change the
proposed requirements to address
helicopters with an affected hydraulic
pump installed on only one side. The
SNPRM also corrected the nomenclature
of ‘‘screw’’ to ‘‘bolt.’’
The NPRM was prompted by EASA
AD No. 2016–0264–E, dated December
22, 2016, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
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of the European Union, to correct an
unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters
Model SA 330 J helicopters. EASA
advises of reports of broken screws that
attach the cover of the hydraulic pump.
A subsequent investigation revealed that
hydrogen was introduced into a batch of
screws delivered between July 1, 2015,
and November 1, 2016, causing the
screws to become brittle and lack
sufficient strength. These screws were
installed in a batch of hydraulic pumps,
P/N FR65WEO2005–175A, identified by
certain serial numbers (S/Ns). As a
result, the EASA AD requires replacing
the hydraulic pumps.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but did not receive any
comments on the SNPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
FAA’s Determination
These helicopters have been approved
by EASA and are approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the
European Union, EASA has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD
after evaluating all information
provided by EASA and determining the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other helicopters of
the same type design.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed Airbus Helicopters
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No.
SA330–29.12, Revision 0, dated
December 22, 2016, which specifies
removing Nexter Mechanics hydraulic
pumps P/N FR65WEO2005–175A with
certain S/Ns. If both the RH and LH
hydraulic pumps have an affected P/N
and S/N, the service information
specifies replacing the RH hydraulic
pump before further flight and the LH
hydraulic pump within 110 flying hours
or 6 months. If only one hydraulic
pump has an affected P/N and S/N, the
service information specifies replacing
it within 110 flying hours or 6 months.
The service information also specifies
that, for 6 months after receipt of the
service information, an affected
hydraulic pump must be ‘‘returned to
conformity’’ by complying with Nexter
Mechanics Alert Service Bulletin No.
NM/INGE/16–140, Revision 0, dated
December 22, 2016, before installation.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 24 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
Labor costs are estimated at $85 per
work-hour. Based on these numbers, the
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50767-50770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17986]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0743; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00728-A;
Amendment 39-21200; AD 2020-16-16]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
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 the outer race of bearing migrating out of the aileron
pivot fork on the control column. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 7, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 7,
2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by September 7, 2020.
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; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; facsimile: +64 7
843 6134; email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is
also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA-2020-0743.
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-2020-
0743; 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 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,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816)
329-
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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 No. DCA/750XL/33A, dated February 7,
2019 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
states:
DCA/750XL/33A is prompted by a report of finding the outer race
of bearing P/N NA4901-2RSR migrating out of an aileron pivot fork on
a control column of a 750XL aircraft. The [CAA] AD is issued to
introduce retaining washers to the aileron pivot bearings in
accordance with the instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/115 issue 3, dated 21 January 2019.
This issue 3 MSB introduces alternate washer P/N AN960-516 for P/N
AN960-516L. The issue 2 MSB introduced alternate bolts for P/N
NAS6605D60.
The original design of the aileron pivot bearings did not have the
retaining hardware. After the design was revised and the retaining
hardware was added to the design drawing, production did not follow the
drawing. As a result, aileron pivot bearings were installed on the
affected airplanes without retaining hardware. Without the retaining
hardware, the outer race of the bearing can slip out of the aileron
pivot fork, which may lead to excessive play in the control column.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0743.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/115, Issue 3, dated January 21, 2019; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Drawing Number WAS 7, Issue B, dated November 27,
2018; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number WAS18, Issue NC,
dated December 13, 2018. The service bulletin contains procedures for
inspecting the aileron pivot fork end bearing assemblies of the
starboard and port control columns for security and installing
retaining washers and a bolt secured with a castellated nut and split
pin. The service drawings contain the specifications of the required
washers. 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.
Other Related Information
The FAA also reviewed Pacific Aerospace Drawing Number BOL6603 thru
6620, Issue A, dated December 19, 2018. This drawing contains the
specifications for bolts that may be used in the aileron pivot fork end
bearing assemblies.
Differences Between the MCAI and This AD
The MCAI requires a daily inspection of the bearing assemblies and
allows either a mechanic or a pilot rated for this airplane to perform
these inspections. This AD does not require these daily inspections.
The MCAI requires installation of the retaining hardware within 165
hours time-in-service (TIS). The aileron pivot fork bearing could
migrate out of position at any time during any flight operation.
Because this AD does not require the daily visual inspections until the
retaining hardware is installed, the FAA has determined that a shorter
compliance time is necessary to address the unsafe condition.
Therefore, this AD requires installing the retaining hardware within 10
hours TIS or 15 days, whichever occurs first.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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, it has
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because it
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 the
aileron pivot fork bearing could slip out of the control column at any
time during flight and cause excessive play in the control column. This
condition could result in loss of airplane control. Therefore, the
corrective actions are required by this AD within 10 hours TIS or 15
days, whichever occurs first. The risk assessment received by the FAA,
and reconfirmed in July of 2020, indicates that urgent action is
required. Thus, the FAA finds good cause that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the
reasons 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, we invite 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-2020-
0743 and Product Identifier MCAI-2020-00728-A at the beginning of your
comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments we receive, 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 we receive about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Mike
Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 22 products of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates that it will take 3 work-hours per product
to install the
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retaining washers and bolt secured with a castellated nut and split pin
to the aileron pivot fork bearing required by this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $20.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $6,050, or $275 per product.
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 this 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.
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
The FAA 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, 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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2020-16-16 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-21200; Docket No.
FAA-2020-0743; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00728-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 7,
2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 220, 8001, and 8002,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(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 the outer race
of bearing migrating out of the aileron pivot fork on the control
column. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the aileron pivot fork
bearing from slipping out of the control column during flight. This
unsafe condition, if not corrected, could cause excessive play in
the control column with consequent loss of airplane control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, within 10 hours time-in-service after
September 7, 2020 (the effective date of this AD) or within 15 days
after September 7, 2020 (the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first, install retaining hardware on each aileron pivot fork
bearing assembly fork end on the starboard and port control columns
in accordance with Part B-Installation-hardware of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/115, Issue 3, dated January 21, 2019;
Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number WAS 7, Issue B, dated
November 27, 2018; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number
WAS18, Issue NC, dated December 13, 2018.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, International Validation 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, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation 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.
(h) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits are not permitted for this AD.
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD No. DCA/750XL/33A,
dated February 7, 2019; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number
BOL6603 thru 6620, Issue A, dated December 19, 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-
2020-0743. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/115, Issue 3, dated January 21, 2019.
(ii) Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number WAS 7, Issue B,
dated November 27, 2018.
(iii) Pacific Aerospace Limited Drawing Number WAS18, Issue NC,
dated December 13, 2018.
(3) For Pacific Aerospace Limited 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 7843 6134; email: [email protected];
internet: https://www.aerospace.co.nz.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
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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-2020-
0743.
(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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on August 4, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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