Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes, 40381-40384 [2021-15951]
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Learjet Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2021–0157;
Project Identifier AD–2020–00483–T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by September
13, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(i) Service Information Exception
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 45
(Learjet 40), Model 45 (Learjet 45), Model 45
(Learjet 70), and Model 45 (Learjet 75)
airplanes, serial numbers 45–002 through 45–
596 and 45–2001 through 45–2146,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 5714, Wing, Center Box.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
corrosion found on the upper surface of the
lower center wing mid spar splice plate. The
FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct
corrosion or deterioration of protective
treatments on the center wing area. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in failure of the wing centerline joint
and lead to partial wing separation with
consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Applicable Service Bulletins
Use the following service bulletins, as
applicable to your airplane model
configuration, to perform the actions required
by paragraph (h) of this AD:
(1) Bombardier Learjet 40 Service Bulletin
40–57–06, Revision 1, dated October 26,
2020;
(2) Bombardier Learjet 45 Service Bulletin
45–57–13, Revision 1, dated October 26,
2020;
(3) Bombardier Learjet 70 Service Bulletin
70–57–02, Revision 1, dated October 26,
2020; and
(4) Bombardier Learjet 75 Service Bulletin
75–57–01, Revision 2, dated April 19, 2021.
(h) Wing Center Spar Inspection, Related
Investigative Inspections, and Corrective
Actions
At the applicable initial compliance time
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8
years, inspect the center wing area for
corrosion and deterioration of protective
treatments and perform all related corrective
actions by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, steps 3.A. and 3.B., of the
applicable service bulletin listed in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with 8 or fewer years
since the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, whichever date is earlier:
Before or upon accumulating 8 years or
within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later; or
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(2) For airplanes that have accumulated
more than 8 years since the date of issuance
of the original airworthiness certificate or the
date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness, whichever date is
earlier: Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD.
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Where Bombardier Learjet 40 Service
Bulletin 40–57–06, Revision 1, dated October
26, 2020, Bombardier Learjet 45 Service
Bulletin 45–57–13, Revision 1, dated October
26, 2020, Bombardier Learjet 70 Service
Bulletin 70–57–02, Revision 1, dated October
26, 2020, and Bombardier Learjet 75 Service
Bulletin 75–57–01, Revision 2, dated April
19, 2021, specify contacting Learjet Inc. for
appropriate action: Before further flight,
repair using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
(j) Reporting Requirement
Within 30 days after completing the initial
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD or within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later, submit a
report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspection to: Wichita-COS@
faa.gov; or Ann Johnson, Wichita ACO
Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS
67209. This reporting requirement is limited
to the initial inspection results only. The
report must include: The name of the owner;
the address of the owner; the name of the
organization doing the actions required by
this AD; the date the inspection was
completed; the name of the person
submitting the report; the address, telephone
number, and email of the person submitting
the report; the airplane serial number; the
date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate, or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness
(whichever date is earlier); whether
protective treatments are deteriorated, and if
so, the location of deteriorated areas; whether
corrosion was detected, and if so, the
location of corrosion; and a list of parts
replaced if the level of corrosion required
replacement of parts.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the initial wing
spar inspection required by the introductory
text to paragraph (h) of this AD if you
performed the visual inspection before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Learjet 40 Service Bulletin 40–57–06, Basic
Issue, dated February 25, 2019; Bombardier
Learjet 45 Service Bulletin 45–57–13, Basic
Issue, dated February 25, 2019; Bombardier
Learjet 70 Service Bulletin 70–57–02, Basic
Issue, dated February 25, 2019; Bombardier
Learjet 75 Service Bulletin 75–57–01, Basic
Issue, dated February 25, 2019; or
Bombardier Learjet 75 Service Bulletin 75–
57–01, Revision 1, dated October 26, 2020.
(1) To take credit for the initial inspection,
you must comply with paragraph (j) of this
AD within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) You cannot take credit for the recurring
inspections, only the initial inspection.
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(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO 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 manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in Related Information.
(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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by a Learjet Inc.
Designated Engineering Representative, or a
Unit Member of the Learjet Organization
Designation Authorization, that has been
authorized by the Manager, Wichita ACO
Branch, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair, modification, or
alteration method must meet the certification
basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(m) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Tara Shawn, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone:
(316) 946–4141; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
tara.shawn@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Learjet Inc., One Learjet
Way, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946–
2000; email: ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com;
website: businessaircraft.bombardier.com/
en/aircraft/Learjet.html. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Issued on July 21, 2021.
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–2021–0604; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–007–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
ACTION:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify
and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI identifies
the unsafe condition as insufficient
clearance between the engine mount,
the Beta control rod, and the interturbine temperature (ITT) sensing probe
that could lead to chafing damage. This
proposed AD would require inspecting
the engine mount, the temperature
probe, and the reversing cable for
damage, and taking any necessary
corrective actions. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by September 13,
2021.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact the Civil Aviation
Authority of New Zealand, Level 15,
Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston Street,
Wellington 6011; phone: +64 4 560
9400; fax: +64 4 569 2024; email: info@
caa.govt.nz. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
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SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0604; 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
NPRM, any comments received, and
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other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
FAA, International Validation Branch,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
64106; phone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0604; Project Identifier
2019–CE–007–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this proposal
because of those 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
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Mike Kiesov, Aviation
Safety Engineer, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room
301, Kansas City, MO 64106. Any
commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
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Background
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/35,
effective date February 7, 2019 (referred
to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes. The MCAI states:
DCA/750XL/35 is prompted by a review of
the engine installation procedures, which
identified that the clearance between the
engine mount, the Beta control rod and the
inter-turbine temperature (ITT) sensing probe
could be insufficient and result in chafing
damage. The [CAA] AD is issued to introduce
the instructions in Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/
XL/102 issue 2, dated 5 November 2018.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0604.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/102, Issue 2, dated
November 5, 2018. This service
information specifies procedures for
removing support clamps if installed by
following the prior version of the
service bulletin; inspecting the engine
mount, the temperature probe, and the
reversing cable for signs of chafing or
damage; installing anti-chafing blade
tape onto the engine mount tube; and
obtaining further guidance for corrective
actions. 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
ADDRESSES.
FAA’s Determination
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI and service information
referenced above. The FAA is issuing
this NPRM after determining the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This
NPRM
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions in the service
information described above, except as
discussed under Differences Between
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this Proposed AD and the Service
Information.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the Service Information
Where the service information states
to contact Pacific Aerospace Limited if
chafing or any damage is present on an
engine mount, temperature probe, or
reversing cable, this proposed AD
would require contacting the CAA of
New Zealand.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if
adopted as proposed, would affect 23
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA also estimates that it would
take about 2 work-hours per airplane to
comply with the inspection and install
anti-chafing blade tape. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour and
required parts would cost about $10 per
product for an estimated cost of $4,140
on U.S. operators, or $180 per airplane.
The damage found during the
proposed inspection may vary from
airplane to airplane. The FAA has no
way of knowing how much damage each
airplane may have or the cost to repair
the damage for each airplane.
Contacting the CAA of New Zealand,
if required, would take about 1 workhour for an estimated cost of $85 per
airplane.
The FAA has included all known
costs in this cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to a penalty for failure to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the
data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
Information Collection Clearance
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Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
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 Findings
The FAA determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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§ 39.13
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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–
2021–0604; Project Identifier 2019–CE–
007–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by September
13, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes, serial
numbers 101 through 215, 220, 8001, and
8002, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7100, Power Plant System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
identifies the unsafe condition as insufficient
clearance between the engine mount, the
Beta control rod, and the inter-turbine
temperature (ITT) sensing probe that could
lead to chafing damage. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent damage to the engine
mount, temperature probe, and the reversing
cable. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in chafing damage to the ITT
system and binding of the Beta control rod.
(f) Actions and Compliance
(1) Unless already done, within 165 hours
time-in-service after the effective date of this
AD, inspect the engine mount, the
temperature probe, and the reversing cable
for damage, and, before further flight, take all
necessary corrective actions and install antichafing blade tape onto the engine mount
tube by following the Accomplishment
Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Limited
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/102,
Issue 2, dated November 5, 2018.
(2) Where the service information states to
contact Pacific Aerospace Limited if chafing
or any damage is present on an engine
mount, temperature probe, or reversing cable,
this AD requires instead that you contact the
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New
Zealand at the contact information in
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, 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 manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in Related Information
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or by email at: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@
faa.gov.
(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.
(h) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to CAA of New Zealand AD DCA/
750XL/35, effective date February 7, 2019, for
more information. You may examine the
CAA AD in the AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0604.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact the Civil Aviation Authority
of New Zealand, Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55
Featherston Street, Wellington 6011; phone:
+64 4 560 9400; fax: +64 4 569 2024; email:
info@caa.govt.nz. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Issued on July 21, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket
Federal Aviation Administration
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0603; 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
NPRM, the MCAI, 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:
Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
64106; phone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0603; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–006–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify
and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as chafing damage
in the port wing skin caused by the fuel
system finger filters. This proposed AD
SUMMARY:
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would require inspecting the wing
internal skin for chafing and taking any
necessary corrective actions. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by September 13,
2021.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact the Civil Aviation
Authority of New Zealand, Level 15,
Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston Street,
Wellington 6011; phone: +64 4 560
9400; fax: +64 4 569 2024; email: info@
caa.govt.nz. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
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FAA–2021–0603; Project Identifier
2019–CE–006–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this proposal
because of those 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
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Mike Kiesov, Aviation
Safety Engineer, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106. Any
commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Comments Invited
Background
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/
750XL/34, effective date February 7,
2019 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
states:
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
DCA/750XL/34 is prompted by a report of
finding chafing damage in the port wing skin
caused by the fuel finger filters. The [CAA]
AD is issued to introduce inspection and
repair requirements with the issue of Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 40381-40384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15951]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0604; Project Identifier 2019-CE-007-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as insufficient
clearance between the engine mount, the Beta control rod, and the
inter-turbine temperature (ITT) sensing probe that could lead to
chafing damage. This proposed AD would require inspecting the engine
mount, the temperature probe, and the reversing cable for damage, and
taking any necessary corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact the Civil
Aviation Authority of New Zealand, Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55
Featherston Street, Wellington 6011; phone: +64 4 560 9400; fax: +64 4
569 2024; email: [email protected]. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0604; 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 NPRM, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-
4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0604; Project Identifier
2019-CE-007-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those 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 received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.
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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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 NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Mike
Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, MO 64106. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/35, effective date February 7,
2019 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes.
The MCAI states:
DCA/750XL/35 is prompted by a review of the engine installation
procedures, which identified that the clearance between the engine
mount, the Beta control rod and the inter-turbine temperature (ITT)
sensing probe could be insufficient and result in chafing damage.
The [CAA] AD is issued to introduce the instructions in Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/102 issue 2,
dated 5 November 2018.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0604.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/102, Issue 2, dated November 5, 2018. This service
information specifies procedures for removing support clamps if
installed by following the prior version of the service bulletin;
inspecting the engine mount, the temperature probe, and the reversing
cable for signs of chafing or damage; installing anti-chafing blade
tape onto the engine mount tube; and obtaining further guidance for
corrective actions. 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 ADDRESSES.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM
after determining the unsafe condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions in the
service information described above, except as discussed under
Differences Between
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this Proposed AD and the Service Information.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information
Where the service information states to contact Pacific Aerospace
Limited if chafing or any damage is present on an engine mount,
temperature probe, or reversing cable, this proposed AD would require
contacting the CAA of New Zealand.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 23 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA also estimates that it would take about 2 work-hours per
airplane to comply with the inspection and install anti-chafing blade
tape. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour and required parts
would cost about $10 per product for an estimated cost of $4,140 on
U.S. operators, or $180 per airplane.
The damage found during the proposed inspection may vary from
airplane to airplane. The FAA has no way of knowing how much damage
each airplane may have or the cost to repair the damage for each
airplane.
Contacting the CAA of New Zealand, if required, would take about 1
work-hour for an estimated cost of $85 per airplane.
The FAA has included all known costs in this cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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 Findings
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2021-0604; Project
Identifier 2019-CE-007-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by September 13, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 215, 220, 8001, and 8002,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7100, Power Plant
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as insufficient
clearance between the engine mount, the Beta control rod, and the
inter-turbine temperature (ITT) sensing probe that could lead to
chafing damage. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent damage to the
engine mount, temperature probe, and the reversing cable. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in chafing damage to the
ITT system and binding of the Beta control rod.
(f) Actions and Compliance
(1) Unless already done, within 165 hours time-in-service after
the effective date of this AD, inspect the engine mount, the
temperature probe, and the reversing cable for damage, and, before
further flight, take all necessary corrective actions and install
anti-chafing blade tape onto the engine mount tube by following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/102, Issue 2, dated November 5, 2018.
(2) Where the service information states to contact Pacific
Aerospace Limited if chafing or any damage is present on an engine
mount, temperature probe, or reversing cable, this AD requires
instead that you contact the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New
Zealand at the contact information in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, 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 manager of the certification office, send it to the
attention of the person identified in Related Information
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or by email at: [email protected].
(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.
(h) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Mike Kiesov,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
FAA, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to CAA of New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/35, effective date
February 7, 2019, for more information. You may examine the CAA AD
in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0604.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact the
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, Level 15, Asteron Centre,
55 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011; phone: +64 4 560 9400; fax:
+64 4 569 2024; email: [email protected]. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Issued on July 21, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-15951 Filed 7-27-21; 8:45 am]
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