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compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0059.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0059
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0059 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0059 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0059
specifies to report inspection results to
Fokker Services B.V. within a certain
compliance time. For this AD, report
inspection results at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Ho-Joon Lim, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3405; email ho-joon.lim@
faa.gov.
(k) 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0059, dated March 2, 2021.
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(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0059, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195. This material may be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0840.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on September 24, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0700; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–017–AD; Amendment
39–21795; AD 2021–22–22]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. 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 a manufacturing
defect in the nose landing gear (NLG)
piston tube. This AD requires replacing
the NLG piston tube. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 3,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
SUMMARY:
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Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
S.P.A, Via S. D’acquisto 62, 80042
Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39
0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899;
email: airworthiness@tecnam.com;
website: https://www.tecnam.com/us/
support/. 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. It is also available
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0700.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0700; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, the MCAI, any comments
received, and other information. The
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: Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 25, 2021 (86 FR
47422). The NPRM was prompted by
MCAI originated by the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. EASA
issued AD 2019–0043, dated March 6,
2019 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Failures of NLG piston tubes P/N 26–8–
1408–1 were reported during ground
operations. Subsequent investigation
determined a deficiency in NLG piston tube
manufacturing process. It was also
determined that only a specific batch is
affected by this defect.
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This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to failure of the NLG, possibly resulting in
loss of control on the ground, during or after
landing, with consequent damage to the
aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
TECNAM issued the [service bulletin] SB to
provide instructions for the replacement of
each affected part with a part that was
manufactured by an improved process.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires removal from service of
the affected parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0700.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
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 determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
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Related Service Information
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
S.P.A. Service Bulletin No. SB 288–CS–
Ed 1, Revision 1, dated December 22,
2017, is related to this AD and provides
information about installing nose
landing gear (NLG) piston tube kit
number SB 288–1.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 59 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA also estimates it will take about 4
work-hours per airplane to comply with
the replacement required by this AD
and required parts would cost about
$1,200 per airplane. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $90,860 or $1,540 per
airplane.
The FAA has included all known
costs in its 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.
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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
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. For the reasons
discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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:
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2021–22–22 Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39–21795;
Docket No. FAA–2021–0700; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–017–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 3, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3220, Nose/Tail Landing Gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a
manufacturing defect in the nose landing
gear (NLG) piston tube. The unsafe condition,
if not addressed, could result in failure of the
NLG upon or after landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes with an NLG piston tube
part number (P/N) 26–8–1408–1 installed
and not marked ‘‘rev. F00’’: Within 50 hours
time-in-service after the effective date of this
AD or within 2 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
replace any P/N 26–8–1408–1 NLG piston
tube with an improved part by installing NLG
piston tube kit number SB 288–1.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install an NLG piston tube P/N 26–8–
1408–1 on any airplane unless it is marked
‘‘rev. F00.’’
(h) 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 paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD or email: 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
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Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0043, dated
March 6, 2019, for more information. You
may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0700.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam S.P.A, Via S. D’acquisto 62, 80042
Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39 0823
620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email:
airworthiness@tecnam.com; website: https://
www.tecnam.com/us/support/. You may
review 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.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on October 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–23516 Filed 10–28–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31395; Amdt. No. 3979]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPS) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
procedures (ODPs) for operations at
certain airports. These regulatory
actions are needed because of the
adoption of new or revised criteria, or
because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide safe
and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective October 29,
2021. The compliance date for each
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SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of October 29,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Information Services, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, email fr.inspection@
nara.gov or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Availability
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center at
nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally,
individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP copies may be obtained from
the FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration. Mailing
Address: FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg. 29,
Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169.
Telephone (405) 954–4164.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing,
amending, suspending, or removes
SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or
ODPS. The complete regulatory
description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP
for an identified airport is listed on FAA
form documents which are incorporated
by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Forms 8260–3, 8260–4, 8260–5, 8260–
15A, 8260–15B, when required by an
entry on 8260–15A, and 8260–15C.
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The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, their complex
nature, and the need for a special format
make publication in the Federal
Register expensive and impractical.
Further, airmen do not use the
regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to
their graphic depiction on charts
printed by publishers or aeronautical
materials. Thus, the advantages of
incorporation by reference are realized
and publication of the complete
description of each SIAP, Takeoff
Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form
documents is unnecessary. This
amendment provides the affected CFR
sections and specifies the typed of
SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs
with their applicable effective dates.
This amendment also identifies the
airport and its location, the procedure,
and the amendment number.
Availability and Summary of Material
Incorporated by Reference
The material incorporated by
reference is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section.
The material incorporated by
reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff
Minimums and/or ODPs as identified in
the amendatory language for part 97 of
this final rule.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
effective upon publication of each
separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and
ODP as amended in the transmittal.
Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and
textual ODP amendments may have
been issued previously by the FAA in a
Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency
action of immediate flights safety
relating directly to published
aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the
need for some SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments may
require making them effective in less
than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs
and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an
effective date at least 30 days after
publication is provided.
Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria
contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures
(TERPS). In developing these SIAPs and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the
TERPS criteria were applied to the
conditions existing or anticipated at the
affected airports. Because of the close
and immediate relationship between
these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; Project Identifier 2019-CE-017-AD; Amendment
39-21795; AD 2021-22-22]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. 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 a manufacturing defect in the nose landing gear
(NLG) piston tube. This AD requires replacing the NLG piston tube. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 3, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A, Via S. D'acquisto 62,
80042 Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823
622899; email: [email protected]; website: https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/. 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. It is also available at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-0700.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
MCAI, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on August 25, 2021 (86 FR 47422). The NPRM was
prompted by MCAI originated by the European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union. EASA issued AD 2019-0043, dated March 6, 2019
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Failures of NLG piston tubes P/N 26-8-1408-1 were reported
during ground operations. Subsequent investigation determined a
deficiency in NLG piston tube manufacturing process. It was also
determined that only a specific batch is affected by this defect.
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This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the
NLG, possibly resulting in loss of control on the ground, during or
after landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to
occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, TECNAM issued the
[service bulletin] SB to provide instructions for the replacement of
each affected part with a part that was manufactured by an improved
process.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal
from service of the affected parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0700.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
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 determined that air
safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Service Bulletin No. SB 288-
CS-Ed 1, Revision 1, dated December 22, 2017, is related to this AD and
provides information about installing nose landing gear (NLG) piston
tube kit number SB 288-1.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 59 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates it will take about 4 work-hours per
airplane to comply with the replacement required by this AD and
required parts would cost about $1,200 per airplane. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $90,860 or $1,540 per airplane.
The FAA has included all known costs in its 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.
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
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that
this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-22-22 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39-
21795; Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; Project Identifier 2019-CE-017-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 3, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model
P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3220, Nose/Tail
Landing Gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a manufacturing
defect in the nose landing gear (NLG) piston tube. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the NLG upon
or after landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes with an NLG piston tube part number (P/N) 26-
8-1408-1 installed and not marked ``rev. F00'': Within 50 hours
time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or within 2
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
replace any P/N 26-8-1408-1 NLG piston tube with an improved part by
installing NLG piston tube kit number SB 288-1.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an NLG
piston tube P/N 26-8-1408-1 on any airplane unless it is marked
``rev. F00.''
(h) 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 paragraph (j)(1) of this AD or
email: [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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety
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Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0043, dated March 6, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0700.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A, Via S. D'acquisto 62, 80042
Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823
622899; email: [email protected]; website: https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/. You may review 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.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on October 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-23516 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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