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by the benefits derived by the operation
of the Order.
The Committee’s meeting was widely
publicized throughout the Florida
avocado industry and all interested
persons were invited to attend the
meeting and participate in Committee
deliberations on all issues. Like all
Committee meetings, the April 14, 2021,
meeting was a public meeting, and all
entities, both large and small, were able
to express views on this issue.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the Order’s information
collection requirements have been
previously approved by OMB and
assigned OMB No. 0581–0189 Fruit
Crops. No changes in those
requirements are necessary as a result of
this action. Should any changes become
necessary, they would be submitted to
OMB for approval.
This rule imposes no additional
reporting or recordkeeping requirements
on either small or large Florida avocado
handlers. As with all Federal marketing
order programs, reports and forms are
periodically reviewed to reduce
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A proposed rule concerning this
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Register. A 30-day comment period
ending September 23, 2021, was
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During the comment period, one
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A small business guide on complying
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sent to Richard Lower at the previously
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After consideration of all relevant
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information and recommendation
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available information, it is hereby found
that this rule will tend to effectuate the
declared policy of the Act.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 915
Avocados, Marketing agreements,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 915 is amended as
follows:
PART 915—AVOCADOS GROWN IN
SOUTH FLORIDA
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 915 continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
2. Section 915.235 is revised to read
as follows:
■
§ 915.235
Assessment rate.
On and after April 1, 2021, an
assessment rate of $0.45 per 55-pound
container or equivalent is established
for avocados grown in South Florida.
Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0711; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–024–AD; Amendment
39–21814; AD 2021–23–16]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
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
SUMMARY:
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chafing of the engine fuel feed line
hoses. This AD requires inspecting the
engine fuel feed line hoses and the
electrical wiring and rerouting all fuel
lines. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 11,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 11, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0711.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0711; 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:
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:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain serial-numbered Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes fitted with an air conditioner
and/or standby alternator. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 27, 2021 (86 FR 48086). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI
originated by the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA), which is the aviation
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authority for New Zealand. The CAA of
New Zealand has issued AD DCA/
750XL/37, effective April 25, 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/37 is prompted by a review of
the installation of the engine fuel lines and
the electrical installation forward of the
engine firewall on aircraft fitted with an air
conditioner and/or a standby alternator,
including those aircraft configured for the
installation of an air conditioner and/or a
standby alternator. It was found that the
engine fuel feed lines hoses could possibly
chafe against the adjacent electrical wiring
and the ignition exciter, which could result
in a fuel leak and possible fire. The [CAA]
AD is issued to introduce the corrective
actions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/113 issue
2, dated 8 March 2019.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0711.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from an
individual who supported the NPRM
without change.
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 reviewed
the relevant data, considered any
comments received, and 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 Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/
113, Issue 2, dated March 8, 2019. The
service information contains procedures
for inspecting the engine fuel feed line
hoses and the electrical wiring for
chafing or damage, rerouting all fuel
lines and the fuel transducer and
pressure switch wiring (including
installing P clips), and inspecting the
fuel hose for chafing and replacing
chafed fire sleeves or fuel hoses if
necessary. This service information is
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reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in
ADDRESSES.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
The MCAI requires an inspection at
the next 150 hour maintenance
inspection or within the next 50 hours
time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs
later, while this AD requires those
actions within 50 hours TIS or at the
next annual inspection after the
effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later. If there is no chafing and
damage found during the inspection, the
MCAI requires certain follow-on actions
at the next 300 hour maintenance
inspection or within the next 50 hours
TIS, whichever is later. This AD
requires those actions within 50 hours
TIS or at the next annual inspection,
whichever occurs later, because there is
no regulatory requirement for operators
in the U.S. to have 150-hour or 300-hour
maintenance inspections.
Regulatory Findings
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 23 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA also estimates that it will take
about 5 work-hours per airplane and
require parts costing $20 per airplane to
comply with the inspection and rerouting that are required by this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the inspection and re-routing
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$10,235, or $445 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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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.
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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
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:
■
2021–23–16 Pacific Aerospace
Limited:Amendment 39–21814; Docket
No. FAA–2021–0711; Project Identifier
2019–CE–024–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 11, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace
Limited Model 750XL airplanes, serial
numbers 101 through 215 inclusive, 220,
8001, and 8002, certificated in any category,
that are fitted with an air conditioner and/or
a standby alternator, including airplanes
configured for the installation of an air
conditioner and/or a standby alternator, as
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shown in Figure 1 of Part A in Pacific
Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2, dated March 8, 2019
(MSB PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2820, Aircraft Fuel Distribution, and
2497, Electrical Power System Wiring.
(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
describes the unsafe condition as chafing of
the engine fuel feed line hoses. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the
engine fuel feed line hoses with electrical
wiring and the ignition exciter located
forward of the engine firewall. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in a
fuel leak and fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
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Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or at
the next annual inspection after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
inspect the engine fuel feed line hoses and
the electrical wiring for chafing and damage
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Part A steps (3) and (4), in MSB
PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2.
(1) If there is any chafing or damage that
penetrates the orange outer covering of the
fuel line fire sleeve or if there is any chafed
or damaged electrical wiring, before further
flight, inspect the fuel hose for chafing,
replace any chafed fire sleeve or fuel hose,
and reroute all fuel lines in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions, Part B, in
MSB PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2.
(2) If there are no chafed or damaged
engine fuel feed line hoses and no chafed or
damaged electrical wiring, within 50 hours
TIS or at the next annual inspection,
whichever occurs later, reroute all fuel lines
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Part B, in MSB PACSB/XL/113,
Issue 2.
(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 (i)(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.
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(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
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.
(2) Refer to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
of New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/37, effective
April 25, 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–2021–0711.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2, dated
March 8, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact the CAA 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.
(4) You may view this service information
at 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.
(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: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 2, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0779; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01505–R; Amendment
39–21817; AD 2021–23–18]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Model MBB–BK 117 D–2 helicopters.
This AD was prompted by a report of
chafing marks on a wiring harness near
the locking washer of the lateral control
rod. This AD requires an inspection of
the wiring harness and the routing of
the wiring harness and corrective
actions if necessary, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 11,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 11, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For EASA material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone:
+49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet:
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find the
EASA material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this material at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–
5110. It is incorporated by reference is
also available in the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0779.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0779; 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 European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, 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:
Jacob Fitch, Aerospace Engineer, COS
Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance
& Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
phone: (817) 222–4130; email:
jacob.fitch@faa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0711; Project Identifier 2019-CE-024-AD; Amendment
39-21814; AD 2021-23-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL 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 chafing of the engine fuel feed line hoses.
This AD requires inspecting the engine fuel feed line hoses and the
electrical wiring and rerouting all fuel lines. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 11, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 11,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It
is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0711.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0711; 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: 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: [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 certain serial-numbered
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes fitted with an air
conditioner and/or standby alternator. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on August 27, 2021 (86 FR 48086). The NPRM was
prompted by MCAI originated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation
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authority for New Zealand. The CAA of New Zealand has issued AD DCA/
750XL/37, effective April 25, 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/37 is prompted by a review of the installation of the
engine fuel lines and the electrical installation forward of the
engine firewall on aircraft fitted with an air conditioner and/or a
standby alternator, including those aircraft configured for the
installation of an air conditioner and/or a standby alternator. It
was found that the engine fuel feed lines hoses could possibly chafe
against the adjacent electrical wiring and the ignition exciter,
which could result in a fuel leak and possible fire. The [CAA] AD is
issued to introduce the corrective actions in Pacific Aerospace
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/113 issue 2, dated 8 March
2019.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0711.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from an individual who supported the
NPRM without change.
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 reviewed the relevant
data, considered any comments received, and 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 Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2, dated March 8, 2019. The service information
contains procedures for inspecting the engine fuel feed line hoses and
the electrical wiring for chafing or damage, rerouting all fuel lines
and the fuel transducer and pressure switch wiring (including
installing P clips), and inspecting the fuel hose for chafing and
replacing chafed fire sleeves or fuel hoses if necessary. 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.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI requires an inspection at the next 150 hour maintenance
inspection or within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever
occurs later, while this AD requires those actions within 50 hours TIS
or at the next annual inspection after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. If there is no chafing and damage found during
the inspection, the MCAI requires certain follow-on actions at the next
300 hour maintenance inspection or within the next 50 hours TIS,
whichever is later. This AD requires those actions within 50 hours TIS
or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs later, because there
is no regulatory requirement for operators in the U.S. to have 150-hour
or 300-hour maintenance inspections.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 23 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates that it will take about 5 work-hours
per airplane and require parts costing $20 per airplane to comply with
the inspection and re-routing that are required by this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the inspection and re-
routing cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $10,235, or $445 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:
2021-23-16 Pacific Aerospace Limited:Amendment 39-21814; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0711; Project Identifier 2019-CE-024-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 11, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 215 inclusive, 220, 8001, and
8002, certificated in any category, that are fitted with an air
conditioner and/or a standby alternator, including airplanes
configured for the installation of an air conditioner and/or a
standby alternator, as
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shown in Figure 1 of Part A in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2, dated March 8, 2019 (MSB PACSB/XL/
113, Issue 2).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2820, Aircraft Fuel
Distribution, and 2497, Electrical Power System Wiring.
(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 describes the unsafe condition as chafing of the
engine fuel feed line hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
chafing of the engine fuel feed line hoses with electrical wiring
and the ignition exciter located forward of the engine firewall. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a fuel leak and
fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or at the next annual
inspection after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, inspect the engine fuel feed line hoses and the electrical
wiring for chafing and damage in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Part A steps (3) and (4), in MSB PACSB/XL/113, Issue
2.
(1) If there is any chafing or damage that penetrates the orange
outer covering of the fuel line fire sleeve or if there is any
chafed or damaged electrical wiring, before further flight, inspect
the fuel hose for chafing, replace any chafed fire sleeve or fuel
hose, and reroute all fuel lines in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, Part B, in MSB PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2.
(2) If there are no chafed or damaged engine fuel feed line
hoses and no chafed or damaged electrical wiring, within 50 hours
TIS or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs later,
reroute all fuel lines in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Part B, in MSB PACSB/XL/113, Issue 2.
(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 (i)(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.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, 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:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand AD
DCA/750XL/37, effective April 25, 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-
2021-0711.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/113,
Issue 2, dated March 8, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact the
CAA 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].
(4) You may view this service information at 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.
(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 November 2, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-26496 Filed 12-6-21; 8:45 am]
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