Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes, 3188-3190 [2022-01160]
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(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–28–
001, dated November 3, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–28–
001, Revision 1, dated May 14, 2018.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–28–
001, Revision 2, dated August 31, 2018.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–28–024, dated June 16,
2020. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. 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, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
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(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) TCCA AD
CF–2016–32R4, dated October 13, 2020; and
TCCA AD CF–2020–38, dated October 13,
2020; for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2021–0725.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax 516–
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(p) 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.
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(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on February 25, 2022.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–
022, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2018.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–
024, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2021.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–28–
010, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2018.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–28–
012, dated June 16, 2020.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–28–
001, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2019.
(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–28–
002, dated June 16, 2020.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 30, 2017 (82
FR 49498, October 26, 2017).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–
022, dated October 19, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–28–
010, dated October 19, 2015.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier Business
Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 1–514–855–2999; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet
https://www.bombardier.com.
(6) You may view this service information
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.
(7) 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 December 17, 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–2021–0218; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01519–A; Amendment
39–21880; AD 2021–26–21]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC–
24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
mandatory continuing airworthiness
SUMMARY:
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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
insufficient performance of the fuel
drain system that could lead to fire and
damage of the airplane. This AD
requires modifying the fuel drain pipe
routing and installing a drain mast. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 25,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 25, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371, Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 848 24 7 365;
email: techsupport.ch@pilatusaircraft.com; website: https://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com. 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 (817) 222–5110.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0218; 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:
Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room
301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone:
(816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090;
email: doug.rudolph@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 Pilatus
Model PC–24 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 8, 2021 (86 FR 56227). The
NPRM was based on MCAI from the
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union. EASA issued AD 2020–0252,
dated November 12, 2020 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’) to address the
unsafe condition on these products. The
MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where an
insufficient performance of the fuel drain
system was detected on certain PC–24
aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead,
in case of a fuel leak, to contamination of the
inboard rear fuselage, creating a fuel vapour
which, in combination with an ignition
source, could possibly result in a fire and
consequent damage to the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Pilatus Aircraft issued the [service bulletin]
SB providing instructions to modify the fuel
drain pipe routing and to install a drain mast.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the fuel
drain system.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require modifying the fuel drain pipe
routing and installing a drain mast. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0218.
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
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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 referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data 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 Pilatus PC–24
Service Bulletin No. 28–003, Revision 1,
dated January 23, 2020. This service
information specifies procedures for
modifying the fuel drain pipe routing
and installing a drain mast.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
The FAA estimates that this AD will
affect 36 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA also estimates that it would take
about 12 work-hours per airplane to do
the modification and installation of this
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $1,950 per airplane.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators would be $106,920 or $2,970
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.
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 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.
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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:
■
2021–26–21 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.:
Amendment 39–21880; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0218; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–01519–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective February 25, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Model PC–24 airplanes, serial numbers 101
through 184, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2830, Fuel Dump System.
(e) Reason
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 insufficient
performance of the fuel drain system that
could lead to fire and damage of the airplane.
The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent fuel
contamination of the inboard rear fuselage. If
not addressed, this unsafe condition, in
combination with an ignition source, could
result in fire and loss of control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 5 months after the effective date of
this AD, modify the fuel drain pipe routing
and install the drain mast by following
paragraphs A. and B. of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Pilatus PC–24 Service
Bulletin No. 28–003, Revision 1, dated
January 23, 2020.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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 and
email to: 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 Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090;
email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2020–0252, dated
November 12, 2020, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0218.
(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) Pilatus PC–24 Service Bulletin No. 28–
003, Revision 1, dated January 23, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.,
Customer Support General Aviation, CH–
6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 848 24
7 365; email: techsupport.ch@pilatusaircraft.com; website: https://www.pilatusaircraft.com.
(4) 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 (817) 222–5110.
(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 December 16, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–01160 Filed 1–20–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
18 CFR Part 11
[Docket No. RM11–6–000]
Annual Update to Fee Schedule for the
Use of Government Lands by
Hydropower Licensees
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Commission’s regulations, the
Commission, by its designee, the
Executive Director, issues this annual
update to the fee schedule in the
appendix to the part, which lists peracre rental fees by county (or other
geographic area) for use of government
lands by hydropower licensees.
DATES: This rule is effective January 21,
2022. The updates to appendix A to part
11, with the fee schedule of per-acre
rental fees by county (or other
geographic area), are from October 1,
2021, through September 30, 2022
(Fiscal Year 2022).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Raven A. Rodriguez, Financial
Management Division, Office of the
Executive Director, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
6276, Raven.Rodriguez@ferc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
rules, do not apply to this final rule
because the rule concerns agency
procedure and practice and will not
substantially affect the rights or
obligations of non-agency parties. This
final rule merely updates the fee
schedule published in the Code of
Federal Regulations to reflect scheduled
adjustments, as provided for in § 11.2 of
the Commission’s regulations.
List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 11
Public lands.
By the Executive Director.
Issued: January 14, 2022.
Anton C. Porter,
Executive Director, Office of the Executive
Director.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Commission amends appendix A to part
11, chapter I, title 18, Code of Federal
Regulations, as follows:
PART 11—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 11
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 792–828c; 42 U.S.C.
7101–7352.
2. Appendix A to part 11 is revised to
read as follows:
■
APPENDIX A TO PART 11—FEE
SCHEDULE FOR FY 2022
State
County
Alabama .............
Autauga .............
Baldwin ..............
Barbour ..............
Bibb ...................
Blount ................
Bullock ...............
Butler .................
Calhoun .............
Chambers ..........
Cherokee ...........
Chilton ...............
Choctaw ............
Clarke ................
Clay ...................
Cleburne ............
Coffee ................
Colbert ...............
Conecuh ............
Coosa ................
Covington ..........
Crenshaw ..........
Cullman .............
Dale ...................
Dallas ................
DeKalb ...............
Elmore ...............
Escambia ...........
Etowah ..............
Fayette ..............
Franklin ..............
Geneva ..............
Greene ..............
Hale ...................
Henry .................
Houston .............
Jackson .............
Jefferson ............
Lamar ................
Lauderdale ........
Annual Update to Fee Schedule
(Issued January 14, 2022)
Section 11.2 of the Commission’s
regulations provides a method for
computing reasonable annual charges
for recompensing the United States for
the use, occupancy, and enjoyment of
its lands by hydropower licensees.1
Annual charges for the use of
government lands are payable in
advance, and are based on an annual
schedule of per-acre rental fees
published in appendix A to part 11 of
the Commission’s regulations.2 This
document updates the fee schedule in
appendix A to part 11 for fiscal year
2022 (October 1, 2021, through
September 30, 2022).
Effective Date
This final rule is effective January 21,
2022. The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 804,
regarding Congressional review of final
1 Annual Charges for the Use of Government
Lands, Order No. 774, 78 FR 5256 (January 25,
2013), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,341 (2013).
2 18 CFR part 11 (2018).
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Fee/acre/yr
$59.33
156.65
60.08
75.52
96.91
57.63
66.02
114.24
67.61
85.21
94.95
55.16
61.32
75.52
93.09
70.84
71.70
57.63
61.67
72.21
67.10
107.00
80.96
50.45
105.87
80.61
66.13
103.21
59.35
65.94
66.62
52.49
60.81
69.41
95.06
81.84
118.73
50.02
97.56
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[FR Doc No: 2022-01160]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0218; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01519-A;
Amendment 39-21880; AD 2021-26-21]
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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 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-24 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 describes
the unsafe condition as insufficient performance of the fuel drain
system that could lead to fire and damage of the airplane. This AD
requires modifying the fuel drain pipe routing and installing a drain
mast. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 25, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 25,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH-6371, Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41
848 24 7 365; email: aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; website:
https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com. 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 (817) 222-5110.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0218; 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: Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone:
(816) 329-4059; 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
Pilatus Model PC-24 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 8, 2021 (86 FR 56227). The NPRM was based on MCAI
from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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(EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. EASA issued AD 2020-0252, dated November 12, 2020
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI'') to address the unsafe
condition on these products. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where an insufficient performance of
the fuel drain system was detected on certain PC-24 aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead, in case of a fuel
leak, to contamination of the inboard rear fuselage, creating a fuel
vapour which, in combination with an ignition source, could possibly
result in a fire and consequent damage to the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus Aircraft
issued the [service bulletin] SB providing instructions to modify
the fuel drain pipe routing and to install a drain mast.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the fuel drain system.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require modifying the fuel drain
pipe routing and installing a drain mast. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0218.
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
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data 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 Pilatus PC-24 Service Bulletin No. 28-003,
Revision 1, dated January 23, 2020. This service information specifies
procedures for modifying the fuel drain pipe routing and installing a
drain mast.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 36 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates that it would take about 12 work-hours
per airplane to do the modification and installation of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $1,950 per airplane.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators would be $106,920 or $2,970 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 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:
2021-26-21 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-21880; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0218; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01519-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 25,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes,
serial numbers 101 through 184, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2830, Fuel Dump
System.
(e) Reason
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 insufficient
performance of the fuel drain system that could lead to fire and
damage of the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent fuel
contamination of the inboard rear fuselage. If not addressed, this
unsafe condition, in combination with an ignition source, could
result in fire and loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 5 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the
fuel drain pipe routing and install the drain mast by following
paragraphs A. and B. of the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus
PC-24 Service Bulletin No. 28-003, Revision 1, dated January 23,
2020.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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
and email to: [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 Doug Rudolph,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816)
329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected].
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2020-0252,
dated November 12, 2020, for related information. You may examine
the MCAI at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0218.
(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) Pilatus PC-24 Service Bulletin No. 28-003, Revision 1, dated
January 23, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Support General Aviation, CH-6371
Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 848 24 7 365; email:
aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; website: https://www.pilatus-
aircraft.com.
(4) 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 (817) 222-5110.
(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 December 16, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-01160 Filed 1-20-22; 8:45 am]
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