[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 238 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66040-66042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29578]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-1162; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-066-AD;
Amendment 39-16136; AD 2009-26-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22 airplanes equipped with an anti-
ice system approved for flight into known icing. This AD requires you
to inspect the compression fittings on the anti-ice fluid distribution
lines for proper installation and repair any fittings that were not
properly installed. This AD results from the manufacturer finding some
anti-ice fluid distribution lines where the compression fittings were
not properly installed. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
anti-ice fluid distribution lines with improperly installed compression
fittings, which could result in anti-ice fluid distribution line
separation. A line separation could result in a total loss of ice
protection fluid supply to the protected surfaces, which would allow
ice to build on the airplane and degrade the handling qualities and
performance.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on December 21, 2009.
On December 21, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by January 28, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact
Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, MN 55811-1548;
telephone: (218) 788-3000; fax: (218) 788-3525; e-mail:
[email protected]; Internet: http://cirrusaircraft.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2009-1162; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-066-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room
107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7140; fax: (847)
294-7834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We were notified by Cirrus Design Corporation that, during a
quality assurance inspection test flight on a Model SR22 airplane, a
compression fitting separated from an anti-ice fluid distribution line.
They determined the root cause of this failure was improper crimping of
the fitting during fabrication. The condition is possible on other SR22
airplanes since this fabrication procedure had not changed since
approval of the flight into known icing system.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in anti-ice fluid
distribution line separation. A line separation could result in a total
loss of ice protection fluid supply to the protected surfaces, which
would allow ice to build on the airplane and degrade the handling
qualities and performance.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Cirrus SR22 Service Bulletin SB 2X-30-08, dated
November 9, 2009. The service information describes procedures for
inspecting the anti-ice fluid distribution line compression fittings
for proper installation. The service information also describes
procedures for properly installing compression fittings on the anti-ice
fluid distribution lines.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires
you to inspect for proper installation of compression fittings on the
anti-ice fluid distribution lines and repair any fittings that were not
properly installed.
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FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because a
malfunction of the anti-ice system could result in a total loss of ice
protection fluid supply to the protected surfaces. This condition would
allow ice to build on the airplane and degrade the handling qualities
and performance. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that
good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2009-1162;
Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-066-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this AD.
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.
We are 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
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 (AD):
2009-26-01 Cirrus Design Corporation: Amendment 39-16136; Docket No.
FAA-2009-1162; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-066-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on December 21, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model SR22 airplanes; serial numbers
3409, 3411 through 3430, 3432 through 3441, 3443 through 3450, 3455
through 3465, 3467, 3468, 3470 through 3472, 3485, 3486, 3488, 3489,
3491 through 3493, 3495 through 3500, 3504, 3505, 3512, 3513, 3517,
3524, 3525, 3528, and 3546 that are:
(1) Equipped with an anti-ice system approved for flight into
known icing; and
(2) Certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 30: Ice and
Rain Protection.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD is the result of an anti-ice fluid line separation
during a quality assurance inspection at the manufacturing plant. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct anti-ice fluid
distribution lines with improperly installed compression fittings,
which could result in anti-ice fluid distribution line separation. A
line separation could result in a total loss of ice protection fluid
supply to the protected surfaces, which would allow ice to build on
the airplane and degrade the handling qualities and performance.
Compliance
(f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Fabricate a placard (using at least Before further flight after December 21, Not Applicable.
\1/8\[dash]inch letters) with the 2009 (the effective date of this AD),
following words and install a placard on unless the inspection requirement of
the instrument panel within the pilot's paragraph (f)(2) has already been done.
clear view: ``FLIGHT INTO KNOWN OR
FORECAST ICING PROHIBITED.''
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(2) Inspect and repair as necessary the (i) Inspect at the next scheduled Follow Cirrus SR22 Service
anti[dash]ice fluid line compression inspection after December 21, 2009 (the Bulletin SB 2X-30-08,
fittings. Accomplishment of all of the effective date of this AD) or within dated November 9, 2009.
actions specified in Cirrus SR22 service the next 100 hours
bulletin SB 2X-30-08, dated November 9, time[dash]in[dash]service after
2009, terminates the placard December 21, 2009 (the effective date
requirements specified in paragraph of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(f)(1) of this AD. (ii) Repair before further flight after
the inspection specified in paragraph
(f)(2) of this AD where any incorrectly
installed compression fittings are
found.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 107, Des
Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7140; fax: (847) 294-
7834. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI,
your local FSDO.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Cirrus SR22 Service Bulletin SB 2X-30-08, dated
November 9, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, MN 55811-
1548; telephone: (218) 788-3000; fax: (218) 788-3525; e-mail:
[email protected]; Internet: http://cirrusaircraft.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 4, 2009.
William Timberlake,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-29578 Filed 12-11-09; 8:45 am]
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