[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3585-3587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1122]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1212; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-034-AD; 
Amendment 39-16923; AD 2012-01-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Cirrus Design Corporation (Cirrus) Model SR22T airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports of partial loss of engine power due to a dislodged 
rubber gasket/seal being ingested into the turbocharger. This AD 
requires inspection and modification of the air box flange welds and 
slots and installation of induction system air box seals as applicable. 
We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 29, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference

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of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 29, 2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811-
1548, phone: (218) 788-3000; fax: (218) 788-3525; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.cirrusaircraft.com. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket 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 AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The address for the 
Docket Office (phone: (800) 647-5527) is Document Management Facility, 
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: Michael Downs, Propulsion Engineer, 
Chicago ACO, FAA, O'Hare Lake Office Center, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des 
Plaines, Illinois 60018; phone: (847) 294-7870; fax: (847) 294-7834; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 2, 2011 (76 FR 
67631). That NPRM proposed to require inspection and modification of 
the air box flange welds and slots and installation of induction system 
air box seals as applicable.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (76 FR 67631, November 2, 
2011) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (76 FR 67631, November 2, 2011) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 67 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Replacement of the induction system   2.5 work-hours x $85               $139          $351.50       $23,550.50
 air box seals and extension of air    per hour = $212.50.
 box flange slots.
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    According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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

    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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

Adoption of 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 (AD):

2012-01-11 Cirrus Design Corporation Airplanes: Amendment 39-16923; 
Docket No. FAA-2011-1212; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-034-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 29, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following model and serial number 
airplanes, certificated in any category:
    (1) Group 1 Airplanes: Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22T 
airplanes, serial numbers 0001 through 0169, except 0004, 0019, 
0027, 0047, 0097, 0126, 0127, 0135, 0138, 0139, 0144, 0154, 0155, 
0157, 0158, 0159, 0160, 0161, and 0163.
    (2) Group 2 Airplanes: Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22T 
airplanes, serial numbers 0004, 0019, 0027, 0047, 0097, 0126, 0127, 
0135, 0138, 0139, 0144, 0155, 0157, 0158, 0160, and 0161. These 
airplanes had the reinforced silicone fiberglass seals installed at 
the factory but the box flange welds and slots may be incorrectly 
modified. Therefore, this AD still applies to these airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7160, Engine Air 
Intake.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of partial loss of engine power 
due to a dislodged rubber gasket/seal being ingested into the 
turbocharger. We are issuing this AD to inspect and modify the air 
box flange welds and slots and install induction system air box 
seals as applicable.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD following Cirrus Design Corporation SR22T 
Service Bulletin SB 2X-71-17 R1, dated September 30, 2011, within 
the compliance times specified, unless already done.

(g) Actions

    (1) Group 1 Airplanes: Within the next 10 hours time-in-service 
(TIS) after February 29, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), 
inspect the air box flange welds and slots, make modifications as 
necessary, and replace the induction air box seals with reinforced 
silicone fiberglass seals part number 29486-001.
    (2) Group 2 Airplanes: Within the next 10 hours TIS after 
February 29, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the air 
box flange welds and slots and, as necessary, make modifications.

(h) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    Credit will be given for actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) 
and (g)(2) of this AD if already done before February 29, 2012 (the 
effective date of this AD) following Cirrus Design Corporation SR22T 
Service Bulletin SB 2X-71-17, dated July 21, 2011.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) 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. 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 ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in the Related Information 
section of this AD.
    (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

    For more information about this AD, contact Michael Downs, 
Propulsion Engineer, Chicago ACO, FAA, O'Hare Lake Office Center, 
2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; phone: (847) 294-
7870; fax: (847) 294-7834; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use Cirrus Design Corporation SR22T Service 
Bulletin SB 2X-71-17 R1, dated September 30, 2011, to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director 
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 
(IBR) 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, Minnesota 
55811-1548, phone: (218) 788-3000; fax: (218) 788-3525; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.cirrusaircraft.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call (816) 329-4148.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 13, 2012.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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