[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 5, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14164-14166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04341]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1173; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-038-AD; 
Amendment 39-17367; AD 2013-04-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes. This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued 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 multiple cracks found on the outboard aileron 
hinge support of a P2006T airplane during an inspection. We are issuing 
this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 9, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 9, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Costruzioni 
Aeronautiche TECNAM Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise--81043 Capua 
(CE) Italy; telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email: 
[email protected] or [email protected]; Internet: www.tecnam.com/it-IT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901

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Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; 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 was published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2012 (77 
FR 66417). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    During a 100-hour inspection of a P2006T aeroplane, multiple 
cracks were detected on the outboard aileron hinge support, part 
number (P/N) 26-1-1082-1/3.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could jeopardize 
the wing structural integrity.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires to inspect for 
crack detection all aileron hinge supports and to accomplish the 
applicable corrective actions.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal 
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Decrease Inspection Interval

    Dudley Clark of Ocean Air Flight Services stated that they found a 
crack on an airplane at less than 300 hours time-in-service (TIS). He 
stated we should decrease the initial inspection interval to 200 hours 
TIS and the continuing checks at 50 hours TIS until compliance is met 
with the replacement parts.
    We do not agree because we have evaluated the compliance time 
utilized by the State of Design in the EASA AD and determined that it 
provides the acceptable level of risk to mitigate the unsafe condition. 
The compliance time in this AD is the same as in the EASA AD. We have 
also provided the information about this crack to EASA (the State of 
Design) for their consideration.
    We are making no changes to the final rule AD based on this 
comment.

Increase Amount of Labor

    Dudley Clark of Ocean Air Flight Services stated that the labor 
time is understated by about half and does not include any time for 
painting. He recommends we increase the amount of labor required to 6 
hours per wing, not including painting.
    We do not agree with increasing the labor hours to 6 hours because 
we verified with the type certificate holder (manufacturer) that the 
labor rate of 3 hours takes into account service centers' knowledge of 
the airplane. The cost does not include the cost of painting and does 
not take into consideration varying circumstances and configurations of 
certain airplanes that may require additional work-hours to accomplish 
the actions.
    We are making no changes to the final rule AD based on this 
comment.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
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 (77 FR 66417, November 5, 2012) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 66417, November 5, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 7 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about .5 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $297.50, or $42.50 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $460, for a cost of 
$715 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products 
that may need these actions.

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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 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

    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 AD:

2013-04-09 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl: Amendment 39-17367;

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Docket No. FAA-2012-1173; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-038-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 9, 
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl P2006T 
airplanes, serial numbers 001/US through 9999/US, certificated in 
any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by multiple cracks found on the outboard 
aileron hinge support of a P2006T airplane during an inspection. We 
are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions following the 
Inspection Instructions, paragraph 2, numbers 1 through 8, in 
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 102-CS-Rev2, 
dated July 3, 2012:
    (1) At the compliance times below, inspect all aileron hinge 
supports part numbers (P/N) 26-1-1082-1/3, P/N 26-1-1081-1/3, P/N 
26-1-1081-2/4, and P/N 26-1-1082-2/4 for cracks:
    (i) For airplanes with 600 or more hours time-in-service (TIS) 
as of April 9, 2013 (the effective date of this AD): Within 30 days 
after April 9, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the 
next 25 hours TIS after April 9, 2013 (the effective date of this 
AD), whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs 
first,
    (ii) For airplanes with less than 600 hours TIS as of April 9, 
2013 (the effective date of this AD): Within 30 days after 
accumulating 600 hours TIS or within 25 hours TIS after accumulating 
600 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
    (2) If a crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact: 
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM at Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM 
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise--81043 Capua (CE) Italy; 
telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email: 
[email protected] or [email protected]; Internet: 
www.tecnam.com/it-IT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx; for 
replacement instructions and accomplish them accordingly.

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

    This AD provides credit for the actions required in this AD if 
already done before April 9, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) 
following Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 
102-CS-Rev1, dated June 29, 2012.

 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. 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.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2012-0146, dated August 6, 2012; and Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM 
Service Bulletin No. SB 102-CS-Rev2, dated July 3, 2012, for related 
information.

(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Service Bulletin No. SB 102-
CS-Rev2, dated July 3, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved
    (3) For Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM service information 
identified in this AD, contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM 
Airworthiness Office, Via Maiorise--81043 Capua (CE) Italy; 
telephone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823 622899; email: 
[email protected] or [email protected]; Internet: 
www.tecnam.com/it-IT/documenti/service-bulletins.aspx.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.
    (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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 20, 2013.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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