[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39959-39961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15528]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0939; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-043-AD; 
Amendment 39-17881; AD 2013-22-23 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; AERMACCHI S.p.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are rescinding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-23 for 
AERMACCHI S.p.A. Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.260F, 
S.208, and S.208A airplanes equipped with a Lycoming O-540, IO-540, or 
AEIO-540 (depending on the airplane model) wide cylinder flange engine 
with a front crankcase mounted propeller governor. AD 2013-22-23 
resulted from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. We issued the AD to 
detect and

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correct improper position of the set screw, which could lead to 
complete loss of engine oil pressure and result in emergency landing. 
Since we issued AD 2013-22-23, we have determined the unsafe condition 
does not exist specific to the airplane design features.

DATES: This AD is effective July 11, 2014. We must receive comments on 
this AD by August 25, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0939; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On October 31, 2013, we issued AD 2013-22-23, Amendment 39-17655 
(78 FR 68357; November 14, 2013). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on AERMACCHI S.p.A. Models F.260, F.260B, 
F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.260F, S.208, and S.208A airplanes equipped 
with a Lycoming O-540, IO-540, or AEIO-540 (depending on the airplane 
configuration) wide cylinder flange engine with a front crankcase 
mounted propeller.
    AD 2013-22-23 (78 FR 68357; November 14, 2013) was based on 
mandatory continuing airworthiness action (MCAA) by the State of Design 
of these products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is 
the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, 
has issued EASA AD No.: 2012-0228R1, dated November 13, 2012, to 
address the above situation. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2013-0939.
    Since we issued AD 2013-22-23 (78 FR 68357; November 14, 2013), we 
determined the unsafe condition does not exist specific to the airplane 
design features. We will evaluate this condition at the engine level, 
and we may take rulemaking action in the future.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
specific to the engine design feature rather than the specific airplane 
design feature. We will evaluate this condition further and may take 
rulemaking action in the future.

AD Requirements

    This AD rescinds AD 2013-22-23, Amendment 39-17655 (78 FR 68357; 
November 14, 2013).

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since we issued AD 2013-22-23 (78 FR 68357; November 14, 2013), we 
determined the unsafe condition does not exist specific to the airplane 
design features. We will evaluate this condition at the engine level, 
and we may take rulemaking action in the future. Therefore, we find 
that notice and opportunity to comment prior to adoption of this rule 
are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    Although this is a final rule that was not preceded by notice and 
an opportunity for public comment, we invite you to send any written 
data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an 
address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number 
FAA-2013-0939 and Directorate Identifier 2013-CE- 043-AD at the 
beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the 
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this 
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may 
amend this AD because 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 about 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

    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.

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-22-23, Amendment 39-17655 (78 FR 68357; November 14, 2013) and 
adding the following new AD:

2013-22-23 R1 AERMACCHI S.p.A.: Amendment 39-17881; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0939; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-043-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 11, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD rescinds AD 2013-22-23, Amendment 39-17655 (78 FR 68357; 
November 14, 2013).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following AERMACCHI S.p.A. airplanes that 
are certificated in any category:
    (1) Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, and F.260F 
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are equipped with either a 
Lycoming O-540, IO-540, or AEIO-540 wide cylinder flange engine 
(identified by the suffix ``A'' or ``E'' in the serial number) with 
a front crankcase mounted propeller governor; and
    (2) Models S.208 and S.208A airplanes, all serial numbers, that 
are equipped with a Lycoming O-540 wide cylinder flange engine 
(identified by the suffix ``A'' or ``E'' in the serial number) with 
a front crankcase mounted propeller governor.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 71: Powerplant.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 19, 2014.
Timothy Smyth,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-15528 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
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