[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19881-19883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07858]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0132; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-038-AD;
Amendment 39-18132; AD 2015-07-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. 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 PILATUS
Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 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 the potential for a spring on the air conditioning
compressor clutch plate to shear the oil cooler inlet-hose due to the
close routing of these parts without a protective cover. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 19, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 19, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0132; 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 PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Technical Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH-6371
Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 67 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67
73; email: aircraft.com">Techsupport@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: http://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may view this 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0132.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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 adding an AD that would apply to PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Model
PC-7 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
January 29, 2015 (80 FR 4810). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
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originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI
states:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted due to an
unprotected routing of the oil cooler inlet-hose close to the air
conditioning compressor clutch plate.
If a spring on the compressor clutch plate shears it could lead
to a damage of the oil hose and the engine oil can spill into the
engine bay.
In order to correct and control the situation, this AD requires
the installation of a cover assembly which will be mounted on the
attachment points of the compressor.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 4810, January 29,
2015) 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 (80 FR 4810, January 29, 2015) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 4810, January 29, 2015).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. PILATUS PC-7 Service Bulletin No:
21-012, dated November 4, 2014. The service information describes
actions for installation of a cover assembly (between the compressor
clutch plate and the oil hose) to protect the oil hose. This
information is reasonably available at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0132, or see ADDRESSES
for other ways to access this service information.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,250 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $17,600, or $1,760 per product.
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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0132; 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:
2015-07-04 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-18132; Docket No.
FAA-2015-0132; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-038-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 19,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes,
all serial numbers, that:
(1) have not incorporated the actions of any version of PILATUS
PC-7 Service Bulletin No: 21-006, which allows for the installation
of a different air conditioning compressor mounted at a different
location and makes the unsafe condition nonexistent; and
(2) are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 21: Air
Conditioning.
(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 the potential
for a spring on the air conditioning compressor clutch plate to
shear the oil cooler inlet-hose due to the close routing of these
parts without a protective cover. We are issuing this AD to correct
the unprotected routing of the oil cooler inlet-hose, which could
lead to damage of the oil hose resulting in an engine oil spill into
the engine bay.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, within the next 120 days after May 19, 2015
(the effective date of this AD), install a cover assembly on the
attachment points of the compressor following the Accomplishment
Instructions
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in PILATUS PC-7 Service Bulletin No: 21-012, dated November 4, 2014.
(g) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) AD HB-
2014-008, dated December 9, 2014; and any version of PILATUS PC-7
Service Bulletin No: 21-006, for related information. The MCAI can
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.
(i) 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) Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-7 Service Bulletin No: 21-
012, dated November 4, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. service information identified in
this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Technical Support
(MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH-6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41
619 67 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67 73; email: aircraft.com">Techsupport@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this 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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0132.
(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 March 31, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-07858 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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