[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70929-70931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24794]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-AD; 
Amendment 39-18685; AD 2016-21-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, 
TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This AD was

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prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) 
resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This AD requires 
replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, 
and loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective November 18, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 18, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 
36615; phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

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-2016-
0069; 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: Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 
404-474-5606; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain CMI TSIO-550-K, 
TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating 
engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2016 
(81 FR 12833). The NPRM was prompted by a report of an uncommanded IFSD 
resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. The NPRM 
proposed to require replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We 
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Change to Cost of Compliance

    We increased our estimate of the cost of the affected parts in this 
AD from $0 to $261 per engine and increased the number of labor hours 
to perform the replacement from 1 to 2 hours. This increased the 
overall estimated cost of compliance from $111,095 to $563,317.

Update to Service Information

    We revised our reference in this AD from CMI Critical Service 
Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-7, Revision A, dated November 10, 2015 (also 
referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015) to CMI CSB 
CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB 
CSB15-7B) to reflect the latest service information published by CMI.

Clarification of Part Number

    We clarified in this AD that the affected oil cooler cross fitting 
has a part number AN918-1J or AN918-2J.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for the 
changes noted above. We have determined that these changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    We reviewed CMI CSB CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 
(also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015), and CMI 
CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI 
CSB CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016). The CSBs describe detailed 
procedures for replacing oil cooler cross fittings, nipples, and 
bushings with a redesigned oil cooler cross fitting. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1,307 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2 
hours per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 
per hour. Parts cost about $261 per engine. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to be $563,317. 
Our cost estimate is exclusive of possible warranty coverage.

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 to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-21-04 Continental Motors, Inc. (Type Certificate previously 
held by Teledyne Continental Motors) Reciprocating Engines: 
Amendment 39-18685; Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NE-01-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, 
TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating 
engines with an engine serial number below 1012296 and an oil cooler 
cross fitting, part number AN918-1J or AN918-2J, installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight 
shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane 
damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler 
cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours after the effective 
date of the AD, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross 
fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-2, 
Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to as CMI CSB 
CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015), or the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 
2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016), to 
perform the replacement.
    (2) Reserved.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the replacement that is required by 
paragraph (e) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using CMI CSB CSB15-2B, dated November 
6, 2015 or earlier versions; or CSB CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 
2015 or earlier version.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, may approve 
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 
your request.

(h) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Scott Hopper, 
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 
30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; email: 
[email protected].

(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) Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Critical Service Bulletin 
(CSB) CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to 
as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015).
    (ii) CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also 
referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016).
    (3) For CMI service information identified in this AD, contact 
Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; 
phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.
    (5) You may view this service information 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 7, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-24794 Filed 10-13-16; 8:45 am]
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