[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 121 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33915-33916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13482]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0422; Product Identifier 2018-CE-015-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
that proposed to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) AD 2015-23-03 
for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was 
prompted by 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 fatigue cracks on the fin forward pickup 
plates. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has determined that the 
actions required by AD 2015-23-03 address the unsafe condition. 
Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.

DATES: As of June 28, 2021, the proposed rule, which published in the 
Federal Register on June 18, 2018 (83 FR 28171), is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: 

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0422; or in person at 
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD action, any 
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket 
Operations is 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: Mike Kiesov, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation 
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-
4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by 
adding an AD that would apply to certain Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
on June 18, 2018 (83 FR 28171), and proposed to supersede AD 2015-23-
03, Amendment 39-18319 (80 FR 69569, November 10, 2015) (AD 2015-23-
03). AD 2015-23-03 requires reducing the torque setting for the fin 
forward pickup bolt, inspecting the fin forward pickup plates for 
cracks, and replacing the fin forward pickup plates. The NPRM was based 
on MCAI originated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New 
Zealand. The MCAI states:

    This [CAA] AD revised to introduce Pacific Aerospace Limited 
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/068 issue 6, dated 8 
January 2018. The changes to the SB are limited to minor editorial 
changes, and the addition of alternate P/N [part number] hi-lok 
fasteners due to limited availability of the original P/N. There are 
no changes to the AD applicability or the requirements.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    After issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has determined that the actions 
required by AD 2015-23-03 address the unsafe condition. The new service 
information is unchanged except for editorial changes and the addition 
of alternate hi-lok fasteners. AD 2015-23-03 only requires the 
procedures in the service information that was incorporated by 
reference and not the materials. Thus, operators may use the new hi-lok 
fasteners to comply with AD 2015-23-03 without an alternative method of 
compliance. Based on the above information, the FAA has determined that 
AD action is not warranted and the proposal should be withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes only such action and does not 
preclude the FAA from further rulemaking on this issue, nor does it 
commit the FAA to any course of action in the future.

Regulatory Findings

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed 
AD nor a final rule. This action, therefore, is not covered under 
Executive Order 12866 or the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Withdrawal

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Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, which published in the 
Federal Register on June 18, 2018 (83 FR 28171), is withdrawn.


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    Issued on June 18, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-13482 Filed 6-25-21; 8:45 am]
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