[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 24, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45911-45914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18499]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2025-1113; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00552-A;
Amendment 39-23138; AD 2025-18-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. Model PZL M28 05 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by incorrect flap settings and airspeed during approach
for landing under one engine inoperative (OEI) conditions in the
airplane flight manual (AFM) emergency procedures. This AD requires
revising the existing AFM for your airplane to provide the correct
emergency procedures. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective October 29, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 29,
2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2025-1113; 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 final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze material identified in this
AD, contact Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o., Wojska Polskiego 3,
39-300 Mielec, Poland; phone: +48 17 743 1901; email:
[email protected]; website: pzlmielec.pl.
You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2025-1113.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone: (816) 329-4059; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. Model PZL M28 05 airplanes. The NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on June 23, 2025 (90 FR 26463). The NPRM was
prompted by AD 2024-0183, dated September 20, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0183)
(also referred to as the MCAI), issued by the European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. The MCAI states that occurrences have
been reported by pilot instructors where, during type rating training
with Model PZL M28 airplanes, students applied an incorrect flap
setting and airspeed while practicing the emergency procedure for an
approach and landing with OEI after a simulated engine failure. The
investigation concluded that the root cause for these occurrences was
typographical errors in the AFM.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing AFM
for your airplane to provide the correct emergency procedures. The FAA
is issuing this AD to prevent pilots from applying incorrect flap
settings and airspeed. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in loss of control of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2025-1113.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from two individuals. Both commenters
supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority
of another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for
minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed pages 3-4, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (Landing
Approach) and ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING; 3-9, BALKED LANDING
WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE; 3-17, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (LANDING
APPROACH); 3-18, ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING; and 3-25 and 3-
26, BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE from Section 3,
Emergency Procedures in Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Airplane Flight
Manual, Model PZL M28 05, Revision 55, dated July 9, 2024. This
material provides the correct emergency procedures for the flightcrew
when adjusting the flap settings and airspeed during approach for
landing under simulated OEI conditions.
The FAA also reviewed Polskie Zaklady Lo[lstrok]nicze Check List,
PZL M28 05 with PT6A-65B engines, Emergency Procedures, Revision 1,
dated July 9, 2024. This material provides the flightcrew with the
correct emergency procedures checklist that corresponds with the
changes to Section 3, Emergency Procedures, of the AFM.
In addition, the FAA reviewed Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Check
List, PZL M28 05 with PT6A-65B engines, Emergency Procedures, effective
on airplanes without the installed ice protection system certified for
flights in known and forecast icing conditions, Revision 1, dated July
9, 2024. This material provides the flightcrew with the correct
emergency procedures checklist that corresponds with the changes to
Section 3, Emergency Procedures, of the AFM.
This material 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.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI applies to Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. Model PZL
M28 02-W airplanes, but this AD does not because this model does not
have an FAA type certificate.
The MCAI requires informing all pilots about the AFM update and
thereafter operating the airplane accordingly, and this AD does not
because those actions are already required by FAA regulations.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects nine airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise AFM and checklist................. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $1,530
= $170.
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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.
The FAA is 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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.
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:
2025-18-11 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o.: Amendment 39-23138;
Docket No. FAA-2025-1113; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00552-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 29, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. Model PZL
M28 05 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 1100, Placards and
Markings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by incorrect flap settings and airspeed
during approach for landing under one engine inoperative conditions
in the airplane flight manual (AFM) emergency procedures. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent pilots from applying incorrect flap
settings and airspeed. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
Section 3, Emergency Procedures of the existing AFM for your
airplane to include the information specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD using Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady
Lotnicze Airplane Flight Manual, Model PZL M28 05, Revision 55,
dated July 9, 2024. Using a different document with information
identical to the information in the sections listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD is acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of this paragraph.
(i) Page 3-4, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (Landing Approach) and
ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING.
(ii) Page 3-9, BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE.
(iii) Page 3-17, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (LANDING APPROACH).
(iv) Page 3-18, ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING.
(v) Pages 3-25 and 3-26, BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE
INOPERATIVE.
(2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Emergency Procedures checklist of the existing AFM for your
airplane to include the information specified in pages 5, 6, and 15
of Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Check List, PZL M28 05 with PT6A-
65B engines, Emergency Procedures, Revision 1, dated July 9, 2024;
or Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Check List, PZL M28 05 with PT6A-
65B engines, Emergency Procedures, effective on airplanes without
the installed ice protection system certified for flights in known
and forecast icing conditions, Revision 1, dated July 9, 2024, as
applicable.
(3) The owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate may revise the existing AFM and checklist and must enter
compliance with the applicable paragraph of this AD into the
airplane maintenance records in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR
91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of
this AD and email to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(i) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Doug Rudolph,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329-4059; email:
[email protected].
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 3, Emergency Procedures in Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady
Lotnicze Airplane Flight Manual, Revision 55, Model PZL M28 05,
dated July 9, 2024, pages:
(A) 3-4, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (Landing Approach); and
ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING;
(B) 3-9, BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE;
(C) 3-17, ENGINE FAILURE AT DESCENT (LANDING APPROACH);
(D) 3-18, ENGINE FAILURE DURING BALKED LANDING; and
(E) 3-25 and 3-26, BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE.
(ii) Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Check List, PZL M28 05 with
PT6A-65B engines, Emergency Procedures, Revision 1, dated July 9,
2024.
(iii) Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze Check List, PZL M28 05
with PT6A-65B engines, Emergency Procedures, effective on airplanes
without the installed ice protection system certified for flights in
known and forecast icing conditions, Revision 1, dated July 9, 2024.
(3) For Polskie Zak[lstrok]ady Lotnicze material identified in
this AD, contact Wojska Polskiego 3, 39-300 Mielec, Poland; phone:
+48 17 743 1901; email: [email protected]; website:
pzlmielec.pl.
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(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].
Issued on September 12, 2025.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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