[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56987-56989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22542]
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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 180 / Monday, September 17, 2012 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0634; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-016-AD;
Amendment 39-17182; AD 2012-18-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A 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 Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 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 jamming of the external bearing of the screwjack drive
gear, which resulted in failure of the main wing outboard flap external
actuator. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 22,
2012.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 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 Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A--Airworthiness Office, Via Luigi Cibrario, 4-16154
Genova-Italy; phone: +39 010 6481353; fax: +39 010 6481881; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.piaggioaero.com/#/en/aftersales/service-support. You may review copies of the referenced
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.
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
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 15, 2012 (77 FR
35888). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Failures of the Main Wing Outboard Flap external actuator have
been reported by P.180 operators.
The investigation revealed that due to jamming of the external
bearing, the screwjack drive gear disengaged from its seat and the
external actuator stopped, while the inner one continued its run.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an asymmetrical
flap actuators operation and cause an interference between the flap
and adjacent aileron, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires the
installation of a covering cage on the screwjack, as a temporary
corrective action, which does not allow the disengagement of the
affected gear.
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.
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 (77 FR 35888, June 15, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 110 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 $2,770 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $360,800, or $3,280 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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,
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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; 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:
2012-18-06 PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A: Amendment 39-17182; Docket
No. FAA-2012-0634; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-016-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 22,
2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model P-180
airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1002 and 1004 through 1223,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(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. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, before October 22, 2012 (the effective date
of this AD), following the Accomplishment Instructions of Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318,
revision 2, dated March 28, 2012, do the following actions:
(1) For S/Ns 1002 and 1004 through 1135:
(i) For aircraft with less than 1,500 hours total time-in-
service (TIS) at the effective date of this AD: Within 1,500 hours
TIS after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within
12 calendar months after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs first, install covering cages on both
left and right wing outboard flap external screwjacks. Follow the
Accomplishment Instructions of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28,
2012.
(ii) For aircraft with 1,500 hours total TIS or more but less
than 2,800 hours total TIS at October 22, 2012 (the effective date
of this AD): Upon or before reaching a total of 3,000 hours TIS
after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12
calendar months after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, install covering cages on both left and
right wing outboard flap external screwjacks. Follow the
Accomplishment Instructions of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28,
2012.
(iii) For aircraft with 2,800 hours total TIS or more at October
22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD): Within 200 hours TIS after
October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12
calendar months after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, install covering cages on both left and
right wing outboard flap external screwjacks. Follow the
Accomplishment Instructions of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28,
2012.
(2) For S/Ns 1136 through 1223 (inclusive): Within 1,500 hours
TIS after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within
12 calendar months after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs first, install covering cages on both
left and right wing outboard flap external screwjacks. Follow the
Accomplishment Instructions of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28,
2012.
Note to paragraph (f) of this AD: S/Ns 1224 and subsequent have
covering cages on both left and right wing outboard flap external
screwjacks installed during production.
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This AD provides credit for the actions required in this AD if
already done before October 22, 2012 (the effective date of this AD)
following Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, dated October 24, 2011;
Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 1, dated February 3, 2012;
and Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28, 2012.
(h) 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: 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]. 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2012-0066, dated April 24, 2012; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318, dated October 24, 2011;
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-
0318, revision 1, dated February 3, 2012; and Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0318,
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revision 2, dated March 28, 2012, for related information.
(j) 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) Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 80-0318, dated October 24, 2011;
(ii) Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 80-0318, revision 1, dated February 3, 2012; and
(iii) Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 80-0318, revision 2, dated March 28, 2012.
(3) For PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A service information
identified in this AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A--
Airworthiness Office, Via Luigi Cibrario, 4-16154 Genova-Italy;
phone: +39 010 6481353; fax: +39 010 6481881; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.piaggioaero.com/#/en/aftersales/service-support.
(4) You may view this service information at 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.
(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 August 29, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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