[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69742-69744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27456]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1084; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-056-AD;
Amendment 39-17257; AD 2012-23-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 402C airplanes modified by
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA927NW and Model 414A airplanes
modified by STC SA892NW. This AD was prompted by report of a Cessna
Model 414A airplane modified by STC SA892NW that experienced an
asymmetrical flap condition causing an uncommanded roll when the pilot
set the flaps to the approach position. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the flap system, which could result in an
asymmetrical flap condition. This condition could result in loss of
control.
DATES: This AD is effective December 26, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 26,
2012.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Sierra Industries, Ltd, 122 Howard Langford Drive, Uvalde, Texas 78801;
telephone: 888-835-9377; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.sijet.com/r-stol-high. 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.
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 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: Michael A. Heusser, Program Manager,
Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76137; phone: (817) 222-5038; fax: (817) 222-5160; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that
would apply to the specified products. That SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on August 23, 2012 (77 FR 50954). The original NPRM
(75 FR 66700, October 29, 2010) proposed to require a complete
inspection of the flap system and modification of the flap control
system. The SNPRM (77 FR 50954, August 23, 2012) proposed to
incorporate additional service information that addresses proper
rigging procedures and corrective actions following additional
inspection procedures.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (77 FR 50954, August 23,
2012) 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
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as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that
these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM (77 FR 50954, August 23, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 150 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate 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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Inspect the flap system and modify/ 25 work-hours x $85 per $1,000 $3,125 $468,750
replace the flap preselect control hour = $2,125.
cable.
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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.
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, 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.
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):
2012-23-01 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17257; Docket No.
FAA-2010-1084; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-056-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 26, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 402C
airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA927NW
and Model 414A airplanes modified by STC SA892NW, all serial
numbers, that are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a Cessna Model 414A airplane
modified by STC SA892NW that experienced an asymmetrical flap
condition causing an uncommanded roll when the pilot set the flaps
to the approach position. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure
of the flap system, which could result in an asymmetrical flap
condition. This condition could result in loss of control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection of the Flap Control System
Within 60 days after December 26, 2012 (the effective date of
this AD), do a complete inspection of the flap control system
following the Inspection Instructions section of Sierra Industries,
Ltd. Service Bulletin SI09-82 Series-1, Rev. A, dated June 12, 2012.
(h) Modification of the Flap Control System
(1) If any damage to the flap bellcrank or bellcrank mounting
structure is found in the inspection required in paragraph (g) of
this AD, before further flight, repair the damage and modify the
flap control system following the Accomplishment Instructions of
Sierra Industries, Ltd. Service Bulletin SI09-82 Series-1, Rev. A,
dated June 12, 2012.
(2) If no damage to the flap bellcrank or bellcrank mounting
structure is found in the inspection required in paragraph (g) of
this AD, within 180 days after December 26, 2012 (the effective date
of this AD), modify the flap control system following the
Accomplishment Instructions of Sierra Industries, Ltd. Service
Bulletin SI09-82 Series-1, Rev. A, dated June 12, 2012.
(i) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Within 7 months after December 26, 2012 (the effective date of
this AD), or during your next annual inspection, whichever occurs
earlier, incorporate Sierra Industries, Ltd. Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, 82-1, Issue 1, dated June 12, 2012, into
your FAA-approved maintenance program.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael A.
Heusser, Program Manager, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 2601
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Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; phone: (817) 222-5038; fax:
(817) 222-5160; email: [email protected].
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Sierra Industries, Ltd., 122 Howard Langford Drive, Uvalde, Texas
78801; telephone: 888-835-9377; email: [email protected]; Internet:
http://www.sijet.com/r-stol-high. You may review copies of the
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.
(l) 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 the service information as applicable to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Sierra Industries, Ltd. Service Bulletin SI09-82 Series-1,
Rev. A, dated June 12, 2012.
(ii) Sierra Industries, Ltd. Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness, 82-1, Issue 1, dated June 12, 2012.
(3) For Sierra Industries, Ltd. service information identified
in this AD, contact Sierra Industries, Ltd., 122 Howard Langford
Drive, Uvalde, Texas 78801; telephone: 888-835-9377; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.sijet.com/r-stol-high.
(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 November 5, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-27456 Filed 11-20-12; 8:45 am]
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