[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 55 (Friday, March 21, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15657-15660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05613]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1057; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-041-AD;
Amendment 39-17805; AD 2014-06-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC 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 M7
Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC
(C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-
TT, SA26-AT, and SA26-T airplanes. This AD was
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prompted by reports of airplanes with multiple fatigue cracks in the FS
69.31 front pressure bulkhead. This AD requires repetitively inspecting
(visually) the FS 51.31 front pressure bulkhead on SA26 series
airplanes and FS 69.31 front pressure bulkhead on SA226 and SA227
series airplanes for cracks, and repairing any cracked bulkhead; this
AD also requires reporting certain inspection results to M7 Aerospace
LLC. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 25, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 25,
2014.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact M7
Aerospace LP, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone:
(210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: none. You may view this 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
1057; 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: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, ASW-150 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650,
San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370;
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 all M7 Aerospace LLC Models
SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT,
SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-TT, SA26-AT, and
SA26-T airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
December 24, 2013 (78 FR 77618). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
airplanes with multiple fatigue cracks in the FS 69.31 front pressure
bulkhead. The NPRM proposed to require repetitively inspecting
(visually) the FS 51.31 front pressure bulkhead on SA26 series
airplanes and FS 69.31 front pressure bulkhead on SA226 and SA227
series airplanes for cracks, and repairing any cracked bulkhead. This
NPRM also proposed to require reporting certain inspection results to
M7 Aerospace LLC. 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 (78 FR 77618, December 24,
2013) 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 this 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 (78 FR 77618, December 24, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 77618, December 24, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 360 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 visually F.S. 69.31 or 12 work-hours x $85 Not Applicable..... $1,020 $367,200 per
F.S. 51.31 bulkhead (as per hour = $1,020 inspection cycle.
applicable), looking for per inspection.
cracking in the radius.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these
repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Repair damage................................ 400 work-hours x $85 per hour = $8,000 $42,000
$34,000.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800
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Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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):
2014-06-01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-17805, Docket No. FAA-
2013-1057; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-041-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 25, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T,
SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A),
SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-TT, SA26-AT, and SA26-T airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code: 5312, Fuselage Main, Bulkhead.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of airplanes with multiple
fatigue cracks in the FS 69.31 front pressure bulkhead. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the FS 51.31 (SA26
airplanes) and FS 69.31 (SA226 and SA227 airplanes) front pressure
bulkhead, which if not corrected, could result in cabin
depressurization.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection for Crack Damage
Do a detailed visual inspection of the front pressure bulkhead
using the compliance times in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this
AD, including all subparagraphs, as applicable.
(1) For all SA26-AT and SA26-T airplanes: Do a detailed visual
inspection of the F.S. 51.31 front pressure bulkhead following
paragraphs A. through E. of the Accomplishment Instructions in M7
Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin 26-53-001 R1, revised
November 6, 2013.
(2) For all SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226 T(B), and SA226-TC
airplanes: Do a detailed visual inspection of the F.S. 69.31 front
pressure bulkhead following paragraphs A. through E. of the
Accomplishment Instructions in M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service
Bulletin 226-53-017 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(3) For all SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and
SA227-TT airplanes: Do a detailed visual inspection of the F.S.
69.31 front pressure bulkhead following paragraphs A. through E. of
the Accomplishment Instructions in M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series
Service Bulletin 227-53-011 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(4) For all SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B) airplanes: Do a
detailed visual inspection of the F.S. 69.31 front pressure bulkhead
following paragraphs A. through E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions in M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category
Service Bulletin CC7-53-007 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Operators who had the
initial inspection and resulting repairs accomplished using
procedures different from the M7 Aerospace LLC service information
required by this AD action may apply for an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) following the instructions in paragraph (m) of
this AD.
(h) Bulkhead Inspection Compliance Times
(1) Initially do the inspections for crack damage required by
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD, as
applicable, using the compliance times specified below:
(i) For airplanes with 30,000 or more hours TIS, perform the
inspection within the next 150 hours TIS after April 25, 2014(the
effective date of this AD);
(ii) For airplanes with at least 25,000 but less than 30,000
hours TIS, perform the inspection within the next 300 hours TIS
after April 25, 2014 (the effective date of this AD);
(iii) For airplanes with at least 20,000 but less than 25,000
hours TIS, perform the inspection within the next 450 hours TIS
after April 25, 2014 (the effective date of this AD);
(iv) For airplanes with at least 11,000 but less than 20,000
hours TIS, perform the inspection within the next 600 hours TIS
after April 25, 2014 (the effective date of this AD); or
(v) For airplanes with less than 11,000 hours TIS, perform the
inspection before or upon accumulating 11,000 hours TIS or within
the next 600 hours TIS after April 25, 2014 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs later.
(2) After the initial inspection specified in paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD, to include all subparagraphs, repetitively thereafter do
the inspections required in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or
(g)(4) of this AD, as applicable, at intervals not to exceed 1,000
hours TIS.
(i) Reporting Requirement for All Airplanes
If any cracks or other damage is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD,
before further flight, report all damage to M7 Aerospace LLC using
the contact information and reporting criteria specified in
paragraph F. of the Accomplishment Instructions in the service
information listed in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD,
as applicable:
(1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin CC7-53-007 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-53-011
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(3) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin 26-53-001 R1,
revised November 6, 2013.
(4) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-53-017
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
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(j) Repair of Crack Damage
If any damage is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD, before
further flight, repair the damage following paragraph G. of the
Accomplishment Instructions in the service information listed in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable. The
repair scheme provided will be based on the damage reports submitted
per paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin CC7-53-007 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-53-011
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(3) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin 26-53-001 R1,
revised November 6, 2013.
(4) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-53-017
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(k) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This AD allows credit for the initial inspection and any
resulting actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4), (i),
and (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, if done before
April 25, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), following the
procedures specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information listed in paragraphs (k)(1) through
(k)(4) of this AD:
(1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin CC7-53-007, dated September 26, 2013.
(2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin 227-53-011, dated September 26, 2013.
(3) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin 226-53-001,
dated September 26, 2013.
(4) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-53-017,
dated September 26, 2013.
(l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
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.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, 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 paragraph (n)(1) 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.
(n) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-150 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100
Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210)
308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected].
(o) 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) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin CC7-53-007 R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-53-011
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin 26-53-001
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(iv) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-53-017
R1, revised November 6, 2013.
(3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this
AD, contact M7 Aerospace LP, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio,
Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: none.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 March 7, 2014.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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