[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 128 (Monday, July 6, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38391-38394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-16171]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-2435; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-020-AD;
Amendment 39-18197; AD 2015-13-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-07 for
certain M7 Aerospace LLC (type certificate previously held by M7
Aerospace LP) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, and SA226-AT
airplanes. AD 2011-17-07 required repetitive replacement and inspection
of certain elevator, rudder, aileron, and aileron-to-rudder
interconnect primary control cables, and checking and setting of flight
control cable tension. This AD requires repetitively inspecting and
replacing the primary flight control rudder cables, repetitively
replacing all other primary flight control and trim tab cables, and
checking/setting the flight control cable tension. This AD was prompted
by a report of extensive damage found on the left hand primary flight
control rudder cable located under the cockpit floor on one of the
airplanes affected by AD 2011-17-07. We are issuing this AD to correct
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 21, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 21,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 1, 2011 (76 FR 50881, August 17, 2011).
We must receive any comments on this AD by August 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace
LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210)
824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may review 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. It is
also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2435.
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-2015-
2435; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, ASW-143 (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
On August 2, 2011, we issued AD 2011-17-07, Amendment 39-16771 (76
FR 50881, August 17, 2011), (``AD 2011-17-07''), for certain M7
Aerospace LLC (type certificate previously held by M7 Aerospace LP)
Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, and SA226-AT airplanes. AD 2011-
17-07 required repetitive replacement and inspection of certain
elevator, rudder, aileron, and aileron-to-rudder interconnect primary
control cables, and checking and setting of flight control cable
tension. AD 2011-17-07 resulted from a report that the left-hand
primary rudder control cable on a Model SA226-T airplane failed where
the cable makes a 30 degree angle over a small pulley to accommodate
re-routing of the control cable alongside the camera system installed
in the center of the cabin.
We issued AD 2011-17-07 to prevent failure of a rudder, aileron
and/or elevator control cable.
Actions Since AD 2011-17-07 Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2011-17-07, extensive damage to the left hand
(LH) primary flight control rudder cable was found under the cockpit
floor on one of the airplanes affected by AD 2011-17-07. Inspection of
the cable revealed five of the seven wires that make up the LH cable
were broken adjacent to the pulley at FS126.06. A follow-on inspection
of the right hand (RH) primary flight control rudder cable also showed
several strands of some of the 7 x 19 cable wires were broken at the
same RH FS126.06 pulley location. Both cables had been replaced at
1,513 hours time-in-service (TIS) before the finding of the broken
cables to comply with the 3,500-hour TIS replacement time required in
AD 2011-17-07.
We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-27-072,
issued June 27, 2011, and M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Letter 226-
SL-050, issued April 15, 2015. The service
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information describes procedures for repetitively inspecting and
replacing all elevator, rudder, aileron, and aileron-to-rudder
interconnect primary control cables. This service information 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 of this AD.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD retains the actions previously required in AD 2011-17-07
and adds new inspection and replacement requirements for the LH and RH
primary flight control rudder cables.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-27-072, issued June
27, 2011, requires replacing the LH and the RH primary flight control
rudder cables every 3,500 hours TIS. This AD requires inspecting the LH
and the RH primary flight control rudder cables every 200 hours TIS and
requires replacing the LH and the RH primary flight control rudder
cables every 800 hours TIS.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because there
are no airplanes currently on the U.S. registry and thus, does not have
any impact upon the public. Therefore, we find that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
Docket No. FAA-2015-2435 and Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-020-AD at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
There are no affected airplanes currently on the U.S. registry.
However, if an airplane affected by this AD were to become a U.S.-
registered airplane, 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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Inspection of all elevator, 100 work-hours x Not Applicable............. $8,500 None to date.
rudder, aileron, and aileron- $85 per hour =
to-rudder interconnect $8,500.
primary control cables.
Replacement of all elevator, 180 work-hours x $18,800.................... 34,100 None to date.
rudder, aileron, and aileron- $85 per hour =
to-rudder interconnect $15,300.
primary control cables.
Check (set) flight control 25 work-hours x Not Applicable............. 2,125 None to date.
cable tension. $2,125.
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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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2011-17-07, Amendment 39-16771 (76
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FR 50881, August 17, 2011) and adding the following new AD:
2015-13-10 M7 Aerospace LLC (type certificate previously held by M7
Aerospace LP): Amendment 39-18197; Docket No. FAA-2015-2435;
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-020-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 21, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD supersedes AD 2011-17-07, Amendment 39-16771 (76 FR
50881, August 17, 2011) (``AD 2011-17-07'').
(2) AD 87-02-02, Amendment 39-5518 (52 FR 2511, January 23,
1987) relates to the subject of this AD.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following M7 Aerospace LLC airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in table 1 of paragraph
(c) of this AD:
Table 1 of Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability
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Model Serial numbers
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SA226-T........................... T265, T267
SA226-T(B)........................ T(B)348
SA226-TC.......................... TC277
SA226-AT.......................... AT071, AT072, AT073
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of extensive damage found to
the left hand primary flight control rudder cable located under the
cockpit floor on one of the airplanes affected by AD 2011-17-07. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a rudder, aileron and/or
elevator control cable.
(f) Compliance
Unless already done, comply with paragraphs (g) through (k) of
this AD. If the hours time-in-service (TIS) of the control cables
cannot be positively determined by the logbook, then you must use
hours TIS of the airplane to comply with the requirements of this
AD.
(g) Primary Flight Control Rudder Cable Inspection
Within the next 10 hours TIS after July 21, 2015 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 60 days after July 21, 2015 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, and repetitively
thereafter at or before reaching 200 hours TIS from the last
inspection or replacement, do a detailed visual inspection of the
left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) primary flight control rudder
cables under the floor between FS 116.56 and FS 138.56, with
specific focus on the cable and the pulley at FS126.06. Do the
inspection as stated in paragraph 4. ACTION of M7 Aerospace SA226
Series Service Letter 226-SL-050, issued April 15, 2015, following
the procedures specified in paragraph 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT
INSTRUCTIONS, section B., subparagraph (2) of M7 Aerospace SA226
Series Service Bulletin 226-27-072, issued June 27, 2011.
(h) Primary Flight Control Rudder Cable On-Condition Replacement
Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraph
(g) of this AD, if any one of the conditions described in paragraph
2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS, section B., subparagraphs (3)(a)
through (3)(d) of M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-27-
072, issued June 27, 2011, is found, replace the affected primary
flight control rudder cable or cables with a new cable. Do the
replacements following paragraph 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS,
sections C. through E., including all subparagraphs of M7 Aerospace
Service Bulletin 226-27-072, issued June 27, 2011.
(i) Primary Flight Control Rudder Cable Mandatory Life Limit
Replacement
Within the next 800 hours TIS after the last replacement or
within the next 50 hours TIS after July 21, 2015 (the effective date
of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter
every 800 hours TIS, replace the LH and RH primary flight control
rudder cables with new cables. Do the replacements following
paragraph 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS, sections C. through E.,
including all subparagraphs of M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service
Bulletin 226-27-072, issued June 27, 2011.
(j) Primary Flight Control and Trim Tab Cable (Other Than Rudder
Cables) Mandatory Life Limit Replacement
(1) For cables with more than 6,000 hours TIS: Inspect cables
for deficiencies within 10 hours TIS after September 1, 2011, (the
effective date retained from AD 2011-17-07).
(2) If any deficiencies are found during the inspection required
in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, before further flight replace the
cable(s).
(3) Replace all other primary control and trim tab cables (pilot
and co-pilot aileron cables, rudder/aileron interconnect cables,
aileron trim tab cables, rudder trim tab cables, and elevator
cables) within the initial compliance times as listed in paragraphs
(j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(iii) below and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 3,500 hours TIS. Do the replacements
following paragraph 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS, sections C.
through E., including all subparagraphs of M7 Aerospace SA226 Series
Service Bulletin 226-27-072, issued June 27, 2011.
(i) For cables with less than or equal to 3,500 hours TIS:
replace cables when the control cables reach a total of 3,500 hours
TIS or 150 hours TIS after September 1, 2011, (the effective date
retained from AD 2011-17-07), whichever occurs later.
(ii) For cables with less than or equal to 5,000 hours TIS but
greater than 3,500 hours TIS: replace cables within 150 hours TIS
after September 1, 2011, (the effective date retained from AD 2011-
17-07).
(iii) For cables with more than 5,000 hours TIS: replace cables
within 50 hours TIS after September 1, 2011, (the effective date
retained from AD 2011-17-07).
(k) Set Flight Control Cable Tension
Between 50 hours TIS and 200 hours TIS after installing any new
control cable as required in paragraphs (g) through (j) of this AD,
including all subparagraphs, check (set) flight control cable
tension following paragraph 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS, sections
C. through E. of M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-27-
072, issued June 27, 2011.
(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) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011-17-07, Amendment 39-16771 (76 FR
50881, August 17, 2011) are not approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(n) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (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.
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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 21, 2015.
(i) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Letter 226-SL-050, issued
April 15, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 1, 2011 (76 FR 50881, August 17, 2011).
(i) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-27-072,
issued June 27, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this
AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio,
Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected].
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, 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.
(7) 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 June 25, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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