[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16553-16555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07104]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-1002; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-033-AD;
Amendment 39-18127; AD 2015-06-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited 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 Pacific
Aerospace Limited (PAL) Model 750XL 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 PAL Model 750XL airplanes manufactured with only one
attitude indicator. A second attitude indicator is required for flights
under instrument flight rules. We are issuing this AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 4, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 4, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1002; 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 Pacific
Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New
Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.aerospace.co.nz/. 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.
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; 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 add an AD that would apply to Pacific Aerospace Limited
Model 750XL airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register
on December 8, 2014 (79 FR 72564). The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI states:
This AD with effective date 10 November 2014 is prompted by a
recent determination that certain PAL750XL aircraft were
inadvertently manufactured with instrument panels with only one
Attitude Indicator (AI). A second AI is required for PAL750XL
operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
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The AD mandates the installation of either a second AI, or the
enablement of Reversionary Attitude mode in the Sandel Electronic
Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI), if fitted, when operating
under IFR.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 72564, December 8,
2014) 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 (79 FR 72564, December 8, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 72564, December 8, 2014).
Relative Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51
We reviewed Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2, dated November 4, 2014. The service bulletin
describes procedures for installing a second attitude indicator or
enabling the reversionary mode on a Sandel SN3500 electronic horizontal
situation indicator (EHSI), if installed, whichever is applicable. This
service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
access this service information.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 17 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 $3,500 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $68,170, or $4,010 per product.
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, 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1002; 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:
2015-06-09 Pacific Aerospace Limited: Amendment 39-18127; Docket No.
FAA-2014-1002; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-033-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 4, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.
(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. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes manufactured with instrument
panels with only one attitude indicator. A second attitude indicator
is required to operate under instrument flight rules (IFR). A
reversionary attitude indicator reduces the probability of a single
point failure, which could result in loss of control. We are issuing
this proposed AD to install a reversionary attitude indicator before
operating in IFR conditions.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, before the next flight requiring instrument
flight rules (IFR) after the effective date of this AD, install a
second attitude indicator into the right hand instrument panel or
enable the reversionary mode on a Sandel SN3500 electronic
horizontal situation indicator (EHSI), if installed, whichever is
applicable, following the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/074, Issue 2,
dated November 4, 2014.
(g) 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
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[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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI in Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD DCA/750XL/
17A, dated November 6, 2014, for related information. The MCAI can
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1002-0002.
(i) 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) Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/074, Issue 2, dated November 4, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton
3240, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; fax: +64 7 843 6134;
email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.aerospace.co.nz/.
(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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1002.
(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 19, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-07104 Filed 3-27-15; 8:45 am]
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