[Federal Register: June 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 107)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24081; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-15-AD;
Amendment 39-14623; AD 2006-11-18]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.
Model 750XL 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 certain
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. Model 750XL airplanes. This AD
requires you to inspect the condition of the insulation of the wiring
adjacent to the electrical plugs mounted in the left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) sides of the forward end of the cockpit center console
for signs of abrasion and arcing. If you find any evidence of abrasion
or arcing, this AD requires you to replace the affected wire(s) and
secure the wires away from the back shells of the electrical plugs.
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for New Zealand. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged wires on the LH and RH
sides of the forward end of the cockpit center console, which could
result in short-circuiting of the related wiring. This could lead to
electrical failure of affected systems and potential fire in the
cockpit.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 14, 2006.
As of July 14, 2006, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the
regulation.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd., Hamilton Airport, Private Bag HN
3027, Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: 011 (64) 7-843-6144; fax: 011
(64) 7-843-6134.
To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2006-24081; Directorate
Identifier 2006-CE-15-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On March 20, 2006, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that
would apply to certain Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. (Pacific
Aerospace) Model 750XL airplanes. This proposal was published in the
Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on March 27,
2006 (71 FR 15061). The NPRM proposed to require you to inspect the
condition of the insulation of the wiring adjacent to the electrical
plugs mounted in the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the
forward end of the cockpit center console for signs of abrasion and
arcing. If you find any evidence of abrasion or arcing, the NPRM
proposed to require you to replace the affected wire(s) and secure the
wires away from the back shells of the electrical plugs.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed
except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these
minor corrections:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM 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 affects 5 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the inspection:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane Total cost on U.S. operators
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4 workhours x $80 per hour = $320 Not applicable..... $320 $320 x 5 = $1,600.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this
replacement:
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Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost per airplane
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28 workhours x $80 per hour = $2,240.... $200 $2,440
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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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that 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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a
request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket
No. FAA-2006-24081; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-15-AD'' in your
request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration 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. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2006-11-18 Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.: Amendment 39-14623;
Docket No. FAA-2006-24081; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-15-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on July 14, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD affects Model 750XL airplanes, serial numbers 110
through 120, that are certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for New
Zealand. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged wires
on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the forward end
of the cockpit center console, which could result in short-
circuiting of the related wiring. This condition could lead to
electrical failure of affected systems and potential fire in the
cockpit.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Action Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect the condition of Within the next 50 Follow Pacific
the insulation of the hours time-in- Aerospace
wiring adjacent to the service after July Corporation
electrical plugs mounted in 14, 2006 (the Mandatory Service
the LH and RH sides of the effective date of Bulletin No. PACSB/
forward end of the cockpit this AD). XL/016, Issue 1,
center console for signs of Date Issued:
abrasion and arcing. September 23, 2005.
(2) If you find any evidence Before further Follow Pacific
of abrasion or arcing flight after the Aerospace
during the inspection inspection required Corporation
required in paragraph in paragraph (e)(1) Mandatory Service
(e)(1) of this AD, replace of this AD. Bulletin No. PACSB/
the affected wire(s) and XL/016, Issue 1,
secure the wire(s) away Date Issued:
from the back shells of the September 23, 2005.
electrical plugs.
(3) If you do not find any Before further Follow Pacific
evidence of abrasion or flight after the Aerospace
arcing during the inspection required Corporation
inspection required in in paragraph (e)(1) Mandatory Service
paragraph (e)(1) of this of this AD. Bulletin No. PACSB/
AD, secure the wires away XL/016, Issue 1,
from the back shells of the Dated Issued:
electrical plugs. September 23, 2005.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146;
fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(g) New Zealand AD No. DCA/750XL/6, Effective Date: December 1,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Pacific Aerospace Corporation Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. PACSB/XL/016, Issue 1, Date Issued: September 23, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this service information,
contact Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd., Hamilton Airport,
Private Bag HN 3027, Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: 011 (64) 7-
843-6144; facsimile: 011 (64) 7-843-6134. To review copies of this
service information, go to the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives. gov/federal--
register/code--of --federal-- regulations/ibr-- locations.html or
call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001
or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-
2006-24081; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-15-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 24, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-5047 Filed 6-2-06; 8:45 am]
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