[Federal Register: November 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 212)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and
182 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 series airplanes that
are equipped with the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System. This
proposed AD would require the replacement of the pick-up collar support
and nylon screws for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System. This
proposed AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery Systems,
Inc. (BRS) that the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely move off
the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory during
deployment. We are proposing this AD to prevent premature separation of
the collar. This condition could result in the parachute failing to
successfully deploy.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
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 proposed AD, contact
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road, South Saint Paul,
MN 55075-3551; telephone: (651) 457-7491; fax: (651) 457-8651.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Michalik, Senior Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018;
telephone: (847) 294-7135; fax: (847) 294-7834; e-mail:
gregory.michalik@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA-
2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD'' at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend the proposed AD in light 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 concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have been notified by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. of a
concern similar to that which prompted AD 2007-14-03, dated August 16,
2007, on the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS), where the
parachute failed to successfully deploy. Testing indicates that the
force of the rocket ignition and rocket blast may prematurely break the
nylon pick up collar/support screws. When functioning properly the
screws should not break until impacted by a flange at the rocket base.
A prematurely separated collar/support may bind on the rocket as it
slides down toward the flange at the base of the rocket. This may alter
the direction of the rocket.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute
failing to successfully deploy upon activation.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins
SB 07-01, dated June 8, 2007; and SB 07-02, dated June 8, 2007. The
service information describes procedures for the replacement of the
pick-up collar support and screws.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD
would require the replacement of the pick-up collar support and screws
for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System.
The BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System could also be installed on
Cessna 150 series airplanes and Symphony Aircraft Industries Models
OMF-100-160 and SA 160 airplanes. The corrective actions proposed in
this NPRM are specific to the Cessna 172 and 182 series airplanes. We
are evaluating these other BRS installations and, based on this
evaluation, may consider additional rulemaking on this subject.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 54 airplanes in the
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $80 per hour = $80.............. N/A............................. $80 $4,320
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Note: BRS will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 07-01 and SB
07-02, both dated June 8, 2007.
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 have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed
regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information 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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
is located at the street address stated 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, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by December 3, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category, that are equipped with:
(1) BRS-172 Parachute System installed via Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA01679CH, or
(2) BRS-182 Parachute System installed via STC SA01999CH.
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Cessna 172 models Cessna 182 models
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172....................................... 182
172A...................................... 182A
172B...................................... 182B
172C...................................... 182C
172D...................................... 182D
172E...................................... 182E
172F (USAF T-41A)......................... 182F
172G...................................... 182G
172H (USAF T-41A)......................... 182H
172I...................................... 182J
172K...................................... 182K
172L...................................... 182L
172M...................................... 182M
172N...................................... 182N
172P...................................... 182P
172Q...................................... 182Q
172R...................................... 182R
172S...................................... 182S
182T
R182
T182
TR182
T182T
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery
Systems, Inc. (BRS) that the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely
move off the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory
during deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature
separation of the collar. This condition could result in the
parachute failing to successfully deploy.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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Remove and replace the pick-up Within the next 25 (i) For Cessna
collar support and two hours time-in- Model 172
retaining screws. service after the airplanes follow
effective date of BRS SB 07-01,
this AD. dated June 8,
2007.
(ii) For Cessna
Model 182
airplanes, follow
BRS SB 07-02,
dated June 8,
2007.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification 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: Gregory
Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue,
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7135; fax: (847)
294-7834; e-mail: gregory.michalik@faa.gov. 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.
Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road,
South Saint Paul, MN 55075-3551; telephone: (651) 457-7491; fax:
(651) 457-8651. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is
Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 26, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-21571 Filed 11-1-07; 8:45 am]
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