[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 220 (Thursday, November 13, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67112-67115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26910]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1205; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-062-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and
182R 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 (Cessna) Models 182Q and 182R airplanes
that are equipped with Societ[eacute] de Motorisations
A[eacute]ronautiques (SMA) Aircraft Diesel Engine (ADE) Model SR305-
230-1 or Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 installed under
Supplemental Type
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Certificate (STC) SA03302AT. This proposed AD would require you to
remove the intercooler and the intercooler inlet and outlet hoses,
install a reworked intercooler and new intercooler inlet and outlet
hoses, inspect hoses and clamp torques, and repetitively inspect
installation of the intercooler outlet and inlet hose assemblies for
any displacement or damage of clamps or hoses, and, if necessary,
replace any damaged clamps or hoses. This proposed AD results from a
report of two instances of induction hose disconnection occurring while
in service, resulting in a loss of turbo boost and a significant loss
of engine power. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct
improper intercooler outlet and intercooler inlet hose assembly
installations, which could result in loss of turbo boost and a
significant loss of engine power. This failure could lead to an
inability to maintain constant altitude in flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 12,
2009.
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.
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 proposed AD, contact SMA
Customer Service, 10-12 Rue Didier Daurat, 18021 Bourges, France;
telephone: +33 (0) 2 48 67 56 00; fax: +33 (0) 2 48 50 01 41; E-mail:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.smaengines.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-
118A, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895
Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-
6079; fax: (770) 703-6097.
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-
2008-1205; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-062-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 received a report of two instances of induction hose
disconnection (due to incorrectly installed clamps securing the
intercooler outlet and intercooler inlet hose assemblies) occurring
while in service on the air inlet manifold circuit of Cessna Models
182Q and 182R airplanes equipped with SMA ADE Model SR305-230-1 or
Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 installed under STC
SA03302AT. This induction hose disconnection resulted in a loss of
turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power.
SMA reports that these hoses and clamps are included in STC
SA03302AT.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of turbo
boost and a significant loss of engine power. This failure could lead
to an inability to maintain constant altitude in flight.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the following service information SMA SAFRAN Group
Service Bulletin SB-C182-75-004, Revision No. Basic Issue, dated July
8, 2008.
The service information describes procedures for:
Removal of intercooler SF01170004-0;
Installation of reworked intercooler SF01170004-1;
Removal of intercooler and turbocharger inlet and outlet
hoses;
Installation of new intercooler inlet hose SF01170083-0
and intercooler outlet hose SF01170048-0; and
Inspection procedures for installation of the intercooler
hose assemblies.
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 you to remove the intercooler and the intercooler inlet
and outlet hoses, install a reworked intercooler and new intercooler
inlet and outlet hoses, inspect hoses and clamp torques, and
repetitively inspect installation of the intercooler outlet and inlet
hose assemblies for any displacement or damage of clamps or hoses, and,
if necessary, replace any damaged clamps or hoses.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 7 airplanes in the
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed replacements:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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4 work-hours x $80 per hour = $320........................... $3,436 $3,756 $26,292
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We estimate the following costs to do any proposed inspection of
the installation of the intercooler hose assembly that would be
required:
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Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost per
airplane
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2 work-hours x $80 per hour = $160. Not Applicable........ $160
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We have no way of determining the cost of any necessary replacement
that may be required as a result of any proposed inspection.
SMA will provide warranty credit as stated in SMA SAFRAN Group
Service Bulletin SB-C182-75-004, Revision No. Basic Issue, dated July
8, 2008.
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, Incorporation by
reference, 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-2008-1205; Directorate
Identifier 2008-CE-062-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by January 12, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models 182Q and 182R airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category, that are equipped
with:
(1) Societ[eacute] de Motorisations A[eacute]ronautiques (SMA)
aircraft diesel engine (ADE) Model SR305-230-1 installed under
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03302AT; or
(2) SMA ADE Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 (by
incorporation of SMA Service Bulletin SB-01-76-002) installed under
STC SA03302AT.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of two instances of induction
hose disconnection occurring while in service on the air inlet
manifold circuit, resulting in a loss of turbo boost and a
significant loss of engine power. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct improper intercooler hose assembly installation, which
could result in loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine
power. This failure could lead to an inability to maintain constant
altitude in flight.
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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(1) Remove part number (P/N) Before further Follow SMA SAFRAN
intercooler SF01170004-0 and flight as of the Group Service
install reworked intercooler effective date of Bulletin SB-C182-
SF01170004-1 and remove this AD. 75-004, Revision
intercooler inlet and outlet No. Basic Issue,
hoses and install new dated July 8,
intercooler inlet hose 2008.
SF01170083-0 and intercooler
outlet hose SF01170048-0.
(2) Inspect intercooler inlet Within the next 25 Follow SMA SAFRAN
and outlet hoses and clamps for hours time-in- Group Service
displacement and re-torque service (TIS) Bulletin SB-C182-
clamps. If you find any following 75-004, Revision
displacement do the installation No. Basic Issue,
displacement recovery. required by dated July 8,
paragraph (e)(1) 2008.
of this AD.
(3) Inspect the installation of Initially inspect Follow SMA SAFRAN
the intercooler outlet hose and within the next Group Service
intercooler inlet hose assembly 100 hours TIS Bulletin SB-C182-
for any displacement or damage after the action 75-004, Revision
of clamps or hoses. required by No. Basic Issue,
paragraph (e)(1) dated July 8,
of this AD or 2008.
within the next
12 months after
the action
required by
paragraph (e)(1)
of this AD,
whichever occurs
first.
Repetitively
thereafter
inspect at
intervals not to
exceed 100 hours
TIS or 12 months,
whichever occurs
first.
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(4) If, as a result of any Before further Follow SMA SAFRAN
inspection required by flight, after the Group Service
paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, inspection Bulletin SB-C182-
you find any displacement or required by 75-004, Revision
damage of clamps or hoses, paragraph (e)(3) No. Basic Issue,
replace any damaged clamps and of this AD where dated July 8,
hoses. you found any 2008.
displacement or
damage of clamps
or hoses.
(5) Do not install any As of the Not Applicable.
intercooler SF01170004-0. effective date of
this AD.
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Special Flight Permit
(f) Under 14 CFR part 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for this AD by the following conditions:
(1) Before flight, an inspection of hoses and clamps by a
properly certificated mechanic reveals no damaged or disconnected
hoses or clamps; and
(2) You fly by the most direct route to the site where the AD
can be performed.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-118A, Atlanta ACO, One
Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349;
telephone: (770) 703-6079; fax: (770) 703-6097. 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
(h) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact SMA Customer Service, 10-12 Rue Didier Daurat, 18021
Bourges, France; telephone: +33 (0) 2 48 67 56 00; fax: +33 (0) 2 48
50 01 41; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: http://www.smaengines.com. 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 6, 2008.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-26910 Filed 11-12-08; 8:45 am]
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