[Federal Register: March 19, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 54)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0034 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-097-AD;
Amendment 39-15428; AD 2008-06-16]
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 the
products listed above. 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:
DCA/750XL/3A is prompted by a report from the manufacturer of
the possibility that wiring loom protective sleeving is not fitted
to aircraft S/N 107 through to 134. AD applicability revised to
include aircraft up to S/N 134.
To prevent fretting damage to the wiring loom that may lead to
arcing in proximity to the fuel vent lines and the possibility of
fire * * *.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 23, 2008.
On April 23, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2008 (73
FR 3417). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
DCA/750XL/3A is prompted by a report from the manufacturer of
the possibility that wiring loom protective sleeving is not fitted
to aircraft S/N 107 through to 134. AD applicability revised to
include aircraft up to S/N 134.
To prevent fretting damage to the wiring loom that may lead to
arcing in proximity to the fuel vent lines and the possibility of
fire * * *.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between this AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 7 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 0.5 work-hour per product to
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $30 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $490 or $70 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:
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(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); 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 AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 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
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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:
2008-06-16 Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd.: Amendment 39-15428;
Docket No. FAA-2008-0034; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-097-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April
23, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model 750XL airplanes, serial numbers 102
through 134, certificated in any category.
Note 1: The applicability of this AD takes precedence over
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/009, issue 2, revised July 23, 2004.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 39:
Electrical Wiring.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
DCA/750XL/3A is prompted by a report from the manufacturer of
the possibility that wiring loom protective sleeving is not fitted
to aircraft S/N 107 through to 134. AD applicability revised to
include aircraft up to S/N 134.
To prevent fretting damage to the wiring loom that may lead to
arcing in proximity to the fuel vent lines and the possibility of
fire, inspect the main wiring loom on the right hand side of the
aircraft adjacent to the frames at station 114.34'' and 118.84'',
per PACSB/XL/009 issue 2, to ensure that two pieces of protective
sleeving are fitted.
The effectivity of the service information is serial number (S/N)
102 through 106. The MCAI expanded the applicability to S/N 102
through 134.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April
23, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the main wiring
loom on the right hand side of the aircraft adjacent to the frames
at station 114.34'' and 118.84'' to ensure there are two pieces of
protective sleeving installed following Pacific Aerospace
Corporation Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/009, issue
2, revised July 23, 2004.
(2) If you find the protective sleeves are missing as a result
of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before
further flight, install protective sleeves following Pacific
Aerospace Corporation Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/009, issue
2, revised July 23, 2004.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) 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, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.
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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Pacific Aerospace Corporation Limited Mandatory
Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/009, issue 2, revised July 23, 2004, to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Pacific Aerospace Limited, Hamilton Airport, Private Bag, 3027
Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7-843-6144; facsimile: +64 7-
843-6134.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or 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 7, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-5062 Filed 3-18-08; 8:45 am]
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