[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 18, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50865-50867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19840]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0329 Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-016-AD;
Amendment 39-16400; AD 2010-17-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax
Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engines
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:
Due to high fuel pressure, caused by exceeding pressure in front
of the mechanical fuel pump (e.g. due to an electrical fuel pump),
in limited cases a deviation in the fuel supply could occur. This
can result in exceeding of the fuel pressure and might cause engine
malfunction and/or massive fuel leakage.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the pump from causing excessive fuel
pressure, which could result in engine malfunction or a massive fuel
leak. These conditions could cause loss of control of the airplane or a
fire. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 22, 2010.
On September 22, 2010, 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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090;
e-mail: [email protected].
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 June 8, 2010 (75 FR
32315). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Due to high fuel pressure, caused by exceeding pressure in front
of the mechanical fuel pump (e.g. due to an electrical fuel pump),
in limited cases a deviation in the fuel supply could occur. This
can result in exceeding of the fuel pressure and might cause engine
malfunction and/or massive fuel leakage.
Non-compliance with these instructions could result in engine
damages, personal injuries or death.
The MCAI requires replacing the affected fuel pumps with a different
part number fuel pump.
The MCAI applies to all versions of Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 912 A,
912 F, and 912 S series engines. Versions of the 912 F series and 912 S
series engines are type certificated in the United States. However, the
Model 912 A series engine installed in various aircraft does not have
an engine type certificate; instead, the engine is part of the aircraft
type design.
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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 60 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about .5 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $650 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $41,550 or $692.50 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 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:
2010-17-08 Various Aircraft: Amendment 39-16400; Docket No. FAA-
2010-0329; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-016-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 22, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers of the following
aircraft, equipped with a Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A series engine
with fuel pumps, part numbers (P/Ns) 892230, 892232, 892540
(standard version) or P/Ns 892235, 892236, 892545 (version including
flexible fuel line) installed, and certificated in any category:
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Type certificate holder Aircraft model Engine model
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Aeromot-Industria Mecanico AMT-200.............. 912 A2.
Metalurgica Ltda.
Diamond Aircraft Industries... HK 36 R ``SUPER 912 A.
DIMONA''.
Diamond Aircraft Industries... HK 36 TS............. 912 A3.
GmbH.......................... HK 36 TC............. 912 A3.
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1.............. 912 A3.
Inc.
HOAC-Austria.................. DV 20 KATANA......... 912 A3.
Iniziative Industriali Sky Arrow 650 TC..... 912 A2.
Italiane S.p.A.
SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH...... SF 25C............... 912 A2 or 912 A3.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 73: Engine
Fuel and Control.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Due to high fuel pressure, caused by exceeding pressure in front
of the mechanical fuel pump (e.g., due to an electrical fuel pump),
in limited cases a deviation in the fuel supply could occur. This
can result in exceeding of the fuel pressure and might cause engine
malfunction and/or massive fuel leakage.
Non-compliance with these instructions could result in engine
damages, personal injuries or death.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the pump from causing
excessive fuel pressure, which could result in engine malfunction or
a massive fuel leak. These conditions could cause loss of control of
the airplane or a fire. The MCAI requires replacing the affected
fuel pumps with a different part number fuel pump.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after September 22,
2010 (the effective date of this AD), replace fuel pump P/N 892230,
892232, 892540, 892235, 892236, or 892545 with an FAA-approved fuel
pump that does not have one of the P/Ns referenced above following
Rotax Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-053, dated
April 13, 2007.
(2) As of September 22, 2010 (the effective date of this AD) do
not install fuel pump P/N 892230, 892232, 892540, 892235, 892236, or
892545, on any airplane.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The MCAI requires replacing an affected fuel pump with
fuel pump P/N 892542 or 892546. This AD
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requires replacement of an affected fuel pump with an FAA-approved
fuel pump that does not have one of the P/Ns referenced in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD.
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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090; e-
mail: [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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2007-0060R1-E, dated April 20,
2007; and Rotax Aircraft Engines Service Bulletin SB-912-053, dated
April 13, 2007, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Rotax Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB-912-053, dated April 13, 2007, 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 BRP-
Powertrain GMBH & Co KG, Welser Strasse 32, A-4623 Gunskirchen,
Austria; phone: (+43) (0) 7246 601-0; fax: (+43) (0) 7246 6370;
Internet: http://www.rotax.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 5, 2010.
Brian A. Yanez,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-19840 Filed 8-17-10; 8:45 am]
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