[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81417-81419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31905]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1006; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-057-AD;
Amendment 39-16543; AD 2010-26-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that are equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine
GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT. This AD requires installing a full
authority digital engine control (FADEC) backup battery, replacing the
supplement pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight
manual, and revising the limitations section of the supplement airplane
maintenance manual. This AD was prompted by an incident where an
airplane experienced an in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary
loss
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of electrical power to the FADEC. We are issuing this AD to prevent
interruption of electrical power to the FADEC, which could result in an
uncommanded engine shutdown. This failure could lead to a loss of
engine power.
DATES: This AD is effective February 1, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publication listed in the AD as of February 1,
2011.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH, Platanenstra[szlig]e 14, 09350
Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696-0; fax: +49
(37204) 696-1910; Internet: http://www.thielert.com/. You may review
copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.
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 this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is 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: Don O. Young, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5585; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
the specified products. That NPRM published in the Federal Register on
October 6, 2010 (75 FR 61655). That NPRM proposed to require
installation of a FADEC backup battery, replacement of the supplement
pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and
revision of the limitations section of the supplement airplane
maintenance manual.
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 relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
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 zero airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Installation of a FADEC backup battery 7 work-hours x $85 per $780 $1,375 Not
hour = $595. applicable.
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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
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2010-26-04 Piper Aircraft, Inc: Amendment 39-16543; Docket No. FAA-
2010-1006; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-057-AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This AD is effective February 1, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model PA-28-161 airplanes, all serial
numbers, that are:
(1) Equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE) Engine
Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
No. SA03303AT; and
(2) Certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: Engine.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from an incident where an airplane
experienced an in-flight engine shutdown caused by a momentary loss
of electrical power to the FADEC. We are issuing this AD to prevent
interruption of electrical power to the FADEC, which could result in
an uncommanded engine shutdown. This failure could lead to a loss of
engine power.
Compliance
(f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Modify the engine Within the next 100 Follow Thielert
electrical system by hours time-in- Aircraft Engines
installing a backup battery service after GmbH Service
system and associated February 1, 2011 Bulletin TM TAE 651-
wiring and circuitry. (the effective date 0007, Revision 7,
of this AD) or dated July 30,
within 30 days 2010.
after February 1,
2011 (the effective
date of this AD),
whichever occurs
first.
(2) Revise the airworthiness Before further Incorporate Chapter
limitations section to flight after doing 40-AMM-04-01
require repetitive the modification ``Airworthiness
replacement of the FADEC required in Limitations,
backup battery every 12 paragraph (f)(1) of Revision 1'', dated
calendar months. this AD. January 25, 2010,
Thereafter, except as of Thielert
provided in paragraph (g) Aircraft Engines
of this AD, no alternative GmbH Supplement
replacement times may be Airplane
approved for this part. Maintenance Manual
Piper PA28-161 TAE
125-01, Doc. No.:
AMM-40-01 (US-
Version) Version: 1/
1, into TAE
Airplane
Maintenance Manual
Supplement, Piper
PA28/TAE 125-01,
AMM-40-01 (US-
Version), Rev.
Issue 1, dated
February 3, 2006.
(3) Incorporate Thielert Before further Not applicable.
Aircraft Engines GmbH flight after doing
Supplement Pilot's the modification
Operating Handbook and FAA required in
Approved Airplane Flight paragraph (f)(1) of
Manual, TAE[dash]No.: 40- this AD.
0310-40042, issue 2,
revision 0, dated June 1,
2010, into the pilot's
operating handbook.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) 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. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.
Related Information
(h) For more information about this AD, contact Don O. Young,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5585; fax: (404) 474-5606;
e-mail: [email protected].
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information contained in table 1 of
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Revision Date
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Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service 7 July 30, 2010
Bulletin TM TAE 651-0007..............
Chapter 40-AMM-04-01 ``Airworthiness 1 January 25, 2010
Limitations, Revision 1'', of Thielert
Aircraft Engines GmbH Supplement
Airplane Maintenance Manual Piper PA28-
161 TAE 125-01, Doc. No.: AMM-40-01
(US[dash]Version) Version: 1/1........
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH 0 June 1, 2010
Supplement Pilot's Operating Handbook
and FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual, TAE[dash]No.: 40-0310-40042,
issue 2...............................
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
table 1 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH, Platanenstra[szlig]e 14,
09350 Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696-0; fax:
+49 (37204) 696-1910; Internet: http://www.thielert.com/.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 816-329-4148.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, 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 December 13, 2010.
William J. Timberlake,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-31905 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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