[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22298-22301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8564]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1243; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-058-AD;
Amendment 39-16626; AD 2011-06-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model
172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI
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. 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
replacing the FADEC backup battery every 12 calendar months. This AD
was prompted by 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.
DATES: This AD is effective May 26, 2011.
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of May 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH, Platanenstra[szlig]e 14, D-
09350 Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696-1474; 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: Richard Rejniak, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1801 Airport Road,
Room 100; phone: (316) 946-4128; fax: (316) 946-4107; 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
December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78177). That NPRM proposed to require
installing a FADEC backup battery, replacing the supplement pilot's
operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and
replacing the FADEC backup battery every 12 calendar months.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to the comment.
Request
Rob van den Bosch, Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, when referring
to the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) and airplane flight manual
(AFM) supplement, recommended adding ``or later approved issue or
revision.'' The commenter reasoned that future changes to the AMM or
AFM would require additional work by the FAA to update the AD.
We disagree with the recommendation. If we would include such
language, it would violate regulation, specifically 1 CFR 51.1,
paragraph (f), which states ``Incorporation by reference of a
publication is limited to the edition of the publication that is
approved. Future amendments or revisions of the publication are not
included.''. Service information that we incorporate by reference in an
AD is often revised after we issue the AD. We can approve later
revisions of service information as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC).
The FAA is not changing this AD as a result of this comment.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, 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 14 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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For airplanes with a 14-volt battery 24 work-hours x $85 per $820 $2,860 $14,300
system; installation of a 14-volt hour = $2,040.
FADEC backup battery.
For airplanes with a 28-volt battery 24 work-hours x $85 per 1,160 3,200 28,800
system; installation of a 28-volt hour = $2,040.
FADEC backup battery.
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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
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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
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):
2011-06-02 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-16626; Docket No.
FAA-2010-1243; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-058-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD is effective May 26, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers of the following
airplanes, certified in any category, that are modified by
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI, as identified in
Table 1 of this AD:
Table 1
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Model Engine Group
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(1) 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, TAE 125-01............ 1
172L, 172M, F172F, F172G, F172H,
F172K, F172L, and F172M.
(2) 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, TAE 125-02-99......... 2
172L, 172M, F172F, F172G, F172H,
F172K, F172L, and F172M.
(3) 172N, 172P, F172N, and F172P... TAE 125-01............ 3
(4) 172N, 172P, F172N, and F172P... TAE 125-02-99......... 4
(5) 172R and 172S.................. TAE 125-01............ 5
(6) 172R and 172S.................. TAE 125-02-99......... 6
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Subject
(d) Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America Code 72: Engine.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD was prompted by 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) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) For all airplanes: Modify the Within the next 100 hours time-in- (i) For groups 1, 3, and 5
engine electrical system by service after May 26, 2011 (the airplanes: Follow Thielert Aircraft
installing a backup battery system effective date of this AD) or Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM
and associated wiring and within 30 days after May 26, 2011 TAE 601-0007, Revision 8, dated
circuitry. (the effective date of this AD), October 14, 2010.
whichever occurs first. (ii) For groups 2, 4, and 6
airplanes: Follow Thielert Aircraft
Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM
TAE 601-1001 P1, Revision 8, dated
October 14, 2010.
(2) For all airplanes: Replace the Within 12 calendar months after (i) For groups 1, 3, and 5
FADEC backup battery. doing the modification required in airplanes: Follow Page 8, Revison
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and 2, dated October 8, 2010, from
repetitively thereafter within 12 Chapter 24 ``Electrical Power''
calendar months after the previous (Chapter 20-AMM-24-01-US) of
replacement. Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
Supplement Airplane Maintenance
Manual Cessna 172 & Reims F172 TAE
125-01, Doc. No.: AMM-20-01 (US-
Version) Version: 2/4.
(ii) For groups 2, 4, and 6
airplanes: Follow page 7, Revision
1, dated October 8, 2010, from
Chapter 24 ``Electrical Power''
(Chapter 20-AMM-24-02-US) of
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH
Supplement Airplane Maintenance
Manual Cessna 172 & Reims F172
CENTURION 2.0 (TAE 125-02-99), Doc.
No.: AMM-20-02 (US-Version)
Version: 1/1.
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(3) For groups 1 and 2 airplanes: Before further flight after doing Not applicable.
Incorporate Thielert Aircraft the modification required in
Engines GmbH ``Supplemental paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot's
Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
(as applicable) for the Cessna 172
F, G, H, I, K, L, M, Reims Cessna
F172 F, G, H, K, L, M, Equipped
with TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99
Installation,'' Issue 2-1, TAE-Nr.:
20-0310-21042, dated October 4,
2010, into the pilot's operating
handbook.
(4) For groups 3 and 4 airplanes: Before further flight after doing Not applicable.
Incorporate Thielert Aircraft the modification required in
Engines GmbH ``Supplemental paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot's
Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
(as applicable) for the Cessna 172
N & P, Reims Cessna F172 N & P,
Equipped with TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-
02-99 Installation,'' Issue 2-1,
TAE-Nr.: 20-0310-20042, dated
October 4, 2010, into the pilot's
operating handbook.
(5) For groups 5 and 6 airplanes: Before further flight after doing Not applicable.
Incorporate Thielert Aircraft the modification required in
Engines GmbH ``Supplemental Pilot's paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
for the Cessna 172 R & S, Equipped
with TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99
Installation,'' Issue 2-1, TAE-Nr.:
20-0310-22042, dated October 4,
2010, into the pilot's operating
handbook.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Wichita 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 Richard Rejniak,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100;
phone: (316) 946-4128; fax: (316) 946-4107; e-mail:
[email protected].
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the following information to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise:
(1) Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM TAE 601-
0007, Revision 8, dated October 14, 2010;
(2) Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Service Bulletin TM TAE 601-
1001 P1, Revision 8, dated October 14, 2010;
(3) Chapter 24 ``Electrical Power'' (Chapter 20-AMM-24-01-US),
Issue 2, Revision No.: 2, dated October 8, 2010, of Thielert
Aircraft Engines GmbH Supplement Airplane Maintenance Manual Cessna
172 & Reims F172 TAE 125-01, Doc. No.: AMM-20-01 (US-Version)
Version: 2/4;
(4) Chapter 24 ``Electrical Power'' (Chapter 20-AMM-24-02-US),
Issue: 1, Rev. No: 1, dated October 8, 2010, of Thielert Aircraft
Engines GmbH Supplement Airplane Maintenance Manual Cessna 172 &
Reims F172 CENTURION 2.0 (TAE 125-02-99), Doc. No.: AMM-20-02 (US-
Version) Version: 1/1;
(5) Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH ``Supplemental Airplane
Flight Manual or Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (as applicable) for the Cessna 172
F, G, H, I, K, L, M, Reims Cessna F172 F, G, H, K, L, M, Equipped
with TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 Installation,'' Issue 2-1, TAE-Nr.:
20-0310-21042, dated October 4, 2010; and
(6) Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH ``Supplemental Airplane
Flight Manual or Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (as applicable) for the Cessna 172
N & P, Reims Cessna F172 N & P, Equipped with TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-
02-99 Installation,'' Issue 2-1, TAE-Nr.: 20-0310-20042, dated
October 4, 2010; and
(7) Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH ``Supplemental Pilot's
Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Supplement for the Cessna 172 R & S, Equipped with TAE 125-01 or TAE
125-02-99 Installation,'' Issue 2-1, TAE-Nr.: 20-0310-22042, dated
October 4, 2010.
(j) 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.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Thielert Aircraft Engines Service GmbH, Platanenstra[szlig]e 14, D-
09350 Lichtenstein, Deutschland; telephone: +49 (37204) 696-1474;
fax: +49 (37204) 696-1910; Internet: http://www.thielert.com/.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 April 5, 2011.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-8564 Filed 4-20-11; 8:45 am]
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