Rule2021-23516
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
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Published
October 29, 2021
Effective
December 3, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as a manufacturing defect in the nose landing gear (NLG) piston tube. This AD requires replacing the NLG piston tube. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 207 (Friday, October 29, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59845-59847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23516]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; Project Identifier 2019-CE-017-AD; Amendment
39-21795; AD 2021-22-22]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. This AD
was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies
the unsafe condition as a manufacturing defect in the nose landing gear
(NLG) piston tube. This AD requires replacing the NLG piston tube. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 3, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A, Via S. D'acquisto 62,
80042 Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823
622899; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98f9f1eaeff7eaecf0f1f6fdebebd8ecfdfbf6f9f5b6fbf7f5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c1d150e0b130e08141512190f0f3c08191f121d11521f1311">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/">https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/</a>. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-0700.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
MCAI, any comments received, and other information. The address for
Docket Operations is 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: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#503a393d7e222524383522363f2234103631317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="412b282c6f333435292433272e3325012720206f262e37">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on August 25, 2021 (86 FR 47422). The NPRM was
prompted by MCAI originated by the European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union. EASA issued AD 2019-0043, dated March 6, 2019
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Failures of NLG piston tubes P/N 26-8-1408-1 were reported
during ground operations. Subsequent investigation determined a
deficiency in NLG piston tube manufacturing process. It was also
determined that only a specific batch is affected by this defect.
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This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the
NLG, possibly resulting in loss of control on the ground, during or
after landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to
occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, TECNAM issued the
[service bulletin] SB to provide instructions for the replacement of
each affected part with a part that was manufactured by an improved
process.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal
from service of the affected parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0700.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. The FAA determined that air
safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Service Bulletin No. SB 288-
CS-Ed 1, Revision 1, dated December 22, 2017, is related to this AD and
provides information about installing nose landing gear (NLG) piston
tube kit number SB 288-1.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 59 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates it will take about 4 work-hours per
airplane to comply with the replacement required by this AD and
required parts would cost about $1,200 per airplane. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $90,860 or $1,540 per airplane.
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
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.
The FAA is 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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:
2021-22-22 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39-
21795; Docket No. FAA-2021-0700; Project Identifier 2019-CE-017-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 3, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model
P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3220, Nose/Tail
Landing Gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a manufacturing
defect in the nose landing gear (NLG) piston tube. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the NLG upon
or after landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes with an NLG piston tube part number (P/N) 26-
8-1408-1 installed and not marked ``rev. F00'': Within 50 hours
time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or within 2
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
replace any P/N 26-8-1408-1 NLG piston tube with an improved part by
installing NLG piston tube kit number SB 288-1.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an NLG
piston tube P/N 26-8-1408-1 on any airplane unless it is marked
``rev. F00.''
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD or
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ebd2c6aabdb8c6aaa2b9c6dcd8dbc6aaa6a4a8ab8d8a8ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0998de1f6f38de1e9f28d9793908de1edefe3e0c6c1c18ec7cfd6">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety
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Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bf1f2f6b5e9eeeff3fee9fdf4e9ffdbfdfafab5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3b9babefda1a6a7bbb6a1b5bca1b793b5b2b2fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0043, dated March 6, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0700.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A, Via S. D'acquisto 62, 80042
Boscotrecase (NA), Italy; phone: +39 0823 620134; fax: +39 0823
622899; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#51303823263e232539383f342222112534323f303c7f323e3c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfbeb6ada8b0adabb7b6b1baacac9fabbabcb1beb2f1bcb0b2">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/">https://www.tecnam.com/us/support/</a>. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on October 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-23516 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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