Rule2021-25688
Airworthiness Directives; ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Airplanes
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Published
November 26, 2021
Effective
January 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ASI Aviation (type certificate previously held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Model F406 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 failure of a circuit breaker (CB) switch. This AD requires replacing certain CB switches and establishing a life limit for the CB switches. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 225 (Friday, November 26, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67307-67309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25688]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0714; Project Identifier 2019-CE-016-AD; Amendment
39-21794; AD 2021-22-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ASI Aviation (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.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
ASI Aviation (type certificate previously held by Reims Aviation S.A.)
Model F406 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 failure
of a circuit breaker (CB) switch. This AD requires replacing certain CB
switches and establishing a life limit for the CB switches. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 3, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 3,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact ASI Aviation, A[eacute]rodrome de Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay,
France; telephone: +33 3 26 48 46 84; fax: +33 3 26 49 18 57; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#70131f1e04111304301103195d1106191104191f1e5e1602"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5c6cacbd1c4c6d1e5c4d6cc88c4d3ccc4d1cccacb8bc3d7">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://asi-aviation.fr/page-Accueil.html">https://asi-aviation.fr/page-Accueil.html</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-2021-0714.
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-2021-0714; 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: Gregory Johnson, Aviation Safety
Engineer, International Validation Section, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, MO 64106-2641; phone: (720) 626-5462; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b2c392e2c24393265212423253824250b2d2a2a652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94f3e6f1f3fbe6edbafefbfcfae7fbfad4f2f5f5baf3fbe2">[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 ASI Aviation (type
certificate previously held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Model F406
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 27,
2021 (86 FR 48067). The NPRM was prompted by MCAI originated by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2019-0015,
dated January 29, 2019 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition on ASI Aviation (type certificate
previously held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Model F406 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
After the Federal Aviation Administration issued AD 2005-20-25
[70 FR 59237, October 12, 2005], applicable to Cessna 400 series
aeroplanes equipped with certain avionics bus CB switches, it was
determined that, due to design commonality, one of the affected
avionics bus CB switches, P/N [part number] CM3589-50, was also
installed on Reims F 406 aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to smoke and/or
burning smell in the cockpit, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the aeroplane.
To address that potential unsafe condition, RAI issued SB
[service bulletin] F406-62 to provide instructions to remove certain
switches from service. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2006-0134 to
require identification of the date code of P/N CM3589-50 CB switches
and, depending on findings, replacement with improved design CB
switches, P/N 4061-2400-1. That [EASA] AD also imposed a life limit
on the affected CB switches P/N CM3589-50.
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Since that [EASA] AD was issued, in-service occurrences of smoke
and burning smell in the cockpit have been reported on F 406
aeroplanes. Technical investigations revealed that these were due to
failure of CB switches P/N CM3589-20, which are used to control the
propeller de-icing circuit. Prompted by these events, ASI Aviation
issued the applicable SB (as defined in this [EASA] AD) to provide
instructions to replace the affected parts with serviceable parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2006-0134, which is superseded, expands the
range of affected parts, and requires replacement of P/N CM3589-20
CB switches with improved design CB switches P/N 406E2450-00000-100.
This [EASA] AD also replaces the previous life limit, 1 000 flight
hours (FH) for certain P/N CM3589-50 CB switches, with a 6 year
calendar time life limit, and also imposes that limit on the
improved design CB switches.
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-
0714.
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 Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed ASI Aviation Service Bulletin No. F406-62,
Revision 01, dated December 14, 2018, which specifies inspecting the CB
switches to determine the date code, replacing CB switches with certain
date codes, and establishing a life limit of 6 years for the new CB
switches. The FAA also reviewed ASI Aviation Service Bulletin No. F406-
90, dated December 14, 2018, which specifies replacing the CB switches
and establishing a life limit of 6 years for the new CB switches. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI allows installation of an affected CB switch until the
airplane is modified. This AD prohibits installation of an affected CB
switch as of the effective date of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA also estimates that it would take about 5 work-hours per
airplane to comply with the inspection required by this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the inspection cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,700 or $425 per airplane.
In addition, the FAA estimates that each replacement required by
this AD would take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $350.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the replacement cost of this
AD on U.S. operators to be $435 per airplane.
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 DIRECTIVE
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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:
2021-22-21 ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims
Aviation S.A.): Amendment 39-21794; Docket No. FAA-2021-0714;
Project Identifier 2019-CE-016-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 3, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ASI Aviation (type certificate previously
held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Model F406 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2400, Electrical
Power System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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 describes the unsafe condition as failure of a
circuit breaker (CB) switch. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
smoke and burning smell in the cockpit caused by failure of CB
switches. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
Within 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within 12 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, prepare
the airplane and gain access in accordance with steps 1 through 7 of
the Accomplishment Instructions in ASI Aviation Service Bulletin No.
F406-62, Revision 01, dated December 14, 2018 (SB F406-62R1), and
inspect each avionics bus CB switch part number (P/N) CM3589-50 to
identify the date code.
(1) If a CB switch does not have a date code, before further
flight, remove the CB switch from service and install CB switch P/N
4061-2400-1 in accordance with steps 9 through 14 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in SB F406-62R1.
(2) If a CB switch has a date code earlier than 0434, before the
CB switch exceeds 1,000 hours TIS since first installation on an
airplane, remove the CB switch from service and install CB switch P/
N 4061-2400-1 in accordance with steps 9 through 14 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in SB F406-62R1.
(3) If a CB switch has a date code 0434 or later, before the CB
switch exceeds 6 years since first installation on an airplane or
within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, remove the CB switch from service and install CB
switch P/N 4061-2400-1 in accordance with steps 9 through 14 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in SB F406-62R1.
(h) Replacements
Within 200 hours TIS or within 12 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, remove each CB switch P/N
CM3589-20 from service, re-identify the CB panel, and install CB
switches with P/N 406E2450-00000-100 in accordance with Part 1,
steps 1 through 13, of the Accomplishment Instructions in ASI
Aviation Service Bulletin No. F406-90, dated December 14, 2018 (SB
F406-90).
(i) Life Limit
Before exceeding 6 years since first installation on an airplane
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 years, remove each CB
switch P/N 4061-2400-1 and P/N 406E2450-00000-100 from service and
replace it in accordance with steps 9 through 14 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in SB F406-62R1 or Part 1, steps 1
through 13, of the Accomplishment Instructions in SB F406-90, as
applicable.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a CB switch
P/N CM3589-50 or P/N CM3589-20 on any airplane.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD if you performed those actions before the effective date of
this AD using Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-
62, dated March 8, 2006.
(l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD or
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c2fbef839491ef838b90eff5f1f2ef838f8d8182a4a3a3eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6cfdbb7a0a5dbb7bfa4dbc1c5c6dbb7bbb9b5b6909797d8919980">[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.
(m) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Gregory Johnson,
Aviation Safety Engineer, International Validation Section, FAA, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106-2641; phone: (720) 626-5462;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81e6f3e4e6eef3f8afebeee9eff2eeefc1e7e0e0afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="167164737179646f387c797e786579785670777738717960">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-
0015, dated January 29, 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-2021-0714.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) ASI Aviation Service Bulletin No. F406-62, Revision 01,
dated December 14, 2018.
(ii) ASI Aviation Service Bulletin No. F406-90, dated December
14, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact ASI
Aviation, A[eacute]rodrome de Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay, France;
telephone: +33 3 26 48 46 84; fax: +33 3 26 49 18 57; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae9e5e4feebe9fecaebf9e3a7ebfce3ebfee3e5e4a4ecf8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="781b17160c191b0c38190b1155190e11190c111716561e0a">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://asi-aviation.fr/page-Accueil.html">https://asi-aviation.fr/page-Accueil.html</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a4c58044344595a4f495e4345446a444b584b044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcbaaef2b5b2afacb9bfa8b5b3b29cb2bdaebdf2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on October 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-25688 Filed 11-24-21; 8:45 am]
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