Proposed Rule2022-04638
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
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Published
March 7, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2012 Traveller airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 free play in the trim tab actuator and trim tab surface. This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the trim tab trailing edge to determine if free play exists and taking corrective actions as needed. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12627-12630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04638]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0151; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00521-A]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2012
Traveller airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 free play
in the trim tab actuator and trim tab surface. This proposed AD would
require repetitively inspecting the trim tab trailing edge to determine
if free play exists and taking corrective actions as needed. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 21,
2022.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12 140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A., Airworthiness Office Via S.
D'acquisto 62, Boscotrecase, 80042, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#542026352231383831267a272124243b2620140031373a35397a373b39"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="681c1a091e0d04040d1a461b1d1818071a1c283c0d0b060905460b0705">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://www.Tecnam.com">https://www.Tecnam.com</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 (817) 222-5110.
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-2022-0151; 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 NPRM, the MCAI,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone:
(816) 329-4165; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d272420633f383925283f2b223f290d2b2c2c632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adc7c4c083dfd8d9c5c8dfcbc2dfc9edcbcccc83cac2db">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-0151;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00521-A'' at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room
301, Kansas City, MO 64106. Any commentary that the FAA receives which
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2021-0119, dated April 30, 2021 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on certain serial-
numbered Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2012 Traveller
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences have been reported of vibration in the horizontal
stabiliser control yoke and pedals, both sides. The subsequent
investigation identified free play in the trim tab actuator and trim
tab surface.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
significant free play on the trim tab connection, with consequent
increase in dynamic loads and vibrations, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, TECNAM issued the
[Service Bulletin] SB to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the trim tab trailing edge and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
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-2022-
0151.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Tecnam Service Bulletin 398-CS-Edition 2, Rev. 1,
dated August 17, 2020. The service information specifies procedures for
inspecting the trim tab trailing edge to determine if free play exists
and taking corrective actions as needed.
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 the ADDRESSES section.
Other Related Service Information
The FAA also reviewed Tecnam Service Bulletin 398-CS-Edition 2,
Rev. 0, dated August 5, 2020. The service information specifies
procedures for inspecting the trim tab trailing edge to determine if
free play exists and taking corrective actions as needed.
In addition, the FAA reviewed Tecnam Job Card No. 1249 Ed.1, Rev.1,
dated May 5, 2021. The service information specifies procedures for
servicing free play of the mechanical trim actuator.
FAA's Determination
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 is issuing this NPRM
after determining the unsafe condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 21 products of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Trim tab surface free play 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable........ $85 per $1,785 per
inspection. per hour = $85. inspection cycle. inspection
cycle.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary actions
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes that might
need these actions.
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Trim actuator free play inspection.... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = Not applicable.......... $170
$170.
Trim actuator servicing............... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $100.................... 270
$170.
Trim actuator replacement............. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = 1,000................... 1,085
$85.
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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.
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
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
(1) Would not be a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Docket No. FAA-2022-0151;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00521-A.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by April 21, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model
P2012 Traveller airplanes, serial numbers 002 through 030 inclusive,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2731: Elevator Tab
Control 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 free play in the
trim tab actuator and trim tab surface. The FAA is issuing this AD
to detect and correct free play in the trim tab connection, which
could lead to reduced airplane control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Trim Tab Surface Free Play Inspection and Maintenance
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date
of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS,
measure the trim tab surface for free play in accordance with
Appendix A, Accomplishment Instructions, section 2 (Step 1--Trim Tab
surface free play measurement) on pages 3 and 4 of Tecnam Service
Bulletin 398-CS-Edition 2, Rev. 1, dated August 17, 2020 (Tecnam SB
398-CS-Edition 2, Rev. 1). If there is free play that exceeds the
allowable tolerance, before further flight, measure the trim tab
actuator for free play and take any corrective actions in accordance
with Appendix A, Accomplishment Instructions, section 3 (Step 2--
Trim Actuator free play measurement) on page 5 of Tecnam SB 398-CS-
Edition 2, Rev 1.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the initial inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD if you performed that action before the
effective date of this AD using Tecnam Service Bulletin 398-CS-
Edition 2, Rev. 0, dated August 5, 2020.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, 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 International Validation
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Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD and email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b72660a1d18660a0219667c787b660a0604080b2d2a2a652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0c9ddb1a6a3ddb1b9a2ddc7c3c0ddb1bdbfb3b0969191de979f86">[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 Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4165; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a30333774282f2e323f283c35283e1a3c3b3b743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="53393a3e7d2126273b3621353c2137133532327d343c25">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0119, dated April 30, 2021, 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-2022-0151.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A., Airworthiness Office, Via S.
D'acquisto 62, Boscotrecase, 80042, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98eceaf9eefdf4f4fdeab6ebede8e8f7eaecd8ccfdfbf6f9f5b6fbf7f5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1763657661727b7b726539646267677865635743727479767a3974787a">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://www.Tecnam.com">https://www.Tecnam.com</a>. You may view 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 (817) 222-5110.
Issued on February 25, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-04638 Filed 3-4-22; 8:45 am]
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