Rule2022-07749
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
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Published
April 12, 2022
Effective
May 17, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) (Textron) Model 120 and 140 airplanes and all Model 140A airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of seat belt center bracket failures from overstress. This AD requires determining if the seat belt center bracket is made of steel and replacing any non- steel brackets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21547-21548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07749]
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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2022 / Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0014; Project Identifier AD-2021-00114-A;
Amendment 39-22006; AD 2022-08-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) 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
certain Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by
Cessna Aircraft Company) (Textron) Model 120 and 140 airplanes and all
Model 140A airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of seat belt
center bracket failures from overstress. This AD requires determining
if the seat belt center bracket is made of steel and replacing any non-
steel brackets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Textron Aviation Inc., One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, KS 67215;
phone: (316) 517-5800; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0d3c5c3c4dfddd5c2d3d1c2d5f0c4c8c4d1c69ed3dfdd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81e2f4f2f5eeece4f3e2e0f3e4c1f5f9f5e0f7afe2eeec">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://support.cessna.com">https://support.cessna.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-2022-0014; 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, 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: Bobbie Kroetch, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS
67209; phone: (316) 946-4155; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fa98959898939fd49188959f8e9992ba9c9b9bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="56343934343f33783d24393322353e1630373778313920">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#50073933383924317d131f03103631317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="56013f353e3f22377b1519051630373778313920">[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 certain serial-numbered
Textron (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company)
Model 120 and 140 airplanes and all Model 140A airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2022 (87 FR 4168). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of seat belt center bracket failures.
Analysis of the failures determined the original aluminum seat belt
center bracket does not have sufficient strength and can fail due to
overstress during incidents and accidents. In the NPRM, the FAA
proposed to require determining if the seat belt center bracket is made
of steel and replacing any non-steel brackets. The FAA is issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the seat belt center bracket, which could lead
to failure of the seat belt restraint system and injury to occupants.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and 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
The FAA reviewed Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB-25-03,
dated February 17, 2015. This service information specifies the
location of the affected seat belt center bracket. This service
information also contains a figure depicting the location of the
seatbelt center bracket.
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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 2,033 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates 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 airplane operators
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Determine material of the seat 0.25 work-hour x Not applicable........... $21.25 $43,201.25
belt center bracket. $85 per hour =
$21.25.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that may be required. The agency has no way of determining
the number of airplanes that might need these replacements:
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On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost airplane
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Replace any non-steel seat belt center bracket 0.75 work-hour x $85 per hour = $79 $142.75
$63.75.
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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
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, 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:
2022-08-03 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously held
by Cessna Aircraft Company): Amendment 39-22006; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0014; Project Identifier AD-2021-00114-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 17, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 120 and 140
airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 10070 through 15075, and Model 140A
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2510, Flight
Compartment Equipment.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of seat belt center bracket
failures from overstress. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the seat belt center brackets. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in failure of the seat belt center
bracket, which could lead to failure of the seat belt restraint
system and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
determine if the seatbelt center bracket located between the two
seats is made of steel by placing a magnet on the center of the
bracket. This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot)
holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered
into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in
accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR
91.417. This authority is not applicable to aircraft being operated
under 14 CFR part 119.
(i) If the seat belt center bracket is made of steel, no
additional action is required.
(ii) If the seat belt center bracket is not made of steel,
within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace with a
steel part number (P/N) 0425132 seat belt center bracket.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a seat
belt center bracket P/N 0425132 that is not made of steel on any
airplane.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Bobbie Kroetch,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport
Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946-4155; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#67050805050e02490c15080213040f2701060649000811"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a38353838333f743128353f2e39321a3c3b3b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#02556b616a6b76632f414d51426463632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="61360802090815004c222e32210700004f060e17">[email protected]</span></a>.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on April 6, 2022.
Derek Morgan,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-07749 Filed 4-11-22; 8:45 am]
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