Rule2022-19934
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
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Published
September 15, 2022
Effective
September 30, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T airplanes. This 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. This AD requires performing a detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the aileron control assembly, repairing the aileron control assembly if any crack or damage (including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes) is found, measuring the length of the screws installed on the ceiling cover panel, and replacing the screws if found to be of excessive length. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 178 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56580-56583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19934]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1162; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01087-A;
Amendment 39-22180; AD 2022-19-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T
airplanes. This 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. This AD
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requires performing a detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the aileron
control assembly, repairing the aileron control assembly if any crack
or damage (including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes) is found,
measuring the length of the screws installed on the ceiling cover
panel, and replacing the screws if found to be of excessive length. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 30, 2022.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by October 31, 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="http://regulations.gov">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 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1162; 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 street address for Docket Operations is listed
above.
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; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e48e8d89ca9691908c8196828b9680a4828585ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="660c0f0b481413120e0314000914022600070748010910">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1162; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-01087-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, 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 final rule 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="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
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 AD 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 AD, 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 AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 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 2022-0167, dated August 11, 2022 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Tecnam Model
P2006T airplanes. The MCAI states that screws attaching the ceiling
panel covering the aileron control assembly could be of excessive
length and cause the aileron control rod to become blocked, cracked, or
damaged. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
unintended jamming of the aileron control rod assembly, the inability
to use the aileron control surfaces, and loss of control of the
airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1162.
Other Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed Tecnam Service Bulletin 574-CS-Edition 1, Revision
3, dated August 1, 2022. The service information specifies performing a
DVI of the aileron control assembly, measuring the length of the screws
installed on the ceiling cover panel, and replacing the screws if found
to be of excessive length. The service information also specifies
contacting Tecnam for repair instructions if any crack or damage is
found on the aileron control rod.
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 described above. The FAA is issuing this AD after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described, except as discussed under ``Differences
Between this AD, the MCAI, and the Service Information.''
Differences Between This AD, the MCAI, and the Service Information
The MCAI specifies that the DVI of the aileron control assembly and
measurement of screws installed on the ceiling cover panel be performed
within 10 flight hours after the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0132,
dated July 4, 2022, or the effective date of the MCAI, depending on the
airplane's serial number. This AD requires the inspection and
measurement be performed before further flight after the effective date
of this AD.
The service bulletin specifies contacting Tecnam for approved
corrective action instructions, and this AD requires using a repair
method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Tecnam's Design Organization
Approval.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance.
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Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the pilot could lose control of the airplane due to the jamming
of the aileron control rod caused by screws of excessive length
installed on the ceiling cover panel. Since this condition happens
rapidly and without warning, the inspections and any necessary repair
or replacement must be accomplished before further flight. Accordingly,
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and
contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and
comment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 71 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 product operators
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Inspect aileron control assembly 1 work-hour x $85 Not Applicable........... $85 $6,035
per hour = $85.
Measure ceiling cover panel .50 work-hour x $85 Not Applicable........... 42.50 3,017.50
attach screws. per hour = $42.50.
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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 inspection and
measurement. The agency has no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need this repair or replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Repair aileron control assembly............... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $50 $135
Replace aileron control assembly.............. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 500 585
Replace incorrect length ceiling cover panel .50 work-hour x $85 per hour = 100 142.50
screws. $42.50.
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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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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:
2022-19-11 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39-
22180; Docket No. FAA-2022-1162; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01087-
A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 30,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model
P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers (S/N) up to 345 inclusive, and
S/N 348, 352, 353, 355, and 357, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2710, Aileron
Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information
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originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify
and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The FAA is
issuing this AD to detect and correct screws of excessive length
installed on the ceiling panel covering the aileron control
assembly, which could cause the aileron control rod to become
jammed, cracked, or damaged. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in unintended jamming of the aileron control assembly,
the inability to use the aileron control surfaces, and loss of
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection/Measurement
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD,
perform a detailed visual inspection of the aileron control
assembly, part number 26-9-1502-000, for cracks and damage
(including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes) and measure the length
of the screws installed on the ceiling cover panel.
(1) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, any crack or damage (including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes)
is found on the aileron control rod assembly, before further flight,
repair using a method approved by the FAA; the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Tecnam's Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, any screws installed on the ceiling cover panel do not match the
limits specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, before
further flight, replace that screw with the correct screw identified
in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) If blind rivet nuts are installed on the ceiling panel
covering the aileron control assembly, then the correct panel screw
would be 12mm in length with part number UNI7689-3-12.
(ii) If blind rivet nuts are not installed on the ceiling panel
covering the aileron control assembly, then the correct panel screw
would be equal to or less than 10mm in length with part number
UNI6594-2.9-9.5.
Note to paragraph (g): Tecnam Service Bulletin 574-CS-Edition 1,
Revision 3, dated August 1, 2022, contains information related to
this subject.
(h) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in Sec. 39.19. In accordance with Sec. 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 Branch, mail
it to the address identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD or email
to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e9d0c4a8bfbac4a8a0bbc4dedad9c4a8a4a6aaa98f8888c78e869f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="320b1f7364611f737b601f0501021f737f7d71725453531c555d44">[email protected]</span></a>. If mailing information, also submit
information by email. 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) Additional Information
(1) Refer to EASA AD 2022-0167, dated August 11, 2022, for
related information. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-1162.
(2) For more information about this AD, 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; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6d070400431f181905081f0b021f092d0b0c0c430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="18727175366a6d6c707d6a7e776a7c587e7979367f776e">[email protected]</span></a>.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Tecnam S.P.A., Airworthiness Office Via S. D'acquisto 62, 80042
Boscotrecase, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c7b3a2a4afa9aea4a6abe9b4b2b7b7a8b5b387fba6e7afb5a2a1fa" http: tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a>">technical.support@<a href="http://tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a></a>; website: <a href="http://tecnam.com">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.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on September 8, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19934 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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