This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER

contains notices to the public of the proposed

issuance of rules and regulations. The

purpose of these notices is to give interested

persons an opportunity to participate in the

rule making prior to the adoption of the final

rules.

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Vol. 78, No. 118 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0527; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–CE–014–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero 

Industries S.p.A Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A Model P– 

180 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 cracks at the joint between 

the hinge pin sub-assembly and the lock 

pin of the main landing gear lever hinge 

fitting. We are issuing this proposed AD 

to require actions to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by August 5, 2013. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• 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. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Piaggio Aero 

Industries S.p.A—Airworthiness Office, 

Via Luigi Cibrario, 4–16154 GenovaItaly; phone: +39 010 6481353; fax: +39 

010 6481881; email: 

airworthiness@piaggioaero.it; Internet: 

http://www.piaggioaero.com/#/en/ 

aftersales/service-support; and MessierDowty Limited, Cheltenham Road, 

Gloucester, GL2 9QH, England; phone: 

+44(0)1452 712424; fax: +44(0)1452 

713821; email: 

americatassc@safranmbd.com; Internet: 

www.safranmbd.com. You may review 

copies of the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call (816) 329–4148. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Management Facility between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 

docket contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 

Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 

Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 

telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 

329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2013–0527; Directorate Identifier 

2013–CE–014–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD because of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

regulations.gov, including any personal 

information you provide. We will also 

post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Community, has issued AD No. 2013– 

0084, dated April 5, 2013 (referred to 

after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an 

unsafe condition for the specified 

products. The MCAI states: 

During scheduled maintenance, cracks have 

been detected at the joint between the hinge 

pin sub-assembly and the lock pin of the 

main landing gear (MLG) lever hinge fitting 

(LHF) of a Piaggio P.180 aeroplane. 

The results of the subsequent investigation 

revealed that the cracks were initiated by an 

unforeseen friction in the MLG wheel lever 

sub-assembly. 

This condition, if not detected and 

corrected, could lead to a structural failure of 

the MLG, possibly resulting in loss of control 

of the aeroplane during take-off or landing 

runs. 

To address this potential unsafe condition, 

Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) issued Service 

Bulletin (SB) 80–0345 to provide instructions 

for early identification of cracks in the MLG 

LHF and, in case of identification of the 

crack, replacement of the MLG. 

For the reasons described above, this AD 

required inspections of the MLG LHF and, 

depending on findings, replacement of the 

MLG. 

This AD is considered to be an interim 

action, and based on gathered experience, 

further AD action may follow. 

You may obtain further information 

by examining the MCAI in the AD 

docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. has 

issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 

80–0345, and Appendix A, both dated 

September 20, 2012, which includes 

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. 

P180–32–32, dated September 10, 2012. 

The actions described in this service 

information are intended to correct the 

unsafe condition identified in the 

MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of the Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 


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in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with this State of 

Design Authority, they have notified us 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all 

information and determined the unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Interim Action 

We consider this AD interim action. 

We are requiring inspection(s) of the left 

and right MLG LHF with a report to the 

manufacturer of the results if cracks are 

found. We will work with the type 

certificate holder to evaluate the report 

results to determine repetitive 

inspection intervals and subsequent 

terminating action. Based on this 

evaluation, we may initiate further 

rulemaking action to address the unsafe 

condition identified in this AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

will affect 109 products of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 11 total work-hours, which is 2 

work-hours for the initial visual 

inspection; 2 work-hours for the 

detailed visual inspection; and 7 workhours for the fluorescent penetrant 

inspection, per product to comply with 

the basic requirements of this proposed 

AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 

work-hour. 

Based on these figures, we estimate 

the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. 

operators to be $101,915, or $935 per 

product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions would take 

about 7 work-hours and require parts 

costing $21,540 to replace a left-hand 

LHF, for a cost of $22,153, and $20,662 

to replace a right-hand LHF, for a cost 

of $21,257. 

According to the manufacturer, some 

of the costs of this proposed AD may be 

covered under warranty, thereby 

reducing the cost impact on affected 

individuals. We do not control warranty 

coverage for affected individuals. As a 

result, we have included all costs in our 

cost estimate 

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. 

We are 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 

We 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) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

the DOT Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 

1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) 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 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 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A: Docket No. 

FAA–2013–0527; Directorate Identifier 

2013–CE–014–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by August 5, 

2013. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Piaggio Aero Industries 

S.p.A Model P–180 airplanes, all serial 

numbers, certificated in any category. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association of America 

(ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by 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 cracks at the joint between the 

hinge pin sub-assembly and the lock pin of 

the main landing gear (MLG) lever hinge 

fitting (LHF). We are issuing this AD to 

prevent structural failure of the MLG LHF, 

which could result in loss of control during 

take-off or landing runs. 

(f) Actions and Compliance 

Unless already done, do the following 

actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(8), 

including all subparagraphs, of this AD: 

(1) Within the next 200 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this 

AD or within the next 3 months after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

first, and repetitively thereafter before further 

flight after each MLG (subassembly) 

replacement, visually inspect each MLG LHF 

for cracks and verify freedom of rotation of 

the MLG wheel lever subassemblies. Do the 

inspection following Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero 

Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin 

No. 80–0345, dated September 20, 2012; and 

Paragraph A of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. 

Appendix A, dated September 20, 2012, 

which includes Messier-Dowty Service 

Bulletin No. P180–32–32, dated September 

10, 2012. 

(2) If, during the inspection required in 

paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, freedom of 

rotation of the MLG wheel lever subassembly 

is not assured, before further flight, mark the 

LHF on the affected MLG as ‘‘inspect as per 

SB–80–0345’’ with an indelible pen, and 

replace the MLG LHF with a serviceable part. 

Do the replacement following Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Piaggio Aero 

Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin 

No. 80–0345, dated September 20, 2012. The 

newly installed MLG LHF is subject to the 

repetitive inspection requirement specified 

in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and all 

inspection requirements specified in 

paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD. 

(3) Within the compliance times specified 

in paragraphs (f)(3)(i), (f)(3)(ii), and (f)(3)(iii) 

of this AD, and repetitively thereafter at 

intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS, do a 

detailed visual inspection of each MLG LHF 

for cracks. Do the inspection following Part 


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2 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. 

Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80–0345, 

dated September 20, 2012, and Paragraph B 

of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Appendix A, 

dated September 20, 2012, that includes 

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. P180– 

32–32, dated September 10, 2012. 

(i) As of the effective date of this AD, if the 

MLG LHF has accumulated 2,300 hours TIS 

or less since new, inspect before exceeding 

2,500 hours TIS since new. 

(ii) As of the effective date of this AD, if 

the MLG LHF has accumulated more than 

2,300 hours TIS since new, but less than 

2,500 hours TIS since new, inspect within 

the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date 

of this AD. 

(iii) As of the effective date of this AD, if 

the MLG LHF has accumulated 2,500 hours 

TIS or more since new, inspect within the 

next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of 

this AD or within the next 3 months after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

first. 

(4) Within the compliance times specified 

in paragraphs (f)(3)(i), (f)(3)(ii), and (f)(3)(iii) 

of this AD and repetitively thereafter at 

intervals not to exceed 750 hours TIS, do a 

fluorescent penetrant inspection on each 

MLG LHF for cracks. Do the inspection 

following Part 3 of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES 

S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80– 

0345, dated September 20, 2012, and 

Paragraph C of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES 

S.p.A. Appendix A, dated September 20, 

2012, that includes Messier-Dowty Service 

Bulletin No. P180–32–32, dated September 

10, 2012. 

(5) If, during any inspection required by 

paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), (f)(4), (f)(7), and (f)(8) 

of this AD, including all subparagraphs, any 

crack is found, before further flight, replace 

the MLG with a serviceable part. Do the 

replacement following the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. 

Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80–0345, 

dated September 20, 2012. After installing a 

serviceable MLG, continue with the 

repetitive inspection requirements of 

paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), and (f)(4) this AD. 

(6) Within 30 days after each MLG LHF 

replacement, submit an inspection result 

report to Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A at the 

address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD 

using the Confirmation Slip attached to 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory 

Service Bulletin No. 80–0345, dated 

September 20, 2012. 

(7) For the purpose of this AD, a 

‘‘serviceable’’ MLG is an airworthy MLG 

verified before installation for freedom of 

rotation and has been inspected following 

paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD, 

including all subparagraphs, and is found 

free of cracks. If status of detailed visual 

inspections intervals, fluorescent penetrant 

inspections intervals, or hours TIS since new 

cannot be determined from the Authorized 

Release Certificate of the MLG to be installed, 

before next flight after installation, inspect 

the MLG LHF as specified in paragraphs (f)(3) 

and (f)(4) of this AD. Any newly install MLG 

LHF is subject to the repetitive inspections 

required in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), and (f)(4) 

of this AD. 

(8) As of the effective date of this AD, any 

MLG with LHF marked ‘‘inspect as per SB 

80–0345’’ that was removed as specified in 

paragraph (f)(2) of this AD may be reinstalled 

provided that before installation, freedom of 

rotation has been restored. Before further 

flight after installation, the MLG LHF must be 

inspected as specified in paragraphs (f)(3) 

and (f)(4) of this AD. Continue thereafter with 

the repetitive inspections at the intervals 

specified paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), and (f)(4) of 

this AD. 

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 

FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 

for this AD, if requested using the procedures 

found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 

ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 

Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 

telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– 

4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before 

using any approved AMOC on any airplane 

to which the AMOC applies, notify your 

appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the 

FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), 

or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(3) Reporting Requirements: For any 

reporting requirement in this AD, a federal 

agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 

person is not required to respond to, nor 

shall a person be subject to a penalty for 

failure to comply with a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 

collection of information displays a current 

valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 

Control Number for this information 

collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 

this collection of information is estimated to 

be approximately 5 minutes per response, 

including the time for reviewing instructions, 

completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. All responses to this collection 

of information are mandatory. Comments 

concerning the accuracy of this burden and 

suggestions for reducing the burden should 

be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence 

Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 

Information Collection Clearance Officer, 

AES–200. 

(h) Related Information 

(1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013–0084, 

dated April 5, 2013; Messier-Dowty PCS– 

2700 Paint Stripping document, dated 

January 2011; Messier-Dowty PCS–2622 Cold 

Degreasing (Solvent) document, Issue 2, 

dated May 12, 2008; and Messier-Dowty Ltd 

201034005 and 201034006 Component 

Maintenance Manual, page 2, dated May 1, 

2004, and page 1020, dated March 17, 2006, 

for related information. 

(2) For service information identified in 

and related to this AD, contact Piaggio Aero 

Industries S.p.A—Airworthiness Office, Via 

Luigi Cibrario, 4–16154 Genova-Italy; phone: 

+39 010 6481353; fax: +39 010 6481881; 

email: airworthiness@piaggioaero.it; Internet: 

http://www.piaggioaero.com/#/en/aftersales/ 

service-support; and Messier-Dowty Limited, 

Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 9QH, 

England; phone: +44(0)1452 712424; fax: 

+44(0)1452 713821; email: 

americatassc@safranmbd.com; Internet: 

www.safranmbd.com. You may review copies 

of the referenced service information at the 

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 

Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 

on the availability of this material at the 

FAA, call (816) 329–4148. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 

13, 2013. 

Earl Lawrence, 

Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

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Rules and Regulations Under the Fur 

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AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission 

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ACTION: Supplemental notice of 

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