Document ID: FAA-2013-0688-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
Posted Date: 2013-12-16T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76050-76052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29050]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0688; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-221-AD; 
Amendment 39-17683; AD 2013-24-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously 
Held by Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones 
Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-
CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of the 
propeller pitch control (PPC) lever becoming disconnected from the 
engine due to a missing bolt. This AD requires modifying the PPC lever 
attachment system. We are issuing this AD to prevent PPC shaft 
disconnection, which could lead to a loss of propeller pitch control, 
possibly resulting in uncommanded change to the engine power settings 
and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 21, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 21, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0688; or in person at the 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC.
    For EADS-CASA service information identified in this AD, contact 
EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 
404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 
05; email MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Internet http://www.eads.net. For Honeywell service information identified in this AD, 
contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 
85034-2802; Internet: http://portal.honeywell.com; telephone: 800-601-
3099. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 
telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2013 (78 FR 
49235). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0251, dated November 27, 2012 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported where the propeller pitch control 
(PPC) lever disconnected from the engine (a TPE331-10R-511C) on a C-
212-CC aeroplane.
    The result of the subsequent investigation revealed that the PPC 
lever disconnection occurred due to a missing bolt, which fixes the 
clamp that joins the PPC lever to the PPC rod.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a loss of an 
affected propeller pitch control, possibly resulting in uncommanded 
change to the engine power settings and consequent reduced control 
of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA developed 
a modification (mod 10515) that eliminates the possibility of PPC 
shaft disconnection and made this available through Service Bulletin 
SB-212-76-0009 to be applied in service.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
modification of PPC lever attachment system.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0688-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 49235, August 13, 
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Explanation of Change Made to the AD

    We have changed paragraph (c) of this AD to remove EADS CASA (Type 
Certificate previously held by Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, 
S.A.) Model C-212-CF airplanes, which were included in the NPRM (78 FR 
49235, August 13, 2013) in error.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (78 FR 49235, August 13, 2013) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 49235, August 13, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 42 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate 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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Modification......................  20 work-hours x $85 per            $1,018           $2,718         $114,156
                                     hour = $1,700.
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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.
    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 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. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0688-0002; or in 
person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of 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 AD:

2013-24-09 EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by 
Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-17683. 
Docket No. FAA-2013-0688; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-221-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 21, 
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to EADS CASA (Type Certificate previously held 
by Construcciones Aeron[aacute]uticas, S.A.) Model C-212-CB, C-212-
CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes; certificated in any 
category; all serial numbers, except those that have been modified 
in production to incorporate EADS CASA Modification 10515.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 76, Engine 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of the propeller pitch control 
(PPC) lever becoming disconnected from the engine due to a missing 
bolt. We are issuing this AD to prevent PPC shaft disconnection, 
which could lead to a loss of propeller pitch control, possibly 
resulting in uncommanded change to the engine power settings and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD 
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions 
have already been done.

(g) Modification

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the 
PCC lever attachment system of the aircraft engine, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin 
SB-212-76-0009, Revision 1, dated August 03, 2012.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: EADS-CASA Service Bulletin 
SB-212-76-0009, Revision 1, dated August 03, 2012, refers to 
Honeywell Service Bulletin TPE331-72-2190, dated December 21, 2011, 
as an additional source of guidance for modifying the cam assembly.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 
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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0251, dated November 27, 
2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0688-0002.
    (2) Honeywell service information referenced in this AD can be 
obtained from Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, 
Phoenix, AZ 85034-2802; Web site: http://portal.honeywell.com; or 
call Honeywell toll free at phone: 800-601-3099 (U.S./Canada) or 
602-365-3099 (International Direct).

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-76-0009, Revision 1, dated 
August 03, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For EADS-CASA service information identified in this AD, 
contact EADS-CASA,

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Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer 
Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 
28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 
05; email MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Internet http://www.eads.net.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 15, 2013.
John Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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