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Comment Issue No. 1: AD Should Apply What is FAA’s response to the Docket Information
to Only Airplanes Operating Under IFR concern? We do not agree with the
Where can I go to view the docket
What is the commenter’s concern? commenter. The Shadin ADC altitude
information? You may view the AD
The commenter is concerned that 14 error has occurred over a long period of
docket that contains information
CFR 43.7 does not allow part 135 time. We do not have justification to
relating to this subject in person at the
operators to do the preflight check require removing the affected ADCs
DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and
required in paragraph (e)(1) of the before further flight.
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
proposed AD. This would require a We use compliance times such as this Federal holidays. The Docket Office
maintenance mechanic to be hired to do when we have identified an urgent (telephone 1–800-647–5227) is located
the preflight check before each flight. safety of flight situation. We believe that on the plaza level of the Department of
The commenter requests that 25 hours TIS will give the owners or Transportation NASSIF Building at the
airplanes flown under part 135 VFR operators of the affected airplanes street address stated in ADDRESSES. You
operations be excluded from complying enough time to have the actions may also view the AD docket on the
with the AD by changing the required by this AD done without Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
Compliance column from ‘‘before each compromising the safety of the
flight’’ to ‘‘before each IFR flight.’’ airplanes. Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
What is FAA’s response to the The altimetry system checks provided the AD
concern? We do not agree with the as an interim solution to the actions How does the revision to 14 CFR part
commenter. Under 14 CFR 43.7, required in paragraph (e)(2) is a normal 39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
paragraph (e), part 135 operators are aircraft preflight check. FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
allowed to return an airplane to service. We are not changing the final rule AD
To avoid confusion, which could part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
action based on this comment. which governs the FAA’s AD system.
result in unnecessarily grounding some
of the affected airplanes, we are Conclusion This regulation now includes material
removing the reference to 14 CFR 43.7 that relates to altered products, special
What is FAA’s final determination on flight permits, and alternative methods
from the Procedures column in
this issue? We have carefully reviewed of compliance. This material previously
paragraph (e)(1) of the proposed AD.
the available data and determined that was included in each individual AD.
Comment Issue No. 2: Remove All air safety and the public interest require Since this material is included in 14
Affected ADCs Until Upgraded adopting the AD as proposed except for CFR part 39, we will not include it in
What is the commenter’s concern? the changes discussed above and minor future AD actions.
The commenter states that the ADC editorial corrections. We have
determined that these changes and Costs of Compliance
provides input into the Terrain
Awareness and Warning System minor corrections: How many airplanes does this AD
(TAWS). • Are consistent with the intent that impact? We estimate that this AD affects
To prevent the possibility of incorrect was proposed in the NPRM for 457 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
ADC data being input into the TAWS, correcting the unsafe condition; and What is the cost impact of this AD on
the commenter wants FAA to require • Do not add any additional burden owners/operators of the affected
removal of all affected ADCs until they upon the public than was already airplanes? We estimate the following
are upgraded. proposed in the NPRM. costs to accomplish the modification:
2 work hours X $65 per hour = $130 .............................................................. Not applicable ........... $130 $130 X 457 =
$59,410.
Shadin will reimburse the owner/ promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Will this AD involve a significant rule
operators for labor to remove and air commerce by prescribing regulations or regulatory action? For the reasons
replace the ADC and shipping costs to for practices, methods, and procedures discussed above, I certify that this AD:
Shadin Repair Facility to the extent the Administrator finds necessary for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
specified in the service bulletin. safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
is within the scope of that authority 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Authority for This Rulemaking
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
What authority does FAA have for that is likely to exist or develop on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49 products identified in this AD. 3. Will not have a significant
of the United States Code specifies the economic impact, positive or negative,
FAA’s authority to issue rules on Regulatory Findings on a substantial number of small entities
aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106 Will this AD impact various entities? under the criteria of the Regulatory
describes the authority of the FAA We have determined that this AD will Flexibility Act.
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation not have federalism implications under We prepared a summary of the costs
Programs, describes in more detail the Executive Order 13132. This AD will to comply with this AD (and other
scope of the agency’s authority. not have a substantial direct effect on information as included in the
We are issuing this rulemaking under the States, on the relationship between Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
the authority described in subtitle VII, the national government and the States, the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
part A, subpart III, section 44701, or on the distribution of power and this summary by sending a request to us
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–21787;
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Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–34–AD’’ When Does This AD Become Effective? Manufacturer Model
in your request. (a) This AD becomes effective on January
23, 2006. The New Piper Air- PA–28–180, PA–28–
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 craft, Inc. 181, PA–31–350,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation What Other ADs Are Affected By This PA–32–300, PA–
safety, Incorporation by reference, Action? 32–301, PA–32R–
Safety. (b) None. 300, PA–34–200T
Adoption of the Amendment What Airplanes Are Affected By This AD? What is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
■ Accordingly, under the authority (c) This AD affects Shadin ADC–2000 air This AD?
delegated to me by the Administrator, data computers (ADC), part numbers (P/N) (d) This AD is the result of reports that
the Federal Aviation Administration 962830A–1–S–8, 962830A–2–S–8, 962830A– certain ADC–2000 units display incorrect
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 3–S–8, configurations B, C, and D, that are altitude information on the Electronic Flight
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: installed in, but not limited to, the following Information System (EFIS) to the pilot. The
aircraft (all serial numbers), and are actions specified in this AD are to prevent
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS certificated in any category: ADC–2000 units, P/Ns 962830A–1–S–8,
DIRECTIVES 962830A–2–S–8, and 962830A–3–S–8,
Manufacturer Model configurations B, C, and D, from displaying
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
incorrect altitude information. This could
continues to read as follows: Alliance Aircraft H–250 cause the flight crew to react to this incorrect
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Group, LLC.
flight information and possibly result in an
B–N Group Ltd .......... BN2A
§ 39.13 [Amended] unsafe operating condition.
Bombardier Inc .......... DHC–3, DHC–6
■ 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a Cessna Aircraft Com- 172, 180, 180E, 185, What Must I do to Address This Problem?
new AD to read as follows: pany. 206, 206E, 206F, (e) To address this problem, you must do
206G 208, 210L, the following:
2005–25–08 SHADIN: Amendment 39– 310
14401; Docket No. FAA–2005–21787;
deHavilland Inc ......... DHC–2
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–34–AD.
(1) To ensure the air data computer (ADC) and Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) Follow the Interim Procedures contained in
the Electronic Flight Information System after January 23, 2006 (the effective date of Shadin Service Bulletin SB28–05–002, Rev
(EFIS) altimetry accuracy, do the normal pre- this AD) and thereafter before each flight C, dated June 29, 2005. The owner/oper-
flight check. If the altitudes, altimeter, and until the ADC is upgraded as specified in ator holding at least a private pilot certifi-
elevation differ by more than 75 feet, do not paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. cate may do the check specified in para-
fly the airplane in Instrument Meterological graph (e)(1) of this AD. Make an entry into
Conditions (IMC)/Instrument Flight Rules the aircraft records showing compliance
(IFR). with this portion of the AD following section
43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR 43.9).
(2) Return all Shadin ADC–2000s, part num- Within the next 15 months after January 23, Follow Shadin Service Bulletin SB28–05–002,
bers 962830A–1–S–8, 962830A–2–S–8, 2006 (the effective date of this AD). Rev C, dated June 29, 2005.
962830A–3–S–8, Configurations B, C, and D,
to the Shadin Repair Facility for upgrade.
Contact the Shadin Technical Support de-
partment for a Return Merchandise Author-
ization (RMA) number. Until the ADC–2000 is
modified, returned, and reinstalled, only fly
the airplane if equipment requirements for
that airplane are still met.
(3) Do not install any Shadin ADC–2000, part As of January 23, 2006 (the effective date of Not applicable.
number 962830A–1–S–8, 962830A–2–S–8, this AD).
or 962830A–3–S–8, Configurations B, C, and
D, unless it has been upgraded as specified
in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
May I Request an Alternative Method of Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, information, contact Shadin, 6831 Oxford
Compliance? Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–7125; Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426–
(f) You may request a different method of facsimile: (847) 294–7834; e-mail address: 4412; telephone: (800) 388–2849 or (952)
jeffrey.kuen@faa.gov. 927–6500; facsimile: (952) 924–1111; e-mail:
compliance or a different compliance time
http://www.shadin.com. To review copies of
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 Does This AD Incorporate Any Material By this service information, go to the National
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, Reference? Archives and Records Administration
send your request to your principal (g) You must do the actions required by (NARA). For information on the availability
inspector. The principal inspector may add this AD following the instructions in Shadin of this material at NARA, go to: http://
comments and will send your request to the Service Bulletin SB28–05–002, Rev C, dated www.archives.gov/federal_register/
Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification June 29, 2005. The Director of the Federal code_of_federal_regulations/
Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any Register approved the incorporation by ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To
already approved alternative methods of reference of this service bulletin in view the AD docket, go to the Docket
compliance, contact Jeffrey Kuen, Aerospace accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Engineer, Chicago ACO, FAA, 2300 East part 51. To get a copy of this service Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
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Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, 12 New England Executive Park, Request for Special Eddy Current
DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at http:// Burlington, MA. Inspection Instructions
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
2005–21787; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Two commenters request we provide
34–AD. Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, special eddy current inspection
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine instructions in the AD, as equipment
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 30, 2005. and Propeller Directorate, 12 New sensitivity to surface finish, and to worn
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA or previously repaired parts may cause
David R. Showers,
01803–5299; telephone (781) 238–7146, ‘‘liftoff’’ resulting in false indications.
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, We do not agree. The AD does not
Aircraft Certification Service.
fax (781) 238–7199.
contain specific inspection instructions.
[FR Doc. 05–23771 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA The AD requires revisions to the engine
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with manufacturer’s TLS to include
a new AD, applicable to (PW) PW4000 enhanced inspection of selected critical
series turbofan engines. We published life-limited parts at each piece-part
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the proposed AD in the Federal Register opportunity. The engine manufacturer
on August 18, 2004 (69 FR 51200). We and the suppliers of the eddy current
Federal Aviation Administration proposed to modify the airworthiness inspection equipment provide the
limitations section of the manufacturer’s special inspection procedures and
14 CFR Part 39 manuals and an air carrier’s approved requirements.
continuous airworthiness maintenance
[Docket No. 98–ANE–66–AD; Amendment program to add eddy current Request To Allow Use of Equivalent
39–14402; AD 2005–25–09] inspections for front compressor hubs Inspection Equipment
installed in PW 4000–94’’ engine One commenter requests we allow use
RIN 2120–AA64
models (Engine Manuals 50A443, of equivalent inspection equipment to
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & 50A605, and 50A22). We also proposed perform the eddy current inspections, as
Whitney PW4000 Series Turbofan to add the PW4062A engine to the some operators have already invested in
Engines applicability. equivalent eddy current inspection
Examining the AD Docket equipment. Using the single-source
AGENCY: Federal Aviation equipment specified by the engine
Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD Docket manufacturer will cause an undue cost
ACTION: Final rule. (including any comments and service burden. We do not agree. The AD does
information), by appointment, between not specify only one source of
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday equipment for the inspections. The
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for through Friday, except Federal holidays. engine manufacturer developed
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4000 series See ADDRESSES for the location. validated inspection procedures using
turbofan engines. That AD currently specific equipment that provides
requires revisions to the engine Comments acceptable inspection methods.
manufacturer’s time limits section (TLS) We provided the public the However, operators can seek approval to
to include enhanced inspection of opportunity to participate in the use equivalent equipment, using the
selected critical life-limited parts at development of this AD. We have Alternative Methods of Compliance
each piece-part opportunity. This AD considered the comments received. procedures referenced in paragraph (h)
modifies the airworthiness limitations of this AD or, they can send the part to
section of the manufacturer’s manuals Request To Change Costs of Compliance an approved service provider for
and an air carrier’s approved continuous inspection.
Four commenters request we change
airworthiness maintenance program by
the costs of compliance to include the Conclusion
adding eddy current inspections for
investment they have to make in We carefully reviewed the available
front compressor hubs installed in PW
equipment, to perform these data, including the comments received,
4000–94’’ engine models. This AD also
inspections. We do not agree. This AD and determined that air safety and the
adds the PW4062A engine to the
does not require operators to invest in public interest require adopting the AD
applicability. An FAA study of in-
equipment or to hire more personnel to with the changes described previously.
service events involving uncontained
comply with the AD. The AD requires We determined that these changes will
failures of critical rotating engine parts
revisions to the engine manufacturer’s neither increase the economic burden
has indicated the need for mandatory
TLS to include enhanced inspection of on any operator nor increase the scope
inspections. The mandatory inspections
selected critical life-limited parts at of the AD.
are needed to identify those critical
each piece-part opportunity. Operators
rotating parts with conditions, which if Costs of Compliance
can choose to buy equipment to perform
allowed to continue in service, could
the inspections or send the parts to an About 2,625 Pratt & Whitney PW4000
result in uncontained failures. We are
approved service provider for series turbofan engines of the affected
issuing this AD to prevent critical life-
inspection. design are in the worldwide fleet. We
limited rotating engine part failure,
which could result in an uncontained Request for Lead Time To Purchase estimate 600 engines installed on
engine failure and damage to the Eddy Current Inspection Equipment airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected
airplane. by this AD. We also estimate it will take
Three commenters request lead time about 10 work hours per engine to
DATES: This AD becomes effective June of an additional 6-to-8 months, as they perform the inspections, and the average
12, 2006. want to purchase eddy current labor rate is $65 per work hour. Since
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD inspection equipment. We agree. We this is an added inspection requirement,
docket at the FAA, New England changed the effective date of the AD to included as part of the normal
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, be 180 days after the date of publication. maintenance cycle, no additional part
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