2016-04-04: Operations Information

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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-04-04 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18398; Docket No. FAA- 2015-3607; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-010-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 01, Operations Information. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by information that a pilot's sole reliance on the negative torque system (NTS) for reducing drag in the event of engine power loss may result in the pilot's failure to initiate the Engine Failure Inflight checklist and feather the propellers in time. This could lead the pilot to not fully feather the propeller with consequent loss of control. We are issuing this AD to add information to the airplane flight manual (AFM) and/or Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) that reliance on the NTS to reduce drag during an engine failure could lead the pilot to not fully feather the propeller with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Unless already done, within the next 30 days after April 8, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do the actions in paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable, including all subparagraphs. (g) Actions Incorporate the applicable M7 Aerospace LLC AFM revisions as listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: (1) For Model SA26-AT Dash One airplanes: Insert section III, pages III-1 [[Page 11412]] through III-6, revised May 14, 2015; and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; into the Merlin Model SA-26AT Dash One AFM, Revision. (2) For Model SA26-AT Dash Two airplanes: Insert section III, pages III-1 through III-6, revised May 14, 2015; and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; into the Merlin Model SA- 26AT Dash Two AFM, Revision. (3) For Model SA226-T airplanes: Insert section III, pages III-2 though III-25, revised November 14, 2014, and page III-26, FAA approved November 14, 2014, into the Swearingen Merlin SA226-T AFM, Reissue A, dated June 28, 1976. (4) For Model SA226-AT airplanes: Insert section III, pages III- 2 through III-24, revised November 14, 2014, and pages III-25 through III-30, FAA approved November 14, 2014, into the Merlin SA226-AT AFM, Reissue B, dated May 6, 1977. (5) ForModel SA226-T(B) airplanes: Insert section 3, pages 3-2, through page 3-20, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-21 through 3-24, issued November 14, 2014; into the Merlin IIB SA226-T(B) AFM, Reissue B, dated November 2, 1979. (6) For Model SA226-TC airplanes: Insert section III, pages III- 2 through page III-24, revised November 14, 2014; and pages III-25 through III-32, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; into the Swearingen Metro SA226-TC AFM, Reissue A, dated December 1, 1976. (7) For Model SA227-AT airplanes: (i) Model 4AT: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; into the Model SA227-AT (4AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, Reissue A, dated November 30, 1988; (ii) Model 6AT: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved November 14, 2014 into the SA227-AT (6AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, dated May 13, 1987. (iii) Model 7AT: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the SA227-AT (7AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, Reissue B, dated November 30, 1988. (iv) Model 8AT: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-AT (8AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, dated May 13, 1987. (8) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild 300 airplanes: Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the SA227-TT Fairchild 300 POH/AFM, Reissue A, dated August 7, 1981. (9) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild 312 airplanes: Insert section 3, page 3-3 and pages 3-5 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-32, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the Model SA227-TT Fairchild 300 (312) 12,500 LBS POH/AFM, dated October 4, 1981. (10) For Model SA227-TT Fairchild Merlin IIIC airplanes: Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-24, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-25 through 3-32, issued December 9, 2014; into the SA227-TT Merlin IIIC POH/AFM, Reissue A, dated August 7, 1981. (11) For Model SA227-AC (C-26A) airplanes: (i) Model 4AC: Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC Metro III AFM, Reissue B, dated November 7, 1990. (ii) Model 4MC: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved November 14, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC Metro III AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (iii) Model 7AC: Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC Metro III AFM, Reissue B, dated April 2, 1986. (iv) Model 7MC: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC Metro III AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (v) Model 8AC: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC Metro III AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (vi) Model 6AC: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-20, revised November 14, 2014; into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227- AC Metro III AFM, Reissue A, dated May 22, 1989. (12) For Model SA227-BC (6BC) airplanes: Insert section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-BC AFM, dated September 25, 1989. (13) For Model SA227-DC (C-26B) airplanes: (i) Model (6DC): Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-26, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-27 through 3-32, FAA Approved December 9, 2014, into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-DC AFM, dated August 23, 1991. (ii) Model (8DC): Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-31, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-32 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-DC AFM. (14) For Model SA227-CC (6CC) airplanes: Insert section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-24, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-25 through 3-30, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; into the Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-CC AFM, dated December 11, 1992. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of thisAD. (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 Michael Heusser, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone: (817) 222-5038; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: Michael.A.Heusser@faa.gov. (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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) M7 Aerospace LLC Merlin SA26-AT Dash One Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Revision, section III, pages III-1 through III-6, revised May 14, 2015; and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC Merlin SA26-AT Dash Two, AFM, Revision, section III, pages III-1 through III-6, revised May 14, 2015, and pages III-7 through III-8, FAA Approved May 14, 2015; (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC Swearingen Merlin SA226-T AFM, Revision A-29, section III, pages III-2 though III-25, revised November 14, 2014, and page III-26, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; (iv) M7 Aerospace LLC Swearingen Merlin SA226-AT AFM, Revision B-33, section III, pages III-2 through III-24, revised November 14, 2014, and pages III-25 through III-30, FAA November 14, 2014; (v) M7 Aerospace LLC Merlin IIIB SA226-T(B) AFM, Revision B-29, section 3, pages 3-2 through page 3-20, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-21 through 3-24, issued November 14, 2014; (vi) M7 Aerospace LLC Swearingen Metro SA226-TC AFM, Revision A- 43, section III, pages III-2 through page III-24, revised November 14, 2014; and pages III-25 through III-32, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; (vii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC (4AC) Metro III AFM, Revision B-11, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; (viii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC (4MC) Metro III AFM, Revision A-12, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(viii): The list of effective pages for this manual on page 0-iv incorrectly identifies the effective date for page 3-4 as October 17, 1994. The correct date is November 14, 2014. (ix) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC (6AC) Metro III AFM, Revision A-16, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-20, revised November 14, 2014; (x) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft Model SA227-AC (7AC) Metro III AFM, [[Page 11413]] Revision B-19, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xi) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AC (7MC) Metro III AFM, Revision A-13, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AC (8AC) Metro III AFM, Revision A-15, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xiii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AT (4AT) Merlin IVC, Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/AFM, Revision A-12, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; (xiv) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AT (6AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, Revision 13, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised November 14, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved November 14, 2014; (xv) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AT (7AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, Revision B-12, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xvi) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-AT (8AT) Merlin IVC POH/AFM, Revision 13, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xvii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-BC (6BC) AFM, Revision 21, section 3, pages 3-4 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-36, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xviii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-CC (6CC) AFM, Revision 17, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-24, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-25 through 3-30, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xix) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Aircraft SA227-DC (6DC) AFM, Revision 34, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-26, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-27 through 3-32, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xx) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild AircraftSA227-DC (8DC) AFM, Revision 8, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-26, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-27 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xxi) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild 300 Aircraft SA227-TT POH/AFM, Revision 15, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-30, revised December 9, 2014; and pages 3-31 through 3-34, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; (xxii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild 300 Aircraft SA227-TT (312) POH/AFM, Revision 13, section 3, page 3-3 and pages 3-5 through 3- 30, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-31 through 3-32, FAA Approved December 9, 2014; and (xxiii) M7 Aerospace LLC Fairchild Model SA227-TT Merlin IIIC Aircraft POH/AFM, Revision 29, section 3, pages 3-3 through 3-24, revised December 9, 2014, and pages 3-25 through 3-32, issued December 9, 2014. Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: While not specifically identified on the manuals, paragraphs (j)(2)(vii) through (j)(2)(xii) apply to the military version C-26A, and paragraphs (j)(2)(xix) and(j)(2)(xx) apply to the military version C-26B of these airplanes. (3) For M7 Aerospace LLC service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: MetroTech@M7Aerospace.com. (4) You may view this 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. (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.