2016-22-12: Fuselage

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 AD: 2016-22-12 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-18701; Docket No. FAA-2016-9356; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-033-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to PILATUS Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC- 6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/ C1-H2 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, including MSN 2001 through 2092 (see Note 1 of paragraph c), certificated in any category. Note 1 of paragraph (c): For MSN 2001-2092, these airplanes are also identified as Fairchild Republic Company PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Industries PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Heli Porter PC-6 airplanes, or Fairchild-Hiller Corporation PC-6 airplanes. (2) For the purpose of this AD, an ``affected part'' is any stabilizer-trim attachment component and the related parts and structure, as identified in Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) PC-6 Service Bulletin (SB) No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as wear and cracks on the stabilizer-trim attachment and structural components. This condition, if not corrected, could cause failure of the stabilizer control system fitting or connecting piece, which could result in disconnection of the horizontal stabilizer rear attachment with consequent loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For MSN 337 through 1005 and 2001 through 2092: Before further flight after November 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do a visual inspection of the affected stabilizer-trim attachment and structural components following the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (2) For MSN 337 through 1005 and 2001 through 2092: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after November 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do a visual inspection and dye-penetrant or eddy current inspection of the affected stabilizer-trim attachment and structural components following the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1,dated October 13, 2016. (3) For MSN 337 through 1005 and 2001 through 2092: If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the affected part with a serviceable part following the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. For the purpose of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is an affected part that is new, or has passed an inspection before installation following the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53- 003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (4) For MSN 337 through 1005 and 2001 through 2092: Within 10 days after the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD or within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, report the results to Pilatus at the address in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD using the Report Form in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (5) For all affected MSNs: As of November 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), an affected part listed in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53- 003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016, may be installed provided it is a serviceable part. For the purpose of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is an affected part that is new, or has passed an inspection before installation following the Accomplishment Instructions in Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (g) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information This AD allows credit for the visual inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this [[Page 76848]] AD if done before November 4, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), following Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, dated October 4, 2016. The dye-penetrant or eddy current inspection must still be done following Pilatus PC-6 SB No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (h) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: doug.rudolph@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. (i) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016-0202-E, dated October 7, 2016, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 53-003, dated October 4, 2016. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9356. (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) Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 53-003, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. service information identified in this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Liaison Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 41 619 3333; fax: +41 41 619 7311; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9356. (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.