2017-07-01: Propellers/Propulsors

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): 2017-07-01 M7 Aerospace LLC: Amendment 39-18839; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9531; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-011-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226- T(B), 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 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 61, Propellers/Propulsors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control (PPC). We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine PPC, which could result in uncommanded change to the engine power settings with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Applicable M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletins Use the applicable service bulletins as listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD as reference to complete the actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD: (1) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-76-012, dated March 17, 2015; (2) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-76-007, dated March 17, 2015; or (3) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7-76-004, dated March17, 2015. (h) PPC Lever Installation (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, visually inspect the PPC lever to assure the attachment is properly installed following the applicable service information listed in paragraph (h)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (2) The rework/replacement required by paragraph (i) of the AD and the installation of the secondary retention device required in paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the repetitive visual inspections of the PPC lever attachment required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (i) Replace or Rework the Propeller Pitch Assembly Within the next 600 hours TIS after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after May 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, do the actions in either paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin TPE331-72-2190, dated December 21, 2011, as referenced in the applicable service information listed in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) this AD. (1) Replace the PPC. Remove the PPC assembly and replace with the applicable new design PPC using the part numbers listed in table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Part Number PPC Assemblies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. PPC Part No. PPC assembly to removeassembly to install ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 869130-11............................................... 70000295-11 869130-12............................................... 70000295-12 869130-13............................................... 70000295-13 869130-14............................................... 70000295-14 869130-16............................................... 70000295-16 869130-17............................................... 70000295-17 869130-18............................................... 70000295-18 869130-19............................................... 70000295-19 869130-30............................................... 70000295-30 895481-1................................................ 70000298-1 895481-2................................................ 70000298-2 895481-4................................................ 70000298-4 895481-5................................................ 70000298-5 895481-6................................................ 70000298-6 895481-7................................................ 70000298-7 895481-17............................................... 70000298-17 895481-18............................................... 70000298-18 895481-19............................................... 70000298-19 895481-20............................................... 70000298-20 895481-22............................................... 70000298-22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Rework the PPC assembly. Inspect the splined end of the shouldered shaft for the presence and good condition of a threaded hole, repairing or replacing the cam assembly, and reworking the PPC assembly as necessary. (j) Secondary Retention Feature (1) Before further flight after the replacement or rework of the PPC assembly required inparagraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD, install the secondary retention feature on the PPC assembly following the applicable service information listed in paragraph (j)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD. (i) For Models SA226 Series: M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (ii) For Models SA227 Series: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (iii) For Models SA227 Series Commuter Category: M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (2) The rework/replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD and the installation of the secondary retention device required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminate the requirement for the repetitive inspections of the PPC lever torque required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), 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, mail it to the attention of one of the people identified in paragraph (l), Related Information, of this AD or email the request to 9-asw-FWACO@faa.gov. (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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact one of the following people: (1) Justin Carter, ASW-142, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5146; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: justin.carter@faa.gov; or (2) Kristin Bradley, ASW-143, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5485; fax: (817) 222-5960; email: kristin.bradley@faa.gov. (m) 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. [[Page 15985]] (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 SA226 Series Service Bulletin 226-76-012, dated March 17, 2015. (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin 227-76-007, dated March 17, 2015. (iii) M7Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin CC7-76-004, dated March 17, 2015. (iv) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March15, 2016. (v) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-03, dated March 15, 2016. (vi) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Commuter Category Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision 71-02, dated March 15, 2016. (vii) Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin TPE331-72- 2190, dated December 21, 2011. (3) For 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; or Honeywell International Inc. 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-2802; phone: (855) 808-6500; email: AeroTechSupport@honeywell.com; Internet: https://aerospace.honeywell.com/en/services/maintenance-and-monitoring. (4) You may view this service information at 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.