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(e) Required Actions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA–2020–0849; or in person at Docket (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service or 3 Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., months, whichever occurs first, remove any Federal Aviation Administration Monday through Friday, except Federal Ti-bolt identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, holidays. The AD docket contains this located on the forward tail rotor drive shaft, 14 CFR Part 39 final rule, the MCAI, any comments from service. [Docket No. FAA–2020–0849; Project received, and other information. The (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do Identifier MCAI–2020–01036–A; Amendment address for Docket Operations is U.S. not install a Ti-bolt identified in paragraph 39–21374; AD 2020–26–19] Department of Transportation, Docket (a) of this AD on the forward tail rotor drive Operations, M–30, West Building RIN 2120–AA64 shaft of any helicopter. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus 20590. (AMOCs) Ltd. Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) The Manager, Strategic Policy AGENCY: Federal Aviation Doug Rudolph, Engineer, Rotorcraft Section, FAA, may approve Administration (FAA), DOT. FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: ACTION: Final rule. Section, International Validation Manager, Strategic Policy Rotorcraft Section, Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new City, Missouri 64106; phone: (816) 329– 76177; telephone 817–222–5110; email 9- airworthiness directive (AD) for all 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: [email protected]. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC–7 [email protected]. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 airplanes. This AD results from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFR part 119 operating certificate or under mandatory continuing airworthiness 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests information (MCAI) originated by an Background that you notify your principal inspector, or aviation authority of another country to The FAA issued a notice of proposed lacking a principal inspector, the manager of identify and correct an unsafe condition rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the local flight standards district office or on an aviation product. This AD certificate holding district office, before part 39 by adding an AD that would requires revising the Airworthiness apply to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model operating any aircraft complying with this Limitations section (ALS) of the existing AD through an AMOC. PC–7 airplanes. The NPRM published in aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) to the Federal Register on September 24, (g) Additional Information introduce new mandatory repetitive 2020 (85 FR 60097). The NPRM was (1) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service inspections for the flap pivot arm prompted by MCAI originated by the Bulletin (ASB) No. EC135–00A–001 and ASB assemblies and for certain wing angle Federal Office for Civil Aviation No. EC135H–00A–001, each Revision 1 and brackets, and to implement a change to (FOCA), which is the aviation authority dated September 2, 2019, which are not the Oxygen cylinder and pressure for . FOCA has issued FOCA incorporated by reference, contain additional reducer task item. The FAA is issuing AD HB–2020–007, dated July 23, 2020 information about the subject of this AD. For this AD to address the unsafe condition (referred to after this as the MCAI), to service information identified in this AD, on these products. correct an unsafe condition with new contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum DATES: This AD is effective March 29, mandatory instructions for continued Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 2021. airworthiness for all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. 972–641–0000 or 800–232–0323; fax 972– The Director of the Federal Register Model PC–7 airplanes. The MCAI states: 641–3775; or at https://www.airbus.com/ approved the incorporation by reference The airworthiness limitations and helicopters/services/technical-support.html. of a certain publication listed in this AD certification maintenance instructions for You may view a copy of the service as of March 29, 2021. Pilatus PC–7 aeroplanes, which are approved information at the FAA, Office of the ADDRESSES: For service information by FOCA, are currently defined and Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 identified in this final rule, contact published in the Pilatus PC–7 AMM Chapter 5. These instructions have been identified as Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371, TX 76177. mandatory for continued airworthiness. Customer Technical Support (MCC), Failure to accomplish these instructions (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in P.O. Box 992, CH–6371, Stans, European Union Aviation Safety Agency could result in an unsafe condition Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 67 [discrepancies of life-limited and overhauled (EASA) AD No. 2019–0199, dated August 16, 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67; email: components, which could result in reduced 2019. You may view the EASA AD on the [email protected]; structural integrity and system reliability of internet at https://www.regulations.gov in website: https://www.pilatus- the airplane]. Docket No. FAA–2020–1037. aircraft.comen/. You may view this Previously, FOCA issued AD HB–2019–004 (later corrected) to require implementation of (h) Subject service information at the FAA, the maintenance tasks and airworthiness Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Airworthiness Products Section, limitations as specified in Pilatus PC–7 AMM Code: 1430, Fasteners; and 6510, Tail Rotor Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Document Number 01715, or Document Drive Shaft. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Number 02416, both at issue 44, as information on the availability of this applicable. [These tasks included the added Issued on January 22, 2021. material at the FAA, call (816) 329– wing angle bracket at rib 23 repetitive Lance T. Gant, 4148. It is also available at https:// inspections.] Director, Compliance & Airworthiness www.regulations.gov by searching for Since that AD was issued, Pilatus amended Division, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– the ALS, as defined in this AD, to introduce new mandatory repetitive inspection for the [FR Doc. 2021–01848 Filed 2–19–21; 8:45 am] 0849. flap pivot arm assemblies and a change to the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket Oxygen cylinder and pressure reducer task (Chapter 35—Oxygen) to remove the You may examine the AD docket at reference to the part numbers. https://www.regulations.gov by For the reason described above, this searching for and locating Docket No. [Swiss] AD retains the requirements of FOCA

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AD HB–2019–004 including its correction, public interest require adopting this AD This service information is reasonably which is superseded, and requires as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is available because the interested parties accomplishment of the actions specified in issuing this AD to address the unsafe have access to it through their normal the ALS. condition on these products. Except for course of business or by the means You may examine the MCAI in the minor editorial changes, this AD is identified in the ADDRESSES section. AD docket at https:// adopted as proposed in the NPRM. www.regulations.gov by searching for Differences Between This AD and the and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– Related Service Information Under 1 MCAI 0849. CFR Part 51 The MCAI requires incorporating all The NPRM proposed to require Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has issued of the updated Chapter 05–00–00 for the revising the ALS of the existing AMM Swiss State of Design type certificate Section 05–10–10, ‘‘Lifed and to introduce the new mandatory because they deem the complete chapter Overhauled Components,’’ dated June repetitive inspections for the flap pivot 5 as the mandatory ALS of the PC–7 30, 2020, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/ arm assemblies and for certain wing AMM. This AD only requires Section angle brackets, and to implement a Maintenance Checks, of the Pilatus PC– 05–10–10, ‘‘Lifed and Overhauled change to the Oxygen cylinder and 7 Maintenance Manual. This document Components,’’ dated June 30, 2020, of pressure reducer task item. The FAA is provides updated limitations, Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance issuing this AD to address the unsafe inspections, and procedures for the Checks, of the Pilatus PC–7 condition on these products. airworthiness limitations in chapter 5 of Maintenance Manual, because it is the Comments the existing AMM. This service only mandatory section of the ALS for information contains new mandatory The FAA received no comments on the U.S. type certificate. repetitive inspections for the flap pivot the NPRM or on the determination of Costs of Compliance the costs. arm assemblies and for the wing angle brackets on middle rib 23, and a change The FAA estimates that this AD Conclusion to the oxygen cylinder and pressure affects 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. The The FAA reviewed the relevant data reducer task item to remove the FAA estimates the following costs to and determined that air safety and the reference to the part numbers. comply with this AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS

Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators

1 work-hours × $85 per hour = $85 ...... $0 $85 $1,530

Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended] Title 49 of the Code responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government. the following new airworthiness rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, For the reasons discussed above, I directive: section 106, describes the authority of certify this AD: 2020–26–19 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd: the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Amendment 39–21374; Docket No. Aviation Programs, describes in more action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FAA–2020–0849; Project Identifier detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation MCAI–2020–01036–A. authority. in Alaska, and (a) Effective Date The FAA is issuing this rulemaking (3) Will not have a significant This airworthiness directive (AD) is under the authority described in economic impact, positive or negative, effective March 29, 2021. Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs 44701: General requirements. Under under the criteria of the Regulatory that section, Congress charges the FAA Flexibility Act. None. with promoting safe flight of civil List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (c) Applicability aircraft in air commerce by prescribing This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. regulations for practices, methods, and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Model PC–7 airplanes, all serial numbers, procedures the Administrator finds safety, Incorporation by reference, certificated in any category. necessary for safety in air commerce. Safety. (d) Subject This regulation is within the scope of The Amendment Air Transport Association (ATA) of that authority because it addresses an America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance unsafe condition that is likely to exist or Accordingly, under the authority Checks. develop on products identified in this delegated to me by the Administrator, rulemaking action. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (e) Reason follows: This AD was prompted by the need to Regulatory Findings revise the Airworthiness Limitation section This AD will not have federalism PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of the existing aircraft maintenance manual implications under Executive Order DIRECTIVES (AMM). The FAA is issuing this AD to revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 13132. This AD will not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 existing AMM to introduce new mandatory substantial direct effect on the States, on repetitive inspections for the flap pivot arm the relationship between the national continues to read as follows: assemblies and for the wing angle brackets on government and the States, or on the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. middle rib 23, and to implement a change to

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the Oxygen cylinder and pressure reducer Maintenance Checks, of the Pilatus PC–7 Coordinator, Office of Visa Services, task item. The unsafe condition, if not Maintenance Manual. Bureau of Consular Affairs, 600 19th addressed, could result in reduced structural (ii) [Reserved] Street NW, Washington, DC 20522, 202– integrity and system reliability of the (3) For Pilatus Aircraft Ltd service 485–8910, [email protected]. airplane. information identified in this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Technical SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (f) Compliance Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH–6371, Equivalent of a Diplomatic Passport Unless already done, before further flight: Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0)41 619 67 Incorporate the revised Airworthiness 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67 73; email: This rule revises the definition of Limitation section as specified in Section 05– [email protected]; website: ‘‘equivalent of a diplomatic passport’’ at 10–10, ‘‘Lifed and Overhauled Components,’’ https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en. 22 CFR 41.26(a)(3) to include a travel dated June 30, 2020, of Chapter 05, Time (4) You may view this service information document issued by a competent at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Pilatus authority that does not issue diplomatic PC–7 Maintenance Manual, into the Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Airworthiness Limitations section of your Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information passports, and is designated by the FAA-accepted maintenance program on the availability of this material at the Secretary as the equivalent of a (maintenance manual). FAA, call (816) 329–4148. diplomatic passport. (5) You may view this service information Section 101(a)(30) of the Immigration (g) No Alternative Actions or Intervals that is incorporated by reference at the and Nationality Act (‘‘INA’’), 8 U.S.C. After the Airworthiness Limitations section National Archives and Records 1101(a)(30), defines a passport as ‘‘any of the existing maintenance or inspection Administration (NARA). For information on travel document issued by [a] competent program has been revised as required by the availability of this material at NARA, authority showing the bearer’s origin, paragraph (f) of this AD, no alternative email: [email protected], or go to: actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ identity, and nationality if any, which is used unless the actions or intervals are ibr-locations.html. valid for the admission of the bearer into a foreign country.’’ The Department approved as an alternative method of Issued on December 30, 2020. compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the of State (‘‘Department’’) has clarified its procedures specified in paragraph (h) of this Gaetano A. Sciortino, interpretation of this definition in AD. Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, regulations at 22 CFR 41.104(a), Compliance & Airworthiness Division, (h) Other FAA AD Provisions specifying that a passport is not limited Aircraft Certification Service. to a national passport or to any single AMOCs: The Manager, International [FR Doc. 2021–01783 Filed 2–19–21; 8:45 am] document. Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested The Department also defines what it using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. considers to be the ‘‘equivalent of a Send information to Doug Rudolph, diplomatic passport’’ in 22 CFR Aerospace Engineer, FAA, General Aviation DEPARTMENT OF STATE 41.26(a)(3). This definition was & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation previously limited to a national passport Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 22 CFR Part 41 issued by a competent authority of a Missouri 64106; phone: (816) 329–4059; fax: [Public Notice: 10642] foreign government, which generally (816) 329–4090; email: doug.rudolph@ does not issue diplomatic passports to RIN 1400–AE21 faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on its career diplomatic and consular any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector Visas: Eligibility for Diplomatic and officers. This definition, however, did (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Official Visas not account for other travel documents Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local that the Department encounters, FSDO. AGENCY: Department of State. including those issued by a competent ACTION: Final rule. authority other than a foreign (i) Related Information government to indicate the holder’s (1) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: This rule is promulgated for status as an official or officer of the contact Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, two reasons: To revise the definition of issuing entity. For example, an officer of FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, ‘‘equivalent of a diplomatic passport’’ to International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, the United Nations (‘‘UN’’) might include non-national passports issued present a UN Laissez-Passer, which Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; by a competent authority other than a phone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; meets the legal definition of a passport email: [email protected]. foreign government and as designated under INA section 101(a)(30), 8 U.S.C. (2) Refer to Mandatory Continuing by the Secretary of State; and to clarify 1101(a)(30), since UN member states Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Federal the categories of nonimmigrants who will generally admit individuals bearing Office for Civil Aviation AD HB–2020–007, may be eligible for a ‘‘diplomatic type’’ the Laissez-Passer. Under this rule, the dated July 23, 2020, for more information. or ‘‘official type’’ visa, irrespective of Secretary can designate travel This MCAI may be found in the AD docket the nonimmigrant visa classification. documents issued by a competent at https://www.regulations.gov by searching These technical revisions provide for and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–0849. authority other than that of a foreign greater clarity and consistency with government as the equivalent of a (j) Material Incorporated by Reference existing U.S. law and practices diplomatic passport, when appropriate. (1) The Director of the Federal Register regarding the entities that the United approved the incorporation by reference States considers eligible to issue travel Categories of Individuals Who May (IBR) of the service information listed in this documents and the individuals who Qualify for a ‘‘Diplomatic Type’’ or paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR may qualify for ‘‘diplomatic type’’ or ‘‘Official Type’’ Visa, Irrespective of part 51. ‘‘official type’’ visas, irrespective of the Visa Classification (2) You must use this service information nonimmigrant visa classification. as applicable to do the actions required by The Department is also revising its DATES: This rule is effective February this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. regulations on ‘‘diplomatic type’’ and (i) Section 05–10–10, ‘‘Lifed and 22, 2021. ‘‘official type’’ visas at 22 CFR 41.26 and Overhauled Components,’’ dated June 30, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 41.27, respectively, to ensure 2020, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/ Megan Herndon, Senior Regulatory consistency with U.S. laws and policies

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