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Manager, Seattle ACO, as required by this
paragraph, the Manager’s approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(B) Repair in accordance with Part 3 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the alert
service bulletin; except where the alert
service bulletin specifies to contact Boeing
for appropriate action, before further flight,
repair in accordance with paragraph
(h)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD.
(2) Gain access to the upper deck floor
beams from below the upper deck floor; and
perform a surface HFEC inspection to detect
cracking of the floor beams at BS 340 and
360, and on both the left and right sides of
the floor beam at BS 380 between BL 40 and
76; in accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2431, Revision 2,
dated June 13, 2002.
(i) If no cracking is found, repeat the
inspection required by paragraph (h)(2) of
this AD at intervals not to exceed 750 flight
cycles.
(ii) If any cracking is found, before further
flight, do the action specified in paragraph
(h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
New Post-Repair Inspection
(i) For areas repaired in accordance with
paragraph (h)(1)(i)(C) or (h)(1)(ii)(B) of this
AD: Before the accumulation of the
applicable threshold specified in the ‘‘New
Inspection Threshold’’ column in Table 1 of
Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2431,
Revision 2, dated June 13, 2002, after
accomplishing the repair; or within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD; whichever occurs later: Do the actions
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(3) of
this AD, as applicable.
(1) For locations that have been repaired by
oversizing the fastener holes only (i.e., repair
strap and/or clip not installed) as shown in
Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Revision 1 or 2 of the alert service bulletin:
Perform an open-hole HFEC inspection to
detect cracking of the upper deck floor
beams, in accordance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2431, Revision 2,
dated June 13, 2002.
(2) For locations previously repaired as
shown in Figure 8 of Revision 1 or 2 of the
alert service bulletin: Do an open-hole HFEC
inspection to detect cracks at the fastener
holes of the floor panel attachment and the
inboard and outboard end fastener locations
common to the repair strap, in accordance
with Part 4 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2431, Revision 2, dated June 13,
2002.
(3) For locations previously repaired as
shown in Figure 9 or Figure 10 of Revision
1 or 2 of the alert service bulletin: Do a
surface HFEC inspection to detect cracks at
the upper chord along the edge of the
trimmed surface; and perform an open-hole
HFEC inspection to detect cracks at the
fastener holes of the floor panel attachment
and the inboard and outboard end fastener
locations common to the repair strap, in
accordance with Part 4 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
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Service Bulletin 747–53A2431, Revision 2,
dated June 13, 2002.
(j) If no crack is detected during any
inspection required by paragraphs (i)(1)
through (i)(3) of this AD, repeat the
applicable inspection thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
(k) If any crack is detected during any
inspection required by paragraph (i)(1)
through (i)(3) of this AD, before further flight,
do the action specified in paragraph
(h)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD.
(l) For areas repaired in accordance with
paragraph (h)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD that do not
have a post-repair inspection program
approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, or
according to data meeting the certification
basis of the airplane approved by an AR for
the Boeing DOA Organization who has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
make those findings: Do the actions specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD at the time
specified in that paragraph.
Credit for Previous Released Alert Service
Bulletin
(m) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD per Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2431, dated
February 10, 2000; or Revision 1, dated
March 8, 2001; are acceptable for compliance
with the applicable requirements of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(n)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
AR for the Boeing DOA Organization who
has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(3) AMOCs, approved previously per AD
2000–14–17, amendment 39–11600, are
approved as AMOCs with paragraph
(h)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD, provided that a postrepair inspection program has been approved
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, or by a Boeing
Company Designated Engineering
Representative or an AR for the Boeing DOA
Organization who has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(o) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2431, Revision 2, dated
June 13, 2002, to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approves the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For
copies of the service information, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. For
information on the availability of this
material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA), call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
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docket at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20587; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–10–AD; Amendment 39–
14021; AD 2005–05–53 R1]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna
Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S,
182T, and T182T Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) to revise
emergency AD 2005–05–53 for The
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T
airplanes. This AD contains the same
information as emergency AD 2005–05–
53 R1 and publishes the action in the
Federal Register. It requires you to do
a one-time detailed inspection of the
flight control system, correct
installations that do not conform to type
design, and repair any damage. This AD
is the result of flight control system
problems found on airplanes within
Cessna’s control that could also exist on
airplanes produced and delivered
within a certain time period. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of
airplane control due to incorrect or
inadequate rigging of critical flight
systems.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
March 21, 2005, to all affected persons
who did not receive emergency AD
2005–05–53 R1, issued March 5, 2005.
Emergency AD 2005–05–53 R1
contained the requirements of this
amendment and became effective
immediately upon receipt. As of March
21, 2005, the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed
in the regulations.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by April 30, 2005.
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Use one of the following to
submit comments on this AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
• To get the service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product
Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas
67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800;
facsimile: (316) 942–9006.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2005–20587;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–10–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas
67209; telephone: (316) 946–4154;
facsimile: (316) 946–4107; e-mail:
chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.
ADDRESSES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events caused this action? The
FAA was notified that inadequate or
incorrect flight controls rigging may
exist on recently produced Cessna
Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T
airplanes. The following issues were
identified through Cessna’s inspection
of airplanes still at their production
facility:
• Two airplanes with ailerons not
engaging the upper stops and one with
a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on
the bolt.
• Elevator cables chafing fuel lines
near the fuel selector, which caused
damage to the fuel lines.
• Elevator trim cables routed outside
the cotter pins in the horizontal
stabilizer.
• Elevator trim cables crossed twice
(trim functioned correctly in flight).
• Control cables rubbing structures
such as bulkheads and center consoles.
• Aileron bell crank adjustment screw
interference with stringer.
• Barrels on control cables not safety
pinned or incorrectly pinned.
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• Control cables routed outside of
pulleys.
• A bent flap bell crank.
After careful review of all available
information related to the subject
presented above, FAA determined that:
• Operation of the affected Models
172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes
should be prohibited until all the flight
control systems are inspected and any
discrepancies corrected; and
• AD action should be taken to
prevent loss of airplane control due to
incorrect or inadequate rigging of
critical flight systems.
Consequently, we issued emergency
AD 2005–05–53 on March 4, 2005, to
require a one-time detailed inspection of
the flight control system, correction of
installations that do not conform to type
design, and repair of any damage.
The serial number designations
included in AD 2005–05–53 were
incorrect. We then revised AD 2005–05–
53 to correct the serial numbers in the
AD.
Why is it important to publish this
AD? The FAA found that immediate
corrective action was required, that
notice and opportunity for prior public
comment were impracticable and
contrary to the public interest, and that
good cause existed to make the AD
effective immediately by individual
letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all
known U.S. operators of Cessna Models
172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes.
These conditions still exist, and AD
2005–05–53 R1 is published in the
Federal Register as an amendment to
section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it
effective to all persons.
Comments Invited
Will I have the opportunity to
comment before you issue the rule? This
AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–20587; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–10–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. If you want us to
acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will datestamp your postcard and mail it back to
you. We specifically invite comments
on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the rule that might suggest a need to
modify it. If a person contacts us
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through a nonwritten communication,
and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this AD, we will summarize the
contact and place the summary in the
docket. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend the AD in light of those
comments.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for
issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49
of the United States Code specifies the
FAA’s authority to issue rules on
aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the
scope of the agency’s authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this AD.
Regulatory Findings
Will this AD impact various entities?
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
Will this AD involve a significant rule
or regulatory action? For the reasons
discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–20587;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–10–AD’’
in your request.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Adoption of the Amendment
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
I
§ 39.13
[Amended]
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on March 21,
2005, to all affected persons who did not
receive emergency AD 2005–05–53 R1,
issued March 5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005–
05–53 R1 contained the requirements of this
amendment and became effective
immediately upon receipt.
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
2005–05–53 R1 The Cessna Aircraft
Company: Amendment 39–14021;
Docket No. FAA–2005–20587;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–10–AD.
Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?
(b) This AD revises emergency AD 2005–
05–53 R1.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplanes
that are certificated in any category:
I
Model
Serial numbers
172R .......................
172S ........................
17281234 through 17281236.
172S9774 through 172S9776, 172S9778 through 172S9781, 172S9783,172S9784, 172S9786, 172S9788 through
172S9791, and 172S9793.
18281522 through 18281525, and 18281537.
T18208353 through T18208365, T18208367 through T18208369, T18208371, and T18208372.
182T ........................
T182T ......................
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of flight control
system problems found on airplanes within
Cessna’s control that could also exist on
airplanes produced and delivered within a
certain time period. We are issuing this AD
to prevent loss of airplane control due to
incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical
flight systems. Airplanes affected by this AD
may have additional flight control issues
beyond those listed in ‘‘What events caused
this AD action?’
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) The following specifies action you must
do per this AD and other pertinent
information to address this problem:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Do a one-time detailed inspection of the
flight control system, correct installations that
do not conform to type design, and repair
any damage.
Prior to further flight after March 21, 2005 (the
effective date of this AD), except for those
who received emergency AD 2005–05–53
R1, issued March 5, 2005. Emergency AD
2005–05–53 R1 contained the requirements
of this amendment and became effective
immediately upon receipt.
(2) Special special flight permits or positioning
flights are not permitted for this AD.
Not applicable ..................................................
Follow Chapter 5 TIME LIMITS/MAINTENANCE CHECKS of whichever of the following applies:
• Model 172 Maintenance Manual using the
List of Effective Pages, dated June 7, 2004.
• Model 182/T182 Maintenance Manual using
the List of Effective Pages, dated March 1,
2004.
14 CFR 39.19 allows special flight permits for
all ADs, unless specifically prohibited in a
specific AD. This emergency AD prohibits
such flight permits. If an aircraft is in a location where necessary services are not available to perform the inspections identified
above, contact Cessna ProductSupport at
(316) 517–5800.
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
Reference?
(f) You may request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD by following the procedures in 14
CFR 39.19. You may submit your request
through your Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO) Principal Inspector, who may add
comments and then send your request to the
Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance
or for further information about this AD,
contact Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone: (316) 946–4154; facsimile: (316)
946–4107; e-mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.
(g) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in Chapter
5 TIME LIMITS/ MAINTENANCE CHECKS
of the Model 172 Maintenance Manual using
the List of Effective Pages, dated June 7,
2004; or the Model 182/T182 Maintenance
Manual using the List of Effective Pages,
dated March 1, 2004. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this documents in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get a copy of this service information, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (316) 517–5800; facsimile: (316)
942–9006. To review copies of this service
information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
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information on the availability of this
material at NARA, go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To
view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
2005–20587.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
11, 2005.
Nancy C. Lane,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD;
Amendment 39-14021; AD 2005-05-53 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models
172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to
revise emergency AD 2005-05-53 for The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. This AD contains the same
information as emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 and publishes the action in
the Federal Register. It requires you to do a one-time detailed
inspection of the flight control system, correct installations that do
not conform to type design, and repair any damage. This AD is the
result of flight control system problems found on airplanes within
Cessna's control that could also exist on airplanes produced and
delivered within a certain time period. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging
of critical flight systems.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 5,
2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of this
amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt. As of March
21, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the
regulations.
We must receive any comments on this AD by April 30, 2005.
[[Page 13357]]
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this proposed
AD, contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-
9006.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-
mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events caused this action? The FAA was notified that
inadequate or incorrect flight controls rigging may exist on recently
produced Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. The
following issues were identified through Cessna's inspection of
airplanes still at their production facility:
Two airplanes with ailerons not engaging the upper stops
and one with a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on the bolt.
Elevator cables chafing fuel lines near the fuel selector,
which caused damage to the fuel lines.
Elevator trim cables routed outside the cotter pins in the
horizontal stabilizer.
Elevator trim cables crossed twice (trim functioned
correctly in flight).
Control cables rubbing structures such as bulkheads and
center consoles.
Aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference with
stringer.
Barrels on control cables not safety pinned or incorrectly
pinned.
Control cables routed outside of pulleys.
A bent flap bell crank.
After careful review of all available information related to the
subject presented above, FAA determined that:
Operation of the affected Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and
T182T airplanes should be prohibited until all the flight control
systems are inspected and any discrepancies corrected; and
AD action should be taken to prevent loss of airplane
control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight
systems.
Consequently, we issued emergency AD 2005-05-53 on March 4, 2005,
to require a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system,
correction of installations that do not conform to type design, and
repair of any damage.
The serial number designations included in AD 2005-05-53 were
incorrect. We then revised AD 2005-05-53 to correct the serial numbers
in the AD.
Why is it important to publish this AD? The FAA found that
immediate corrective action was required, that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment were impracticable and contrary to the public
interest, and that good cause existed to make the AD effective
immediately by individual letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all known
U.S. operators of Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes.
These conditions still exist, and AD 2005-05-53 R1 is published in the
Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all
persons.
Comments Invited
Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule?
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment; however, we invite you to submit any written relevant data,
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20587;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back
to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify it. If a person contacts us through a
nonwritten communication, and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this AD, we will summarize the contact and place the summary in
the docket. We will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend the AD in light of those comments.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this AD.
Regulatory Findings
Will this AD impact various entities? We have determined that this
AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in
your request.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2005-05-53 R1 The Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14021;
Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March
5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of
this amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt.
Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?
(b) This AD revises emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplanes that are
certificated in any category:
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Model Serial numbers
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172R............................ 17281234 through 17281236.
172S............................ 172S9774 through 172S9776, 172S9778
through 172S9781, 172S9783,172S9784,
172S9786, 172S9788 through 172S9791,
and 172S9793.
182T............................ 18281522 through 18281525, and
18281537.
T182T........................... T18208353 through T18208365, T18208367
through T18208369, T18208371, and
T18208372.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of flight control system problems
found on airplanes within Cessna's control that could also exist on
airplanes produced and delivered within a certain time period. We
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control due to
incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems.
Airplanes affected by this AD may have additional flight control
issues beyond those listed in ``What events caused this AD action?'
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) The following specifies action you must do per this AD and
other pertinent information to address this problem:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Do a one-time detailed Prior to further Follow Chapter 5
inspection of the flight flight after March TIME LIMITS/
control system, correct 21, 2005 (the MAINTENANCE CHECKS
installations that do not effective date of of whichever of the
conform to type design, and this AD), except following applies:
repair any damage. for those who Model 172
received emergency Maintenance Manual
AD 2005-05-53 R1, using the List of
issued March 5, Effective Pages,
2005. Emergency AD dated June 7, 2004.
2005-05-53 R1 Model 182/
contained the T182 Maintenance
requirements of Manual using the
this amendment and List of Effective
became effective Pages, dated March
immediately upon 1, 2004.
receipt.
(2) Special special flight Not applicable...... 14 CFR 39.19 allows
permits or positioning special flight
flights are not permitted permits for all
for this AD. ADs, unless
specifically
prohibited in a
specific AD. This
emergency AD
prohibits such
flight permits. If
an aircraft is in a
location where
necessary services
are not available
to perform the
inspections
identified above,
contact Cessna
ProductSupport at
(316) 517-5800.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. You may submit your request through your Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO) Principal Inspector, who may add
comments and then send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance or for further
information about this AD, contact Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154;
facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Chapter 5 TIME LIMITS/ MAINTENANCE CHECKS of the
Model 172 Maintenance Manual using the List of Effective Pages,
dated June 7, 2004; or the Model 182/T182 Maintenance Manual using
the List of Effective Pages, dated March 1, 2004. The Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get a copy of this service information, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To review
copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_
register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call
(202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-
20587.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 2005.
Nancy C. Lane,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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