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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20440; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aero
Advantage ADV200 Series (Part
Numbers ADVPL211CC and
ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
airplanes equipped with Aero
Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)
vacuum pumps installed under
supplemental type certificate number
SA10126SC, through field approval, or
other methods. This proposed AD
would require you to remove any
affected vacuum pump and related
monitor system, remove the applicable
airplane flight manual supplement
(AFMS) and placard, and install an
FAA-approved vacuum pump other
than the affected part numbers. This
proposed AD results from several
reports of pump chamber failure. We are
issuing this proposed AD to correct
problems with the vacuum pump before
failure or malfunction during
instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that
can lead to loss of flight instruments
critical for flight. The loss of flight
instruments could cause pilot
disorientation and loss of control of the
aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by July 11, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
submit comments on this proposed AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
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• 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 view the comments to this
proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA–2005–
20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
05–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham
Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–
0190; telephone: (817) 222–5145;
facsimile: (817) 222–5785.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed
AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include the docket
number, ‘‘FAA–2005–20440; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We will
post all comments we receive, without
change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including
any personal information you provide.
We will also post a report summarizing
each substantive verbal contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
proposed rulemaking. Using the search
function of our docket Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments
received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). This is
docket number FAA–2005–20440;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD.
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit http:
//dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this
proposed AD I should pay attention to?
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We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this proposed AD. If you contact us
through a nonwritten communication
and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this proposed 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 this
proposed AD in light of those comments
and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket
information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any
comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(eastern standard time), Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
647–5227) is located on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the street address
stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
the AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this
proposed AD? For the Aero Advantage
ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns)
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)
vacuum pumps, FAA has received
reports of 14 single shaft failures and 11
dual shaft failures in a population of
285 pumps. Nine of the failures
occurred with less than 100 hours timein-service. The failures are concentrated
on airplanes with the Lycoming Engines
IO–540 series engines.
In May 2004, Aero Advantage
reported to FAA that they had stopped
production and sales of the pumps and
that they were quitting the business.
The Aero Advantage ADV200 series
vacuum pumps are installed under
supplemental type certificate number
SA10126SC, through field approval, or
other methods. The installation of the
vacuum pump includes a monitor
system, airplane flight manual
supplement (AFMS), and a placard.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Failure or malfunction
of the vacuum pump during instrument
flight rules (IFR) flight can lead to loss
of flight instruments critical for flight.
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The loss of flight instruments could
cause pilot disorientation and loss of
control of the aircraft.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have
evaluated all pertinent information and
identified an unsafe condition that is
likely to exist or develop on other
products of this same type design. For
this reason, we are proposing AD action.
What would this proposed AD
require? This proposed AD would
require you to remove any Aero
Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)
vacuum pump, the related monitor
system, the applicable AFMS and
related placard installed under
supplemental type certificate number
SA10126SC, through field approval, or
other methods. It would also require
you to install an FAA-approved vacuum
pump other than the affected part
numbers.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this proposed AD? On July 10,
2002, we published a new version of 14
CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22,
2002), which governs FAA’s AD system.
This regulation now includes material
that relates to altered products, special
flight permits, and alternative methods
of compliance. This material previously
was included in each individual AD.
Since this material is included in 14
CFR part 39, we will not include it in
future AD actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes would this
proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD could affect 285
airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this
proposed AD on owners/operators of the
affected airplanes? We estimate the
following costs to do this proposed
removal and replacement. We have no
way of determining the exact number of
airplanes that will need this removal
and replacement:
Average parts
cost
Labor cost
3 work hours × $65 = $195 .........................................................................................................................
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
Would this proposed AD impact
various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive
Order 13132. This proposed AD would
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.
Would this proposed AD involve a
significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify
that this proposed AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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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 proposed AD (and
other information as included in the
Regulatory Evaluation) 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 ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–20440;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD’’
in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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(a) We must receive comments on this
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by
July 11, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects ADV200 series (part
numbers (P/Ns) ADVPL211CC and
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed on,
but not limited to, the following aircraft that
are certificated in any category. These
vacuum pumps can be installed under
supplemental type certificate number
SA10126SC, through field approval, or other
methods:
Make
Alexandria Aircraft,
LLC.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Alliance Aircraft
Group, LLC.
American Champion
Aircraft Corp.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Aero Advantage: Docket No. FAA–2005–
20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
05–AD.
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When Is the Last Date I Can Submit
Comments on This Proposed AD?
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of several reports
of pump chamber failure. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to correct
problems with the vacuum pump before
failure or malfunction during instrument
flight rules (IFR) flight that can lead to loss
of flight instruments critical for flight. The
loss of flight instruments could cause pilot
disorientation and loss of control of the
aircraft.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
(1) Remove any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump, and the
related monitor system and placard.
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already done.
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Actions
Compliance
(2) Remove the airplane flight manual supplement for any
Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump and monitor system from
the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM).
(i) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the flight manual
changes requirement of this AD.
(ii) Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance
with this portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(3) Install an FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the affected part numbers.
As of the removal of any vacuum pump per paragraph (e)(1)
of this AD.
Not Applicable.
Before further flight after removing any Aero Advantage
ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC or ADVPL212CW)
vacuum pump per paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
As of the effective date of this AD ..........................................
Not Applicable.
(4) Do not install any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump.
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. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise,
send your request to your principal
inspector. The principal inspector may add
comments and will send your request to the
Manager, Special Certification Office,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. For information
on any already approved alternative methods
of compliance, contact Peter Hakala,
Aerospace Engineer, Special Certification
Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0190; telephone: (817) 222–5145;
facsimile: (817) 222–5785.
May I Get Copies of the Documents
Referenced in This AD?
(g) 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, or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is Docket No. FAA–
2005–20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
05–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4,
2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
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Comments must be received on
or before June 10, 2005. EPA will
address the public comments in a
subsequent final rule based on this
proposed rule.
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Submit comments,
identified by Regional Material in
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OH–0004, by one of the following
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Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
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conditionally approve revisions to the
prevention of significant deterioration
(PSD) and nonattainment new source
review (NSR) construction permit
programs submitted by the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
(OEPA). EPA fully approved Ohio’s
nonattainment NSR program on January
10, 2003. EPA fully approved Ohio’s
PSD program on January 22, 2003,
which became effective on March 10,
2003.
On December 31, 2002, EPA
published revisions to the Federal PSD
and NSR regulations. These revisions
are commonly referred to as ‘‘NSR
Reform’’ regulations and became
effective on March 3, 2003. These
regulatory revisions include provisions
for baseline emissions determinations,
actual-to-future actual methodology,
plantwide applicability limits (PALs),
clean units, and pollution control
projects (PCPs). The OEPA is seeking
approval of rules to implement these
NSR Reform provisions in Ohio.
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Mail: You may send written
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part
Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part
numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under
supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval,
or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to remove any
affected vacuum pump and related monitor system, remove the applicable
airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) and placard, and install an
FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the affected part numbers. This
proposed AD results from several reports of pump chamber failure. We
are issuing this proposed AD to correct problems with the vacuum pump
before failure or malfunction during instrument flight rules (IFR)
flight that can lead to loss of flight instruments critical for flight.
The loss of flight instruments could cause pilot disorientation and
loss of control of the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by July 11,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed
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 view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham
Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0190; telephone: (817) 222-5145;
facsimile: (817) 222-5785.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal.
Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the
docket number, ``FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD''
at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed
rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
This is docket number FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
05-AD. You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you
may visit http: //dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay
attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and
that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed 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 this
proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this proposed AD? For the Aero Advantage
ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns) ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum
pumps, FAA has received reports of 14 single shaft failures and 11 dual
shaft failures in a population of 285 pumps. Nine of the failures
occurred with less than 100 hours time-in-service. The failures are
concentrated on airplanes with the Lycoming Engines IO-540 series
engines.
In May 2004, Aero Advantage reported to FAA that they had stopped
production and sales of the pumps and that they were quitting the
business.
The Aero Advantage ADV200 series vacuum pumps are installed under
supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval,
or other methods. The installation of the vacuum pump includes a
monitor system, airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS), and a
placard.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Failure or
malfunction of the vacuum pump during instrument flight rules (IFR)
flight can lead to loss of flight instruments critical for flight.
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The loss of flight instruments could cause pilot disorientation and
loss of control of the aircraft.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop
on other products of this same type design. For this reason, we are
proposing AD action.
What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would require
you to remove any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump, the related monitor system, the applicable
AFMS and related placard installed under supplemental type certificate
number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. It would
also require you to install an FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the
affected part numbers.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this proposed AD? On
July 10, 2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR
47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation
now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight
permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material
previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is
included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD
actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD could affect 285 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to
do this proposed removal and replacement. We have no way of determining
the exact number of airplanes that will need this removal and
replacement:
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Average parts Total cost per
Labor cost cost airplane
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3 work hours x $65 = $195......... $400 $595
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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
Would this proposed AD impact various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a significant rule or regulatory
action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed
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 proposed AD
(and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) 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
``AD Docket FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14
CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Aero Advantage: Docket No. FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier
2005-CE-05-AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this proposed airworthiness
directive (AD) by July 11, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns)
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed on, but not
limited to, the following aircraft that are certificated in any
category. These vacuum pumps can be installed under supplemental
type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other
methods:
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Make Model
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Alexandria Aircraft, LLC.................. 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 17-
30, 17-31, 17-31TC, 17-30A,
17-31A, and 17-31ATC.
Alliance Aircraft Group, LLC.............. H-295 (USAF U10D).
American Champion Aircraft Corp........... 7AC, 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA,
7GCB, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7KC,
7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB.
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Cessna Aircraft Company, The.............. 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D,
172E, 172F, 172G, 172H,
172I, 172K, 172L, 172M,
172N, 172P, 172Q, 182,
182A, 182B, 182C, 182D,
182E, 182F, 182G, 182H,
182J, 182K, 182L, 182M,
182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R,
R182, T182, TR182, 172RG,
R172E, R172F, R172H, R172J,
152, A152, 210, 210-5
(205), 210-5A (205A), 210A,
210B, 210C, 210D, 210E,
210F, 210G, 210H, 210J,
210K, 210L, 210M, 210N,
P210N, T210G, T210H, T210M,
T210N, T210R, 185, 185A,
185B, 185C, 185D, 185E,
180, 180A, 180B, 180C,
180D, 180E, 180F, 180G,
180H, 180J, 120, 140, 170,
170A, 170B, 177, 177A,
177B, 207, 207A, T207,
T207A, 177RG, 206, P206,
P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D,
P206E, TP206A, TP206B,
TP206C, TP206D, TP206E,
TU206A, TU206B, TU206C,
TU206D, TU206E, TU206F,
TU206G, U206, U206A, U206B,
U206C, U206D, U206E, U206F,
U206G, 188, 188A, 188B,
A188, A188A, and A188B.
Commander Aircraft Company................ 112, 112B, 112TC, 114, and
114A.
Dynac Aerospace Corporation............... Aero Commander 100.
Global Amphibians, LLC.................... Lake LA-4-200, Lake Model
250.
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc........... M-4-210, M-4-220, M-5-180C,
M-5-200, M-5-235C, M-6-180,
and M-6-235.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation............... M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D,
M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J,
M20K, M20M, and M22.
Navion Aircraft Company, Ltd.............. Navion G and Navion H.
Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New............. PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235,
PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-
E23-250, PA-24, PA-24-250,
PA-24-260, PA-18, PA-18-105
(Special), PA-18-135, PA-18-
150, PA-20-115, PA-20-135,
PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-
150, PA-22-160, PA-25, PA-
25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28-
140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151,
PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-
180, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T,
PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-
28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-
201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-
201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-25,
PA-25-235, PA-25-260, J5A-
80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B
(Army L-4G), J5C, PA-12, PA-
36-285, PA-36-300, PA-36-
375, PA-38-112, PA-30, PA-
39, PA-40, PA-31, PA-31-
300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350,
PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-
301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-
300, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-
32R-301T, PA-32RT-300T, PA-
31P, and PA-36-300.
Raytheon Aircraft Company................. 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-
C33, 35-C33A, 36, A36,
A36TC, B36TC, E33, E33A,
E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33,
H35, J35, V35, V35A, V35B,
D45 (Military T-34B), 35,
35R, A35, B35, C35, D35,
E35, F35, G35, 19A, 23,
A23, A23A, A24, A24R, B19,
B23, B24R, C23, and C24R.
Rogers, Burl A............................ 15AC and S15AC.
SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale............... MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-
150, MS 893A, MS 893E,
Rallye 150 ST, Rallye 150
T, TB 10, TB 20, and TB 9.
Tiger Aircraft LLC........................ AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C,
AA-5, AA-5A, and AA-5B.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of several reports of pump chamber
failure. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct
problems with the vacuum pump before failure or malfunction during
instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that can lead to loss of flight
instruments critical for flight. The loss of flight instruments
could cause pilot disorientation and loss of control of the
aircraft.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Remove any Aero Advantage ADV200 Within 100 hours time-in-service Not Applicable.
series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) (TIS) or the next 12 calendar
vacuum pump, and the related monitor months after the effective date
system and placard. of this AD, whichever occurs
first, unless already done.
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(2) Remove the airplane flight manual As of the removal of any vacuum Not Applicable.
supplement for any Aero Advantage ADV200 pump per paragraph (e)(1) of
series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) this AD.
vacuum pump and monitor system from the
FAA-approved airplane flight manual
(AFM).
(i) The owner/operator holding at least a
private pilot certificate as authorized
by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the
flight manual changes requirement of
this AD.
(ii) Make an entry in the aircraft
records showing compliance with this
portion of the AD following section 43.9
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 43.9).
(3) Install an FAA-approved vacuum pump Before further flight after Not Applicable.
other than the affected part numbers. removing any Aero Advantage
ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC
or ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump per
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
(4) Do not install any Aero Advantage As of the effective date of this Not Applicable.
ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and AD.
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump.
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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. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Special Certification
Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Peter Hakala,
Aerospace Engineer, Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-
0190; telephone: (817) 222-5145; facsimile: (817) 222-5785.
May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?
(g) 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, or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-2005-20440;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-9366 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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