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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23733; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–09–AD; Amendment 39–
14481; AD 2006–03–17]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model
PZL M26 01 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o.
Model PZL M26 01 airplanes. This AD
requires you to repetitively inspect
fuselage frame No. XI for cracks and to
replace fuselage frame No. XI and install
reinforcement modifications if any
cracks are found. The installation of
reinforcement modifications is
terminating action for the repetitive
inspection requirement. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for
the European Union. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in
fuselage frame No. XI, which could
result in failure of this frame. This
failure could lead to failure of the tail
section of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
February 24, 2006.
As of February 24, 2006, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by March 13, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
submit comments on this AD:
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• 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
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o.,
ul.Wojska Polskiego 3, 39–300 Mielec,
Poland; telephone: 48 17 788 7440;
facsimile: 48 17 788 7226.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2006–23733;
Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–09–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD?
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the airworthiness
authority for the European Union,
recently notified FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model
PZL M26 01airplanes. The EASA
reports that during the inspection of a
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o.
Model PZL M26 01 airplane, cracks
were found in frame no. XI at the rear
of the fuselage.
The EASA further reports that the
type certificate holder, Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Spolka zo.o., believes that
these cracks in the fuselage are due to
excessive stresses generated by vertical
tail loads when operating the airplane in
the aerobatic category.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Cracks in fuselage frame
No. XI could result in failure of this
frame and the tail section of the
airplane.
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Is there service information that
applies to this subject? Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. has issued
Bulletin No. E/62.018/2005, dated
November 30, 2005.
What are the provisions of this service
information? The service bulletin
includes procedures for:
—Inspecting for cracks in fuselage frame
No. XI;
—Replacing fuselage frame No. XI; and
—Installing reinforcement modifications
for fuselage frame No. XI.
What action did the EASA take? The
EASA classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued EASA AD
Number 2006–0011–E, dated January
12, 2006, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in the
European Union.
Did the EASA inform the United
States under the bilateral airworthiness
agreement? These Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26
01 airplanes are manufactured in Poland
(a member state of the European Union
and EASA) and are type-certificated for
operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral
airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness
agreement, the EASA has kept us
informed of the situation described
above.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
What has FAA decided? We have
examined the EASA’s findings,
reviewed all available information, and
determined that we need to issue an AD
for products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
Since the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze
Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26 01
airplanes of the same type design that
are registered in the United States, we
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in fuselage frame No. XI, which
could result in failure of this frame and
the tail section of the airplane.
What does this AD require? This AD
requires you to incorporate the actions
in the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
In preparing this rule, we contacted
type clubs and aircraft operators to get
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technical information and information
on operational and economic impacts.
We did not receive any information
through these contacts. If received, we
would have included a discussion of
any information that may have
influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this 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.
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 the docket number,
‘‘FAA–2006–23733; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–09–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 AD.
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–2006–
23733; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
09–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
https://dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this
AD I should pay attention to? We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. If you contact 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
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by the closing date and may amend this
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 AD, any
comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(eastern 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.
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,
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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 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 ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–23733;
Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–09–AD’’
in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
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):
I
2006–03–17 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze
Spolka Zo.o.: Amendment 39–14481;
Docket No. FAA–2006–23733;
Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–09–AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on February
24, 2006.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Model PZL M26 01,
serial numbers 1APP01–01 and 1AP002–01
through 1AP002–06, that are certificated in
any category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), the airworthiness authority,
for the European Union. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in fuselage
frame No. XI, which could result in failure
of this frame. This failure could lead to the
failure of the tail section of the airplane.
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
(1) Inspect fuselage frame No. XI for any
cracks.
Before further flight after February 24, 2006
(the effective date of this AD). Thereafter,
repetitively inspect every 20 hours time-inservice (TIS) until you do the installation of
reinforcement modifications for fuselage
frame No. XI required by paragraph
(e)(2)(ii) of this AD.
Before further after the inspection required by
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. The installation
of reinforcement modifications required by
paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD is the terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o. Bulletin No. E/62.018/2005, dated November
30, 2005.
As of February 24, 2006 (the effective date of
this AD).
Follow Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o. Bulletin No. E/62.018/2005, dated November
30, 2005.
(2) If you find any cracks in fuselage frame No.
XI as a result of any inspection required by
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, you must:
(i) Remove and replace any cracked fuselage frame No. XI; and
(ii) Do the installation of reinforcement
modifications for fuselage frame No. XI.
(3) Do not install any fuselage frame No. XI
without also the reinforcement modifications
required by paragraph (e)(2)(i) of this Ad.
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, Standards Office, Small Airplane
Directorate, FAA. For information on any
already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Doug Rudolph,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
May I Reposition or Obtain a Special Flight
Permit for the Requirements of this AD?
(g) No. After February 24, 2006 (the
effective date of this AD), you may not
operate the airplane to return/position the
airplane to a home base, hangar, maintenance
facility, or other location for the purpose of
meeting the initial inspection requirements
of paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Special flight
permits are prohibited for the purpose of
meeting the replacement or reinforcement
requirements of paragraphs (e)(2)(i) or
(e)(2)(ii) of this AD. The condition is of the
nature that continued flight past the effective
date of this AD could severely jeopardize
safety of flight.
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Is There Other Information That Relates to
This Subject?
(h) EASA AD Number 2006–0011–E, dated
January 12, 2006, also addresses the subject
of this AD.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
Reference?
(i) You must do the actions required by this
AD following the instructions in Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o. Bulletin No. E/
62.018/2005, dated November 30, 2005. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this
service information, contact Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Sp. zo.o., ul. Wojska Polskiego 3,
39–300 Mielec, Poland; telephone: 48 17 788
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7440; facsimile: 48 17 788 7226. 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 Docket
No. FAA–2006–23733; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–09–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 3, 2006.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01–06–011]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Niantic River, Niantic, CT
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast
Guard District, has issued a temporary
deviation from the drawbridge operation
regulations governing the operation of
the Amtrak Bridge at mile 0.0, across the
Niantic River, at Niantic, Connecticut.
This deviation allows the bridge owner
to require an advance notice for bridge
openings from February 3, 2006 through
April 3, 2006. This deviation is
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Follow Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o. Bulletin No. E/62.018/2005, dated November
30, 2005.
necessary in order to facilitate
emergency unscheduled bridge
maintenance.
This deviation is effective from
February 3, 2006 through April 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this
document are available for inspection or
copying at Commander (dpb) First Coast
Guard District, 408 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between
7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is (617) 223–8364.
The Commander (dpb), First Coast
Guard District, maintains the public
docket for this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy
Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, at (212) 668–7195.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Amtrak Bridge has a vertical clearance
in the closed position of 11 feet at mean
high water and 14 feet at mean low
water. The existing drawbridge
operating regulations are listed at 33
CFR 117.215(a).
The owner of the bridge, National
Railroad Passenger Corporation
(Amtrak), requested a temporary
deviation from the drawbridge operating
regulations to facilitate the emergency
replacement of the bridge control
system, after informing the Coast Guard
of this emergency on January 12, 2006.
The bridge will not be able to open on
signal for vessel traffic during the
performance of this scheduled
maintenance.
The bridge owner did not provide the
required thirty-day notice to the Coast
Guard for this deviation; however, in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(b) this
deviation was requested because the
repairs are necessary repairs that must
be performed without undue delay in
order to assure the continued safe
reliable operation of the bridge and
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-AD;
Amendment 39-14481; AD 2006-03-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o.
Model PZL M26 01 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) for
certain Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26 01
airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect fuselage frame
No. XI for cracks and to replace fuselage frame No. XI and install
reinforcement modifications if any cracks are found. The installation
of reinforcement modifications is terminating action for the repetitive
inspection requirement. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority
for the European Union. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in fuselage frame No. XI, which could result in failure of this
frame. This failure could lead to failure of the tail section of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on February 24, 2006.
As of February 24, 2006, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on this AD by March 13, 2006.
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 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o., ul.Wojska Polskiego 3, 39-
300 Mielec, Poland; telephone: 48 17 788 7440; facsimile: 48 17 788
7226.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the airworthiness authority for the European
Union, recently notified FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on
certain Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26
01airplanes. The EASA reports that during the inspection of a Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26 01 airplane, cracks were
found in frame no. XI at the rear of the fuselage.
The EASA further reports that the type certificate holder, Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o., believes that these cracks in the
fuselage are due to excessive stresses generated by vertical tail loads
when operating the airplane in the aerobatic category.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Cracks in
fuselage frame No. XI could result in failure of this frame and the
tail section of the airplane.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. has issued Bulletin No. E/62.018/2005,
dated November 30, 2005.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes procedures for:
--Inspecting for cracks in fuselage frame No. XI;
--Replacing fuselage frame No. XI; and
--Installing reinforcement modifications for fuselage frame No. XI.
What action did the EASA take? The EASA classified this service
bulletin as mandatory and issued EASA AD Number 2006-0011-E, dated
January 12, 2006, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in the European Union.
Did the EASA inform the United States under the bilateral
airworthiness agreement? These Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o.
Model PZL M26 01 airplanes are manufactured in Poland (a member state
of the European Union and EASA) and are type-certificated for operation
in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable
bilateral airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the EASA has kept us
informed of the situation described above.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
What has FAA decided? We have examined the EASA's findings,
reviewed all available information, and determined that we need to
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. Model PZL M26
01 airplanes of the same type design that are registered in the United
States, we are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in fuselage
frame No. XI, which could result in failure of this frame and the tail
section of the airplane.
What does this AD require? This AD requires you to incorporate the
actions in the previously-referenced service bulletin.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get
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technical information and information on operational and economic
impacts. We did not receive any information through these contacts. If
received, we would have included a discussion of any information that
may have influenced this action in the rulemaking docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this 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.
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 the docket number, ``FAA-2006-23733;
Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-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 AD.
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-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-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 https://
dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this AD I should pay attention
to? We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. If you contact
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 this 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 AD, any comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern 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.
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
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 ``Docket
No. FAA-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-AD'' in your
request.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2006-03-17 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka Zo.o.: Amendment 39-
14481; Docket No. FAA-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-
AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on February 24, 2006.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Model PZL M26 01, serial numbers 1APP01-01
and 1AP002-01 through 1AP002-06, that are certificated in any
category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), the airworthiness authority, for the European Union. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in fuselage frame No.
XI, which could result in failure of this frame. This failure could
lead to the failure of the tail section of the airplane.
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) Inspect fuselage frame Before further Follow Polskie
No. XI for any cracks. flight after Zaklady Lotnicze
February 24, 2006 Sp. zo.o. Bulletin
(the effective date No. E/62.018/2005,
of this AD). dated November 30,
Thereafter, 2005.
repetitively
inspect every 20
hours time-in-
service (TIS) until
you do the
installation of
reinforcement
modifications for
fuselage frame No.
XI required by
paragraph
(e)(2)(ii) of this
AD.
(2) If you find any cracks Before further after Follow Polskie
in fuselage frame No. XI as the inspection Zaklady Lotnicze
a result of any inspection required by Sp. zo.o. Bulletin
required by paragraph paragraph (e)(1) of No. E/62.018/2005,
(e)(1) of this AD, you this AD. The dated November 30,
must: installation of 2005.
(i) Remove and replace any reinforcement
cracked fuselage frame No. modifications
XI; and required by
(ii) Do the installation of paragraph
reinforcement modifications (e)(2)(ii) of this
for fuselage frame No. XI. AD is the
terminating action
for the repetitive
inspection
requirements of
paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD.
(3) Do not install any As of February 24, Follow Polskie
fuselage frame No. XI 2006 (the effective Zaklady Lotnicze
without also the date of this AD). Sp. zo.o. Bulletin
reinforcement modifications No. E/62.018/2005,
required by paragraph dated November 30,
(e)(2)(i) of this Ad. 2005.
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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, Standards Office, Small
Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Doug Rudolph, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile:
(816) 329-4090.
May I Reposition or Obtain a Special Flight Permit for the Requirements
of this AD?
(g) No. After February 24, 2006 (the effective date of this AD),
you may not operate the airplane to return/position the airplane to
a home base, hangar, maintenance facility, or other location for the
purpose of meeting the initial inspection requirements of paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD. Special flight permits are prohibited for the
purpose of meeting the replacement or reinforcement requirements of
paragraphs (e)(2)(i) or (e)(2)(ii) of this AD. The condition is of
the nature that continued flight past the effective date of this AD
could severely jeopardize safety of flight.
Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject?
(h) EASA AD Number 2006-0011-E, dated January 12, 2006, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(i) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. zo.o. Bulletin No. E/
62.018/2005, dated November 30, 2005. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get a copy of this service information, contact Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Sp. zo.o., ul. Wojska Polskiego 3, 39-300 Mielec, Poland;
telephone: 48 17 788 7440; facsimile: 48 17 788 7226. 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 Docket No.
FAA-2006-23733; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-09-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 3, 2006.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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