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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25537; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–160–AD; Amendment
39–14708; AD 2006–16–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale
Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72
airplanes. This AD requires an
inspection of the locking bolt of the
upper attachment pin of the shock
absorber on both main landing gears
(MLGs) for the correct installation of the
locking bolt and for any missing locking
bolt, washer, nut, cotter pin, or
compound, and applicable corrective
action if necessary. This AD results from
a report of migration and subsequent
rupture of the attachment pin of the
shock absorber of a MLG. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of a MLG,
which could result in significant
structural damage to the airplane and
possible injury to the occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 23, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 23, 2006.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 10, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
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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.
• Fax: (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.
Contact Messier Services, Customer
Support Center (CSC) Americas, 45360
Severn Way, Sterling, Virginia 20166–
8910, for service information identified
in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the airworthiness
authority for the European Union,
notified us that an unsafe condition may
exist on certain Aerospatiale Model
ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The EASA
advises that it has received a report of
migration and subsequent rupture of the
attachment pin of the shock absorber of
a main landing gear (MLG).
Investigation revealed that the migration
was due to the absence of the locking
bolt, which was not installed during
manufacturing. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of a
MLG and consequent structural damage
to the airplane and possible injury to the
occupants.
Relevant Service Information
Messier-Dowty has issued Special
Inspection Service Bulletin 631–32–190,
dated July 12, 2006. The service bulletin
describes procedures for a visual
inspection of the locking bolt of the
upper attachment pin of the shock
absorber on both MLGs for the correct
installation of the locking bolt and for
any missing locking bolt, washer, nut,
cotter pin, or compound, and applicable
corrective action if necessary. The
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corrective action includes installing any
missing locking bolt, cotter pin, nut,
washer, or compound, and ensuring
proper installation of the locking bolt.
Accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information is intended to
adequately address the unsafe
condition. The EASA mandated the
service bulletin and issued emergency
airworthiness directive 2006–0216–E,
dated July 14, 2006, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in the European Union.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in France 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. As described in FAA Order
8100.14A, ‘‘Interim Procedures for
Working with the European Community
on Airworthiness Certification and
Continued Airworthiness,’’ dated
August 12, 2005, the EASA has kept the
FAA informed of the situation described
above. We have examined the EASA’s
findings, evaluated all pertinent
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.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of a MLG, which could
result in significant structural damage to
the airplane and possible injury to the
occupants. This AD requires
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously, except as discussed under
‘‘Difference Between the AD and Service
Bulletin.’’
Difference Between the AD and Service
Bulletin
The service bulletin specifies to
contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair certain
conditions, but this AD requires
repairing those conditions using a
method that we or the EASA (or its
delegated agent) approve. In light of the
type of repair that is required to address
the unsafe condition, and consistent
with existing bilateral airworthiness
agreements, we have determined that,
for this AD, a repair we or the EASA
approve is acceptable for compliance
with this AD.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD; therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment before
the AD is issued is impracticable, and
good cause exists to make this AD
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–25537; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
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 that Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in 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.).
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.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
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2006–16–08 Aerospatiale: Amendment 39–
14708. Docket No. FAA–2006–25537;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–160–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 23,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified
in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
category.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Aerospatiale model
Manufacturer serial
numbers (MSN)
(1) ATR42–200, –300,
–320, and –500 airplanes.
(2) ATR72–101, –201,
–102, –202, –211,
–212, and –212A
airplanes.
Up to MSN 645 inclusive.
Regulatory Findings
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.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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 FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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.
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
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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 rulemaking
action.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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Up to MSN 730 inclusive, excluding
MSN 723.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of
migration and subsequent rupture of the
attachment pin of the shock absorber of a
main landing gear (MLG). We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of a MLG, which could
result in significant structural damage to the
airplane and possible injury to the occupants.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
General Visual Inspection and Corrective
Action
(f) Within 15 days after the effective date
of this AD, do a general visual inspection of
the locking bolt of the upper attachment pin
of the shock absorber on both MLGs for the
correct installation of the locking bolt and for
any missing locking bolt, washer, nut, cotter
pin, or compound; and before further flight,
do all applicable corrective actions. Do the
actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of MessierDowty Special Inspection Service Bulletin
631–32–190, dated July 12, 2006, except as
provided by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
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(g) Where Messier-Dowty Special
Inspection Service Bulletin 631–32–190,
dated July 12, 2006, specifies contacting
Messier-Dowty for appropriate action: Before
further flight, repair the locking bolt using a
method approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its
delegated agent).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
AGENCY:
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(i) EASA emergency airworthiness
directive 2006–0216–E, dated July 14, 2006,
also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Messier-Dowty Special
Inspection Service Bulletin 631–32–190,
dated July 12, 2006, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Messier Services, Customer Support
Center (CSC) Americas, 45360 Severn Way,
Sterling, Virginia 20166–8910, for a copy of
this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25008; Airspace
Docket No. 06–ACE–6]
Modification of Class E Airspace;
Kaiser/Lake Ozark, MO
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14
CFR 71) by modifying Class E airspace
at Kaiser/Lake Ozark, MO. Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures have
been developed for Lee C. Fine
Memorial Airport, Kaiser/Lake Ozark,
MO. Controlled airspace extending
upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth is needed to contain
aircraft executing these approaches.
This action increases the are of the
existing controlled airspace for Kaiser/
Lake Ozark, MO.
DATES: This direct final rule is effective
on 0901 UTC, November 23, 2006.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules
Docket must be received on or before
September 1, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001. You must identify the
docket number FAA–2006–25008/
Airspace Docket No. 06–ACE–6, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal,
any comments received, and any final
disposition in person in the Dockets
Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone
1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Grant Nichols, Airspace Branch, ACE–
520G, DOT Regional Headquarters
Building, Federal Aviation
Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
2522.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
amendment to 14 CFR 71 modifies the
Class E airspace area extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface of the
earth at Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport,
Kaiser/Lake Ozark, MO. The radius of
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the Class E airspace area extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
of the earth is expanded from within a
6.5-mile radius to within a 7-mile radius
of the airport, and the northeast
extension from the Kaiser
Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) is deleted.
These modifications bring the legal
description of the Lee C. Fine Memorial
Airport, Kaiser/Lake Ozark, MO Class E
airspace area into compliance with FAA
Orders 7400.2F and 8260.19C. Class E
airspace areas extending upward from
700 feet or more above the surface of the
earth are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.9N, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated September 1, 2005, and effective
September 16, 2005, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designation
listed in this document would be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comment and, therefore, is
issuing it as a direct final rule. Previous
actions of this nature have not been
controversial and have not resulted in
adverse comments or objections. Unless
a written adverse or negative comment
or a written notice of intent to submit
an adverse or negative comment is
received within the comment period,
the regulation will become effective on
the date specified above. After the close
of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal
Register indicating that no adverse or
negative comments were received and
confirming the date on which the final
rule will become effective. If the FAA
does receive, within the comment
period, an adverse or negative comment,
or written notice of intent to submit
such a comment, a document
withdrawing the direct final rule will be
published in the Federal Register, and
a notice of proposed rulemaking may be
published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting such written data, views, or
arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers and be submitted in
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-25537; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-160-AD;
Amendment 39-14708; AD 2006-16-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This AD requires
an inspection of the locking bolt of the upper attachment pin of the
shock absorber on both main landing gears (MLGs) for the correct
installation of the locking bolt and for any missing locking bolt,
washer, nut, cotter pin, or compound, and applicable corrective action
if necessary. This AD results from a report of migration and subsequent
rupture of the attachment pin of the shock absorber of a MLG. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of a MLG, which could result in
significant structural damage to the airplane and possible injury to
the occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 23, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 23,
2006.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 10, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses 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.
Fax: (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.
Contact Messier Services, Customer Support Center (CSC) Americas,
45360 Severn Way, Sterling, Virginia 20166-8910, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
airworthiness authority for the European Union, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and
ATR72 airplanes. The EASA advises that it has received a report of
migration and subsequent rupture of the attachment pin of the shock
absorber of a main landing gear (MLG). Investigation revealed that the
migration was due to the absence of the locking bolt, which was not
installed during manufacturing. This condition, if not corrected, could
result in failure of a MLG and consequent structural damage to the
airplane and possible injury to the occupants.
Relevant Service Information
Messier-Dowty has issued Special Inspection Service Bulletin 631-
32-190, dated July 12, 2006. The service bulletin describes procedures
for a visual inspection of the locking bolt of the upper attachment pin
of the shock absorber on both MLGs for the correct installation of the
locking bolt and for any missing locking bolt, washer, nut, cotter pin,
or compound, and applicable corrective action if necessary. The
corrective action includes installing any missing locking bolt, cotter
pin, nut, washer, or compound, and ensuring proper installation of the
locking bolt. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The
EASA mandated the service bulletin and issued emergency airworthiness
directive 2006-0216-E, dated July 14, 2006, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in the European Union.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
These airplane models are manufactured in France 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. As described in FAA
Order 8100.14A, ``Interim Procedures for Working with the European
Community on Airworthiness Certification and Continued Airworthiness,''
dated August 12, 2005, the EASA has kept the FAA informed of the
situation described above. We have examined the EASA's findings,
evaluated all pertinent 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.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a MLG,
which could result in significant structural damage to the airplane and
possible injury to the occupants. This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service information described previously,
except as discussed under ``Difference Between the AD and Service
Bulletin.''
Difference Between the AD and Service Bulletin
The service bulletin specifies to contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but this AD requires
repairing those conditions using a method that we or the EASA (or its
delegated agent) approve. In light of the type of repair that is
required to address the unsafe condition, and consistent with existing
bilateral airworthiness agreements, we have determined that, for this
AD, a repair we or the EASA approve is acceptable for compliance with
this AD.
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FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment
before the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make
this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
25537; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
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 that Web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in 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.).
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.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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 FAA amends 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-16-08 Aerospatiale: Amendment 39-14708. Docket No. FAA-2006-
25537; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-160-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 23, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified in Table 1 of this
AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Applicability
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Manufacturer serial numbers
Aerospatiale model (MSN)
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(1) ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Up to MSN 645 inclusive.
airplanes.
(2) ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, - Up to MSN 730 inclusive,
212, and -212A airplanes. excluding MSN 723.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of migration and subsequent
rupture of the attachment pin of the shock absorber of a main
landing gear (MLG). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a
MLG, which could result in significant structural damage to the
airplane and possible injury to the occupants.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
General Visual Inspection and Corrective Action
(f) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the locking bolt of the upper
attachment pin of the shock absorber on both MLGs for the correct
installation of the locking bolt and for any missing locking bolt,
washer, nut, cotter pin, or compound; and before further flight, do
all applicable corrective actions. Do the actions in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Dowty Special Inspection
Service Bulletin 631-32-190, dated July 12, 2006, except as provided
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
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(g) Where Messier-Dowty Special Inspection Service Bulletin 631-
32-190, dated July 12, 2006, specifies contacting Messier-Dowty for
appropriate action: Before further flight, repair the locking bolt
using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance
with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(i) EASA emergency airworthiness directive 2006-0216-E, dated
July 14, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Messier-Dowty Special Inspection Service
Bulletin 631-32-190, dated July 12, 2006, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. Contact Messier Services, Customer Support Center (CSC)
Americas, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, Virginia 20166-8910, for a
copy of this service information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC;
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or
go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-12726 Filed 8-7-06; 8:45 am]
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