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TABLE 1.—TEMPORARY CHANGES—Continued
For Raytheon airplane
model—
400T .............................
Which is identified in
the Raytheon TC as—
Beechjet Model 400T
(TX).
Subject Title—
To the Raytheon
AFM—
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
134–590002–1B1
Use Raytheon TC—
134–590002–1TC4
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
(g)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 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
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the service information
specified in Table 2 of this AD 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 these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Raytheon
Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box
85, Wichita, Kansas 67201–0085, 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.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Raytheon temporary change—
128–590001–107TC11 .............................................................
128–590001–109TC12 .............................................................
128–590001–13BTC6 ...............................................................
128–590001–167TC18 .............................................................
128–590001–169TC9 ...............................................................
128–590001–91TC12 ...............................................................
128–590001–95TC13 ...............................................................
132–590002–5TC4 ...................................................................
134–590002–1TC4 ...................................................................
MR–0460TC5 ............................................................................
MR–0873TC5 ............................................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 29, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25259; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–36–AD; Amendment 39–
14783; AD 2006–20–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fuji Heavy
Industries, Ltd. FA–200 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
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products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. We are issuing this AD to
require actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 14, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 14, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090.
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128–590001–107
128–590001–109
128–590001–13B
128–590001–167
128–590001–169
128–590001–91
128–590001–95
132–590002–5
134–590002–1B1
MR–0460
MR–0873
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 9, 2006 (71 FR
45449). That NPRM proposed to require
creation of inspection holes, corrosion
inspection of the flange of the wing
spar, repair of corrosion if necessary,
and removal of the sealing compound.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
Jack Buster with the Modification and
Replacement Parts Association
(MARPA) provides comments on the
MCAI AD process pertaining to how the
FAA addresses publishing manufacturer
service information as part of a
proposed AD action. The commenter
states that the proposed rule attempts to
require compliance with a public law by
reference to a private writing (as
referenced in paragraph (e) of the
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proposed AD). The commenter would
like the FAA to incorporate by reference
(IBR) the Fuji service bulletin.
We agree with Mr. Buster. However,
we do not IBR any document in a
proposed AD action, instead we IBR the
document in the final rule. Since we are
issuing the proposal as a final rule AD
action, Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI)
Service Bulletin No. 200–015, dated
February 28, 2006, is incorporated by
reference.
Mr. Buster requests IBR documents be
made available to the public by
publication in the Federal Register or in
the Docket Management System (DMS).
We are currently reviewing issues
surrounding the posting of service
bulletins in the Department of
Transportation’s DMS as part of the AD
docket. Once we have thoroughly
examined all aspects of this issue and
have made a final determination, we
will consider whether our current
practice needs to be revised.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
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Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable in a U.S.
court of law. In making these changes,
we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the
MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are described in a
separate paragraph of the AD. These
requirements, if any, take precedence
over the actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 3
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 128
work-hours per product to comply with
this AD. The average labor rate is $80
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $100 per product. Where the
service information lists required parts
costs that are covered under warranty,
we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
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these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$31,020, or $10,340 per product.
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 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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the
NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 AD:
I
2006–20–13 Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.:
Amendment 39–14783 Docket No. FAA–
2006–25259; Directorate Identifier 2006–
CE–36–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective November 14, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all FA–200 series
airplanes, certificated in any U.S. category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states that
the aircraft manufacturer has identified field
reports indicating corrosion of the flanges of
the main wing spars. If not corrected, the
corrosion could cause deterioration of wing
strength. The MCAI requires creation of
inspection holes, corrosion inspection of the
flange of the wing spar, repair of corrosion
if necessary and removal of the sealing
compound. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the
docket.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
except as stated in paragraph (f) below.
(1) Within 1 year after the effective date of
this AD, carry out creation of inspection
holes, corrosion inspection of the flange of
the wing spar, repair of corrosion if
necessary, and removal of the sealing
compound in accordance with Fuji Heavy
Industries, Ltd. (FHI) Service Bulletin (SB)
No. 200–015, dated February 28, 2006.
(2) Repetitively inspect the flange of the
wing spar for corrosion at intervals not to
exceed 5 years. Before further flight, repair
corrosion, if necessary, in accordance with
the SB.
FAA AD Differences
(f) The SB calls out contacting Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. for a structural integrity
evaluation if measured thickness exceeds
minimum allowable limits or if corrosion is
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found on main spar flange in areas other than
fuel tank bay. Per paragraph (g)(2) of this AD,
any corrective action in this aspect or any
other aspect per this AD must be FAAapproved before returning the airplane to
service.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Return to Airworthiness: When
complying with this AD, perform FAAapproved corrective actions before returning
the product to an airworthy condition.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) This AD is related to Japan Civil
Aviation Bureau AD TCD–6832–2006, Date of
Issue: April 10, 2006, which references Fuji
Heavy Industries Ltd. SB No. 200–015, dated
February 28, 2006.
Material Incorporated by Reference
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(i) You must use Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
SB No. 200–015, dated February 28, 2006, to
do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.,
AEROSPACE COMPANY, 1–11 YOUNAN 1
CHOME UTSUNOMIYA TOCHIGI, JAPAN
320–8564; telephone: +81–28–684–7253;
facsimile: +81–28–684–7260.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 27, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–16354 Filed 10–6–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23815; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–222–AD; Amendment
39–14784; AD 2006–21–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737 airplanes. This AD
requires repetitive measurement of the
freeplay of both aileron balance tabs;
repetitive lubrication of the aileron
balance tab hinge bearings and rod end
bearings; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
results from reports of freeplay-induced
vibration of the aileron balance tab. The
potential for vibration of the control
surface should be avoided because the
point of transition from vibration to
divergent flutter is unknown. We are
issuing this AD to prevent excessive
vibration of the airframe during flight,
which could result in loss of control of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 14, 2006. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the AD as of
November 14, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Stremick, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6450; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
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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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to all Boeing Model 737 airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on February 8, 2006
(71 FR 6417). That NPRM proposed to
require repetitive measurement of the
freeplay of both aileron balance tabs;
repetitive lubrication of the aileron
balance tab hinge bearings and rod end
bearings; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Request To Revise Initial Compliance
Times
Boeing, the airplane manufacturer,
requests that the initial compliance
times for the freeplay measurement and
the lubrication be revised. Specifically,
Boeing asks that airplanes completed
after release of the AD be allowed a
compliance threshold of 24 months for
the freeplay measurement. The
commenter explains that the initial
compliance time of 18 months for the
measurement resulted partially from a
need for a more timely inspection to
address airplanes currently in service
that may not have been maintained
frequently enough and that
consequently may have excessive
freeplay. For this reason, the initial
compliance time is shorter than the
repetitive intervals. But the commenter
notes that when airplanes leave its
production line, excessive freeplay is
not yet an issue. So, for the actions in
paragraph (g) of the NPRM, the
commenter suggests that airplanes
delivered more recently or in the future
should be given a compliance time of 24
months after the date of issuance of the
original standard airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate
of airworthiness, or 18 months after the
effective date of the AD, whichever is
later.
The commenter also states that the
initial compliance time for the
lubrication for all airplanes should be
equal to the lowest of the repetitive
intervals (9 months) specified in the
NPRM because airplanes may be
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-25259; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-36-AD;
Amendment 39-14783; AD 2006-20-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. FA-200
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. We are issuing this AD to require actions that are
intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 14, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 14,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2006 (71
FR 45449). That NPRM proposed to require creation of inspection holes,
corrosion inspection of the flange of the wing spar, repair of
corrosion if necessary, and removal of the sealing compound.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Jack Buster with the Modification and Replacement Parts Association
(MARPA) provides comments on the MCAI AD process pertaining to how the
FAA addresses publishing manufacturer service information as part of a
proposed AD action. The commenter states that the proposed rule
attempts to require compliance with a public law by reference to a
private writing (as referenced in paragraph (e) of the
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proposed AD). The commenter would like the FAA to incorporate by
reference (IBR) the Fuji service bulletin.
We agree with Mr. Buster. However, we do not IBR any document in a
proposed AD action, instead we IBR the document in the final rule.
Since we are issuing the proposal as a final rule AD action, Fuji Heavy
Industries, Ltd. (FHI) Service Bulletin No. 200-015, dated February 28,
2006, is incorporated by reference.
Mr. Buster requests IBR documents be made available to the public
by publication in the Federal Register or in the Docket Management
System (DMS).
We are currently reviewing issues surrounding the posting of
service bulletins in the Department of Transportation's DMS as part of
the AD docket. Once we have thoroughly examined all aspects of this
issue and have made a final determination, we will consider whether our
current practice needs to be revised.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable in a U.S. court of
law. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the MCAI and related service
information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements, if
any, take precedence over the actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 3 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 128 work-hours per product to
comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $100 per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty,
we have assumed that there will be no charge for these parts. As we do
not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may
incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $31,020, or
$10,340 per product.
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 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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2006-20-13 Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.: Amendment 39-14783 Docket
No. FAA-2006-25259; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-36-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
14, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all FA-200 series airplanes, certificated
in any U.S. category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states that the aircraft manufacturer has identified field reports
indicating corrosion of the flanges of the main wing spars. If not
corrected, the corrosion could cause deterioration of wing strength.
The MCAI requires creation of inspection holes, corrosion inspection
of the flange of the wing spar, repair of corrosion if necessary and
removal of the sealing compound. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the docket.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following except as stated in
paragraph (f) below.
(1) Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, carry out
creation of inspection holes, corrosion inspection of the flange of
the wing spar, repair of corrosion if necessary, and removal of the
sealing compound in accordance with Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(FHI) Service Bulletin (SB) No. 200-015, dated February 28, 2006.
(2) Repetitively inspect the flange of the wing spar for
corrosion at intervals not to exceed 5 years. Before further flight,
repair corrosion, if necessary, in accordance with the SB.
FAA AD Differences
(f) The SB calls out contacting Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for a
structural integrity evaluation if measured thickness exceeds
minimum allowable limits or if corrosion is
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found on main spar flange in areas other than fuel tank bay. Per
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any corrective action in this aspect or
any other aspect per this AD must be FAA-approved before returning
the airplane to service.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Return to Airworthiness: When complying with this AD,
perform FAA-approved corrective actions before returning the product
to an airworthy condition.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) This AD is related to Japan Civil Aviation Bureau AD TCD-
6832-2006, Date of Issue: April 10, 2006, which references Fuji
Heavy Industries Ltd. SB No. 200-015, dated February 28, 2006.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. SB No. 200-015,
dated February 28, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fuji
Heavy Industries, Ltd., AEROSPACE COMPANY, 1-11 YOUNAN 1 CHOME
UTSUNOMIYA TOCHIGI, JAPAN 320-8564; telephone: +81-28-684-7253;
facsimile: +81-28-684-7260.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 27, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-16354 Filed 10-6-06; 8:45 am]
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