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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 3 / Friday, January 5, 2007 / Proposed Rules operators that have installed an additional short cable between the rear seat pedal and turnbuckle prior to Allstar PZL’s issuance of Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–057/ SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, this additional short cable assembly must comply with the requirements of Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–057/SQD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006. Upon completion, a logbook entry is required. Reference Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–054/ SZD–050–3/2003. Other FAA AD Provisions: (1) Paragraph 1 of Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE– 057/SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, describes the dimension length of the extra segment pull rod to be 140 mm. Modify this to read: ‘‘140 mm (5.5118 inches)’’. (2) Paragraph 4 of Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE– 057/SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, describes the dimensions of the short pull rod to be 3 mm diameter core and approximately 140 mm. Modify this to read: ‘‘3 mm (0.1181 inch) and 140 mm (5.5118 inches)’’. (3) Paragraph 4.4 of Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE– 057/SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, describes a 1 mm diameter cotter pin. Modify this to read: ‘‘1 mm (0.03937 inch)’’. (4) Paragraph 5 of Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE– 057/SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, reads, ‘‘The parts necessary for modification are available at Allstar PZL Glider, or substitute aircraft parts may be used—capable to withstand a load of 6100N at minimum.’’ Change this to read: ‘‘The parts necessary for modification are available at Allstar PZL Glider, or substitute aircraft parts may be used—capable to withstand a load of 6100N (1,372 lbs) at minimum. If a substitute part is used, the hole diameter specified in Figure 1 of the service bulletin as ‘; 6 Hg’ means a 6 mm (0.2362 inch) diameter hole with a dimensional tolerance of +0.03 mm (+0.0012 inch). Contact the manufacturer for further details.’’ cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: Paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(4) of this AD have been added to clarify certain procedures in the service bulletin. (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4130; 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:47 Jan 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (g) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2006–0317, dated October 16, 2006, and Allstar PZL Glider Sp. Z o.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–057/SZD–50–3/2006 ‘‘PUCHACZ’’, dated October 16, 2006, for related information. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 27, 2006. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–9988 Filed 1–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–26493; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–78–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed 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. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: ‘‘an occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel shut-off control has been reported.’’ The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 487 • DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • 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. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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 this proposed AD, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO, 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Streamlined Issuance of AD The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance of ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined process will allow us to adopt MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products. This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language principles. Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1 488 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 3 / Friday, January 5, 2007 / Proposed Rules this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–26493; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–78–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those 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 we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, which is the aviation authority for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/ R2000/32, Effective Date: June 29, 2006 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: ‘‘an occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel shut-off control has been reported.’’ The MCAI requires installing a protector on the fuel shutoff control. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS Relevant Service Information Robin Aviation (current type certificate responsibility with Alpha Aviation Design Limited) has issued Imperative Service Bulletin No. 180, dated March 20, 2001. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. 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 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 proposed 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 proposed AD. These requirements, if ultimately adopted, will take precedence over the actions copied from the MCAI. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 10 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $400 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 costs. 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 the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $4,800, or $480 per product. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. 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. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:47 Jan 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 proposed 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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU previously held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN): Docket No. FAA–2006–26493; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–78–AD Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by February 5, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 378, that: (1) Are certificated in any category; and (2) Do not have Robin Aviation Modification No. 14 Fuel Shut-off Control Protector installed. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: ‘‘an occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel shut-off control has been reported.’’ Actions and Compliance (e) Do the following actions, unless already done: Within the next 200 hours time-in- E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 3 / Friday, January 5, 2007 / Proposed Rules service after the effective date of this AD, install a protector on the fuel shut-off control according to the instructions of Robin Aviation Imperative Service Bulletin No. 180, dated March 20, 2001. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (g) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD DCA/R2000/32, Effective Date: June 29, 2006, and Robin Aviation Imperative Service Bulletin No. 180, dated March 20, 2001, for related information. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 28, 2006. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6–22623 Filed 1–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 47, 61, 63, and 65 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS [Docket No. FAA–2006–26714; Notice No. 06–21] RIN 2120–AI43 Drug Enforcement Assistance Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:34 Jan 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing changes to its airmen certification and aircraft registration requirements. Two years after the final rule becomes effective, paper pilot certificates may no longer be used to exercise piloting privileges. Five years after the final rule becomes effective, certain other paper airmen certificates, such as those of flight engineers and mechanics, may no longer be used to exercise the privileges authorized by those certificates. To exercise the privileges after those respective dates, the airmen would have to hold upgraded, counterfeit-resistant plastic certificates. Student pilots would not be affected. In addition, those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered aircraft would have five days from the transaction to notify the FAA Aircraft Registry. Those who apply for aircraft registration would have to include their printed or typed name with their signature. These changes are responsive to concerns raised in the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance Act. The purpose of the changes is to upgrade the quality of data and documents to assist Federal, State, and local agencies to enforce the Nation’s drug laws. DATES: Send your comments to reach us by March 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket Number FAA– 2006–, using any of the following methods: • 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. Note that mail delivery may be delayed due to security concerns. • 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. For more information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. For more information, see the Privacy Act discussion in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 489 https://dms.dot.gov at any time or to 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark D. Lash, Civil Aviation Registry, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73169, telephone (405) 954–4331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. Please include the regulatory docket or amendment number on your comments, and if you mail or hand deliver your comments, send two copies. We will file all comments received, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel on this rulemaking, in the public docket. The docket is available for public inspection before and after the comment closing date. Privacy Act: 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 sending the comment (or signing the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review 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. Before acting on this proposal, we will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for comments. We will consider comments filed late if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive. If you mail your comments and want the FAA to acknowledge receipt of the comments, you must include with your comments a preaddressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2006–26714.’’ We will date stamp the postcard and mail it to you. E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 487-489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-22623]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26493; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-78-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type 
Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS 
PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This proposed 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. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as: ``an occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel 
shut-off control has been reported.'' The proposed AD would require 
actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in 
the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 5, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     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.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

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 this proposed AD, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO, 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Streamlined Issuance of AD

    The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance 
of ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined process will allow us to adopt 
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce 
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD 
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure 
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our 
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct 
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
    This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service 
information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to 
correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from 
the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language 
principles.

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about

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this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the 
ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-26493; Directorate 
Identifier 2006-CE-78-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those 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 we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, which is the aviation 
authority for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/R2000/32, Effective Date: 
June 29, 2006 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: ``an 
occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel shut-off control has 
been reported.'' The MCAI requires installing a protector on the fuel 
shut-off control. You may obtain further information by examining the 
MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Robin Aviation (current type certificate responsibility with Alpha 
Aviation Design Limited) has issued Imperative Service Bulletin No. 
180, dated March 20, 2001. The actions described in this service 
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in 
the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Differences Between This Proposed 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 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 proposed 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 proposed AD. These 
requirements, if ultimately adopted, will take precedence over the 
actions copied from the MCAI.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 10 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the proposed 
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would 
cost about $400 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 costs. 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 the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $4,800, or $480 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU previously 
held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN): Docket No. FAA-2006-
26493; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-78-AD

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by February 5, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 1 
through 378, that:
    (1) Are certificated in any category; and
    (2) Do not have Robin Aviation Modification No. 14 Fuel Shut-off 
Control Protector installed.

Reason

    (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states: ``an occurrence of inadvertent manipulation of the fuel 
shut-off control has been reported.''

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Do the following actions, unless already done: Within the 
next 200 hours time-in-

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service after the effective date of this AD, install a protector on 
the fuel shut-off control according to the instructions of Robin 
Aviation Imperative Service Bulletin No. 180, dated March 20, 2001.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Karl 
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned 
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (g) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD DCA/R2000/32, 
Effective Date: June 29, 2006, and Robin Aviation Imperative Service 
Bulletin No. 180, dated March 20, 2001, for related information.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 28, 2006.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-22623 Filed 1-4-07; 8:45 am]
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