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Model A300 and A300–600 aircraft are also
affected by this situation, which, if not
detected, could affect the structural integrity
of the MLG attachment. The aim of the MCAI
is to mandate repetitive detailed visual
inspections of wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing
forward lugs for detection of through cracks
and corrective action (contacting Airbus and
replacing cracked lugs if necessary). The
MCAI notes that for Airbus Model A310
aircraft, refer to EASA Emergency
Airworthiness Directive 2006–0335–E, issued
November 3, 2006.
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Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions specified in paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2),
and (e)(3) of this AD in accordance with
instructions defined in Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–57A6105, dated December 12,
2006; or A300–57A0248, dated December 12,
2006; as applicable.
(1) Before the accumulation of 12,000 total
flight cycles since new or since the most
recent MLG rib 5 replacement if applicable,
or within 10 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs latest: Perform a
detailed visual inspection of the LH and RH
wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs.
(2) If a crack is detected at the LH and/or
RH aft bearing forward lug, contact Airbus
immediately and proceed with the
replacement before further flight.
(3) Repeat the inspection at intervals not to
exceed 100 flight cycles.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, ATTN: Tom Stafford, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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.
(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,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
(4) Special Flight Permits: We are not
allowing special flight permits, as described
in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199).
Related Information
(g) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency
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Airworthiness Directive 2006–0372–E, dated
December 14, 2006; and Airbus Service
Bulletins A300–57A0248 and A300–
57A6105, both including Appendix 01, both
dated December 12, 2006, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–57A0248, excluding Appendix 01,
dated December 12, 2006; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–57A6105, excluding
Appendix 01, dated December 12, 2006; as
applicable; 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 Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
26, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26191 Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–60–AD; Amendment 39–
14927; AD 2007–03–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS
SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as an excessive lateral play
caused by a nonconforming washer that
might lead to the deterioration of the
elevator trim tab bearing fatigue
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resistance. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 15, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 15, 2007.
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:
Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; 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 AD references the MCAI and
related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering
basis to correct the unsafe condition.
The AD contains text copied from the
MCAI and for this reason might not
follow our plain language principles.
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 November 20, 2006 (71 FR
67084). That NPRM proposed to require
a check for lateral play of the elevator
trim tabs and installation, if necessary,
of a setting washer.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
Comment Issue: Summary
EADS SOCATA comments that the
proposed AD specifies an excessive
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lateral play caused by a nonconforming
washer, but the excessive lateral play
was caused by a nonconforming stop
ring manufactured too short. The
commenter states that the installation of
a washer was the solution for this
unsafe condition and not the cause.
The AD wording was taken directly
from the associated MCAI (Direction
´ ´
generale de l’aviation civile (DGAC)
France AD No. F–2006–028/1 February
2006; Approved by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on
January 24, 2006; EASA Reference No.
2006–0024). France is the State of
Design for these airplanes and the FAA
determined that AD action was
necessary in the United States. For
continuity, we will retain this language
as specified in the MCAI.
Comment Issue: Cost of Compliance
EADS SOCATA comments that the
required parts are washers and cotters
pins; the cost of the required part is
negligible; and that it would take 1
work-hour to comply.
We will revise the work-hours
estimate from 2 work-hours to 1 workhour and the parts cost from $500 to $5
per EADS SOCATA’s comments.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We determined that these changes will
not increase the economic burden on
any operator or increase the scope of the
AD.
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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.
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
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
2007–03–16 EADS SOCATA: Amendment
39–14927; Docket No. FAA–2006–26191;
Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–60–AD.
Effective Date
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.
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective March 15, 2007.
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
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 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, and take
precedence over the actions copied from
the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 52 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take 1 workhour per product to comply with this
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $5 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
$4,420 or $85 per product.
FAA AD Differences
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EADS SOCATA
TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 271
through 328, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states an
excessive lateral play caused by a
nonconforming washer might lead to the
deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, within the next
100 hours time-in-service or 12 months,
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
of this AD, verify there is no lateral play for
both elevator trim tabs and correct, as
necessary, by installing a setting washer as
instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; 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 Direction generale de l’aviation
civile (DGAC) Airworthiness Directive No.:
F–2006–028, dated February 1, 2006,
approved by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) on January 24, 2006; and
EADS SOCATA TB Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–135, ATA No. 55,
dated December 2005, for related
information.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005, 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 EADS SOCATA, Direction
des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France;
telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5
62.41.76.54; or SOCATA Aircraft, INC., North
Perry Airport, 7501 Airport Road, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33023; telephone: (954) 893–
1400; fax: (954) 964–4141.
(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 January
31, 2007.
Margaret Kline,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–1878 Filed 2–7–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26234 Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–64–AD; Amendment 39–
14928; AD 2007–03–17]
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unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
products.
This AD references the MCAI and
related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering
basis to correct the unsafe condition.
The AD contains text copied from the
MCAI and for this reason might not
follow our plain language principles.
Discussion
Airworthiness Directives; EADS
SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as loose rivets on frames C18
BIS and C19, which could result in a
reduced structural integrity of the tail
area. We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 15, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 15, 2007.
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:
Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; 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
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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 November 20, 2006 (71 FR
67084). That NPRM proposed to require
an inspection of the rivets on frames
C18 BIS and C19, and, if necessary,
application of corrective actions. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comment received.
Comment Issue: Cost of Compliance
EADS SOCATA comments that the
inspection would take 0.5 work-hours. If
necessary, rivets replacement would
never take more than 5 work-hours and
if parts are necessary, only rivets and
shims are required, and their cost is
negligible.
We will revise the work-hours
estimate from 18 work-hours to 6 workhours and the parts cost from $2,300 to
$5 per EADS SOCATA’s comments.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We determined that these changes will
not increase the economic burden on
any operator or increase the scope of the
AD.
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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26191 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-60-AD;
Amendment 39-14927; AD 2007-03-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 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. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an
excessive lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer that might lead
to the deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing fatigue
resistance. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 15, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 15,
2007.
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: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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 AD references the MCAI and related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain language principles.
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 November 20, 2006
(71 FR 67084). That NPRM proposed to require a check for lateral play
of the elevator trim tabs and installation, if necessary, of a setting
washer.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Comment Issue: Summary
EADS SOCATA comments that the proposed AD specifies an excessive
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lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer, but the excessive
lateral play was caused by a nonconforming stop ring manufactured too
short. The commenter states that the installation of a washer was the
solution for this unsafe condition and not the cause.
The AD wording was taken directly from the associated MCAI
(Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation civile (DGAC) France AD
No. F-2006-028/1 February 2006; Approved by the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) on January 24, 2006; EASA Reference No. 2006-
0024). France is the State of Design for these airplanes and the FAA
determined that AD action was necessary in the United States. For
continuity, we will retain this language as specified in the MCAI.
Comment Issue: Cost of Compliance
EADS SOCATA comments that the required parts are washers and
cotters pins; the cost of the required part is negligible; and that it
would take 1 work-hour to comply.
We will revise the work-hours estimate from 2 work-hours to 1 work-
hour and the parts cost from $500 to $5 per EADS SOCATA's comments.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.
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 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, and take precedence over
the actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 52 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take 1 work-hour per product to
comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $5 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 $4,420 or $85
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
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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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-03-16 EADS SOCATA: Amendment 39-14927; Docket No. FAA-2006-
26191; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-60-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March
15, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EADS SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, serial
numbers 271 through 328, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states an excessive lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer
might lead to the deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, within the next 100 hours time-in-
service or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective
date of this AD, verify there is no lateral play for both elevator
trim tabs and correct, as necessary, by installing a setting washer
as instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 70-135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; 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 Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation
civile (DGAC) Airworthiness Directive No.: F-2006-028, dated
February 1, 2006, approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) on January 24, 2006; and EADS SOCATA TB Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70-135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 70-135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005, 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 EADS
SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France;
telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA
Aircraft, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 Airport Road, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-
4141.
(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 January 31, 2007.
Margaret Kline,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-1878 Filed 2-7-07; 8:45 am]
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