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less, as of the effective date of this AD:
Perform the inspections before the
accumulation of 5,600 total flight hours or
2,400 total landings after the effective date of
this AD, or within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
latest.
(ii) For airplanes having accumulated more
than 5,600 flight hours but less than or equal
to 8,000 flight hours, or more than 2,400
landings but less than or equal to 3,600
landings, as of the effective date of this AD:
Perform the inspections before the
accumulation of 200 flight hours or 100
landings after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(iii) For airplanes having accumulated
more than 8,000 flight hours or more than
3,600 landings as of the effective date of this
AD: Perform the inspections within 14 days
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes other than those
identified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD:
Perform the NDIs at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i), (f)(2)(ii), or
(f)(2)(iii) of this AD. Do the inspections as
defined in EADS–CASA All Operator Letter
212–018, Revision 1, dated December 1,
2006.
(i) For airplanes having accumulated
10,000 flight hours or less, and 10,000
landings or less as of the effective date of this
AD: Perform the inspections before the
accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours or
10,000 total landings after the effective date
of this AD, or within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
latest.
(ii) For airplanes having accumulated more
than 10,000 flight hours but less than or
equal to 15,000 flight hours, or more than
10,000 landings but less than or equal to
15,000 landings, as of the effective date of
this AD: Perform the inspections before the
accumulation of 200 flight hours or 100
landings after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(iii) For airplanes having accumulated
more than 15,000 flight hours or more than
15,000 landings as of the effective date of this
AD: Perform the inspections within 14 days
after the effective date of this AD.
(3) No further flight is allowed if any
cracks are detected when performing the
actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD. Before further flight, repair
any cracking found during any inspection
required by this AD using a method approved
by either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
Within 30 days after cracks are detected, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, send a detailed
report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspections required by
paragraph (f) of this AD to EADS–CASA for
evaluation at the following address: EADS–
CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division,
Integrated Customer Services, Technical
Services, Avenida de Aragon 404, 28022Madrid, Spain; telephone 34–91–624–6306;
fax 34–91–585–5505. E-mail: MTA,
TechnicalService@casa.eads.net. In any case,
a confirmation of the accomplishment of this
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inspection is required to be sent to EADS–
CASA.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows:
(1) Compliance Time: For certain airplanes,
the compliance time required by the MCAI or
service information for performing the nondestructive inspections is before further
flight; however, to avoid inadvertently
grounding airplanes, this AD requires
performing those inspections within 14 days
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) Repair: Although the MCAI or service
information does not include a repair
procedure for cracking, this AD requires the
repair of any cracking per the FAA, EASA,
or its delegated agent.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer; 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–
1149. 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. 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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Emergency
Airworthiness Directive 2006–0365–E, dated
December 4, 2006; and EADS–CASA All
Operator Letter 212–018, Revision 1, dated
December 1, 2006, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use EADS–CASA All Operator
Letter 212–018, Revision 1, dated December
1, 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.
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(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; 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 Renton, Washington, on February
16, 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–2006–26496 Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–81–AD; Amendment 39–
14958; AD 2007–04–25]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Alpha
Aviation Design Limited R2160
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 a deficiency in compliance
with 14 CFR 23.967(d). There have been
instances indicating that production
aircraft may not have a metal barrier
between the cabin and the fuel tank bay.
Lack of a barrier could allow flammable
fuel vapors to enter the cabin. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
3, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of April 3, 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
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of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 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 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 January 5, 2007 (72 FR 481).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states that there
have been instances indicating that
production aircraft may not have a
metal barrier between the cabin and the
fuel tank bay. Lack of a barrier could
allow flammable fuel vapors to enter the
cabin. The MCAI requires that you, to
ensure that the aircraft is in compliance
with 14 CFR 23.967(d), inspect the
aircraft to determine if a metal barrier is
installed behind the seats and, if not
installed, to manufacture and install a
barrier.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
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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 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
10 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 workhours per product to comply with this
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $300 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
$5,400 or $540 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.
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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
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
2007–04–25 Alpha Aviation Design
Limited: Amendment 39–14958; Docket
No. FAA–2006–26496; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–81–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective April 3, 2007.
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model R2160
airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378,
certificated in any category.
Related Information
(g) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
of New Zealand AD DCA/R2000/38, dated
June 29, 2006, for related information.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states that
there have been instances indicating that
production aircraft may not have a metal
barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank
bay. Lack of a barrier could allow flammable
fuel vapors to enter the cabin. The MCAI
requires that, to ensure that the aircraft is in
compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d), inspect
the aircraft to determine if a metal barrier is
installed behind the seats and, if not
installed, to manufacture and install a
barrier.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Alpha Aviation Service
Bulletin AA–SB–28–001, dated July 10, 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 Alpha Aviation Ltd, Ingram
Road, Hamilton Airport RD 2, Hamilton
2021, New Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843
7070; fax: 011 64 7 843 8040; Internet: https://
www.alphaaviation.co.nz.
(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.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions within the next 100 hours time-inservice or within 6 months after April 3, 2007
(the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first.
(1) Inspect the aircraft to determine if a
metal barrier is installed behind the seats per
Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–28–
001, dated July 10, 2006.
(2) If a metal barrier is installed per Alpha
Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–28–001,
dated July 10, 2006, and (e)(1) of this AD,
then no further action is required.
(3) If a metal barrier is not installed,
manufacture and install a barrier per Alpha
Aviation Service Bulletin AA–SB–28–001,
dated July 10, 2006, and Alpha Aviation
Drawing No. 60–53–119 (page 3 of 3 of the
Service Bulletin).
FAA AD Differences
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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, ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
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
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 15, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25391; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–097–AD; Amendment
39–14956; AD 2007–04–23]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Fokker Model
F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
That AD currently requires a one-time
inspection of the sliding members in the
main landing gear (MLG) for cracking
and replacement of the sliding members
with serviceable parts if necessary. This
new AD adds repetitive magnetic
particle inspections of the sliding
members of the MLG for cracking and
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corrective actions as necessary. This AD
results from inspection findings that
have shown repetitive inspections are
needed to establish fleet safety. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
fatigue cracking of the sliding member,
which could result in possible
separation of the MLG from the airplane
and consequent reduced controllability
of the airplane upon landing and
possible injury to passengers.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
3, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of April 3, 2007.
On May 19, 2004 (69 FR 19759, April
14, 2004), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–32–133, dated April 1, 2002.
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 Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231,
2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
Netherlands, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
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 supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
AD that supersedes AD 2004–08–01,
amendment 39–13570 (69 FR 19759,
April 14, 2004). The existing AD applies
to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes. That supplemental
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on December 28, 2006 (71 FR
78107). That supplemental NPRM
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26496 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-81-AD;
Amendment 39-14958; AD 2007-04-25]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited R2160
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 a
deficiency in compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d). There have been
instances indicating that production aircraft may not have a metal
barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank bay. Lack of a barrier
could allow flammable fuel vapors to enter the cabin. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 3, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 3,
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
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of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 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 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 January 5, 2007 (72
FR 481). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states that there have been instances
indicating that production aircraft may not have a metal barrier
between the cabin and the fuel tank bay. Lack of a barrier could allow
flammable fuel vapors to enter the cabin. The MCAI requires that you,
to ensure that the aircraft is in compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d),
inspect the aircraft to determine if a metal barrier is installed
behind the seats and, if not installed, to manufacture and install a
barrier.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data 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 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 10 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $300 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 $5,400 or $540
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:
2007-04-25 Alpha Aviation Design Limited: Amendment 39-14958; Docket
No. FAA-2006-26496; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-81-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 3,
2007.
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001
through 378, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states that there have been instances indicating that production
aircraft may not have a metal barrier between the cabin and the fuel
tank bay. Lack of a barrier could allow flammable fuel vapors to
enter the cabin. The MCAI requires that, to ensure that the aircraft
is in compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d), inspect the aircraft to
determine if a metal barrier is installed behind the seats and, if
not installed, to manufacture and install a barrier.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following actions within the
next 100 hours time-in-service or within 6 months after April 3,
2007 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(1) Inspect the aircraft to determine if a metal barrier is
installed behind the seats per Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-
SB-28-001, dated July 10, 2006.
(2) If a metal barrier is installed per Alpha Aviation Service
Bulletin AA-SB-28-001, dated July 10, 2006, and (e)(1) of this AD,
then no further action is required.
(3) If a metal barrier is not installed, manufacture and install
a barrier per Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-28-001, dated
July 10, 2006, and Alpha Aviation Drawing No. 60-53-119 (page 3 of 3
of the Service Bulletin).
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, ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 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 of New Zealand AD
DCA/R2000/38, dated June 29, 2006, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-28-001,
dated July 10, 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 Alpha
Aviation Ltd, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport RD 2, Hamilton 2021, New
Zealand; telephone: 011 64 7 843 7070; fax: 011 64 7 843 8040;
Internet: https://www.alphaaviation.co.nz.
(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 February 15, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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