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Actions
Compliance
For each crew seat (pilot and copilot), install
Modification Kit MK172–25–10C or fabricate
and install a steel lock rod/bar.
Procedures
For airplanes that have over 1,000 hours Follow Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
time-in-service (TIS) on the effective date of
SB04–25–01, Revision 4, dated December
this AD: do the action within the next 4
26, 2006, for installing Modification Kit
months after April 11, 2007 (the effective
MK172–25–10C. Follow Cessna Single Endate of this AD).
gine Service Bulletin SB04–25–02, Revision
For airplanes that have from 501 to 1,000
1, dated October 17, 2005, or Revision 2,
hours TIS on the effective date of this AD:
dated June 5, 2006, for fabricating and indo the action within the next 8 months after
stalling a steel lock rod/bar.
April 11, 2007 (the effective date of this AD).
For airplanes that have from 0 to 500 hours
TIS on the effective date of this AD: do the
action within the next 12 months after April
11, 2007 (the effective date of this AD).
(2) Airplanes that have Modification Kit
MK172–25–10A or Modification Kit MK172–
25–10B installed:
Action
Compliance
Procedures
(i) For each crew seat (pilot and copilot), do an
installation inspection.
Within the next 30 days after April 11, 2007
(the effective date of this AD).
(ii) If you do not find any discrepancies during
the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2)(i)
of this AD, make a log book entry showing
compliance with this AD and no further action
is required.
(iii) If you find discrepancies during the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2)(i) of this AD,
make all necessary corrective actions.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2)(i) of this AD.
Follow Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SB04–25–01, Revision 4, dated December
26, 2006.
Follow Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SB04–25–01, Revision 4, dated December
26, 2006.
Note: Although not required for the
airplanes affected by this AD, you may
replace the steel lock rod/bar with
Modification Kit MK172–25–10C.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Gary Park,
Aerospace Engineer, 1801 Airport Road, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone: (316) 946–4123; facsimile: (316)
946–4107, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(g) You must use Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SB04–25–01, Revision 4,
dated December 26, 2006; and Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SB04–25–02,
Revision 1, dated October 17, 2005, or
Revision 2, dated June 5, 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 Cessna Aircraft Company,
Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS
67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax: (316)
942–9006.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
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Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2)(i) of this AD.
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 26, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26693 Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–90–AD; Amendment 39–
14970; AD 2007–05–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; REIMS
AVIATION S.A. Model F406 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
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Follow Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SB04–25–01, Revision 4, dated December
26, 2006.
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:
This AD is issued following a nose landing
gear collapse during takeoff roll. Several
expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod
was on several F406 airplanes not
conforming with the installation approved by
the manufacturer.
There were two different landing gear
actuator designs installed on the Model
F406 airplanes (Teijin Seiki and
Cessna). The actuators used different
locking devices to retain the spherical
rod-end to the actuator rod. Use of the
incorrect locking device could allow the
spherical rod-end to disconnect from
the actuator rod. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
11, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of April 11, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; 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 8, 2007 (72 FR 672).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
This AD is issued following a nose landing
gear collapse during takeoff roll. Several
expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod
was on several F406 airplanes not
conforming with the installation approved by
the manufacturer.
The MCAI requires:
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As Main Landing Gear (MLG) actuator rod
locking devices are similar to the NLG ones,
then MLG actuator locking devices shall also
be inspected.
This AD requires inspection of the NLG
and MLG locking devices and as requested
their replacement to comply with the
manufacturer’s approved design.
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.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
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 7
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 5 workhours per product to comply with this
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $20 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
$2,940, or $420 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
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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
2007–05–09 REIMS AVIATION S.A.:
Amendment 39–14970; Docket No.
FAA–2006–26693; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–90–AD.
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Effective Date
Other FAA AD Provisions
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective April 11, 2007.
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
This AD is issued following a nose landing
gear collapse during takeoff roll. Several
expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod
was on several F406 airplanes not
conforming with the installation approved by
the manufacturer.
There were two different landing gear
actuator designs installed on the Model F406
airplanes (Teijin Seiki and Cessna). The
actuators used different locking devices to
retain the spherical rod-end to the actuator
rod. Use of the incorrect locking device could
allow the spherical rod-end to disconnect
from the actuator rod, and consequently the
landing gear could collapse.
(f) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4144; 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.
Actions and Compliance
Related Information
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within 3 months or 100 hours time-inservice (TIS) after April 11, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first:
(i) For airplanes with Teijin Seiki Nose
Landing Gear (NLG) P/N 9910139–9: inspect
the NLG for conformity with the key lock
system installation description in Figure 1 of
the REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service
Bulletin No. F406–56, dated April 12, 2005;
(ii) For airplanes with Cessna NLG P/N
9910139–9: inspect the NLG for conformity
with the key lock system installation
description in Figure 2 of the REIMS
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin
No. F406–56, dated April 12, 2005;
(iii) For airplanes with Teijin Seiki Main
Landing Gear (MLG) P/N 9910136–8: inspect
the MLG for conformity with the key lock
system installation description in Figure 3 of
the REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service
Bulletin No. F406–56, dated April 12, 2005;
and
(iv) For airplanes with Cessna MLG P/N
9910136–8: inspect the MLG for conformity
with the key lock system installation
description in Figure 4 of the REIMS
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin
No. F406–56, dated April 12, 2005.
(2) Before further flight after any inspection
from (e)(1) of this AD where the key lock
system does not conform to the appropriate
installation description, install a key lock
system that conforms to the appropriate
installation description.
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(g) Refer to MCAI Direction generale de
l’aviation civile AD No. F–2005–065, dated
April 27, 2005, for related information.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model F406
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
any category.
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Reason
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use REIMS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406–56,
dated April 12, 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 REIMS AVIATION
´
INDUSTRIES, Aerodrome de Reims Prunay,
51360 Prunay, France, A l’attention du
Support Client; telephone: 03.26.48.46.53;
fax: 03.26.49.18.57.
(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 23, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27308; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–
14977; AD 2007–05–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Aircraft Engines (GE) CF34–
3A1/–3B/–3B1 Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action supersedes
emergency airworthiness directive (AD)
2007–04–51 that was sent previously to
all known U.S. owners and operators of
GE CF34–3A1/–3B/–3B1 turbofan
engines. That action required a onetime
visual and tactile inspection of certain
areas of certain serial number (SN) fan
disks for an arc-out defect, within 20
engine flight hours after the effective
date of that AD. This AD supersedes AD
2007–04–51 and adds eight SNs to the
list of suspect fan disks. This AD results
from GE discovering eight additional
SNs of fan disks suspected of having an
arc-out defect, and from the original
report that a GE CF34–3B1 turbofan
engine experienced an uncontained fan
disk failure during flight operation. We
are issuing this AD to prevent an
uncontained fan disk failure and
airplane damage.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 12, 2007. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as
of March 12, 2007.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by May 7, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26693 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-90-AD;
Amendment 39-14970; AD 2007-05-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406
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:
This AD is issued following a nose landing gear collapse during
takeoff roll. Several expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod was on several F406
airplanes not conforming with the installation approved by the
manufacturer.
There were two different landing gear actuator designs installed on the
Model F406 airplanes (Teijin Seiki and Cessna). The actuators used
different locking devices to retain the spherical rod-end to the
actuator rod. Use of the incorrect locking device could allow the
spherical rod-end to disconnect from the actuator rod. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 11, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 11,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; 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 8, 2007 (72
FR 672). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
This AD is issued following a nose landing gear collapse during
takeoff roll. Several expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod was on several F406
airplanes not conforming with the installation approved by the
manufacturer.
The MCAI requires:
As Main Landing Gear (MLG) actuator rod locking devices are
similar to the NLG ones, then MLG actuator locking devices shall
also be inspected.
This AD requires inspection of the NLG and MLG locking devices
and as requested their replacement to comply with the manufacturer's
approved design.
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 7 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 5 work-hours per product to
comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $20 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 $2,940, or
$420 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-05-09 REIMS AVIATION S.A.: Amendment 39-14970; Docket No. FAA-
2006-26693; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-90-AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April
11, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model F406 airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
This AD is issued following a nose landing gear collapse during
takeoff roll. Several expertises proved that the locking device of
the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) actuator rod was on several F406
airplanes not conforming with the installation approved by the
manufacturer.
There were two different landing gear actuator designs installed on
the Model F406 airplanes (Teijin Seiki and Cessna). The actuators
used different locking devices to retain the spherical rod-end to
the actuator rod. Use of the incorrect locking device could allow
the spherical rod-end to disconnect from the actuator rod, and
consequently the landing gear could collapse.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 3 months or 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
April 11, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first:
(i) For airplanes with Teijin Seiki Nose Landing Gear (NLG) P/N
9910139-9: inspect the NLG for conformity with the key lock system
installation description in Figure 1 of the REIMS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-56, dated April 12, 2005;
(ii) For airplanes with Cessna NLG P/N 9910139-9: inspect the
NLG for conformity with the key lock system installation description
in Figure 2 of the REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No.
F406-56, dated April 12, 2005;
(iii) For airplanes with Teijin Seiki Main Landing Gear (MLG) P/
N 9910136-8: inspect the MLG for conformity with the key lock system
installation description in Figure 3 of the REIMS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-56, dated April 12, 2005; and
(iv) For airplanes with Cessna MLG P/N 9910136-8: inspect the
MLG for conformity with the key lock system installation description
in Figure 4 of the REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No.
F406-56, dated April 12, 2005.
(2) Before further flight after any inspection from (e)(1) of
this AD where the key lock system does not conform to the
appropriate installation description, install a key lock system that
conforms to the appropriate installation description.
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: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; 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 Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation
civile AD No. F-2005-065, dated April 27, 2005, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No.
F406-56, dated April 12, 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 REIMS
AVIATION INDUSTRIES, A[eacute]rodrome de Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay,
France, A l'attention du Support Client; telephone: 03.26.48.46.53;
fax: 03.26.49.18.57.
(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 23, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-3835 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am]
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