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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
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
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2007–08–06 British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft: Amendment 39–15023; Docket
No. FAA–2007–27070; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–003–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective May 18, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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(c) This AD applies to Models HP.137
Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200,
Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model
3201 airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
This Airworthiness Directive * * * is
published in order to maintain the structural
integrity of the applicable aircraft. The
Service Bulletin provides life limits for
critical landing gear components. Failure of
such items could lead to unsafe conditions.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within 60 days
after May 18, 2007 (the effective date of this
AD), comply with the requirements given in
BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream
Series 3100 and 3200 Service Bulletin 32–
JA981042 Rev 5, dated November 1, 2005.
Note 1: The compliance times of this AD
are presented in cycles (landings) since new
(CSN). If you do not keep the total CSN, then
you may multiply the total number of
airplane hours time-in-service by 0.75.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: We
allow a different method for calculating the
CSN of a component listed in this AD.
Other FAA AD Provisions
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
§ 39.13
Applicability
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(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 FAAapproved 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.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2006–0087,
dated April 18, 2006, and BAE Systems
British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and
3200 Service Bulletin 32–JA981042 Rev 5,
dated November 1, 2005, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use BAE Systems British
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200
Service Bulletin 32–JA981042 Rev 5, dated
November 1, 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 Customer Information
Department, BAE Systems, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland; telephone: (01292) 675207; fax:
(01292) 675704.
(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 April
6, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–6913 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27109; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–005–AD; Amendment
39–15024; AD 2007–08–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives;
´
LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACION
(LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data
Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10
Previously Held by The New Piper
Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA–25, PA–25–
235, and PA–25–260 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)
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issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI references
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A.
Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated
May 10, 2006, which describes the
unsafe condition as:
REAR AND FORWARD SUPPORTS OF
BOTH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
MODIFICATION. It have been found on
several of the affected airplanes some severe
corrosion and cracks in both supports. The
probable cause for those failures is the
accumulation of steam or application
products vapors.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
18, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 18, 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: Mr.
Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4145; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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
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14:52 Apr 12, 2007
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apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on February 14, 2007 (72 FR
6982). That NPRM proposed to require
compliance with Service Bulletin No.
25/53/03 issued by Latinoamericana de
´
Aviacion S.A. in order to detect cracks,
evidence of corrosion or any other
anomalies on support tubes of the
horizontal stabilizer.
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 a U.S.
court of law. In making these changes,
we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the
MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are described in a
separate paragraph of the AD. These
requirements, if any, take precedence
over the actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
1,144 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 10 workhours per product to comply with this
AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $845 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
$1,881,880, or $1,645 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
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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
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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
2007–08–07 LATINOAMERICANA DE
´
AVIACION (LAVIA) S.A. (Type
Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No.
2A10 previously held by The New Piper
Aircraft, Inc.): Amendment 39–15024;
Docket No. FAA–2007–27109;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–005–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective May 18, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models PA–25, PA–
25–235, and PA–25–260, all serial numbers
up to LA–260–06008, certificated in any
category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 55: Stabilizers.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) references
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006,
which states:
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REAR AND FORWARD SUPPORTS OF
BOTH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
MODIFICATION. It has been found on
several of the affected airplanes some severe
corrosion and cracks in both supports. The
probable cause for those failures is the
accumulation of steam or application
products vapors.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Upon accumulating 1,500 hours timein-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours
TIS after May 18, 2007 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs later, do the
operations as specified in the paragraph
‘‘ACTIONS,’’ subparagraph ‘‘INITIAL’’ of
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006.
Repetitively inspect thereafter every 100
hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs
first, until the modification specified in
paragraph ‘‘ACTIONS,’’ subparagraph
‘‘DEFINITIVE’’ of Latinoamericana de
´
Aviacion S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03,
dated May 10, 2006, is done.
(2) If any evidence of cracks, signs of
corrosion, or any other discrepancy is
detected during any inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
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flight, disassemble both horizontal stabilizers
and conduct a detailed inspection on the
surface of both supports and take corrective
action. Use paragraph ‘‘ACTIONS,’’
subparagraph ‘‘DEFINITIVE’’ of
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006.
(3) After incorporating the modification
specified in paragraph ‘‘ACTIONS,’’
subparagraph ‘‘DEFINITIVE’’ of
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006,
no further action is required.
(4) Upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS
after May 18, 2007 (the effective date of this
AD), modify both horizontal stabilizers as
specified in paragraph ‘‘ACTIONS,’’
subparagraph ‘‘DEFINITIVE’’ of
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006,
unless already done. Incorporating this
modification terminates the repetitive
inspection requirement in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD.
(5) As a terminating action to the
inspection requirements of this AD, the
modification to both horizontal stabilizers
specified in paragraph ‘‘ACTIONS,’’
subparagraph ‘‘DEFINITIVE’’ of
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006,
may be incorporated at any time after the
effective date of this AD and before the time
required in paragraph (f)(4) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN:
Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4145; 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
´
(h) Refer to MCAI Direccion Nacional de
Aeronavegabilidad AD No. RA 2006–06–01,
Rev. 1 LAVIA S.A., Amendment No. 39/03–
041, dated November 17, 2006; and
´
Latinoamericana de Aviacion S.A. Service
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Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006,
for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Latinoamericana de
´
Aviacion S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03,
dated May 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 Latinoamericana de
´
Aviacion S.A., Hangar No. 1 Aeropuerto ‘‘El
Plumerillo’’ sur, Las Heras-MendozaArgentina—CP 5541; telephone: 0054–261–
4489198; e-mail: laviasa@hotmail.com.
(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 April
6, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–6929 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26719; Airspace
Docket No. 06–AAL–41]
Revision of Class E Airspace; Valdez,
AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action revises Class E
airspace at Valdez, AK to provide
adequate controlled airspace to contain
aircraft executing Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAPs). The FAA
Instrument Flight Procedures
Production and Maintenance Branch
has drafted two new SIAPs for the
Valdez Pioneer Field Airport at Valdez,
AK. This rule results in the revision of
Class E airspace upward from 700 feet
(ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at
Valdez, AK.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 5,
2007. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27109; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-005-AD;
Amendment 39-15024; AD 2007-08-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACI[Oacute]N
(LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10
Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-
235, and PA-25-260 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)
[[Page 18567]]
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI references
Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03,
dated May 10, 2006, which describes the unsafe condition as:
REAR AND FORWARD SUPPORTS OF BOTH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
MODIFICATION. It have been found on several of the affected
airplanes some severe corrosion and cracks in both supports. The
probable cause for those failures is the accumulation of steam or
application products vapors.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 18, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 18, 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: Mr. Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; 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 February 14, 2007
(72 FR 6982). That NPRM proposed to require compliance with Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03 issued by Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A.
in order to detect cracks, evidence of corrosion or any other anomalies
on support tubes of the horizontal stabilizer.
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 a U.S. court of
law. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the MCAI and related service
information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements, if
any, take precedence over the actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 1,144 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 10 work-hours per
product to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-
hour. Required parts will cost about $845 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
$1,881,880, or $1,645 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,
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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:
2007-08-07 LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACI[Oacute]N (LAVIA) S.A. (Type
Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 previously held by The
New Piper Aircraft, Inc.): Amendment 39-15024; Docket No. FAA-2007-
27109; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-005-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 18,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260,
all serial numbers up to LA-260-06008, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 55:
Stabilizers.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
references Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin
No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006, which states:
REAR AND FORWARD SUPPORTS OF BOTH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
MODIFICATION. It has been found on several of the affected airplanes
some severe corrosion and cracks in both supports. The probable
cause for those failures is the accumulation of steam or application
products vapors.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Upon accumulating 1,500 hours time-in-service (TIS) or
within the next 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007 (the effective date
of this AD), whichever occurs later, do the operations as specified
in the paragraph ``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph ``INITIAL'' of
Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/
03, dated May 10, 2006. Repetitively inspect thereafter every 100
hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first, until the
modification specified in paragraph ``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph
``DEFINITIVE'' of Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006, is done.
(2) If any evidence of cracks, signs of corrosion, or any other
discrepancy is detected during any inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, disassemble both
horizontal stabilizers and conduct a detailed inspection on the
surface of both supports and take corrective action. Use paragraph
``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph ``DEFINITIVE'' of Latinoamericana de
Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10,
2006.
(3) After incorporating the modification specified in paragraph
``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph ``DEFINITIVE'' of Latinoamericana de
Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10,
2006, no further action is required.
(4) Upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS after May 18, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD), modify both horizontal stabilizers as
specified in paragraph ``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph ``DEFINITIVE'' of
Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/
03, dated May 10, 2006, unless already done. Incorporating this
modification terminates the repetitive inspection requirement in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(5) As a terminating action to the inspection requirements of
this AD, the modification to both horizontal stabilizers specified
in paragraph ``ACTIONS,'' subparagraph ``DEFINITIVE'' of
Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service Bulletin No. 25/53/
03, dated May 10, 2006, may be incorporated at any time after the
effective date of this AD and before the time required in paragraph
(f)(4) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Sarjapur
Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; 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
(h) Refer to MCAI Direcci[oacute]n Nacional de Aeronavegabilidad
AD No. RA 2006-06-01, Rev. 1 LAVIA S.A., Amendment No. 39/03-041,
dated November 17, 2006; and Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A.
Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 10, 2006, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A. Service
Bulletin No. 25/53/03, dated May 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
Latinoamericana de Aviaci[oacute]n S.A., Hangar No. 1 Aeropuerto
``El Plumerillo'' sur, Las Heras-Mendoza-Argentina--CP 5541;
telephone: 0054-261-4489198; e-mail: laviasa@hotmail.com.
(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 April 6, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6929 Filed 4-12-07; 8:45 am]
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