Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series Airplanes, 21093-21095 [E7-8071]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Rules and Regulations this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA Aircraft, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 Airport Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023; telephone: (954) 893– 1400; fax: (954) 964–4141. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/ cfr/ibr-locations.html. incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. 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: 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: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 20, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–8003 Filed 4–27–07; 8:45 am] 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. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27208 Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–010–AD; Amendment 39–15040; AD 2007–09–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series 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: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with RULES The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the removal of a ‘‘quick release pin’’ not correctly indicated in the AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of emergency evacuation. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 4, 2007. On June 4, 2007 the Director of the Federal Register approved the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 March 9, 2007 (72 FR 10620). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that: The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the removal of a ‘‘quick release pin’’ not correctly indicated in the AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of emergency evacuation. Carry out the operational cheks/inspection/ modification: —Kit SB 128/A–1 applicable to aircraft model P68C. Serial numbers (S/N) 429, 434 and 435 are excluded; —Kit SB 128/A–2 applicable only to P68C aircraft with S/N 429, 434 and 435; —Kit SB 128/B applicable to aircraft model P68 Observer 2; —Kit SB 128/C applicable to aircraft model P68TC Observer; called for by the PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 21093 referenced Service Bulletin, in accordance with the procedures in there specified, within the terms set forth under ‘‘COMPLIANCE’’ of this AD. 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 highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 15 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2 workhours per product to comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. 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 $2,400 or $160 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 E:\FR\FM\30APR1.SGM 30APR1 21094 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Rules and Regulations § 39.13 2007–09–08 Vulcanair S.p.A. (Type certificate No. A31EU formerly held by Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A.): Amendment 39–15040; Docket No. FAA–2007–27208; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–010–AD. FAA AD Differences Regulatory Findings Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4, 2007. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 51: Structures. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the removal of a ‘‘quick release pin’’ not correctly indicated in the AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of emergency evacuation. Carry out the operational cheks/inspection/ modification: —Kit SB 128/A–1 applicable to aircraft model P68C. Serial numbers (S/N) 429, 434 and 435 are excluded; —Kit SB 128/A–2 applicable only to P68C aircraft with S/N 429, 434 and 435; —Kit SB 128/B applicable to aircraft model P68 Observer 2; —Kit SB 128/C applicable to aircraft model P68TC Observer; called for by the referenced Service Bulletin, in accordance with the procedures in there specified, within the terms set forth under ‘‘COMPLIANCE’’ of this AD. (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 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 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: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with RULES 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 [Amended] following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004. 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. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: I Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Models P68C, P68 Observer 2, and P68TC Observer airplanes, serial numbers 412 through 424 (except 418), 429, 434, and 435, certificated in any category. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions within 30 days after June 4, 2007 (the effective date of this AD): (1) For Model P68C airplanes, all serial numbers except 429, 434, and 435: Install Kit SB 128/A–1, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; (2) For Model P68C airplanes, serial numbers 429, 434, and 435: Install Kit SB 128/A–2 following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; (3) For Model P68 Observer 2 airplanes, all serial numbers: Install Kit SB 128/B, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; or (4) For Model P68TC Observer airplanes, all serial numbers: Install Kit SB 128/C, PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) Refer to MCAI Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile (ENAC), AD N. 2004–522, Rev. 0, dated December 20, 2004; and Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004, 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 Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples), 80026 Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: +39 081 5918172; e-mail: info@vulcanair.com; Internet: https://www.vulcanair.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. E:\FR\FM\30APR1.SGM 30APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 20, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–8071 Filed 4–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 38 [Docket No. RM05–5–003; Order No. 676– B] Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities Issued April 19, 2007. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Final rule. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is amending its regulations under the Federal Power Act to incorporate by reference revisions to the Coordinate Interchange business practice standards (WEQ–004) adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) on June 22, 2006. These standards identify the processes and communications necessary to coordinate energy transfers that cross boundaries between entities responsible for balancing load and generation. Incorporating these revised standards by reference into the Commission’s regulations will ensure that the Coordinate Interchange business practice standards incorporated by reference in the Commission’s regulations are compatible with the North American Electric Reliability Council’s Interchange Scheduling and Coordination Reliability Standards that the Commission approved as mandatory and enforceable Reliability Standards in Order No. 693. DATES: This Final Rule will become effective May 30, 2007. The incorporation of the standard is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on May 30, 2007. Implementation of the standards is required the later of the date on which the NERC standards become mandatory or the effective date of this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Schaub (technical issues), Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 6816. Kay Morice (technical issues), Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 6507. Gary D. Cohen (legal issues), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8321. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Before Commissioners: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman; Suedeen G. Kelly, Marc Spitzer, Philip D. Moeller, and Jon Wellinghoff. 1. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is amending its regulations under the Federal Power Act (FPA) 1 to incorporate by reference revisions to the Coordinate Interchange business practice standards (WEQ–004) adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) on June 22, 2006. These standards identify the processes and communications necessary to coordinate energy transfers that cross boundaries between entities responsible for balancing load and generation. I. Background 2. NAESB is a non-profit standards development organization established in January 2002 that serves as an industry forum for the development and promotion of business practice standards that promote an efficient marketplace for wholesale and retail natural gas and electricity. Since 1995, NAESB and its predecessor, the Gas Industry Standards Board, have been accredited members of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), complying with ANSI’s requirements that its standards reflect a consensus of the affected industries. 3. NAESB’s standards include business practices that streamline the transactional processes of the natural gas and electric industries, as well as communication protocols and related standards designed to improve the efficiency of communication within each industry. NAESB supports all four quadrants of the gas and electric industries—wholesale gas, wholesale electric, retail gas, and retail electric. All participants in the gas and electric industries are eligible to join NAESB and participate in standards development. 1 16 PO 00000 U.S.C. 791a, et seq. Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 21095 4. NAESB’s procedures are designed to ensure that all industry members can have input into the development of a standard, whether or not they are members of NAESB, and each standard NAESB adopts is supported by a consensus of the relevant industry segments. 5. The Coordinate Interchange business practice standards (WEQ–004) facilitate the transfer of electric energy between entities responsible for balancing load and generation (Balancing Authorities). The term ‘‘Interchange’’ in this context refers to energy transfers across boundaries between Balancing Authorities. The Coordinate Interchange business practice standards identify the processes needed to facilitate interchange transactions, and specify the arrangements and data to be communicated to the entity responsible for authorizing implementation of interchange transactions (Interchange Authority). 6. The revised Coordinate Interchange business practice standards (WEQ–004) being adopted in this Final Rule replace the earlier version of these standards previously incorporated by reference in the Commission’s regulations in Order No. 676.2 The standards that the Commission incorporated by reference into regulations in Order No. 676 were designed to be consistent with the Version 0 reliability standards of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) dealing with Coordinate Interchange. 7. In April, August, and November 2006, NERC filed proposed reliability standards for Commission approval under section 215 of the FPA, including Version 1 and Version 2 standards governing Interchange Scheduling and Coordination (INT Reliability Standards). 8. On June 22, 2006, the WEQ membership ratified revised Coordinate Interchange standards to keep the WEQ’s Coordinate Interchange business practices consistent with the applicable NERC INT Reliability Standards. On November 16, 2006, NAESB filed its revised Coordinate Interchange standards with the Commission. 9. On February 20, 2007, the Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to assure that the Commission’s business practice standards and reliability standards on Coordinate Interchange would continue 2 Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities, Order No. 676, 71 FR 26199 (May 4, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs., Regulations Preambles ¶ 31,216 (Apr. 25, 2006), reh’g denied, Order No. 676–A, 116 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2006). E:\FR\FM\30APR1.SGM 30APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 82 (Monday, April 30, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27208 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-010-AD; 
Amendment 39-15040; AD 2007-09-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series 
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:

    The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the 
removal of a ``quick release pin'' not correctly indicated in the 
AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the 
operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty 
or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of 
emergency evacuation.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 4, 2007.
    On June 4, 2007 the Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.

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: 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 March 9, 2007 (72 FR 
10620). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states that:

    The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the 
removal of a ``quick release pin'' not correctly indicated in the 
AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the 
operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty 
or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of 
emergency evacuation.
    Carry out the operational cheks/inspection/modification:

--Kit SB 128/A-1 applicable to aircraft model P68C. Serial numbers 
(S/N) 429, 434 and 435 are excluded;
--Kit SB 128/A-2 applicable only to P68C aircraft with S/N 429, 434 
and 435;
--Kit SB 128/B applicable to aircraft model P68 Observer 2;
--Kit SB 128/C applicable to aircraft model P68TC Observer; called 
for by the referenced Service Bulletin, in accordance with the 
procedures in there specified, within the terms set forth under 
``COMPLIANCE'' of this AD.

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 
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 15 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product to 
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is 
$80 per work-hour. 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 $2,400 or $160 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

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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

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:

2007-09-08 Vulcanair S.p.A. (Type certificate No. A31EU formerly 
held by Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A.): Amendment 39-
15040; Docket No. FAA-2007-27208; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-
010-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4, 
2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Models P68C, P68 Observer 2, and P68TC 
Observer airplanes, serial numbers 412 through 424 (except 418), 
429, 434, and 435, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 51: 
Structures.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the 
removal of a ``quick release pin'' not correctly indicated in the 
AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the 
operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty 
or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of 
emergency evacuation.
    Carry out the operational cheks/inspection/modification:

--Kit SB 128/A-1 applicable to aircraft model P68C. Serial numbers 
(S/N) 429, 434 and 435 are excluded;
--Kit SB 128/A-2 applicable only to P68C aircraft with S/N 429, 434 
and 435;
--Kit SB 128/B applicable to aircraft model P68 Observer 2;
--Kit SB 128/C applicable to aircraft model P68TC Observer; called 
for by the referenced Service Bulletin, in accordance with the 
procedures in there specified, within the terms set forth under 
``COMPLIANCE'' of this AD.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions within 30 days 
after June 4, 2007 (the effective date of this AD):
    (1) For Model P68C airplanes, all serial numbers except 429, 
434, and 435: Install Kit SB 128/A-1, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 
Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004;
    (2) For Model P68C airplanes, serial numbers 429, 434, and 435: 
Install Kit SB 128/A-2 following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants 
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004;
    (3) For Model P68 Observer 2 airplanes, all serial numbers: 
Install Kit SB 128/B, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants 
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; or
    (4) For Model P68TC Observer airplanes, all serial numbers: 
Install Kit SB 128/C, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants 
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004.

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, ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 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 Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC), 
AD N. 2004-522, Rev. 0, dated December 20, 2004; and Vulcanair 
S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated 
October 12, 2004, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service 
Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004, 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 
Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples), 80026 Italy; 
telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: +39 081 5918172; e-mail: 
info@vulcanair.com; Internet: https://www.vulcanair.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.


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    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 20, 2007.
Charles L. Smalley,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-8071 Filed 4-27-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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