Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes, 27766-27768 [07-2438]

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E7–9520 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27976; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–042–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace the pick-up collar support and nylon screws, of the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS), with a new design pick-up collar support and custom tension screws. This proposed AD results from a CDC report of an inflight CAPS activation where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. We are proposing this AD to correct pick-up collar support fasteners of the CAPS, which could result in the premature separation of the collar. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure). DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this proposed AD: • DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.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, E:\FR\FM\17MYP1.SGM 17MYP1 27767 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 95 / Thursday, May 17, 2007 / Proposed Rules Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instruction for submitting comments. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; telephone (218) 727– 2737; internet address: https:// www.cirrusdesign.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) 297–7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ‘‘FAA–2007–27976; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–042–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure). environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive concerning this proposed AD. Relevant Service Information We have reviewed CDC’s Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X–95–10 R2, Issued April 2, 2007, Revised: April 24, 2007. The service information describes procedures for replacing the pick-up collar support of the CAPS with a new design pick-up collar support and replacing the nylon screws with custom aluminum tension screws. Discussion We have received a CDC report of an in-flight CAPS activation where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. A CDC airplane in Australia had an engine failure and was making an off airport landing. The pilot activated the CAPS, and evidence indicates that the parachute was not properly extracted from the airplane. Testing indicates that the force of the CAPS rocket ignition and rocket blase may prematurely break the nylon pick up collar/support screws. When functioning properly the screws should not break until impacted by a flange at the rocket base. A prematurely separated collar/support may bind on the rocket as it slides down toward the flange at the base of the rocket. This may alter the direction of the rocket. Labor cost FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require you to do a replacement of the pick-up collar support and associated fastening screws of the CAPS. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 2,677 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the proposed replacement of the pick-up collar support of the CAPS: 2 work-hours × $80 per hour = $160 .................................................................................... jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSALS Note: CDC will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in Cirrus Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X–95–10 R2, Issued April 2, 2007, Revised: April 24, 2007. products identified in this rulemaking action. 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 We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 that the proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:03 May 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 Regulatory Findings PO 00000 Total cost per airplane Parts cost Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Total cost on U.S. operators $177 $473,829 $17 We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this porposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information 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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located at the street address stated 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, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, E:\FR\FM\17MYP1.SGM 17MYP1 27768 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 95 / Thursday, May 17, 2007 / Proposed Rules Comments Due Date PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (d) This AD results from a Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) report of an in-flight Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) activation where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. We are issuing this AD to correct pick-up collar support fasteners of the CAPS, which could result in the premature separation of the collar. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure). Affected ADs 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: (b) None. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 Unsafe Condition (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by June 18, 2007. the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Cirrus Design Corporation: Docket No. FAA– 2007–27976; Directorate Identifier 2007– CE–042–AD. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model SR20 airplanes, serial numbers (SN) 1005 through 1798, and Model SR22 airplanes, SN 0002 through 2437, that are certificated in any category. Compliance (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Actions Compliance Procedures Replace the pick-up collar support of the CAPS with the new design pick-up collar support and the two nylon collar support screws with new custom aluminum tension screws. One of the following must do the replacement: (1) A CDC trained and authorized parachute system technician who also holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic license; or (2) a CDC trained and authorized parachute system technician who is supervised by an A&P mechanic. Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), or within 60 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. Follow Cirrus Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X–95–10 R2, Issued April 2, 2007, Revised: April 24, 2007. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–8113; fax: (847) 297–7834. 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. Federal Aviation Administration Related Information jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSALS (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; telephone: (218) 727–2737; internet address: www.cirrusdesign.com. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC, or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA– 2007–27976; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE– 042–AD. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 11, 2007. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 07–2438 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:03 May 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27974; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–040–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: A nose landing gear leg failed in area of the nose gear leg pivot axle. This airplane was mostly operated on grass runways and training operations. This failure was based on a fatigue crack developed in the pivot axle. Material inspections figured out that this cracks may also develop on other serial No. pending the type of operation. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https:// dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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 this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– E:\FR\FM\17MYP1.SGM 17MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 95 (Thursday, May 17, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27766-27768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2438]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27976; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-042-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 
and SR22 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. 
This proposed AD would require you to replace the pick-up collar 
support and nylon screws, of the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System 
(CAPS), with a new design pick-up collar support and custom tension 
screws. This proposed AD results from a CDC report of an in-flight CAPS 
activation where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. We are 
proposing this AD to correct pick-up collar support fasteners of the 
CAPS, which could result in the premature separation of the collar. 
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute failing 
to successfully deploy (CAPS failure).

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this 
proposed AD:
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.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,

[[Page 27767]]

Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instruction for submitting comments.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; 
telephone (218) 727-2737; internet address: https://
www.cirrusdesign.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 
East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: 
(847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 297-7834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA-
2007-27976; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-042-AD'' at the beginning of 
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall 
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed 
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may 
amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received a CDC report of an in-flight CAPS activation where 
the parachute failed to successfully deploy. A CDC airplane in 
Australia had an engine failure and was making an off airport landing. 
The pilot activated the CAPS, and evidence indicates that the parachute 
was not properly extracted from the airplane.
    Testing indicates that the force of the CAPS rocket ignition and 
rocket blase may prematurely break the nylon pick up collar/support 
screws. When functioning properly the screws should not break until 
impacted by a flange at the rocket base. A prematurely separated 
collar/support may bind on the rocket as it slides down toward the 
flange at the base of the rocket. This may alter the direction of the 
rocket.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute 
failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure).

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed CDC's Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X-95-10 R2, 
Issued April 2, 2007, Revised: April 24, 2007.
    The service information describes procedures for replacing the 
pick-up collar support of the CAPS with a new design pick-up collar 
support and replacing the nylon screws with custom aluminum tension 
screws.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and 
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist 
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD 
would require you to do a replacement of the pick-up collar support and 
associated fastening screws of the CAPS.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 2,677 airplanes in 
the U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to do the proposed replacement of 
the pick-up collar support of the CAPS:

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                                                                                 Total cost per   Total cost on
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        airplane      U.S. operators
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2 work-hours x $80 per hour = $160...........................             $17             $177         $473,829
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    Note: CDC will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in 
Cirrus Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X-95-10 R2, Issued April 2, 
2007, Revised: April 24, 2007.

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 have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 that the proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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 porposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information 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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) 
is located at the street address stated 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, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator,

[[Page 27768]]

the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Cirrus Design Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2007-27976; Directorate 
Identifier 2007-CE-042-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) action by June 18, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model SR20 airplanes, serial numbers (SN) 
1005 through 1798, and Model SR22 airplanes, SN 0002 through 2437, 
that are certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) 
report of an in-flight Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) 
activation where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. We are 
issuing this AD to correct pick-up collar support fasteners of the 
CAPS, which could result in the premature separation of the collar. 
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute 
failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure).

Compliance

    (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless 
already done:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Actions                 Compliance            Procedures
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Replace the pick-up collar    Within the next 25    Follow Cirrus Alert
 support of the CAPS with      hours time-in-        Service Bulletin
 the new design pick-up        service (TIS), or     No. SB A2X-95-10
 collar support and the two    within 60 days,       R2, Issued April 2,
 nylon collar support screws   whichever occurs      2007, Revised:
 with new custom aluminum      first after the       April 24, 2007.
 tension screws. One of the    effective date of
 following must do the         this AD.
 replacement:
    (1) A CDC trained and
     authorized parachute
     system technician who
     also holds an Airframe
     and Powerplant (A&P)
     mechanic license; or
    (2) a CDC trained and
     authorized parachute
     system technician who
     is supervised by an A&P
     mechanic.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 
ATTN: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, 
Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; 
fax: (847) 297-7834. 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.

Related Information

    (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this 
AD, contact Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, 
Minnesota 55811; telephone: (218) 727-2737; internet address: 
www.cirrusdesign.com. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket 
Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC, or on the 
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-
2007-27976; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-042-AD.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 11, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 07-2438 Filed 5-16-07; 8:45 am]
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