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0985, dated December 2, 1991 or Revision 1,
dated September 15, 1998, or GE SB No.
CF6–50 S/B 72–0986, dated December 2,
1991 or Revision 1, dated September 15,
1998, before the effective date of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(j) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2004–0007, dated
December 15, 2004, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
(k) Contact Tara Chaidez, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: tara.chaidez@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7773; fax (781) 238–
7199, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use the General Electric
Company service information specified in
Table 1 of this AD to perform the rework and
installations required by this AD. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the documents
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listed in Table 1 of this AD in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact General Electric Company via
Lockheed Martin Technology Services, 10525
Chester Road, Suite C, Cincinnati, Ohio
45215, telephone (513) 672–8400, fax (513)
672–8422, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
FAA, New England Region, Office of the
Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive
Park, Burlington, MA; 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/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
TABLE 1.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin No.
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March 21, 2007.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 22, 2007.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10316 Filed 5–30–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28114; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–044–AD; Amendment
39–15076; AD 2007–11–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MORAVAN
a.s. Model Z242L Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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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 the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on
some Zlin Z 42 series airplanes has revealed
that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially
defined for the certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety
margins on aircraft operated in Utility (‘‘U’’)
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category; this Airworthiness Directive (AD)
mandates a modification of the Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) so as to limit the
permissible manoeuvres in ‘‘U’’ category
flights.
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
5, 2007.
On June 5, 2007 the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 2, 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: 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
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Revision
Date
holidays. The AD docket contains this
AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; 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
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
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Community, has issued Emergency AD
No: 2007–110–E, dated April 23, 2007
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on
some Zlin Z 42 series airplanes has revealed
that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially
defined for the certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety
margins on aircraft operated in Utility (‘‘U’’)
category; this Airworthiness Directive (AD)
mandates a modification of the Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) so as to limit the
permissible manoeuvres in ‘‘U’’ category
flights.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD.
Relevant Service Information
Moravan Aviation s.r.o. has issued
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z242L/49a,
dated February 15, 2007, which
incorporates the AFM revision 8, dated
November 24, 2006, which limits
certain maneuvers in Utility Category.
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by the State of
Design Authority and determined the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
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 have also 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 take precedence over
those copied from the MCAI.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule, because there is a risk of structural
damage in the wing area if the currently
allowed maneuvers in the Utility
Category are continued. It is imperative
that the required limitations take effect
immediately, so the operator is aware of
these changes and does not exceed the
new limits needed in order to maintain
the integrity of the structure. Therefore,
we determined that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable and
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in fewer than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–28114;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–044–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because 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
about this AD.
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
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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 that 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
2007–11–19 MORAVAN a.s.: Amendment
39–15076; Docket No. FAA–2007–28114;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–044–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective June 5, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model Z242L
airplanes, serial numbers 0490, 0541, and
0651 through 0659, certificated in any
category.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on
some Zlin Z 42 series airplanes has revealed
that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially
defined for the certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety
margins on aircraft operated in Utility (‘‘U’’)
category; this Airworthiness Directive (AD)
mandates a modification of the Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) so as to limit the
permissible manoeuvres in ‘‘U’’ category
flights.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within 10 days
after June 5, 2007 (the effective date of this
AD) modify the Limitations Section of the
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) following
Moravan Aviation s.r.o. Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007,
by incorporating AFM, revision 8, dated
November 24, 2006.
FAA AD Differences
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090. 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 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 European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No: 2007–
0110–E, dated April 23, 2007; and Moravan
Aviation s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin
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Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Moravan Aviation s.r.o.
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z242L/49a, dated
February 15, 2007, 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 Moravan Aviation s.r.o.,
ZLIN Service, 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic.
(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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EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 30,
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
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Francie Hope, System Support
Specialist, Western Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601
Lind Ave. SW., Renton, Washington
98056; telephone (425) 917–6721.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
On March 12, 2007, the FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing a Class E Airspace area at
St. Johns Industrial Air Park, St. Johns,
AZ (72 FR 10953). Additional controlled
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface is needed to
contain aircraft executing the RNAV
(GPS) SIAP to RWY 32 at St. Johns
Industrial Air Park, St. Johns, AZ.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
No comments to the proposal were
received.
Federal Aviation Administration
The Rule
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on May 22,
2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10237 Filed 5–30–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27072 Airspace
Docket No. 07–AWP–1]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of Class E Airspace; St.
Johns, AZ
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class
E airspace area at St. Johns, AZ. The
establishment of an Area Navigation
(RNAV) Global Positioning System
(GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
Procedure (SIAP) to Runway 32 at St.
Johns Industrial Air Park, St. Johns, AZ,
has made this action necessary.
Additional controlled airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface is needed to contain aircraft
executing the RNAV (GPS) IAP to RWY
32 at St. Johns Industrial Air Park makes
this proposal necessary. The intended
effect of this action is to provide
adequate controlled airspace for aircraft
executing the RNAV (GPS) SIAP to
RWY 32 at St. Johns Industrial Air Park,
St. Johns, AZ.
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This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
modifying the Class E airspace area at
St. Johns Industrial Air Park, St. Johns,
AZ. The establishment of an Area
Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
System (GPS) Standard Instrument
Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway
32 at St. Johns Industry Air Park, St.
Johns, AZ., has made this action
necessary.
Additional controlled airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface is needed to contain aircraft
executing the RNAV (GPS) SIAP to
RWY 32 at St. Johns Industrial Air Park,
St. Johns, AZ.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006,
and effective September 15, 2006, which
is Incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designation
listed in this document would be
published subsequently in this Order.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28114; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-044-AD;
Amendment 39-15076; AD 2007-11-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MORAVAN a.s. Model Z242L Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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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 the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on some Zlin Z 42 series
airplanes has revealed that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially defined for the
certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety margins on aircraft
operated in Utility (``U'') category; this Airworthiness Directive
(AD) mandates a modification of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) so
as to limit the permissible manoeuvres in ``U'' category flights.
This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 5, 2007.
On June 5, 2007 the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 2, 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: 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 AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4059; 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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European
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Community, has issued Emergency AD No: 2007-110-E, dated April 23, 2007
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on some Zlin Z 42 series
airplanes has revealed that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially defined for the
certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety margins on aircraft
operated in Utility (``U'') category; this Airworthiness Directive
(AD) mandates a modification of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) so
as to limit the permissible manoeuvres in ``U'' category flights.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD.
Relevant Service Information
Moravan Aviation s.r.o. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin
Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007, which incorporates the AFM revision
8, dated November 24, 2006, which limits certain maneuvers in Utility
Category. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
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 have also 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 take
precedence over those copied from the MCAI.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule, because
there is a risk of structural damage in the wing area if the currently
allowed maneuvers in the Utility Category are continued. It is
imperative that the required limitations take effect immediately, so
the operator is aware of these changes and does not exceed the new
limits needed in order to maintain the integrity of the structure.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-28114; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-044-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because 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 about this AD.
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 that 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-11-19 MORAVAN a.s.: Amendment 39-15076; Docket No. FAA-2007-
28114; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-044-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 5,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model Z242L airplanes, serial numbers
0490, 0541, and 0651 through 0659, certificated in any category.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time
Limits.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Installation of G-load monitoring units on some Zlin Z 42 series
airplanes has revealed that certain aircraft during aerobatic
manoeuvres exceeded the limit loads initially defined for the
certification.
As a consequence to restore the safety margins on aircraft
operated in Utility (``U'') category; this Airworthiness Directive
(AD) mandates a modification of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) so
as to limit the permissible manoeuvres in ``U'' category flights.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within 10 days after June 5, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD) modify the Limitations Section of the
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) following Moravan Aviation s.r.o.
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007, by
incorporating AFM, revision 8, dated November 24, 2006.
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, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090. 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
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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD
No: 2007-0110-E, dated April 23, 2007; and Moravan Aviation s.r.o.
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Moravan Aviation s.r.o. Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z242L/49a, dated February 15, 2007, 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
Moravan Aviation s.r.o., ZLIN Service, 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic.
(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 May 22, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10237 Filed 5-30-07; 8:45 am]
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