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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30,
2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10993 Filed 6–8–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27708; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–027–AD; Amendment
39–15083; AD 2007–12–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final Rule.
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 an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
From airplanes that have installed the
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Optional Design Change
¨
(OAM) No. 42–056, three in-service failures
of the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have
been reported. These failures have led to the
inability to supply the complete auxilliary
fuel quantity to the main tanks and the
collapse of the auxilliary tank. It is suspected
that the vent lines were obstructed either by
ice accretion under certain climatic
conditions or by blockage of the vent valves
because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting
system and damaged auxiliary fuel tanks may
lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel
spillage into the nacelle.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
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This AD becomes effective July
16, 2007.
On July 16, 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:
DATES:
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 April 13, 2007 (72 FR
18600). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states that:
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Date
April 12, 2007.
April 12, 2007.
April 12, 2007.
From airplanes that have installed the
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Optional Design Change
¨
(OAM) No 42–056, three in-service failures of
the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have
been reported. These failures have led to the
inability to supply the complete auxilliary
fuel quantity to the main tanks and the
collapse of the auxilliary tank. It is suspected
that the vent lines were obstructed either by
ice accretion under certain climatic
conditions or by blockage of the vent valves
because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting
system and damaged auxiliary fuel tanks may
lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel
spillage into the nacelle.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to
check for proper operation the auxiliary fuel
tank venting system, and check for damage
the fuel tanks’ structure.
This AD also requires installation of
ventilation holes in the filler caps’ fitting and
introduction of a temporary revision into the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
47 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. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$7,520, or $160 per product.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the
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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.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to
check for proper operation the auxiliary fuel
tank venting system, and check for damage
to the fuel tanks’ structure.
This AD also requires installation of
ventilation holes in the filler caps’ fitting and
introduction of a temporary revision into the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Actions and Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2007–12–05 Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH: Amendment 39–15083; Docket
No. FAA–2007–27708; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–027–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 16, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model DA 42
airplanes; serial numbers 42.015, 42.028,
42.036, 42.044, 42.055, 42.059, 42.062,
42.067, 42.069, 42.075 through 42.100,
42.105, 42.106, 42.108, 42.114, 42.115,
42.117 through 42.122, and 42.124;
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
From airplanes that have installed the
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Optional Design Change
¨
(OAM) No. 42–056, three in-service failures
of the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have
been reported. These failures have led to the
inability to supply the complete auxilliary
fuel quantity to the main tanks and the
collapse of the auxilliary tank. It is suspected
that the vent lines were obstructed either by
ice accretion under certain climatic
conditions or by blockage of the vent valves
because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting
system and damaged auxiliary fuel tanks may
lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel
spillage into the nacelle.
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(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions within the next 30 days after July 16,
2007 (the effective date of this AD):
(1) Inspect and modify the auxiliary fuel
tank system following Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI–MSB–
42–032, dated January 23, 2007, as referenced
in Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB–42–
032/1, dated January 24, 2007.
(2) Incorporate Doc. No. 7.02.01, Section
05–20–00, page 68a of Diamond Aircraft DA
42 AMM Temporary Revision AMM–TR–
¨
OAM–42–056f, dated January 23, 2007, into
the Airworthiness Limitations documents of
the FAA-approved maintenance program
(e.g., maintenance manual). The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.7) may insert the information specified in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD into the
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
manual). Make an entry into the aircraft
records showing compliance with this
portion of the AD in accordance with section
43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 43.9).
Note 1: Doc. No. 7.02.01, Section 05–20–
00, page 68a of Diamond Aircraft DA 42
¨
AMM Temporary Revision AMM–TR–OAM–
42–056f, dated January 23, 2007, specifies
additional repetitive inspections for the
auxiliary tank vent system.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: 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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4145; 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 FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
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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.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Related Information
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 727 Airplanes
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No: 2007–0047,
dated February 23, 2007; Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. MSB–42–032/1, dated January 24, 2007;
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work
Instruction WI–MSB–42–032, dated January
23, 2007; and Diamond Aircraft DA 42 AMM
¨
Temporary Revision AMM–TR–OAM–42–
056f, dated January 23, 2007, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI–MSB–
42–032, dated January 23, 2007, as referenced
in Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB–42–
032/1, dated January 24, 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 Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH, N.A. Otto-Strabe 5, A–2700 Wiener
Neustadt; telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax:
+43 2622 26780; e-mail:
office@diamond-air.at.
(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
29, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21434; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–75–AD; Amendment 39–
15092; AD 2007–12–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This AD
requires repetitive inspections for cracks
of the body skin, doubler, and bear strap
at the forward edge of the upper and
lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry
door, related investigative actions, and
corrective action if necessary. This AD
also requires a preventive modification.
This AD results from reports of skin and
bear strap cracks at hinge cutouts of the
forward entry door. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in the
skin, doubler, and bear strap at the
hinge cutouts of the forward entry door,
which could result in rapid
decompression of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
16, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of July 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6577; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
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through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to all Boeing Model 727 airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 14, 2005 (70
FR 34405). That NPRM proposed to
require repetitive inspections for cracks
of the body skin, doubler, and bear strap
at the forward edge of the upper and
lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry
door, related investigative actions, and
corrective action if necessary. That
NPRM also proposed to require a
preventive modification.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Request To Refer to Latest Revision of
Service Bulletin
Boeing requests that we refer to
Boeing Service Bulletin 727–53A0198,
Revision 3, dated October 2, 2006, in the
NPRM (Revision 2, dated October 30,
2003, was the latest version of the
service bulletin at the time the NPRM
was issued and was referred to as the
appropriate source of service
information for doing the actions
specified in the NPRM). Boeing states
that Revision 3 of the service bulletin
clarifies details described in the NPRM
but does not increase the scope of the
final rule. Boeing concludes that use of
Revision 3 would necessitate fewer
clarifying comments.
We have reviewed Revision 3 of the
service bulletin and concur with
Boeing’s assessment. Revision 3
provides the following information:
• Corrects and clarifies fastener
symbols in Figures 2, 4, 5, and 6, and
revises the fastener code ‘‘F’’ to ‘‘D’’
where applicable.
• Changes fastener part numbers and
quantities in the Materials section to
agree with data specified in Figures 2,
4, 5, and 6.
• Adds more data to Paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ and Table 1 in Appendix
A to give more detail about airplane
conditions, thresholds, and subsequent
work.
• Clarifies inspection and repeat
inspection data in paragraph 3.B. of the
Work Instructions.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27708; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-027-AD;
Amendment 39-15083; AD 2007-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model
DA 42 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:
From airplanes that have installed the Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Optional Design Change (O[Auml]M) No. 42-056, three in-service
failures of the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have been
reported. These failures have led to the inability to supply the
complete auxilliary fuel quantity to the main tanks and the collapse
of the auxilliary tank. It is suspected that the vent lines were
obstructed either by ice accretion under certain climatic conditions
or by blockage of the vent valves because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting system and damaged
auxiliary fuel tanks may lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel spillage into the nacelle.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 16, 2007.
On July 16, 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 April 13, 2007 (72
FR 18600). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states that:
From airplanes that have installed the Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Optional Design Change (O[Auml]M) No 42-056, three in-service
failures of the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have been
reported. These failures have led to the inability to supply the
complete auxilliary fuel quantity to the main tanks and the collapse
of the auxilliary tank. It is suspected that the vent lines were
obstructed either by ice accretion under certain climatic conditions
or by blockage of the vent valves because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting system and damaged
auxiliary fuel tanks may lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel spillage into the nacelle.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to check for proper
operation the auxiliary fuel tank venting system, and check for
damage the fuel tanks' structure.
This AD also requires installation of ventilation holes in the
filler caps' fitting and introduction of a temporary revision into
the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 47 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. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
AD to the U.S. operators to be $7,520, 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 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
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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:
2007-12-05 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Amendment 39-15083;
Docket No. FAA-2007-27708; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-027-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 16,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model DA 42 airplanes; serial numbers
42.015, 42.028, 42.036, 42.044, 42.055, 42.059, 42.062, 42.067,
42.069, 42.075 through 42.100, 42.105, 42.106, 42.108, 42.114,
42.115, 42.117 through 42.122, and 42.124; certificated in any
category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
From airplanes that have installed the Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Optional Design Change (OA4M) No. 42-056, three in-service failures
of the auxiliary fuel tank venting system have been reported. These
failures have led to the inability to supply the complete auxilliary
fuel quantity to the main tanks and the collapse of the auxilliary
tank. It is suspected that the vent lines were obstructed either by
ice accretion under certain climatic conditions or by blockage of
the vent valves because of fuel contaminants.
Undetected malfunctions of the venting system and damaged
auxiliary fuel tanks may lead to a lower usable fuel quantity,
subsequent fuel starvation and/or fuel spillage into the nacelle.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to check for proper
operation the auxiliary fuel tank venting system, and check for
damage to the fuel tanks' structure.
This AD also requires installation of ventilation holes in the
filler caps' fitting and introduction of a temporary revision into
the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions within the
next 30 days after July 16, 2007 (the effective date of this AD):
(1) Inspect and modify the auxiliary fuel tank system following
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB-42-032,
dated January 23, 2007, as referenced in Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-42-032/1, dated January 24,
2007.
(2) Incorporate Doc. No. 7.02.01, Section 05-20-00, page 68a of
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 AMM Temporary Revision AMM-TR-O[Auml]M-42-
056f, dated January 23, 2007, into the Airworthiness Limitations
documents of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
manual). The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may insert the information specified in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD into the maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). Make an entry into the aircraft records showing
compliance with this portion of the AD in accordance with section
43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
Note 1: Doc. No. 7.02.01, Section 05-20-00, page 68a of Diamond
Aircraft DA 42 AMM Temporary Revision AMM-TR-O[Auml]M-42-056f, dated
January 23, 2007, specifies additional repetitive inspections for
the auxiliary tank vent system.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: 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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; 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
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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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No:
2007-0047, dated February 23, 2007; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-42-032/1, dated January 24, 2007;
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB-42-032,
dated January 23, 2007; and Diamond Aircraft DA 42 AMM Temporary
Revision AMM-TR-O[Auml]M-42-056f, dated January 23, 2007, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work
Instruction WI-MSB-42-032, dated January 23, 2007, as referenced in
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-
42-032/1, dated January 24, 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
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[beta]e 5, A-2700
Wiener Neustadt; telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; e-
mail: office@diamond-air.at.
(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 29, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10744 Filed 6-8-07; 8:45 am]
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