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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 MCAI Departamento de
Aviacao Civil (DAC), which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, AD No. 2005–12–01; and
Aeromot SB No. 200–20–102, revision B,
dated January 23, 2006, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
14, 2007.
Terry L. Chasteen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28730; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–063–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN
International GSM 85 Servo Gearbox
Units
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
GARMIN International (GARMIN) GSM
85 servo gearbox units that are installed
on airplanes. This proposed AD would
require you to inspect the GSM 85 servo
gearbox for foreign object debris and
return the unit to the manufacturer for
replacement if you find debris. This
proposed AD results from reports of
certain GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox
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units that have foreign object debris
inside the assembly. We are proposing
this AD to detect and correct defective
GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox units,
which could result in jamming of the
gearbox. Jamming of the gearbox could
lead to the pilot having to apply
excessive manual force to control the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 22, 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, 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.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact GARMIN
International Inc., 1200 East 151st
Street, Olathe, KS 66062; telephone:
913–397–8200; fax: 913–397–8282.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Roger A. Souter, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification
Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316–
946–4134; fax: 316–946–4107; e-mail
address: roger.souter@faa.gov.
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–2007–28730; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–063–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
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information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received reports of certain
GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox units
having foreign object debris inside the
assembly. The debris was found during
installation and removal.
The GSM 85 servo gearbox extrusion
(housing) is composed primarily of
aluminum. The manufacturer
selectively uses a tumbling process to
deburr the housing, which resulted in
foreign object debris collecting in the
housing cavities.
We have determined that foreign
object debris inside the gear-assembly
housing may come loose causing the
GSM 85 servo gearbox to jam.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in the GSM 85 servo gearbox unit
becoming jammed. Jamming of the servo
gearbox could lead to the pilot having
to apply excessive manual force to
control the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed GARMIN
International, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision A, dated May 7, 2007;
GARMIN International, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 0713, Revision B, dated
May 18, 2007; GARMIN International,
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision
C, dated May 29, 2007; and GARMIN
International, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision D, dated June 13, 2007.
These service bulletins describe
procedures for inspecting the GSM 85
servo gearbox for foreign object debris
and returning the unit to the
manufacturer for replacement if debris
is found.
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 inspect the GSM 85 servo
gearbox for foreign object debris and
return the unit to the manufacturer for
replacement if you find debris.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 900 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
the proposed inspection:
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Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
Total cost on
U.S. operators
7 work-hours × $80 per hour = $560 ................................................
Not applicable .............................
$560
$504,000
For airplanes that would need to
replace the GSM 85 servo gearbox based
on the results of the proposed
inspection, we estimate the following
costs to set the torque value of the slipclutch breakaway required for
installation. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this replacement:
Labor cost per GSM 85 Servo Gearbox
Parts cost
Total cost per GSM 85
Servo Gearbox
.5 work-hours × $80 per hour = $40 ...............................................................
Not applicable ....................................
$40
Warranty credit will be given to the
extent specified in the service
information.
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 proposed 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) 647–5527) 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,
the FAA proposes 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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
GARMIN International: Docket No. FAA–
2007–28730; Directorate Identifier 2007–
CE–063–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
October 22, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the GSM 85 servo
gearbox units that are specified in paragraph
(c)(1) of this AD and are installed on
airplanes. These GSM 85 servo gearbox units
are installed in, but not limited to, airplanes
that are certificated in any category and
presented in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD:
(1) GSM 85 servo gearbox units, part
numbers (P/Ns): 011–00894–00, 011–00894–
02, 011–00894–04, 011–00894–06, 011–
00894–07, 011–00894–08, 011–00894–09,
011–00894–10, 011–00894–11, and 011–
00894–14.
(2) Airplanes with the GSM 85 servo
gearbox units installed (other aircraft could
have installations through other methods
such as field approval):
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Type certificate holder
Models
(i) Cessna Aircraft Company .................................................................................................................................
(ii) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation .......................................................................................................................
(iii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH ..................................................................................................................
(iv) Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing .....................................................................................................................
(v) Mooney Airplane Company, Inc .......................................................................................................................
182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H.
G36 and G58.
DA40 and DA40F.
350 and 400.
M20M and M20R.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of certain
GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox units that
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have foreign object debris inside the
assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct defective GARMIN GSM 85 servo
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gearbox units, which could result in jamming
of the servo gearbox. This jamming could
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lead to the pilot having to apply excessive
manual force to control the airplane.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Check the serial tag of the installed GSM 85
servo gearbox unit to determine the mod
level. The mod level marked on the serial tag
indicates if the GSM 85 servo gearbox unit is
already in compliance with this AD.
(i) If the serial tag on the installed GSM 85
servo gearbox unit for P/Ns 011–00894–00
or 011–00894–10 is marked at mod level 3,
no further action is required.
(ii) If the serial tag on the installed GSM 85
servo gearbox unit for P/Ns 011–00894–02,
011–00894–04, 011–00894–06, 011–00894–
07, 011–00894–08, 011–00894–09, 011–
00894–11, or 011–00894–14 is marked at
mod level 1, no further action is required.
(iii) If the serial tag on the above GSM servo
gearbox unit is not at mod level 1 or 3, then
go to paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
(2) If the serial tag on the GSM 85 servo gearbox for P/Ns specified in paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD is not marked at mod level 1 or mod
level 3 as applicable, inspect the servo gearbox for foreign object debris.
Check within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD
or within the next 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
Check following GARMIN International, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision A,
dated May 7, 2007; Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision B, dated May 18, 2007;
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision C,
dated May 29, 2007; or Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision D, dated June 13, 2007. If
the Mod Level of the P/Ns specified in
paragraph (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii) are at mod
level 1 and mod level 3, as applicable,
make an entry into the aircraft logbook
showing compliance with this portion of the
AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.9). 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 do this action.
Follow the Modification Instructions in
GARMIN International, Inc. Service Bulletin
No. 0713, Revision A, dated May 7, 2007;
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision B,
dated May 18, 2007; Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision C, dated May 29, 2007; or
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision D,
dated June 13, 2007.
Follow the Modification Instructions in
GARMIN International, Inc. Service Bulletin
No. 0713, Revision A, dated May 7, 2007;
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision B,
dated May 18, 2007; Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision C, dated May 29, 2007; or
Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision D,
dated June 13, 2007.
(3) If foreign object debris is found during the
inspection required in paragraph (e)(2) of this
AD, remove and return the GSM 85 servo
gearbox to the manufacturer for replacement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Wichita 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: Roger
A. Souter, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita
ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–4134;
fax: (316) 946–4107; e-mail address:
roger.souter@faa.gov. 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.
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Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information
referenced in this AD, contact GARMIN
International Inc., 1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, KS 66062; telephone: (913) 397–8200;
fax: (913) 397–8282. To view the AD docket,
go to U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is Docket No. FAA–2007–
28730; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–063–
AD.
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Within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
14, 2007.
Terry L. Chasteen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–16416 Filed 8–20–07; 8:45 am]
(BC)–C Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures (SIAP) at Helena Regional
Airport. The FAA is proposing this
action to enhance the safety and
management of aircraft operations at
Helena Regional Airport, Helena, MT.
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DATES:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
at 12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone
(202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA
Docket No. FAA–2007–28400; Airspace
Docket No. 07–ANM–11, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
Comments must be received on
or before October 5, 2007.
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28400; Airspace
Docket No. 07–ANM–11]
Proposed Amendment to Class E
Airspace; Helena, MT
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
modify Class E airspace at Helena, MT.
Additional controlled airspace is
necessary to accommodate aircraft using
a new Localizer (LOC) Back Course
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ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Area
Office, System Support Group, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057;
telephone (425) 917–6726.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28730; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-063-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GSM 85 Servo
Gearbox Units
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 GARMIN International (GARMIN) GSM 85 servo gearbox units that
are installed on airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to
inspect the GSM 85 servo gearbox for foreign object debris and return
the unit to the manufacturer for replacement if you find debris. This
proposed AD results from reports of certain GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox
units that have foreign object debris inside the assembly. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct defective GARMIN GSM 85 servo
gearbox units, which could result in jamming of the gearbox. Jamming of
the gearbox could lead to the pilot having to apply excessive manual
force to control the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 22,
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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, 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.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
GARMIN International Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062;
telephone: 913-397-8200; fax: 913-397-8282.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger A. Souter, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316-946-4134; fax: 316-946-4107;
e-mail address: roger.souter@faa.gov.
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-
2007-28730; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-063-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 reports of certain GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox
units having foreign object debris inside the assembly. The debris was
found during installation and removal.
The GSM 85 servo gearbox extrusion (housing) is composed primarily
of aluminum. The manufacturer selectively uses a tumbling process to
deburr the housing, which resulted in foreign object debris collecting
in the housing cavities.
We have determined that foreign object debris inside the gear-
assembly housing may come loose causing the GSM 85 servo gearbox to
jam.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the GSM 85 servo
gearbox unit becoming jammed. Jamming of the servo gearbox could lead
to the pilot having to apply excessive manual force to control the
airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed GARMIN International, Inc. Service Bulletin No.
0713, Revision A, dated May 7, 2007; GARMIN International, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 0713, Revision B, dated May 18, 2007; GARMIN
International, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 0713, Revision C, dated May
29, 2007; and GARMIN International, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 0713,
Revision D, dated June 13, 2007. These service bulletins describe
procedures for inspecting the GSM 85 servo gearbox for foreign object
debris and returning the unit to the manufacturer for replacement if
debris is found.
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 inspect the GSM 85 servo gearbox for foreign
object debris and return the unit to the manufacturer for replacement
if you find debris.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 900 airplanes in the
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed inspection:
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Total cost per Total cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost airplane operators
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7 work-hours x $80 per hour = $560........ Not applicable.............. $560 $504,000
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For airplanes that would need to replace the GSM 85 servo gearbox
based on the results of the proposed inspection, we estimate the
following costs to set the torque value of the slip-clutch breakaway
required for installation. We have no way of determining the number of
airplanes that may need this replacement:
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Total cost per GSM 85
Labor cost per GSM 85 Servo Gearbox Parts cost Servo Gearbox
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.5 work-hours x $80 per hour = $40.............. Not applicable.................... $40
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Warranty credit will be given to the extent specified in the
service information.
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 proposed 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) 647-5527)
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, the FAA proposes 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:
GARMIN International: Docket No. FAA-2007-28730; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-063-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by October 22, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the GSM 85 servo gearbox units that are
specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and are installed on
airplanes. These GSM 85 servo gearbox units are installed in, but
not limited to, airplanes that are certificated in any category and
presented in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD:
(1) GSM 85 servo gearbox units, part numbers (P/Ns): 011-00894-
00, 011-00894-02, 011-00894-04, 011-00894-06, 011-00894-07, 011-
00894-08, 011-00894-09, 011-00894-10, 011-00894-11, and 011-00894-
14.
(2) Airplanes with the GSM 85 servo gearbox units installed
(other aircraft could have installations through other methods such
as field approval):
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Type certificate holder Models
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(i) Cessna Aircraft Company.. 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H.
(ii) Hawker Beechcraft G36 and G58.
Corporation.
(iii) Diamond Aircraft DA40 and DA40F.
Industries GmbH.
(iv) Columbia Aircraft 350 and 400.
Manufacturing.
(v) Mooney Airplane Company, M20M and M20R.
Inc.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of certain GARMIN GSM 85 servo
gearbox units that have foreign object debris inside the assembly.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective GARMIN GSM 85
servo gearbox units, which could result in jamming of the servo
gearbox. This jamming could
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lead to the pilot having to apply excessive manual force to control
the airplane.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Check the serial tag of Check within the Check following
the installed GSM 85 servo next 100 hours time- GARMIN
gearbox unit to determine in-service (TIS) International, Inc.
the mod level. The mod after the effective Service Bulletin
level marked on the serial date of this AD or No. 0713, Revision
tag indicates if the GSM 85 within the next 3 A, dated May 7,
servo gearbox unit is months after the 2007; Service
already in compliance with effective date of Bulletin No. 0713,
this AD. this AD, whichever Revision B, dated
(i) If the serial tag on the occurs first. May 18, 2007;
installed GSM 85 servo Service Bulletin
gearbox unit for P/Ns 011- No. 0713, Revision
00894-00 or 011-00894-10 is C, dated May 29,
marked at mod level 3, no 2007; or Service
further action is required. Bulletin No. 0713,
(ii) If the serial tag on Revision D, dated
the installed GSM 85 servo June 13, 2007. If
gearbox unit for P/Ns 011- the Mod Level of
00894-02, 011-00894-04, 011- the P/Ns specified
00894-06, 011-00894-07, 011- in paragraph
00894-08, 011-00894-09, 011- (e)(1)(i) and
00894-11, or 011-00894-14 (e)(1)(ii) are at
is marked at mod level 1, mod level 1 and mod
no further action is level 3, as
required. applicable, make an
(iii) If the serial tag on entry into the
the above GSM servo gearbox aircraft logbook
unit is not at mod level 1 showing compliance
or 3, then go to paragraph with this portion
(e)(2) of this AD. of the AD in
accordance with
section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9). 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 do this
action.
(2) If the serial tag on the Within the next 100 Follow the
GSM 85 servo gearbox for P/ hours TIS after the Modification
Ns specified in paragraph effective date of Instructions in
(e)(1) of this AD is not this AD or within GARMIN
marked at mod level 1 or the next 3 calendar International, Inc.
mod level 3 as applicable, months after the Service Bulletin
inspect the servo gearbox effective date of No. 0713, Revision
for foreign object debris. this AD, whichever A, dated May 7,
occurs first. 2007; Service
Bulletin No. 0713,
Revision B, dated
May 18, 2007;
Service Bulletin
No. 0713, Revision
C, dated May 29,
2007; or Service
Bulletin No. 0713,
Revision D, dated
June 13, 2007.
(3) If foreign object debris Before further Follow the
is found during the flight after the Modification
inspection required in inspection required Instructions in
paragraph (e)(2) of this in paragraph (e)(2) GARMIN
AD, remove and return the of this AD. International, Inc.
GSM 85 servo gearbox to the Service Bulletin
manufacturer for No. 0713, Revision
replacement. A, dated May 7,
2007; Service
Bulletin No. 0713,
Revision B, dated
May 18, 2007;
Service Bulletin
No. 0713, Revision
C, dated May 29,
2007; or Service
Bulletin No. 0713,
Revision D, dated
June 13, 2007.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Wichita 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: Roger A. Souter, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-
4134; fax: (316) 946-4107; e-mail address: roger.souter@faa.gov.
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 GARMIN International Inc., 1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, KS 66062; telephone: (913) 397-8200; fax: (913) 397-8282. To
view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-2007-28730;
Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-063-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 14, 2007.
Terry L. Chasteen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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