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issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–29317; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–079–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172
and 182 series airplanes that are
equipped with the BRS–172 and BRS–
182 Parachute System. This proposed
AD would require the replacement of
the pick-up collar support and nylon
screws for the BRS–172 and BRS–182
Parachute System. This proposed AD
results from notification by Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS) that the
pick-up collar assembly may
prematurely move off the launch tube
and adversely affect rocket trajectory
during deployment. We are proposing
this AD to prevent premature separation
of the collar. This condition could result
in the parachute failing to successfully
deploy.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 3, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
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SUMMARY:
• 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.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport
Road, South Saint Paul, MN 55075–
3551; telephone: (651) 457–7491; fax:
(651) 457–8651.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Michalik, Senior Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon
Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018;
telephone: (847) 294–7135; fax: (847)
294–7834; e-mail:
gregory.michalik@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–2007–29317; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–079–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://
www.regulations.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 been notified by Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc. of a concern
similar to that which prompted AD
2007–14–03, dated August 16, 2007, on
the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System
(CAPS), where the parachute failed to
successfully deploy. Testing indicates
that the force of the rocket ignition and
rocket blast may prematurely break the
nylon pick up collar/support screws.
When functioning properly the screws
should not break until impacted by a
flange at the rocket base. A prematurely
separated collar/support may bind on
the rocket as it slides down toward the
flange at the base of the rocket. This
may alter the direction of the rocket.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in the parachute failing to
successfully deploy upon activation.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Ballistic Recovery
Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 07–
01, dated June 8, 2007; and SB 07–02,
dated June 8, 2007. The service
information describes procedures for the
replacement of the pick-up collar
support and screws.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design. This proposed AD would
require the replacement of the pick-up
collar support and screws for the BRS–
172 and BRS–182 Parachute System.
The BRS–172 and BRS–182 Parachute
System could also be installed on
Cessna 150 series airplanes and
Symphony Aircraft Industries Models
OMF–100–160 and SA 160 airplanes.
The corrective actions proposed in this
NPRM are specific to the Cessna 172
and 182 series airplanes. We are
evaluating these other BRS installations
and, based on this evaluation, may
consider additional rulemaking on this
subject.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 54 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
the proposed modification:
Total cost per
airplane
Labor cost
Parts cost
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$80
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Note: BRS will provide warranty credit to
the extent noted in Ballistic Recovery
Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 07–01 and
SB 07–02, both dated June 8, 2007.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this 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://www.regulations.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:
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following
airplane models, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category, that are
equipped with:
(1) BRS–172 Parachute System installed
via Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA01679CH, or
(2) BRS–182 Parachute System installed
via STC SA01999CH.
Cessna 172 models
172 ............................
172A ..........................
172B ..........................
172C ..........................
172D ..........................
172E ..........................
172F (USAF T–41A)
172G .........................
172H (USAF T–41A)
172I ...........................
172K ..........................
172L ..........................
172M .........................
172N ..........................
172P ..........................
172Q .........................
172R ..........................
172S ..........................
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:
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA–
2007–29317; Directorate Identifier 2007–
CE–079–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
December 3, 2007.
Cessna 182 models
182
182A
182B
182C
182D
182E
182F
182G
182H
182J
182K
182L
182M
182N
182P
182Q
182R
182S
182T
R182
T182
TR182
T182T
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from notification by
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS) that
the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely
move off the launch tube and adversely affect
rocket trajectory during deployment. We are
issuing this AD to prevent premature
separation of the collar. This condition could
result in the parachute failing to successfully
deploy.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Compliance
Procedures
Remove and replace the pick-up collar support
and two retaining screws.
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Actions
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after
the effective date of this AD.
(i) For Cessna Model 172 airplanes follow
BRS SB 07–01, dated June 8, 2007.
(ii) For Cessna Model 182 airplanes, follow
BRS SB 07–02, dated June 8, 2007.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, 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: Gregory
Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–7135;
fax: (847) 294–7834; e-mail:
gregory.michalik@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.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075–3551;
telephone: (651) 457–7491; fax: (651) 457–
8651. 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://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is Docket No. FAA–
2007–29317; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–
079–AD.
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Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information
referenced in this AD, contact Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road,
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October 26, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor
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the claimant files the CWC, if he or she
qualifies for benefits under the UC law
of that State on the basis of combined
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when either the CWC claimant does not
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he or she files the CWC or the claimant
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and
182 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 series airplanes that
are equipped with the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System. This
proposed AD would require the replacement of the pick-up collar support
and nylon screws for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System. This
proposed AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery Systems,
Inc. (BRS) that the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely move off
the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory during
deployment. We are proposing this AD to prevent premature separation of
the collar. This condition could result in the parachute failing to
successfully deploy.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road, South Saint Paul,
MN 55075-3551; telephone: (651) 457-7491; fax: (651) 457-8651.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Michalik, Senior Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018;
telephone: (847) 294-7135; fax: (847) 294-7834; e-mail:
gregory.michalik@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-
2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-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://
www.regulations.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 been notified by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. of a
concern similar to that which prompted AD 2007-14-03, dated August 16,
2007, on the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS), where the
parachute failed to successfully deploy. Testing indicates that the
force of the rocket ignition and rocket blast may prematurely break the
nylon pick up collar/support screws. When functioning properly the
screws should not break until impacted by a flange at the rocket base.
A prematurely separated collar/support may bind on the rocket as it
slides down toward the flange at the base of the rocket. This may alter
the direction of the rocket.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute
failing to successfully deploy upon activation.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins
SB 07-01, dated June 8, 2007; and SB 07-02, dated June 8, 2007. The
service information describes procedures for the replacement of the
pick-up collar support and screws.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD
would require the replacement of the pick-up collar support and screws
for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System.
The BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute System could also be installed on
Cessna 150 series airplanes and Symphony Aircraft Industries Models
OMF-100-160 and SA 160 airplanes. The corrective actions proposed in
this NPRM are specific to the Cessna 172 and 182 series airplanes. We
are evaluating these other BRS installations and, based on this
evaluation, may consider additional rulemaking on this subject.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 54 airplanes in the
U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $80 per hour = $80.............. N/A............................. $80 $4,320
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Note: BRS will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in
Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 07-01 and SB
07-02, both dated June 8, 2007.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this 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://www.regulations.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:
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by December 3, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category, that are equipped with:
(1) BRS-172 Parachute System installed via Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA01679CH, or
(2) BRS-182 Parachute System installed via STC SA01999CH.
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Cessna 172 models Cessna 182 models
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172....................................... 182
172A...................................... 182A
172B...................................... 182B
172C...................................... 182C
172D...................................... 182D
172E...................................... 182E
172F (USAF T-41A)......................... 182F
172G...................................... 182G
172H (USAF T-41A)......................... 182H
172I...................................... 182J
172K...................................... 182K
172L...................................... 182L
172M...................................... 182M
172N...................................... 182N
172P...................................... 182P
172Q...................................... 182Q
172R...................................... 182R
172S...................................... 182S
182T
R182
T182
TR182
T182T
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery
Systems, Inc. (BRS) that the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely
move off the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory
during deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature
separation of the collar. This condition could result in the
parachute failing to successfully deploy.
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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Remove and replace the pick-up Within the next 25 (i) For Cessna
collar support and two hours time-in- Model 172
retaining screws. service after the airplanes follow
effective date of BRS SB 07-01,
this AD. dated June 8,
2007.
(ii) For Cessna
Model 182
airplanes, follow
BRS SB 07-02,
dated June 8,
2007.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, 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: Gregory
Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue,
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7135; fax: (847)
294-7834; e-mail: gregory.michalik@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 Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road,
South Saint Paul, MN 55075-3551; telephone: (651) 457-7491; fax:
(651) 457-8651. 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://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is
Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD.
[[Page 62145]]
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 26, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-21571 Filed 11-1-07; 8:45 am]
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