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[Docket No. FAA–2007–0247; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–083–AD; Amendment
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Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse
Aviation Corporation Model EA500
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model
(Eclipse) EA500 airplanes. This AD
requires you to inspect the fuel filler
adapters for primer and/or paint in the
surround and, if present, remove the
primer and/or paint. This AD results
from an observation during a factory
walk-around that the fuel filler surround
was primed instead of being bare metal.
We are issuing this AD to inspect and,
if necessary, remove any paint and/or
primer to restore the fuel filler adapter
lightning strike protection. A lightning
strike on the filler cap with insulating
primer on the surround could result in
the strike not dissipating to the
surround. This could lead to arcing and
ignition of fuel vapor inside the fuel
tank.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
November 27, 2007.
On November 27, 2007, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by January 28, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this AD.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• 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.
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• 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.
To get the service information
identified in this AD, contact Eclipse
Aviation Corporation, 4100 Aerospace
Parkway, Albuquerque, New Mexico
87121; phone (505) 245–7555; fax: (505)
241–8802; email:
customercare@EclipseAviation.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://www.regulations.gov. The
docket number is FAA–2007–0247;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–083–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mitchell Soth, Flight Test Engineer,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone: (817) 222–5104; fax:
(817) 222–5960.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The aircraft type certification requires
compliance to 14 CFR 23.954, Fuel
system lightning protection. During the
lightning protection testing of certain
Eclipse Model EA500 airplanes, it was
determined that the fuel filler surround
required exposed bare metal to dissipate
arc products when the fuel filler cap is
struck by lightning. We were notified by
Eclipse that, during a factory walkaround, they observed that the fuel filler
surround was primed instead of being
bare metal. The affected airplanes are
only those with the extended tip tanks
(ETT).
A lightning strike on the filler cap
with insulating primer on the surround
could result in the strike not dissipating
to the surround. This could lead to
arcing and ignition of fuel vapor inside
the fuel tank.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Eclipse Aviation
Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB
500–57–007, Rev A, dated October 12,
2007, and Eclipse Aviation Corporation
Alert Service Bulletin SB 500–57–007,
Rev B, dated October 23, 2007. The
service information describes
procedures for inspecting the fuel filler
fitting surround for primer and/or paint
and removing the primer and/or paint if
found.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design. This AD requires you to
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inspect and if necessary restore the fuel
filler adapter lightning strike protection
by removing any primer and/or paint
from the fuel filler adapter surround.
In preparing this rule, we contacted
type clubs and aircraft operators to get
technical information and information
on operational and economic impacts.
We did not receive any information
through these contacts. If received, we
would have included a discussion of
any information that may have
influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule, because a lightning strike to the
fuel filler cap might not properly
dissipate to the surround and could
cause arcing and ignition of fuel vapor
inside the fuel tank. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this
AD are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and an
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments regarding this
AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–
2007–0247; Directorate Identifier 2007–
CE–083–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the 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 AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
§ 39.13
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that
contains the 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2007–24–12 Eclipse Aviation Corporation:
Amendment 39–15278; Docket No.
FAA–2007–0247; Directorate Identifier
2007–CE–083–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on
November 27, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model EA500
airplanes, serial numbers 000039 through
000062, that are certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an observation
during a factory walk-around that the fuel
filler surround was primed instead of being
bare metal. We are issuing this AD to inspect
and, if necessary, remove any paint and/or
primer to restore the fuel filler adapter
lightning strike protection. A lightning strike
on the filler cap with insulating primer on
the surround could result in the strike not
dissipating to the surround. This could lead
to arcing and ignition of fuel vapor inside the
fuel tank.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect the right and left fuel filler adapters
for application of primer and/or paint.
At whichever of the following occurs first: (i)
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
November 27, 2007 (the effective date of
this AD).
(ii) Within 30 days after November 27, 2007
(the effective date of this AD).
Follow the procedures in Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500–57–
007, Rev A, dated October 12, 2007, or
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service
Bulletin SB 500–57–007, Rev B, dated October 23, 2007.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(2) Remove any primer and/or paint from the
fuel filler adapter surround.
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD where
primer and/or paint was found on the fuel
filler adapter surround.
Follow the procedures in Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500–57–
007, Rev B, dated October 23, 2007.
Special Flight Permit
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the
special flight permits for this AD by allowing
‘‘Flight in Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Only.’’
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 45
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27173; Amendment
No. 45–25]
(g) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane
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: Mitchell Soth,
Flight Test Engineer, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817)
222–5104; fax: (817) 222–5960. 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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(h) You must use Eclipse Aviation
Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500–
57–007, Rev A, dated October 12, 2007 or
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service
Bulletin SB 500–57–007, Rev B, dated
October 23, 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 Eclipse Aviation
Corporation, 4100 Aerospace Parkway,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121; phone
(505) 245–7555; fax: (505) 241–8802; e-mail:
customercare@EclipseAviation.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 20, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Nationality and Registration Marks;
Non Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule confirmation of
effective date.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action confirms the
direct final rule issued on September 14,
2007, which became effective on
November 13, 2007. The rule changes
certain display requirements for
nationality and registration marks for
powered parachutes and weight-shiftcontrol aircraft. No comments were
received on this direct final rule.
DATES: The direct final rule published at
72 FR 52467 is confirmed effective
November 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: The complete docket for the
direct final rule on nationality and
registration marks; non fixed-wing
aircraft, Docket ID FAA–2007–27173
may be examined at https://
www.regulations.gov at any time or go to
Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of
the West Building, Ground Floor, at
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Grant Schneemann, AIR–230,
Airworthiness Branch, Production and
Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–8473.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On September 14, 2007, the FAA
published a direct final rule (72 FR
52467) that permits operators of U.S.
registered powered parachutes and
weight-shift-control aircraft to display
their nationality and registration marks
in other than a horizontal orientation on
the fuselage, a structural member, or a
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component of the aircraft. The direct
final rule also clarifies the size
requirements for nationality and
registration marks on U.S. registered
powered parachutes and weight-shiftcontrol aircraft.
Discussion of Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the nationality and registration marks;
non fixed-wing aircraft direct final rule.
Conclusion
In consideration that no comments
were submitted in response to the direct
final rule, the FAA has determined that
no further rulemaking action is
necessary. Amendment 45–25 remains
in effect as adopted.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November
20, 2007.
John Hickey,
Director, Aircraft Certification Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0247; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-083-AD;
Amendment 39-15278; AD 2007-24-12]
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Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model
EA500 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model (Eclipse) EA500 airplanes.
This AD requires you to inspect the fuel filler adapters for primer
and/or paint in the surround and, if present, remove the primer and/or
paint. This AD results from an observation during a factory walk-around
that the fuel filler surround was primed instead of being bare metal.
We are issuing this AD to inspect and, if necessary, remove any paint
and/or primer to restore the fuel filler adapter lightning strike
protection. A lightning strike on the filler cap with insulating primer
on the surround could result in the strike not dissipating to the
surround. This could lead to arcing and ignition of fuel vapor inside
the fuel tank.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on November 27, 2007.
On November 27, 2007, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by January 28, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
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.
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.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact
Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 4100 Aerospace Parkway, Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87121; phone (505) 245-7555; fax: (505) 241-8802; email:
customercare@EclipseAviation.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2007-0247; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-083-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mitchell Soth, Flight Test Engineer,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222-5104;
fax: (817) 222-5960.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The aircraft type certification requires compliance to 14 CFR
23.954, Fuel system lightning protection. During the lightning
protection testing of certain Eclipse Model EA500 airplanes, it was
determined that the fuel filler surround required exposed bare metal to
dissipate arc products when the fuel filler cap is struck by lightning.
We were notified by Eclipse that, during a factory walk-around, they
observed that the fuel filler surround was primed instead of being bare
metal. The affected airplanes are only those with the extended tip
tanks (ETT).
A lightning strike on the filler cap with insulating primer on the
surround could result in the strike not dissipating to the surround.
This could lead to arcing and ignition of fuel vapor inside the fuel
tank.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB
500-57-007, Rev A, dated October 12, 2007, and Eclipse Aviation
Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500-57-007, Rev B, dated October
23, 2007. The service information describes procedures for inspecting
the fuel filler fitting surround for primer and/or paint and removing
the primer and/or paint if found.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires
you to
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inspect and if necessary restore the fuel filler adapter lightning
strike protection by removing any primer and/or paint from the fuel
filler adapter surround.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We did not receive any information through these
contacts. If received, we would have included a discussion of any
information that may have influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule, because a
lightning strike to the fuel filler cap might not properly dissipate to
the surround and could cause arcing and ignition of fuel vapor inside
the fuel tank. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2007-0247;
Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-083-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the 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 AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the 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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2007-24-12 Eclipse Aviation Corporation: Amendment 39-15278; Docket
No. FAA-2007-0247; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-083-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on November 27, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes, serial numbers
000039 through 000062, that are certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an observation during a factory walk-
around that the fuel filler surround was primed instead of being
bare metal. We are issuing this AD to inspect and, if necessary,
remove any paint and/or primer to restore the fuel filler adapter
lightning strike protection. A lightning strike on the filler cap
with insulating primer on the surround could result in the strike
not dissipating to the surround. This could lead to arcing and
ignition of fuel vapor inside the fuel tank.
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) Inspect the right and At whichever of the Follow the
left fuel filler adapters following occurs procedures in
for application of primer first: (i) Within Eclipse Aviation
and/or paint. 10 hours time-in- Corporation Alert
service (TIS) after Service Bulletin SB
November 27, 2007 500-57-007, Rev A,
(the effective date dated October 12,
of this AD). 2007, or Eclipse
(ii) Within 30 days Aviation
after November 27, Corporation Alert
2007 (the effective Service Bulletin SB
date of this AD). 500-57-007, Rev B,
dated October 23,
2007.
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(2) Remove any primer and/or Before further Follow the
paint from the fuel filler flight after the procedures in
adapter surround. inspection required Eclipse Aviation
by paragraph (e)(1) Corporation Alert
of this AD where Service Bulletin SB
primer and/or paint 500-57-007, Rev B,
was found on the dated October 23,
fuel filler adapter 2007.
surround.
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Special Flight Permit
(f) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for this AD by allowing ``Flight in Day Visual Flight Rules
(VFR) Only.''
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane 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:
Mitchell Soth, Flight Test Engineer, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222-5104; fax: (817) 222-5960. 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Eclipse Aviation Corporation Alert Service
Bulletin SB 500-57-007, Rev A, dated October 12, 2007 or Eclipse
Aviation Corporation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500-57-007, Rev B,
dated October 23, 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
Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 4100 Aerospace Parkway, Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87121; phone (505) 245-7555; fax: (505) 241-8802; e-mail:
customercare@EclipseAviation.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, 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/code_
of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 20, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-23024 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am]
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