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including Appendix A, dated September 15,
2005, except as required by paragraph (j) of
this AD. Repeat the test at intervals not to
exceed 100 flight hours. Accomplishing the
initial functional test terminates the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD and
the repetitive functional checks of the PFS
pilot input lever, Task R27–31–A024–01, as
specified in the AWL section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of
CL–600–2B19 Canadair Regional Jet
Maintenance Requirements Manual.
(h) If any lever is found to be disconnected
during any functional test required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
this AD in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin A601R–27–144,
Revision A, dated February 14, 2006,
including Appendix A, dated September 15,
2005, except as required by paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(1) Before further flight, replace the
defective PFS with a serviceable PFS in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the alert service bulletin; and
(2) Within 30 days after removing the
defective PFS, submit a test report to the
manufacturer in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the alert
service bulletin. 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 contained in this AD
and has assigned OMB Control Number
2120–0056.
Previously Accomplished Actions
(i) Actions done before March 27, 2006, in
accordance with Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A601R–27–144, including Appendix
A, dated September 15, 2005, are acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
New Service Bulletin for Functional Tests
(j) As of the effective date of this AD,
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R–
27–144, Revision B, dated December 20,
2006, including Appendix A, Revision A,
dated December 20, 2006, must be used for
the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. 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
(l) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2005–41, dated December 22, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
14, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport 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–2008–0055; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–099–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Models FU24–954
and FU24A–954 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated 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:
This AD is prompted by reports of
loosening rivets securing the threaded inserts
in the ends of the aileron control pushrods
P/N 08–24015–1. Aileron push-pull rods P/
N 08–24015–1 have been installed on aircraft
embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The proposed AD would require actions
that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 25, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• 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.,
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Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2008–0055; Directorate Identifier
2007–CE–099–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because 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
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand (CAA), which is the aviation
authority for New Zealand, has issued
DCA/FU24/177, dated November 28,
2007, to correct an unsafe condition for
the specified products. The MCAI states:
This AD is prompted by reports of
loosening rivets securing the threaded inserts
in the ends of the aileron control pushrods
P/N 08–24015–1. Aileron push-pull rods P/
N 08–24015–1 have been installed on aircraft
embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The MCAI requires an initial and
repetitive inspection of the aileron and
elevator control push-rods and requires
corrective action as necessary.
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You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated
November 12, 2007. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed 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 proposed
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
proposed AD.
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Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 2 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $160, or $80 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 5 work-hours and require parts
costing $100, for a cost of $500 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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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 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 this 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.
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.
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–
2008–0055; Directorate Identifier 2007–
CE–099–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by February
25, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to models FU24–954
and FU24A–954 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
This AD is prompted by reports of
loosening rivets securing the threaded inserts
in the ends of the aileron control pushrods
P/N 08–24015–1. Aileron push-pull rods
P/N 08–24015–1 have been installed on
aircraft embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The MCAI requires an initial and repetitive
inspection of the aileron and elevator control
push-rods and requires corrective action as
necessary.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD, inspect the pushrod ends on the aileron
and elevator control pushrods part number
(P/N) 08–24015–1 following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin No.
PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated November 12,
2007. Repetitively inspect thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS.
(2) Before further flight after any inspection
where any rivets are found on aileron and
elevator control pushrods P/N 08–24015–1
that have detectable play between the
pushrod and the insert or evidence of
working rivets, replace the rivets following
Pacific Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin
No. PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated November
12, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
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64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
329–4090. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
of New Zealand (CAA), which is the aviation
authority for New Zealand, DCA/FU24/177,
dated November 28, 2007; and Pacific
Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin No.
PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated November 12,
2007, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
16, 2008.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0046; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–270–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series
Airplanes Equipped With Certain
Northrop Grumman (Formerly Litton)
Air Data Inertial Reference Units
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321
series airplanes equipped with certain
Litton air data inertial reference units
(ADIRUs). The existing AD currently
requires modifying the shelf (floor
panel) above ADIRU 3, modifying the
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polycarbonate guard that covers the
ADIRUs for certain airplanes, and
modifying the ladder located in the
avionics compartment for certain
airplanes. This proposed AD would
require those modifications on
additional airplanes. This proposed AD
would also require replacing all three
ADIRUs with improved ADIRUs. This
proposed AD also adds Model A318
series airplanes to the applicability.
This proposed AD results from reports
that ‘‘NAV IR FAULT’’ messages have
occurred during takeoff due to failure of
an ADIRU and subsequent analysis
showing that the shelf modification has
not sufficiently addressed failure of an
ADIRU. We are proposing this AD to
prevent failure of an ADIRU during
flight, which could result in loss of one
source of critical attitude and airspeed
data and reduce the ability of the
flightcrew to control the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 25, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• 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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
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Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2141; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2008–0046; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–270–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because 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
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On December 12, 2003, we issued AD
2003–26–03, amendment 39–13399 (68
FR 74172, December 23, 2003), for
certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes equipped with
certain Litton air data inertial reference
units (ADIRUs). That AD requires
modifying the shelf (floor panel) above
ADIRU 3, and, for certain airplanes,
modifying the polycarbonate guard that
covers the ADIRUs, and the ladder
located in the avionics compartment, as
applicable. That AD resulted from
reports that ‘‘NAV IR FAULT’’ messages
have occurred during takeoff due to
failure of ADIRU 3 on several Model
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
We issued that AD to prevent failure of
ADIRU 3 during flight, which could
result in loss of one source of critical
attitude and airspeed data and reduce
the ability of the flightcrew to control
the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2003–26–03, the
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, notified us that further analysis
has shown that modifying the ADIRU
shelf has not sufficiently addressed the
unsafe condition. The clearance
between the shelf and ADIRUs is still
too small. Consequently, vibration
during takeoff could cause the shelf to
hit the top of an ADIRU, leading to loss
of parameters (attitude, vertical speed,
ground speed, etc.). The EASA has
determined that, in addition to
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0055; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-099-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-
954 and FU24A-954 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 the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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:
This AD is prompted by reports of loosening rivets securing the
threaded inserts in the ends of the aileron control pushrods P/N 08-
24015-1. Aileron push-pull rods P/N 08-24015-1 have been installed
on aircraft embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 25,
2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0055;
Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-099-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because 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 about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA), which is the
aviation authority for New Zealand, has issued DCA/FU24/177, dated
November 28, 2007, to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
This AD is prompted by reports of loosening rivets securing the
threaded inserts in the ends of the aileron control pushrods P/N 08-
24015-1. Aileron push-pull rods P/N 08-24015-1 have been installed
on aircraft embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The MCAI requires an initial and repetitive inspection of the aileron
and elevator control push-rods and requires corrective action as
necessary.
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You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated
November 12, 2007. The actions described in this service information
are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 2 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $160, or $80 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 5 work-hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of
$500 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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 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 this 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.
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:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2008-0055; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-099-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by February 25, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
This AD is prompted by reports of loosening rivets securing the
threaded inserts in the ends of the aileron control pushrods P/N 08-
24015-1. Aileron push-pull rods P/N 08-24015-1 have been installed
on aircraft embodying PAC/FU/0340.
The MCAI requires an initial and repetitive inspection of the
aileron and elevator control push-rods and requires corrective
action as necessary.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the pushrod ends on the aileron
and elevator control pushrods part number (P/N) 08-24015-1 following
Pacific Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin No. PACSB/FU/091, Issue
2, dated November 12, 2007. Repetitively inspect thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS.
(2) Before further flight after any inspection where any rivets
are found on aileron and elevator control pushrods P/N 08-24015-1
that have detectable play between the pushrod and the insert or
evidence of working rivets, replace the rivets following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin No. PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated
November 12, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri
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64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New Zealand, DCA/FU24/177, dated
November 28, 2007; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Service Bulletin
No. PACSB/FU/091, Issue 2, dated November 12, 2007, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 16, 2008.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-1137 Filed 1-23-08; 8:45 am]
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