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Repetitive Relative Position Check of 2nd
Stage Turbine Blades
(g) Recheck the relative position of 2nd
stage turbine blades at the TSLRPC intervals
specified in Table 1 of this AD, using the
mandatory ASBs indicated.
Credit for Previous Relative Position Checks
(h) Relative position checks of 2nd stage
turbine blades done using Turbomeca Service
Bulletin A292 72 0263, Update 1, 2, 3, or 4,
or A292 72 0807, dated March 24, 2004,
comply with the initial requirements of
paragraph (f) of this AD.
Initial Replacement of 2nd Stage Turbines
on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 Engines
(i) Initially replace the 2nd stage turbine
with a new or overhauled 2nd stage turbine
as follows:
(1) Before accumulating 1,500 hours TSN
or TSO on the module for Arriel 1D and 1D1
engines.
(2) Before accumulating 2,200 hours TSN
or TSO on the module or 3,000 total hours
TSN on the 2nd stage turbine blades,
whichever occurs first, for Arriel 1B engines.
Repetitive Replacements of 2nd Stage
Turbines on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 Engines
(j) Thereafter, replace the 2nd stage turbine
with a new or overhauled 2nd stage turbine
within every 1,500 hours TSN or TSO on the
module for Arriel 1D and 1D1 engines, and
within every 2,200 hours TSN or TSO on the
module or 3,000 total hours TSN on the 2nd
stage turbine blades, for Arriel 1B engines.
Criteria for Overhauled 2nd Stage Turbines
(k) Do the following to overhauled 2nd
stage turbines, referenced in paragraphs (i)
and (j) of this AD:
(1) You must install new blades in the 2nd
stage turbines of overhauled Arriel 1D and
1D1 engines.
(2) You may install either overhauled
blades with fewer than 3,000 total hours TSN
or new blades in the 2nd stage turbines of
overhauled Arriel 1B engines.
Relative Position Check Continuing
Compliance Requirements
(l) All 2nd stage turbines, including those
that are new or overhauled, must continue to
comply with the actions specified in
paragraphs (f), (g), and (j) of this AD.
Optional Terminating Action
(m) Installing a new turbine, P/N 0 292 25
039 0, reference TU 347, terminates the
requirements to perform the repetitive
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (j) of
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(n) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(o) The EASA airworthiness directive
2007–0018R1, dated August 14, 2007, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
(p) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7176, fax (781) 238–
7199, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use the service information
specified in Table 2 of this AD to perform the
actions required by this AD.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Turbomeca Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin
A292 72 0807, Update 1, dated October 26,
2006, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Turbomeca Mandatory Alert
Service Bulletins A292 72 0809, Update 1,
dated October 4, 2005; and A292 72 0810,
dated March 24, 2004; as of February 28,
2006 (71 FR 3754, January 24, 2006).
(3) Contact Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos,
France; telephone (33) 05 59 74 40 00, fax
(33) 05 59 74 45 15 for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
FAA, New England Region, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
TABLE 2.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Turbomeca Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin No.
Page
Update No.
Date
A292 72 0807, Total Pages: 18 ............................................
A292 72 0809, Total Pages: 18 ............................................
A292 72 0810, Total Pages: 14 ............................................
ALL ........................................
ALL ........................................
ALL ........................................
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Original ..................................
October 26, 2006.
October 4, 2005.
March 24, 2004.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 17, 2008.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–5819 Filed 3–25–08; 8:45 am]
ACTION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0056 Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–096–AD; Amendment
39–15446; AD 2008–07–05]
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Airworthiness Directives; APEX
Aircraft Model CA 10B Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency
landing after its front fuel tank collapsed and
rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals
which were blocked in neutral position.
Investigation and the metallurgical
examination revealed that the fuel tank straps
had fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank
support straps had logged around 7000 hours
time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD)
F–2004–071 was issued to introduce a 4000
hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had
exceeded this life-limit. Since then, a front
tank support has been found damaged during
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an inspection before reaching 4000 hours
TIS.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
30, 2008.
On April 30, 2008, the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
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Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4145; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on January 24, 2008 (73 FR
4121). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency
landing after its front fuel tank collapsed and
rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals
which were blocked in neutral position.
Investigation and the metallurgical
examination revealed that the fuel tank straps
had fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank
support straps had logged around 7000 hours
time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD)
F–2004–071 was issued to introduce a 4000
hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had
exceeded this life-limit. Since then, a front
tank support has been found damaged during
an inspection before reaching 4000 hours
TIS.
The present AD supersedes DGAC France
AD F–2004–071, reduces to 2000 hours the
life-limit for the tank support straps and
requires replacement of straps which have
exceeded the new life-limit.
These actions are intended to address the
identified unsafe condition so as to prevent
fatigue cracks from occurring in the tank
support straps before the established safe life
is reached.
The MCAI requires the life-limit of
the front fuel tank strap be reduced from
4,000 hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS and
the replacement of front fuel tank straps
that have exceeded the new life-limit.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
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provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
31 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 19 workhours per product to comply with basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $65 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators
to be $49,135 or $1,585 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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 the NPRM, 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.
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:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
2008–07–05 APEX Aircraft: Amendment
39–15446; Docket No. FAA–2008–0056;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–096–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective April 30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to CAP 10 B airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency
landing after its front fuel tank collapsed and
rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals
which were blocked in neutral position.
Investigation and the metallurgical
examination revealed that the fuel tank straps
had fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank
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support straps had logged around 7,000
hours time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD)
F–2004–071 was issued to introduce a 4,000
hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had
exceeded this life-limit.
Since then, a front tank support has been
found damaged during an inspection before
reaching 4,000 hours TIS.
The present AD supersedes DGAC France
AD F–2004–071, reduces to 2,000 hours the
life-limit for the tank support straps and
requires replacement of straps which have
exceeded the new life-limit.
These actions are intended to address the
identified unsafe condition so as to prevent
fatigue cracks from occurring in the tank
support straps before the established safe life
is reached.
The MCAI requires the life-limit of the
front fuel tank strap be reduced from 4,000
hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS and the
replacement of front fuel tank straps that
have exceeded the new life-limit.
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.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) When you accumulate a total of 2,000
hours TIS on the strap or within the next 30
days after April 30, 2008 (the effective date
of this AD), whichever occurs later, replace
the front fuel tank support strap, part number
(P/N) CAP 10–70–08–01, using the
instructions in the maintenance manual.
(2) Repetitively thereafter in intervals not
to exceed 2,000 hours TIS on the strap
replace the front fuel tank support strap,
P/N CAP 10–70–08–01, using the
instructions in the maintenance manual.
(3) If you are unable to establish the
accumulated hours TIS on the front fuel tank
support strap,
P/N CAP 10–70–08–01, you must use the
total hours TIS accumulated on the airplane
for the accumulated hours TIS on the strap.
(4) Within the next 30 days after the
effective date of this AD update the
airworthiness limitations section of your
maintenance program to reflect the life limit
change of P/N CAP 10–70–08–01 from 4,000
hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS using APEX
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040102 R1,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2007.
Related Information
FAA AD Differences
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: The FAA
has established a more universal compliance
time for all airplanes. This gives all owners/
operators at least 30 days to comply with the
AD.
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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4145; fax: (816)
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(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD No.: 2007–0285, dated
November 13, 2007; and APEX Aircraft
Service Bulletin No. 040102 R1, Revision 1,
dated September 18, 2007, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use APEX Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. 040102 R1, Revision 1, dated
September 18, 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 Apex Aircraft, Bureau de
´
Navigabilite, 1, route de Troyes, 21121
DAROIS—France; telephone: +33 380 35 65
10; fax +33 380 35 65 15; e-mail:
airworthiness@apex-aircraft.com; Internet:
https://www.apex-aircraft.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
17, 2008.
David R. Showers,
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–2008–0055; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–099–AD; Amendment
39–15447; AD 2008–07–06]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Models
FU24–954 and FU24A–954 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
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.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
30, 2008.
On April 30, 2008, the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on January 24, 2008 (73 FR
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0056 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-096-AD;
Amendment 39-15446; AD 2008-07-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CA 10B Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency landing after its front fuel
tank collapsed and rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals which
were blocked in neutral position. Investigation and the
metallurgical examination revealed that the fuel tank straps had
fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank support straps had logged
around 7000 hours time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD) F-2004-071 was issued
to introduce a 4000 hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had exceeded this life-limit.
Since then, a front tank support has been found damaged during an
inspection before reaching 4000 hours TIS.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 30, 2008.
On April 30, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City,
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Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2008 (73
FR 4121). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency landing after its front fuel
tank collapsed and rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals which
were blocked in neutral position. Investigation and the
metallurgical examination revealed that the fuel tank straps had
fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank support straps had logged
around 7000 hours time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD) F-2004-071 was issued
to introduce a 4000 hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had exceeded this life-limit.
Since then, a front tank support has been found damaged during an
inspection before reaching 4000 hours TIS.
The present AD supersedes DGAC France AD F-2004-071, reduces to
2000 hours the life-limit for the tank support straps and requires
replacement of straps which have exceeded the new life-limit.
These actions are intended to address the identified unsafe
condition so as to prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the tank
support straps before the established safe life is reached.
The MCAI requires the life-limit of the front fuel tank strap be
reduced from 4,000 hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS and the replacement of
front fuel tank straps that have exceeded the new life-limit.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 31 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 19 work-hours per product to
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $65 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $49,135 or $1,585 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
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 the NPRM, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2008-07-05 APEX Aircraft: Amendment 39-15446; Docket No. FAA-2008-
0056; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-096-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April
30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to CAP 10 B airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
A CAP 10B experienced an emergency landing after its front fuel
tank collapsed and rendered inoperative the left rudder pedals which
were blocked in neutral position. Investigation and the
metallurgical examination revealed that the fuel tank straps had
fractured as a result of fatigue. The tank
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support straps had logged around 7,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).
DGAC France Airworthiness Directive (AD) F-2004-071 was issued
to introduce a 4,000 hour life-limit for the tank support straps and
to require replacement of straps which had exceeded this life-limit.
Since then, a front tank support has been found damaged during
an inspection before reaching 4,000 hours TIS.
The present AD supersedes DGAC France AD F-2004-071, reduces to
2,000 hours the life-limit for the tank support straps and requires
replacement of straps which have exceeded the new life-limit.
These actions are intended to address the identified unsafe
condition so as to prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the tank
support straps before the established safe life is reached.
The MCAI requires the life-limit of the front fuel tank strap be
reduced from 4,000 hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS and the replacement
of front fuel tank straps that have exceeded the new life-limit.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) When you accumulate a total of 2,000 hours TIS on the strap
or within the next 30 days after April 30, 2008 (the effective date
of this AD), whichever occurs later, replace the front fuel tank
support strap, part number (P/N) CAP 10-70-08-01, using the
instructions in the maintenance manual.
(2) Repetitively thereafter in intervals not to exceed 2,000
hours TIS on the strap replace the front fuel tank support strap, P/
N CAP 10-70-08-01, using the instructions in the maintenance manual.
(3) If you are unable to establish the accumulated hours TIS on
the front fuel tank support strap, P/N CAP 10-70-08-01, you must use
the total hours TIS accumulated on the airplane for the accumulated
hours TIS on the strap.
(4) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD
update the airworthiness limitations section of your maintenance
program to reflect the life limit change of P/N CAP 10-70-08-01 from
4,000 hours TIS to 2,000 hours TIS using APEX Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. 040102 R1, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The FAA has established a more universal compliance time
for all airplanes. This gives all owners/operators at least 30 days
to comply with the AD.
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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD No.: 2007-
0285, dated November 13, 2007; and APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin
No. 040102 R1, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2007, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040102 R1,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 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 Apex
Aircraft, Bureau de Navigabilit[eacute], 1, route de Troyes, 21121
DAROIS--France; telephone: +33 380 35 65 10; fax +33 380 35 65 15;
e-mail: airworthiness@apex-aircraft.com; Internet: https://www.apex-
aircraft.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 17, 2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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