Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, and M-8 Series Airplanes, 48314-48317 [E8-19168]

Download as PDF 48314 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Proposed Rules (1) For airplanes on which none of the Bombardier service bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD have been incorporated as of the effective date of this AD: Modify the fuel tank bonding jumpers inside the wing and center fuel tanks in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055, Revision E, dated March 17, 2008. TABLE 1—SERVICE BULLETINS Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055 601R–28–055 601R–28–055 601R–28–055 601R–28–055 Revision ........................................................................ ........................................................................ ........................................................................ ........................................................................ ........................................................................ (2) For airplanes on which any Bombardier service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this AD has been incorporated as of the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the inside of the wing and center fuel tanks to determine if the actions in Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055, Revision E, dated March 17, 2008, have been done on both sides of the airplane. If Part A of the service bulletin has not been done on either side of the airplane, before further flight, do the actions specified in Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055, Revision E, dated March 17, 2008, for the side of the airplane on which Part A of the service bulletin has not been done. FAA AD Differences ebenthall on PRODPC60 with PROPOSALS Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: (1) The Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055, Revision E, dated March 17, 2008, do not specify corrective actions if Revision D, dated July 17, 2006, of the service bulletin was incorporated. This AD refers to incorporation of Revision E of the service bulletin for the actions specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. Revision E specifies inspecting to determine if the modification is done on both sides of the airplane. (2) The MCAI specifies that the modification must be done on all airplanes in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–28–055, Revision D, dated July 17, 2006, and that accomplishing the original issue, dated May 4, 2004; Revision A, dated February 14, 2005; and Revision B, dated September 14, 2005; of the service bulletin does not satisfy the requirements. This AD requires doing the modification on airplanes on which Revision D or any earlier issue of the service bulletin has not been done. For airplanes on which Revision D or any earlier issue of the service bulletin has been done, this AD requires inspecting to determine if the modification is done on both sides of the airplane and modifying the airplane if the modification was not done on both sides. Date Original ................................................................................. A ........................................................................................... B ........................................................................................... C ........................................................................................... D ........................................................................................... May 4, 2004. February 14, 2005. September 14, 2005. January 9, 2006. July 17, 2006. Send information to ATTN: Mazdak Hobbi, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7330; fax (516) 794–5531. 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 FAAapproved 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, 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 Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2007–34, dated December 21, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– 28–055, Revision E, dated March 17, 2008; for related information. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 6, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–19167 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0892; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–049–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models M–4, M–5, M–6, M–7, and M–8 Series 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 certain Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models M–4, M–5, M–6, M–7, and M–8 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to paint the top of the rear elevator control horn, the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control horn, the bottom of the forward elevator control horn, and the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control. This proposed AD would also require you to insert a supplement into your maintenance program (maintenance manual). This proposed AD results from two reports of accidents where reversed elevator control rigging was a factor. We are proposing this AD to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite direction from control input. This condition could lead to loss of control. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 20, 2008. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this proposed AD: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. E:\FR\FM\19AUP1.SGM 19AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Proposed Rules • 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 proposed AD, contact Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc., 2099 Georgia Highway 133 South, Moultrie, Georgia 31788; telephone: (229) 985– 2045; fax: (229) 985–2048; Internet: https://www.mauleairinc.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: —Cindy Lorenzen, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6078; fax: (770) 703–6097; e-mail: cindy.lorenzen@faa.gov; or —Gerald Avella, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6066; fax: (770) 703–6097; e-mail: gerald.avella@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the section. Include the docket number, ‘‘FAA–2008–0892; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–049–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive concerning this proposed AD. ADDRESSES 48315 • Painting the top of the rear elevator control horn and the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control horn; • Painting the bottom of the forward elevator control horn and the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control; and • Inserting a supplement in the maintenance program (maintenance manual). FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We have received two reports of accidents where reversed elevator control rigging was a factor. We are proposing this AD to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite direction from control input. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require you to paint the top of the rear elevator control horn, the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control horn, the bottom of the forward elevator control horn, and the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control. This proposed AD would also require you to insert a supplement into your maintenance program (maintenance manual). Relevant Service Information Costs of Compliance We have reviewed Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008. The service information describes procedures for: We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 1,765 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification: Discussion Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. operators 1 work-hour × $80 per hour = $80 .............................................................................................. $20 $100 $176,500 ebenthall on PRODPC60 with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. E:\FR\FM\19AUP1.SGM 19AUP1 48316 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Model Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2008–0892; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–049–AD. Serial Nos. Bee Dee M–4 ... M–4 ................... M–4–180C ........ M–4–180V ........ M–4–210 ........... M–4–210C ........ M–4–210S ........ M–4–220C ........ M–4–220S ........ M–4C ................ M–4S ................ M–4T ................ M–5–180C ........ M–5–200 ........... M–5–210C ........ M–5–210TC ...... M–5–220C ........ M–5–235C ........ M–6–180 ........... M–6–235 ........... Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by October 20, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. M–7–235 ........... Applicability (c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: M–7–235A ........ M–7–235B ........ M–7–235C ........ M–7–260 ........... M–7–260C ........ All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. 47001T through 47014T. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. All serial numbers. 8020C, 8043C, 8065C through 8067C. 7249C, 7356C, 7379C through 7444C, 7446C through 7450C, 7452C through 7459C, 7461C through 7466C, 7468C, 7469C, 7471C through 7475C, 7488C through 7514C, 7516C through 7522C. 4001C through 4132C, 12001C, 12002C. 24001C. 23001C through 23105C. 25001C through 25106C. 26001C through 26021C. 30001C through 30040C. Model Serial Nos. M–7–420A ........ M–7–420AC ...... 35001C. 29001C, 29003C through 29007C. 15001C through 15006C. 18001C through 18097C, 18099C, 18100C. 27001C through 27014C. 51001C, 51002C. 19001C through 19046C. 34001C. 11001C through 11097C. 20001C through 20064C. 33001C through 33010C. 22001C through 22025C, 22027C. 28001C through 28027C. 10001C through 10122C. 13001C through 13003C. 17001C through 17008C. 14000C through 14125C. 21001C through 21096C. M–8–235 ........... MT–7–235 ........ MT–7–260 ........ MT–7–420 ........ MX–7–160 ........ MX–7–160C ...... MX–7–180 ........ MX–7–180A ...... MX–7–180AC ... MX–7–180B ...... MX–7–180C ...... MX–7–235 ........ MX–7–420 ........ MXT–7–160 ...... MXT–7–180 ...... MXT–7–180A .... Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from two reports of accidents where reversed elevator control rigging was a factor. We are issuing this AD to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite direction from control input. This failure could lead to loss of control. Compliance (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Using yellow enamel paint, color code the following: (i) the top of the rear elevator control horn; (ii) the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control horn; (iii) the bottom of the forward elevator control horn; and (iv) the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control. (2) Insert the following text into the rigging procedure section of your FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g. maintenance manual): ‘‘CAUTION—BEFORE FLIGHT WHENEVER ELEVATOR CABLES ARE RECONNECTED OR NEW CABLES INSTALLED: Always check operation of elevators after a cable reconnect by pulling back on the control and ascertain that the elevators are in the UP position.’’ Before the next time the elevator control cable is disconnected for any reason or within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Follow Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008. Before the next time the elevator control cable is disconnected for any reason or within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Follow Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008. You may insert a copy of this AD or you may insert the text located on the bottom of page 3 of Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008, into the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g. maintenance manual). ebenthall on PRODPC60 with PROPOSALS Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (f) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Gerald Avella, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6066; fax: (770) 703–6097; e-mail: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 gerald.avella@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Related Information (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc., 2099 Georgia Highway 133 South, Moultrie, Georgia 31788; PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 telephone: (229) 985–2045; fax: (229) 985– 2048; Internet: https://www.mauleairinc.com. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. E:\FR\FM\19AUP1.SGM 19AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Proposed Rules Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 12, 2008. G. Wes Ryan, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–19168 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 317 [Project No. P082900] RIN 3084-AB12 Prohibitions On Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Federal Trade Commission. Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. AGENCY: ACTION: ebenthall on PRODPC60 with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: Pursuant to Title VIII, Subtitle B of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (‘‘EISA’’), the Federal Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘FTC’’) is proposing a rule to implement Section 811 of Subtitle B prohibiting the use or employment of manipulative or deceptive devices or contrivances in wholesale petroleum markets.1 The Commission invites written comments on issues raised by the proposed Rule and seeks answers to the specific questions set forth in Section II.L of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘NPRM’’). DATES: Written comments must be received by September 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments electronically or in paper form. Comments should refer to ‘‘Market Manipulation Rulemaking, P082900’’ to facilitate the organization of comments. Comments containing material for which confidential treatment is requested must be filed in paper form, must be clearly labeled ‘‘Confidential,’’ and must comply with Commission Rule 4.9(c).2 Comments should not include any sensitive personal information, such as an individual’s 1 Section 811 is part of Subtitle B of Title VIII of EISA, which has been codified at 42 U.S.C. 17301-17305. Hereinafter, citations to EISA sections shall be made to the United States Code. 2 The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the Commission’s General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. See Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Social Security Number; date of birth; driver’s license number or other state identification number or foreign country equivalent; passport number; financial account number; or credit or debit card number. Comments also should not include any sensitive health information, such as medical records and other individually identifiable health information. Because paper mail in the Washington area, and specifically to the FTC, is subject to delay due to heightened security screening, please consider submitting your comments in electronic form. Comments filed in electronic form should be submitted by using the following weblink: (https:// secure.commentworks.com/ftcmarketmanipulationNPRM/)(and following the instructions on the webbased form). To ensure that the Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on the webbased form at the weblink(https:// secure.commentworks.com/ftcmarketmanipulationNPRM/). If this NPRM appears at (https:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp), you may also file an electronic comment through that website. The Commission will consider all comments that regulations.gov forwards to it. You may also visit the FTC website at (https:// www.ftc.gov/os/2008/08/ P082900nprm.pdf) to read the NPRM and the news release describing it. A comment filed in paper form should include the ‘‘Market Manipulation Rulemaking, P082900’’ reference both in the text and on the envelope, and should be mailed to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Market Manipulation Rulemaking, P.O. Box 2846, Fairfax, VA 22031-0846. This address does not accept courier or overnight deliveries. Courier or overnight deliveries should be delivered to: Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary, Room H-135 (Annex G), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580. The Federal Trade Commission Act (‘‘FTC Act’’) and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. The Commission will consider all timely and responsive public comments that it receives, whether filed in paper or electronic form. Comments received will be available to the public on the FTC website, to the extent practicable, at (https://www.ftc.gov/os/ publiccomments.shtm). As a matter of discretion, the Commission makes every effort to remove home contact PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 48317 information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC’s privacy policy, at (https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/ privacy.shtm). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Mongoven, Deputy Assistant Director of Policy and Coordination, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission, Market Manipulation Rulemaking, P.O. Box 2846, Fairfax, VA 22031-0846, (202) 326-3772. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 EISA became law on December 19, 2007.3 Subtitle B of Title VIII of the Act prohibits market manipulation in connection with the purchase or sale of crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates at wholesale, and reporting false or misleading information related to the wholesale price of those products. Specifically, Section 811 prohibits ‘‘any person’’ from directly or indirectly: (1) using or employing ‘‘any manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance;’’ (2) ‘‘in connection with the purchase or sale of crude oil gasoline or petroleum distillates at wholesale;’’ (3) that violates a rule or regulation that the FTC ‘‘may prescribe as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of United States citizens.’’4 Section 812 prohibits ‘‘any person’’ from reporting information that is ‘‘required by law to be reported’’ — and that is ‘‘related to the wholesale price of crude oil gasoline or petroleum distillates’’ — to a Federal department or agency if the person: (1) ‘‘knew, or reasonably should have known, [that] the information [was] false or misleading;’’ and (2) intended such false or misleading information ‘‘to affect data compiled by the department or agency for statistical or analytical purposes with respect to the market for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates.’’5 Subtitle B also contains three additional sections, which address, respectively, enforcement of the Subtitle (Section 813),6 penalties for violations 3 Pub. L. No. 110-140, codified at 42 U.S.C. 17001-17386. 4 42 U.S.C. 17301. 5 42 U.S.C. 17302. 6 Section 813 provides that Subtitle B ‘‘shall be enforced by the [FTC] in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction as E:\FR\FM\19AUP1.SGM Continued 19AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 19, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48314-48317]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19168]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0892; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-049-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models 
M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, and M-8 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, and 
M-8 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to paint the 
top of the rear elevator control horn, the elevator control cable end 
attached to the top of the rear control horn, the bottom of the forward 
elevator control horn, and the elevator control cable end attached to 
the bottom of the forward control. This proposed AD would also require 
you to insert a supplement into your maintenance program (maintenance 
manual). This proposed AD results from two reports of accidents where 
reversed elevator control rigging was a factor. We are proposing this 
AD to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls 
backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite 
direction from control input. This condition could lead to loss of 
control.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 20, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this 
proposed AD:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.

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     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 proposed AD, contact 
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc., 2099 Georgia Highway 133 South, 
Moultrie, Georgia 31788; telephone: (229) 985-2045; fax: (229) 985-
2048; Internet: https://www.mauleairinc.com.

For Further Information, Contact One of the Following: 

--Cindy Lorenzen, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix 
Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6078; 
fax: (770) 703-6097; e-mail: cindy.lorenzen@faa.gov; or
--Gerald Avella, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix 
Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6066; 
fax: (770) 703-6097; e-mail: gerald.avella@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA-
2008-0892; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-049-AD'' at the beginning of 
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall 
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed 
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may 
amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received two reports of accidents where reversed elevator 
control rigging was a factor. We are proposing this AD to reduce the 
likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls backwards, which 
could result in elevator movement in the opposite direction from 
control input.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service 
Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008.
    The service information describes procedures for:
     Painting the top of the rear elevator control horn and the 
elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control 
horn;
     Painting the bottom of the forward elevator control horn 
and the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the 
forward control; and
     Inserting a supplement in the maintenance program 
(maintenance manual).

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and 
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist 
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD 
would require you to paint the top of the rear elevator control horn, 
the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control 
horn, the bottom of the forward elevator control horn, and the elevator 
control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control. This 
proposed AD would also require you to insert a supplement into your 
maintenance program (maintenance manual).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 1,765 airplanes in 
the U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification:

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                                                                                 Total cost per   Total cost on
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        airplane      U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $80 per hour = $80.............................             $20             $100         $176,500
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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 have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information on 
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket 
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) 
is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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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:

Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2008-0892; 
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-049-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) action by October 20, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial 
numbers that are certificated in any category:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Model                             Serial Nos.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bee Dee M-4...........................  All serial numbers.
M-4...................................  All serial numbers.
M-4-180C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-4-180V..............................  47001T through 47014T.
M-4-210...............................  All serial numbers.
M-4-210C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-4-210S..............................  All serial numbers.
M-4-220C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-4-220S..............................  All serial numbers.
M-4C..................................  All serial numbers.
M-4S..................................  All serial numbers.
M-4T..................................  All serial numbers.
M-5-180C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-5-200...............................  All serial numbers.
M-5-210C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-5-210TC.............................  All serial numbers.
M-5-220C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-5-235C..............................  All serial numbers.
M-6-180...............................  8020C, 8043C, 8065C through
                                         8067C.
M-6-235...............................  7249C, 7356C, 7379C through
                                         7444C, 7446C through 7450C,
                                         7452C through 7459C, 7461C
                                         through 7466C, 7468C, 7469C,
                                         7471C through 7475C, 7488C
                                         through 7514C, 7516C through
                                         7522C.
M-7-235...............................  4001C through 4132C, 12001C,
                                         12002C.
M-7-235A..............................  24001C.
M-7-235B..............................  23001C through 23105C.
M-7-235C..............................  25001C through 25106C.
M-7-260...............................  26001C through 26021C.
M-7-260C..............................   30001C through 30040C.
M-7-420A..............................   35001C.
M-7-420AC.............................   29001C, 29003C through 29007C.
M-8-235...............................  15001C through 15006C.
MT-7-235..............................  18001C through 18097C, 18099C,
                                         18100C.
MT-7-260..............................  27001C through 27014C.
MT-7-420..............................  51001C, 51002C.
MX-7-160..............................  19001C through 19046C.
MX-7-160C.............................  34001C.
MX-7-180..............................  11001C through 11097C.
MX-7-180A.............................  20001C through 20064C.
MX-7-180AC............................   33001C through 33010C.
MX-7-180B.............................  22001C through 22025C, 22027C.
MX-7-180C.............................  28001C through 28027C.
MX-7-235..............................  10001C through 10122C.
MX-7-420..............................  13001C through 13003C.
MXT-7-160.............................  17001C through 17008C.
MXT-7-180.............................  14000C through 14125C.
MXT-7-180A............................  21001C through 21096C.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from two reports of accidents where reversed 
elevator control rigging was a factor. We are issuing this AD to 
reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls 
backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite 
direction from control input. This failure could lead to loss of 
control.

Compliance

    (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless 
already done:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Actions                             Compliance                            Procedures
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Using yellow enamel paint, color  Before the next time the elevator     Follow Maule Aerospace Technology,
 code the following:                   control cable is disconnected for     Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
(i) the top of the rear elevator       any reason or within the next 12      30, dated March 4, 2008.
 control horn;                         calendar months after the effective
(ii) the elevator control cable end    date of this AD, whichever occurs
 attached to the top of the rear       first.
 control horn;
(iii) the bottom of the forward
 elevator control horn; and
(iv) the elevator control cable end
 attached to the bottom of the
 forward control.
(2) Insert the following text into    Before the next time the elevator     Follow Maule Aerospace Technology,
 the rigging procedure section of      control cable is disconnected for     Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
 your FAA-approved maintenance         any reason or within the next 12      30, dated March 4, 2008. You may
 program (e.g. maintenance manual):    calendar months after the effective   insert a copy of this AD or you may
``CAUTION--BEFORE FLIGHT WHENEVER      date of this AD, whichever occurs     insert the text located on the
 ELEVATOR CABLES ARE RECONNECTED OR    first.                                bottom of page 3 of Maule Aerospace
 NEW CABLES INSTALLED: Always check                                          Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service
 operation of elevators after a                                              Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4,
 cable reconnect by pulling back on                                          2008, into the FAA-approved
 the control and ascertain that the                                          maintenance program (e.g.
 elevators are in the UP position.''                                         maintenance manual).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (f) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 
ATTN: Gerald Avella, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown Center, 1895 
Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 
703-6066; fax: (770) 703-6097; e-mail: gerald.avella@faa.gov. Before 
using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 
notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight 
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.

Related Information

    (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this 
AD, contact Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc., 2099 Georgia Highway 
133 South, Moultrie, Georgia 31788; telephone: (229) 985-2045; fax: 
(229) 985-2048; Internet: https://www.mauleairinc.com. To view the AD 
docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 
M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.


[[Page 48317]]


    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 12, 2008.
G. Wes Ryan,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-19168 Filed 8-18-08; 8:45 am]
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