Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes, 64876-64879 [E8-25500]
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9, dated July 20, 2007; or Revision 10, dated
March 20, 2008.
New Requirements of This AD: Actions and
Compliance
(g) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) For task numbers 24–90–00–601, 24–
90–00–602, 28–00–00–601, 28–11–23–601,
28–11–23–602, 28–12–13–601, 29–30–00–
601, and 29–30–00–602 identified in Section
3, ‘‘Fuel System Limitations,’’ of Part 2 of
Bombardier CL–600–2C10, CL–600–2D15,
and CL–600–2D24 Maintenance
Requirements Manual CSP B–053, Revision
9, dated July 20, 2007; or Revision 10, dated
March 20, 2008: The initial compliance times
start at the later of the applicable
‘‘Threshold’’ and ‘‘Grace Period’’ times
specified in Table 1 of this AD, and the
repetitive limitation tasks must be
accomplished thereafter at the applicable
interval specified in Revision 9 or Revision
10 of the Bombardier CL–600–2C10, CL–600–
2D15, and CL–600–2D24 Maintenance
Requirements Manual CSP B–053, except as
provided by paragraph (g)(2) and (h)(1) of
this AD.
TABLE 1—INITIAL INSPECTIONS
Compliance time (whichever occurs later)
Description
Threshold
Tasks with limiting intervals of 8,000 flight
hours.
Tasks with limiting intervals of 20,000 flight
hours.
Tasks with limiting intervals of 30,000 flight
hours.
Grace period
Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight
hours.
Before the accumulation of 20,000 total flight
hours.
Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight
hours.
(2) After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no
alternative inspections/limitation tasks or
inspection/limitation task intervals may be
used unless the inspection/limitation task or
inspection/limitation task interval is
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD.
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2007–28, dated November 22,
2007; and Section 3, ‘‘Fuel System
Limitations,’’ of Part 2 of Bombardier CL–
600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, and CL–600–2D24
Maintenance Requirements Manual CSP B–
053, Revision 9, dated July 20, 2007; or
Revision 10, dated March 20, 2008; for
related information.
FAA AD Differences
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Section 3, ‘‘Fuel System
Limitations,’’ of Part 2 of Bombardier CL–
600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, and CL–600–2D24
Maintenance Requirements Manual CSP B–
053, Revision 9, dated July 20, 2007; or
Section 3, ‘‘Fuel System Limitations,’’ of Part
2 of Bombardier CL–600–2C10, CL–600–
2D15, and CL–600–2D24 Maintenance
Requirements Manual CSP B–053, Revision
10, dated March 20, 2008; 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
Section 3, ‘‘Fuel System Limitations,’’ of Part
2 of Bombardier CL–600–2C10, CL–600–
2D15, and CL–600–2D24 Maintenance
Requirements Manual CSP B–053, Revision
10, dated March 20, 2008, under 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 Section 3, ‘‘Fuel System
Limitations,’’ of Part 2 of Bombardier CL–
600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, and CL–600–2D24
Maintenance Requirements Manual CSP B–
053, Revision 9, dated July 20, 2007, on April
16, 2008 (73 FR 13098, March 12, 2008).
(3) For service information identified in
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; e-mail
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
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Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) 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.
Send information to ATTN: Rocco Viselli,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and
Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516)
228–7331; 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 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,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
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2,000
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6,000
of this
6,000
of this
flight hours after the effective
AD.
flight hours after the effective
AD.
flight hours after the effective
AD.
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
9, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27628; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–025–AD; Amendment
39–15713; AD 2007–07–06 R1]
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft
Manufacturing) Models LC40–550FG,
LC41–550FG, and LC42–550FG
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) to revise
AD 2007–07–06, which applies to
certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type
certificate previously held by Columbia
Aircraft Manufacturing) (Cessna)
Models LC40–550FG, LC41–550FG, and
LC42–550FG airplanes. AD 2007–07–06
currently requires the following: Adding
information to the limitations section of
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the airplane flight manual (AFM);
repetitively inspecting the aileron and
the elevator linear bearings and control
rods for foreign object debris, scarring,
or damage; and taking all necessary
corrective actions. Since we issued AD
2007–07–06, Cessna has issued a new
service bulletin that contains
procedures for installing an access panel
to facilitate the required inspections.
Consequently, this AD retains the
actions currently required in AD 2007–
07–06; allows installing access panels;
and changes the serial number
applicability. We are issuing this AD to
prevent jamming in the aileron and
elevator control systems, which could
result in failure. This failure could lead
to loss of control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
December 5, 2008.
On December 5, 2008, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–018,
dated May 29, 2008, listed in this AD.
As of April 9, 2007 (72 FR 15822,
April 3, 2007), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Columbia
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002,
dated March 14, 2007, listed in this AD.
For service information
identified in this AD, contact Cessna
Aircraft Company, Product Support,
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67227;
phone (316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 942–
9006.
To view the AD docket, go to U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2007–27628;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–025–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA
98057; telephone: (425) 917–6405; fax:
(425) 917–6590; jeff.morfitt@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
Discussion
On August 1, 2008, we issued a
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to
certain Cessna Models LC40–550FG,
LC41–550FG, and LC42–550FG
airplanes. This proposal was published
in the Federal Register as a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on
August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45902). The
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NPRM proposed to revise AD 2007–07–
06 with a new AD that will retain the
actions currently required in AD 2007–
07–06; allow installing access panels;
and change the serial number
applicability.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on
the proposal or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial corrections. We have
determined that these minor
corrections:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 1,495
airplanes in the U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do
the inspection:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost
per airplane
Total cost
on U.S.
operators
4 work-hours × $80 per hour = $320 ......................................................................................
Not applicable ............
$320
$478,400
We estimate the following costs to do
the optional access panel installation:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost
per airplane
14 work-hours × $80 per hour = $1,120 ....................................................................................................
Not applicable .................
$1,120
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Warranty credit for installing the
access panel may be given to the extent
noted in Cessna Mandatory Service
Bulletins SB–07–018, dated May 29,
2008.
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,
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‘‘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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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
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the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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 summary of the costs
to comply with this AD (and other
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information as included in the
Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–27628;
Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–025–
AD’’ in your request.
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 Federal Aviation Administration
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2007–07–06, Amendment 39–15011 (72
FR 15822, April 3, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
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2007–07–06 R1 Cessna Aircraft Company
(type certificate previously held by
Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing):
Amendment 39–15713; Docket No.
FAA–2007–27628; Directorate Identifier
2007–CE–025–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on December
5, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2007–07–06,
Amendment 39–15011.
Model
Serial Nos.
LC40–550FG ....
LC41–550FG ....
40001 through 40079.
41001 through 41800 and
411001 through 411041.
42001 through 42569 and
421001 through 421006.
LC42–550FG ....
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of reports of
possible foreign object contamination of the
linear bearings. We are issuing this AD to
prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator
control systems, which could result in
failure. This failure could lead to loss of
control.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following
airplane models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Compliance
Procedures
(1) Insert Appendix A of Columbia Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14,
2007, or Appendix A of Cessna Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB–07–002D, dated May 29,
2008, into the limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM).
Before further flight after April 9, 2007 (the
compliance date retained from AD 2007–
07–06).
(2) Access and inspect the aileron bearings in
both wings and the elevator bearings in the
fuselage for foreign object debris.
Initially inspect within the next 35 hours timein-service (TIS) after April 9, 2007 (the
compliance date retained from AD 2007–
07–06) Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.
(3) Remove any debris found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(2) of this
AD.
Before further flight after the inspection in
which the debris is found.
(4) Inspect the aileron and elevator control rods
for scarring or damage near the linear bearings.
Initially inspect within the next 35 hours TIS
after April 9, 2007 (the compliance date retained from AD 2007–07–06). Repetitively
inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed
12 calendar months.
(5) Contact the manufacturer at the address
specified in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD for a
repair scheme if any scarring or damage is
found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(4) of this AD.
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Actions
Make all repairs before further flight after the
inspection in which scarring or damage is
found.
(6) For the inspections required in paragraphs
(e)(2) and (e)(4) of this AD, you may install a
linear bearing access panel instead of drilling
an inspection hole. If the hole has previously
been drilled, the access panel may also be
installed in addition to the inspection hole.
At any time after the effective date of this AD
Under 14 CFR 43.7, the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate is allowed to do the AFM insertion requirement
of this AD. Make an entry into the aircraft
logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD per compliance with 14 CFR
43.9.
Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, or
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and FAA-approved maintenance procedures. The appropriate maintenance manual contains
these procedures.
Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, or
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and FAA-approved maintenance procedures. The appropriate maintenance manual contains
these procedures.
Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, or
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and FAA-approved maintenance procedures. The appropriate maintenance manual contains
these procedures.
Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, or
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and FAA-approved maintenance procedures. The appropriate maintenance manual contains
these procedures.
Following Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB–07–018, dated May 29, 2008.
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Note 1: Previous compliance with
paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(5) of this AD
using Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB–07–002A, dated August 29, 2007; Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002B,
dated December 10, 2007; or Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002C,
dated February 18, 2008, are acceptable
methods of compliance.
Note 2: Compliance with Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–018,
dated May 29, 2008, is not considered
terminating action for this AD. This AD takes
precedence over Cessna Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB–07–018, dated May 29, 2008.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN: Jeff
Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone:
(425) 917–6405; fax: (425) 917–6590, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found 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.
(g) AMOCs approved for AD 2007–07–06
are approved for this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Columbia Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14,
2007, or Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB–07–002D, dated May 29, 2008, and
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
018, page 1 dated May 29, 2008, pages 2
through 20 dated May 30, 2008, 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
Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and Cessna
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–018, page
1 dated May 29, 2008, pages 2 through 20
dated May 30, 2008, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) On April 9, 2007 (72 FR 15822, April
3, 2007), the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–
07–002, dated March 14, 2007.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company,
Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67227.
(4) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
October 21, 2008.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–25500 Filed 10–30–08; 8:45 am]
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149.
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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 August 7, 2008 (73 FR
45888). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0848; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–082–AD; Amendment
39–15702; AD 2008–22–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000
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)
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:
Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
Tank System explosions in flight * * * and
on ground, * * * Special Federal Aviation
Regulation 88 (SFAR88) * * * required
* * * a design review against explosion
risks.
*
*
*
*
*
The unsafe condition is the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 5, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 5, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
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Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
Tank System explosions in flight * * * and
on ground, the FAA has published Special
Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in
June 2001. In their Letters referenced 04/00/
02/07/01–L296 dated March 4th, 2002 and
04/00/02/07/03–L024, dated February 3rd,
2003, the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
recommended the application of a similar
regulation to the National Aviation
Authorities (NAA).
Under current European Union regulation,
all holders of type certificates for passenger
transport aircraft with either a passenger
capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity
of 7,500 pounds (3,402 kg) or more, which
have received their certification after January
1st, 1958, are required to conduct a design
review against explosion risks.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD), which
is the result of one of these design reviews,
requires a wiring modification of the FQIS
(Fuel Quantity Indication System) Signal
conditioner 28VDC (volts direct current)
supply and replacement of the Fuel Pump
harness inside the wing tanks (both LH and
RH (left- and right-hand)).
The unsafe condition is the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. The corrective actions include
functional and operational tests. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of
the existing AD to identify the type
certificate holder as published in the
most recent type certificate data sheet
for the affected model.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27628; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-025-AD;
Amendment 39-15713; AD 2007-07-06 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models
LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG 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) to revise
AD 2007-07-06, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type
certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing)
(Cessna) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. AD
2007-07-06 currently requires the following: Adding information to the
limitations section of
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the airplane flight manual (AFM); repetitively inspecting the aileron
and the elevator linear bearings and control rods for foreign object
debris, scarring, or damage; and taking all necessary corrective
actions. Since we issued AD 2007-07-06, Cessna has issued a new service
bulletin that contains procedures for installing an access panel to
facilitate the required inspections. Consequently, this AD retains the
actions currently required in AD 2007-07-06; allows installing access
panels; and changes the serial number applicability. We are issuing
this AD to prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator control systems,
which could result in failure. This failure could lead to loss of
control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on December 5, 2008.
On December 5, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
07-002D, dated May 29, 2008, and Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
07-018, dated May 29, 2008, listed in this AD.
As of April 9, 2007 (72 FR 15822, April 3, 2007), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-002, dated March 14, 2007,
listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67227; phone (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 942-9006.
To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is FAA-2007-27628;
Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-025-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
WA 98057; telephone: (425) 917-6405; fax: (425) 917-6590;
jeff.morfitt@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On August 1, 2008, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that
would apply to certain Cessna Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-
550FG airplanes. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45902).
The NPRM proposed to revise AD 2007-07-06 with a new AD that will
retain the actions currently required in AD 2007-07-06; allow
installing access panels; and change the serial number applicability.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed
except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these
minor corrections:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 1,495 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the inspection:
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Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost Total cost on U.S.
per airplane operators
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4 work-hours x $80 per hour = $320.............. Not applicable.................... $320 $478,400
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We estimate the following costs to do the optional access panel
installation:
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Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost per airplane
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14 work-hours x $80 per hour = Not applicable....... $1,120
$1,120.
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Warranty credit for installing the access panel may be given to the
extent noted in Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletins SB-07-018, dated May
29, 2008.
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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and
other
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information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request
to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-
2007-27628; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-025-AD'' in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2007-07-06, Amendment 39-15011 (72 FR 15822, April 3, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
2007-07-06 R1 Cessna Aircraft Company (type certificate previously
held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing): Amendment 39-15713; Docket
No. FAA-2007-27628; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-025-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on December 5, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2007-07-06, Amendment 39-15011.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Serial Nos.
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LC40-550FG............................ 40001 through 40079.
LC41-550FG............................ 41001 through 41800 and 411001
through 411041.
LC42-550FG............................ 42001 through 42569 and 421001
through 421006.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of reports of possible foreign object
contamination of the linear bearings. We are issuing this AD to
prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator control systems, which
could result in failure. This failure could lead to loss of control.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Insert Appendix A of Before further Under 14 CFR 43.7,
Columbia Mandatory Service flight after April the owner/operator
Bulletin SB-07-002, dated 9, 2007 (the holding at least a
March 14, 2007, or Appendix compliance date private pilot
A of Cessna Mandatory retained from AD certificate is
Service Bulletin SB-07- 2007-07-06). allowed to do the
002D, dated May 29, 2008, AFM insertion
into the limitations requirement of this
section of the airplane AD. Make an entry
flight manual (AFM). into the aircraft
logbook showing
compliance with
this portion of the
AD per compliance
with 14 CFR 43.9.
(2) Access and inspect the Initially inspect Following Columbia
aileron bearings in both within the next 35 Mandatory Service
wings and the elevator hours time-in- Bulletin SB-07-002,
bearings in the fuselage service (TIS) after dated March 14,
for foreign object debris. April 9, 2007 (the 2007, or Cessna
compliance date Mandatory Service
retained from AD Bulletin SB-07-
2007-07-06) 002D, dated May 29,
Repetitively 2008, and FAA-
inspect thereafter approved
at intervals not to maintenance
exceed 12 calendar procedures. The
months. appropriate
maintenance manual
contains these
procedures.
(3) Remove any debris found Before further Following Columbia
during any inspection flight after the Mandatory Service
required in paragraph inspection in which Bulletin SB-07-002,
(e)(2) of this AD. the debris is found. dated March 14,
2007, or Cessna
Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB-07-
002D, dated May 29,
2008, and FAA-
approved
maintenance
procedures. The
appropriate
maintenance manual
contains these
procedures.
(4) Inspect the aileron and Initially inspect Following Columbia
elevator control rods for within the next 35 Mandatory Service
scarring or damage near the hours TIS after Bulletin SB-07-002,
linear bearings. April 9, 2007 (the dated March 14,
compliance date 2007, or Cessna
retained from AD Mandatory Service
2007-07-06). Bulletin SB-07-
Repetitively 002D, dated May 29,
inspect thereafter 2008, and FAA-
at intervals not to approved
exceed 12 calendar maintenance
months. procedures. The
appropriate
maintenance manual
contains these
procedures.
(5) Contact the manufacturer Make all repairs Following Columbia
at the address specified in before further Mandatory Service
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD flight after the Bulletin SB-07-002,
for a repair scheme if any inspection in which dated March 14,
scarring or damage is found scarring or damage 2007, or Cessna
during any inspection is found. Mandatory Service
required in paragraph Bulletin SB-07-
(e)(4) of this AD. 002D, dated May 29,
2008, and FAA-
approved
maintenance
procedures. The
appropriate
maintenance manual
contains these
procedures.
(6) For the inspections At any time after Following Cessna
required in paragraphs the effective date Mandatory Service
(e)(2) and (e)(4) of this of this AD. Bulletin SB-07-018,
AD, you may install a dated May 29, 2008.
linear bearing access panel
instead of drilling an
inspection hole. If the
hole has previously been
drilled, the access panel
may also be installed in
addition to the inspection
hole.
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Note 1: Previous compliance with paragraphs (e)(1) through
(e)(5) of this AD using Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-
002A, dated August 29, 2007; Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
07-002B, dated December 10, 2007; or Cessna Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB-07-002C, dated February 18, 2008, are acceptable methods
of compliance.
Note 2: Compliance with Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-
018, dated May 29, 2008, is not considered terminating action for
this AD. This AD takes precedence over Cessna Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB-07-018, dated May 29, 2008.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Jeff Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, WA 98057; telephone: (425) 917-6405; fax: (425) 917-6590,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found 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.
(g) AMOCs approved for AD 2007-07-06 are approved for this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-002,
dated March 14, 2007, or Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-
002D, dated May 29, 2008, and Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
07-018, page 1 dated May 29, 2008, pages 2 through 20 dated May 30,
2008, 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 Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
07-002D, dated May 29, 2008, and Cessna Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB-07-018, page 1 dated May 29, 2008, pages 2 through 20 dated May
30, 2008, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) On April 9, 2007 (72 FR 15822, April 3, 2007), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-07-002, dated March 14, 2007.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67227.
(4) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_
of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 21, 2008.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-25500 Filed 10-30-08; 8:45 am]
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