Airworthiness Directives; Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o Model PZL M26 01 Airplanes, 4119-4121 [E9-776]
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determine if the support brackets of the
A/C outlet extrusions between body station
(BS) 360 and BS 907 have two-rivet
attachment fittings in accordance with Part 2
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737–25–1544, Revision 1, dated January 16,
2008 (‘‘the service bulletin’’), except at the
locations identified in the notes of Step 3.B.1
of Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions
of the service bulletin.
(1) For any support bracket attached with
three or more rivets: No further action is
required by paragraph (f) of this AD.
(2) For any subject support bracket having
a two-rivet attachment fitting: Before the
accumulation of 36,000 total flight cycles, or
within 72 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, except as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do
medium- and high-frequency eddy current
inspections for cracking of the frame around
the attachment holes of the support bracket,
in accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin. If any cracking is discovered, before
further flight, repair the cracking in
accordance with Part 3 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin.
Modification
(g) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD: Before the accumulation of 36,000
total flight cycles, or within 72 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, replace the support fittings of all
A/C outlet extrusions between BS 360 and BS
907 with new, improved support fittings, in
accordance with Part 4 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–
1544, Revision 1, dated January 16, 2008.
Compliance Time for Certain Airplanes
(h) For airplanes on which Boeing Business
Jet (BBJ) lower cabin altitude modification is
incorporated in accordance with
Supplemental Type Certificate ST01697SE:
Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight
cycles, or within 72 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (f) and (g)
of this AD.
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Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(i) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD according to Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–
1544, dated October 4, 2006, are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN:
Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
917–6447; fax (425) 917–6590; has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
Authorization Organization who has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
make those findings. For a repair method to
be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–25–1544, Revision 1,
dated January 16, 2008, to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O.
Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington
98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1, fax 206–766–5680; e-mail
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com, for a copy of this
service information.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information that is incorporated by reference
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information 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 Renton, Washington, on
December 18, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0010; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–001–AD; Amendment
39–15792; AD 2009–02–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Polskie
Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o Model
PZL M26 01 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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 the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane
revealed a significant chafing of the aileron
control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an
abnormal wearing of pulleys’ gorges as well.
Such damage can only be evidenced on
control cables which travel in pulleys either
limited in rotation or seized.
If left uncorrected, this condition, which
could also occur on the elevator or rudder
control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 12, 2009.
On February 12, 2009, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
We must receive comments on this
AD by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA AD No.
2008–0220, dated December 19, 2008
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane
revealed a significant chafing of the aileron
control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an
abnormal wearing of pulleys’ gorges as well.
Such damage can only be evidenced on
control cables which travel in pulleys either
limited in rotation or seized.
If left uncorrected, this condition, which
could also occur on the elevator or rudder
control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
For the reason stated above, this
Airworthiness Directive requires a detailed
inspection of flight controls and the
correction of any discrepancy that could be
found as a result of the inspection.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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Relevant Service Information
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o.
has issued Service Bulletin No. E/
62.020/2008, dated October 30, 2008.
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
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Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by the State of
Design Authority and determined the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
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 have also required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are described in a
separate paragraph of the AD. These
requirements take precedence over
those copied from the MCAI.
Authority for This Rulemaking
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because chafing of the aileron
control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of the transition
and an abnormal wearing of pulley
gorges, if left uncorrected, could lead to
loss of one or more primary controls,
which could reduce airplane
controllability. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this
AD are impracticable and that good
cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2009–0010;
Directorate Identifier 2009–CE–001–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
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Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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III.B. of PZL Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/
2008, dated October 30, 2008.
(3) If in the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD any damage is
found on the flight control systems other
than the pulleys and cables of the aileron
control system, before further flight, repair
the damage with an FAA-approved repair
solution (see paragraph (g)(2) of this AD).
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
FAA AD Differences
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:
■
2009–02–02 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze
Spolka zo.o: Amendment 39–15792;
Docket No. FAA–2009–0010; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–001–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective February 12, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models PZL M26 01
airplanes, serial numbers 1APP01–01 and
1AP002–01 through 1AP002–06, certificated
in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
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Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
‘‘A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane
revealed a significant chafing of the aileron
control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an
abnormal wearing of pulleys’ gorges as well.’’
‘‘Such damage can only be evidenced on
control cables which travel in pulleys either
limited in rotation or seized.’’
‘‘If left uncorrected, this condition, which
could also occur on the elevator or rudder
control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.’’
‘‘For the reason stated above, this
Airworthiness Directive requires a detailed
inspection of flight controls and the
correction of any discrepancy that could be
found as a result of the inspection.’’
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Before further flight, after the effective
date of this AD, inspect the airplane’s flight
control systems as instructed in paragraph
III.A. of Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka
zo.o. (PZL) Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/
2008, dated October 30, 2008.
(2) If in the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD any damage is
found on the pulleys and cables of the
aileron control system, before further flight,
repair the damage as instructed in paragraph
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
Attn: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; 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 European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2008–0220, dated
December 19, 2008, and Polskie Zaklady
Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. (PZL) Service Bulletin
No. E/62.020/2008, dated October 30, 2008,
for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze
Spolka zo.o. (PZL) Service Bulletin No. E/
62.020/2008, dated October 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
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp.
z.o.o., ul. Wojska Polskiego 3, 39–300 Mielec,
Poland; telephone: +48 17 788 7574; fax: +48
17 788 6365; e-mail: pzl@pzlmielec.com.pl;
Internet: https://www.pzlmielec.pl/biuletyn/
E62–020–2008_e.pdf.
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(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference for
this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the Central
Region, call (816) 329–3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information incorporated by reference
for this AD 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 January
8, 2009.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0935; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–28–AD; Amendment 39–
15790; AD 2009–01–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
Arriel 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: 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:
Several cases of loss of internal
components from the Hydro Mechanical Unit
(HMU) low fuel pressure switch HydraElectric part number (P/N) 9 550 17 956 0
into the fuel system, have been reported on
Arriel 2 engines.
The loss of internal components from the
low fuel pressure switch into the fuel system
may lead to a rupture of the HP–LP pumps
drive shaft shear pin, and thus to a possible
uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD). On
a single-engine helicopter, an uncommanded
IFSD results in an emergency autorotation
landing and in certain conditions may lead
to an accident.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
forced autorotation landing, or an
accident.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0010; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-001-AD;
Amendment 39-15792; AD 2009-02-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o
Model PZL M26 01 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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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 the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane revealed a significant
chafing of the aileron control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an abnormal wearing of
pulleys' gorges as well.
Such damage can only be evidenced on control cables which travel
in pulleys either limited in rotation or seized.
If left uncorrected, this condition, which could also occur on
the elevator or rudder control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent reduced controllability
of the airplane.
This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 12, 2009.
On February 12, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
We must receive comments on this AD by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4059; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No. 2008-0220, dated December 19, 2008 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane revealed a significant
chafing of the aileron control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an abnormal wearing of
pulleys' gorges as well.
Such damage can only be evidenced on control cables which travel
in pulleys either limited in rotation or seized.
If left uncorrected, this condition, which could also occur on
the elevator or rudder control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent reduced controllability
of the airplane.
For the reason stated above, this Airworthiness Directive
requires a detailed inspection of flight controls and the correction
of any discrepancy that could be found as a result of the
inspection.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. has issued Service Bulletin
No. E/62.020/2008, dated October 30, 2008. The actions described in
this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
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 have also required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements take
precedence over those copied from the MCAI.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
chafing of the aileron control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of the transition and an abnormal wearing of
pulley gorges, if left uncorrected, could lead to loss of one or more
primary controls, which could reduce airplane controllability.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0010; Directorate
Identifier 2009-CE-001-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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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:
2009-02-02 Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o: Amendment 39-15792;
Docket No. FAA-2009-0010; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-001-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
12, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models PZL M26 01 airplanes, serial
numbers 1APP01-01 and 1AP002-01 through 1AP002-06, certificated in
any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
``A detailed inspection in a M26 airplane revealed a significant
chafing of the aileron control cable against the wing rib in the
fuselage-to-wing area of transition and an abnormal wearing of
pulleys' gorges as well.''
``Such damage can only be evidenced on control cables which
travel in pulleys either limited in rotation or seized.''
``If left uncorrected, this condition, which could also occur on
the elevator or rudder control system, could lead to loss of one or
more primary flight controls and consequent reduced controllability
of the airplane.''
``For the reason stated above, this Airworthiness Directive
requires a detailed inspection of flight controls and the correction
of any discrepancy that could be found as a result of the
inspection.''
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Before further flight, after the effective date of this AD,
inspect the airplane's flight control systems as instructed in
paragraph III.A. of Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. (PZL)
Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/2008, dated October 30, 2008.
(2) If in the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD
any damage is found on the pulleys and cables of the aileron control
system, before further flight, repair the damage as instructed in
paragraph III.B. of PZL Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/2008, dated
October 30, 2008.
(3) If in the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD
any damage is found on the flight control systems other than the
pulleys and cables of the aileron control system, before further
flight, repair the damage with an FAA-approved repair solution (see
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD).
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to Attn: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2008-
0220, dated December 19, 2008, and Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka
zo.o. (PZL) Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/2008, dated October 30,
2008, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. (PZL)
Service Bulletin No. E/62.020/2008, dated October 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 this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z.o.o., ul. Wojska Polskiego 3, 39-300
Mielec, Poland; telephone: +48 17 788 7574; fax: +48 17 788 6365; e-
mail: pzl@pzlmielec.com.pl; Internet: https://www.pzlmielec.pl/
biuletyn/E62-020-2008_e.pdf.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD 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 January 8, 2009.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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