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other information collection burdens
imposed on the public. This action does
not impose any reporting or
recordkeeping requirements. It pertains
solely to the collection of debts owed to
the federal government.
Executive Order 12630 (Taking of
Private Property)
This action would not affect a taking
of private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, ‘‘Governmental Actions
and Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.’’
Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice
Reform)
This action meets applicable
standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of
Executive Order 12988, ‘‘Civil Justice
Reform,’’ to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce
burden.
Executive Order 13045 (Protection of
Children)
Executive Order 13045, ‘‘Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (April 23, 1997,
62 FR 19885), requires that agencies
issuing economically significant rules,
which also concern an environmental
health or safety risk that an agency has
reason to believe may
disproportionately affect children, must
include an evaluation of the
environmental health and safety effects
of the regulation on children. Section 5
of Executive Order 13045 directs an
agency to submit for a covered
regulatory action an evaluation of its
environmental health or safety effects
on children. The EAC has determined
that these rules are not covered
regulatory actions as defined under
Executive Order 13045. This
determination is based upon the fact
that this action is not economically
significant under Executive Order
12866, because the changes proposed
would not have an impact of $100
million or more in any one year, and do
not constitute an environmental health
risk or safety risk that would
disproportionately affect children.
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(Intergovernmental Review)
The regulations implementing
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apply to this rulemaking.
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use.’’ This proposal is
not a significant energy action within
the meaning of section 4(b) of the
Executive Order. This rule involves
internal procedures of the collection of
debts owed to the federal government, is
not economically significant, and will
not have a significant adverse effect on
the supply, distribution, or use of
energy.
List of Subjects 11 CFR Part 9430
Administrative practice and
procedure, Debts, Claims.
In consideration of the foregoing, EAC
amends title 11, Code of Federal
Regulations, chapter II, by adding Part
9430 to read as follows:
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PART 9430—DEBT COLLECTION
Sec.
9430.1 Cross-reference to executive branchwide debt collection regulations
9430.2 [Reserved]
9430.3 [Reserved]
9430.4 [Reserved]
9430.5 [Reserved]
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3716(b); 31 U.S.C.
3711(d)(2); 31 CFR parts 900–904,
§ 9430.1 Cross-reference to executive
branch-wide debt collection regulations.
The U.S. Election Assistance
Commission adopts the regulations at 31
CFR parts 900–904, governing
administrative collection, offset,
compromise, and the suspension or
termination of collection activity for
civil claims for money, funds, or
property, as defined by 31 U.S.C.
3701(b).
§ 9430.2
[Reserved]
§ 9430.3
[Reserved]
§ 9430.4
[Reserved]
§ 9430.5
[Reserved]
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance
Commission.
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Executive Order 13211 (Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use)
The EAC has analyzed this action
under Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0284; Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–016–AD; Amendment
39–15939; AD 2009–12–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier
Luftfahrt GmbH Models Dornier 228–
100, Dornier 228–101, Dornier 228–200,
Dornier 228–201, Dornier 228–202, and
Dornier 228–212 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are superseding an
existing 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:
The manufacturer reported findings of
missing primer on the internal of the elevator
and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The aircraft
S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance
purposes. Investigation performed by RUAG
showed that the paint removal procedure for
the rudder and elevator was changed from a
paint stripping with brush and scraper to a
procedure where the parts were submerged
in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The
stripper is called TURCO 5669 from Henkel
Surface Technologies. The stripping process
is described in the Technical Process Bulletin
No. 238799 dated 09/01/1999. This paint
stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the
TC–Holder.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
17, 2009.
On July 17, 2009, the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Davison, Glider Program Manager, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
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Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4130; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on March 30, 2009 (74 FR
14097), and proposed to supersede AD
2008–08–15, Amendment 39–15467 (73
FR 21220; April 21, 2008). That NPRM
proposed to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states that:
The manufacturer reported findings of
missing primer on the internal of the elevator
and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The aircraft
S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance
purposes. Investigation performed by RUAG
showed that the paint removal procedure for
the rudder and elevator was changed from a
paint stripping with brush and scraper to a
procedure where the parts were submerged
in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The
stripper is called TURCO 5669 from Henkel
Surface Technologies. The stripping process
is described in the Technical Process Bulletin
No. 238799 dated 09/01/1999. This paint
stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the
TC–Holder.
Corrosion damage can occur through
insufficient surface protection.
Consequently, the MCAI requires a
detailed visual inspection of the inner
structure of the rudder and elevator for
signs of corrosion, de-bonded primer
(yellow-green), and any deviation of
surface protection. If the inspection
results show corrosion beyond the
acceptable level or areas with debonded primer, the inspection results
have to be reported to RUAG Aerospace
Services GmbH for further decisions. If
necessary, repair the affected parts in
accordance with the applicable repair
instruction obtained from RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
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we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a note within the AD.
(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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
17 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $4,080, or $240 per product.
We have no way of determining the
number of airplanes or the associated
costs of any follow-on repairs or
replacements that might be required by
this AD.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have Federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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
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
removing Amendment 39–15467 (73 FR
21220; April 21, 2008) and adding the
following new AD:
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2009–12–16 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH:
Amendment 39–15939; Docket No.
FAA–2009–0284; Directorate Identifier
2009–CE–016–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 17, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008–08–15,
Amendment 39–15467.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dornier 228–100,
Dornier 228–101, Dornier 228–200, Dornier
228–201, Dornier 228–202, and Dornier 228–
212 airplanes, all serial numbers, that:
(1) Are certificated in any category; and
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(2) have had the rudder and/or elevator
replaced or repaired at Fairchild Dornier or
RUAG between the year 2000 and 2005. The
concerned rudder and elevator part numbers
and serial numbers are listed on page 7 of
RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology
Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB–228–270
(includes undated attachments 1 and 2 to
SB–228–270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated
November 28, 2008.
repair instructions following RUAG
Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228
Service Bulletin No. SB–228–270 (includes
undated attachments 1 and 2 to SB–228–270
Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008.
(ii) Repair corrosion following FAAapproved repair instructions obtained from
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 51: Standard Practices/
Structures.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
The manufacturer reported findings of
missing primer on the internal of the elevator
and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The aircraft
S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance
purposes. Investigation performed by RUAG
showed that the paint removal procedure for
the rudder and elevator was changed from a
paint stripping with brush and scraper to a
procedure where the parts were submerged
in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The
stripper is called TURCO 5669 from Henkel
Surface Technologies. The stripping process
is described in the Technical Process Bulletin
No. 238799 dated 09/01/1999. This paint
stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the
TC-Holder.
Corrosion damage can occur through
insufficient surface protection. Consequently,
the MCAI requires a detailed visual
inspection of the inner structure of the
rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion, debonded primer (yellow-green), and any
deviation of surface protection. If the
inspection results show corrosion beyond the
acceptable level or areas with de-bonded
primer, the inspection results have to be
reported to RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
for further decisions. If necessary, repair the
affected parts in accordance with the
applicable repair instruction obtained from
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within 2 months after July 17, 2009 (the
effective date of this AD), do a detailed visual
inspection on the inner structure of the
rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion, debonded primer (yellow-green), and any other
deviation of surface protection following
RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology
Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No. SB–228–270
(includes undated attachments 1 and 2 to
SB–228–270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated
November 28, 2008.
(2) If you find corrosion or areas with debonded primer as a result of the inspection
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before
further flight, do the following:
(i) Report the inspection results to RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228
Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231
Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany,
telephone: +49 (0) 8153–30–2280; fax: +49 (0)
8153–30–3030 and request FAA-approved
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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: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; fax: (816) 329–
4090. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI German AD D–2007–
350R1, dated January 30, 2009; and RUAG
Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228
Service Bulletin No. SB–228–270 (includes
undated attachments 1 and 2 to SB–228–270
Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008,
for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use RUAG Aerospace Defence
Technology Dornier 228 Service Bulletin No.
SB–228–270 (includes undated attachments 1
and 2 to SB–228–270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1,
dated November 28, 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 RUAG Aerospace Services
GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O.
Box 1253, 82231 Wessling, Federal Republic
of Germany, telephone: +49 (0) 8153–30–
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2280; fax: +49 (0) 8153–30–3030; E-mail:
custsupport.dornier228@ruag.com; Internet:
https://www.ruag.com/.
(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 June 4,
2009.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0523; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–018–AD; Amendment
39–15934; AD 2009–12–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A340–541 and –642 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (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)
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:
Following a refined Finite Element Model
(FEM) analysis of the Nose Landing Gear
(NLG) actuator fitting installed on the roof
panel of the NLG box of all A340–500/–600
aircraft, it has been demonstrated that
potential fatigue cracks can be initiated on
the NLG actuator fitting flanges.
This situation, if not corrected, could lead
to inadvertent extension of the NLG which
could adversely affect the aircraft’s continued
safe flight or [could result in] failure to
retract the NLG which, in combination with
an engine failure, could adversely affect the
aircraft’s safe take off.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0284; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-016-AD;
Amendment 39-15939; AD 2009-12-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Models Dornier
228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, Dornier
228-202, and Dornier 228-212 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing 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:
The manufacturer reported findings of missing primer on the
internal of the elevator and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The
aircraft S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance purposes.
Investigation performed by RUAG showed that the paint removal
procedure for the rudder and elevator was changed from a paint
stripping with brush and scraper to a procedure where the parts were
submerged in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The stripper is
called TURCO 5669 from Henkel Surface Technologies. The stripping
process is described in the Technical Process Bulletin No. 238799
dated 09/01/1999. This paint stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the TC-Holder.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 17, 2009.
On July 17, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
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Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 30, 2009 (74
FR 14097), and proposed to supersede AD 2008-08-15, Amendment 39-15467
(73 FR 21220; April 21, 2008). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that:
The manufacturer reported findings of missing primer on the
internal of the elevator and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The
aircraft S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance purposes.
Investigation performed by RUAG showed that the paint removal
procedure for the rudder and elevator was changed from a paint
stripping with brush and scraper to a procedure where the parts were
submerged in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The stripper is
called TURCO 5669 from Henkel Surface Technologies. The stripping
process is described in the Technical Process Bulletin No. 238799
dated 09/01/1999. This paint stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the TC-Holder.
Corrosion damage can occur through insufficient surface protection.
Consequently, the MCAI requires a detailed visual inspection of the
inner structure of the rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion, de-
bonded primer (yellow-green), and any deviation of surface protection.
If the inspection results show corrosion beyond the acceptable level or
areas with de-bonded primer, the inspection results have to be reported
to RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH for further decisions. If necessary,
repair the affected parts in accordance with the applicable repair
instruction obtained from RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 17 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $4,080, or $240 per product.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes or the
associated costs of any follow-on repairs or replacements that might be
required by 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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15467 (73 FR
21220; April 21, 2008) and adding the following new AD:
2009-12-16 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH: Amendment 39-15939; Docket No.
FAA-2009-0284; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-016-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 17,
2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-08-15, Amendment 39-15467.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier
228-200, Dornier 228-201, Dornier 228-202, and Dornier 228-212
airplanes, all serial numbers, that:
(1) Are certificated in any category; and
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(2) have had the rudder and/or elevator replaced or repaired at
Fairchild Dornier or RUAG between the year 2000 and 2005. The
concerned rudder and elevator part numbers and serial numbers are
listed on page 7 of RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228
Service Bulletin No. SB-228-270 (includes undated attachments 1 and
2 to SB-228-270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 51: Standard
Practices/Structures.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
The manufacturer reported findings of missing primer on the
internal of the elevator and rudder of aircraft S/N 8200. The
aircraft S/N 8200 was with RUAG for maintenance purposes.
Investigation performed by RUAG showed that the paint removal
procedure for the rudder and elevator was changed from a paint
stripping with brush and scraper to a procedure where the parts were
submerged in a tank filled with hot liquid stripper. The stripper is
called TURCO 5669 from Henkel Surface Technologies. The stripping
process is described in the Technical Process Bulletin No. 238799
dated 09/01/1999. This paint stripping process change was not
communicated to and not approved by the TC-Holder.
Corrosion damage can occur through insufficient surface protection.
Consequently, the MCAI requires a detailed visual inspection of the
inner structure of the rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion,
de-bonded primer (yellow-green), and any deviation of surface
protection. If the inspection results show corrosion beyond the
acceptable level or areas with de-bonded primer, the inspection
results have to be reported to RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH for
further decisions. If necessary, repair the affected parts in
accordance with the applicable repair instruction obtained from RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 2 months after July 17, 2009 (the effective date of
this AD), do a detailed visual inspection on the inner structure of
the rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion, de-bonded primer
(yellow-green), and any other deviation of surface protection
following RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-270 (includes undated attachments 1 and 2 to SB-
228-270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008.
(2) If you find corrosion or areas with de-bonded primer as a
result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,
before further flight, do the following:
(i) Report the inspection results to RUAG Aerospace Services
GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231 Wessling,
Federal Republic of Germany, telephone: +49 (0) 8153-30-2280; fax:
+49 (0) 8153-30-3030 and request FAA-approved repair instructions
following RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-270 (includes undated attachments 1 and 2 to SB-
228-270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008.
(ii) Repair corrosion following FAA-approved repair instructions
obtained from RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH.
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: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI German AD D-2007-350R1, dated January 30,
2009; and RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228 Service
Bulletin No. SB-228-270 (includes undated attachments 1 and 2 to SB-
228-270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 2008, for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use RUAG Aerospace Defence Technology Dornier 228
Service Bulletin No. SB-228-270 (includes undated attachments 1 and
2 to SB-228-270 Rev. 1), Rev. No. 1, dated November 28, 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 RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box
1253, 82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany, telephone: +49
(0) 8153-30-2280; fax: +49 (0) 8153-30-3030; E-mail:
custsupport.dornier228@ruag.com; Internet: https://www.ruag.com/.
(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 June 4, 2009.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-13693 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am]
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