Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Airplanes, 52205-52212 [2012-21018]
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following new
Goodyear Aviation Tires (retreads are not
affected by this AD), installed on various
transport category airplanes, including but
not limited to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
600–2B19 airplanes:
(1) New tire part number (P/N) 299K63–1
with the following specifications:
(i) Tire size: H29x9.0–15;
(ii) Ply rating: 16PR; and
(iii) Speed rating: 210 miles per hour.
(2) Serial numbers (S/N) 01867xxx through
02737xxx with the following specifications:
(i) The 5th digit of the serial number must
be a ‘‘7’’; and
(ii) ‘‘XXX’’ can be any combination of three
single digit numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 32: Landing gear.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by 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 tire tread
separations and tread-area bulges on the
main landing gear tires due to low adhesion
in the tread should area. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the main landing
gear tires during takeoff or landing, which
could cause damage to the airplane structure,
flaps, engine, and wheel well and result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in accordance with Goodyear
Aviation Service Bulletin 2012–32–001,
dated April 19, 2012.
(1) Within the next 5 flight cycles
(landings) after September 13, 2012 (the
effective date of this AD), inspect the main
landing gear tires, P/N 299K63–1, to
determine if an affected S/N tire, as specified
in paragraph (c) of this AD, is installed. A
review of the airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the P/
N and S/N of the tires installed can be
positively determined from that review.
Operators that do not maintain landing
records can determine the number of
landings by dividing the number of airplane
hours time-in-service (TIS) by two.
(2) Before further flight after the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,
replace any tire that has an affected serial
number.
(3) As of September 13, 2012 (the effective
date of this AD), do not install any main
landing gear tire, P/N 299K63–1, that has an
affected serial number specified in paragraph
(c)(2) of this AD.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
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Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404)
474–5580; fax: (404) 474–5606; email:
samuel.belete@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
(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, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(h) Special Flight Permit
We are allowing a one-time special flight
permit to return the airplane to a suitable
maintenance base provided a detailed
inspection of the main landing gear tires is
done and no tread separation or bulge is
detected.
(i) Related Information
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Refer to MCAI Agencia Nacional de
Aviacao Civil (ANAC) Brazilian
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Airworthiness Directive 2012–05–01, dated
June 5, 2012, and Goodyear Aviation Service
Bulletin 2012–32–001, dated April 19, 2012,
for related information.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin
2012–32–001, dated April 19, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
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(3) For Goodyear Aviation Tires service
information identified in this AD, contact
Goodyear Aviation, ATTN: Richard
McKenna—Product Support Manager (North
America), 100 Business Center Drive,
Stockbridge, GA 30281; phone: (678) 364–
8956; fax: (678) 284–6101; email:
rich_mckenna@goodyear.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
index.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
16, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012–20696 Filed 8–28–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0360; Directorate
Identifier 2010–CE–061–AD; Amendment
39–17023; AD 2012–08–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Univair
Aircraft Corporation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Univair Aircraft Corporation
Models (ERCO) 415–C, 415–CD, 415–D,
E, G; (Forney) F–1 and F–1A; (Alon) A–
2 and A2–A; and (Mooney) M10
airplanes. That AD currently requires an
inspection of the aileron balance
assembly and ailerons for cracks and
excessive looseness of associated parts
with the required repair or replacement
of defective parts as necessary. This new
AD would add airplanes to the
Applicability section; require
inspections of the ailerons, aileron
balance assembly, and aileron rigging
for looseness or wear, require repair or
replacement of parts as necessary; and
require a report of the inspection
results. This new AD was prompted by
a report of a Univair Aircraft
Corporation Model ERCO 415–D
Ercoupe that crashed after an in-flight
SUMMARY:
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breakup due to possible aileron flutter.
We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3,
2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 3, 2012.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Univair
Aircraft Corporation, 2500 Himalaya
Road, Aurora, Colorado 80011;
telephone: (303) 375–8882, fax: (303)
375–8888; Internet: https://
univairparts.com. You may review
copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Roger Caldwell, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Denver Aircraft Certification
Office, 26805 East 68th Ave., Room 214,
Denver, Colorado 80249–6361;
telephone: (303) 342–1086; fax: (303)
342–1088; email:
roger.caldwell@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 52–02–02 (21
FR 9447, December 4, 1956). That AD
applies to the specified products. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2011 (76 FR
20894, April 14, 2011). That NPRM
proposed to add airplanes to the
Applicability section; require
inspections of the ailerons, aileron
balance assembly, and aileron rigging
for looseness or wear; repair or
replacement of parts as necessary; and
require a report of the inspection
results.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the proposal (76 FR 20894,
April 14, 2011) and the FAA’s response
to each comment.
Request To Withdraw NPRM or Change
the Inspection Interval
William R. Bayne and Hartmut Beil
stated that the service bulletin and/or
the manufacturer’s existing
recommendations, such as lubricating
control rod ends at 300 hour intervals,
are adequate, and the existing AD 52–
02–02 (21 FR 9447, December 4, 1956)
is sufficient. They stated that the
number of in-flight breakups do not
identify a failure of the flight control
system and do not justify the need for
AD action. They also stated the
inspection interval should be 300 hours
instead of 100 hours to match the
existing recommendations, and the
proposed AD puts a financial burden on
owners with little or no gain for safety.
We disagree with these comments.
This AD will add airplanes to the
Applicability section that were not
included in AD 52–02–02 (21 FR 9447,
December 4, 1956). Also, the flight
control free play limits can vary or be
out of tolerance for many more reasons
than not doing the 300-hour lubrication
requirement. Also, varying field reports
indicated that the majority of flight
control systems are not in tolerance. In
addition, Ercoupe Service Memorandum
No. 57, Revision A, dated September 1,
2008, recommends free play inspection
every 100 hours.
Request To Allow for Credit for the
Calibration of the Airspeed Indicator
Linda Abrams requested we change
the calibration of the airspeed indicator
(ASI) requirement, paragraph (g)(8) of
the proposed AD (76 FR 20894, April
14, 2011), to allow for ‘‘unless already
done’’ credit since that applies to the
other inspection requirements, and it
would impose a financial burden on
owners and operators.
We agree. ‘‘Unless already done’’
credit will be applied for the ASI
calibration requirement in paragraph
(g)(8) of this AD as all other ‘‘unless
already done’’ credit is being applied by
reference to the Compliance section,
paragraph (f) of this AD.
Request To Reference Mooney M–10
Service and Maintenance Manual
James E. Dyer of Univair requested the
Mooney M–10 service and maintenance
requirements be addressed by separate
applicable service information since the
Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 57
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and 35A, both Revisions A, both dated
September 1, 2008, are not applicable to
the Mooney M–10.
We agree. We revised the ‘‘Required
Actions’’ section paragraph (g) of this
AD by adding text that requires
inspecting and taking corrective action
on the Mooney M–10 flight control
system per pages 5–1 through 5–4 of the
Mooney M–10 Service and Maintenance
Manual, Serial Numbers 690001 through
690011 and 700001 and on, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008. We also added
Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35A,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, to
the applicable service information, and
added an area to the reporting
requirement pertaining to the use of
Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35A,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008.
Request To Reference Ercoupe Service
Bulletin No. 20 for the Aileron Balance
Assembly Requirements
James E. Dyer commented that
Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 20,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, is
only referenced in the one-time
reporting requirement of the ‘‘Required
Actions’’ section, paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD and not referenced as a
procedural requirement for the
inspection of ailerons with counter
weights.
We agree. We have revised this AD by
adding Ercoupe Service Memorandum
No. 20, Revision A, dated September 1,
2008, as a reference in the ‘‘Required
Actions’’ section, paragraph (g), of this
AD pertaining to airplanes with the
aileron balance assembly (ERCO part
number (P/N) 415–16009).
Request To Require the Airspeed
Indicator Calibration To Be Done at an
Instrument Repair Facility
James E. Dyer, Linda T. Abrams, and
Jack Chmiel commented that the
calibration test for the ASI should be
completed by an authorized instrument
repair facility because Advisory Circular
AC 23–8B, Appendix 9 contains
technical requirements that exceed the
ability of most owner/operators, repair
stations, or Airframe & Powerplant
(A&P) mechanics on this class of
airplane.
We partially agree. We have revised
the ‘‘Required Actions’’ section,
paragraph (g)(8) of this AD to require an
FAA-authorized instrument repair
facility to calibrate the ASI if the bench
test method is used. However we will
allow an exception for global
positioning system (GPS) or other
owner/operator FAA-approved methods
of calibrating the ASI following the
instructions in FAA Advisory Circular
AC 23–8C, Appendix 9, dated
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November 16, 2011. These procedures
will be repetitively required every 4
years and any time maintenance affects
the system integrity.
We agree. We revised this AD to
reflect the aileron hinge and rudder
hinge P/N from 415–24003 to F24003 in
the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’ section.
Request To Make the Reporting
Requirement a One-Time Action
Jack Chmiel, William R. Bayne, and
an anonymous commenter stated they
did not think the Inspection Report
should be submitted after each
inspection interval. They didn’t feel the
referenced report was clearly defined in
the NPRM as a one-time report that is
only required at the time of initial
compliance with the AD.
We agree. We have revised this AD to
clearly state the reporting requirement is
a one-time action submitted after the
initial inspection.
Request To Limit the Aileron Free Play
Request To Update the P/N ‘‘Costs of
Compliance’’
James E. Dyer commented that there
has been a revision to a P/N listed in the
‘‘Costs of Compliance’’ section of this
AD, and we should change the P/N.
Vince Hammons and Jack Chmiel
commented that the aileron free play
should be limited to 1⁄8 inch to 5⁄16 inch,
which they believe would be easily
attainable and would remove any
confusion on allowable amount of free
play.
We do not agree. Ercoupe Service
Memorandums No. 56 and No. 57, both
Revisions A, both dated September 1,
2008, state that 7⁄16 inch is allowable for
ailerons with counter weights, and 5⁄16
inch is allowable for ailerons without
counter weights per the original design.
Anything less could be unattainable due
to different wear patterns and usage
between airplane units and the services
times and duration of the type design
for the fleet since inception.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (76 FR
20894, April 14, 2011) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 20894,
April 14, 2011).
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 2,600
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED RETAINED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................
Not applicable ..................
$340
$884,000
Action
Inspect the ailerons for
cracks in the support
structure and skin.
ESTIMATED NEW COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Remove load from nose
wheel and adjust rigging.
.5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ......................
Not applicable ..................
$42.50
$110,500
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements for the
flight control system that would be
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
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Install aileron hinge ..
Install elevator hinge
Install elevator hinge
Install rudder hinge ..
Install aileron rodend bearing.
2
2
2
2
2
work-hours
work-hours
work-hours
work-hours
work-hours
×
×
×
×
×
$85
$85
$85
$85
$85
per
per
per
per
per
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
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$170
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Aileron Hinge Part Number (P/N) F24003 $25 .......................
Elevator Hinge P/N 415–22007 $40 ........................................
Elevator Hinge P/N 415–22008 $83 ........................................
Rudder Hinge P/N F24003 $25 ...............................................
Aileron Rod-End Bearing P/N GMM–3M–670 $20 .................
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
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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
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that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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 airworthiness directive (AD)
52–02–02, (21 FR 9447, December 4,
1956), and adding the following new
AD:
■
2012–08–06 Univair Aircraft Corporation:
Amendment 39–17023; Docket No.
FAA–2011–0360; Directorate Identifier
2010–CE–061–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 3, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 52–02–02 (21 FR
9447, December 4, 1956).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Univair Aircraft
Corporation Models (ERCO) 415–C, 415–CD,
415–D, E, G; (Forney) F–1 and F–1A; (Alon)
A–2 and A2–A; and (Mooney) M10 airplanes,
all serial numbers, that are certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a Univair
Aircraft Corporation Model ERCO 415–D
Ercoupe that crashed after an in-flight
breakup due to possible aileron flutter. We
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (G)—REQUIRED ACTIONS
What must be done?
When must it be done?
How it must be done
(1) For all airplanes: Inspect the ailerons for
cracks in the support structure and skin.
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of
this AD) or within 3 months after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours
TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
(2) For airplanes with the aileron balance assembly (ERCO Part Number (P/N) 415–
16009) installed: Inspect the assembly for
cracks in the support structure and skin.
Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first. Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12
months, whichever occurs first.
Before further flight after the inspection where
the cracking was found.
For all airplanes except the Mooney M–10,
follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
56 and 35A, both Revisions A, both dated
September 1, 2008. For the Mooney M–10
follow the Mooney M–10 Service and Maintenance Manual, Serial Numbers 690001
through 690011 and 700001 and on, Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, Section
V, pages 5–1 through 5–4.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
(3) For all airplanes: If any cracking is found
during the inspections required in paragraphs
(g)(1) and/or (g)(2) of this AD, repair or replace cracked parts.
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(4) For airplanes with the aileron balance assembly (ERCO P/N 415–16009) installed: Inspect the four No. 6–32 screws that attach
the balance weight support to the aileron for
looseness and damage.
(5) For all airplanes: If any looseness or damage is found during the inspection of the
screws required in paragraph (g)(4) of this
AD, replace the screws with AN 526–632
screws, making sure to not overstress during
tightening.
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Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first. Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12
months, whichever occurs first.
Before further flight after the inspection where
the looseness or damage was found.
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Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
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TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (G)—REQUIRED ACTIONS—Continued
What must be done?
When must it be done?
How it must be done
(6) For airplanes with the aileron balance assembly (ERCO P/N 415–16009) installed: Inspect the aileron hinges and aileron control
system for excessive looseness or wear in
hinge pins or bearings. If, with one aileron
blocked in the neutral position, the total play
of the other aileron, measured at the trailing
edge, exceeds 7⁄16-inch, inspect all the joints
and bearings and tighten or replace those
which are loose.
(7) For airplanes that do not have the aileron
balance assembly (ERCO P/N 415–16009)
installed: Inspect the aileron hinges and aileron control system for excessive looseness
or wear in hinge pins or bearings. If, with one
aileron blocked in the neutral position the
total play of the other aileron, measured at
the trailing edge, exceeds 5⁄16-inch, inspect
all the joints and bearings and tighten those
which are loose.
(8) For all airplanes: Determine that the airspeed instrument is correctly calibrated and
distinctly marked in accordance with the operating limitations.
Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first. Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12
months, whichever occurs first.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandums No.
20, 56, and 57, all Revisions A, all dated
September 1, 2008; and for Models E and
(Forney) F–1 and F–1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first, and repetitively thereafter every four
years, and any time maintenance occurs
that affects the system integrity.
For airspeed instrument calibration by bench
test method, you must use an FAA-authorized instrument repair facility. For airspeed
calibration by global positioning system
(GPS) or other owner/operator FAA-approved method, you may follow the instructions in Advisory Circular (AC) AC 23–8C,
Appendix 9, dated November 16, 2011. AC
23–8C
can
be
found
at:
https://
www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_ Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/
bc4325ad70e84ff58625795d00635d7c/
$FILE/23-8C.pdf.
Follow Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35,
Revised January 6, 2006, and/or Ercoupe
Service Memorandum 35A, Revision A,
dated September 1, 2008.
(9) For all airplanes except the Mooney M–10:
Remove load from nose wheel and adjust rigging.
(10) For all airplanes: Submit a one-time report
from the initial inspections and/or actions required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(4),
(g)(6), (g)(7), (g)(8), and (g)(9) of this AD.
Within the next 25 hours TIS after October 3,
2012 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first. Repetitively thereafter adjust at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS or 12
months, whichever occurs first.
Within 30 days after the initial inspections
and/or actions required in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(4), (g)(6), (g)(7), (g)(8),
and (g)(9) of this AD, or 30 days after October 3, 2012 (the effective date of this AD) if
you are using the ‘‘unless already done’’
credit.
Use the reporting form found in Figure 1 of
paragraph (g)(10) of this AD and send the
report to the following offices: Roger A.
Caldwell, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ANM–
100D, Denver Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 26805 East 68th Avenue, Room
214, Denver, Colorado 80249–6361; and
Univair Aircraft Corporation, 2500 Himalaya
Road, Aurora, Colorado 80011.
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collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the
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Clearance Officer, AES–200.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Denver ACO, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your Principal Maintenance Inspector
or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 52–02–02 (21
FR 9447, December 4, 1956) are approved as
AMOCs for this AD.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Roger Caldwell, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Denver ACO, 26805 East 68th Ave.,
Room 214, Denver, Colorado 80249–6361;
telephone: (303) 342–1086; fax: (303) 342–
1088; email: roger.caldwell@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 56,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008;
(ii) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 57,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008;
(iii) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35,
revised January 6, 2006;
(iv) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No.
35A, Revision A, dated September 1, 2008;
(v) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 20,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008; and
(vi) Mooney M–10 Service and
Maintenance Manual, Serial Numbers 690001
through 690011 and 700001 and on, Section
V, pages 5–1 through 5–4, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008.
Note for paragraph (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii),
(k)(2)(iv), (k)(2)(v), and (k)(2)(vi) of this AD:
The only change in Revision A of the above
listed service information was to add dates to
the previously undated service information.
(3) For Univair Aircraft Corporation service
information identified in this AD, contact
Univair Aircraft Corporation, 2500 Himalaya
Road, Aurora, Colorado 80011; telephone:
(303) 375–8882, facsimile: (303) 375–8888;
Internet: https://univairparts.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
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202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
index.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
16, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1326; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–177–AD; Amendment
39–17144; AD 2012–15–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model
757–200, –200CB, and –300 series
airplanes. That AD currently requires
initial and repetitive inspections of the
fuselage skin and bear strap at the
forward, upper corner of the L1 entry
door cutout for cracking, and repair if
necessary. That action also provides an
optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. This new AD
requires additional inspections for
airplanes having repairs or preventative
modifications installed and inspections
for certain other airplanes. This AD also
adds airplanes to the applicability. This
AD was prompted by reports of
additional cracking in the fuselage skin.
We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the fuselage skin and
bear strap at the forward upper corner
of the L1 entry door cutout, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of
the L1 entry door, and consequent rapid
decompression of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3,
2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 3, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of May 24, 2004 (69 FR
25481, May 7, 2004).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
SUMMARY:
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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; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may review copies of the referenced
service information 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.
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6440; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
nancy.marsh@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2004–09–32,
Amendment 39–13622 (69 FR 25481,
May 7, 2004). That AD applies to the
specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
December 29, 2011 (76 FR 81890). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require
initial and repetitive inspections of the
fuselage skin and bear strap at the
forward upper corner of the L1 entry
door cutout for cracking, and repair if
necessary. That NPRM also provided an
optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. That NPRM also
proposed to require additional
inspections for airplanes having repairs
or preventative modifications installed
and inspections for certain other
airplanes. That NPRM also proposed to
add airplanes to the applicability.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0360; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-061-AD;
Amendment 39-17023; AD 2012-08-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD,
415-D, E, G; (Forney) F-1 and F-1A; (Alon) A-2 and A2-A; and (Mooney)
M10 airplanes. That AD currently requires an inspection of the aileron
balance assembly and ailerons for cracks and excessive looseness of
associated parts with the required repair or replacement of defective
parts as necessary. This new AD would add airplanes to the
Applicability section; require inspections of the ailerons, aileron
balance assembly, and aileron rigging for looseness or wear, require
repair or replacement of parts as necessary; and require a report of
the inspection results. This new AD was prompted by a report of a
Univair Aircraft Corporation Model ERCO 415-D Ercoupe that crashed
after an in-flight
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breakup due to possible aileron flutter. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 3,
2012.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Univair Aircraft Corporation, 2500 Himalaya Road, Aurora, Colorado
80011; telephone: (303) 375-8882, fax: (303) 375-8888; Internet: https://univairparts.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Caldwell, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, 26805 East 68th Ave., Room
214, Denver, Colorado 80249-6361; telephone: (303) 342-1086; fax: (303)
342-1088; email: roger.caldwell@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 52-02-02 (21 FR 9447, December 4, 1956). That
AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2011 (76 FR 20894, April 14, 2011). That NPRM
proposed to add airplanes to the Applicability section; require
inspections of the ailerons, aileron balance assembly, and aileron
rigging for looseness or wear; repair or replacement of parts as
necessary; and require a report of the inspection results.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(76 FR 20894, April 14, 2011) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Withdraw NPRM or Change the Inspection Interval
William R. Bayne and Hartmut Beil stated that the service bulletin
and/or the manufacturer's existing recommendations, such as lubricating
control rod ends at 300 hour intervals, are adequate, and the existing
AD 52-02-02 (21 FR 9447, December 4, 1956) is sufficient. They stated
that the number of in-flight breakups do not identify a failure of the
flight control system and do not justify the need for AD action. They
also stated the inspection interval should be 300 hours instead of 100
hours to match the existing recommendations, and the proposed AD puts a
financial burden on owners with little or no gain for safety.
We disagree with these comments. This AD will add airplanes to the
Applicability section that were not included in AD 52-02-02 (21 FR
9447, December 4, 1956). Also, the flight control free play limits can
vary or be out of tolerance for many more reasons than not doing the
300-hour lubrication requirement. Also, varying field reports indicated
that the majority of flight control systems are not in tolerance. In
addition, Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 57, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008, recommends free play inspection every 100 hours.
Request To Allow for Credit for the Calibration of the Airspeed
Indicator
Linda Abrams requested we change the calibration of the airspeed
indicator (ASI) requirement, paragraph (g)(8) of the proposed AD (76 FR
20894, April 14, 2011), to allow for ``unless already done'' credit
since that applies to the other inspection requirements, and it would
impose a financial burden on owners and operators.
We agree. ``Unless already done'' credit will be applied for the
ASI calibration requirement in paragraph (g)(8) of this AD as all other
``unless already done'' credit is being applied by reference to the
Compliance section, paragraph (f) of this AD.
Request To Reference Mooney M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual
James E. Dyer of Univair requested the Mooney M-10 service and
maintenance requirements be addressed by separate applicable service
information since the Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 57 and 35A, both
Revisions A, both dated September 1, 2008, are not applicable to the
Mooney M-10.
We agree. We revised the ``Required Actions'' section paragraph (g)
of this AD by adding text that requires inspecting and taking
corrective action on the Mooney M-10 flight control system per pages 5-
1 through 5-4 of the Mooney M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual, Serial
Numbers 690001 through 690011 and 700001 and on, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008. We also added Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35A,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, to the applicable service
information, and added an area to the reporting requirement pertaining
to the use of Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008.
Request To Reference Ercoupe Service Bulletin No. 20 for the Aileron
Balance Assembly Requirements
James E. Dyer commented that Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 20,
Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, is only referenced in the one-time
reporting requirement of the ``Required Actions'' section, paragraph
(g) of the proposed AD and not referenced as a procedural requirement
for the inspection of ailerons with counter weights.
We agree. We have revised this AD by adding Ercoupe Service
Memorandum No. 20, Revision A, dated September 1, 2008, as a reference
in the ``Required Actions'' section, paragraph (g), of this AD
pertaining to airplanes with the aileron balance assembly (ERCO part
number (P/N) 415-16009).
Request To Require the Airspeed Indicator Calibration To Be Done at an
Instrument Repair Facility
James E. Dyer, Linda T. Abrams, and Jack Chmiel commented that the
calibration test for the ASI should be completed by an authorized
instrument repair facility because Advisory Circular AC 23-8B, Appendix
9 contains technical requirements that exceed the ability of most
owner/operators, repair stations, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
mechanics on this class of airplane.
We partially agree. We have revised the ``Required Actions''
section, paragraph (g)(8) of this AD to require an FAA-authorized
instrument repair facility to calibrate the ASI if the bench test
method is used. However we will allow an exception for global
positioning system (GPS) or other owner/operator FAA-approved methods
of calibrating the ASI following the instructions in FAA Advisory
Circular AC 23-8C, Appendix 9, dated
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November 16, 2011. These procedures will be repetitively required every
4 years and any time maintenance affects the system integrity.
Request To Make the Reporting Requirement a One-Time Action
Jack Chmiel, William R. Bayne, and an anonymous commenter stated
they did not think the Inspection Report should be submitted after each
inspection interval. They didn't feel the referenced report was clearly
defined in the NPRM as a one-time report that is only required at the
time of initial compliance with the AD.
We agree. We have revised this AD to clearly state the reporting
requirement is a one-time action submitted after the initial
inspection.
Request To Update the P/N ``Costs of Compliance''
James E. Dyer commented that there has been a revision to a P/N
listed in the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this AD, and we should
change the P/N.
We agree. We revised this AD to reflect the aileron hinge and
rudder hinge P/N from 415-24003 to F24003 in the ``Costs of
Compliance'' section.
Request To Limit the Aileron Free Play
Vince Hammons and Jack Chmiel commented that the aileron free play
should be limited to \1/8\ inch to \5/16\ inch, which they believe
would be easily attainable and would remove any confusion on allowable
amount of free play.
We do not agree. Ercoupe Service Memorandums No. 56 and No. 57,
both Revisions A, both dated September 1, 2008, state that \7/16\ inch
is allowable for ailerons with counter weights, and \5/16\ inch is
allowable for ailerons without counter weights per the original design.
Anything less could be unattainable due to different wear patterns and
usage between airplane units and the services times and duration of the
type design for the fleet since inception.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (76 FR 20894, April 14, 2011) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 20894, April 14, 2011).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 2,600 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Retained Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspect the ailerons for cracks 4 work-hours x $85 per Not applicable.... $340 $884,000
in the support structure and hour = $340.
skin.
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Estimated New Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Remove load from nose wheel and .5 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable.... $42.50 $110,500
adjust rigging. hour = $42.50.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
for the flight control system that would be required based on the
results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
airplanes that may need this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Install aileron hinge............ 2 work-hours x $85 per Aileron Hinge Part Number (P/N) $195
hour = $170. F24003 $25.
Install elevator hinge........... 2 work-hours x $85 per Elevator Hinge P/N 415-22007 $40.. 210
hour = $170.
Install elevator hinge........... 2 work-hours x $85 per Elevator Hinge P/N 415-22008 $83.. 253
hour = $170.
Install rudder hinge............. 2 work-hours x $85 per Rudder Hinge P/N F24003 $25....... 195
hour = $170.
Install aileron rod-end bearing.. 2 work-hours x $85 per Aileron Rod-End Bearing P/N GMM-3M- 190
hour = $170. 670 $20.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
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that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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)
52-02-02, (21 FR 9447, December 4, 1956), and adding the following new
AD:
2012-08-06 Univair Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-17023; Docket
No. FAA-2011-0360; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-061-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 3, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 52-02-02 (21 FR 9447, December 4, 1956).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO)
415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, E, G; (Forney) F-1 and F-1A; (Alon) A-2 and
A2-A; and (Mooney) M10 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a Univair Aircraft Corporation Model
ERCO 415-D Ercoupe that crashed after an in-flight breakup due to
possible aileron flutter. We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Table 1 of Paragraph (g)--Required Actions
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When must it be
What must be done? done? How it must be done
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(1) For all airplanes: Within the next 25 For all airplanes
Inspect the ailerons for hours time-in- except the Mooney M-
cracks in the support service (TIS) after 10, follow Ercoupe
structure and skin. October 3, 2012 Service Memorandums
(the effective date No. 56 and 35A,
of this AD) or both Revisions A,
within 3 months both dated
after October 3, September 1, 2008.
2012 (the effective For the Mooney M-10
date of this AD), follow the Mooney M-
whichever occurs 10 Service and
first. Repetitively Maintenance Manual,
thereafter inspect Serial Numbers
at intervals not to 690001 through
exceed 100 hours 690011 and 700001
TIS or 12 months, and on, Revision A,
whichever occurs dated September 1,
first. 2008, Section V,
pages 5-1 through 5-
4.
(2) For airplanes with the Within the next 25 Follow Ercoupe
aileron balance assembly hours TIS after Service Memorandums
(ERCO Part Number (P/N) 415- October 3, 2012 No. 20, 56, and 57,
16009) installed: Inspect (the effective date all Revisions A,
the assembly for cracks in of this AD) or all dated September
the support structure and within 3 months 1, 2008; and for
skin. after October 3, Models E and
2012 (the effective (Forney) F-1 and F-
date of this AD), 1A, follow Ercoupe
whichever occurs Service Memorandum
first. Repetitively No. 35A, Revision
thereafter inspect A, dated September
at intervals not to 1, 2008.
exceed 100 hours
TIS or 12 months,
whichever occurs
first.
(3) For all airplanes: If Before further Follow Ercoupe
any cracking is found flight after the Service Memorandums
during the inspections inspection where No. 20, 56, and 57,
required in paragraphs the cracking was all Revisions A,
(g)(1) and/or (g)(2) of found. all dated September
this AD, repair or replace 1, 2008; and for
cracked parts. Models E and
(Forney) F-1 and F-
1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum
No. 35A, Revision
A, dated September
1, 2008.
(4) For airplanes with the Within the next 25 Follow Ercoupe
aileron balance assembly hours TIS after Service Memorandums
(ERCO P/N 415-16009) October 3, 2012 No. 20, 56, and 57,
installed: Inspect the four (the effective date all Revisions A,
No. 6-32 screws that attach of this AD) or all dated September
the balance weight support within 3 months 1, 2008; and for
to the aileron for after October 3, Models E and
looseness and damage. 2012 (the effective (Forney) F-1 and F-
date of this AD), 1A, follow Ercoupe
whichever occurs Service Memorandum
first. Repetitively No. 35A, Revision
thereafter inspect A, dated September
at intervals not to 1, 2008.
exceed 100 hours
TIS or 12 months,
whichever occurs
first.
(5) For all airplanes: If Before further Follow Ercoupe
any looseness or damage is flight after the Service Memorandums
found during the inspection inspection where No. 20, 56, and 57,
of the screws required in the looseness or all Revisions A,
paragraph (g)(4) of this damage was found. all dated September
AD, replace the screws with 1, 2008; and for
AN 526-632 screws, making Models E and
sure to not overstress (Forney) F-1 and F-
during tightening. 1A, follow Ercoupe
Service Memorandum
No. 35A, Revision
A, dated September
1, 2008.
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(6) For airplanes with the Within the next 25 Follow Ercoupe
aileron balance assembly hours TIS after Service Memorandums
(ERCO P/N 415-16009) October 3, 2012 No. 20, 56, and 57,
installed: Inspect the (the effective date all Revisions A,
aileron hinges and aileron of this AD) or all dated September
control system for within 3 months 1, 2008; and for
excessive looseness or wear after October 3, Models E and
in hinge pins or bearings. 2012 (the effective (Forney) F-1 and F-
If, with one aileron date of this AD), 1A, follow Ercoupe
blocked in the neutral whichever occurs Service Memorandum
position, the total play of first. Repetitively No. 35A, Revision
the other aileron, measured thereafter inspect A, dated September
at the trailing edge, at intervals not to 1, 2008.
exceeds \7/16\-inch, exceed 100 hours
inspect all the joints and TIS or 12 months,
bearings and tighten or whichever occurs
replace those which are first.
loose.
(7) For airplanes that do Within the next 25 Follow Ercoupe
not have the aileron hours TIS after Service Memorandums
balance assembly (ERCO P/N October 3, 2012 No. 20, 56, and 57,
415-16009) installed: (the effective date all Revisions A,
Inspect the aileron hinges of this AD) or all dated September
and aileron control system within 3 months 1, 2008; and for
for excessive looseness or after October 3, Models E and
wear in hinge pins or 2012 (the effective (Forney) F-1 and F-
bearings. If, with one date of this AD), 1A, follow Ercoupe
aileron blocked in the whichever occurs Service Memorandum
neutral position the total first. No. 35A, Revision
play of the other aileron, A, dated September
measured at the trailing 1, 2008.
edge, exceeds \5/16\-inch,
inspect all the joints and
bearings and tighten those
which are loose.
(8) For all airplanes: Within the next 25 For airspeed
Determine that the air- hours TIS after instrument
speed instrument is October 3, 2012 calibration by
correctly calibrated and (the effective date bench test method,
distinctly marked in of this AD) or you must use an FAA-
accordance with the within 3 months authorized
operating limitations. after October 3, instrument repair
2012 (the effective facility. For
date of this AD), airspeed
whichever occurs calibration by
first, and global positioning
repetitively system (GPS) or
thereafter every other owner/
four years, and any operator FAA-
time maintenance approved method,
occurs that affects you may follow the
the system instructions in
integrity. Advisory Circular
(AC) AC 23-8C,
Appendix 9, dated
November 16, 2011.
AC 23-8C can be
found at: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_
Guidance_Library/
rgAdvisoryCircular.
nsf/0/
bc4325ad70e84ff5862
5795d00635d7c/$FILE/
23-8C.pdf.
(9) For all airplanes except Within the next 25 Follow Ercoupe
the Mooney M-10: Remove hours TIS after Service Memorandum
load from nose wheel and October 3, 2012 No. 35, Revised
adjust rigging. (the effective date January 6, 2006,
of this AD) or and/or Ercoupe
within 3 months Service Memorandum
after October 3, 35A, Revision A,
2012 (the effective dated September 1,
date of this AD), 2008.
whichever occurs
first. Repetitively
thereafter adjust
at intervals not to
exceed 100 hours
TIS or 12 months,
whichever occurs
first.
(10) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after Use the reporting
Submit a one-time report the initial form found in
from the initial inspections and/or Figure 1 of
inspections and/or actions actions required in paragraph (g)(10)
required in paragraphs paragraphs (g)(1), of this AD and send
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(4), (g)(2), (g)(4), the report to the
(g)(6), (g)(7), (g)(8), and (g)(6), (g)(7), following offices:
(g)(9) of this AD. (g)(8), and (g)(9) Roger A. Caldwell,
of this AD, or 30 Aerospace Engineer,
days after October FAA, ANM-100D,
3, 2012 (the Denver Aircraft
effective date of Certification
this AD) if you are Office (ACO), 26805
using the ``unless East 68th Avenue,
already done'' Room 214, Denver,
credit. Colorado 80249-
6361; and Univair
Aircraft
Corporation, 2500
Himalaya Road,
Aurora, Colorado
80011.
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(h) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
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20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Denver ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 52-02-02 (21 FR 9447, December 4,
1956) are approved as AMOCs for this AD.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Roger Caldwell,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Denver ACO, 26805 East 68th Ave., Room 214,
Denver, Colorado 80249-6361; telephone: (303) 342-1086; fax: (303)
342-1088; email: roger.caldwell@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 56, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008;
(ii) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 57, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008;
(iii) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35, revised January 6,
2006;
(iv) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 35A, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008;
(v) Ercoupe Service Memorandum No. 20, Revision A, dated
September 1, 2008; and
(vi) Mooney M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual, Serial Numbers
690001 through 690011 and 700001 and on, Section V, pages 5-1
through 5-4, Revision A, dated September 1, 2008.
Note for paragraph (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), (k)(2)(iv), (k)(2)(v),
and (k)(2)(vi) of this AD: The only change in Revision A of the
above listed service information was to add dates to the previously
undated service information.
(3) For Univair Aircraft Corporation service information
identified in this AD, contact Univair Aircraft Corporation, 2500
Himalaya Road, Aurora, Colorado 80011; telephone: (303) 375-8882,
facsimile: (303) 375-8888; Internet: https://univairparts.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-
4148.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 16, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-21018 Filed 8-28-12; 8:45 am]
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