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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–18033; Directorate
Identifier 2004–CE–16–AD; Amendment 39–
17400; AD 2004–21–08 R1]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
reports of confusion between the casting
number on the aileron hinge bracket and
the part number (P/N) called out in the
AD. We are issuing this AD to correct
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of May 9, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Cessna
Aircraft Company, Customer service,
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277;
telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax: (316)
517–7271; email:
customercare@cessna.textron.com;
Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.
com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148.
67209; phone: (316) 946–4123; fax: (316)
946–4107; email: gary.park@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to revise AD 2004–21–08,
amendment 39–13828 (69 FR 62396,
October 26, 2004). That AD applies to
the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
January 8, 2013 (78 FR 1155). That
NPRM proposed to retain the actions of
AD 2004–21–08 while requiring future
compliance following a revised service
bulletin that clarifies the casting
numbers and part numbers to be
inspected.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 1155, January 8, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Examining the AD Docket
We are revising an existing
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 190, 195 (L–126A,B,C), 195A,
and 195B airplanes that are equipped
with certain inboard aileron hinge
brackets. That AD currently requires
you to repetitively inspect the affected
inboard aileron hinge brackets for cracks
or corrosion and replace them if cracks
or corrosion is found. Replacement with
aluminum brackets would terminate the
need for the repetitive inspections. This
new AD retains the actions of AD 2004–
21–08 while requiring future
compliance following a revised service
bulletin that clarifies the casting
numbers and part numbers to be
inspected. This AD was prompted by
SUMMARY:
Conclusion
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: Gary
Park, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO,
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed. We have determined that
these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 1155,
January 8, 2013) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 1155,
January 8, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 643
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
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Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection of the affected inboard
aileron hinge brackets for cracks
or corrosion.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85
Cost per
product
Not Applicable ...........
The new requirements of this AD add
no additional economic burden.
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We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
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$85
Cost on U.S. operators
643 airplanes × $85 =
$54,655.
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replacement of left-hand (LH) brackets ......................
Replacement of right-hand (RH) brackets ...................
Replacement of LH and RH brackets ..........................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ...........................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ...........................
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ...........................
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
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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,
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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 39–13828 (69 FR
62396, October 26, 2004), and adding
the following new AD:
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2004–21–08 R1 Cessna Aircraft Company:
Amendment 39–17400; Docket No.
FAA–2012–18033; Directorate Identifier
2004–CE–16–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 9, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2004–21–08,
Amendment 39–13828, (69 FR 62396,
October 26, 2004).
(c) Applicability
This AD affects Models 190, 195 (L–
126A,B,C), 195A, and 195B airplanes, all
serial numbers, that are:
(1) certificated in any category; and
(2) equipped with at least one part number
(P/N) 0322709 or P/N 0322709–1 inboard
aileron hinge bracket.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 2710, Aileron Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was first prompted by several
reports of cracks and corrosion found on the
magnesium aileron hinge brackets.
Magnesium is known to be susceptible to
corrosion. Since issuance of AD 2004–21–08
(69 FR 62396, October 26, 2004), reports of
confusion between the casting number on the
aileron hinge bracket and the part number
called out in the AD have caused us to issue
this revision to AD 2004–21–08. We are
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
Parts cost
$1,999
1,592
4,101
Cost per
product
$2,254
1,847
4,611
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), and (j)
of this AD, if the actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Cessna Aircraft Company Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB04–1, dated April 26,
2004. All actions performed after May 9,
2013 (the effective date of this AD) will be
required following Cessna Aircraft Company
Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB04–1,
Revision 1, dated October 3, 2012.
(h) Inspect Each P/N 0322709 and P/N
0322709–1 Inboard Aileron Hinge Bracket or
Any Other Bracket Made From Magnesium
for Cracks or Corrosion
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
(TIS) after November 30, 2004 (the effective
date retained from AD 2004–21–08,
Amendment 39–13828 (69 FR 62396, October
26, 2004)), and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS until
each bracket is replaced with aluminum,
inspect each P/N 0322709 and P/N 0322709–
1 inboard aileron hinge bracket or any other
bracket made from magnesium for cracks or
corrosion.
(i) Replace Any Cracked or Corroded
Inboard Aileron Hinge Bracket
Before further flight after any inspection
where any cracked or corroded bracket is
found, replace any cracked or corroded
inboard aileron hinge.
(1) If replacement is with an FAAapproved bracket made from magnesium, do
the 100-hour TIS interval repetitive
inspections as required in paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(2) If replacement is with an FAAapproved bracket that is made from
aluminum, then no further inspections are
necessary. These can be Cessna parts or nonCessna parts.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD at the times specified
following the procedures in Cessna Aircraft
Company Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB04–1, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2012,
unless already done.
(j) Terminating Action for the Repetitive
Inspections
(1) As terminating action for the repetitive
inspections, you may replace all inboard
aileron hinge brackets with FAA-approved
brackets that are made from aluminum (as
specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD)
regardless if any corrosion or crack is found.
(2) You may do this replacement at any
time, but you must replace any corroded or
cracked bracket before further flight after the
applicable inspection where any corrosion or
crack is found.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
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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 appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) All AMOCs approved for AD 2004–21–
08 (69 FR 62396, October 26, 2004) are
approved for this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(l) Related Information
SUMMARY:
For more information about this AD,
contact Gary Park, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road,
Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946–4123;
fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
gary.park@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(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) Cessna Aircraft Company Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB04–1, Revision 1, dated
October 3, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Cessna Aircraft Company service
information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service,
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone:
(316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 517–7271; email:
customercare@cessna.textron.com; Internet:
https://www.cessnasupport.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA,, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, 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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
14, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0994; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–119–AD; Amendment
39–17402; AD 2013–06–05]
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
all The Boeing Company Model 737–
600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and
–900ER series airplanes. That AD
currently requires repetitive inspections
of the aft attach lugs of the elevator tab
control mechanisms, and replacement of
any discrepant elevator tab control
mechanism. This new AD requires
replacing the left and right elevator tab
control mechanisms with elevator tab
control mechanisms that have the
modified attach lugs, which would
terminate the existing requirements.
This AD was prompted by reports of
failure of the aft attach lugs on the
elevator tab control mechanisms, which
resulted in severe elevator vibration;
and reports of gaps in elevator tab
control mechanisms and analysis
indicating that additional elevator tab
control mechanisms might have
bearings that will come loose. We are
issuing this AD to prevent discrepancies
in the aft attach lugs of the elevator tab
control mechanism, which could result
in severe elevator and tab vibration.
Consequent structural failure of the
elevator or horizontal stabilizer could
result in loss of structural integrity and
aircraft control.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of May 9, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of September 9, 2010 (75 FR
52242, August 25, 2010).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of April 29, 2010 (75 FR
21499, April 26, 2010).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
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MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 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, WA. 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:
Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6490; fax: 425–917–
6590; email: kelly.mcguckin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010–17–19,
Amendment 39–16413 (75 FR 52242,
August 25, 2010). (That AD superseded
AD 2010–09–05, Amendment 39–16270
(75 FR 21499, April 26, 2010).) That AD
applies to the specified products. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 20, 2012 (77 FR
58330). That NPRM proposed to
continue to require repetitive
inspections of the aft attach lugs of the
elevator tab control mechanisms, and
replacement of any discrepant elevator
tab control mechanism. That NPRM also
proposed to require replacing the left
and right elevator tab control
mechanisms with elevator tab control
mechanisms that have modified attach
lugs, which would terminate the
existing requirements.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the proposal (77 FR 58330,
September 20, 2012) and the FAA’s
response to each comment. Aviation
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and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-18033; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-16-AD;
Amendment 39-17400; AD 2004-21-08 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 190, 195 (L-126A,B,C),
195A, and 195B airplanes that are equipped with certain inboard aileron
hinge brackets. That AD currently requires you to repetitively inspect
the affected inboard aileron hinge brackets for cracks or corrosion and
replace them if cracks or corrosion is found. Replacement with aluminum
brackets would terminate the need for the repetitive inspections. This
new AD retains the actions of AD 2004-21-08 while requiring future
compliance following a revised service bulletin that clarifies the
casting numbers and part numbers to be inspected. This AD was prompted
by reports of confusion between the casting number on the aileron hinge
bracket and the part number (P/N) called out in the AD. We are issuing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 9, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS
67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316) 517-7271; email:
customercare@cessna.textron.com; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 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: Gary Park, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946-4123;
fax: (316) 946-4107; email: gary.park@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to revise AD 2004-21-08, amendment 39-13828 (69 FR 62396,
October 26, 2004). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2013 (78 FR 1155). That
NPRM proposed to retain the actions of AD 2004-21-08 while requiring
future compliance following a revised service bulletin that clarifies
the casting numbers and part numbers to be inspected.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 1155, January 8,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 1155, January 8, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 1155, January 8, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 643 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection of the affected inboard 1 work-hour x $85 per hour Not Applicable.......... $85 643 airplanes x $85 = $54,655.
aileron hinge brackets for cracks or = $85.
corrosion.
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The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
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On-condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement of left-hand (LH) brackets..... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255. $1,999 $2,254
Replacement of right-hand (RH) brackets.... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255. 1,592 1,847
Replacement of LH and RH brackets.......... 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510. 4,101 4,611
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this 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 Amendment 39-13828 (69 FR
62396, October 26, 2004), and adding the following new AD:
2004-21-08 R1 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17400; Docket
No. FAA-2012-18033; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-16-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 9, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2004-21-08, Amendment 39-13828, (69 FR 62396,
October 26, 2004).
(c) Applicability
This AD affects Models 190, 195 (L-126A,B,C), 195A, and 195B
airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
(1) certificated in any category; and
(2) equipped with at least one part number (P/N) 0322709 or P/N
0322709-1 inboard aileron hinge bracket.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 2710, Aileron Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was first prompted by several reports of cracks and
corrosion found on the magnesium aileron hinge brackets. Magnesium
is known to be susceptible to corrosion. Since issuance of AD 2004-
21-08 (69 FR 62396, October 26, 2004), reports of confusion between
the casting number on the aileron hinge bracket and the part number
called out in the AD have caused us to issue this revision to AD
2004-21-08. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD at the times specified following the
procedures in Cessna Aircraft Company Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB04-1, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2012, unless already done.
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, if the actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Cessna Aircraft
Company Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB04-1, dated April 26,
2004. All actions performed after May 9, 2013 (the effective date of
this AD) will be required following Cessna Aircraft Company Single
Engine Service Bulletin SEB04-1, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2012.
(h) Inspect Each P/N 0322709 and P/N 0322709-1 Inboard Aileron Hinge
Bracket or Any Other Bracket Made From Magnesium for Cracks or
Corrosion
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after November
30, 2004 (the effective date retained from AD 2004-21-08, Amendment
39-13828 (69 FR 62396, October 26, 2004)), and repetitively
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS until each
bracket is replaced with aluminum, inspect each P/N 0322709 and P/N
0322709-1 inboard aileron hinge bracket or any other bracket made
from magnesium for cracks or corrosion.
(i) Replace Any Cracked or Corroded Inboard Aileron Hinge Bracket
Before further flight after any inspection where any cracked or
corroded bracket is found, replace any cracked or corroded inboard
aileron hinge.
(1) If replacement is with an FAA-approved bracket made from
magnesium, do the 100-hour TIS interval repetitive inspections as
required in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) If replacement is with an FAA-approved bracket that is made
from aluminum, then no further inspections are necessary. These can
be Cessna parts or non-Cessna parts.
(j) Terminating Action for the Repetitive Inspections
(1) As terminating action for the repetitive inspections, you
may replace all inboard aileron hinge brackets with FAA-approved
brackets that are made from aluminum (as specified in paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD) regardless if any corrosion or crack is found.
(2) You may do this replacement at any time, but you must
replace any corroded or cracked bracket before further flight after
the applicable inspection where any corrosion or crack is found.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the
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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 appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) All AMOCs approved for AD 2004-21-08 (69 FR 62396, October
26, 2004) are approved for this AD.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Gary Park, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: (316) 946-4123; fax: (316) 946-4107; email:
gary.park@faa.gov.
(m) 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) Cessna Aircraft Company Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB04-1, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Cessna Aircraft Company service information identified
in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer service, P.O.
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; fax: (316)
517-7271; email: customercare@cessna.textron.com; Internet: https://www.cessnasupport.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA,, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 14, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-06589 Filed 4-3-13; 8:45 am]
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