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by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight.
(k) Post-Repair Inspections
Table 6 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of SASB 737–53–1168, Revision 4, specifies
post-repair airworthiness limitation
inspections in compliance with 14 CFR
25.571(a)(3) at the repaired locations, which
support compliance with 14 CFR
121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As
airworthiness limitations, these inspections
are required by maintenance and operational
rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate
them in this AD. Deviations from these
inspections require FAA approval, but do not
require an AMOC.
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(l) Skin Panel Replacement
At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (l)(1), (1)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD:
Replace the applicable skin panels, and do
all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
53–1168, Revision 4. Do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Doing the skin panel
replacement required by this paragraph
terminates the inspection requirements of
paragraphs (g), (i), and (j) of this AD for that
skin panel only, provided the skin panel
replacement was done with a production
skin panel after 53,000 total flight cycles.
(1) Before 60,000 total flight cycles, but not
before 53,000 total flight cycles.
(2) Within 6,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, but not before
53,000 total flight cycles.
(3) If the skin panel is replaced with a
production skin panel, not before 53,000 total
flight cycles. If the skin panel is replaced
with a kit skin panel as specified in SASB
737–53–1168, Revision 4, the 53,000 total
flight cycle limit does not apply.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated
November 28, 2006, except as required by
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated
November 28, 2006, was incorporated by
reference in AD 2009–21–01.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated
November 28, 2006, except as required by
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated
November 28, 2006, was incorporated by
reference in AD 2009–21–01.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before
November 17, 2009 (the effective date of AD
2009–21–01), using any service information
specified in paragraphs (m)(3)(i), (m)(3)(ii),
and (m)(3)(iii) of this AD, provided the
replacement is made with a kit skin panel,
except as required by paragraph (h)(4) of this
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AD. The service information specified in
paragraphs (m)(3)(i), (m)(3)(ii), and (m)(3)(iii)
of this AD was incorporated by reference in
AD 2009–21–01.
(i) Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53–1168, dated March 16, 1995.
(ii) Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53–1168, Revision 1, dated August 17, 1995.
(iii) Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53–1168, Revision 2, dated November 27,
1996.
(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (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
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for repairs
required by AD 2009–21–01 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for
modifications done as optional terminating
action for AD 2009–21–01 are approved as
AMOCs for the skin panel replacement
required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
(o) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
(p) 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.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 4, dated June
3, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Boeing service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–
1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 Renton, Washington, on May 2,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0156; Directorate
Identifier 2017–CE–003–AD; Amendment
39–18877; AD 2017–10–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003–11–
12 for ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z–
242L airplanes (type certificate
previously held by MORAVAN a.s.).
This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority
of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the
Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the
FAA-approved maintenance program
(e.g., maintenance manual) to impose
SUMMARY:
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new or more restrictive life limits on
critical components. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication as of June
5, 2003 (68 FR 32629, June 2, 2003).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0156; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s.,
ˇ ˇ
Letiste 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711;
fax: +420 226 013 830; email:
info@zlinaircraft.eu, Internet: https://
www.zlinaircraft.eu. You may view this
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. It is also available on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA–2017–
0156.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued AD No.: 2017–
0005, dated January 10, 2017 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
annotating acrobatic and utility category
operational time in the logbook. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD.
The airworthiness limitations for the Zlin
Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L aeroplanes, which are
approved by EASA, are defined and
published in Chapter 9 of Zlin Aircraft a.s.
Z 242 L Maintenance Manual (MM)—Volume
I Document 003.021.1 (in Czech language) or
in Chapter 9 of Z 242 L MM—Volume I
Document 003.22.1 (in English language).
These instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
Zlin Aircraft a.s. recently published
Revision 22 to Chapter 9, Volume I, of the Z
242 L MM, introducing new and/or more
restrictive limitations.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the
actions specified in the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z
242 L MM Chapter 9, Volume I, at Revision
22.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
30 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 1 workhour per product to comply with the
requirement to incorporate the new
revision into the Limitations section of
the FAA-approved maintenance
program (e.g., maintenance manual).
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this portion of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $85 per
product.
The above costs only account for the
time to incorporate the document into
the Limitations section of the FAAapproved maintenance program. These
limitations will impose more restrictive
life limits on some parts and provide
new life limits for others. While the cost
of these replacements could be
expensive, they will only be required to
operate the airplane past the established
times. Ultimately, the estimated cost of
replacing all life-limited parts could
come close to the cost of the airplane.
These life limits are necessary to
continue to operate the airplane in an
airworthy manner.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial.
We have determined that these minor
changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z–
242L airplanes (type certificate
previously held by MORAVAN a.s.).
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on March 2, 2017 (82
FR 12305), and proposed to supersede
AD 2003–11–12, Amendment 39–13171
(68 FR 32629, June 2, 2003) (‘‘AD 2003–
11–12’’).
Since we issued AD 2003–11–12, a
revision to the airworthiness limitations
chapter of the aircraft maintenance
manual has been issued, and the State
of Design airworthiness authority took
AD action, as identified below.
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The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR 51
We reviewed Chapter 9,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No.
22, dated March 15, 2016, of ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No.
003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-Vol. I.,
and Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/
37a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
The revision to the Limitations sections
introduces new and/or more restrictive
safe life limits for the Model Z 242
airplane. The mandatory service
bulletin describes procedures for
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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 determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0156; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–13171 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003), and adding the
following new AD:
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2017–10–03 ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. (type
certificate previously held by
MORAVAN a.s.): Amendment 39–18877;
Docket No. FAA–2017–0156; Directorate
Identifier 2017–CE–003–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective July 5, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2003–11–12,
Amendment 39–13171 (68 FR 32629, June 2,
2003) (‘‘AD 2003–11–12’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s.
Model Z–242L airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the
Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the FAAapproved maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). We are issuing this AD
to prevent structural failure of the wing due
to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result
in a wing separating from the airplane with
consequent loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) For all affected airplanes: As of March
21, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003–03–
13 (68 FR 4905, January 21, 2003) (‘‘AD
2003–03–13’’)), annotate Acrobatic and
Utility category operational time in the
logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either
of these categories at any time during a flight,
annotate the total time for that flight in the
Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate.
Do the logbook annotation following the
procedures in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s.
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z
242L/37a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000;
and Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z
242L/38a—Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The
owner/operator holding at least a private
pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7
may do this action.
(2) For airplane serial numbers 0001
through 0656 that do not have strengthened
wings installed (both left and right side) in
accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z 242L/27a—Rev. 1, dated October
31, 2000, or Rev. 2, dated April 15, 2003:
(i) On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003
(the effective date of AD 2003–11–12),
incorporate aerobatic frequency information
into the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM) as specified in Moravan
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a—
Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as
authorized by section 43.7 may do this
action. Make an entry into the aircraft records
showing compliance with these portions of
this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
(ii) On or before reaching 190 hours timein-service in the Acrobatic category and/or
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Utility category or on or before 90 days after
March 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD
2003–03–13), whichever occurs later, insert
the following information into the
Limitations section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM): ‘‘Do not operate in the
Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the
Normal category only.’’ The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as
authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may
accomplish this AFM insertion of this AD.
Make an entry into the aircraft records
showing compliance with these portions of
this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
43.9). This operational restriction is
referenced in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s.
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z
242L/37a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
(3) For airplane serial numbers 0657 or
higher or one in the range of 0001 through
0656 that has strengthened wings (both left
and right side) installed in accordance with
Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/
27a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev.
2, dated April 15, 2003: On or before 10 days
after June 5, 2003 (the effective date of AD
2003–11–12), incorporate aerobatic frequency
information into the Limitations section of
the airplane flight manual (AFM) as specified
in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z
242L/38a—Rev.1, April 15, 2003. The owner/
operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may
do this action. Make an entry into the aircraft
records showing compliance with these
portions of this AD in accordance with
section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(4) For all affected airplanes: Within 10
days after July 5, 2017 (the effective date of
this AD), insert Chapter 9, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated March
15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L,
DOC. No. 003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-Vol.
I into the Limitations section of the FAAapproved maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as
authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may
accomplish this maintenance manual
insertion requirement of this AD. Make an
entry into the aircraft records showing
compliance with these portions of this AD in
accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). If a
discrepancy is found during the
accomplishment of any of the actions
required by the document listed in this
paragraph, before further flight after finding
such discrepancy, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT
a.s. at the address specified in paragraph (h)
of this AD for an FAA-approved repair
scheme and incorporate that repair scheme.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
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FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0005, dated
January 10, 2017, for related information. The
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.
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(i) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 5, 2017 (the
effective date of this AD).
(i) Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations,
Revision No. 22, dated March 15, 2016, of
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No.
003.22.1 Maintenance Manual—Vol. I.
(ii) Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a—
Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 5, 2003 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003).
(i) Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z
242L/38a—Rev.1, April 15, 2003.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in
ˇ ˇ
this AD, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s., Letiste
1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech Republic,
telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226
013 830; email: info@zlinaircraft.eu, Internet:
https://www.zlinaircraft.eu.
(6) 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. In
addition, you can access this service
information on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0156.
(7) 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.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
15, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6666; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–124–AD; Amendment
39–18881; AD 2017–10–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737–400
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH), which indicates that the
aft fuselage skin is subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD), and
reports of aft fuselage skin cracking.
This AD requires repetitive inspections
to detect cracking of the aft fuselage
skin, inspections to detect missing or
loose fasteners and any disbonding or
cracking of bonded doublers, permanent
repairs of time-limited repairs, related
investigative and corrective actions if
necessary, and skin panel replacement.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 5, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet:
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6666.
SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6666; 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
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–
5210; email:
jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Boeing Model 737–400
series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on May 13, 2016
(81 FR 29809) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by an evaluation
by the DAH, which indicates that the aft
fuselage skin is subject to WFD, and
reports of aft fuselage skin cracking. The
NPRM proposed to require repetitive
inspections to detect cracking of the aft
fuselage skin, inspections to detect
missing or loose fasteners and any
disbonding or cracking of bonded
doublers, permanent repairs of timelimited repairs, related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary, and skin
panel replacement. We are issuing this
AD to prevent cracking in the aft
fuselage skin along the longitudinal
edges of the bonded skin doubler, which
could result in possible rapid
decompression and reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Specify Repair Procedures
Boeing requested that we revise the
proposed AD to address repairs that are
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0156; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD;
Amendment 39-18877; AD 2017-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-11-12 for
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes (type certificate previously
held by MORAVAN a.s.). This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9, of
the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) to
impose
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new or more restrictive life limits on critical components. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication as of June 5, 2003 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email:
info@zlinaircraft.eu, Internet: https://www.zlinaircraft.eu. You may
view this 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.
It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-
242L airplanes (type certificate previously held by MORAVAN a.s.). That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2017 (82 FR
12305), and proposed to supersede AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68
FR 32629, June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').
Since we issued AD 2003-11-12, a revision to the airworthiness
limitations chapter of the aircraft maintenance manual has been issued,
and the State of Design airworthiness authority took AD action, as
identified below.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No.: 2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are defined and published in
Chapter 9 of Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L Maintenance Manual (MM)--
Volume I Document 003.021.1 (in Czech language) or in Chapter 9 of Z
242 L MM--Volume I Document 003.22.1 (in English language). These
instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued
airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
Zlin Aircraft a.s. recently published Revision 22 to Chapter 9,
Volume I, of the Z 242 L MM, introducing new and/or more restrictive
limitations.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z
242 L MM Chapter 9, Volume I, at Revision 22.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR 51
We reviewed Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22,
dated March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1
Maintenance Manual-Vol. I., and Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31,
2000. The revision to the Limitations sections introduces new and/or
more restrictive safe life limits for the Model Z 242 airplane. The
mandatory service bulletin describes procedures for annotating
acrobatic and utility category operational time in the logbook. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 30 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the requirement to incorporate the new revision into the
Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $85 per product.
The above costs only account for the time to incorporate the
document into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance
program. These limitations will impose more restrictive life limits on
some parts and provide new life limits for others. While the cost of
these replacements could be expensive, they will only be required to
operate the airplane past the established times. Ultimately, the
estimated cost of replacing all life-limited parts could come close to
the cost of the airplane. These life limits are necessary to continue
to operate the airplane in an airworthy manner.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003), and adding the following new AD:
2017-10-03 ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. (type certificate previously held by
MORAVAN a.s.): Amendment 39-18877; Docket No. FAA-2017-0156;
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 5,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR 32629,
June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9,
of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual).
We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the wing due
to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result in a wing separating
from the airplane with consequent loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) For all affected airplanes: As of March 21, 2003 (the
effective date of AD 2003-03-13 (68 FR 4905, January 21, 2003) (``AD
2003-03-13'')), annotate Acrobatic and Utility category operational
time in the logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either of these
categories at any time during a flight, annotate the total time for
that flight in the Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate. Do
the logbook annotation following the procedures in Moravan-
Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--
Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000; and Moravan Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 may do this action.
(2) For airplane serial numbers 0001 through 0656 that do not
have strengthened wings installed (both left and right side) in
accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev.
1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev. 2, dated April 15, 2003:
(i) On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003 (the effective date
of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic frequency information into
the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) as
specified in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1,
April 15, 2003. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may do this action. Make
an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with these
portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(ii) On or before reaching 190 hours time-in-service in the
Acrobatic category and/or Utility category or on or before 90 days
after March 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-03-13),
whichever occurs later, insert the following information into the
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM): ``Do not
operate in the Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the Normal
category only.'' The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may accomplish this AFM insertion of this
AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with
these portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). This operational
restriction is referenced in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31,
2000.
(3) For airplane serial numbers 0657 or higher or one in the
range of 0001 through 0656 that has strengthened wings (both left
and right side) installed in accordance with Moravan Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev.
2, dated April 15, 2003: On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003
(the effective date of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic
frequency information into the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM) as specified in Moravan Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 may do this action. Make an entry into the aircraft
records showing compliance with these portions of this AD in
accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 43.9).
(4) For all affected airplanes: Within 10 days after July 5,
2017 (the effective date of this AD), insert Chapter 9,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated March 15, 2016, of
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L, DOC. No. 003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-
Vol. I into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance
program (e.g., maintenance manual). The owner/operator holding at
least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may accomplish this
maintenance manual insertion requirement of this AD. Make an entry
into the aircraft records showing compliance with these portions of
this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). If a discrepancy is found during the
accomplishment of any of the actions required by the document listed
in this paragraph, before further flight after finding such
discrepancy, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. at the address specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme and
incorporate that repair scheme.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
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FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: doug.rudolph@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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017, for related information. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.
(i) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD).
(i) Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated
March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1
Maintenance Manual--Vol. I.
(ii) Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/
17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 5, 2003 (68 FR 32629, June 2, 2003).
(i) Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April
15, 2003.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email:
info@zlinaircraft.eu, Internet: https://www.zlinaircraft.eu.
(6) 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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.
(7) 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 May 15, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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