[Federal Register: September 23, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 184)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13310; AD 2003-19-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Model 150B Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
applies to certain Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Eagle) Model
150B airplanes. This AD requires you to modify the canard rear spar and
the rear spar attachment bracket. This AD is the result of mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness
authority for Australia. The type design responsibility has been
transferred from Australia to Malaysia since the release of the MCAI.
The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent detachment of
the rear spar bracket from the canard rear spar, which could result in
failure of the canard rear spar. Such failure could lead to loss of
control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on November 3, 2003.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of
November 3, 2003.
ADDRESSES: You may get the service information referenced in this AD
from Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Composites Technology City,
Batu Barendam Airport, 75350 Batu Barendam, Melaka, Malaysia. You may
view this information at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket
No. 2000-CE-23-AD, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,
NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fredrick A. Guerin, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; telephone: (562) 627-5232;
facsimile: (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What Events Have Caused This AD?
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Australia, notified FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain Eagle Model 150B airplanes. The CASA
reports that the rear spar attachment bracket does not meet required
strength specifications for installation on composite airplanes. These
strength specifications are necessary to ensure that the rear spar
bracket does not detach from the canard rear spar.
The manufacturer has redesigned these parts in order to meet
required strength specifications.
What Is the Potential Impact if FAA Took No Action?
This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the
canard rear spar. Failure of the canard rear spar could result in loss
of control of the airplane.
Has FAA Taken Any Action to This Point?
We issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to
certain Eagle Model 150B airplanes. This proposal was published in the
Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on June 23,
2003 (68 FR 37102). The NPRM proposed to require you to modify the
canard rear spar and the rear spar attachment bracket.
Was the Public Invited To Comment?
The FAA encouraged interested persons to participate in the making
of this amendment. We did not receive any comments on the proposed rule
or on our determination of the cost to the public.
FAA's Determination
What Is FAA's Final Determination on This Issue?
After careful review of all available information related to the
subject presented above, we have determined that air safety and the
public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed except for
minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor
corrections:
--Provide 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.
How Does the Revision to 14 CFR Part 39 Affect This AD?
On July 10, 2002, FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67
FR 47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This
regulation now includes material that relates to special flight
permits, alternative methods of compliance, and altered products. This
material previously was included in each individual AD. Since this
material is included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in
future AD actions.
Cost Impact
How Many Airplanes Does This AD Impact?
We estimate that this AD affects 7 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What Is the Cost Impact of This AD on Owners/Operators of the Affected
Airplanes?
We estimate the following costs to accomplish the modification:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane Total cost on U.S. operators
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4 workhours x $60 per hour = $240. $135 per airplane.... $240 + $135 = $375 $375 x 7 = $2,625.
per airplane.
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The modification to the rear spar and the rear spar attachment
bracket will require 25 hours for cure and post cure time.
Regulatory Impact
Does This AD Impact Various Entities?
The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132.
Does This AD Involve a Significant Rule or Regulatory Action?
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a
significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. A copy of the final evaluation prepared for this
action is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
by contacting the Rules Docket at the location provided under the
caption ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (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. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding a new AD to read as follows:
2003-19-07 Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.: Amendment 39-13310;
Docket No. 2000-CE-23-AD.
(a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD affects
Model 150B airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 003 and 005 through
030, that are certificated in any category.
(b) Who must comply with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate
any of the airplanes identified in paragraph (a) of this AD must
comply with this AD.
(c) What problem does this AD address? The actions specified by
this AD are intended to prevent detachment of the rear spar bracket
from the canard rear spar, which could result in failure of the
canard rear spar. Such failure could lead to loss of control of the
airplane.
(d) What actions must I accomplish to address this problem? To
address this problem, you must accomplish the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Modify the canard rear Within the next 100 Do the modification
spar by adding additional hours time-in- in accordance with
laminated plies; modifying service (TIS) after Eagle Service
the rear spar bracket; November 3, 2003 Bulletin 1074,
replacing the existing (the effective date Revision 1, dated
console support bracket of this AD), unless October 19, 1999,
with a new part (part already except as noted in
number (P/N) 3100D41-001); accomplished. paragraph (d)(2) of
modifying the Vinikor cap; this AD
and installing an
additional support bracket
(P/N 581B131-03) and rear
spar bracket cap (P/N
EO(VAR) 15566-01 or 581B131-
02, as applicable).
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(2) The following As of November 3,
instructions in the service 2003 (the effective
bulletin are incorrect and date of this AD).
you must use the
information provided in
this AD.
(i) The instructions for
installing console support
bracket (P/N 3100D41-01) as
specified in paragraph
9.6.9 of Eagle Service
Bulletin 1074, Revision 1,
dated October 19, 1999, are
incorrect. The correct
instructions are to install
a new console support
bracket (P/N 3100D41-01)
instead of re-installing
the removed bracket. The
information contained in
this AD takes precedence
over the manufacturer's
service bulletin; and
(ii) The rear spar bracket
support P/N specified in
paragraph 9.7.2 of Eagle
Service Bulletin 1074,
Revision 1, dated October
19, 1999, is incorrect. The
correct P/N is 581B131-03.
The information contained
in this AD takes precedence
over the manufacturer's
service bulletin.
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(e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? To use an
alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance time, use
the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Send these requests to the Manager,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). For information on
any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact
Fredrick A. Guerin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712;
telephone: (562) 627-5232; facsimile: (562) 627-5210.
(f) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by
reference? Actions required by this AD must be done in accordance
with Eagle Service Bulletin 1074, Revision 1, dated October 19,
1999. The Director of the Federal Register approved this
incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
You may get copies from Eagle Aircraft Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia)
Sdn. Bhd., Composites Technology City, Batu Barendam Airport, 75350
Batu Barendam, Melaka, Malaysia. You may view copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room
506, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
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Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Australian AD No.
X-TS/3, dated December 24, 1999.
(g) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment
becomes effective on November 3, 2003.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 10, 2003.
Frank P. Paskiewicz,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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