[Federal Register: January 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 6)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2002-NM-185-AD; Amendment 39-13425; AD 2004-01-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model
HFB 320 HANSA Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model HFB 320
HANSA airplanes, that requires replacement of the elevator trim control
cable assemblies with new assemblies. This action is necessary to
prevent loss of elevator trim and possible loss of rudder and/or
elevator function due to stress-corrosion cracking of certain cable
terminals. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe
condition.
DATES: Effective February 13, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of February 13, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Airbus Deutschland G.m.b.H., Customer Service HFB 320,
Mr. Dieter Mewes, Postfach 95 01 09, D-21111 Hamburg, Germany. This
information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800
North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer;
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Hamburger Flugzeugbau
G.m.b.H. Model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes was published in the Federal
Register on November 13, 2003 (68 FR 64282). That action proposed to
require replacement of the elevator trim control cable assemblies with
new assemblies.
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Comments
The public had the opportunity to participate in the development of
this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed AD or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 6 airplanes of U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 20 work hours to
accomplish the replacement, and that the average labor rate is $65 per
work hour. Required parts will cost approximately $500 per airplane.
Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is
estimated to be $10,800, or $1,800 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other
administrative actions.
Regulatory Impact
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.
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 final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from 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, pursuant to 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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2004-01-11 Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H.: Amendment 39-13425.
Docket 2002-NM-185-AD.
Applicability: Model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes, serial numbers
1023, 1027, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1035 through 1043 inclusive, 1045
through 1047 inclusive, 1050 through 1055 inclusive, 1057 through
1062 inclusive, 1064, and 1065; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent loss of elevator trim and possible loss of rudder
and/or elevator function due to stress-corrosion cracking of certain
cable terminals, accomplish the following:
Replacement
(a) Within 30 flight cycles or 2 months from the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the elevator trim
control cable assemblies with new assemblies in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of HFB 320 Hansa (Hamburger Flugzeugbau
G.m.b.H.) Service Bulletin 27-75, dated May 31, 2002.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods
of compliance for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(c) The actions must be done in accordance with HFB 320 Hansa
(Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H.) Service Bulletin 27-75, dated May
31, 2002. This incorporation by reference was approved by the
Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Deutschland
G.m.b.H., Customer Service HFB 320, Mr. Dieter Mewes, Postfach 95 01
09, D-21111 Hamburg, Germany. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in German
airworthiness directive 2002-157, dated May 31, 2002.
Effective Date
(d) This amendment becomes effective on February 13, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 31, 2003.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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