FR Doc 05-5385

[Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13356-13358]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD;
Amendment 39-14021; AD 2005-05-53 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models
172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to
revise emergency AD 2005-05-53 for The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. This AD contains the same
information as emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 and publishes the action in
the Federal Register. It requires you to do a one-time detailed
inspection of the flight control system, correct installations that do
not conform to type design, and repair any damage. This AD is the
result of flight control system problems found on airplanes within
Cessna's control that could also exist on airplanes produced and
delivered within a certain time period. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging
of critical flight systems.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 5,
2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of this
amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt. As of March
21, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the
regulations.
We must receive any comments on this AD by April 30, 2005.

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ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow

the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your

comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this proposed
AD, contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-
9006.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The

docket number is FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-
mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

What events caused this action? The FAA was notified that
inadequate or incorrect flight controls rigging may exist on recently
produced Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. The
following issues were identified through Cessna's inspection of
airplanes still at their production facility:
Two airplanes with ailerons not engaging the upper stops
and one with a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on the bolt.
Elevator cables chafing fuel lines near the fuel selector,
which caused damage to the fuel lines.
Elevator trim cables routed outside the cotter pins in the
horizontal stabilizer.
Elevator trim cables crossed twice (trim functioned
correctly in flight).
Control cables rubbing structures such as bulkheads and
center consoles.
Aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference with
stringer.
Barrels on control cables not safety pinned or incorrectly
pinned.
Control cables routed outside of pulleys.
A bent flap bell crank.
After careful review of all available information related to the
subject presented above, FAA determined that:
Operation of the affected Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and
T182T airplanes should be prohibited until all the flight control
systems are inspected and any discrepancies corrected; and
AD action should be taken to prevent loss of airplane
control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight
systems.
Consequently, we issued emergency AD 2005-05-53 on March 4, 2005,
to require a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system,
correction of installations that do not conform to type design, and
repair of any damage.
The serial number designations included in AD 2005-05-53 were
incorrect. We then revised AD 2005-05-53 to correct the serial numbers
in the AD.
Why is it important to publish this AD? The FAA found that
immediate corrective action was required, that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment were impracticable and contrary to the public
interest, and that good cause existed to make the AD effective
immediately by individual letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all known
U.S. operators of Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes.
These conditions still exist, and AD 2005-05-53 R1 is published in the
Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all
persons.

Comments Invited

Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule?
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment; however, we invite you to submit any written relevant data,
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20587;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back
to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify it. If a person contacts us through a
nonwritten communication, and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this AD, we will summarize the contact and place the summary in
the docket. We will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend the AD in light of those comments.

Authority for This Rulemaking

What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
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 AD.

Regulatory Findings

Will this AD impact various entities? 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.
Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? 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 the 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in
your request.

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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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2005-05-53 R1 The Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14021;
Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.

When Does This AD Become Effective?

(a) This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March
5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of
this amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt.

Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?

(b) This AD revises emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

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Model Serial numbers
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172R............................ 17281234 through 17281236.
172S............................ 172S9774 through 172S9776, 172S9778
through 172S9781, 172S9783,172S9784,
172S9786, 172S9788 through 172S9791,
and 172S9793.
182T............................ 18281522 through 18281525, and
18281537.
T182T........................... T18208353 through T18208365, T18208367
through T18208369, T18208371, and
T18208372.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?

(d) This AD is the result of flight control system problems
found on airplanes within Cessna's control that could also exist on
airplanes produced and delivered within a certain time period. We
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control due to
incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems.
Airplanes affected by this AD may have additional flight control
issues beyond those listed in ``What events caused this AD action?'

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

(e) The following specifies action you must do per this AD and
other pertinent information to address this problem:

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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Do a one-time detailed Prior to further Follow Chapter 5
inspection of the flight flight after March TIME LIMITS/
control system, correct 21, 2005 (the MAINTENANCE CHECKS
installations that do not effective date of of whichever of the
conform to type design, and this AD), except following applies:
repair any damage. for those who Model 172
received emergency Maintenance Manual
AD 2005-05-53 R1, using the List of
issued March 5, Effective Pages,
2005. Emergency AD dated June 7, 2004.
2005-05-53 R1 Model 182/
contained the T182 Maintenance
requirements of Manual using the
this amendment and List of Effective
became effective Pages, dated March
immediately upon 1, 2004.
receipt.
(2) Special special flight Not applicable...... 14 CFR 39.19 allows
permits or positioning special flight
flights are not permitted permits for all
for this AD. ADs, unless
specifically
prohibited in a
specific AD. This
emergency AD
prohibits such
flight permits. If
an aircraft is in a
location where
necessary services
are not available
to perform the
inspections
identified above,
contact Cessna
ProductSupport at
(316) 517-5800.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?

(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. You may submit your request through your Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO) Principal Inspector, who may add
comments and then send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance or for further
information about this AD, contact Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154;
facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov.

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?

(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Chapter 5 TIME LIMITS/ MAINTENANCE CHECKS of the
Model 172 Maintenance Manual using the List of Effective Pages,
dated June 7, 2004; or the Model 182/T182 Maintenance Manual using
the List of Effective Pages, dated March 1, 2004. The Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get a copy of this service information, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To review
copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
or call

(202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-

20587.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 2005.
Nancy C. Lane,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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