[Federal Register: January 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 12)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20048; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-01-AD;
Amendment 39-13945; AD 2005-02-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG
and LC42-550FG 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) for
certain The Lancair Company (Lancair) Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG
airplanes. This AD requires you to incorporate additional takeoff chart
distance values information into the Performance Section of the FAA-
approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This AD results from flight
testing that revealed that the takeoff distance values for the affected
airplanes could not be duplicated. We are issuing this AD to prevent
potential impact with terrain or obstruction during takeoff due to
incorrect takeoff distance values.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on January 21, 2005. We must receive
any comments on this AD by March 18, 2005.
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 AD, contact The
Lancair Company, 22550 Nelson Road, Bend Oregon 97701; telephone: (541)
330-4191; e-mail: product_support@lancair.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2005-20048.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Morfitt, Program Manager,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4065; telephone: (425) 917-6405;
facsimile: (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What events have caused this AD? During
flight testing for the approval of an optional air conditioning system,
Lancair could not duplicate the takeoff performance criteria included
in the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the Models LC40-
550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes. Lancair found that the currently
published information predicts takeoff distances that are as much as 65
percent below that actually required.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Using this
incorrect data in certain situations could result in potential impact
with terrain or obstruction during takeoff.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Lancair
has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB-05-001, dated January 4,
2005.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes corrected takeoff chart distance values for the
Lancair Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop
on other products of this same type design.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other Lancair Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes
of the same type design, we are issuing this AD to prevent potential
impact with terrain or obstruction during takeoff due to incorrect
takeoff distance values.
What does this AD require? This AD requires you to you to
incorporate additional takeoff chart distance values information into
the Performance Section of the FAA-approved AFM.
In preparing of this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We did not receive any information through these
contacts. If received, we would have included a discussion of any
information that may have influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, we 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 altered products, special flight permits, and
alternative methods of compliance. 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.
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-2005-20048;
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-01-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.
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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
``AD Docket FAA-2005-20048; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-01-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-02-01 The Lancair Company: Amendment 39-13945; Docket No. FAA-
2005-20048; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-01-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on January 21, 2005.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Serial Nos.
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LC40-550FG.......................... 40004 through 40079.
LC42-550FG.......................... 42002 through 42062.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD results from flight testing that revealed that the
takeoff distance values for the affected airplanes could not be
duplicated. We are issuing this AD to prevent potential impact with
terrain or obstruction during takeoff due to incorrect takeoff
distance values.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) To address the unsafe Before further The owner/operator
condition, do the flight after holding at least a
following: January 21, 2005 private pilot
(i) Using pen and ink, make (the effective date certificate as
the following notation in of this AD). authorized by
the takeoff distance chart section 43.7 of the
(Figure 5-7) in Section 5 Federal Aviation
of the FAA-approved Regulations (14 CFR
Airplane Flight Manual 43.7) may do the
(AFM): ``Caution: See flight manual
Service Bulletin SB-05-001 changes requirement
for takeoff performance of this AD. Make an
correction.'' entry in the
(ii) Insert a copy of aircraft records
Lancair Mandatory Service showing compliance
Bulletin SB-05-001, dated with this portion
January 4, 2005, into of the AD following
Section 5 of the FAA- section 43.9 of the
approved AFM. Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
(2) Lancair will include At any time as The owner/operator
this information into the terminating action. holding at least a
next revision of the FAA- private pilot
approved AFM. Incorporation certificate as
of the revision that authorized by
includes this information section 43.7 of the
into Section 5 of the FAA- Federal Aviation
approved AFM is considered Regulations (14 CFR
terminating action for 43.7) may do the
paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and flight manual
(e)(1)(ii) of this AD. changes requirement
of this AD. Make an
entry in the
aircraft records
showing compliance
with this portion
of the AD following
section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
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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. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA. For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Mr. Jeffrey Morfitt,
Program Manager, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4065; telephone:
(425) 917-6405; facsimile: (425) 917-6590.
May I Get Copies of the Document Referenced in This AD?
(g) You may obtain the service information referenced in this AD
from The Lancair Company 22550 Nelson Road, Bend, Oregon 97701;
telephone: (541) 330-4191; e-mail: product_support@lancair.com. 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, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA-2005-20048.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 10, 2005.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-831 Filed 1-18-05; 8:45 am]
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