[Federal Register: December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26400; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-71-AD;
Amendment 39-14948; AD 2006-25-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Models
LC41-550FG 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 all
Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company) Models
LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes equipped with Kelly Aerospace
Thermal Systems Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA02260CH,
Thermawing Deice System (also known as E-Vade). This AD requires you to
deactivate the deice system and install a placard in clear view of the
pilot. This AD results from problems with the installation of the Kelly
Aerospace Thermal Systems Thermawing Deice System following STC
SA02260CH. We are issuing this AD to prevent a short circuit condition
at the deice heater connector, which could result in damage to the
wings and horizontal stabilizer. This damage could lead to reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on December 21, 2006.
As of December 21, 2006, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on this AD by February 9, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment 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 20590-0001.
Fax: (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.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact Kelly
Aerospace Thermal Systems, 1625 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby, Ohio
44094; telephone: (440) 951-4744; fax: (440) 951-4725.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2006-26400; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-71-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Boffo, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, 2300 E. Devon Avenue, Room 107,
Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7564; fax: (847) 294-7834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received reports of problems with the installation of the Kelly
Aerospace Thermal Systems Thermawing Deice System (also known as E-
Vade) on Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Models LC41-550FG and LC42-
550FG airplanes following Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA02260CH.
A short circuit condition at the deice heater connector to the
copper mesh material imbedded in the composite airplane structure (for
lightning protection) caused burning of the wings and horizontal
stabilizer, which created holes in the structure.
The short circuit was caused by insufficient removal of copper mesh
when the deice heater connectors were installed.
This condition, if not corrected, could cause damage to the wings
and horizontal stabilizer resulting in reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems Service Letter Bulletin
No. SL-06-001, Issue Date: November 15, 2006. The service information
describes procedures for disabling the E-Vade system.
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires
disabling the E-Vade system and installing a placard in clear view of
the pilot.
In preparing 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.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2006-
26400; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-71-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this AD.
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 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 that this AD:
(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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is
located at the street address stated 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
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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):
2006-25-08 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair
Company): Amendment 39-14948; Docket No. FAA-2006-26400; Directorate
Identifier 2006-CE-71-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on December 21, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG
airplanes, all serial numbers equipped with Kelly Aerospace Thermal
Systems Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA02260CH, that are
certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from problems with the installation of the
Kelly Aerospace Thermawing Deice System (also known as E-Vade)
following STC SA02260CH. We are issuing this AD to prevent a short
circuit condition at the deice heater connector, which could result
in damage to the wings and horizontal stabilizer. This damage could
lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Deactivate the Kelly Before further Follow Kelly
Aerospace Thermal Systems flight after Aerospace Thermal
Thermawing Deice System December 21, 2006 Systems Service
installed following STC (the effective Letter Bulletin
SA02260CH. date of this AD). No. SL-06-001,
Issue Date:
November 15,
2006.
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(2) Fabricate a placard that Before further The owner/operator
incorporates the following flight after holding at least
words (using at least \1/4\- December 21, 2006 a private pilot
inch black letter on a white (the effective certificate as
background) and install this date of this AD). authorized by
placard in clear view of the section 43.7 of
pilot.``DEICE SYSTEM the Federal
INOPERABLE''. Aviation
Regulations (14
CFR 43.7) may
fabricate and
install the
placard. Make an
entry into the
aircraft records
showing
compliance with
these portions of
the AD in
accordance with
section 43.9 of
the Federal
Aviation
Regulations (14
CFR 43.9).
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
ATTN: Roy Boffo, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 E. Devon Avenue, Room 107,
Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone: (847) 294-7564; fax: (847) 294-
7834, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(g) You must use Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems Service Letter
Bulletin No. SL-06-001, Issue Date: November 15, 2006, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Kelly
Aerospace Thermal Systems, 1625 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby, Ohio
44094; telephone: (440) 951-4744; fax: (440) 951-4725.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 29, 2006.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20860 Filed 12-8-06; 8:45 am]
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