[Federal Register: May 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 87)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 21
Airworthiness Design Standards Under the Primary Category Rule;
Cubcrafters, Inc., Model PC18-160
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Issuance of Final Airworthiness Design Standards.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the issuance of airworthiness design
standards for acceptance of the Cubcrafters, Inc., Model PC18-160
airplane under 14 CFR, part 21, Sec. 21.17(f). Designation of
applicable regulations: For primary category aircraft.
DATES: This Final Airworthiness Design Standard is effective April 9,
2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Leslie B. Taylor, Aerospace
Engineer, Standards Office (ACE-111), Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service, FAA; telephone number (816) 329-4134,
fax number (816) 329-4090, e-mail at leslie.b.taylor@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any person may obtain a copy of this
information by contacting the person named above under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.
Comments
The proposed airworthiness design standards were offered for
comment in Federal Register Volume 73, No. 14, Page 3655 on January 22,
2008. No comments were received and the proposed airworthiness design
standards were adopted.
Background
The ``primary'' category for aircraft was created specifically for
the simple, low performance personal aircraft. A means for applicants
to propose airworthiness standards for their particular primary
category aircraft is provided under 14 CFR, part 21, Sec. 21.17(f).
The FAA procedure establishing appropriate airworthiness standards
includes reviewing and possibly revising the applicant's proposal,
publication of the submittal in the Federal Register for public review
and comment, and addressing the comments. After all necessary
revisions, the standards are published as approved FAA airworthiness
standards.
Accordingly, the FAA adopts the following airworthiness standards
as final.
Citation
The authority citation for these airworthiness standards is as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113 and 44701.
Final Airworthiness Standards for Acceptance of the Cubcrafters Model
PC18-160 Under the Primary Category Rule
The certification basis for the Cubcrafters, Inc., Model PC18-160
is the Primary Category Rule (part 21, Sec. 21.24) with Amendment 23-
57 for 14 CFR, part 23, Sec. Sec. 23.853(a); 23.863; 23.1303(a), (b),
and (c); 23.1311(a)(1) through (a)(4), and (b); 23.1321; 23.1322;
23.1329 and 23.1359 and:
Airframe and Systems
ASTM F2245-07, ``Standard Specification for Design and Performance
of a Light Sport Airplane,'' modified as follows:
1. Federal Aviation Regulations 23 Loads Report and Test Proposal
to be reviewed and approved by the Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO). Specifically, Section 5 of ASTM F2245-07 is replaced by
Federal Aviation Regulations part 23, Sec. Sec. 23.301 through 23.561
(latest amendments through Amendment 23-55) as applicable to this
airplane.
2. All major structural components will be tested as per the
approved Test Proposal (this eliminates ``analysis'' allowed by ASTM).
3. Paragraph 4.2.1 of ASTM F2245-07 is replaced by Federal Aviation
Regulations part 23, Sec. 23.25(b) except that the empty weight
referred to in Federal Aviation Regulations part 23, Sec. 23.25(b)(1)
is replaced by the maximum empty weight defined in Paragraph 3.1.2 of
ASTM F2245-07.
Engine
The engine may or may not have its own type certificate. If the
engine does not have its own type certificate, it will be included in
the airplane type certificate using the following as a proposed
certification basis:
1. ASTM F2339-06, ``Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of
Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft,''
modified as follows: Engine parts and assemblies will be manufactured
under the purview of a production certificate held by the applicant.
Section 7 of ASTM F2339-06 does not apply.
2. Optionally, the applicant may elect to use a type certificated
engine up to 180 horsepower.
Propeller
A type certificated propeller will be used.
In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations, the PC18-
160 must comply with the fuel vent and exhaust emission requirements of
14 CFR part 34 and the noise certification requirements of 14 CFR part
36; and the FAA must issue a finding of regulatory adequacy pursuant to
Sec. 611 of Public Law 92-574, the ``Noise Control Act of 1972.''
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on April 9, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-9863 Filed 5-2-08; 8:45 am]
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