[Federal Register: April 8, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 66)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0323; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-012-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica
ltda. Model AMT-100 Gliders as Modified to AMT-200 and Models AMT-200,
AMT-200S, and AMT-300 Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
It has been found that the coolant liquid EVANS NPG + is a
flammable fluid. The engine liquid cooling system of the affected
Aeromot aircrafts is not designed to operate with flammable liquids.
Therefore, there is an unacceptable engine fire risk associated with
the use of Evans NPG + fluid.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0323;
Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-012-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional De Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil--Brasil
(ANAC), which is the airworthiness authority for Brazil, has issued
Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2007-01-01, dated January 29,
2007 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
It has been found that the coolant liquid EVANS NPG + is a
flammable fluid. The engine liquid cooling system of the affected
Aeromot aircrafts is not designed to operate with flammable liquids.
Therefore, there is an unacceptable engine fire risk associated with
the use of Evans NPG + fluid.
Since this condition may occur in other aircraft of the same
type and affects flight safety, an immediate corrective action is
required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with
this AD in the indicated time limit without prior notice.
The MCAI requires replacement of the EVANS NPG + coolant liquid,
application of new red lines on the engine cylinder head temperature
gauge, replacement of the engine radiator cap, and insertion of
information into the limitations section of the airplane flight manual
(AFM). You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the
AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Aeromot has issued Aeromot Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, dated
December 20, 2006. The actions described in this service information
are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 55 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $30 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $6,050, or $110 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
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
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica ltda.: Docket No. FAA-2009-
0323; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-012-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by May 8, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers of the following
gliders that are certificated in any category:
(1) Model AMT-100 gliders as modified to Model AMT-200 gliders;
and
(2) Models AMT-200, AMT-200S, and AMT-300 gliders.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 73: Engine
Fuel & Control.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
It has been found that the coolant liquid EVANS NPG + is a
flammable fluid. The engine liquid cooling system of the affected
Aeromot aircrafts is not designed to operate with flammable liquids.
Therefore, there is an unacceptable engine fire risk associated with
the use of Evans NPG + fluid.
Since this condition may occur in other aircraft of the same
type and affects flight safety, an immediate corrective action is
required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with
this AD in the indicated time limit without prior notice.
The MCAI requires replacement of the EVANS NPG + coolant liquid,
application of new red lines on the engine cylinder head temperature
gauge, replacement of the engine radiator cap, and insertion of
information into the airplane flight manual (AFM).
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions within the
next 20 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or
within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, following Aeromot Alert Service Bulletin No.
200-71-106, dated December 20, 2006; Service Bulletin Revision 2
(SB) SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX
Service Instruction (SI) SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28,
2006:
(1) Replace the EVANS NPG + cooling liquid with a conventional,
FAA-approved coolant for the ROTAX 912 and 914 series engines.
(2) Apply a new red line marking on the engine cylinder head
temperature gauge at 120 [deg] C/248 [deg] F.
(3) Replace the radiator cap part number (P/N) 922075 from the
affected engines with a new radiator cap P/N 922070.
(4) Insert into the airplane flight manual (AFM) Limitations
section an amendment to include the new operation limit of the
cylinder head temperature to 120 [deg] C/248 [deg] F by inserting a
copy of Aeromot Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, dated
December 20, 2006, into the AFM, Limitations section, Section 2 on
item 2.4, power plant, fuel and oil limitations and item 2.5, power
plant instrument markings.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI ANAC Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No.
2007-01-01, dated January 29, 2007; AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin
No. 200-71-106, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Service Bulletin
Revision 2 SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and
ROTAX Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28,
2006, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 2, 2009.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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