[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 74 (Monday, April 19, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20265-20268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8596]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0329; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-020-AD;
Amendment 39-16264; AD 2009-08-05 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Liberty Aerospace Incorporated Model
XL-2 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are correcting the address, telephone, and fax information
for the reporting requirement in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-08-
05, which applies to certain Liberty Aerospace Incorporated Model XL-2
airplanes. AD 2009-08-05 currently requires repetitively inspecting the
exhaust muffler for cracks, replacing the exhaust muffler when cracks
are found, and reporting the results of the inspections to the FAA.
Since AD 2009-08-05 became effective, the FAA's Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO) moved, which has caused the office personnel
problems in receiving fax and mailed copies of the inspection result
reports. This document corrects the mailing address, telephone number,
and fax information of the Atlanta ACO.
DATES: This final rule is effective April 19, 2010. The compliance date
of this AD is April 20, 2009, which is the same as the effective date
of AD 2009-08-05.
As of April 20, 2009 (74 FR 16117, April 9, 2009), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Liberty
Aerospace, Inc. Service Document Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB-
09-001, Revision Level B, Revised on March 18, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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--Corey Spiegel, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone:
(404) 474-5574; facsimile: (404) 474-5606; e[dash]mail:
[email protected]; or
--Cindy Lorenzen, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone:
(404) 474-5524; facsimile: (404) 474-5606; e[dash]mail:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On April 3, 2009, we issued AD 2009-08-05, Amendment 39-15878 (74
FR 16117, April 9, 2009), to require repetitively inspecting the
exhaust muffler for cracks, replacing the exhaust muffler when cracks
are found, and reporting the results of the inspections to the FAA.
Since AD 2009-08-05 became effective, the FAA's Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO) moved, which has caused the office personnel
problems in receiving fax and mailed copies of the inspection result
reports.
Consequently, the FAA sees a need to correct the mailing address,
telephone number, and fax information of the Atlanta ACO in AD 2009-08-
05 to assure that the inspection results are received and reviewed to
help assure the continued operational safety of the affected airplanes.
Thus, the FAA is revising the AD to incorporate the language discussed
above and to add the amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 39.13).
Since this action only corrects the address, telephone number, and
fax information for the reporting requirement and does not require any
additional actions over that originally required by AD 2009-08-05, it
has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any
person than was already required. Therefore, the FAA has determined
that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are unnecessary.
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 amends 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2009-08-05, Amendment 39-15878 (74 FR 16117, April 9, 2009), and adding
the following new AD:
2009-08-05 R1 Liberty Aerospace Incorporated: Amendment 39-16264;
Docket No. FAA-2009-0329; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-020-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This final rule is effective April 19, 2010. The compliance
date of this AD is April 20, 2009, which is the same as the
effective date of AD 2009-08-05.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2009-08-05.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model XL-2 airplanes, serial numbers
0007, 0009, and subsequent, that are certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of reports that eight cracks have been
found in the exhaust muffler during maintenance and service
inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in
the exhaust muffler, which could result in carbon monoxide entering
the cabin heating system. This condition could lead to
incapacitation of the pilot.
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) Inspect the following: Initially inspect within the next 10 Follow Liberty Aerospace, Inc.
(i) The exhaust muffler for cracks. hours time-in-service (TIS) after Service Document Critical Service
There are two different exhaust April 20, 2009 (the effective date Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001, Revision
systems available for the affected of AD 2009-08-05) or at the next Level B, Revised on March 18, 2009.
airplanes. They are: annual inspection, whichever occurs
(A) Standard exhaust system, part first. Repetitively inspect the
number (P/N) DEL200201-002 that exhaust muffler thereafter as
incorporates muffler P/N DEL200201- specified in paragraph (e)(5) of
101; and this AD.
(B) Reduced sound exhaust
system, P/N DEL200201-003
that incorporates muffler P/
N 200201-104.
(ii) The tail pipe and the tail
pipe opening in the lower cowl
for a 0.5-inch minimum
clearance.
(iii) Inspect the propeller for
proper propeller clocking
position.
(2) As a result of the inspections Before further flight after the As specified in Liberty Aerospace,
required in paragraphs (e)(1)(ii) inspection required in paragraph Inc. Service Document Critical
and (e)(1)(iii) of this AD: (e)(1) of this AD. Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001,
(i) If the clearance between the Revision Level B, Revised on March
tail pipe and the tail pipe opening 18, 2009.
is less than the required 0.5-inch
minimum, trim the lower cowl as
needed to achieve the minimum
clearance.
(ii) If there is a discrepancy
in the propeller clocking
position, remove and reinstall
the propeller at the correct
position.
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(3) As a result of the initial Before further flight after the Follow Liberty Aerospace, Inc.
inspection required in paragraph initial inspection required in Service Document Critical Service
(e)(1)(i) of this AD or any paragraph (e)(1) of this AD and Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001, Revision
repetitive inspection required in before further flight after any Level B, Revised on March 18, 2009.
paragraph (e)(5) of this AD, if a repetitive inspection required in
crack is found, replace the exhaust paragraph (e)(5) of this AD.
muffler.
(i) The manufacturer will provide
the replacement exhaust system.
(ii) A reduced sound exhaust
system may be replaced with a
standard exhaust system.
(iii) Installing a reduced sound
exhaust system as a replacement
part also requires installing a
bypass SCAT tube and a ``Do Not
Use'' placard on or near the
heater knob.
(4) If the airplane is equipped with Within the next 10 hours TIS after Follow Liberty Aerospace, Inc.
a reduced sound exhaust system and April 20, 2009 (the effective date Service Document Critical Service
no cracks are found during the of AD 2009-08-05). Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001, Revision
initial inspection required in Level B, Revised on March 18, 2009.
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD,
install a bypass SCAT tube and a
``Do Not Use'' placard on or near
the heater knob.
(5) If no cracks are found in the (i) For airplanes equipped with a Follow Liberty Aerospace, Inc.
exhaust muffler during the initial standard exhaust system and the Service Document Critical Service
inspection required in paragraph optional bypass SCAT tube has not Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001, Revision
(e)(1) of this AD or if the exhaust been installed, repetitively Level B, Revised on March 18, 2009.
muffler was replaced as required in inspect thereafter every 25 hours
paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, TIS or every 12 months, whichever
repetitively inspect thereafter at occurs first.
the intervals specified in (ii) For airplanes equipped with a
paragraphs (e)(5)(i), (e)(5)(ii), standard exhaust system and the
and (e)(5)(iii) of this AD. optional bypass SCAT tube has been
installed, repetitively inspect
thereafter every 50 hours TIS or
every 12 months, whichever occurs
first.
(iii) For airplanes equipped with a
reduced sound exhaust system and
the required bypass SCAT tube has
been installed, repetitively
inspect thereafter every 50 hours
TIS or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first.
(6) Report the results of the Within 10 days after each inspection Use the form (Figure 1 of this AD)
following inspections required in required by this AD. and submit it to FAA, Atlanta
this AD to the FAA. Aircraft Certification Office, 1701
(i) Initial inspection required in Columbia Avenue, College Park,
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Georgia 30337; fax: (404) 474-5606;
(ii) Repetitive inspections required e-mail [email protected].
in paragraph (e)(5) of this AD only
if cracks are found.
(iii) The Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) approved the
information collection
requirements contained in this
regulation under the provisions
of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.) and assigned OMB Control
Number 2120-0056.
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AD 2009-08-05 R1 Inspection Report
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Airplane Serial Number
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Airplane Tach Hours at time of
inspection
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Propeller type (circle one) MT Sensenich
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Propeller Tach Hours at time of
inspection
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Exhaust Type (circle one) Standard Reduced Sound
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Is Exhaust Cracked? (circle one) YES NO
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Did lower cowl require trimming at YES NO
the tail pipe opening? (circle
one) Not applicable after initial
inspection
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Did the propeller clocking YES NO
position need to be corrected?
(circle one) Not applicable after
initial inspection.
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Were any other discrepancies
noticed during the inspection?
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Name:
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Telephone and/or e-mail address:
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Date:
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Send report to: Corey Spiegel, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO,
1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337;
facsimile: (404) 474-5606; e-mail: [email protected].
Figure 1
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Special Flight Permit
(f) Under 14 CFR part 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for this AD by the following conditions:
(1) The cabin heat turned off; and
(2) The fresh air vents are open.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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: Corey Spiegel, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Liberty Aerospace, Inc. Service Document
Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB-09-001, Revision Level B,
Revised on March 18, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) On April 20, 2009 (74 FR 16117, April 9, 2009), the Director
of the Federal Register previously 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
Liberty Aerospace, 100 Aerospace Drive, Melbourne, Florida 32901;
telephone: (321) 752-0332 or (800) 759-5953; fax: (321) 752-0377;
Internet: http://www.libertyaircraft.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD 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 April 7, 2010.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-8596 Filed 4-16-10; 8:45 am]
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