[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 204 (Thursday, October 22, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56545-56546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28158]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 98-NM-185-AD; Amendment 39-10850; AD 98-22-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.
(CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), applicable to all CASA Model C-212 series airplanes, that
currently requires replacement of the cover of the power control
quadrant pedestal with a cover that incorporates slot protection. This
amendment requires repetitive inspections for deterioration or damage
of the slot protection installed in the cover of the power control
quadrant pedestal. This amendment also requires eventual modification
of the cover, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory
continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness
authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent
deterioration of the slot protection installed in the cover of the
power control quadrant pedestal, which could allow foreign objects to
jam or interfere with the power or trim control system and result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: Effective November 27, 1998.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of November 27, 1998.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain.
This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800
North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman B. Martenson, Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2110; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by superseding AD 87-05-05 R2,
amendment 39-5968 (53 FR 26039, July 11, 1988), which is applicable to
all CASA Model C-212 series airplanes, was published in the Federal
Register on August 26, 1998 (63 FR 45419). The action proposed to
require repetitive inspections for deterioration or damage of the slot
protection installed in the cover of the power control quadrant
pedestal. The action also proposed to require eventual modification of
the cover, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive
inspections.
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Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
There are approximately 38 airplanes of U.S. registry that will be
affected by this AD.
The inspection that is required in this new AD action will take
approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish, at an average
labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost
impact of the inspection required by this AD on U.S. operators is
estimated to be $2,280, or $60 per airplane, per inspection cycle.
The modification that is required in this new AD action will take
approximately 3 work hours per airplane to accomplish, at an average
labor rate of $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately
$1,200 per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the
modification required by this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be
$52,440, or $1,380 per airplane.
The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this
AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects 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. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to 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
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. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-5968 (53 FR
26039, July 11, 1988), and by adding a new airworthiness directive
(AD), amendment 39-10850, to read as follows:
98-22-04 Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA): Amendment 39-
10850. Docket 98-NM-185-AD. Supersedes AD 87-05-05 R2, amendment 39-
5968.
Applicability: Model C-212 series airplanes, as listed in CASA
C-212 Service Bulletin 212-76-08, dated April 12, 1993; certificated
in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c)(1)
of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect
of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent deterioration of the slot protection installed in the
cover of the power control quadrant pedestal, which could allow
foreign objects to jam or interfere with the power or trim control
system and result in reduced controllability of the airplane,
accomplish the following:
(a) Within 300 hours time-in-service or 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform a visual
inspection for deterioration or damage of the slot protection
installed in the cover of the power control quadrant pedestal.
(1) If no deterioration or damage is detected, repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time-in-
service or 3 months, whichever occurs first.
(2) If any deterioration or damage is detected, or if no slot
protection is installed, prior to further flight, accomplish the
modification required by paragraph (b) of this AD.
(b) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
the cover of the power control quadrant pedestal by installing new,
improved slot protection, in accordance with CASA C-212 Service
Bulletin SB-212-76-08, dated April 12, 1993. Such modification
constitutes terminating action for the inspection requirements of
paragraph (a) of this AD.
(c)(1) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector,
who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116.
(2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously in
accordance with AD 87-05-05 R2, amendment 39-5968, are not
considered to be approved as alternative methods of compliance with
this AD.
Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(e) The modification shall be done in accordance with CASA C-212
Service Bulletin SB-212-76-08, dated April 12, 1993. This
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. Copies may be obtained from Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.,
Getafe, Madrid, Spain. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or
at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,
NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Spanish
airworthiness directive 04/96, dated May 13, 1996.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on November 27, 1998.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 14, 1998.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 98-28158 Filed 10-21-98; 8:45 am]
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