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Directorate, FAA, or the European Aviation Aircraft Product Support, S–581.88, of Agusta Bollettino Tecnico No. 109–
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated Linköping, Sweden. 123, dated November 16, 2006, as of
agent); or unless the inspections, intervals, or (3) You may review copies at the FAA, May 13, 2008.
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind We must receive comments on this
method of compliance (AMOC) in Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
accordance with the procedures specified in National Archives and Records
AD by June 27, 2008.
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(4) Where Saab 340 Fuel Airworthiness the availability of this material at NARA, call any of the following methods:
Limitations Document 340 LKS 009033, (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
dated February 14, 2006, allows for www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
exceptional short-term extensions, an locations.html. instructions for submitting comments.
exception is acceptable to the FAA if it is
approved by the appropriate principal Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 15, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
inspector in the FAA Flight Standards 2008. • Mail: U.S. Department of
Certificate Holding District Office. Ali Bahrami, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
FAA AD Differences
Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI [FR Doc. E8–8663 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20590.
and/or service information as follows: No
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
differences. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Other FAA AD Provisions 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD: Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International except Federal holidays.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket: You may
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to examine the AD docket on the Internet
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [Docket No. FAA–2008–0431; Directorate
Identifier 2008–SW–08–AD; Amendment 39– at http://www.regulations.gov or in
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. person at the Docket Operations office
Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, 15483; AD 2008–09–03]
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, The AD docket contains this AD, the
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) economic evaluation, any comments
S.p.A. Model A109A, A109A II, and
227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using received, and other information. The
any approved AMOC on any airplane to A109C Helicopters
street address for the Docket Operations
which the AMOC applies, notify your AGENCY: Federal Aviation office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Administration (FAA), Department of the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Transportation (DOT). be available in the AD docket shortly
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement ACTION: Final rule; request for after receipt.
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
a manufacturer or other source, use these Haight, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and
actions are considered FAA-approved if they airworthiness directive (AD) for the Guidance Group, Fort Worth, Texas
are approved by the State of Design Authority specified Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) model
(or their delegated agent). You are required
76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5204,
helicopters. This AD results from fax (817) 222–5961.
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service. mandatory continuing airworthiness SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any information (MCAI) originated by an
reporting requirement in this AD, under the aviation authority to identify and Streamlined Issuance of AD
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, correct an unsafe condition on an The FAA is implementing a new
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aviation product. The European process for streamlining the issuance of
has approved the information collection Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined
requirements and has assigned OMB Control Technical Agent for Italy, with which
Number 2120–0056. process will allow us to adopt MCAI
we have a bilateral agreement, states in safety requirements in a more efficient
Related Information the MCAI: manner and will reduce safety risks to
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness It has been reported, on an A109A the public. This process continues to
Directive 2006–0221, dated July 20, 2006; helicopter, a case of failure of the grooved follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
and Saab 340 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations clamp fixing the engine exhaust duct, with meet legal, economic, Administrative
Document 340 LKS 009033, dated February the consequent loss of the duct. Procedure Act, and Federal Register
14, 2006; for related information. The duct has hit the main and tail rotor requirements. We also continue to meet
Material Incorporated by Reference producing the loss of the tail rotor and the
emergency landing of the helicopter.
our technical decision-making
(i) You must use Saab 340 Fuel responsibilities to identify and correct
Airworthiness Limitations Document 340 The fracture of the grooved clamp was unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
LKS 009033, dated February 14, 2006, to do due to excessive loads and corrosion products.
the actions required by this AD, unless the around the attaching rivets. This AD This AD references the MCAI and
AD specifies otherwise. requires actions that are intended to related service information that we
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register address this unsafe condition.
approved the incorporation by reference of
considered in forming the engineering
this service information under 5 U.S.C. DATES: This AD becomes effective May basis to correct the unsafe condition.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 13, 2008. The AD contains text copied from the
(2) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register MCAI and for this reason might not
this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB approved the incorporation by reference follow our plain language principles.
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22792 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 22793
2008–09–03 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– (2) Airworthy Product: Use only FAA- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
15483. Docket No. FAA–2008–0431; approved corrective actions. Corrective airworthiness directive (AD) for the
Directorate Identifier 2008–SW–08–AD. actions are considered FAA-approved if they products listed above. This AD results
are approved by the State of Design Authority from mandatory continuing
Effective Date
(or their delegated agent) if the State of
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) Design has an appropriate bilateral agreement
airworthiness information (MCAI)
becomes effective on May 13, 2008. with the United States. You are required to issued by an aviation authority of
assure the product is airworthy before it is another country to identify and correct
Applicability
returned to service. an unsafe condition on an aviation
(b) This AD applies to Model A109A, (3) Reporting Requirements: For any product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
A109A II, and A109C helicopters, with reporting requirement in this AD, under the condition as:
grooved clamps, part number 4606AC, that provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
attach the engine exhaust ducts, installed, During production testing of a batch of
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
certificated in any category. control cables, cracks inside the cable
has approved the information collection
terminal were detected. Despite the specified
Reason requirements and has assigned OMB Control
strength at the date of delivery was achieved,
Number 2120–0056. it can not be excluded that the mechanical
(c) The mandatory continued airworthiness
information (MCAI) states: Related Information properties of the cable will degrade.
It has been reported, on an A109A (h) EASA Mandatory Continuing We are issuing this AD to require
helicopter, a case of failure of the grooved Airworthiness Information (MCAI) AD No.
clamp fixing the engine exhaust duct, with
actions to correct the unsafe condition
2007–0041, dated February 21, 2007, on these products.
the consequent loss of the duct. contains related information.
The duct has hit the main and tail rotor DATES: This AD becomes effective June
producing the loss of the tail rotor and the Material Incorporated by Reference 2, 2008.
emergency landing of the helicopter. (i) The Director of the Federal Register On June 2, 2008, the Director of the
The fracture of the grooved clamp was due approved the incorporation by reference of Federal Register approved the
to excessive loads and corrosion around the Agusta Bollettino Tecnico No. 109–123, incorporation by reference of certain
attaching rivets. dated November 16, 2006, under 5 U.S.C. publications listed in this AD.
Actions and Compliance 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
(1) For service information identified in docket on the Internet at http://
(d) Required as indicated, unless already
this AD, contact Agusta, 21017 Cascina Costa
done, do the following:
di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via Giovanni Agusta
www.regulations.gov or in person at
(1) Within the next 20 hours time-in- Document Management Facility, U.S.
520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39
service (TIS), remove, clean, and using a 10X Department of Transportation, Docket
(0331) 229605–222595.
or higher magnifying glass, inspect the four Operations, M–30, West Building
grooved clamps that attach the engine (2) You may review copies of the service
exhaust ducts as shown in Figure 1 and by information at the FAA, Office of the Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
following Steps 3 through 4.2. of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
Compliance Instructions of Agusta Bollettino Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, DC 20590.
Tecnico No. 109–123, dated November 16, Texas or at the National Archives and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
2006. Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
(2) If you find a crack or corrosion, before Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
further flight, replace the unairworthy material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/ Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
grooved clamp with an airworthy grooved
clamp. cfr/ibr-locations.html. telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 4,
329–4090.
Differences Between the FAA AD and the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
MCAI 2008.
Mark R. Schilling, Discussion
(e) This AD differs from the MCAI as
follows: Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, We issued a notice of proposed
(1) We refer to flight hours as hours TIS. Aircraft Certification Service.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(2) We are requiring the initial inspection [FR Doc. E8–8640 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] part 39 to include an AD that would
to be done within the next 20 hours TIS BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
instead of using the date and operating time
apply to the specified products. That
specified in the MCAI. NPRM was published in the Federal
(3) We are not requiring a recurring Register on March 5, 2008 (73 FR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
inspection of the grooved clamps, but we 11841). That NPRM proposed to correct
intend to propose to mandate the 300 hour Federal Aviation Administration an unsafe condition for the specified
time-in-service or yearly recurring inspection products. The MCAI states:
of the grooved clamps through our non-
emergency rulemaking procedures. 14 CFR Part 39 During production testing of a batch of
control cables, cracks inside the cable
(f) Air Transport Association of America [Docket No. FAA–2008–0249; Directorate terminal were detected. Despite the specified
(ATA) Code 7800: Engine Exhaust. Identifier 2008–CE–012–AD; Amendment strength at the date of delivery was achieved,
Other FAA AD Provisions 39–15490; AD 2008–09–09] it can not be excluded that the mechanical
RIN 2120–AA64 properties of the cable will degrade.
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD: The MCAI requires replacing rudder
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER control cables, part number (P/N) B–
(AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management LUFTFAHRT GmbH Models 228–200, 422420A00F delivered with European
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, has the 228–201, 228–202, and 228–212 Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Form
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Airplanes One tracking number RS52074/05 after
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