AD 2008-02-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. | EA500 | Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-02-04, which was published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2008 (73 FR 3618), and applies to all Eclipse Aviation Corporation (Eclipse) Model EA500 airplanes. This AD requires incorporating a modification of the angle of attack (AOA) system, limits the applicability to airplanes under S/N 000065, and retains the operating limitations from AD 2007-13-11 until the modification is incorporated. The FAA incorrectly refer...
Required Actions
Incorporate a modification of the angle of attack (AOA) system. Retain the operating limitations from AD 2007-13-11 until the modification is completed.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 airplanes with serial numbers up to and including 000065.
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Federal Register Abstract
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-02-04, which was published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2008 (73 FR 3618), and applies to all Eclipse Aviation Corporation (Eclipse) Model EA500 airplanes. This AD requires incorporating a modification of the angle of attack (AOA) system, limits the applicability to airplanes under S/N 000065, and retains the operating limitations from AD 2007-13-11 until the modification is incorporated. The FAA incorrectly referenced the issue date of the AD as "January 9, 2007" instead of "January 9, 2008." This document corrects the issue date.
Document Text
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 155 (Monday, August 11, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 46542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E8-18227]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-29316; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-078-AD;
Amendment 39-15334; AD 2008-02-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model
EA500 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2008-02-04, which was published in the Federal Register on January
22, 2008 (73 FR 3618), and applies to all Eclipse Aviation Corporation
(Eclipse) Model EA500 airplanes. This AD requires incorporating a
modification of the angle of attack (AOA) system, limits the
applicability to airplanes under S/N 000065, and retains the operating
limitations from AD 2007-13-11 until the modification is incorporated.
The FAA incorrectly referenced the issue date of the AD as ``January 9,
2007'' instead of ``January 9, 2008.'' This document corrects the issue
date.
DATES: The effective date of this AD remains February 26, 2008, since
the incorrect reference of the issue date of AD 2008-02-04 does not
affect compliance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Wilson, Flight Test Pilot, Airplane
Certification Office, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137-
4298; telephone: (817) 222-5146; fax: (817) 222-5960.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
AD 2008-02-04, Amendment 39-15334 (73 FR 3618, January 22, 2008),
affects Eclipse Model EA500 airplanes and currently:
<bullet> Requires incorporating a modification of the angle of
attack (AOA) probe;
<bullet> Limits the applicability to airplanes under S/N 000065;
and
<bullet> Retains the operating limitations from AD 2007-13-11 until
the modification is incorporated.
The FAA incorrectly referenced the issue date as ``January 9, 2007''
instead of ``January 9, 2008.'' This document corrects the issue date.
Need for the Correction
This correction is needed to reflect the correct issue date on the
AD.
Correction of Publication
Accordingly, the publication of January 22, 2008 (73 FR 3618),
which was the subject of FR Doc. E8-751, is corrected as follows:
Section 39.13 [Corrected]
On page 3619, in the third column, in the sixth and seventh lines
from the bottom, under the heading Sec. 39.13 [Amended], replace
``January 9, 2007'' with ``January 9, 2008.''
Action is taken herein to correct this reference in the AD.
The effective date of this AD remains February 26, 2008, since the
incorrect reference of the issue date of AD 2008-02-04 does not affect
compliance.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 1, 2008.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-18227 Filed 8-8-08; 8:45 am]
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