AD 2009-24-03
Recurring
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER'' Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 Observer | Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER'' Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER'' Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER'' Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER'' Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracks in the front and rear wing spars, which could result in the wing separating from the airplane, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the front and rear wing spars for cracks initially within 100 hours TIS after May 17, 1985, or upon reaching 2,100 hours TIS, whichever occurs later. Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS. Repair all cracks found and modify the front and rear wing spars before further flight after any inspection where cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Initially within 100 hours TIS after May 17, 1985, or upon reaching 2,100 hours TIS, whichever occurs later. Repetitive inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS. Repairs and modifications must be completed before further flight after any inspection where cracks are found.
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 'OBSERVER' airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 356, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 85-08-04, which applies to certain Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 "OBSERVER" airplanes. AD 85- 08-04 currently requires you to repetitively visually inspect the front and rear wing spars for cracks. If cracks are found, AD 85-08-04 requires you to modify the wing spars. The wing spar modification terminates the repetitive inspection AD action and may be installed before cracks develop. Since we issued AD 85-08-04, the manufacturer revised the modification kit and identified additional airplane serial numbers that require the inspection and/or modification. Consequently, this AD would retain the actions of AD 85-08-04, allow you to install the revised modification kit, and add additional serial numbers to the Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the front and rear wing spar, which could result in the wing separating from the airplane. This failure could lead to loss of control.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 227 (Friday, November 27, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62211-62213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E9-28074]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0869; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-043-AD;
Amendment 39-16090; AD 2009-24-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P
68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 ``OBSERVER'' Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to
supersede AD 85-08-04, which applies to certain Vulcanair S.p.A. Models
P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 ``OBSERVER'' airplanes. AD 85-
08-04 currently requires you to repetitively visually inspect the front
and rear wing spars for cracks. If cracks are found, AD 85-08-04
requires you to modify the wing spars. The wing spar modification
terminates the repetitive inspection AD action and may be installed
before cracks develop. Since we issued AD 85-08-04, the manufacturer
revised the modification kit and identified additional airplane serial
numbers that require the inspection and/or modification. Consequently,
this AD would retain the actions of AD 85-08-04, allow you to install
the revised modification kit, and add additional serial numbers to the
Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the front and rear wing spar, which could result in the wing
separating from the airplane. This failure could lead to loss of
control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on January 4, 2010.
On January 4, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples) 80026 Italy;
telephone: (+39)081.5918111; fax: (+39)081.5918172; e-mail:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f2c3a3c3b20222a3d3c2a3d39262c2a0f393a232c2e212e263d612c2022"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9cadcdaddc6c4ccdbdaccdbdfc0cacce9dfdcc5cac8c7c8c0db87cac6c4">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet: <a href="http://www.vulcanair.com">http://www.vulcanair.com</a>.
To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. The docket number is FAA-2009-0869;
Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-043-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329-4145; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On September 15, 2009, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that
would apply to certain Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P
68C-TC, and P 68 ``OBSERVER'' airplanes. This proposal was published in
the Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on
September 21, 2009 (74 FR 48016). The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 85-
08-04 (50 FR 14370, April 12, 1985) with a new AD that would retain the
actions of AD 85-08-04, allow you to install the revised modification
kit, and add additional serial numbers to the Applicability section.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed
except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these
minor corrections:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 81 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to do the inspection:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators
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24 work[dash]hours x $80 per hour = $1,920.... Not applicable.................. $1,920 $155,520
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair and
modification that would be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
airplanes that may need this repair/replacement:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane
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100 work[dash]hours x $80 per hour = $700 $8,700
$8,000.................................
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD:
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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a
request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket
No. FAA-2009-0869; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-043-AD'' in your
request.
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 Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
85-08-04, Amendment 39-5037 (50 FR 14370, April 12, 1985), and adding
the following new AD:
2009-24-03 Vulcanair S.p.A.: Amendment 39-16090; Docket No. FAA-
2009-0869; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-043-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on January 4, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 85-08-04, Amendment 39-5037.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and
P 68 ``OBSERVER'' airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 356, that
are certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of cracks in the front and rear
wing spars. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in
the front and rear wing spars, which could result in the wing
separating from the airplane. This failure could lead to loss of
control.
Compliance
(e) For airplane serial numbers 001 through 328, to address this
problem, you must do the following, unless already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Visually inspect the Initially inspect Follow Partenavia
front and rear wing spars within the next 100 Costruzioni
for cracks. hours Aeronautiche S.p.A
time[dash]in[dash]s Service Bulletin
ervice (TIS) after No. 65 Rev. 3,
May 17, 1985 (the dated September 30,
effective date of 1985; or Partenavia
AD Costruzioni
85[dash]08[dash]04) Aeronautiche S.p.A
, or upon reaching Service Bulletin
2,100 hours total No. 65 Rev. 1,
TIS, whichever dated September 27,
occurs later. 1984.
Repetitively
inspect thereafter
at intervals not to
exceed 500 hours
TIS.
(2) Repair all cracks found Before further Follow Partenavia
and modify the front and flight after any Costruzioni
rear wing spars. inspection Aeronautiche S.p.A
specified in Service Bulletin
paragraph (e)(1) of No. 65 Rev. 3,
this AD where dated September 30,
cracks are found. 1985; or Partenavia
Modification of the Costruzioni
front and rear wing Aeronautiche S.p.A
spar terminates the Service Bulletin
repetitive No. 65 Rev. 1,
inspection dated September 27,
requirements of 1984.
this AD.
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(3) To terminate the Before further Follow Partenavia
repetitive inspection flight after any Costruzioni
requirements of this AD, inspection Aeronautiche S.p.A
you may modify the front specified in Service Bulletin
and rear wing spar. paragraph (e)(1) of No. 65 Rev. 3,
this AD where dated September 30,
cracks are not 1985; or Partenavia
found. Costruzioni
Aeronautiche S.p.A
Service Bulletin
No. 65 Rev. 1,
dated September 27,
1984.
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(f) For airplane serial numbers 329 through 356, to address this
problem, you must do the following, unless already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Visually inspect the Initially within the Follow Partenavia
front and rear wing spars next 100 hours TIS Costruzioni
for cracks. after January 4, Aeronautiche S.p.A
2010 (the effective Service Bulletin
date of this AD), No. 65 Rev. 3,
or upon reaching dated September 30,
2,100 total hours 1985.
TIS, whichever
occurs later.
Repetitively
inspect thereafter
at intervals not to
exceed 500 hours
TIS.
(2) Repair all cracks found Before further Follow Partenavia
and modify the front and flight after any Costruzioni
rear wing spars. inspection Aeronautiche S.p.A
specified in Service Bulletin
paragraph (f)(1) of No. 65 Rev. 3,
this AD where dated September 30,
cracks are found. 1985.
Modification of the
front and rear wing
spar terminates the
repetitive
inspection
requirements of
this AD.
(3) To terminate the Before further Follow Partenavia
repetitive inspection flight after any Costruzioni
requirements of this AD, inspection Aeronautiche S.p.A
you may modify the front specified in Service Bulletin
and rear wing spar. paragraph (e)(1) of No. 65 Rev. 3,
this AD where dated September 30,
cracks are not 1985.
found.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 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: Sarjapur
Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-112, FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329-4145; 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.
(h) AMOCs approved for AD 85-08-04 are approved for this AD.
Related Information
(i) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples)
80026 Italy; telephone: (+39)081.5918111; fax: (+39)081.5918172; e-
mail: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87e4f2f4f3e8eae2f5f4e2f5f1eee4e2c7f1f2ebe4e6e9e6eef5a9e4e8ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2645535552494b4354554354504f45436650534a454748474f540845494b">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet: <a href="http://www.vulcanair.com">http://www.vulcanair.com</a>. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or
on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A
Service Bulletin No. 65 Rev. 3, dated September 30, 1985; or
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A Service Bulletin No. 65
Rev. 1, dated September 27, 1984, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 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
Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples) 80026 Italy;
telephone: (+39)081.5918111; fax: (+39)081.5918172; e-mail:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bddec8cec9d2d0d8cfced8cfcbd4ded8fdcbc8d1dedcd3dcd4cf93ded2d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d0b3a5a3a4bfbdb5a2a3b5a2a6b9b3b590a6a5bcb3b1beb1b9a2feb3bfbd">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet: <a href="http://www.vulcanair.com">http://www.vulcanair.com</a>.
(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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 13, 2009.
Margaret Kline,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-28074 Filed 11-25-09; 8:45 am]
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