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AD Number:
96-09-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
95-CE-61-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes
Subject:
Air Filter Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
(Federal Register: April 29, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 83))
Citation Publish Date:
04/29/1996
Effective Date:
06/07/1996
Make:
Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | Swift Museum Foundation Inc. | Taylorcraft 2...Show more
Model:
7ACA | 7ECA | 7FC | DC-65 | DCO-65 | 2150A | 2180 | 120 | 140 | 140A | 150 | 150A | 150B | 150C | 15...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
95-03-02
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division
Office of Primary Responsibility:
AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39 (61 FR 18667 NO. 83 04/29/96)
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 96-09-06
CITATION:   [Federal Register: April 29, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 83)]

PAGE NUMBER:   [Page 18667]

DOCKET NUMBER:   95-CE-61-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-9580

AD NUMBER:   96-09-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes

ACTION:   Final rule

SUMMARY:   This document supersedes airworthiness directive (AD) 95-03-02, which currently requires repetitively inspecting (visually) the air filter frame for a loose or deteriorating gasket on airplanes incorporating certain Brackett air filter assemblies and replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated. This action requires retaining the repetitive inspection as contained in AD 95-03-02, and will incorporate additional Brackett air filter assemblies to the "Applicability" section of that AD. Additionally, this AD will provide a terminating action for the repetitive inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration's determination that certain additional Bracket air filter assemblies should be inspected and replaced prompted this AD action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent gasket particles from entering the carburetor because of air filter gasket failure, which could result in partial or complete loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

DATES:   Effective June 7, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 7, 1996.

ADDRESSES:   Service information that applies to this AD may be obtained from Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc., 7045 Flightline Drive, Kingman, Arizona 86401. This information may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket 95-CE-61-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,
Washington, DC.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   Elizabeth Bumann, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California, 90712; telephone (310) 627-5265; facsimile (310) 627-5210.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to airplanes incorporating certain Brackett air filter assemblies was published in the Federal Register on December 18, 1995 (60 FR 65038). This action would retain the requirement to repetitively inspect (visually) the air filter for a loose or deteriorated gasket and replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated as contained in AD 95-03-02, and would incorporate additional Brackett air filter assemblies in the "Applicability" section of that AD. Additionally, this proposed AD would provide a terminating action for the repetitive inspection by replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated with a gasket of improved design.

Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. No comments were received on the proposed rule or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.

After careful review of all available information related to the subject presented above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. The FAA has determined that these minor corrections will not change the meaning of the AD and will not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed.

The FAA estimates that 50,000 airplanes in the U.S. registry will be affected by this AD. To accomplish this repetitive inspection and possible replacement of a damaged air filter will take approximately 1 hour per airplane for each task, and that the average labor rate is approximately $60 an hour. The air filter assembly replacement is estimated to be $40 per airplane. The total estimated cost for this modification required at 500 hours TIS will be $100 per airplane and the total cost impact of the modification is estimated to be $5,000,000. The FAA knows that each owner/operator will have to repetitively inspect a maximum of four times before the mandatory replacement of the air filter assembly, and based on the assumption that no operator will incorporate the modification prior to the 500 hours TIS, the total cost of four repetitive inspections will be $240 per airplane plus the cost of the terminating action. Based on these figures the total cost impact of this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $17,000,000.

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 copy of the final evaluation prepared for this action is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained by contacting 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 USC 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Section 39.13 - [AMENDED]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139, and by adding a new AD to read as follows:


REGULATORY TEXT:  
96-09-06 BRACKETT AIRCRAFT COMPANY: Amendment 39-9580. Docket No. 95-CE-61-AD. Supersedes AD 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139. Applicability: Air filter assemblies presented in the following chart that utilize a neoprene gasket installed on, but not limited to the following airplanes, certificated in any category: NOTE 1: These air filters could be installed as original equipment or in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA71GL or STC SA693CE.

Air Filter Assembly	Airplanes Installed On
	
BA-2010	Beechcraft Model 77 Airplanes
	
BA-4106	Cessna Models 120, 140, 140A, 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150M, 152, and A152;
American Champion Models Bellanca (Champion) (Aeronca) 7ACA, 7ECA, and 7FC;
Aviat, Inc. Models A-1; Luscombe Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, PA-22-160, PA-22-108, PA-20-115, PA-20-135, PA-38-112, J-3, J3C-65, J3C-65S, PA-11, PA-11S, J4A, J4A-S, J4E, J5A, J5A-80, PA-12, PA-12S, PA-16, PA-17, PA-18, PA-18A, PA-18S, PA-18-"125" (Army L-21A), PA-18AS-"125", PA-18S-"125", PA-18AS-"135", PA-18S-"135", PA-18-"135", PA-18-"150", PA-18A-"150" (SN 18-1 through 18-6963), PA-18S-"150", PA-19, PA-18A (Restricted), PA-18A-"135" (Restricted), and PA-18A-"150" (Restricted) (SN 18-1 through 18-18-6963);
Taylorcraft Models BC65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D1, BC12D85, BCS12D85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12D-4-85, 19, F19, F21, DC-65, DCO-65, F22, F22A, F22B, and F22C;
Univair Models (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10;
Swift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B;
Augustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A;
Aeronca Model 65-CA;
American Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA;
Reims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, AND FA152;
Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S










	
BA-4106-1	Aviat, Inc. Model (Christian) A-1
	
BA-4210	Gulfstream Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5
	
BA-5110	Cessna Models 170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, and 172M; Mooney Mite Model M-18C; Reims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172D, F172E, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, and F172M; Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models TB9, TB10, Rallye Series MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS892E-150T, and MS892E-150ST; Panstwowe Zakolady Kotnicze Model PZL-Koliber 150A; Augustair, Inc. Model Varga (Morrisey) 2180




	
BA-5110A	Cessna Models 172N and 172P;
Reims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172N and F172P

	
BA-6110	Maule Models M-4, M-4C, M-4S, M-4T, M-4-220, M-4-220C, M-4-220S, M-4-220T, M-4-180C, M-4-180S, M-4-180T, M-5-220C, M-5-235C, M-5-180C, M-5-210TC, M-6-180, M-6-235, M-7-235, MX-7-180, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, MX-7-160, MX-7-235, and MX-8-235;
Mooney Models M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, and M20G

	
BA-8910	Dynac Models (Aero Commander) 100 and 100A
	
AAF-117	Cessna Models 120, 140, 140A, 150,150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150M, 152, and A152;
American Champion Models Bellanca (Champion) (Aeronca) 7ACA, 7ECA, and 7FC; Aviat, Inc. Models A-1;
Luscombe Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F;
Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, PA-22-160, PA-22-108, PA-20-115, PA-20-135, PA-38-112, J-3, J3C-65, J3C-65S, PA-11, PA-11S, J4A, J4A-S, J4E, J5A, J5A-80, PA-12, PA-12S, PA-16, PA-17, PA-18, PA-18A, PA-185, PA-18-"125" (Army L-21A), PA-18AS-"125", PA-185-"125", PA-18AS-"135", PA-18S-"135", PA-18-"135", PA-18-"150", PA-18A-"150" (SN 18-1 through 18-6963), PA-18S-"150", PA-19, PA-18A (Restricted), PA-18A-"135" (Restricted), and PA-18A-"150" (Restricted) (SN 18-1 through 18-6963);
Taylorcraft Models BC65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D1, BC12D85, BCS12D85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12D-4-85, 19, F19, F21, DC-65, DCO-65, F22, F22A, F22B, and F22C;
Univair Models (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10;
Swift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B;
Augustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A; Aeronca Model 65-CA;
American Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA;
Reims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, AND FA152;
Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S, F22B, and F22C;
Univair Models (Alon)A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10;
Swift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B;
Augustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A;
Aeronca Model 65-CA;
American Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA;
Reims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, and FA152;
Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S

















	
AAF-118	Cessna Models 170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, and 172M; Mooney Mite Model M-18C;
Reims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172D, F172E, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, and F172M;
Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models TB9, TB10, Rallye Series MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS892E-150T, and MS892E-150ST; Panstwowe
Zakolady Kotnicze Model PZL-Koliber 150A;
Augustair, Inc. Model Varga (Morrisey) 2180

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 (f) 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 within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, or within the next 100 hours TIS after the last inspection accomplished in accordance with AD 95-03-02, whichever occurs first, and thereafter as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD.

To prevent gasket particles from entering the carburetor because of air filter gasket failure, which could result in partial or complete loss of engine power, accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect (visually) the inside and outside of the air filter frame for gasket looseness, movement, or deterioration in accordance with Brackett Document I-194, dated March 16, 1994. Continue this repetitive inspection at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, until accomplishment of the terminating action required in paragraph (c) of this AD.

(b) If the gasket is found to be damaged, prior to further flight, replace the air filter assembly with one having a retaining lip in accordance with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane:

Air Filter Assembly	Replace with Assembly	Instruction Sheet
BA-2010	BA-2010 Revision A	BA-2004, dated 6/6/95
BA-4106	BA-4106 Revision D	BA-4105, dated 6/15/95
BA-4106-1	BA-4106-1 Revision A	RM-1, dated 7/6/95
BA-4210	BA-4210 Revision B	BA-4205, dated 6/14/95
BA-5110	BA-5110 Revision H	BA-5105, dated 5/8/95
BA-5110A	BA-5110A Revision D	BA-5111, dated 5/8/95
BA-6110	BA-6110 Revision C	BA-6105, dated 6/5/95
BA-8910	BA-8910 Revision B	BA-8910-3, dated 6/6/95
AAF-117	BA-4106 Revision D	BA-4105, dated 6/15/95
AAF-118	BA-5110 Revision H	BA-5105, dated 5/8/95

(c) Within the next 500 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, replace the air filter assembly as a terminating action to this AD in accordance with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane as specified in paragraph (b) of this AD.

(d) The replacement in paragraphs (b) and (c) is considered terminating action for the repetitive inspection required by this AD.

(e) 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.

(f) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

(g) Alternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 95-03-02 (superseded by this action) are considered approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD.

(h) The inspections and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Brackett Air Filter Document I-194, dated March 16, 1994 and with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane referenced as specified in paragraph (b) of this AD. 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 Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc., 7045 Flightline Drive, Kingman, Arizona 86401. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 7th Floor, suite 700, Washington, DC.

(i) This amendment supersedes AD 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139.

(j) This amendment (39-9580) becomes effective on June 7, 1996


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