[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 79 (Friday, April 24, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20309-20311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-10594]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 97-CE-91-AD; Amendment 39-10490; AD 98-09-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Models EA-300
and EA-300S Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
applies to all EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH (EXTRA) Models EA-300 and EA-300S
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the rudder control cables to
assure that correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are
installed at each end of the cables, and replacing any cable assembly
where correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are not
installed. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany.
The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a control
cable from pulling through an incorrectly swaged sleeve, which could
result in loss of rudder control with consequent loss of control of the
airplane.
DATES: Effective June 7, 1998.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of June 7, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Service information that applies to this AD may be obtained
from EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken, D-4224 Hunxe,
Germany. This information may also be examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Attention: Rules Docket No. 97-CE-91-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: Mr. Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1201 Walnut Street, suite
900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 426-6934; facsimile:
(816) 426-2169.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Events Leading to the Issuance of This AD
A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to all EXTRA Models EA-
300 and EA-300S airplanes was published in the Federal Register as a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on February 10, 1998 (63 FR 6689).
The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the rudder control cables to
assure that correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are
installed at each end of the cables, and replacing any cable assembly
where correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are not
installed. Accomplishment of the proposed action as specified in the
NPRM would be in accordance with EXTRA Service Bulletin No. 300-1-93,
dated February 9, 1993, and Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1A, Acceptable
Methods, Techniques and Practices. The proposed replacement would be
required in accordance with the maintenance manual.
The NPRM was the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany.
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.
The FAA's Determination
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.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 23 airplanes in the U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 6 workhours per
airplane to accomplish the actions required by this AD, and that the
average labor rate is approximately $60 an hour. Parts cost
approximately $500 per airplane. Based on these figures, the total cost
impact of this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $19,780, or $860
per airplane.
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 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 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding a new airworthiness directive
(AD) to read as follows:
98-09-10 Extra Flugzeugbau GMBH: Amendment 39-10490; Docket No. 97-
CE-91-AD.
Applicability: Models EA-300 and EA-300S airplanes, all serial
numbers, 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 (d) 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: To prevent a control cable from pulling through an
incorrectly swaged sleeve, which could result in loss of rudder
control with consequent loss of control of the airplane, accomplish
the following:
(a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder control cables to
assure that correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are
installed at each end of the cables. Accomplish this inspection in
accordance with EXTRA Service Bulletin No. 300-1-93, dated February
9, 1993, and Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1A, Acceptable Methods,
Techniques and Practices.
(b) Prior to further flight after the inspection required by
paragraph (a) of this AD, replace any cable assembly, where
correctly swaged Nicopress type sleeves are not
installed, with cable assemblies that have correctly swaged
Nicopress type sleeves installed.
(1) Accomplish the replacement in accordance with the
maintenance manual.
(2) Accomplish the installation in accordance with EXTRA Service
Bulletin No. 300-1-93, dated February 9, 1993, and AC 43.13-1A,
Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices.
(c) 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.
(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be
approved by the Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1201
Walnut, suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. The request shall be
forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may
add comments and then send it to the Manager, Small Airplane
Directorate.
Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the Small Airplane Directorate.
(e) Questions or technical information related to EXTRA Service
Bulletin No. 300-1-93 dated February 9, 1993, should be directed to
EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken, D-4224 Hunxe, Germany.
This service information may be examined at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street,
Kansas City, Missouri.
(f) The inspection and installation(s) required by this AD shall
be done in accordance with EXTRA Service Bulletin No. 300-1-93 dated
February 9, 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 EXTRA
Flugzeugbau GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken, D-4224 Hunxe, Germany. Copies
may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E.
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12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 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 German AD No. 93-
081, dated March 15, 1993.
(g) This amendment becomes effective on June 7, 1998.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on April 15, 1998.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 98-10594 Filed 4-23-98; 8:45 am]
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