[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 53 (Friday, March 19, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6713]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 98-CE-78-AD; Amendment 39-11007; AD 99-02-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness 
Directive (AD) 99-02-15, which applies to certain Avions Pierre Robin 
Model R2160 airplanes. AD 99-02-15 requires repetitively inspecting the 
engine bearer for cracks, and replacing the engine bearer with a 
reinforced part either immediately or at a certain time period 
depending on whether cracks are found during the inspections. Replacing 
the engine bearer with a reinforced part terminates the repetitive 
inspection requirement. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority 
for France. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and 
correct cracks in the engine bearer, which could result in the engine 
separating from the airplane.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 29, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Karl M. Schletzbaum, Aerospace 
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1201 Walnut, suite 900, 
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 426-6932; facsimile: 
(816) 426-2169.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published this direct final rule 
with request for comments in the Federal Register on January 26, 1999 
(64 FR 3817). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a 
non-controversial rule where the FAA anticipates that there will be no 
adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that 
no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse 
comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse 
comment, was received within the comment period, the regulation would 
become effective on March 29, 1999. No adverse comments were received, 
and thus this notice confirms that this final rule will become 
effective on that date.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 1999.
Marvin R. Nuss,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 99-6713 Filed 3-18-99; 8:45 am]
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