[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 53 (Monday, March 21, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13356-13358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5385]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD; 
Amendment 39-14021; AD 2005-05-53 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to 
revise emergency AD 2005-05-53 for The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 
Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. This AD contains the same 
information as emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 and publishes the action in 
the Federal Register. It requires you to do a one-time detailed 
inspection of the flight control system, correct installations that do 
not conform to type design, and repair any damage. This AD is the 
result of flight control system problems found on airplanes within 
Cessna's control that could also exist on airplanes produced and 
delivered within a certain time period. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging 
of critical flight systems.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected 
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 5, 
2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of this 
amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt. As of March 
21, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the 
regulations.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by April 30, 2005.

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ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD:
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-001.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     To get the service information identified in this proposed 
AD, contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, 
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-
9006.
    To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The 
docket number is FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, 
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-
mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    What events caused this action? The FAA was notified that 
inadequate or incorrect flight controls rigging may exist on recently 
produced Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. The 
following issues were identified through Cessna's inspection of 
airplanes still at their production facility:
     Two airplanes with ailerons not engaging the upper stops 
and one with a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on the bolt.
     Elevator cables chafing fuel lines near the fuel selector, 
which caused damage to the fuel lines.
     Elevator trim cables routed outside the cotter pins in the 
horizontal stabilizer.
     Elevator trim cables crossed twice (trim functioned 
correctly in flight).
     Control cables rubbing structures such as bulkheads and 
center consoles.
     Aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference with 
stringer.
     Barrels on control cables not safety pinned or incorrectly 
pinned.
     Control cables routed outside of pulleys.
     A bent flap bell crank.
    After careful review of all available information related to the 
subject presented above, FAA determined that:
     Operation of the affected Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and 
T182T airplanes should be prohibited until all the flight control 
systems are inspected and any discrepancies corrected; and
     AD action should be taken to prevent loss of airplane 
control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight 
systems.
    Consequently, we issued emergency AD 2005-05-53 on March 4, 2005, 
to require a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system, 
correction of installations that do not conform to type design, and 
repair of any damage.
    The serial number designations included in AD 2005-05-53 were 
incorrect. We then revised AD 2005-05-53 to correct the serial numbers 
in the AD.
    Why is it important to publish this AD? The FAA found that 
immediate corrective action was required, that notice and opportunity 
for prior public comment were impracticable and contrary to the public 
interest, and that good cause existed to make the AD effective 
immediately by individual letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all known 
U.S. operators of Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. 
These conditions still exist, and AD 2005-05-53 R1 is published in the 
Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all 
persons.

Comments Invited

    Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule? 
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment; however, we invite you to submit any written relevant data, 
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; 
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in the subject line of your 
comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed 
comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the docket 
number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back 
to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
suggest a need to modify it. If a person contacts us through a 
nonwritten communication, and that contact relates to a substantive 
part of this AD, we will summarize the contact and place the summary in 
the docket. We will consider all comments received by the closing date 
and may amend the AD in light of those comments.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action? 
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

    Will this AD impact various entities? 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.
    Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? 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 
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-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD'' in 
your request.

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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2005-05-53 R1 The Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14021; 
Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD.

When Does This AD Become Effective?

    (a) This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected 
persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 
5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of 
this amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt.

Are Any Other ADs Affected By This Action?

    (b) This AD revises emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

    (c) This AD affects the following airplanes that are 
certificated in any category:

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              Model                           Serial numbers
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172R............................  17281234 through 17281236.
172S............................  172S9774 through 172S9776, 172S9778
                                   through 172S9781, 172S9783,172S9784,
                                   172S9786, 172S9788 through 172S9791,
                                   and 172S9793.
182T............................  18281522 through 18281525, and
                                   18281537.
T182T...........................  T18208353 through T18208365, T18208367
                                   through T18208369, T18208371, and
                                   T18208372.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?

    (d) This AD is the result of flight control system problems 
found on airplanes within Cessna's control that could also exist on 
airplanes produced and delivered within a certain time period. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control due to 
incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems. 
Airplanes affected by this AD may have additional flight control 
issues beyond those listed in ``What events caused this AD action?'

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

    (e) The following specifies action you must do per this AD and 
other pertinent information to address this problem:

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           Actions                 Compliance            Procedures
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(1) Do a one-time detailed    Prior to further      Follow Chapter 5
 inspection of the flight      flight after March    TIME LIMITS/
 control system, correct       21, 2005 (the         MAINTENANCE CHECKS
 installations that do not     effective date of     of whichever of the
 conform to type design, and   this AD), except      following applies:
 repair any damage.            for those who         Model 172
                               received emergency    Maintenance Manual
                               AD 2005-05-53 R1,     using the List of
                               issued March 5,       Effective Pages,
                               2005. Emergency AD    dated June 7, 2004.
                               2005-05-53 R1         Model 182/
                               contained the         T182 Maintenance
                               requirements of       Manual using the
                               this amendment and    List of Effective
                               became effective      Pages, dated March
                               immediately upon      1, 2004.
                               receipt.
(2) Special special flight    Not applicable......  14 CFR 39.19 allows
 permits or positioning                              special flight
 flights are not permitted                           permits for all
 for this AD.                                        ADs, unless
                                                     specifically
                                                     prohibited in a
                                                     specific AD. This
                                                     emergency AD
                                                     prohibits such
                                                     flight permits. If
                                                     an aircraft is in a
                                                     location where
                                                     necessary services
                                                     are not available
                                                     to perform the
                                                     inspections
                                                     identified above,
                                                     contact Cessna
                                                     ProductSupport at
                                                     (316) 517-5800.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?

    (f) You may request a different method of compliance or a 
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 
14 CFR 39.19. You may submit your request through your Flight 
Standards District Office (FSDO) Principal Inspector, who may add 
comments and then send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already 
approved alternative methods of compliance or for further 
information about this AD, contact Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace 
Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent 
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; 
facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: [email protected].

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?

    (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the 
instructions in Chapter 5 TIME LIMITS/ MAINTENANCE CHECKS of the 
Model 172 Maintenance Manual using the List of Effective Pages, 
dated June 7, 2004; or the Model 182/T182 Maintenance Manual using 
the List of Effective Pages, dated March 1, 2004. The Director of 
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this 
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To 
get a copy of this service information, contact Cessna Aircraft 
Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; 
telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To review 
copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call 
(202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management 
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on 
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-
20587.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 2005.
Nancy C. Lane,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-5385 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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