[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24731-24734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9366]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part 
Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part 
numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under 
supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, 
or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to remove any 
affected vacuum pump and related monitor system, remove the applicable 
airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) and placard, and install an 
FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the affected part numbers. This 
proposed AD results from several reports of pump chamber failure. We 
are issuing this proposed AD to correct problems with the vacuum pump 
before failure or malfunction during instrument flight rules (IFR) 
flight that can lead to loss of flight instruments critical for flight. 
The loss of flight instruments could cause pilot disorientation and 
loss of control of the aircraft.

DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by July 11, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed 
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 view the comments to this proposed AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. 
The docket number is FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-
AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Hakala, Aerospace Engineer, 
Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham 
Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0190; telephone: (817) 222-5145; 
facsimile: (817) 222-5785.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any 
written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal. 
Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the 
docket number, ``FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD'' 
at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we 
receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including any personal 
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each 
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed 
rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone 
can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, 
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed 
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
This is docket number FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
05-AD. You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the 
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you 
may visit http://dms.dot.gov.
    Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay 
attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall 
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this 
proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and 
that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed 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 this 
proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts.

Docket Information

    Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD 
docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final 
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on 
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at 
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket 
on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.

Discussion

    What events have caused this proposed AD? For the Aero Advantage 
ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns) ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum 
pumps, FAA has received reports of 14 single shaft failures and 11 dual 
shaft failures in a population of 285 pumps. Nine of the failures 
occurred with less than 100 hours time-in-service. The failures are 
concentrated on airplanes with the Lycoming Engines IO-540 series 
engines.
    In May 2004, Aero Advantage reported to FAA that they had stopped 
production and sales of the pumps and that they were quitting the 
business.
    The Aero Advantage ADV200 series vacuum pumps are installed under 
supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, 
or other methods. The installation of the vacuum pump includes a 
monitor system, airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS), and a 
placard.
    What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Failure or 
malfunction of the vacuum pump during instrument flight rules (IFR) 
flight can lead to loss of flight instruments critical for flight.

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The loss of flight instruments could cause pilot disorientation and 
loss of control of the aircraft.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information 
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop 
on other products of this same type design. For this reason, we are 
proposing AD action.
    What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would require 
you to remove any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and 
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump, the related monitor system, the applicable 
AFMS and related placard installed under supplemental type certificate 
number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. It would 
also require you to install an FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the 
affected part numbers.
    How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this proposed AD? On 
July 10, 2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 
47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation 
now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight 
permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material 
previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is 
included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD 
actions.

Costs of Compliance

    How many airplanes would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that 
this proposed AD could affect 285 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
    What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to 
do this proposed removal and replacement. We have no way of determining 
the exact number of airplanes that will need this removal and 
replacement:

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                                      Average parts      Total cost per
            Labor cost                     cost             airplane
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3 work hours x $65 = $195.........               $400               $595
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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

    Would this proposed AD impact various entities? We have determined 
that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under 
Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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.
    Would this proposed AD involve a significant rule or regulatory 
action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed 
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 proposed 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 
``AD Docket FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD'' in 
your request.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive (AD):

Aero Advantage: Docket No. FAA-2005-20440; Directorate Identifier 
2005-CE-05-AD.

When Is the Last Date I Can Submit Comments on This Proposed AD?

    (a) We must receive comments on this proposed airworthiness 
directive (AD) by July 11, 2005.

What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?

    (b) None.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

    (c) This AD affects ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns) 
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed on, but not 
limited to, the following aircraft that are certificated in any 
category. These vacuum pumps can be installed under supplemental 
type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other 
methods:

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                   Make                                 Model
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Alexandria Aircraft, LLC..................  14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 17-
                                             30, 17-31, 17-31TC, 17-30A,
                                             17-31A, and 17-31ATC.
Alliance Aircraft Group, LLC..............  H-295 (USAF U10D).
American Champion Aircraft Corp...........  7AC, 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA,
                                             7GCB, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7KC,
                                             7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB.

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Cessna Aircraft Company, The..............  172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D,
                                             172E, 172F, 172G, 172H,
                                             172I, 172K, 172L, 172M,
                                             172N, 172P, 172Q, 182,
                                             182A, 182B, 182C, 182D,
                                             182E, 182F, 182G, 182H,
                                             182J, 182K, 182L, 182M,
                                             182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R,
                                             R182, T182, TR182, 172RG,
                                             R172E, R172F, R172H, R172J,
                                             152, A152, 210, 210-5
                                             (205), 210-5A (205A), 210A,
                                             210B, 210C, 210D, 210E,
                                             210F, 210G, 210H, 210J,
                                             210K, 210L, 210M, 210N,
                                             P210N, T210G, T210H, T210M,
                                             T210N, T210R, 185, 185A,
                                             185B, 185C, 185D, 185E,
                                             180, 180A, 180B, 180C,
                                             180D, 180E, 180F, 180G,
                                             180H, 180J, 120, 140, 170,
                                             170A, 170B, 177, 177A,
                                             177B, 207, 207A, T207,
                                             T207A, 177RG, 206, P206,
                                             P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D,
                                             P206E, TP206A, TP206B,
                                             TP206C, TP206D, TP206E,
                                             TU206A, TU206B, TU206C,
                                             TU206D, TU206E, TU206F,
                                             TU206G, U206, U206A, U206B,
                                             U206C, U206D, U206E, U206F,
                                             U206G, 188, 188A, 188B,
                                             A188, A188A, and A188B.
Commander Aircraft Company................  112, 112B, 112TC, 114, and
                                             114A.
Dynac Aerospace Corporation...............  Aero Commander 100.
Global Amphibians, LLC....................  Lake LA-4-200, Lake Model
                                             250.
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc...........  M-4-210, M-4-220, M-5-180C,
                                             M-5-200, M-5-235C, M-6-180,
                                             and M-6-235.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation...............  M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D,
                                             M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J,
                                             M20K, M20M, and M22.
Navion Aircraft Company, Ltd..............  Navion G and Navion H.
Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New.............  PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235,
                                             PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-
                                             E23-250, PA-24, PA-24-250,
                                             PA-24-260, PA-18, PA-18-105
                                             (Special), PA-18-135, PA-18-
                                             150, PA-20-115, PA-20-135,
                                             PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-
                                             150, PA-22-160, PA-25, PA-
                                             25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28-
                                             140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151,
                                             PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-
                                             180, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T,
                                             PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-
                                             28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-
                                             201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-
                                             201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-25,
                                             PA-25-235, PA-25-260, J5A-
                                             80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B
                                             (Army L-4G), J5C, PA-12, PA-
                                             36-285, PA-36-300, PA-36-
                                             375, PA-38-112, PA-30, PA-
                                             39, PA-40, PA-31, PA-31-
                                             300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350,
                                             PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-
                                             301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-
                                             300, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-
                                             32R-301T, PA-32RT-300T, PA-
                                             31P, and PA-36-300.
Raytheon Aircraft Company.................  35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-
                                             C33, 35-C33A, 36, A36,
                                             A36TC, B36TC, E33, E33A,
                                             E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33,
                                             H35, J35, V35, V35A, V35B,
                                             D45 (Military T-34B), 35,
                                             35R, A35, B35, C35, D35,
                                             E35, F35, G35, 19A, 23,
                                             A23, A23A, A24, A24R, B19,
                                             B23, B24R, C23, and C24R.
Rogers, Burl A............................  15AC and S15AC.
SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale...............  MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-
                                             150, MS 893A, MS 893E,
                                             Rallye 150 ST, Rallye 150
                                             T, TB 10, TB 20, and TB 9.
Tiger Aircraft LLC........................  AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C,
                                             AA-5, AA-5A, and AA-5B.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?

    (d) This AD is the result of several reports of pump chamber 
failure. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct 
problems with the vacuum pump before failure or malfunction during 
instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that can lead to loss of flight 
instruments critical for flight. The loss of flight instruments 
could cause pilot disorientation and loss of control of the 
aircraft.

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

    (e) To address this problem, you must do the following:

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                 Actions                               Compliance                         Procedures
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(1) Remove any Aero Advantage ADV200       Within 100 hours time-in-service   Not Applicable.
 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)    (TIS) or the next 12 calendar
 vacuum pump, and the related monitor       months after the effective date
 system and placard.                        of this AD, whichever occurs
                                            first, unless already done.

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(2) Remove the airplane flight manual      As of the removal of any vacuum    Not Applicable.
 supplement for any Aero Advantage ADV200   pump per paragraph (e)(1) of
 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)    this AD.
 vacuum pump and monitor system from the
 FAA-approved airplane flight manual
 (AFM).
(i) The owner/operator holding at least a
 private pilot certificate as authorized
 by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
 Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the
 flight manual changes requirement of
 this AD.
(ii) Make an entry in the aircraft
 records showing compliance with this
 portion of the AD following section 43.9
 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
 CFR 43.9).
(3) Install an FAA-approved vacuum pump    Before further flight after        Not Applicable.
 other than the affected part numbers.      removing any Aero Advantage
                                            ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC
                                            or ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump per
                                            paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
(4) Do not install any Aero Advantage      As of the effective date of this   Not Applicable.
 ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and         AD.
 ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump.
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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. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to 
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments 
and will send your request to the Manager, Special Certification 
Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. For information on any already 
approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Peter Hakala, 
Aerospace Engineer, Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft 
Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-
0190; telephone: (817) 222-5145; facsimile: (817) 222-5785.

May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?

    (g) 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, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-2005-20440; 
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-05-AD.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-9366 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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