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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER ADDRESSES: To get the service instrument panel, any damaged (that is,
contains regulatory documents having general information identified in this AD, sharp) edge of the support tray for the
applicability and legal effect, most of which contact GROB Luft-und Raumfahrt, attachment cables of the switch panels
are keyed to and codified in the Code of Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 below the left-hand instrument panel;
Federal Regulations, which is published under Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal correct any damage found during the
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
Republic of Germany; telephone: 011 49 inspection; and apply a layer of anti-rub
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by 8268 998139; facsimile: 011 49 8268 (protective padding) strips to the edge of
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of 998200. the support tray.
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL To view the AD docket, go to the
REGISTER issue of each week. Docket Management Facility; U.S. Comments
Department of Transportation, 400 Was the public invited to comment?
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, We provided the public the opportunity
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– to participate in developing this AD. We
001 or on the Internet at http:// received no comments on the proposal
Federal Aviation Administration dms.dot.gov. The docket number is or on the determination of the cost to
FAA–2005–21998; Directorate Identifier the public.
14 CFR Part 39 2005–CE–40–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Conclusion
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21998; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–40–AD; Amendment 39– Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, What is FAA’s final determination on
14358; AD 2005–22–14] Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, this issue? We have carefully reviewed
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; the available data and determined that
RIN 2120–AA64 telephone: (816) 329–4146; facsimile: air safety and the public interest require
(816) 329–4090. adopting the AD as proposed except for
Airworthiness Directives; GROB– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: minor editorial corrections. We have
WERKE Model G120A Airplanes determined that these minor
Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation corrections:
What events have caused this AD?
Administration (FAA), DOT. —Are consistent with the intent that
The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which
ACTION: Final rule. was proposed in the NPRM for
is the airworthiness authority for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
Germany, recently notified FAA that an
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new —Do not add any additional burden
unsafe condition may exist on all GROB
airworthiness directive (AD) for all upon the public than was already
Model G120A airplanes. The LBA
GROB–WERKE Model G120A airplanes. proposed in the NPRM.
reports that GROB received a report of
This AD requires you to inspect for
smoke in the cockpit on a Model G120A Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
signs of any chafing damage to the
airplane. The emergency avionic switch the AD
attachment cables of the switch panels
on the switch panel below the left-hand
below the left-hand instrument panel, How does the revision to 14 CFR part
instrument panel was identified as the
any damaged switch below the switch source of the smoke. 39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
panels of the left-hand instrument Chafing of the cables against the rear FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
panel, any damaged (that is, sharp) edge lip of the tray that holds the switch part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
of the support tray for the attachment panels caused damage of the cable which governs the FAA’s AD system.
cables of the switch panels below the insulation. This damage resulted in This regulation now includes material
left-hand instrument panel; correct any arcing and melting of insulation. that relates to altered products, special
damage found during the inspection; What is the potential impact if FAA flight permits, and alternative methods
and apply a layer of anti-rub (protective took no action? Chafing of the electrical of compliance. This material previously
padding) strips to the edge of the cables could result in smoke or fire in was included in each individual AD.
support tray. This AD results from the cockpit. Since this material is included in 14
mandatory continuing airworthiness Has FAA taken any action to this CFR part 39, we will not include it in
information (MCAI) issued by the point? We issued a proposal to amend future AD actions.
airworthiness authority for Germany. part 39 of the Federal Aviation
We are issuing this AD to detect, Costs of Compliance
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
correct, and prevent chafing of the an AD that would apply to all GROB– How many airplanes does this AD
cables against the rear lip of the tray that WERKE Model G120A airplanes. This impact? We estimate that this AD affects
holds the switch panels. Chafing of the proposal was published in the Federal 6 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
electrical cables could result in smoke Register as a notice of proposed What is the cost impact of this AD on
or fire in the cockpit. rulemaking (NPRM) on August 26, 2005 owners/operators of the affected
DATES: This AD becomes effective on (70 FR 50223). The NPRM proposed to airplanes? We estimate the following
December 19, 2005. require you to inspect for signs of any costs to do this inspection, replacement
As of December 19, 2005, the Director chafing damage to the attachment cables of any damaged cable bundle, damaged
of the Federal Register approved the of the switch panels below the left-hand switch, or grinding off any sharp edge
incorporation by reference of certain instrument panel, any damaged switch on the support tray, and installation of
publications listed in the regulation. below the switch panels of the left-hand the protective padding:
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66748 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
1 work hour × $65 an hour = $65 ............................................................................... $20 $85 $85 × 6 = $510.
(1) Inspect for: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–
(i) Any signs of chafing damage to the at- after December 19, 2005 (the effective date 065, dated July 1, 2005
tachment cables of switches below the of this AD), unless already done.
switch panels of the left-hand instrument
panel;
(ii) Any damaged switch on switch panels
of the left-hand instrument panel; and
(iii) Any damaged (that is, sharp) edge of
the support tray for the attachment ca-
bles of switches below the switch panels
of the left-hand instrument panel..
(2) Correct any damage found as a result of the
inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD:.
(i) If you find any signs of chafing damage
to the attachment cables of switches
below the switch panels of the left-hand
instrument panel, replace the attachment
cables;
(ii) If you find any damaged switch below
the switch panels of the left-hand instru-
ment panel, replace the switch; and
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(iii) If you find any damaged (that is, sharp) Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–
edge on the support tray for the attach- quired by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. 065, dated July 1, 2005.
ment cables of switches below the
switch panels of the left-hand instrument
panel, grind off any sharp edges and
clean thoroughly.
(3) Apply anti-rub (padding strips to the edge of Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–
the support tray for the attachment cables of quired by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. This 065, dated July 1, 2005.
switches below the switch panels of the left- modification is required even if damage is
hand instrument panel.. not found during the inspections.
May I Request an Alternative Method of Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on DATES: This AD becomes effective on
Compliance? October 25, 2005. December 19, 2005.
(f) You may request a different method of David R. Showers, As of December 19, 2005, the Director
compliance or a different compliance time Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, of the Federal Register approved the
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 Aircraft Certification Service. incorporation by reference of certain
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, [FR Doc. 05–21800 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] publications listed in the regulation.
send your request to your principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ADDRESSES: To get the service
inspector. The principal inspector may add information identified in this AD,
comments and will send your request to the contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer
Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Liaison Manager, CH–6371 Stans,
Directorate, FAA. For information on any Switzerland; telephone: +41 41 619
already approved alternative methods of Federal Aviation Administration
6208; facsimile: +41 41 619 7311; e-
compliance, contact Karl Schletzbaum,
14 CFR Part 39 mail: SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
or from Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd.,
Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21835; Directorate
Product Support Department, 11755
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
Identifier 2005–CE–35–AD; Amendment 39– Airport Way, Broomfield, Colorado
4146; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
14357; AD 2005–22–13] 80021; telephone: (303) 465–9099;
Is There Other Information That Relates to facsimile: (303) 465–6040.
This Subject? RIN 2120–AA64 To view the AD docket, go to the
(g) German AD Number D–2005–242, Docket Management Facility; U.S.
effective date: July 1, 2005, also addresses the Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Department of Transportation, 400
subject of this AD. Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–12 and PC–12/ Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
45 Airplanes Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
0001 or on the Internet at http://
Reference? AGENCY: Federal Aviation dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
(h) You must do the actions required by Administration (FAA), DOT. FAA–2005–21835; Directorate Identifier
this AD following the instructions in GROB ACTION: Final rule. 2005–CE–35–AD.
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–065, dated
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
July 1, 2005. The Director of the Federal
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this service bulletin in Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR PC–12 and PC–12/45 airplanes. This AD Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
part 51. To get a copy of this service requires you to inspect the left and right Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
information, contact GROB Luft-und main landing gear (MLG) assemblies for 4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 any part number (P/N) 532.10.12.077 or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal Republic of FAA-approved equivalent part number
Discussion
Germany; telephone: 011 49 8268 998139; bolts that do not have white primed and
facsimile: 011 49 8268 998200. To review painted heads; and replace any bolt What events have caused this AD?
copies of this service information, go to the found with new P/N 532.10.12.077F or The Federal Office for Civil Aviation
National Archives and Records FAA-approved equivalent part number (FOCA), which is the airworthiness
Administration (NARA). For information on bolts in all MLG assemblies. This AD authority for Switzerland, recently
the availability of this material at NARA, go results from mandatory continuing notified FAA that an unsafe condition
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ airworthiness information (MCAI) may exist on certain Pilatus Models PC–
code_of_federal_regulations/ issued by the airworthiness authority for 12 and PC–12/45 airplanes. The FOCA
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to reports part number (P/N) 532.10.12.077
view the AD docket, go to the Docket detect and correct any P/N bolts that do not have white primed and
Management Facility; U.S. Department of 532.10.12.077 or FAA-approved painted heads are subject to corrosion.
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., equivalent part number bolts that do not These bolts attach the hydraulic
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, have white primed and painted heads, actuators to the left and right main
DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at http:// which could result in corrosion of the landing gear (MLG) assemblies. The
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA– bolt and consequent failure of the bolt. FOCA further reports the separation of
2005–21998; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– This failure could lead to MLG collapse a bolt head in an MLG assembly has
40–AD. during airplane landing and take-off occurred due to corrosion. The
operations with consequent loss of corrosion occurred because the bolt
airplane control. head was not primed and painted.
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