### APPENDIX 2. FAA **MCAI AD WORKSHEET**  **DI 2012**  **- CE**  **- 031**  **- AD**  

### Docket # Office File # **Proposed Action**  X Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Immediately Adopted Rule (IAR) Final Rule after NPRM [ Attach response to comments on separate sheet ] Other 

### Part 39 Requirements. **An unsafe condition exists in the referenced product(s), and the existing u**  **nsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in products of this same type design.**  **The signatures on this Worksheet document the signers’ determination that 14 CFR**  **Part 39 criteria are met as described above and an AD is required to address the unsafe c**  **ondition. 1. Reference Information.**  1a. List the MCAI (FCAA AD No./Revision/Date): C ASA AD /GA8/6 dated August 6 , 2012 1b. List the related service information number(s), Revision, and Date: GippsAero Mandatory SB - GA8 - 2012 - 77 Issue 3 dated 23/03/2012 1 c. List any other published FAA ADs related to this unsafe condition: none 2. **Products Affected**
. Identify affected manufacturer and model ( only if different from the MCAI applicability for US - certificated products) as listed on TCDS; or serial numbers or references, installations, part numbers, as applicable **All GA8 and GA8**  **- TC320 airplanes**  3. **Project Engineer.** Name/Title/Branch: Doug Rudolph Telephone: 816.329.4 059 Fax: 816.329.40904
. **Corrective Action Assessment.** Are the actions and compliance times required in the MCAI adequate

to resolve the unsafe condition? X Yes No If not, U nilateral AD action may be necessary . If all criteria for Unilateral AD Action are met (See Order 8040.2), insert rationale for differing corrective actions and/or compliance times, and specify the FAArequired actions/times : 5. **Adequate Notice Assessment.** Does the MCAI text describe the unsafe condition and corrective action with sufficient detail and clarity that it can be used in the FAA AD to provide adequate notice? X Yes No If no, provide text to augment the MCAI description of unsafe condition and required actions (Copy text from service information where possible). 6. **FAA Requirements and Policies** 6a. **Clear and Enforceable Requirements.** Are changes from the MCAI requirements necessary to ensure enforceability for US
- certificated products? Check each box that applies, and describe the appropriate text to be used in the AD. **Make compliance before next annual or 100 hour TIS, whichever occur s later**  X Compliance Time(s) Limitation section of

AFM/RFM ALS of the ICA

6b. **Product -**  **Type Technical Actions.** Are there product - type technical actions to be applied to the FAA AD that differ from the MCAI or service information? Check each box that applies, or describe other difference(s) to be specified in AD: Flight with Cracks Mandatory

Terminating Action Other: see above

6c. **MCAI Equivalent Actions.** The following differences should only be applied for safety - related technical reasons spe cific to this unsafe condition or required actions (see FAA Order 8040.2, Para. 8.c). Check each box that applies where a difference from the MCAI is necessary and document rationale for use. **AIR -**  **140 Manager**  **approval is required for use**
. Contact the Manufacturer Return of Parts Replacement of Parts Spares (Parts installation) Reporting Requirement Other? Explain7. **IA R Good Cause.**  For “Immediately Adopted Rule” (IAR) ADs only: Provide a brief description of the

urgency of the corrective action to support a finding of “good cause” (Use text from MCAI or service information where possible).

8. **Costs** 8a. Number of U. S. products that will be affected (Use numerical figures) : around 29 ( XXX world wide) 8 b. Provide number of total work hours per product , summing all corrective actions (inspection, modification, on - condition repair, etc.) . Provide cost of parts, if app licable. Or, provide reference to information in the SB
. Total Work hours per product: **4 hours for the modification** Parts Cost per Product: **$ 70 AUD per MCAI**  **form -**  **$100 US** 9. **Contacts.** With whom outside the FAA has this proposal been discussed? Org anization Person Contacted Date Response

10. **Ferry Permit. Should**  **be permit** **ted without retracting landing gear.** Permitted: X Permitted with Limitations (list on separate sheet) Prohibited: 11. **Impact Assessments.** Please answer the following questions: a . Is this AD considered ‘significant’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, 02/26/79) or Executive Order 12866? _____ Yes

__X __ No b. Will this AD have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of s mall entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act? _____ Yes

__X __ No c. Will this AD have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132? _____ Yes

__X __ No d. Will this AD have international trade implications? _____ Yes

__X __ No e. Will this AD have any negative impact on the environment? _____ Yes

__X __ No f. Will this AD have any negative impact on energy? _____ Yes

__X __ No **Signatures.** Project Engineer: Doug Rudolph Date: 0 8 / 7 / 12Manager: Date:

AIR - 140 Manager (if a pplicable): Date: AEG Representative (except for appliances): Date: