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 unsafe 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 condition. 

1. Reference Information.

1a. List the MCAI (FCAA AD No./Revision/Date): CASA 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 

1c. 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: 816.329.4059

Fax: 816.329.4090
4. Corrective Action Assessment. Are the actions and compliance times required in the MCAI adequate 

to resolve the unsafe condition? 

X Yes No

If not, Unilateral 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 occurs 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 specific 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? Explain
7. IAR 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)

8b. Provide number of total work hours per product , summing all corrective actions (inspection, 

modification, on-condition repair, etc.). Provide cost of parts, if applicable. 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? 

Organization Person Contacted Date Response

10. Ferry Permit. Should be permitted 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 small 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: 08/7/12
Manager: Date:

AIR-140 Manager (if applicable): Date:

AEG Representative (except for appliances): Date: