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Vol. 73, No. 179 

Monday, September 15, 2008 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–0052; Directorate 

Identifier 2008–NE–01–AD; Amendment 39– 

15672; AD 2008–19–05] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Engine 

Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating 

Engine Cylinder Assemblies 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for 

Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron 

Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 

series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’ reciprocating 

engines, with certain Engine 

Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder 

assemblies, part number (P/N) 

AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, installed. This 

AD requires initial and repetitive visual 

inspections and compression tests to 

detect cracks at the head-to-barrel 

interface, replacement of cylinder 

assemblies found cracked, and 

replacement of certain cylinder 

assemblies, at new reduced times-inservice. This AD results from reports of 

45 failures with head separations of ECi 

cylinder assemblies. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent loss of engine power due 

to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface 

in the cylinder assemblies and possible 

engine failure caused by separation of a 

cylinder head, which could result in 

loss of control of the aircraft. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

October 20, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: You can get the service 

information identified in this AD from 

Engine Components, Inc., 9503 

Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217; Phone 

(800) 324–2359; fax (210) 820–8102; 

http://www.eci2fly.com. 

The Docket Operations office is 

located at Docket Management Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer, 

Special Certification Office, FAA, 

Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham 

Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail: 

peter.w.hakala@faa.gov; telephone (817) 

222–5145; fax (817) 222–5785. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA 

proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with 

a proposed AD. The proposed AD 

applies to Lycoming Engines (formerly 

Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, 

and 540 series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’ 

reciprocating engines, with certain 

Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder 

assemblies, part number (P/N) 

AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, installed. We 

published the proposed AD in the 

Federal Register on May 19, 2008 (73 

FR 28756). That action proposed to 

require initial and repetitive visual 

inspections and compression tests to 

detect cracks at the head-to-barrel 

interface, replacement of cylinder 

assemblies found cracked, and 

replacement of certain cylinder 

assemblies, at new reduced times-inservice. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

the Docket Operations office (telephone 

(800) 647–5527) is provided in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

Comments 

We provided the public the 

opportunity to participate in the 

development of this AD. We have 

considered the comments received. 

Request To Reduce the Economic 

Impact 

One commenter, the Aircraft Owners 

and Pilots Association, states that the 

50-hour inspection interval should be 

increased to 100 hours, to reduce the 

economic impact of the cylinder 

assembly inspections. Another 

commenter, a private citizen, states that 

the cost of the 50-hour inspections was 

not considered in the NPRM economic 

estimate. 

We do not agree. We selected the 50- 

hour inspection interval so that 

aluminum cylinder cracks could be 

detected before a head separation 

occurred. By removing leaking cylinder 

heads discovered during the periodic 

50-hour inspections, the probability of 

having an in flight head separation is 

greatly reduced. Also, the 50-hour 

inspection interval coincides with the 

scheduled maintenance for normal 

engine oil and filter changes. Also, the 

costs of compliance in the NPRM did 

include costs for the additional cylinder 

assembly inspections. We did not 

change the AD. 

Retiring Cylinder Assemblies at TimeBetween-Overhaul Is Too Expensive 

One commenter, a private citizen, 

states that it is too expensive to retire all 

the subject cylinder assemblies at the 

normal overhaul time. Another 

commenter, a private citizen, states that 

it is unreasonable for general aviation 

airplane owners, in Part 91 use, to be 

required to retire cylinder assemblies at 

the time-between-overhaul or at normal 

engine overhaul time. 

We do not agree. The subject cylinder 

assemblies can be safely run to the 

normal TBO with the required 50-hour 

inspections, with compression tests. 

Because of metallurgical analysis results 

of the fatigue cracks in the aluminum 

alloy cylinder heads, and also the 

history of the head separation hours-inservice, the probability of a head 

separation is greater with the subject 

cylinder assemblies running past the 

time-between-overhaul time. Therefore, 

we do not consider the cylinder 

assemblies to be airworthy past the 

normal engine overhaul time. We did 

not change the AD. 


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Cylinder Assembly Serial Number 

Range Is Different in the ECi Mandatory 

Service Bulletin 

One commenter, ECi., states that the 

cylinder assembly serial number range 

in the proposed AD for the Group ‘‘B’’ 

cylinders is slightly different from the 

serial numbers listed in the ECi 

Mandatory service Bulletin No. 08–1. 

The commenter states that several 

additional cylinder serial numbers 

should be included in Group ‘‘B’’. 

We do not agree. We researched the 

cylinder assembly serial numbers in the 

proposed AD and they are correct. The 

Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies go up to 

serial number 35171–22. The Group ‘‘B’’ 

cylinder assemblies start at serial 

number 35239–01. We discussed the 

serial number comment with ECi. They 

agree that the serial number range in the 

proposed AD is correct. ECi states that 

they have revised the serial numbers in 

ECi. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 

No. 08–1 to match the serial numbers in 

the AD, and issued MSB No. 08–1, 

Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008. We 

now reference this MSB Revision 3 in 

the AD. 

Conclusion 

We have carefully reviewed the 

available data, including the comments 

received, and determined that air safety 

and the public interest require adopting 

the AD as proposed. We have 

determined that these changes will 

neither increase the economic burden 

on any operator nor increase the scope 

of the AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD will affect 

13,000 ECi cylinder assemblies installed 

in aircraft of U.S. registry. The visual 

inspection and compression tests will 

take about 4 work-hours for each engine. 

An individual cylinder replacement will 

require $1,100 for parts and 6 workhours. Lycoming engines with a set of 

4 ECi cylinders will require 12 workhours for the cylinder replacement. 

Lycoming engines with a set of 6 ECi 

cylinders will require 16 work-hours for 

the cylinder replacement. We estimate 

18 percent of the affected population of 

cylinders will be replaced. We estimate 

the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators 

to be $7,952,000. Our estimate is 

exclusive of any possible warranty 

coverage. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

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 rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

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. 

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 

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 at the address listed 

under ADDRESSES. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2008–19–05 Engine Components, Inc. (ECi): 

Amendment 39–15672. Docket No. 

FAA–2008–0052; Directorate Identifier 

2008–NE–01–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) 

becomes effective October 20, 2008. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to the Lycoming 

Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 

320, 360, and 540 series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’, 

reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of this 

AD, with ECi cylinder assembly, part number 

(P/N) AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, and with 

cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, installed. 

(1) The applicable cylinder assembly serial 

numbers (SNs) are SN 1138–02 through SN 

35171–22, (referred to in this AD as Group 

‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies); and 

(2) SN 35239–01 through SN 37016–28 

(referred to in this AD as Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder 

assemblies). 

(3) Note that the cylinder assembly P/N is 

at the crankcase end of the cylinder 

assembly, and might be difficult to see. As a 

guide in determining if your cylinder 

assemblies are affected, all affected cylinder 

assemblies have cylinder head P/N 

AEL85099. The cylinder head P/N is at the 

top of the cylinder head, near the intake and 

exhaust valve springs, and is easier to locate 

than the cylinder assembly P/N. 

(4) Note that the set of numbers appearing 

on the cylinder, above and to the left of the 

SN, in the form of ‘‘123456’’ is not used for 

determining applicability. 

TABLE 1—ENGINE MODELS

Cylinder assembly part No.: Installed on engine models: 

AEL65102–NST04 ............... O–320–A1B, A2B, A2C, A2D, A3A, A3B, B2B, B2C, B2D, B2E, B3B, B3C, C2B, C2C, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1AD, 

D1B, D1C, D1D, D1F, D2A, D2B, D2C, D2F, D2G, D2H, D2J, D3G, E1A, E1B, E1C, E1F, E1J, E2A, E2B, 

E2C, E2D, E2E, E2F, E2G, E2H, E3D, E3H 

IO–320–A1A, A2A, B1A, B1B, B1C, B1D, B1E, B2A, D1A, D1AD, D1B, D1C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B 

AEIO–320–D1B, D2B, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B 

AIO–320–A1A, A1B, A2A, A2B, B1B, C1B 


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TABLE 1—ENGINE MODELS—Continued 

Cylinder assembly part No.: Installed on engine models: 

LIO–320–B1A 

AEL65102–NST05 ............... IO–320–C1A, C1B, C1F, F1A 

LIO–320–C1A 

AEL65102–NST06 ............... O–320–A1A, A2A, A2B, A2C, A3A, A3B, A3C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2C, (also, an O–320 model with no suffix)

IO–320–A1A, A2A 

AEL65102–NST07 ............... IO–320–B1A, B1B 

LIO–320–B1A 

AEL65102–NST08 ............... O–320–B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A, B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B, C2A, C2B, C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A, D2B, 

D2C 

AEL65102–NST10 ............... O–360–A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E, A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, 

C2D, D1A, D2A, D2B 

IO–360–B1A, B1B, B1C 

HO–360–A1A, B1A, B1B 

HIO–360–B1A, B1B 

AEIO–360–B1B 

O–540–A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5, A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5, A4A5, A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5, B1D5, B2A5, 

B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5 

IO–540–C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5, N1A5D 

AEL65102–NST12 ............... O–360–A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6, A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H, A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D, 

A2F, A2G, A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D, A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD, A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A, 

B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F, C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6 

HO–360–C1A 

LO–360–A1G6D, A1H6 

HIO–360–B1A, B1B, G1A 

LTO–360–A1A6D 

TO–360–A1A6D 

IO–360–B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6, B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B 

AEIO–360–B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6, B4A, H1A, H1B 

O–540–A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D, E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5, 

H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5, H2A5D, H2B5D 

IO–540–C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D, D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D, T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D, 

V4A5, V4A5D 

AEIO–540–D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5 

AEL65102–NST26 ............... IO–540–J4A5, R1A5 

TIO–540–C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A 

AEL65102–NST38 ............... IO–360–F1A 

TIO–540–AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD, AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD, K1AD 

LTIO–540–K1AD 

AEL65102–NST43 ............... O–360–J2A 

O–540–F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D, J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D, J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D 

IO–540–AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D, W3A5D 

AEL65102–NST44 ............... O–540–L3C5D 

For information, the Lycoming Engines 

(formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 

360, and 540 series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’, 

reciprocating engines are installed on, but 

not limited to, the aircraft listed in the 

following Table 2: 

TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

O–320–A1A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Apache (PA–23), Pawnee (PA–25). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

Mooney Aircraft: Mark (20A). 

Dinfia: Ranquel (1A–46). 

Simmering-Graz Pauker: Flamingo (SGP–M–222). 

Aviamilano: Scricciolo (P–19). 

Vos Helicopter Co.: Spring Bok. 

O–320–A1B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Apache (PA–23). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Horizon (Gardan). 


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TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO—Continued 

Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

O–320–A2A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Agriculture (PA–18A ‘‘150’’) Super Cub (PA–18 ‘‘150’’), 

Caribbean (PA–22 ‘‘150’’), Pawnee (PA–25). 

Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air Texas (A–5, A–5T). 

Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C–1). 

Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T–1, T–15, T–15D). 

Shinn Engineering: Shinn (2150–A). 

Dinfia: Ranquel ((1A)46). 

Neiva: (1PD–5802). 

Sud: Gardan-Horizon (GY–80). 

LaVerda: Falco (F8L Series II, America). 

Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10). 

Kingsford Smith: Autocrat (SCRM–153). 

Aero Commander: 100. 

O–320–A2B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘150’’), Super Cub (PA–18 ‘‘150’’). 

Champion Aircraft: Challenger (7GCA, 7GCB, 7KC), Citabria (7GCAA, 7GCRC), Agriculture (7GCBA). 

Beagle: Pup (150). 

Artic: Interstate S1B2. 

Robinson: R–22. 

Varga: Kachina 2150A. 

O–320–A2C .......................... Robinson: R–22. 

Cicare: Cicare AG. 

Bellanca Aircraft: Citabria 150 (7GCAA), Citabria 150S (7GCBC). 

O–320–A2D .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23). 

O–320–A3A .......................... Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

Corben-Fettes: Globe Special (Globe GC–1B). 

O–320–A3B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

Teal II: TSC (1A2). 

O–320–B1A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10). 

O–320–B1B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

O–320–B2A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘160’’, PA–22S ‘‘160’’). 

O–320–B2B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘160’’, PA–22S ‘‘160’’). 

Beagle: Airedale (D5–160). 

Fuji-Heavy Industries: Fuji (F–200). 

Uirapuru: Aerotec 122. 

O–320–B2C .......................... Robinson: R–22. 

O–320–B2D .......................... Maule: MX–7–160. 

O–320–B2E .......................... Lycon. 

O–320–B3A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

O–320–B3B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). 

Sud: Gardan (GY80–160). 

O–320–C1A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

Riley Aircraft: Rayjay (Apache). 

O–320–C1B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

O–320–C3A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

O–320–C3B .......................... Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

O–320–D1A .......................... Sud: Gardan (GY–80). 

Gyroflug: Speed Cancard. 

Grob: G115. 

O–320–D1F .......................... Slingsby: T67 Firefly. 

O–320–D2A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28S ‘‘160’’). 

Robin: Major (DR400–140B), Chevalier (DR–360), (R–3140). 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tampico TB9. 

Slingsby: T67C Firefly. 

Daetwyler: MD–3–160. 

Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel. 

Aviolight: P66D Delta. 

General Avia: Pinguino. 

O–320–D2B .......................... Beech Aircraft: Musketeer (M–23). 

Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘160’’). 

O–320–D2J .......................... Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk 172. 

O–320–D3G ......................... Piper Aircraft: Warrior II, Cadet (PA–28–161). 

O–320–E1A .......................... Grob: G115. 

O–320–E1C .......................... M.B.B. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm): Monsun (BO–209–B). 

O–320–E1F .......................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B). 

O–320–E2A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘140’’, PA–28 ‘‘150’’). 

Robin: Major (DR–340), Sitar, Bagheera (GY–100–135). 


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TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO—Continued 

Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Super Rallye (MS–886), Rallye Commodore (MS–892). 

Siai-Marchetti: (S–202). 

F.F.A.: Bravo (AS–202/15). 

Partenavia: Oscar (P66B), Bucker (131 APM). 

Aeromot: Paulistina P–56. 

Pezetel: Koliber 150. 

O–320–E2C .......................... Beech Aircraft: Musketeer III (M–23III). 

M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B). 

O–320–E2D .......................... Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal (172–I, 177). 

O–320–E2F .......................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B), Wassmer Pacific (WA–51). 

O–320–E2G ......................... American Aviation Corp.: Traveler. 

O–320–E3D .......................... Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (140). 

Beech Aircraft: Sport. 

IO–320–B2A ......................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–30). 

IO–320–B1C ......................... Hi. Shear: Wing. 

IO–320–B1D ......................... Ted Smith Aircraft: Aerostar. 

IO–320–C1A ......................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–30 Turbo). 

IO–320–D1A ......................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C). 

IO–320–D1B ......................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C). 

IO–320–E1A ......................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C). 

IO–320–E1B ......................... Bellanca Aircraft. 

IO–320–E2A ......................... Champion Aircraft: Citabria. 

IO–320–E2B ......................... Bellanca Aircraft. 

IO–320–F1A ......................... CAAR Engineering: Carr Midget. 

LIO–320–B1A ....................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–39). 

LIO–320–C1A ....................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–39). 

AIO–320–B1B ...................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C). 

AEIO–320–D1B .................... Slingsby: T67M Firefly. 

AEIO–320–D2B .................... Hundustan Aeronautics Ltd.: HT–2. 

AEIO–320–E1A .................... Bellanca Aircraft. 

Champion Aircraft. 

AEIO–320–E1B .................... Bellanca Aircraft. 

Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB–CS). 

AEIO–320–E2B .................... Bellanca Aircraft. 

Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB). 

O–320–A1A. ......................... Riley Aircraft: Riley Twin. 

O–360–A1A. ......................... Beech Aircraft: Travel Air (95, B–95). 

Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24). 

Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–6). 

Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C–2, LA–4, 4A or 4P). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170B, 172, 172A, 172B). 

Mooney Aircraft: Mark ‘‘20B’’ (M–20B). 

Earl Horton: Pawnee (Piper PA–25). 

Dinfia: Ranquel (1A–51). 

Neiva: (1PD–5901). 

Regente: (N–591). 

Wassmer: Super 4 (WA–50A), Sancy (WA–40), Baladou (WA–40), Pariou (WA–40). 

Sud: Gardan (GY–180). 

Bolkow: (207). 

Partenavia: Oscar (P–66). 

Siai-Marchetti: (S–205). 

Procaer: Picchio (F–15–A). 

S.A.A.B.: Safir (91–D). 

Malmo: Vipan (MF–10B). 

Aero Boero: AB–180. 

Beagle: Airedale (A–109). 

DeHavilland: Drover (DHA–3MK3). 

Kingsford-Smith: Bushmaster (J5–6). 

Aero Engine Service Ltd.: Victa (R–2). 

O–360–A1AD ....................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tabago TB–10. 

O–360–A1D .......................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24). 

Lake Aircraft: Colonial (LA–4, 4A or 4P). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Beech (Beech 95). 

Mooney Aircraft: Master ‘‘21’’ (M–20E), Mark ‘‘20B’’, ‘‘20D’’, (M20B, M20C), Mooney Statesman (M–20G). 

Dinfia: Querandi (1A–45). 

Wassmer: (WA–50). 

Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10). 

Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk. 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘160’’). 

O–360–A1F6 ........................ Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal. 

O–360–A1F6D ..................... Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal 177. 

Teal III: TSC (1A3). 


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Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

O–360–A1G6 ....................... Aero Commander. 

O–360–A1G6D ..................... Beech Aircraft: Duchess 76. 

O–360–A1H6 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA–44). 

O–360–A1LD ........................ Wassmer: Europa WA–52. 

O–360–A1P .......................... Aviat: Husky. 

O–360–A2A .......................... Center Est Aeronautique: Regente (DR–253). 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye Commodore (MS–893). 

Societe Aeronautique Normande: Mousquetaire (D–140). 

Bolkow: Klemm (K1–107C). 

Partenavia: Oscar (P–66). 

Beagle: Husky (D5–180) (J1–U). 

O–360–A2D .......................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24), Cherokee ‘‘C’’ (PA–28 ‘‘180’’). 

Mooney Aircraft: Master ‘‘21’’ (M–20D), Mark ‘‘21’’ (M–20E). 

O–360–A2E .......................... Std. Helicopter. 

O–360–A2F .......................... Aero Commander: Lark (100). 

Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal. 

O–360–A2G ......................... Beech Aircraft: Sport. 

O–360–A3A .......................... C.A.A.R.P.S.A.N.: (M–23III). 

Societe Aeronautique Normande: Jodel (D–140C). 

Robin: Regent (DR400/180), Remorqueur (DR400/180R). R–3170. 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 180GT, Sportavia Sportsman (RS–180). 

Norman Aeroplace Co.: NAC–1 Freelance. 

Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel. 

O–360–A3AD ....................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB–10. 

Robin: Aiglon (R–1180T). 

O–360–A4A .......................... Piper Aircraft: Cherokee ‘‘D’’ (PA–28 ‘‘180’’). 

O–360–A4D .......................... Varga: Kachina. 

O–360–A4G ......................... Beech Aircraft: Musketeer Custom III. 

O–360–A4K .......................... Grumman American: Tiger. 

Beech Aircraft: Sundowner 180. 

O–360–A4M ......................... Piper Aircraft: Archer II (PA–28 ‘‘18’’). 

Valmet: PIK–23. 

O–360–A4N .......................... Cessna Aircraft: 172 (Optional). 

O–360–A4P .......................... Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion. 

O–360–A5AD ....................... C. Itoh and Co.: Fuji FA–200. 

O–360–B2C .......................... Seabird Aviation: SB7L. 

O–360–C1A .......................... Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–6). 

O–360–C1E .......................... Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC–CS). 

O–360–C1F .......................... Maule: Star Rocket MX–7–180. 

O–360–C1G ......................... Christen: Husky (A–1). 

O–360–C2B .......................... Hughes Tool Co.:HIO-360-B1A (269A). 

O–360–C2D ......................... Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). 

O–360–C2E .......................... Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO–2HU) Military. 

Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC FP). 

O–360–C4F .......................... Maule: MX–7–180A. 

O–360–C4P .......................... Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion. 

O–360–F1A6 ........................ Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG. 

O–360–J2A .......................... Robinson: R22. 

IO–360–B1A ......................... Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B–95A). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘200’’). 

IO–360–B1B ......................... Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B–95B). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘200’’). 

Fuji: (FA–200). 

IO–360–B1D ......................... United Consultants: See-Bee. 

IO–360–B1E ......................... Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA–28 ‘‘180R’’). 

IO–360–B1F ......................... Utva: 75. 

IO–360–B2E ......................... C.A.A.R.P.C.A.P. (10). 

IO–360–B1F6 ....................... Great Lakes: Trainer. 

IO–360–B1G6 ...................... American Blimp: Spector 42. 

IO–360–B2F6 ....................... Great Lakes: Trainer. 

LO–360–A1G6D ................... Beech Aircraft: Duchess. 

LO–360–A1H6 ...................... Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA–44). 

IO–360–E1A ......................... T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar. 

IO–360–L2A ......................... Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C–172. 

IO–360–M1A ........................ Diamond Aircraft: DA–40. 

IO–360–M1B ........................ Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8. 

Lancair: 360. 

AEIO–360–B1F .................... F.F.A.: Bravo (200). 

Grob: G115/Sport-Acro. 

AEIO–360–B1G6 .................. Great Lakes. 

AEIO–360–B2F .................... Mundry: CAP–10. 

AEIO–360–B4A .................... Pitts: S–1S. 


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Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

AEIO–360–H1A .................... Bellanca Aircraft: Super Decathalon (8KCAB–180). 

AEIO–360–H1B .................... American Champion: Super Decathalon. 

VO–360–A1A ....................... Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2). 

VO–360–A1B ....................... Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2, B2–A). Military (YHO–3BR). 

VO–360–B1A ....................... Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2, B2–A). 

IVO–360–A1A ...................... Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2–B). 

HO–360–B1A ....................... Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). 

HO–360–B1B ....................... Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). 

HO–360–C1A ....................... Schweizer: (300C). 

HIO–360–B1A ...................... Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269–A–1) (TH–55A). 

HIO–360–B1B ...................... Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). 

HIO–360–G1A ...................... Schweizer: (CB). 

O–540–A1A .......................... Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF–1). 

O–540–A1A5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘180’’). 

Helio: Military (H–250). 

Yoeman Aviation: (YA–1). 

O–540–A1B5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’). 

O–540–A1C5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’). 

O–540–A1D .......................... Found Bros.: (FBA–2C). 

Dornier: (DO–28–B1). 

O–540–A1D5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’), Military Aztec (U–11A). 

Dornier: (DO–28). 

O–540–A2B .......................... Aero Commander: (500). 

Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin Courier (H–500) (U–5). 

O–540–A3D5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’). 

O–540–B1A5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘235’’). 

O–540–B1B5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’). 

Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–24 ‘‘250’’). 

O–540–B1D5 ........................ Wassmer: (WA–421). 

O–540–B2B5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘235’’), Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘235’’), Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘235’’). 

Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–9). 

Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T–1). 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA. 

O–540–B2C5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘235’’). 

O–540–B4B5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘235’’). 

Embraer: Corioca (EMB–710). 

S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT, Rallye 235C. 

Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235). 

O–540–E4A5 ........................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘260’’). 

Aviamilano: Flamingo (F–250). 

Siai-Marchetti: (SF–260) (SF–208). 

O–540–E4B5 ........................ Britten-Norman: (BN–2). 

Piper Aircraft: Cherokee Six (PA–32 ‘‘260’’). 

O–540–E4C5 ........................ Pilatus Britten-Norman: Islander (BN–2A–26), Islander (BN–2A–27), Islander II (BN–2B–26), Islander (BN–2A– 

21), Trislander (BN–2A–Mark III–2). 

O–540–F1B5 ........................ Omega Aircraft: (BS–12D1). 

Robinson: (R–44). 

O–540–G1A5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘260’’). 

O–540–H1B5D ..................... Aero Boero: 260. 

O–540–H2A5 ........................ Embraer: Impanema ‘‘AG’’. 

Gippsland: GA–200. 

O–540–H2B5D ..................... Aero Boero: 260. 

O–540–J1A5D ...................... Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235). 

O–540–J3A5 ........................ Robin: R–3000/235. 

O–540–J3A5D ...................... Piper Aircraft: Dakota (PA–28–236). 

O–540–J3C5D ...................... Cessna Aircraft: Skylane RG. 

O–540–L3C5D ..................... Cessna Aircraft: TR–182, Turbo Skylane RG. 

IO–540–C1B5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec B (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’). 

IO–540–C1C5 ...................... Riley Aircraft: Turbo-Rocket. 

IO–540–C4B5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec C (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Aztec F. 

Wassmer: (WA4–21). 

Avions Pierre Robin: (HR100/250). 

Bellanca Aircraft: Aries T–250. 

Aerofab: Renegade 250. 

IO–540–C4D5 ...................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB–20. 

IO–540–C4D5D .................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TB–20. 

IO–540–D4A5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘260’’). 

Siai-Marchetti: (SF–260). 

IO–540–D4B5 ....................... Cerva: (CE–43 Guepard). 

IO–540–J4A5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’). 

IO–540–R1A5 ....................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24). 

IO–540–T4A5D .................... General Aviation: Model 114. 


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Engine models: Installed on, but not limited to: 

IO–540–T4B5 ....................... Commander: 114B. 

IO–540–T4B5D .................... Rockwell: 114. 

IO–540–T4C5D .................... Lake Aircraft: Seawolf. 

IO–540–V4A5 ....................... Maule: MT–7–260, M–7–260. 

Aircraft Manufacturing Factory. 

IO–540–V4A5D .................... Brooklands: Scoutmaster. 

IO–540–W1A5 ...................... Maule: MX–7–235, MT–7–235, M7–235. 

IO–540–W1A5D ................... Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235). 

IO–540–W3A5D ................... Schweizer: Power Glider. 

AEIO–540–D4A5 .................. Christen: Pitts (S–2S) (S–2B). 

Siai-Marchetti: SF–260. 

H.A.L.: HPT–32. 

Slingsby: Firefly T3A. 

AEIO–540–D4B5 .................. Moravan: Zlin–50L. 

H.A.L.: HPT–32. 

AEIO–540–D4D5 .................. Burkhart Grob: Grob G, 115T Aero. 

TIO–540–C1A ...................... Piper Aircraft: Turbo Aztec (PA–23–250). 

TIO–540–K1AD .................... Piper Aircraft. 

TIO–540–AA1AD .................. Aerofab Inc.: Turbo Renegade (270). 

TIO–540–AB1AD .................. S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TC TB–21. 

TIO–540–AB1BD .................. Schweizer. 

TIO–540–AF1A .................... Mooney Aircraft: ‘‘TLS’’ M20M. 

TIO–540–AG1A .................... Commander Aircraft: 114TC. 

TIO–540–AK1A .................... Cessna Aircraft: Turbo Skylane T182T. 

LTIO–540–K1A ..................... Piper Aircraft. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from reports of 45 

failures with head separations of ECi cylinder 

assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent 

loss of engine power due to cracks at the 

head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder 

assemblies and possible engine failure 

caused by separation of a cylinder head, 

which could result in loss of control of the 

aircraft. 

Compliance 

(e) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Engines Not Overhauled or Cylinder 

Assemblies Not Replaced Since New 

(f) If your engine has not been overhauled 

or had any cylinder assemblies replaced 

since new, no further action is required. 

Engines Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies 

Replaced Since New 

(g) If your engine was overhauled or had 

a cylinder assembly replaced since new, do 

the following: 

(1) Before further flight, inspect the 

maintenance records and engine logbook to 

determine if the overhaul or repair facility 

used ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N 

AEL65102, with cylinder head, PN 

AEL85099, with a SN 1138–02 through SN 

35171–22, or a SN 35239–01 through SN 

37016–28, installed. 

(2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi, 

P/N AEL65102, no further action is required. 

(3) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N 

AEL65102, and if the serial number is not 

listed in this AD, no further action is 

required. 

(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N 

AEL65102, and if the serial number is listed 

in this AD, do the following: 

Group ‘‘A’’ Cylinder Assemblies 

(i) For Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies: 

(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as 

specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this 

AD, and an initial compression test as 

specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this 

AD, within the next 10 operating hours timein-service (TIS), if the cylinder assembly has 

350 or more operating hours TIS on the 

effective date of this AD, but fewer than 

2,000 operating hours TIS. 

(B) Perform an initial visual inspection as 

specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this 

AD, and an initial compression test as 

specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this 

AD, before exceeding 350 operating hours 

TIS, if the cylinder assembly has fewer than 

350 operating hours TIS on the effective date 

of this AD. 

(C) Replace cylinder assemblies installed 

in helicopter engines within the next 25 

operating hours TIS after the effective date of 

this AD if the cylinder assembly has 1,500 

operating hours TIS or more on the effective 

date of this AD. 

(D) Replace cylinder assemblies installed 

in airplane engines within the next 25 

operating hours TIS after the effective date of 

this AD if the cylinder assembly has 2,000 

operating hours TIS or more on the effective 

date of this AD. 

(E) Perform repetitive visual inspections as 

specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this 

AD, and repetitive compression tests as 

specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this 

AD, within every 50 operating hours TIS. 

(F) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in 

helicopter engines that pass the visual 

inspections and compression tests, no later 

than 1,500 operating hours TIS after the 

effective date of this AD. 

(G) Replace cylinder assemblies installed 

in airplane engines that pass the visual 

inspections and compression tests, no later 

than 2,000 operating hours TIS after the 

effective date of this AD. 

Group ‘‘B’’ Cylinder Assemblies 

(ii) For Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder assemblies: 

(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as 

specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this 

AD, and initial compression test as specified 

in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, 

within an additional 10 operating hours TIS. 

(B) Replace the cylinder assembly within 

the next 25 operating hours TIS after the 

effective date of this AD if the cylinder 

assembly has 350 or more operating hours 

TIS on the effective date of this AD. 

(C) Replace cylinder assemblies that pass 

the initial visual inspections and 

compression tests, before exceeding 350 

operating hours TIS after the effective date of 

this AD. 

Visual Inspection 

(h) Visually inspect around the exhaust 

valve side, for cracks or any signs of black 

or white residue of combustion leakage from 

cracks. 

(i) Replace cracked cylinder assemblies 

before further flight. 

(j) Information on cylinder assembly visual 

inspection can be found in ECi Mandatory 

Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08–1, Revision 3, 

dated August 19, 2008. 

Cylinder Assembly Compression Test 

(k) Compression test the cylinder assembly. 

(l) Information on cylinder assembly 

compression testing can be found in ECi MSB 

No. 08–1, Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008. 

(m) During the compression test, if the 

cylinder pressure gauge reads below 70 

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soap solution to the side of the leaking 

cylinder, near the head-to-barrel interface. 

(n) Replace the cylinder assembly before 

further flight, if air leakage and bubbles are 

observed on the side of the cylinder 

assembly, near the head-to-barrel interface. 

(o) Repair or replace the engine cylinder 

assembly before further flight if the cause of 

the low gauge reading in paragraph (m) of 

this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust 

valves, or from leaking piston rings. 

Prohibition of ECi Cylinder Assemblies 

Affected by This AD 

(p) After the effective date of this AD, do 

not install any ECi cylinder assembly, P/N 

AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N 

AEL85099, and with SN 1138–02 through SN 

35171–22, or SN 35239–01 through SN 

37016–28, onto any engine, and do not 

attempt to repair or reuse these ECi cylinder 

assemblies. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(q) The Manager, Special Certification 

Office, has the authority to approve 

alternative methods of compliance for this 

AD if requested using the procedures found 

in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Special Flight Permits 

(r) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we will not 

approve special flight permits for this AD for 

engines that have failed the visual inspection 

or the cylinder assembly compression test 

required by this AD. 

Related Information 

(s) ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 08– 

1, Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008, 

pertains to the subject of this AD. 

(t) Contact Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace 

Engineer, Special Certification Office, FAA, 

Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham Blvd., 

Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail: 

peter.w.hakala@faa.gov; telephone (817) 

222–5145; fax (817) 222–5785, for more 

information about this AD. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

September 5, 2008. 

Peter A. White, 

Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–21125 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–0366; Airspace 

Docket No. 08–ANM–5] 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Weiser, ID 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action will establish 

Class E airspace at Weiser Municipal 

Airport, Weiser, ID. Controlled airspace 

is necessary to accommodate aircraft 

using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Global Positioning System (GPS) 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedure (SIAP) at Weiser Municipal 

Airport, Weiser, ID. This will improve 

the safety of Instrument Flight Rules 

(IFR) aircraft executing the new RNAV 

GPS SIAP at Weiser Municipal Airport, 

Weiser, ID. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, 

November 20, 2008. The Director of the 

Federal Register approves this 

incorporation by reference action under 

1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual 

revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 

publication of conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Western Service Area, 1601 Lind 

Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; 

telephone (425) 203–4537. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On June 16, 2008, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking to establish 

controlled airspace at Weiser, ID (73 FR 

33940). Interested parties were invited 

to participate in this rulemaking effort 

by submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 

Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, 

and effective September 15, 2007, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

part 71.1. The Class E airspace 

designations listed in this document 

will be published subsequently in that 

Order. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 

establishing Class E airspace at Weiser, 

ID. Additional controlled airspace is 

necessary to accommodate IFR aircraft 

executing a new RNAV (GPS) approach 

procedure at Weiser Municipal Airport, 

Weiser, ID. 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. Since this is a 

routine matter that will only affect air 

traffic procedures and air navigation, it 

is certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 

Section 106 discusses the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the agency’s 

authority. This rulemaking is 

promulgated under the authority 

described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 

Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 

section, the FAA is charged with 

prescribing regulations to assign the use 

of airspace necessary to ensure the 

safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 

airspace. This regulation is within the 

scope of that authority as it establishes 

controlled airspace at Weiser Municipal 

Airport, Weiser, ID. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 

B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 

REPORTING POINTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 

part 71 continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 

40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 

1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

signed August 15, 2007, and effective 

September 15, 2007 is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6005. Class E airspace areas 

extending upward from 700 feet or more 

above the surface of the earth. 

* * * * * 

ANM ID, E5 Weiser, ID [New] 

Weiser Municipal Airport, ID 

(Lat. 44°12′17′′ N., Long. 116°57′38′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius 

of Weiser Municipal Airport. 

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