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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 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

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. 

You can find our regulatory 

evaluation and the estimated costs of 

compliance in the AD Docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–25001; 

Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–079–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by August 

10, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 

737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and 

–900ER series airplanes, certificated in any 

category. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 78: Engine exhaust. 

Unsafe Condition 

(e) This AD results from a report that the 

top 3 inches of the aero/fire seals of the 

blocker doors on the thrust reverser torque 

boxes are not fireproof. The Federal Aviation 

Administration is issuing this AD to prevent 

a fire in the fan compartment (a fire zone) 

from migrating through the seal to a 

flammable fluid in the thrust reverser 

actuator compartment (a flammable fluid 

leakage zone), which could result in an 

uncontrolled fire. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Inspection To Determine Part Number (P/N) 

(g) Within 60 months or 8,200 flight cycles 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first: Perform a one-time detailed 

inspection to determine the color of the aero/ 

fire seals of the blocker doors on the thrust 

reverser torque boxes on the engines. For any 

aero/fire seal having a completely grey color 

(which is the color of seals with P/N 

315A2245–1 or 315A2245–2), with no red at 

the upper end of the seal, do the actions 

specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. For any 

aero/fire seal having a red color at the upper 

end of the seal (which indicates a different 

part number), no further action is required by 

this AD. A review of airplane maintenance 

records is acceptable in lieu of this 

inspection if the part number of the correct 

aero/fire seals (P/N 315A2245–7 or –8) can be 

conclusively determined to be installed from 

that review. 

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a 

detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive 

examination of a specific item, installation, 

or assembly to detect damage, failure, or 

irregularity. Available lighting is normally 

supplemented with a direct source of good 

lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. 

Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying 

lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface 

cleaning and elaborate procedures may be 

required.’’ 

Replace the Aero/Fire Seals 

(h) For any aero/fire seal identified during 

the inspection/records check in paragraph (g) 

of this AD to have a non-fireproof seal: Prior 

to further flight after doing the actions 

specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, replace 

the aero/fire seals of the blocker doors on the 

thrust reverser torque boxes on the engines 

with new, improved aero/fire seals in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Special Attention 

Service Bulletin 737–78–1074, Revision 1, 

dated September 15, 2005. 

Credit for Actions Done Using Previous 

Service Information 

(i) Replacements done before the effective 

date of this AD in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–78– 

1074, dated April 7, 2005, are acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of 

paragraph (h) of this AD. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Send information to ATTN: Samuel Spitzer, 

Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, 

ANM–140S, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 

917–6510; fax (425) 917–6590. Or, e-mail 

information to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. 

(2) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on 

any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 

notify your principal maintenance inspector 

(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), 

as appropriate, or lacking a principal 

inspector, your local Flight Standards District 

Office. The AMOC approval letter must 

specifically reference this AD. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 6, 

2009. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2009–0611; Directorate 

Identifier 2008–NM–165–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; 

Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. 

(CASA), Model C–212–CB, C–212–CC, 

C–212–CD, and C–212–CE Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This proposed 

AD results from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

originated by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 


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Honeywell International, the manufacturer 

of the SPZ200 autopilot system installed on 

the EADS–CASA C–212 series aircraft, has 

identified a series of servo-motors * * * 

designed for use in the SPZ200 autopilot 

system, whose failure can lead to a potential 

unsafe flight condition. * * * 

* * * * * 

The unsafe condition is failure of the 

servo-motors, which could result in roll 

oscillations or possible hard-over 

failures when the autopilot is engaged. 

The proposed AD would require actions 

that are intended to address the unsafe 

condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by August 17, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact EADS–CASA, 

Military Transport Aircraft Division 

(MTAD), Integrated Customer Services 

(ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 

Arago ́n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; 

telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 

585 55 05; e-mail 

MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; 

Internet http://www.eads.net. You may 

review copies of the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221 

or 425–227–1152. 

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 proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 

Engineer, International Branch, ANM– 

116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2009–0611; Directorate Identifier 

2008–NM–165–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Community, has issued EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2008–0144, 

dated August 1, 2008 (referred to after 

this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The MCAI states: 

Honeywell International, the manufacturer 

of the SPZ200 autopilot system installed on 

the EADS–CASA C–212 series aircraft, has 

identified a series of servo-motors, P/N [part 

number] 4006719–904 and P/N 4006719–913, 

designed for use in the SPZ200 autopilot 

system, whose failure can lead to a potential 

unsafe flight condition. To address and 

correct this situation, Honeywell 

International has published Alert Service 

Bulletin (ASB) 4006719–22–A0016 (Revised) 

dated 1 November 2004, that identifies the 

affected servo-motors by serial number, 

recommending the removal of these units 

from the aircraft and including modification 

instructions to be accomplished prior to 

reinstallation. 

EADS–CASA has determined that the flight 

safety of the C–212 aircraft is at risk. 

Consequently, Boletin de Servicio (Service 

Bulletin) SB–212–22–16 has been published 

to advise C–212 operators of this condition 

and to recommend that the affected servomotors are modified or replaced with 

modified units. 

For the reasons described above, this EASA 

AD requires the identification of the affected 

servo-motors and modification or 

replacement with modified units. 

The unsafe condition is failure of the 

servo-motors, which could result in roll 

oscillations or possible hard-over 

failures when the autopilot is engaged. 

You may obtain further information by 

examining the MCAI in the AD docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

CASA has issued Service Bulletin SB– 

212–22–16, dated March 13, 2006. The 

actions described in this service 

information are intended to correct the 

unsafe condition identified in the 

MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a Note within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

affect about 26 products of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 5 work-hours per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on 

these figures, we estimate the cost of the 

proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 

$10,400, or $400 per product. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 


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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 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

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 regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA): 

Docket No. FAA–2009–0611; Directorate 

Identifier 2008–NM–165–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by August 

17, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to CASA Model C– 

212–CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD and C–212– 

CE airplanes, all serial numbers; certificated 

in any category; on which autopilot servodrive actuators (servo-motors) having part 

number (P/N) 4006719–904 or 4006719–913 

are installed. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 22: Auto flight. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

Honeywell International, the manufacturer 

of the SPZ200 autopilot system installed on 

the EADS–CASA C–212 series aircraft, has 

identified a series of servo-motors, P/N [part 

number] 4006719–904 and P/N 4006719–913, 

designed for use in the SPZ200 autopilot 

system, whose failure can lead to a potential 

unsafe flight condition. To address and 

correct this situation, Honeywell 

International has published Alert Service 

Bulletin (ASB) 4006719–22–A0016 (Revised) 

dated 1 November 2004, that identifies the 

affected servo-motors by serial number, 

recommending the removal of these units 

from the aircraft and including modification 

instructions to be accomplished prior to 

reinstallation. 

EADS–CASA has determined that the flight 

safety of the C–212 aircraft is at risk. 

Consequently, Boletin de Servicio (Service 

Bulletin) SB–212–22–16 has been published 

to advise C–212 operators of this condition 

and to recommend that the affected servomotors are modified or replaced with 

modified units. 

For the reasons described above, this EASA 

AD requires the identification of the affected 

servo-motors and modification or 

replacement with modified units. 

The unsafe condition is failure of the servomotors, which could result in roll 

oscillations or possible hard-over failures 

when the autopilot is engaged. 

Actions and Compliance 

(f) Unless already done, do the following 

actions. 

(1) Within 2 months after the effective date 

of this AD: Identify affected servo-motors 

having P/N 4006719–904 and P/N 4006719– 

913 and modify each unit or replace with a 

modified unit, in accordance with the 

instructions of CASA Service Bulletin SB– 

212–22–16, dated March 13, 2006. 

(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install, on any airplane, a servomotor having P/N 4006719–904 or 4006719– 

913, and any affected serial number 

identified in Honeywell Alert Service 

Bulletin 4006719–22–A0016, dated 

November 1, 2004 (referenced in CASA 

Service Bulletin SB–212–22–16, dated March 

13, 2006, as the source of service information 

for accomplishing the modification), unless it 

has been modified in accordance with 

paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. 

Note 1: The 8 digit serial number specified 

in Honeywell Service Bulletin 4006719–22– 

A0016, dated November 1, 2004, is a 

combination date code and serial number. 

The format is as follows: YYMMXXXX—YY 

is the year; MM is the month, and XXXX is 

a sequential manufacturing serial number 

(e.g., a unit with number 0111XXXX was 

manufactured in November 2001). 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(g) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Send information to ATTN: Shahram 

Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 

3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 

227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC 

on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 

notify your principal maintenance inspector 

(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), 

as appropriate, or lacking a principal 

inspector, your local Flight Standards District 

Office. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to ensure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(3) Reporting Requirements: For any 

reporting requirement in this AD, under the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 

the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 

has approved the information collection 

requirements and has assigned OMB Control 

Number 2120–0056. 

Related Information 

(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation 

Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008– 

0144, dated August 1, 2008, and CASA 

Service Bulletin SB–212–22–16, dated March 

13, 2006, for related information. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, 

2009. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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