Document ID: FAA-2011-0058-0004
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 Airplanes
Posted Date: 2011-03-22T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15818-15820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6371]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0058; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-071-AD; 
Amendment 39-16640; AD 2011-07-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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:

    In early 2005, several reports had been received regarding 
discovery of cracks in rudder pulley brackets installed on Reims 
F406 aeroplanes. This pulley bracket, Part Number (P/N) 6015511-1, 
is installed on aeroplanes with the optional ``Camera Hole'' 
modification.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
the loss of rudder control on the airplane.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 26, 2011.
    On April 26, 2011, the Director of the Federal Register approved 
the incorporation by reference of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service 
Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010, listed in this AD.
    As of February 13, 2007 (72 FR 3047, January 24, 2007), the 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, 
REV 1, dated October 27, 2006, listed in this AD.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Reims 
Aviation Industries, A[eacute]rodrome de Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay, 
France; telephone + 33 3 26 48 46 65; fax + 33 3 26 49 18 57; e-mail 
Jn.sirot@reims-aviation.fr. You may review copies of the referenced 
service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, ACE-112, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2011 (76 
FR 3854), and proposed to supersede AD 2007-02-12, Amendment 39-14899 
(72 FR 3047, January 24, 2007). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that:

    In early 2005, several reports had been received regarding 
discovery of cracks in rudder pulley brackets installed on Reims 
F406 aeroplanes. This pulley bracket, Part Number (P/N) 6015511-1, 
is installed on aeroplanes with the optional ``Camera Hole'' 
modification.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
the loss of rudder control on the airplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, DGAC France issued Emergency 
(Urgent) AD UF-2005-080, followed by the final AD F-2005-080, 
requiring repetitive inspections of the P/N 6015511-1 rudder pulley 
bracket and replacement of the bracket with a modified bracket, P/N 
4061-2701-1, as terminating action.
    Recently, Reims discovered that aeroplane s/n F406-0091 had 
inadvertently not been included in the SB and this has been revised 
to correct the omission.
    For the reasons described above, this AD retains the 
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2005-080, which is superseded, and 
adds aeroplane s/n F406-0091 to the Applicability of the AD, by 
referencing Revision 2 of the Reims Aviation Industries SB F406-58.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

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 required 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 7 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 11 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $750 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. 
operators to be $11,795 or $1,685 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, 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

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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 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 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES 
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14899 (72 FR 
3047, January 24, 2007) and adding the following new AD:

2011-07-03 Reims Aviation S.A.: Amendment 39-16640; Docket No. FAA-
2011-0058; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-071-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 
26, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-02-12, Amendment 39-14899.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 airplanes, 
serial numbers (SNs) 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0012, 
0013, 0017, 0024, 0025, 0039, 0042, 0044, 0045, 0066, 0070, 0073, 
0074, 0075, 0077, 0080 through 0092, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    In early 2005, several reports had been received regarding 
discovery of cracks in rudder pulley brackets installed on Reims 
F406 aeroplanes. This pulley bracket, Part Number (P/N) 6015511-1, 
is installed on aeroplanes with the optional ``Camera Hole'' 
modification.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
the loss of rudder control on the airplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, DGAC France issued Emergency 
(Urgent) AD UF-2005-080, followed by the final AD F-2005-080, 
requiring repetitive inspections of the P/N 6015511-1 rudder pulley 
bracket and replacement of the bracket with a modified bracket, P/N 
4061-2701-1, as terminating action.
    Recently, Reims discovered that aeroplane s/n F406-0091 had 
inadvertently not been included in the SB and this has been revised 
to correct the omission.
    For the reasons described above, this AD retains the 
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2005-080, which is superseded, and 
adds aeroplane s/n F406- 0091 to the Applicability of the AD, by 
referencing Revision 2 of the Reims Aviation Industries SB F406-58.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For all affected SNs except F406-0091:
    (i) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 
February 13, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-02-12), 
perform the initial inspection as specified in REIMS AVIATION 
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated October 27, 
2006; or REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 
2, dated July 27, 2010.
    (ii) If no cracking is found following the initial inspection 
required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter 
inspect every 50 hours TIS or 1 month, whichever occurs first, until 
the installation of the modified pulley bracket specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1)(iii) or (f)(1)(iv) of this AD is done.
    (iii) If any cracking is found during the inspections required 
in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further 
flight, install the modified pulley bracket as specified in REIMS 
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated 
October 27, 2006; or REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. 
F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010. This installation terminates 
the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this 
AD.
    (iv) Within the next 100 hours TIS or 2 months after February 
13, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-02-12), whichever 
occurs first, install the modified pulley bracket as specified in 
REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated 
October 27, 2006; or REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. 
F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010. This installation terminates 
the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this 
AD.
    (v) The modified pulley bracket specified in REIMS AVIATION 
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated October 27, 
2006; or REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 
2, dated July 27, 2010, may be installed at any time after the 
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, as long as no 
cracking is found, but no later than the compliance time specified 
in paragraph (f)(1)(iv) of this AD. If cracking is found, it must be 
replaced before further flight as required in paragraph (f)(1)(iii) 
of this AD.
    (2) For serial number F406-0091:
    (i) Within the next 10 hours TIS after April 26, 2011 (the 
effective of this AD), perform the initial inspection as specified 
in REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, 
dated July 27, 2010.
    (ii) If no cracking is found following the initial inspection 
required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter 
inspect every 50 hours TIS or 1 month, whichever occurs first, until 
the installation of the modified pulley bracket specified in 
paragraphs (f)(2)(iii) or (f)(2)(iv) of this AD is done.
    (iii) If any cracking is found during the inspections required 
in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, before further 
flight, install the modified pulley bracket as specified in REIMS 
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 
27, 2010. This installation terminates the repetitive inspections 
required in paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (iv) Within the next 100 hours TIS or 2 months after April 26, 
2011 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, 
install the modified pulley bracket as specified in REIMS AVIATION 
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010. 
This installation terminates the

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repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (v) The modified pulley bracket specified in REIMS AVIATION 
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010, 
may be installed at any time after the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD as long as no cracking is found, but 
no later than the compliance time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(iv) 
of this AD. If cracking is found, it must be replaced before further 
flight as required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: 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, 
Standards 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: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using 
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify 
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight 
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (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 assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 
2010-0230, dated November 5, 2010; REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service 
Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated October 27, 2006; and REIMS 
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 
27, 2010, for related information. For service information related 
to this AD, contact Reims Aviation Industries, A[eacute]rodrome de 
Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay, France; telephone + 33 3 26 48 46 65; 
fax + 33 3 26 49 18 57; e-mail Jn.sirot@reims-aviation.fr. You may 
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 816-329-4148.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (h) You must use REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. 
F406-58, REV 1, dated October 27, 2006; and REIMS AVIATION 
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010, 
to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies 
otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service 
Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 2, dated July 27, 2010, under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) On February 13, 2007 (72 FR 3047, January 24, 2007), the 
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service 
Bulletin No. F406-58, REV 1, dated October 27, 2006.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Reims 
Aviation Industries, A[eacute]rodrome de Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay, 
France; telephone + 33 3 26 48 46 65; fax + 33 3 26 49 18 57; e-mail 
Jn.sirot@reims-aviation.fr.
    (4) You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 14, 2011.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-6371 Filed 3-21-11; 8:45 am]
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