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Cessna, Daily Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of the Federal Government
14 CFR Part 7114 CFR Part 3944 CFR Part 6726 CFR Part 140 CFR Part 5250 CFR Part 1739 CFR Part 30206 CFR Part 514 CFR Part 9740 CFR Part 180	Federal Register: November 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 212)
DOCID: fr02no07-14
FR Doc E7-21571
Docket ID: [Docket No. FAA-2007-29317; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-079-AD]
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 Series Airplanes DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3, 2007.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 and 182 series airplanes that are equipped with the BRS172 and BRS182 Parachute System. This proposed AD would require the replacement of the pickup collar support and nylon screws for the BRS172 and BRS182 Parachute System. This proposed AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS) that the pickup collar assembly may prematurely move off the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory during deployment. We are proposing this AD to prevent premature separation of the collar. This condition could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy.
SUMMARY: Cessna, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
200729317; Directorate Identifier 2007CE079AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of 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 concerning this proposed AD.
We have been notified by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. of a concern similar to that which prompted AD 20071403, dated August 16, 2007, on the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS), where the parachute failed to successfully deploy. Testing indicates that the force of the rocket ignition and rocket blast may prematurely break the nylon pick up collar/support screws. When functioning properly the screws should not break until impacted by a flange at the rocket base. A prematurely separated collar/support may bind on the rocket as it slides down toward the flange at the base of the rocket. This may alter the direction of the rocket. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy upon activation.
We have reviewed Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 0701, dated June 8, 2007; and SB 0702, dated June 8, 2007. The service information describes procedures for the replacement of the pickup collar support and screws.
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require the replacement of the pickup collar support and screws for the BRS172 and BRS182 Parachute System. The BRS172 and BRS182 Parachute System could also be installed on Cessna 150 series airplanes and Symphony Aircraft Industries Models OMF100160 and SA 160 airplanes. The corrective actions proposed in this NPRM are specific to the Cessna 172 and 182 series airplanes. We are evaluating these other BRS installations and, based on this evaluation, may consider additional rulemaking on this subject. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 54 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the proposed modification:
1 workhour x $80 per hour = $80.............. N/A............................. $80 $4,320 [[Page 62144]] Note: BRS will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Service Bulletins SB 0701 and SB 0702, both dated June 8, 2007.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information 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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 6475527) is located at the street address stated 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, 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 39AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA200729317; Directorate Identifier 2007CE079AD. Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by December 3, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability
(1) BRS172 Parachute System installed via Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01679CH, or
(2) BRS182 Parachute System installed via STC SA01999CH.
Cessna 172 models Cessna 182 models 172....................................... 182 172A...................................... 182A 172B...................................... 182B 172C...................................... 182C 172D...................................... 182D 172E...................................... 182E 172F (USAF T41A)......................... 182F 172G...................................... 182G 172H (USAF T41A)......................... 182H 172I...................................... 182J 172K...................................... 182K 172L...................................... 182L 172M...................................... 182M 172N...................................... 182N 172P...................................... 182P 172Q...................................... 182Q 172R...................................... 182R 172S...................................... 182S 182T R182 T182 TR182 T182T Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from notification by Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS) that the pickup collar assembly may prematurely move off the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory during deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature separation of the collar. This condition could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy. Compliance
Remove and replace the pickup Within the next 25 (i) For Cessna
collar support and two hours timein Model 172
retaining screws. service after the airplanes follow
effective date of BRS SB 0701,
this AD. dated June 8,
(ii) For Cessna
airplanes, follow
BRS SB 0702,
dated June 8,
2007. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago 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: Gregory Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 2947135; fax: (847) 2947834; email: gregory.michalik@faa.gov. 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. Related Information
(g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., 300 Airport Road, South Saint Paul, MN 550753551; telephone: (651) 4577491; fax: (651) 4578651. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA200729317; Directorate Identifier 2007CE079AD. [[Page 62145]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 26, 2007. Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E721571 Filed 11107; 8:45 am]
Gregory Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018; telephone: (847) 2947135; fax: (847) 2947834; email: gregory.michalik@faa.gov.