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2 repeat inspection interval.

             Note 1:  Enquiries regarding this Directive should be referred to AD Focal Point-Certification Directorate, EASA, at ADs@easa.europa.eu

             Note 2:  Enquiries regarding the technical content of this Directive should be referred to ENAC, Direzione Prodotti Aeronautici, at ad@enac.rupa.it

             Note 3:  EASA AD 2008-0015 refers.
Compliance:     1. Before further flight after 15 November 2004.

                1.a. Before further flight after 1 February 2008.

                1.b. Before accumulating 100 flight hours.

                2. At intervals not to exceed 100 flight hours; or at intervals specified for aircraft that have had a repair accomplished, as stated in the Requirement section of this Directive.

                3. Before further flight.

             The compliance time for the initial Requirement 1 inspection remains unchanged by this issue of the Directive.
             This Amendment becomes effective on 1 February 2008.
Background:  Several reports were received by ENAC of cracks in the engine mount to firewall attachment.  Such cracking could result in detachment of the engine mounts from the firewall structure.  The cause of the cracking is unknown and further action may be required.

             Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new EASA AD, which retains the initial inspection requirement, adds repetitive inspections, and clarifies the conditions under which aircraft that have been repaired can be returned to service.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

25 January 2008