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responsibilities among the various performed within the compliance times DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
levels of government. specified, unless the actions have already
For the reasons discussed above, I been done. Federal Aviation Administration
certify that this AD: Overhaul of Landing Gear
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Within 18 months after the effective
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; date of this AD, overhaul auxiliary
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under [Docket No. FAA–2005–20438; Directorate
components installed on the MLG and NLG, Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD; Amendment 39–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Accomplishment 14147; AD 2005–13–10]
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
(3) Will not have a significant Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–081, dated RIN 2120–AA64
economic impact, positive or negative, August 6, 2002, except as provided by
on a substantial number of small entities paragraph (g) of this AD; and thereafter as Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
under the criteria of the Regulatory specified in the ‘‘Overhaul Period’’ column of Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S,
Flexibility Act. Table 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the service bulletin. Airplanes
of the estimated costs to comply with Note 1: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for Service Bulletin J41–32–081 refers to BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Administration (FAA), DOT.
a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation. Bulletin J41–05–001, Revision 2, dated ACTION: Final rule.
March 15, 2002, as an additional source of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 service information for calculating estimated SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation usage of affected auxiliary components. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
safety, Incorporation by reference, Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
No Reporting Requirement Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H,
Safety.
(g) Although the service bulletin referenced and T206H airplanes. This AD requires
Adoption of the Amendment in this AD specifies to submit certain you to inspect any MC01–3A I.C. 9 or
information to the manufacturer, this AD MC01–3A I.C. 10 main electrical power
■ Accordingly, under the authority does not include that requirement.
delegated to me by the Administrator, junction box circuit breakers for correct
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Alternative Methods of Compliance amperage (amp) (a correct 40-amp
follows: (AMOCs) circuit breaker) and replace any
(h) The Manager, International Branch, incorrect amp circuit breaker with the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, correct 40-amp circuit breaker. This AD
DIRECTIVES FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs results from several reports of circuit
for this AD, if requested in accordance with breakers that are not the correct 40-amp
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. circuit breaker installed in the MC01–
continues to read as follows: 3A main electrical power junction box.
Related Information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. We are issuing this AD to replace any
(i) British airworthiness directive 006–08–
2002 also addresses the subject of this AD.
incorrect circuit breaker installed in the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
MC01–3A I.C. 9 or MC01–3A I.C. 10
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Material Incorporated by Reference main electrical power junction box,
the following new airworthiness (j) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) which could result in premature
directive (AD): Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–081, dated tripping of the power junction box main
2005–13–08 BAE Systems (Operations) August 6, 2002, to perform the actions that feeder circuit breakers and could lead to
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace are required by this AD, unless the AD partial or complete loss of all electrical
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39– specifies otherwise. The Director of the power on the airplane. This condition
14145. Directorate Identifier 2003–NM– Federal Register approves the incorporation
could lead to the loss of all navigation
103–AD. by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To and communication equipment and
Effective Date get copies of the service information, contact lighting in the cockpit.
(a) This AD becomes effective July 27, British Aerospace Regional Aircraft DATES: This AD becomes effective on
2005. American Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, August 9, 2005.
Herndon, Virginia 20171. To view the AD As of August 9, 2005, the Director of
Affected ADs
docket, go to the Docket Management the Federal Register approved the
(b) None. Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Applicability: (c) This AD applies to all
incorporation by reference of certain
400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model publications listed in the regulation.
Building, Washington, DC.
Jetstream 4101 airplanes, certificated in any To review copies of the service ADDRESSES: To get the service
category. information, go to the National Archives and information identified in this AD,
Unsafe Condition Records Administration (NARA). For contact Cessna Aircraft Company,
information on the availability of this Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
(d) This AD was prompted by material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
manufacturer determination that overhaul Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316)
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 517–5800; facsimile: (316) 942–9006.
limits need to be imposed for certain
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ To view the AD docket, go to the
auxiliary components of the main landing
ibr_locations.html.
gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG). Docket Management Facility; U.S.
Components that exceed the established Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, Department of Transportation, 400
overhaul limits could fail due to fatigue, 2005. Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
wear, and age. We are issuing this AD to Michael J. Kaszycki, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
prevent failure of the MLG or NLG, and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 001 or on the Internet at http://
consequent damage to the airplane and injury
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
to flightcrew and passengers.
Compliance: (e) You are responsible for [FR Doc. 05–12150 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am] FAA–2005–20438; Directorate Identifier
having the actions required by this AD BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2005–CE–03–AD.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, docket that contains information
Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita and T206H airplanes. This proposal was relating to this subject in person at the
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), published in the Federal Register as a DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 5 p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– on March 17, 2005 (70 FR 12978). The through Friday, except Federal holidays.
4133; facsimile: (316) 946–4107. NPRM proposed to require you to The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspect any MC01–3A I.C. 9 or MC01– 647–5227) is located on the plaza level
3A I.C. 10 main electrical power of the Department of Transportation
Discussion junction box circuit breakers for correct NASSIF Building at the street address
What events have caused this AD? amperage (amp) (a correct 40-amp
stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
Cessna has reported three cases of circuit breaker) and replace any
the AD docket on the Internet at http:
incorrect amperage (amp) circuit incorrect amp circuit breaker with the
correct 40-amp circuit breaker. //dms.dot.gov.
breakers installed in the MC01–3A I.C.
9 (part number (P/N) S3100–297) or Comments Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100–344) main the AD
Was the public invited to comment?
electrical power junction box. The
We provided the public the opportunity How does the revision to 14 CFR part
design of the main electrical power
to participate in developing this AD. We 39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
junction box requires 40-amp circuit
received no comments on the proposal FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
breakers. Two of the three cases of
or on the determination of the cost to part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
incorrect circuit breakers were found in
the public. which governs the FAA’s AD system.
Cessna production and a third was
found in Cessna spares. Conclusion This regulation now includes material
What is the potential impact if FAA What is FAA’s final determination on that relates to altered products, special
took no action? Any incorrect circuit this issue? We have carefully reviewed flight permits, and alternative methods
breaker installed in the MC01–3A main the available data and determined that of compliance. This material previously
electrical power junction box could air safety and the public interest require was included in each individual AD.
result in premature tripping of the adopting the AD as proposed except for Since this material is included in 14
power junction box main feeder circuit minor editorial corrections. We have CFR part 39, we will not include it in
breakers, which could lead to partial or determined that these minor future AD actions.
complete loss of all electrical power on corrections:
the airplane. This condition could lead Costs of Compliance
—Are consistent with the intent that
to the loss of all navigation and was proposed in the NPRM for How many airplanes does this AD
communication equipment and lighting correcting the unsafe condition; and impact? We estimate that this AD affects
in the cockpit. —Do not add any additional burden 778 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
Has FAA taken any action to this upon the public than was already
point? We issued a proposal to amend proposed in the NPRM. What is the cost impact of this AD on
part 39 of the Federal Aviation owners/operators of the affected
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include Docket Information airplanes? We estimate the following
an AD that would apply to certain Where can I go to view the docket costs to do the inspection:
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) information? You may view the AD

Total cost per Total cost on


Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators

1 work hour × $65 = $65 ................................................................................................... None ........... $65 778 × $65 = $50,570.

We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of this determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would inspection. We have no way of that may need this replacement:

Total cost per


Labor cost Parts cost airplane

1 work hour × $65 = $65 ......................................................................................................................................... $40 $105

Authority for This Rulemaking Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Regulatory Findings
What authority does FAA have for ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Will this AD impact various entities?
issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49 We have determined that this AD will
of the United States Code specifies the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations not have federalism implications under
FAA’s authority to issue rules on Executive Order 13132. This AD will
aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for not have a substantial direct effect on
describes the authority of the FAA the States, on the relationship between
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority the National Government and the States,
Programs, describes in more detail the
because it addresses an unsafe condition or on the distribution of power and
scope of the agency’s authority.
that is likely to exist or develop on responsibilities among the various
We are issuing this rulemaking under
products identified in this AD. levels of government.
the authority described in Subtitle VII,

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Will this AD involve a significant rule the Federal Aviation Administration Model Serial Nos.
or regulatory action? For the reasons amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
discussed above, I certify that this AD: Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: 172R .... 17281186 through 17281232.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 172S .... 172S9476 through 172S9689, and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 172S9691 through 172S9770.
DIRECTIVES 182T .... 18281242 through 18281502,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
18281506, and 18281507.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures T182T .. T18208212 through T18208357.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 206H .... 20608195 through 20608223,
3. Will not have a significant continues to read as follows: 20608225, and 20608226.
economic impact, positive or negative, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. T206H T20608410 through T20608475,
on a substantial number of small entities T20608477 through T20608501,
under the criteria of the Regulatory § 39.13 [Amended] T20608503, and T20608506.
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs ■ 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
to comply with this AD (and other new AD to read as follows: This AD?
information as included in the 2005–13–10 Cessna Aircraft Company: (d) This AD is the result of several reports
Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in Amendment 39–14147; Docket No. of circuit breakers that are not the correct 40-
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of FAA–2005–20438; Directorate Identifier amp circuit breaker installed in the MC01–
this summary by sending a request to us 3A I.C. 9 or MC01–3A I.C. 10 main electrical
2005–CE–03–AD.
power junction box. The actions specified in
at the address listed under ADDRESSES. this AD are intended to replace any incorrect
When Does This AD Become Effective?
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–20438; circuit breaker installed in the MC01–3A
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD’’ (a) This AD becomes effective on August 9,
main electrical power junction box, which
in your request. 2005. could result in premature tripping of the
What Other ADs Are Affected by This power junction box main feeder circuit
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 breakers and could lead to partial or
Action?
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation complete loss of all electrical power on the
(b) None. airplane. This condition could lead to the
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? loss of all navigation and communication
equipment and lighting in the cockpit.
Adoption of the Amendment (c) This AD affects the following airplane
models and serial numbers that are What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
■ Accordingly, under the authority certificated in any category: (e) To address this problem, you must do
delegated to me by the Administrator, the following:

Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Inspect any MC01–3A I.C. 9 (part number Within the next 30 days after August 9, 2005 Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No. SB05–24–
(P/N) S3100–297) or MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N (the effective dated date of this AD), unless 01, January 31, 2005.
S3100–344) main electrical power junction already done.
box for any incorrect amperage (amp) circuit
beaker installed in place of the required 40-
amp circuit breakers.

(2) Replace any incorrect amp circuit breaker Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No. SB05–24–
with the required 40-amp circuit breaker. quired by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. 01, dated January 31, 2005.

(3) Only install in any MC01–3A I.C. 9 (P/N As of August 9, 2005 (the effective date of Not Applicable.
S3100–297) or MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N this AD).
S3100–344) main electrical power junction
box the required 40-amp circuit breakers.

May I Request an Alternative Method of May I Obtain a Special Flight Permit for the 5800; facsimile: (316) 942–9006. To review
Compliance? Initial Inspection Requirement of This AD? copies of this service information, go to the
(f) You may request a different method of (g) Yes, special flight permits are allowed National Archives and Records
compliance or a different compliance time per 14 CFR 39.19 provided airplane Administration (NARA). For information on
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 operations are limited to Day and/or visual the availability of this material at NARA, go
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, flight rules (VFR) flight. to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
send your request to your principal code_of_federal_regulations/
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by
inspector. The principal inspector may add Reference? ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To
comments and will send your request to the view the AD docket, go to the Docket
(h) You must do the actions required by Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office this AD following the instructions in Cessna
(ACO), FAA. For information on any already Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Service Bulletin No. SB05–24–01, dated
approved alternative methods of compliance, Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
January 31, 2005. The Director of the Federal
contact Jose Flores, Aerospace Engineer, DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at http://
Register approved the incorporation by
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, reference of this service bulletin in dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2005–20438; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
4133; facsimile: (316) 946–4107. part 51. To get a copy of this service 03–AD.
information, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517–

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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June To view the AD docket, go to the —Modified certain components to
14, 2005. Docket Management Facility; U.S. improve their long-term service life;
John R. Colomy, Department of Transportation, 400 —Corrected and clarified the rigging
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, procedures for the nose gear
Aircraft Certification Service. Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– installation; and
[FR Doc. 05–12175 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am] 001 or on the Internet at http:// —Revised the periodic inspection
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P dms.dot.gov. The docket number is requirements of the applicable
FAA–2004–19960; Directorate Identifier maintenance manuals.
2004–CE–47–AD. What is the potential impact if FAA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: took no action? Failure in certain
Hassan Amini, Aerospace Engineer, components of the NLG, a lack of
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification cleanliness of the NLG, or a lack of
Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix lubricant in the NLG or the NLG
14 CFR Part 39 Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia components could result in failure of
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19960; Directorate 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6080; the NLG. This failure of the NLG could
Identifier 2004–CE–47–AD; Amendment 39– facsimile: (770) 703–6097. lead to loss of control of the airplane
14153; AD 2005–13–16] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: during take-off, landing, or taxiing
RIN 2120–AA64
operations.
Discussion Has FAA taken any action to this
Airworthiness Directives; The New What events have caused this AD? point? We issued a proposal to amend
Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA–34 Series Several incidents where the nose part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Airplanes landing gear (NLG) on The New Piper Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA–34 series an AD that would apply to The New
AGENCY: Federal Aviation airplanes collapsed caused us to issue Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA–34 series
Administration (FAA), DOT. AD 93–24–14, Amendment 39–8762 (58 airplanes. This proposal was published
ACTION: Final rule. FR 65115, December 13, 1993). AD 93– in the Federal Register as a notice of
24–14 currently requires the repetitive proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts an
replacement of the bolt and stack up February 9, 2005 (70 FR 6782). The
airworthiness directive to supersede AD NPRM proposed to supersede
93–24–14 applicable to all The New that connect the upper drag link to the
nose gear trunnion on all Piper PA–34 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 93–24–14,
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA–34 series which applies to all Piper PA–34 series
airplanes. This AD results from many series airplanes.
Since AD 93–24–14 was issued, FAA airplanes. AD 93–24–14 currently
service difficulty reports related to the requires you to repetitively replace the
collapse of the nose landing gear (NLG). has received 186 service difficulty
reports (SDRs) related to the NLG on bolt and stack up that connect the upper
Consequently, this AD retains the
Piper PA–34 series airplanes. There are drag link to the nose gear trunnion. The
actions required in AD 93–24–14,
71 SDRs that describe the collapse or NPRM proposed to retain the actions
requires you to inspect the NLG and
involuntary retraction of the NLG. required in AD 93–24–14 and would
components of the NLG using new
A review of the SDRs related to the require you to inspect the NLG and
procedures for rigging the nose gear
NLG and the collapse or involuntary components of the NLG using new
installation, and requires you to replace
retraction of the NLG found that one or procedures for rigging the nose gear
unserviceable parts. We are issuing this
more of the following conditions could installation, and replace unserviceable
AD to detect, correct, and prevent
result in collapse of the NLG: parts.
failure in certain components of the
NLG, lack of cleanliness of the NLG due —Nose gear steering control excessive Comments
to inadequate maintenance, or lack of travel and the disengagement of the
tiller roller; Was the public invited to comment?
lubricant in the NLG or NLG We provided the public the opportunity
components. This failure of the NLG —Failure or out of tolerances of the
retraction links and bolts; to participate in developing this AD.
could lead to loss of control of the The following presents the comments
airplane during take-off, landing, or —Crack(s) in the nose gear trunnion;
—Failure of the nose gear upper drag received on the proposal and FAA’s
taxiing operations. response to each comment:
link attach bolt;
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
—Failure of the nose gear retraction link Comment Issue No. 1: No Justification
August 8, 2005. retention spring;
As of August 8, 2005, the Director of for the NPRM Based on the Types of
—Out of rig and failure of the nose gear Operations
the Federal Register approved the down lock link assembly;
incorporation by reference of certain —Failure of the nose gear actuator What is the commenter’s concern?
publications listed in the regulation. mounting bracket and its attachments; The commenter states that the NPRM
ADDRESSES: To get the service —Failure of the attachment of the does not distinguish between the types
information identified in this AD, retraction link to the actuator of operations based on the Service
contact The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., mounting bracket; Difficulty Reports (SDRs). The
2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida —Lack of lubricant in the NLG or NLG commenter specifically states:
32960. To review this service components; or —The incidents are primarily
information, go to the National Archives —Lack of cleanliness of the NLG or the operational and maintenance issues,
and Records Administration (NARA). NLG components. not design issues.
For information on the availability of The exact cause of the collapse or —The FAA should withdraw the NPRM
this material at NARA, go to: http:// involuntary retraction of the NLG until a pattern or relationship to the
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ cannot be determined. kinds of operations involved is
code_of_federal_regulations/ Consequently, Piper took the developed.
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741– following actions to prevent future —The NPRM gives equal weight to
6030. failure of the NLG: improper maintenance with

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