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2018-10-03 |
PACIFIC AEROSPACE LIMITED: Amendment 39-19278; Docket No. FAA-2018-0373; Product Identifier 2018-CE-009-AD. |
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4, 2018. (b) AFFECTED ADS None. (c) APPLICABILITY This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited Models 750XL airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including 135, except serial number 113; certificated in any category. (d) SUBJECT Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings. (e) REASON This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as abrasion damage to the wing leading edge that could result in a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. (f) ACTIONS AND COMPLIANCE Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD. (1) Within 30 days after June 4, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), in- spect the leading edge skin of both wings at the wing root following the Inspection Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. (2) If any signs of chafing are found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair following Part A - Accomplishment Instructions and Part B - Accomplishment In- structions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/ 091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. (3) If no signs of chafing are found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, apply the anti- abrasion patch following Part B - Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. (g) OTHER FAA AD PROVISIONS The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send informa- tion to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA). (h) RELATED INFORMATION Refer to MCAI by the CAA AD DCA/750XL/25A, dated March 22, 2018, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http: //www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2018-0373. (i) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091, Issue 3, dated March 15, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Pacific Aerospace service information identified in this AD, con- tact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@aerospace.co.nz; internet: www.aerospace.co.nz. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innova- tion Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For informa- tion on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329- 4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations. gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0373. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference 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/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Rm 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: mike.kiesov@ faa.gov.
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