Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2002 / Rules and Regulations 66541 Regulatory Impact evaluation prepared for this action is 2002–22 01 Moravan A.S.: Amendment contained in the Rules Docket. A copy 39–12925; Docket No. 99–CE–71-AD. Does This AD Impact Various Entities? of it may be obtained by contacting the (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? The regulations adopted herein will Rules Docket at the location provided This AD affects the following airplane not have a substantial direct effect on under the caption ADDRESSES. models and serial numbers that are the States, on the relationship between certificated in any category: the national government and the States, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 or on the distribution of power and Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Model Serial Nos. responsibilities among the various safety, Incorporation by reference, levels of government. Therefore, it is Safety. Z–143L .... All serial numbers up to and in- determined that this final rule does not cluding 0029, except 0025 have federalism implications under Adoption of the Amendment and 0027. Executive Order 13132. Z–242L .... All serial numbers up to and in- Accordingly, under the authority cluding 0733. Does This AD Involve a Significant Rule delegated to me by the Administrator, or Regulatory Action? the Federal Aviation Administration (b) Who must comply with this AD? amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Anyone who wishes to operate any of the For the reasons discussed above, I Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: certify that this action (1) is not a airplanes identified in paragraph (a) of this AD must comply with this AD. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (c) What problem does this AD address? Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a DIRECTIVES The actions specified by this AD are intended ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT to prevent the engine crankcase ventilation Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: lines from freezing during flight in cold FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) weather (winter) conditions, which could will not have a significant economic Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. result in oil leaking from the engine. Such a impact, positive or negative, on a condition could lead to engine failure. § 39.13 [Amended] substantial number of small entities (d) What actions must I accomplish to under the criteria of the Regulatory 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a address this problem? To address this Flexibility Act. A copy of the final new AD to read as follows: problem, you must accomplish the following: Actions Compliance Procedures Modify the engine vent lines .............................. Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after In accordance with Moravan Mandatory Serv- December 13, 2002 (the effective date of ice Bulletin Z 242L/19a—Rev. 3, Z 143L/ this AD). 20a, dated April 30, 1999. (e) Can I comply with this AD in any other §§21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION way? You may use an alternative method of Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to compliance or adjust the compliance time if: operate your airplane to a location where you Federal Aviation Administration (1) Your alternative method of compliance can accomplish the requirements of this AD. provides an equivalent level of safety; and (h) Are any service bulletins incorporated 14 CFR Part 39 (2) The Manager, Small Airplane into this AD by reference? Actions required Directorate, approves your alternative. by this AD must be done in accordance with [Docket No. 2002–CE–28–AD; Amendment Submit your request through an FAA Moravan Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 39–12927; AD 2002–22–03] Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may 242L/19a—Rev. 3, Z 143L/20a, dated April add comments and then send it to the RIN 2120–AA64 30, 1999. The Director of the Federal Register Manager, Small Airplane Directorate. approved this incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, Aircraft Ltd. Model PC–7 Airplanes may get copies from Moravan, Inc., 765 81 regardless of whether it has been modified, Otrokovice, Czech Republic; telephone: +420 altered, or repaired in the area subject to the AGENCY: Federal Aviation requirements of this AD. For airplanes that 67 767 3940; facsimile: +420 67 792 2103. Administration, DOT. You may view copies at the FAA, Central have been modified, altered, or repaired so ACTION: Final rule. that the performance of the requirements of Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 this AD is affected, the owner/operator must Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri, or SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a request approval for an alternative method of at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 new airworthiness directive (AD) that compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, applies to certain PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Washington, DC. of this AD. The request should include an (Pilatus) Model PC–7 airplanes. This AD assessment of the effect of the modification, Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed requires you to repetitively inspect the alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition in Czech Republic AD Number CAA–AD– main landing gear front attachment addressed by this AD; and, if you have not 042/1999, August 18, 1999. eliminated the unsafe condition, specific brackets for cracks, and, if cracks are (i) When does this amendment become actions you propose to address it. found, install improved-design brackets. effective? This amendment becomes effective (f) Where can I get information about any on December 13, 2002. Installing the improved-design brackets already-approved alternative methods of terminates the required inspections. compliance? Contact Doug Rudolph, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on This AD is the result of mandatory Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane October 18, 2002. continuing airworthiness information Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas Michael Gallagher, (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090. authority for Switzerland. The actions Certification Service. (g) What if I need to fly the airplane to specified by this AD are intended to another location to comply with this AD? The [FR Doc. 02–27201 Filed 10–31–02; 8:45 am] detect and correct cracks in the main FAA can issue a special flight permit under BILLING CODE 4910–13–P landing gear front attachment brackets, VerDate 0ct<09>2002 13:19 Oct 31, 2002 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01NOR1.SGM 01NOR1 66542 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2002 / Rules and Regulations which could result in failure of the Discussion Was the Public Invited To Comment? brackets. Such failure could lead to the What Events Have Caused This AD? main landing gear leg detaching from The FAA encouraged interested the wing main spar. The Federal Office for Civil Aviation persons to participate in the making of (FOCA), which is the airworthiness this amendment. We did not receive any DATES: This AD becomes effective on authority for Switzerland, recently comments on the proposed rule or on December 20, 2002. notified FAA that an unsafe condition our determination of the cost to the The Director of the Federal Register may exist on certain Pilatus Model PC– public. 7 airplanes. The FOCA reports that an approved the incorporation by reference FAA’s Determination of certain publications listed in the operator of a similar aircraft type design, regulations as of December 20, 2002. which uses identical main landing gear What Is FAA’s Final Determination on support brackets, reported a single crack This Issue? ADDRESSES: You may get the service in one bracket. A fleet inspection of the information referenced in this AD from operator’s aircraft revealed stress After careful review of all available Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Liaison corrosion cracking in more than 20 information related to the subject Manager, CH–6371 Stans, Switzerland; aircraft. presented above, we have determined telephone: +41 41 619 63 19; facsimile: that air safety and the public interest What Is the Potential Impact if FAA require the adoption of the rule as +41 41 619 6224; or from Pilatus Took No Action? Business Aircraft Ltd., Product Support proposed except for minor editorial Cracks in the main landing gear front Department, 11755 Airport Way, corrections. We have determined that attachment brackets could result in these minor corrections: Broomfield, Colorado 80021; telephone: failure of the brackets. Such failure (303) 465–9099; facsimile: (303) 465– —Provide the intent that was proposed could lead to the main landing gear leg in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe 6040. You may view this information at detaching from the wing main spar. the Federal Aviation Administration condition; and (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Has FAA Taken Any Action to This —Do not add any additional burden Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Point? upon the public than was already Docket No. 2002–CE–28–AD, 901 We issued a proposal to amend part proposed in the NPRM. Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Cost Impact Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that Federal Register, 800 North Capitol would apply to certain Pilatus Model How Many Airplanes Does This AD Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC. PC–7 airplanes. This proposal was Impact? published in the Federal Register as a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) We estimate that this AD affects 14 Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, on August 9, 2002 (67 FR 51794).