AD 2001-15-26 Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX Series Airplanes

Models named: Astra SPX series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model Astra SPX series airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 073, 079 through 125 inclusive, and 127. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent chafing of the electrical wire bundles, which could result in loss of flight-critical displays or system functions, and potential fire, accomplish the following: Inspection (a) Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the clearance between the electrical bundles and air data reference and reversionary switching panels, in accordance with Astra (Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Alert Service Bulletin 1125-31A-236, dated April 16, 2001. If any clearance is less than 0.25 inch (6.35 mm): Prior to further flight, install additional clamping to the electrical wire bundles in accordance with the alert service bulletin. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. Special Flight Permits (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Astra (Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Alert Service Bulletin 1125-31A-236, dated April 16, 2001. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Galaxy Aerospace Corporation, One Galaxy Way, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Israeli airworthiness directive 31-01-04-10, dated May 8, 2001. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 21, 2001. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26, 2001. Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-19255 Filed 8-3-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P