AD 2002-01-17 Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes

Models named: 328-100 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

All Model 328-100 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent takeoff with an inoperative primary AC pump of the main hydraulic system, which could result in an extended takeoff roll or a rejected takeoff, and consequent runway overrun, structural damage to the airplane, and possible injury to occupants; accomplish the following: Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Normal Procedures Section of the Dornier 328 FAA-approved AFM to incorporate the procedures specified in Dornier 328 All Operators Telefax (AOT) AOT-328-29-018, or AOT-328-29-019, both dated September 20, 2001, as applicable, by inserting a copy of the AOT into the AFM. (b) When the procedures in the applicable AOT specified in paragraph (a) of this AD have been incorporated into the FAA-approved general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be incorporated into the AFM, and the AOT may be removed from the AFM. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) 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 1: 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 (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 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 (e) The AFM revision required by paragraph (a) of this AD shall be done in accordance with Dornier 328 All Operators Telefax AOT-328-29-018, dated September 20, 2001; or Dornier 328 All Operators Telefax AOT-328-29-019, dated September 20, 2001; as applicable. 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 FAIRCHILD DORNIER, DORNIER Luftfahrt GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany. 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 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in German airworthiness directive 2001-358, dated December 13, 2001. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on February 14, 2002. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 17, 2002. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-1821 Filed 1-29-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U