AD 2004-03-36 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.

Model 328-100 series airplanes, as listed in Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-76-409, Revision 2, dated October 7, 2002; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of defective engine control cables, which could result in loss of the engine controls, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: Identification of Manufacturing Batch Number (a) Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the engine control cables for cables that have part number (P/N) 001A761A1130-016, engraved with manufacturing batch number (MBN) 1000125850 or 1000144210 installed. Inspect in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-76-409, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2002; or Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-76-409, Revision 2, dated October 7, 2002. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is defined as: “An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.” (1) If no engine control cable has a P/N and an MBN specified in paragraph (a) of this AD, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) If any engine control cable has a P/N and an MBN specified in paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the cable in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Although the service bulletin specifies to send any engine control cable that has been removed from the airplane to the part manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. Parts Installation (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an engine control cable having P/N 001A761A1130-016, engraved with MBN 1000125850 or 1000144210, on any airplane. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-76-409, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2002; or Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-76-409, Revision 2, dated October 7, 2002. 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 AvCraft Aerospace 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 2002-252, dated September 5, 2002. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on March 24, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 5, 2004. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-3204 Filed 2-17-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P