AD 2004-07-17 Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212 Series Airplanes

Models named: C-212 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

All Model C-212 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the auxiliary landing gear direction system, which could result in abnormal vibrations during takeoff and landing runs, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: Rework and Modification (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the actions in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. (1) Rework the nose landing gear (NLG) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 2, dated November 10, 1987. (2) Modify the hydraulic steering system of the NLG in accordance with the Instructions for Accomplishment of CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-32-22, Revision 2, dated July 28, 1997. Tension Test and Adjustment (b) Within 600 flight hours after any abnormal vibration of the nosewheel steering system occurs, test the cable tension of the nosewheel steering system. Adjust the tension, if necessary. Accomplish these actions in accordance with CASA COM 212-172, Revision 04, dated December 9, 2002; or CASA COM 212-173, Revision 3, dated February 22, 1995; as applicable. Airplane Flight Manual Revision (c) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the following statement. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. “Nose wheel malfunction during take-off run—Initiate or “perform” normal RTO procedures.” Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (c) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM. Parts Installation (d) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an NLG unless it has been reworked in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (e) 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 (f) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 2, dated November 10, 1987; CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-32-22, Revision 2, dated July 28, 1997; CASA COM 212-172, Revision 04, dated December 9, 2002; and CASA COM 212-173, Revision 3, dated February 22, 1995; as applicable. CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 2, dated November 10, 1987, contains the following effective pages:   Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1 2 November 10, 1987. 2-24 1 June 4, 1986. 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 Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain. 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 Spanish airworthiness directive 01/02, dated April 17, 2002. Effective Date (g) This amendment becomes effective on May 11, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-7352 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P