AD 2006-19-11 Airworthiness Directives; Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. Model GA8 Airplanes

Makes named: gippsland. Models named: GA8. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Model GA8 airplanes, all serial numbers through GA8-05-088, that are certificated in any U.S. category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Australia states that the aircraft manufacturer has determined that the current location of the pilot and second occupant seat stops is such that, at either seat's most forward position, aft movement of the control column can be restricted by the seat structure. If not corrected, this condition could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane in certain conditions. The MCAI requires relocating the seat stop to eliminate this condition.

Unless already done, do the following except as stated in paragraph (f) below: (1) At the next regularly scheduled maintenance inspection (e.g. 100 hour or annual) that occurs 30 days or more after October 25, 2006 (the effective date of this AD), modify the pilot and second occupant seat track rails to add a new stop location. (2) Do the modification following Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006. FAA AD Differences (f) None. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Attn: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Return to Airworthiness: When complying with this AD, perform FAA-approved corrective actions before returning the product to an airworthy condition. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) This AD is related to MCAI Australian AD No. AD/GA8/4, effective April 13, 2006, which references Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gippsland Aeronautics, PO Box 881, Morwell, Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 (0) 3 5172 1200; facsimile: + 61 (0) 3 5172 1201; e-mail: support@gippsaero.com. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 12, 2006. Sandra J. Campbell, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-7928 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following except as stated in paragraph (f) below: (1) At the next regularly scheduled maintenance inspection (e.g. 100 hour or annual) that occurs 30 days or more after October 25, 2006 (the effective date of this AD), modify the pilot and second occupant seat track rails to add a new stop location. (2) Do the modification following Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006. FAA AD Differences (f) None. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Attn: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Return to Airworthiness: When complying with this AD, perform FAA-approved corrective actions before returning the product to an airworthy condition. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) This AD is related to MCAI Australian AD No. AD/GA8/4, effective April 13, 2006, which references Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Gippsland Aeronautics Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-29, Issue 2, dated February 14, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gippsland Aeronautics, PO Box 881, Morwell, Victoria 3840, Australia; telephone: + 61 (0) 3 5172 1200; facsimile: + 61 (0) 3 5172 1201; e-mail: support@gippsaero.com. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 12, 2006. Sandra J. Campbell, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-7928 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P