AD 2007-05-05 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Models M.S. 760, M.S. 760 A, and M.S. 760 B Airplanes

Makes named: socata. Models named: M.S. 760, M.S. 760 A, M.S. 760 B. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Models M.S. 760, M.S. 760 A, and M.S. 760 B airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: Following Safety Alert No. SA-006, issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on aircraft icing, it was impossible to demonstrate that the aircraft can safely takeoff when contaminated by frost, ice, snow, or slush and fly into icing conditions.

Do the following, unless already done: (1) Prior to the next flight after April 9, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate the following. (i) Takeoff with frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, or air intakes, and flight into icing conditions are prohibited. (ii) Prior to each flight in which ground icing conditions exist as described in EADS SOCATA MS760 Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 76-053, dated October 2006, perform a visual/tactile check. No visible trace of frost is acceptable, particularly on stabilizers and wing upper surfaces and leading edges as well as on air intakes. (2) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the actions of this AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The limitation in the MCAI that prohibits takeoff with frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, and air intakes, * * * is changed in this AD to * * * wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, or air intakes, * * * This meets the other airworthiness authority's intent and the FAA's intent of assuring that takeoff is prohibited if ice, snow, or slush is present on one of those surfaces instead of all the surfaces. (2) We added information in paragraph (e) that allows the owner/operator to insert a copy of this AD into the Limitation Section of the AFM. Without this information, a licensed mechanic would be required to do the AFM insertion. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq .), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (g) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2006-0348-E, dated November 20, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use EADS SOCATA MS760 Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 76-053, dated October 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 EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54. (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 February 22, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-3574 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Do the following, unless already done: (1) Prior to the next flight after April 9, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate the following. (i) Takeoff with frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, or air intakes, and flight into icing conditions are prohibited. (ii) Prior to each flight in which ground icing conditions exist as described in EADS SOCATA MS760 Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 76-053, dated October 2006, perform a visual/tactile check. No visible trace of frost is acceptable, particularly on stabilizers and wing upper surfaces and leading edges as well as on air intakes. (2) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the actions of this AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The limitation in the MCAI that prohibits takeoff with frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, and air intakes, * * * is changed in this AD to * * * wing, control surfaces, horizontal tail, or air intakes, * * * This meets the other airworthiness authority's intent and the FAA's intent of assuring that takeoff is prohibited if ice, snow, or slush is present on one of those surfaces instead of all the surfaces. (2) We added information in paragraph (e) that allows the owner/operator to insert a copy of this AD into the Limitation Section of the AFM. Without this information, a licensed mechanic would be required to do the AFM insertion. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq .), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (g) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2006-0348-E, dated November 20, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use EADS SOCATA MS760 Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 76-053, dated October 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 EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54. (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 February 22, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-3574 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P