AD 2007-10-02 Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes

Models named: F406. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes, serial numbers F406-0001 through F406-0092, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states that there have been: * * * Corrosion on the bearings with propagation to the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This corrosion has been discovered after rudder removals. This condition, if left uncorrected, could result in the loss of the rudder control on the airplane.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a one-time inspection of the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for corrosion in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. If corrosion is found, replace these parts before further flight. (2) Within 600 hours TIS or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repetitively lubricate the rudder bearings. During this step, remove the rudder in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. Note 1: We have established the repetitive inspection times of this AD so that they may coincide with annual inspections. Note 2: We encourage you to put Reims temporary revision No. 4 into the maintenance program of the F406 airplane (chapter 5-10-01, page 17 of the maintenance manual). FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: We have added repetitive inspection requirements in the AD to coincide with the maintenance requirement in the service bulletin. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; 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 Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC), which is the aviation authority for France, AD No. F-2005-081, dated May 25, 2005; and REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference You must use REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005, 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 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, 51360 PRUNAY—FRANCE. (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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-8760 Filed 5-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a one-time inspection of the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for corrosion in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. If corrosion is found, replace these parts before further flight. (2) Within 600 hours TIS or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repetitively lubricate the rudder bearings. During this step, remove the rudder in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. Note 1: We have established the repetitive inspection times of this AD so that they may coincide with annual inspections. Note 2: We encourage you to put Reims temporary revision No. 4 into the maintenance program of the F406 airplane (chapter 5-10-01, page 17 of the maintenance manual). FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: We have added repetitive inspection requirements in the AD to coincide with the maintenance requirement in the service bulletin. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; 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 Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC), which is the aviation authority for France, AD No. F-2005-081, dated May 25, 2005; and REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference You must use REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005, 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 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, 51360 PRUNAY—FRANCE. (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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-8760 Filed 5-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P