AD 2007-10-08 Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL Airplanes

Makes named: pacific aerospace. Models named: 750XL. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Model 750XL airplanes, serial numbers 125, 126, and 127, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions before further flight. (1) Modify the autopilot pitch trim circuit with additional protective features following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (2) Inspect the Pitch Servo to confirm part number (P/N) 108-15-P1 is installed following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (i) If Pitch Servo P/N 108-15-P1 is installed, no further action is necessary. (ii) If Pitch Servo P/N 108-15-P1 is not installed, replace the Pitch Servo with P/N 108-15-P1 following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI requires an interim action of disconnecting the autopilot following Pacific Aerospace Limited Alert Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/001, dated February 16, 2007. Since there are no products of this type currently registered in the United States, and Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, supersedes Pacific Aerospace Limited Alert Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/001, dated February 16, 2007, we are not requiring disconnection of the autopilot. Instead we require the autopilot comply with the terminating actions in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (2) The MCAI allows modification of the pitch trim circuit within 150 hours time-in-service. Since there are no products of this type currently registered in the United States, we are requiring modification of the pitch trim circuit before a domestic airworthiness certificate can be issued. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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 (h) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/12A, drafted: March 27, 2007, effective date: March 29, 2007; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, 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 Pacific Aerospace Limited, Hamilton Airport, Private Bag HN3027, Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: (64) 7-843-6144; fax: (64) 7-843-6134. (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 May 4, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-8993 Filed 5-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions before further flight. (1) Modify the autopilot pitch trim circuit with additional protective features following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (2) Inspect the Pitch Servo to confirm part number (P/N) 108-15-P1 is installed following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (i) If Pitch Servo P/N 108-15-P1 is installed, no further action is necessary. (ii) If Pitch Servo P/N 108-15-P1 is not installed, replace the Pitch Servo with P/N 108-15-P1 following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI requires an interim action of disconnecting the autopilot following Pacific Aerospace Limited Alert Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/001, dated February 16, 2007. Since there are no products of this type currently registered in the United States, and Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, supersedes Pacific Aerospace Limited Alert Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/001, dated February 16, 2007, we are not requiring disconnection of the autopilot. Instead we require the autopilot comply with the terminating actions in Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007. (2) The MCAI allows modification of the pitch trim circuit within 150 hours time-in-service. Since there are no products of this type currently registered in the United States, we are requiring modification of the pitch trim circuit before a domestic airworthiness certificate can be issued. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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 (h) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/12A, drafted: March 27, 2007, effective date: March 29, 2007; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/025, dated March 5, 2007, 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 Pacific Aerospace Limited, Hamilton Airport, Private Bag HN3027, Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: (64) 7-843-6144; fax: (64) 7-843-6134. (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 May 4, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-8993 Filed 5-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P