AD 2008-02-09 Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa “PZL-Bielsko” Model SZD-50-3 “Puchacz” Gliders

This AD applies to Model SZD-50-3 “Puchacz” gliders, all serial numbers up to and including B-2207, 503199327, 503A04001, 503A05002, and 503A05003, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 10 days after February 1, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the left-hand (LH) and the right-hand (RH) wing airbrake intermediate control levers for loose attaching bolts following Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007. (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if any loose bolt is found, on both wings replace the split helical spring lock washers with tab washers and replace the M8x34 bolts with M8x32 bolts following Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007. (3) No further action is required at this time if no loose bolts were found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI and the service information require repetitive inspections if no loose bolts are found during the initial required inspection until the next 1,000-hour time-in-service (TIS) overhaul after the effective date of the AD, at which time replacing the split helical spring lock washers with tab washers and replacing the M8x34 bolts with M8x32 bolts is required. (2) This AD is considered an interim action because we are not including a repetitive inspection requirement in this AD. The Administrative Procedure Act does not permit the FAA to “bootstrap” a long-term requirement into an urgent safety of flight action where the rule becomes effective at the same time the public has the opportunity to comment. The short-term action and the long-term action are analyzed separately for justification to bypass prior public notice. (3) After issuing this AD, we may initiate further AD action (notice of proposed rulemaking followed by a final rule) to require the inspection to be repetitive and to require a terminating action. Credit will be given in any subsequent action for the initial inspection done under this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 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: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-409. Before using any approved AMOC on any glider 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No. 2007-0275-E, dated October 24, 2007; and Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 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 ALLSTAR PZL GLIDER Sp. z o. o., ul. Cieszynska 325, 453-300 Bielsko-Biala. (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 January 14, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-870 Filed 1-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 10 days after February 1, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the left-hand (LH) and the right-hand (RH) wing airbrake intermediate control levers for loose attaching bolts following Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007. (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if any loose bolt is found, on both wings replace the split helical spring lock washers with tab washers and replace the M8x34 bolts with M8x32 bolts following Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007. (3) No further action is required at this time if no loose bolts were found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI and the service information require repetitive inspections if no loose bolts are found during the initial required inspection until the next 1,000-hour time-in-service (TIS) overhaul after the effective date of the AD, at which time replacing the split helical spring lock washers with tab washers and replacing the M8x34 bolts with M8x32 bolts is required. (2) This AD is considered an interim action because we are not including a repetitive inspection requirement in this AD. The Administrative Procedure Act does not permit the FAA to “bootstrap” a long-term requirement into an urgent safety of flight action where the rule becomes effective at the same time the public has the opportunity to comment. The short-term action and the long-term action are analyzed separately for justification to bypass prior public notice. (3) After issuing this AD, we may initiate further AD action (notice of proposed rulemaking followed by a final rule) to require the inspection to be repetitive and to require a terminating action. Credit will be given in any subsequent action for the initial inspection done under this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 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: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-409. Before using any approved AMOC on any glider 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No. 2007-0275-E, dated October 24, 2007; and Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o. o. Service Bulletin No. BE-059/SZD-50-3/2007 “PUCHACZ,” dated October 15, 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 ALLSTAR PZL GLIDER Sp. z o. o., ul. Cieszynska 325, 453-300 Bielsko-Biala. (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 January 14, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-870 Filed 1-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P