AD 2008-17-01 Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Dornier) Model 328-100 Airplanes

Models named: 328-100. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all 328 Support Services GmbH (Dornier) Model 328-100 airplanes, certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-13-24, With No Changes Modification and Installations (f) Within 12 months after July 29, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-13-24), do the actions in Table 1 of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, dated August 23, 2004; or Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005. Table 1—Requirements Do the following actions— By accomplishing all the actions specified in— (1) Modify the electrical wiring of the left-hand and right-hand fuel pumps Paragraph 2.B(1) of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, dated August 23, 2004; or Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005. (2) Install insulation at the left-hand and right-hand flow control and shut-off valves, and other components of the environmental control system Paragraph 2.B(2) of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, dated August 23, 2004; or Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005. (3) Install markings at fuel wiring harnesses Paragraph 2.B(3) of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, dated August 23, 2004; or Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005. Revision to Airworthiness Limitations (g) Within 12 months after July 29, 2005, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080, dated October 15, 2003, into the Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document. Thereafter, except as provided in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, no alternative inspection intervals may be approved for this fuel tank system. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-17-01, With No Changes Revised Initial Compliance Time (h) For Tasks 28-00-00-02 and 28-00-00-03 (“Detailed Inspection of Outer Fuel Tank Harness Internal, LH/RH,” and “Detailed Inspection of Inner Fuel Tank Harness Internal, LH/RH”), as identified in Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080, dated October 15, 2003, or Section F, “Fuel Tank System Limitations,” of the Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document (ALD), Revision 15, dated January 15, 2005; the initial compliance time is within 8 years after September 17, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-17-01). Thereafter, except as provided by paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, these tasks must be accomplished at the repetitive interval specified in Section F, “Fuel Tank System Limitations,” of the Dornier 328 ALD, Revision 15, dated January 15, 2005. No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) (i) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. New Information Explanation of CDCCL Requirements Note 2: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the ALS, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS has been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (j) The Manager, ANM-116, International Branch, Transport 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: Tom Groves, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1503; fax (425) 425-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. Related Information (k) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0197 [Corrected], dated July 11, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Service information Revision level Date AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, including Price Information Sheet Original August 23, 2004. AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445 1 June 17, 2005. Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080 Original October 15, 2003. Section F, “Fuel Tank System Limitations,” of Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document 15 January 15, 2005. (1) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005; and Section F, “Fuel Tank System Limitations,” of Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document, Revision 15, dated January 15, 2005 on September 17, 2008 (73 FR 47027, August 13, 2008). (2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, including Price Information Sheet, dated August 23, 2004; and Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080, dated October 15, 2003; on July 29, 2005 (70 FR 36470, June 24, 2005). (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 328 Support Services GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666; fax +49 8153 88111 6565; e-mail gsc.op@328support.de; Internet http://www.328support.de. (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (5) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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 Renton, Washington, on November 18, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-28299 Filed 12-3-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.