AD 2009-10-03 Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Airplanes

Models named: 328-100, -300. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection of all flight controls trim and spring tab assemblies and their surrounding area, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable. (2) If any crack is detected during any inspection required by this AD: Before further flight, replace the cracked fitting with a new fitting in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable. (3) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD: Using the Compliance Report attached to 328 Support Services SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable, send 328 Support Services GmbH a report of findings (both positive and negative) found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any cracks found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. Send the report to: Attention: Dept. P1, 328 Support Services, Customer Services, 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. (i) For any inspection done on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) For any inspection done before the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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) 227-1149. 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. (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, 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0044, dated February 27, 2009; and 328 Support Services Service Bulletins SB-328-27-483 and SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483, dated December 30, 2008, including Compliance Report; or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, dated December 30, 2008, including Compliance Report; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only the odd-numbered pages of these documents contain the issue date of the documents.) (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 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. (3) 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. (4) 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 April 29, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-10655 Filed 5-7-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection of all flight controls trim and spring tab assemblies and their surrounding area, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable. (2) If any crack is detected during any inspection required by this AD: Before further flight, replace the cracked fitting with a new fitting in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable. (3) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD: Using the Compliance Report attached to 328 Support Services SB-328-27-483 or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008, as applicable, send 328 Support Services GmbH a report of findings (both positive and negative) found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any cracks found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. Send the report to: Attention: Dept. P1, 328 Support Services, Customer Services, 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. (i) For any inspection done on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) For any inspection done before the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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) 227-1149. 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. (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, 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0044, dated February 27, 2009; and 328 Support Services Service Bulletins SB-328-27-483 and SB-328J-27-233, both dated December 30, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-27-483, dated December 30, 2008, including Compliance Report; or 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328J-27-233, dated December 30, 2008, including Compliance Report; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only the odd-numbered pages of these documents contain the issue date of the documents.) (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 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. (3) 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. (4) 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 April 29, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-10655 Filed 5-7-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P