AD 2009-12-14 Airworthiness Directives; Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica ltda. Model AMT-200 and AMT-300 Series Gliders

This AD applies to all serial numbers of the following gliders that are certificated in any category: (1) Model AMT-100 gliders as modified to Model AMT-200 gliders; and (2) Models AMT-200, AMT-200S, and AMT-300 gliders.

Unless already done, do the following actions within the next 20 hours time-in-service after July 17, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 30 days after July 17, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, following AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006: (1) Replace the EVANS NPG + cooling liquid with a conventional, FAA-approved coolant for the ROTAX 912 and 914 series engines. (2) Apply a new red line marking on the engine cylinder head temperature gauge at 120 degrees C/248 degrees F. (3) Replace the radiator cap part number (P/N) 922075 from the affected engines with a new radiator cap P/N 922070. (4) Insert into the AFM Limitations section an amendment to include the new operation limit of the cylinder head temperature to 120 degrees C/248 degrees F by inserting a copy of AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006, into the AFM, Limitations section, Section 2 on item 2.4, power plant, fuel and oil limitations and item 2.5, power plant instrument markings. FAA AD Differences Note: 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, 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, Glider Program Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; 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 ANAC Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2007-01-01, dated January 29, 2007; AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006, 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 Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica ltda., Av. das Industrias, 1210-Bairro Anchieta, Caixa Postal 8031, 90 200-290-Porto Alegre-RS-Brazil; telephone: +55 51 3357 8550; fax: +55 51 3371 1655; Internet: http://www.aeromot.com.br. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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 June 4, 2009. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13575 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions within the next 20 hours time-in-service after July 17, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 30 days after July 17, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, following AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006: (1) Replace the EVANS NPG + cooling liquid with a conventional, FAA-approved coolant for the ROTAX 912 and 914 series engines. (2) Apply a new red line marking on the engine cylinder head temperature gauge at 120 degrees C/248 degrees F. (3) Replace the radiator cap part number (P/N) 922075 from the affected engines with a new radiator cap P/N 922070. (4) Insert into the AFM Limitations section an amendment to include the new operation limit of the cylinder head temperature to 120 degrees C/248 degrees F by inserting a copy of AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006, into the AFM, Limitations section, Section 2 on item 2.4, power plant, fuel and oil limitations and item 2.5, power plant instrument markings. FAA AD Differences Note: 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, 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, Glider Program Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; 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 ANAC Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2007-01-01, dated January 29, 2007; AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use AEROMOT Alert Service Bulletin No. 200-71-106, Rev. B, dated December 20, 2006; ROTAX Aircraft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-912-043 R2/SB-914-029 R2, dated November 10, 2006; and ROTAX Aircraft Engines Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019, dated August 28, 2006, 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 Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica ltda., Av. das Industrias, 1210-Bairro Anchieta, Caixa Postal 8031, 90 200-290-Porto Alegre-RS-Brazil; telephone: +55 51 3357 8550; fax: +55 51 3371 1655; Internet: http://www.aeromot.com.br. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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 June 4, 2009. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13575 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P