AD 2009-15-11 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model SN-601 (Corvette) Airplanes

This AD applies to Aerospatiale Model SN-601 (Corvette) airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection to verify the proper position of the lock washer (located opposite the nut notch) and check the tightening torque of the nut of the shock absorber locking system on both the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. (2) In case of findings of improper assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the lock washer, install the main landing gear shock absorber body, and install the main landing gear shock absorber, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. Within 120 flight cycles but not before 100 flight cycles, repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (3) In case of no findings during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, no further inspections are required. (4) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a main landing gear shock absorber on which the locking system (nut and lock washer) is not compliant with the approved configuration as identified by Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2009-0041, dated February 25, 2009; and Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only page 1 of this document specifies the issue date of the document; no other page of this document contains this information.) (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 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; e-mail continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. (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 July 2, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-16929 Filed 7-20-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection to verify the proper position of the lock washer (located opposite the nut notch) and check the tightening torque of the nut of the shock absorber locking system on both the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. (2) In case of findings of improper assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the lock washer, install the main landing gear shock absorber body, and install the main landing gear shock absorber, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. Within 120 flight cycles but not before 100 flight cycles, repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (3) In case of no findings during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, no further inspections are required. (4) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a main landing gear shock absorber on which the locking system (nut and lock washer) is not compliant with the approved configuration as identified by Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009. 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2009-0041, dated February 25, 2009; and Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Corvette Service Bulletin 32-19, dated January 9, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only page 1 of this document specifies the issue date of the document; no other page of this document contains this information.) (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 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; e-mail continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. (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 July 2, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-16929 Filed 7-20-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P