AD 2009-26-14 Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes

Models named: CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to CASA Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, if part number (P/N) 35-15501-0001, -0002, -0003, or -0004, or P/N 35-A0736-0001 or -0002 outer flaps are installed.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For airplanes equipped with P/N 35-A0736-0001 or -0002 outer flaps: Within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the outer flaps fittings and longerons, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. (2) For airplanes equipped with P/N 35-15501-0001, -0002, -0003, or -0004 outer flaps: At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the outer flaps fittings; and within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the longerons. Do the inspections in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. (i) Within 600 flight cycles after the most recent inspection done in accordance with AD 99-07-13, or within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) Within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (3) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, no crack is detected, repeat the borescopic inspections of the outer flap fittings and longerons in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 6 months, whichever occurs first, until the replacement specified in paragraph (f)(4) or (f)(5) of this AD is accomplished. (4) If any crack is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the outer flap with a new or retrofitted flap in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. Such replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive borescopic inspection required by this AD for the replaced outer flap only. (5) For affected parts that have not been replaced in accordance with paragraph (f)(4) of this AD: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(5)(i) and (f)(5)(ii) of this AD, replace each outer flap with a new or retrofitted outer flap in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. Replacing all outer flaps terminates the requirements of this AD. (i) Before the accumulation of 4,000 total flight cycles on the flap. (ii) Within 1,200 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (6) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, dated December 23, 1997; or EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 1, dated April 30, 2004; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f)(2) 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; 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 (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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0119, dated June 27, 2008; and EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 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 EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; e-mail MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net ; Internet http://www.eads.net . (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 December 16, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-30707 Filed 12-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For airplanes equipped with P/N 35-A0736-0001 or -0002 outer flaps: Within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the outer flaps fittings and longerons, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. (2) For airplanes equipped with P/N 35-15501-0001, -0002, -0003, or -0004 outer flaps: At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the outer flaps fittings; and within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a borescopic inspection to detect cracking of the longerons. Do the inspections in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. (i) Within 600 flight cycles after the most recent inspection done in accordance with AD 99-07-13, or within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) Within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (3) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, no crack is detected, repeat the borescopic inspections of the outer flap fittings and longerons in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 6 months, whichever occurs first, until the replacement specified in paragraph (f)(4) or (f)(5) of this AD is accomplished. (4) If any crack is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the outer flap with a new or retrofitted flap in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. Such replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive borescopic inspection required by this AD for the replaced outer flap only. (5) For affected parts that have not been replaced in accordance with paragraph (f)(4) of this AD: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(5)(i) and (f)(5)(ii) of this AD, replace each outer flap with a new or retrofitted outer flap in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007. Replacing all outer flaps terminates the requirements of this AD. (i) Before the accumulation of 4,000 total flight cycles on the flap. (ii) Within 1,200 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (6) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, dated December 23, 1997; or EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 1, dated April 30, 2004; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f)(2) 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; 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 (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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0119, dated June 27, 2008; and EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-57-20, Revision 2, dated March 30, 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 EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; e-mail MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net ; Internet http://www.eads.net . (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 December 16, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-30707 Filed 12-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P