AD 2011-18-13 Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) 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 (Type Certificate previously held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes; all serial numbers; 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. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-10-51 (73 FR 30752, May 29, 2008), With Updated Service Information and Removal of Certain Repetitive Inspections Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections for Cracks (g) Within 10 flight cycles, or 10 flight hours, or 7 days, whichever occurs first after June 3, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-10-51 (73 FR 30752, May 29, 2008)): Accomplish a detailed visual inspection of both the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) lower wing panel inboard and outboard of flap lever arm 1 (rib 5) for cracks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 1, both dated May 8, 2008, as applicable; or 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008, as applicable. After the effective date of this AD, use only 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008, as applicable. If no crack is detected, repeat the detailed visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours. If any crack is detected, before further flight, do an eddy current inspection, in accordance with Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 1, both dated May 8, 2008, as applicable; or 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008, as applicable. Eddy Current Inspections for Cracks (h) Except as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, within 400 flight hours or 3 months after June 3, 2008, whichever occurs first: Accomplish an eddy current inspection for cracking of both the LH and RH lower wing panel in the vicinity of rib 3 and inboard and outboard of flap lever arm 1 (rib 5), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 1, both dated May 8, 2008, as applicable; or 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008, as applicable. After the effective date of this AD, use only 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 or ASB-328-57-037, both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008, as applicable. Accomplishment of the eddy current inspection terminates the detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. New Requirements of This AD New Repetitive Intervals for Eddy Current Inspections (i) Within 1,500 flight cycles after the most recent eddy current inspection done in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in table 1 of this AD, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an eddy current inspection for cracking of the lower wing panel (outside) around the flap lever arm 1 (rib 5), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 (for Model 328-100 airplanes) or ASB-328J-57-015 (for Model 328-300 airplanes), both Revision 2, both dated May 20, 2008. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight cycles, except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD. Table 1—Service Bulletins Service Bulletin Revision Date Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 1 May 8, 2008. Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 1 May 8, 2008. 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 2 May 20, 2008. 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 2 May 20, 2008. Inspection and Modification of Lower Wing Panel (j) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do an eddy current inspection for cracking of the lower wing panel (outside) around the flap lever arm 1 (rib 5). If no cracking is found, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the lower wing panel by doing a cold expansion of the CAMLOC holes and installing new attachment material from rib 9 LH to rib 9 RH. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-57-481 (for Model 328-100 airplanes) or SB-328J-57-230 (for Model 328-300 airplanes), both Revision 1, both dated October 15, 2009. (k) After the modification required by paragraph (j) is done, do the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the intervals specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) For Model 328-100 airplanes: Within 25,000 flight cycles after accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) For Model 328-300 airplanes: Within 20,000 flight cycles after accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Repair (l) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight contact 328 Support Services GmbH for repair instructions and do the repair using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). Inspections Accomplished According to Previous Issues of Service Bulletins (m) Inspections accomplished before the effective date of this AD according to Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 or Dornier Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015, both Revision 1, both dated May 8, 2008, as applicable, are considered acceptable for compliance with the inspection requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD. Report (n) At the applicable times specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD: Send 328 Support Services GmbH a report of findings (both positive and negative) found during each inspection required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) 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 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. (1) For any inspection done on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the inspection. (2) 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: EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0194R1, dated March 10, 2011, corrected March 22, 2011, gives credit for eddy current inspections conducted in accordance with the maintenance review board tasks. We are not giving credit for those inspections. Other FAA AD Provisions (o) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 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: A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (4) Special Flight Permits: Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (l) of this AD can be done if the following conditions are met: (i) The initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be accomplished. (ii) If a crack indication is less than or equal to 12.5 mm (0.49 inch), the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, concurs with issuance of the special flight permits. Related Information (p) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0194R1, dated March 10, 2011, corrected March 22, 2011, and the service bulletins listed in table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Bulletins Service Bulletin Revision Date 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 2 May 20, 2008. 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 2 May 20, 2008. 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-57-481 1 October 15, 2009. 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328J-57-230 1 October 15, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (q) You must use the service information contained in table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3—All Material Incorporated by Reference Service Bulletin Revision Date 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-57-037 2 May 20, 2008. 328 Support Services Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-57-015 2 May 20, 2008. 328 Support Services Service Bulletin SB-328-57-481 1 October 15, 2009. 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328J-57-230 1 October 15, 2009. (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. (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 August 19, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-22032 Filed 9-19-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P