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AD 2013-23-19 Airworthiness Directives; XtremeAir GmbH Airplanes
Models named: XA42. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 airplanes, all serial numbers, that: (1) Are certificated in any category; and (2) have engine mount part number (P/N) XA42-7120-151 (manufactured by Szel-Tech), all serial numbers up to and including 036, installed.
Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD. (1) Before further flight after November 25, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) inspect the welds on the engine mount part number (P/N) XA42-7120-151 (manufactured by Szel-Tech) for cracks following the Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-2013-008, Ausgabe (English translation: Version) A.03, dated October 25, 2013. The replacement required in paragraph (f)(2) or (f)(3) of this AD may be done instead of the inspection provided it is done before further flight. (2) If, during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, a crack is found, before further flight, replace the engine mount following the Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-2013-008, Ausgabe (English translation: Version) A.03, dated October 25, 2013. (3) Unless the engine mount P/N XA42-7120-151 is replaced with a serviceable part as specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, within the next 10 hours TIS after November 25, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), replace the engine mount following the Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-2013-008, Ausgabe (English translation: Version) A.03, dated October 25, 2013. Acrobatic flight is prohibited during these 10 hours.
Required actions
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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov . 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.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in a weld seam between the lower left landing gear attachment bearing and the lower engine mount to the firewall attachment plate. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine mounts, which could cause reduced structural integrity of the airplane and could result in engine separation.
Affected ADs
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