AD 96-09-08 Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes)

Makes named: aviat. Models named: S-2A, S-2B, S-2S. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes), all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use the authority provided in paragraph (d) of this AD to request approval from the FAA. This approval may address either no action, if the current configuration eliminates the unsafe condition, or different actions necessary to address the unsafe condition described in this AD. Such a request should include an assessment of the effect of the changed configuration on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no case does the presence of any modification, alteration, or repair remove any airplane from the applicability of this AD.

Required at the accumulation of 300 hours total time-in-service (TIS), or within the next 25 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS, unless already accomplished in accordance with AD 96-09-08, effective date May 20, 1996 and corresponding Aviat Service Bulletin (SB) No. 24, dated February 8, 1996. Note 2: The compliance time of this revised AD takes precedence over the compliance time stated in Aviat SB No. 24, dated March 20, 1996. To prevent cracking and subsequent failure of the longerons resulting in possible loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect (using a 10x magnifying glass) the longerons aft of the rear cabane struts for cracks in accordance with paragraphs 1.) through 5.) in the Aviat Service Bulletin (SB) No. 24, dated March 20, 1996. If cracks are found during any inspection required by this AD, prior to further flight, contact the Manager of the Denver Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) for an approved repair scheme. (b) Prior to further flight, repair any cracks found in accordance with the approved [[Page 35938]] repair scheme provided by the Denver ACO Manager. (c) Report the results of the initial inspection to the Manager of the Denver Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, 5440 Roslyn St., suite 133, Denver, Colorado, 80216, within 10 days of the inspection. The information provided should include airplane model number, serial number, registration number, location of cracks found, number of cracks, and total TIS. Reporting requirements have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget and assigned OMB control number 2120-0056. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Roger Caldwell, Project Engineer, FAA, Denver Aircraft Certification Office, 5440 Roslyn St., suite 133, Denver, Colorado, 80216. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Denver Aircraft Certification Office. Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Denver Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The inspections and repairs required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Aviat Aircraft Inc. Service Bulletin No. 24, dated March 20, 1996, or in accordance with Aviat Aircraft Inc. Service Bulletin No. 24, dated February 8, 1996, previously incorporated by reference in the Federal Register (61 FR 19540, May 2, 1996) and applicable to AD 96-09-08. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Aviat Aircraft Inc., The Airport-Box No. 1240, 672 South Washington Street, Afton, Wyoming, 83110. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment (39-9690) revises AD 96-09-08, Amendment 39- 9584. (g) This amendment (39-9690) becomes effective on July 26, 1996. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 25, 1996. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 96-17294 Filed 7-8-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P