AD 97-13-02 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 10002 Through 10287

Makes named: diamond. Models named: DA 20-A1. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model DA 20-A1 airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287, 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 request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished, except to those operators receiving this action by priority letter issued June 12, 1997, which made these actions effective immediately upon receipt. To prevent the pilot's shoe from becoming jammed between the rudder pedal and firewall which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, fabricate a placard in \1/8\-inch letters with the words ``SPINS PROHIBITED'', and install this placard in the airplane cabin within the pilot's clear view. (b) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, insert a copy of this priority letter AD into the limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). (c) Fabricating and installing the placard and inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM limitations section may be performed by the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), and must be entered into the airplane's records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. (d) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the rudder control pedal area in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Diamond Alert Service Bulletin No. DA20-53-01A, Rev. 0, dated June 5, 1997. (e) Accomplishing the modification in paragraph (d) of this AD eliminates the need for the placard and AFM limitations requirements specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD. (f) 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 this AD can be accomplished. (g) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager Chicago Aircraft Certification Office. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from Chicago Aircraft Certification Office. (h) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Diamond Aircraft Alert Service Bulletin No. DA20-53- 01A, Rev. 0, dated June 5, 1997. 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 Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London, Ontario, Canada N5V 1S2. 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. (i) This amendment (39-10062) becomes effective on July 14, 1997 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD 97-13-02, issued June 12, 1997, which contained the requirements of this amendment. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 26, 1997. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 97-17450 Filed 7-2-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P