Airworthiness directives › 97-20-14
AD 97-20-14 Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., MU- 2B Series Airplanes
Models named: MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20, MU- 2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-2B-26A, MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU-2B-36. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Models MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20, MU- 2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-2B-26A, MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU-2B-36, MU-2B-36A, MU-2B-40, and MU-2B-60 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 request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) 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.
Compliance
Required within the next 24 hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To decrease the chance of icing-related incidents or accidents of the affected airplanes due to pilot error, accomplish the following: (a) Incorporate the following into the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM): ``On or after November 15, 1997, no person may serve as pilot- in-command (PIC) of a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane in a flight into known or forecast icing conditions, unless the PIC has received the following training since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the scheduled flight: FAA-approved Biennial Icing Awareness Training (IAT), Mitsubishi Training Video No. YET-97336. This eight-hour training became available September 22, 1997, and is provided by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at no cost, as part of the Mitsubishi Systems Review (MSR) program. To sign up for the planned training schedules or to arrange training at a more convenient time and location, contact Mitsubishi at (972) 980-5001. Training is also available at the Flight Safety International (Houston) and Reese Howell Enterprises training facilities. Mitsubishi will provide pilot log book endorsements upon the completion of this training. Please note that all operators of the affected airplanes must initiate action to notify and ensure that flight crewmembers are aware of this requirement.'' (b) Inserting a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section of the AFM accomplishes the intent of this AD. (c) Incorporating the AFM insert, as required by this AD, may be performed by the owner/operator of the affected airplane provided he/she holds at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7). Accomplishment of this action must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.11). (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, Aircraft Certification Service, 1201 Walnut, suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Operations Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Small Airplane Directorate. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Small Airplane Directorate. (e) Information related to this AD may be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. (f) This amendment (39-10150) becomes effective on October 17, 1997. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 26, 1997. Henry A. Armstrong, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 97-26107 Filed 10-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U
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