AD 98-12-10 Airworthiness Directives; Avions Mudry et Cie Model CAP 10B Airplanes

Models named: CAP 10B. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model CAP 10B 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 (e) 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. To prevent structural cracks in the wing spars, which could lead to loss of a wing and loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes having a serial number of 263 or lower, within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 23, 1993 (the effective date of AD 93-10-11, Amendment 39-8592), install a permanent inspection opening in each wing in accordance with the Technical Instructions section of Avions Mudry & Cie (Avions) Service Bulletin (SB) CAP 10B No. 16 (ATA 57-004), dated April 27, 1992. Note 2: The installation specified in paragraph (a) of this AD is incorporated during production for airplanes having a serial number of 264 or higher. (b) For all serial numbers, within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the last inspection required in accordance with AD 93-10-11, Amendment 39-8592, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS, inspect the upper and lower wing surfaces of both wing spars for cracks in accordance with Avions SB No. 15, CAP10B-57-003, Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996. (c) If any cracks are found, prior to further flight, repair the cracks with a repair scheme obtained from the manufacturer through the FAA Project Officer at the Small Airplane Directorate, 1201 Walnut, suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Note 3: The compliance times required in this AD take precedence over the compliance times stated in Avions SB No. 15, CAP10B-57-003, Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996. (d) 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. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 1201 Walnut, suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. (1) The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Small Airplane Directorate. (2) Alternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 93-10-11 are not considered approved as alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Note 4: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Small Airplane Directorate. (f) Questions or technical information related to Avions SB No. 15, CAP10B-57-003, Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996, and Avions SB CAP 10B No. 16 (ATA 57-004), dated April 27, 1992, should be directed to Avions Mudry & Cie, B.P. 214, 27300 Bernay, France; telephone: (33) 32 43 47 34; facsimile: (33) 32 43 47 90. This service information may be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. [[Page 31106]] (g) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Avions Mudry & Cie Service Bulletin CAP 10B No. 16 (ATA 57-004), dated April 27, 992. The inspections required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Avions Mudry & Cie Service Bulletin No. 15, CAP10B-57-003, Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996. (1) The incorporation by reference of Avions Mudry & Cie Service Bulletin No. 16 (ATA 57-004), dated April 27, 1992, was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 23, 1993 (58 FR 31342, June 2, 1993). (2) The incorporation by reference of Avions Mudry & Cie Service Bulletin No. 15, CAP10B-57-003, Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996, was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (3) Copies may be obtained from Avions Mudry & Cie, (c/o Akrotech), 9 route del'Aviation, Aerodrome, 21121 Darois, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional 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. Note 5: The subject of this AD is addressed in French AD 92- 240(A)R1, dated October 22, 1997. (h) This amendment supersedes AD 93-10-11, Amendment 39-8592. (i) This amendment becomes effective on July 17, 1998. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 29, 1998. Michael Gallagher, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-15085 Filed 6-5-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U