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[Proposed Rules]               
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-0372; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-164-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

 
Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., 
(CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This 
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to 
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The 
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    On 23 November 2006, Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) Nr. 
(number) 2006-0351-E was published requiring an inspection to be 
performed on C-212 aeroplanes having been used for Maritime Patrol 
or other similar low altitude operations, due to the fact that, 
after initial examination of the evidences of a recent C-212 
Maritime Patrol aircraft accident, cracks had been found in the 
centre wing lower skin at STA Y=1030. At the time of the accident, 
the aircraft had accumulated 17,000 flight hours and 7,300 flight 
cycles. The cracks were suspected to be caused by fatigue.
    A more detailed examination in the laboratory, led to think that 
the initiation of the fatigue cracks was produced by fretting, and 
EAD 2006-0365-E, superseding EAD

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2006-0351-E, was published on 4 December 2006 to address the new 
situation.
    Further examination in the laboratory has allowed to establish 
that crack initiation was due to fatigue and the fretting was 
posterior.
    The above mentioned cracks, if not timely detected, could lead 
to reduced structural integrity of the aircraft.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the 
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 1, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
 Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
; or in person at the Docket Operations office 

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 
telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-0372; 
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-164-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov
 including any personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On February 16, 2007, we issued AD 2007-05-01, Amendment 39-14962 
(72 FR 8610, February 27, 2007). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) 2007-0108-E, dated April 18, 
2007 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    On 23 November 2006, Emergency Airworthiness Directive Nr. 
(number) 2006-0351-E was published, requiring an inspection to be 
performed on C-212 aeroplanes having been used for Maritime Patrol 
or other similar low altitude operations, due to the fact that, 
after initial examination of the evidences of a recent C-212 
Maritime Patrol aircraft accident, cracks had been found in the 
centre wing lower skin at STA Y=1030. At the time of the accident, 
the aircraft had accumulated 17,000 flight hours and 7,300 flight 
cycles. The cracks were suspected to be caused by fatigue.
    A more detailed examination in the laboratory, led to think that 
the initiation of the fatigue cracks was produced by fretting, and 
EAD 2006-0365-E, superseding EAD 2006-0351-E, was published on 4 
December 2006 to address the new situation.
    Further examination in the laboratory has allowed to establish 
that crack initiation was due to fatigue and the fretting was 
posterior. Additionally, given that some operators were reporting 
difficulties in performing the required inspections, a new procedure 
has been defined using High Frequency Eddy Currents. Finally, an 
inspection interval has been established to make the required 
inspections repetitive in the interim until a definitive solution is 
available.
    The subject element is identified in Ref. 1 (CASA C-212 
Supplemental Inspection Document (SID) C-212-PV-02-SID) as a 
Principal Structural Element (PSE) with No. 57.212.06 and requested 
to be inspected at a threshold of 20,000 landings (subject to some 
operational constraints defined in Ref. 1) in accordance with the 
inspection method and sequence described in Ref. 2 (CASA C-212 
Supplemental Inspection Procedures (SIP) C-212-PV-02-SIP), Section 
57-10-03.
    Ref. 1 document was made mandatory by DGAC-Spain Airworthiness 
directive Nr. 02/88 (current status of that AD is revision 3, dated 
4 February 2004).
    Inspection threshold as per AD 02/88 Rev. 3 remains valid and 
relevant inspections have to be performed in addition to the 
requirements of this Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD).
    The above mentioned cracks, if not timely detected, could lead 
to reduced structural integrity of the aircraft. This EAD [which 
supersedes EASA EAD 2006-0365-E], is intended to ensure that no 
other C-212 aircraft could be affected by this problem, by mandating 
a one time inspection of the subject area and a repetitive 
inspection thereafter, until the moment a definitive design solution 
will be available, in accordance with the requirements under the 
paragraph ``Compliance'' of this EAD.
    An additional inspection procedure, by using High Frequency Eddy 
Currents, has been introduced, which should be able to detect cracks 
with higher reliability.

The corrective action includes repetitive inspections for cracks, and 
repair if necessary.

    We clarified the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) 
and (f)(2)(i) of the existing AD to specify those times in terms of a 
threshold (e.g., 5,600 total flight hours, 2,400 total landings) and a 
grace period (e.g., within 6 months), whichever is latest. You may 
obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    EADS-CASA has issued All Operator Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated 
March 20, 2007. The actions described in this service information are 
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making

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these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the 
information provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 33 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 
it would take about 8 work-hours per product to comply with the basic 
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $21,120, or $640 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14962 (72 FR 
8610, February 27, 2007) and adding the following new AD:

Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA): Docket No. FAA-2007-0372; 
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-164-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by February 1, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) The proposed AD supersedes AD 2007-05-01, Amendment 39-
14962.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., (CASA) 
Model C-212 airplanes; all series, all serial numbers; certificated 
in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57: Wings.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:

    On 23 November 2006, Emergency Airworthiness Directive Nr. 
(number) 2006-0351-E was published, requiring an inspection to be 
performed on C-212 aeroplanes having been used for Maritime Patrol 
or other similar low altitude operations, due to the fact that, 
after initial examination of the evidences of a recent C-212 
Maritime Patrol aircraft accident, cracks had been found in the 
centre wing lower skin at STA Y=1030. At the time of the accident, 
the aircraft had accumulated 17,000 flight hours and 7,300 flight 
cycles. The cracks were suspected to be caused by fatigue.
    A more detailed examination in the laboratory, led to think that 
the initiation of the fatigue cracks was produced by fretting, and 
EAD 2006-0365-E, superseding EAD 2006-0351-E, was published on 4 
December 2006 to address the new situation.
    Further examination in the laboratory has allowed to establish 
that crack initiation was due to fatigue and the fretting was 
posterior. Additionally, given that some operators were reporting 
difficulties in performing the required inspections, a new procedure 
has been defined using High Frequency Eddy Currents. Finally, an 
inspection interval has been established to make the required 
inspections repetitive in the interim until a definitive solution is 
available.
    The subject element is identified in Ref. 1 (CASA C-212 
Supplemental Inspection Document (SID) C-212-PV-02-SID) as a 
Principal Structural Element (PSE) with No. 57.212.06 and requested 
to be inspected at a threshold of 20,000 landings (subject to some 
operational constraints defined in Ref. 1) in accordance with the 
inspection method and sequence described in Ref. 2 (CASA C-212 
Supplemental Inspection Procedures (SIP) C-212-PV-02-SIP), Section 
57-10-03.
    Ref. 1 document was made mandatory by DGAC-Spain Airworthiness 
directive Nr. 02/88 (current status of that AD is revision 3, dated 
4 February 2004).
    Inspection threshold as per AD 02/88 Rev. 3 remains valid and 
relevant inspections have to be performed in addition to the 
requirements of this Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD).
    The above mentioned cracks, if not timely detected, could lead 
to reduced structural integrity of the aircraft. This EAD [which 
supersedes EASA EAD 2006-0365-E], is intended to ensure that no 
other C-212 aircraft could be affected by this problem, by mandating 
a one time inspection of the subject area and a repetitive 
inspection thereafter, until the moment a definitive design solution 
will be available, in accordance with the requirements under the 
paragraph ``Compliance'' of this EAD.
    An additional inspection procedure, by using High Frequency Eddy 
Currents, has been introduced, which should be able to detect cracks 
with higher reliability.
The corrective action includes repetitive inspections for cracks, 
and repair if necessary.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-05-01:

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For airplanes used for maritime operations and all other 
airplanes on which the operator cannot positively determine that the 
airplanes have not been flown more than ten percent of flights at 
altitudes below 3,000 feet as of March 14, 2007 (the effective date 
of AD 2007-05-01): Perform a Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) and a 
complementary NDI for cracks at the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), or (f)(1)(iii) of this AD. Do the 
inspections as defined in EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 212-018, 
Revision 1, dated December 1, 2006; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 
2007. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 2 may be 
used. -

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, the term ``maritime 
operations'' is defined as airplanes which are used for monitoring 
certain areas of water.


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    (i) For airplanes having accumulated 5,600 flight hours or less, 
and 2,400 landings or less as of March 14, 2007: Perform the 
inspections before the accumulation of 5,600 total flight hours, or 
before the accumulation of 2,400 total landings, or within 6 months 
after March 14, 2007, whichever occurs latest.
    (ii) For airplanes having accumulated more than 5,600 flight 
hours but less than or equal to 8,000 flight hours, or more than 
2,400 landings but less than or equal to 3,600 landings, as of March 
14, 2007: Perform the inspections before the accumulation of 200 
flight hours or 100 landings after March 14, 2007, whichever occurs 
first.
    (iii) For airplanes having accumulated more than 8,000 flight 
hours or more than 3,600 landings as of March 14, 2007: Perform the 
inspections within 14 days after March 14, 2007.
    (2) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph 
(f)(1) of this AD: Perform the NDIs at the applicable time specified 
in paragraph (f)(2)(i), (f)(2)(ii), or (f)(2)(iii) of this AD. Do 
the inspections as defined in EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 212-018, 
Revision 1, dated December 1, 2006; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 
2007. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 2 may be 
used.
    (i) For airplanes having accumulated 10,000 total flight hours 
or less, and 10,000 total landings or less as of March 14, 2007: 
Perform the inspections before the accumulation of 10,000 total 
flight hours, or before the accumulation of 10,000 total landings, 
or within 6 months after March 14, 2007, whichever occurs latest.
    (ii) For airplanes having accumulated more than 10,000 flight 
hours but less than or equal to 15,000 flight hours, or more than 
10,000 landings but less than or equal to 15,000 landings, as of 
March 14, 2007: Perform the inspections before the accumulation of 
200 flight hours or 100 landings after March 14, 2007, whichever 
occurs first.
    (iii) For airplanes having accumulated more than 15,000 flight 
hours or more than 15,000 landings as of March 14, 2007: Perform the 
inspections within 14 days after March 14, 2007.

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance

    (g) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that 
have accumulated 5,600 flight hours or less, and 2,400 landings or 
less as of the effective date of this AD: Perform the inspections at 
the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this 
AD. Do the inspections as defined in EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 
212-018, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2007.
    (i) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1)(i)(A) and (g)(1)(i)(B) of this AD: Perform a high frequency 
eddy current (HFEC) NDI for cracks.
    (A) Within 200 flight hours or 100 landings after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (B) Before the accumulation of 5,600 total flight hours or 2,400 
total landings, whichever occurs first.
    (ii) Repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and 
(g)(1)(i) of this AD before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight 
hours or 3,600 total landings, whichever occurs first, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours or 250 
landings, whichever occurs first.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that 
have accumulated more than 5,600 flight hours but less than or equal 
to 8,000 flight hours, or more than 2,400 landings but less than or 
equal to 3,600 landings, as of the effective date of this AD: 
Perform the inspections at the times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. Do the inspections as defined 
in EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated March 
20, 2007.
    (i) Within 200 flight hours or 100 landings after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a HFEC NDI for 
cracks.
    (ii) Within 600 flight hours or 250 landings, whichever occurs 
first, after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g)(2)(i) of 
this AD: Perform the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and 
(g)(2)(i) of this AD and repeat the inspections thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours or 250 landings, whichever 
occurs first.
    (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that 
are not subject to paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Perform 
the inspections at the times specified in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and 
(g)(3)(ii) of this AD. Do the inspections as defined in EADS-CASA 
All Operator Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2007.
    (i) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD: Perform 
a HFEC NDI for cracks.
    (ii) Within 600 flight hours or 250 landings, whichever occurs 
first, after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g)(3)(i) of 
this AD: Perform the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and 
(g)(3)(i) of this AD and repeat the inspections thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours or 250 landings, whichever 
occurs first.
    (4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD that 
have accumulated 10,000 flight hours or less, and 10,000 landings or 
less, as of the effective date of this AD: Perform the inspections 
at the times specified in paragraphs (g)(4)(i) and (g)(4)(ii) of 
this AD. Do the inspections as defined in EADS-CASA All Operator 
Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2007.
    (i) Within 200 flight hours or 100 landings after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a HFEC NDI for 
cracks.
    (ii) Repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(2) and 
(g)(4)(i) of this AD before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight 
hours or 15,000 total landings, whichever occurs first, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,500 flight hours or 4,500 
landings, whichever occurs first.
    (5) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD that 
have accumulated more than 10,000 flight hours but less than or 
equal to 15,000 flight hours, or more than 10,000 landings but less 
than or equal to 15,000 landings, as of the effective date of this 
AD: Perform the inspections at the time specified in paragraphs 
(g)(5)(i) and (g)(5)(ii) of this AD. Do the inspections as defined 
in EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated March 
20, 2007.
    (i) Within 200 flight hours or 100 landings after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a HFEC NDI for 
cracks.
    (ii) Within 4,500 flight hours or 4,500 landings, whichever 
occurs first, after doing the inspection required by paragraph 
(g)(5)(i) of this AD: Perform the inspections required by paragraphs 
(f)(2) and (g)(5)(i) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter 
at intervals not to exceed 4,500 flight hours or 4,500 landings, 
whichever occurs first.
    (6) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD that 
are not subject to paragraph (g)(4) or (g)(5) of this AD: Perform 
the inspections at the time specified in paragraphs (g)(6)(i) and 
(g)(6)(ii) of this AD. Do the inspections as defined in EADS-CASA 
All Operator Letter 212-018, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2007.
    (i) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD: Perform 
a HFEC NDI for cracks.
    (ii) Within 4,500 flight hours or 4,500 landings, whichever 
occurs first, after doing the inspection required by paragraph 
(g)(6)(i) of this AD: Perform the inspections required by paragraphs 
(f)(2) and (g)(6)(i) of this AD, and repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,500 flight hours or 4,500 
landings, whichever occurs first.
    (7) If any crack or loose rivet is detected during any 
inspection required by this AD, before further flight, repair using 
a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). Within 30 days after 
cracks are detected, or within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, send a detailed report of the first 
inspection findings (both positive and negative) of the inspections 
required by paragraph (f) of this AD to EADS-CASA for evaluation at 
the following address: EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft 
Division, Integrated Customer Services, Technical Services, Avenida 
de Aragon 404, 28022-Madrid, Spain; telephone 34-91-624-6306; fax 
34-91-585-5505; E-mail: MTA, TechnicalService@casa.eads.net. In any 
case, a confirmation of the accomplishment of this inspection is 
required to be sent to EADS-CASA.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows:
    (1) Compliance Time: For certain airplanes, the compliance time 
required by the MCAI or service information for performing the HFEC 
inspections is before further flight; however, to avoid 
inadvertently grounding airplanes, this AD requires performing those 
inspections within 14 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Repair: Although the MCAI or service information does not 
include a repair procedure for cracking, this AD requires the repair 
of any cracking per the FAA or EASA (or its delegated agent).

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International

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Branch, ANM-116, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information 
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2007-
0108-E, dated April 18, 2007, and EADS-CASA All Operator Letter 212-
018, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2007, for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 19, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-25481 Filed 12-31-07; 8:45 am]

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