2003-03-13: Acrobatic and Utility Category Operational Time

2003-03-13 MORAVAN A.S.: Amendment 39-13037; Docket No. 2000-CE-05-AD. (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD affects Model Z-242L airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category. (b) Who must comply with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate any of the airplanes identified in paragraph (a) of this AD must comply with this AD. (c) What problem does this AD address? The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the wing due to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result in a wing separating from the airplane with consequent loss of airplane control. (d) What actions must I accomplish to address this problem? To address this problem, you must establish a technical service life and restrict Acrobatic and Utility category operations. This must be done by accomplishing the following, as applicable: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) You must annotate Acrobatic and Utility category operational time in the logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either of these categories at any time during a flight, you must annotate the total time for that flight in the Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate. 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) may annotate the logbook. As of the March 21, 2003 (the effective date of this AD). This is specified in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/37a (Z 142C/17a), Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000; and Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a (Z 142C/18a), dated October 31, 2000. (2) If you have an airplane with a serial number in the range of 0001 through 0656 that does not have strengthened wings installed (both left and right wings) in accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a-Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, accomplish the following:. (i) Insert the following information into the Limitations Section of theAirplane Flight Manual (AFM): "Do not operate in the Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the Normal category only." (ii) Replace both wings with the following part numbers: (A) L 242.2100 left-hand wing; and (B) L 242.2200 right-hand wing AFM incorporation: Upon the accumulation of 190 hours time-in-service (TIS) in the Acrobatic category and/or Utility category or on or before June 10, 2003 (90 days after the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later; and Replacement: Upon the accumulation of 3,500 hours TIS in all operations or within the next 50 hours TIS in all operations after March 21, 2003 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. AFM incorporation: 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) may accomplish this AFM insertion of this AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with these portions of the AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). This operational restriction is referenced in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/37a (Z 142C/17a), Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000. Replacement: In accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a-Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000. (3) If you have an airplane with a serial number of 0657 or higher or one in the range of 0001 through 0656 that has strengthened wings (both left and right) installed in accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a-Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, accomplish the following:. (i) Insert the following information into the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM): "Do not operate in the Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the Normal category only." (ii) Replace both wings with the following part numbers: (A) L 242.2100 left-hand wing; and (B) L 242.2200 right-hand wing AFM incorporation: Upon the accumulation of 450 hours (TIS)in the Acrobatic category and/or Utility category or on or before June 10, 2003 (90 days after the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later; and Replacement: Upon the accumulation of 5,500 hours TIS in all operations or within the next 50 hours TIS after March 21, 2003 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. You must maintain the AFM requirement until replacement of the wings. AFM incorporation: 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) may accomplish this AFM insertion of this AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with these portions of the AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). This operational restriction is referenced in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a (Z 142C/18a), dated October 31, 2000. Replacement: In accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a-Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000. (4) Only install a wing with a part number of L 242.2100 left-hand wing or L 242.2200 right-hand wing. As of March 21, 2003 (the effective date of this AD). Not applicable. (5) When you install new wings (both left and right) on your airplane, the AFM and replacement requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this AD apply. AFM incorporation: Upon the accumulation of 450 hours TIS in the Acrobatic category and/or Utility category; and Replacement: Upon the accumulation of 5,500 hours TIS in all operations. See paragraph (d)(3) of this AD. (e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? You may use an alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance time if: (1) Your alternative method of compliance provides an equivalent level of safety; and (2) The Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate, approves your alternative. Submit your request through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, 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 you have not eliminated the unsafe condition, specific actions you propose to address it. (f) Where can I get information about any already-approved alternative methods of compliance? Contact Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; facsimile: (816) 329-4090. (g) What if I need to fly the airplane to another location to comply with this AD? The FAA can issue a special flight permit under sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate your airplane to a location where you can accomplish the requirements of this AD. (h) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by reference? The replacements required by this AD must be done in accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a-Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get copies from Moravan, Inc., 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech Republic; telephone: +420 67 767 3940; facsimile: +420 67 792 2103. You may view copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in Czech Republic AD Number CAA-AD-T-099/2000R1, dated June 28, 2001. (i) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment becomes effective on March 21, 2003.