2003-17-02: Fuel selector valve

2003-17-02 Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-13275; Docket No. 2003-CE-14-AD. (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD affects Models EA-300/200, EA-300L, and EA-300S 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 detect and correct fuel leakage in the wings, which could lead to structural damage of the wings and possible reduced structural margins. Reduced structural margins could lead to eventual structural failure. (d) What actions must I accomplish to address this problem? To address this problem, you must accomplish the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) For all affected airplanes, inspect the fuel selector valve for leakage. Within the next 100 hours time-in-service(TIS) after October 10, 2003 (the effective date of this AD), unless already accomplished. In accordance with EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Service Letter No. 300-09-02, Issue: A, dated September 19, 2002, and the applicable airplane maintenance manual. (2) For all affected airplanes, if any leakage is found during the inspection required by this AD, repair the damage. Prior to further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (d)(1) of this AD, unless already accomplished. In accordance with the applicable airplane maintenance manual. (3) For all affected airplanes, inspect the external wing for structural damage: (i) Cracks (ii) Delamination (iii) Fuel leakage Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after October 10, 2003 (the effective date of this AD), unless already accomplished. In accordance with the applicable airplane maintenance manual. (4) For all affected airplanes, if any cracks, delamination, or fuel leakage is found during the inspection required by this AD, accomplish the following: (i) obtain a repair scheme from the manufacturer; (ii) incorporate this repair scheme; and (iii) accomplish any follow-up actions as directed by the FAA. Prior to further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (d)(3) of this AD, unless already accomplished. In accordance with a repair scheme obtained from EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken, D-46569 Hu nxe, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: (0 28 58) 91 37-00; facsimile: (0 28 58) 91 37-30. Obtain this repair scheme through the FAA at the address specified in paragraph (e) of this AD. (e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? To use an alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance time, use the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Send these requests to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; facsimile: (816) 329-4090. (f) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by reference? Actions required by this AD must be done in accordance with EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Service Letter No. 300-09-02, Issue: A, dated September 19, 2002. 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 EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH, Flugplatz Dinslaken, D-46569 Hunxe, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: (0 28 58) 91 37-00; facsimile: (0 28 58) 91 37-30. 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. (g) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment becomes effective on October 10, 2003.