2005-11-07: Bottom fuselage cover (belly fairing) and the firewall

2005-11-07 Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und Vertriebs-GmbH: Amendment 39-14109; Docket No. FAA-2005-20588; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE- 11-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on July 18, 2005. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial numbers (1) Group A: (i) EA 300 (ii) EA 300S (iii) EA 300L (iv) EA 300/200 0 through 67. 0 through 31. 0 through 167, 168 through 170 (or converted to 1168 through 1170), 1171, 172 (or converted to 1172), 173 (or converted to 1173), and 1174 through 1181. 0 through 31. (2) Group B: EA 300, EA 300S, EA 300L, and EA 300/200. All. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent fuel from flowing behind the firewall in the case of a fuel leak. This could result in an in-flight fire, which could cause loss of the airplane and crew. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) For airplanes listed in Group A of paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: Seal with firewall sealant the gaps between the bottom fuselage cover (belly fairing) and the firewall. Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 calendar months after July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, unless already done. Follow EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertriebs-GmbH Service Bulletin No. 300 4 04, Issue: A, dated May 25, 2004. (2) For airplanes listed in Group B of paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: Whenever you install the bottom fuselage cover (belly fairing), do the sealing procedure required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. As of July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whenever you install the bottom fuselage cover (belly fairing). Follow EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertriebs-GmbH Service Bulletin No. 300 4 04, Issue: A, dated May 25, 2004. May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? (f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: 816-329-4146; facsimile: 816-329-4090. Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject (g) German AD Number D-2004-489, dated November 11, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertriebs-GmbH Service Bulletin No. 300-4-04, Issue: A, dated May 25, 2004. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this service information, contact EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertriebs-GmbH, Schwarze Heide 21, 46569 Hunxe, Germany; telephone: 011-011-49-2858-9137-30; facsimile: 49-2858-9137-30. To review copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL- 401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-20588; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-11-AD.