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2005-22-14 GROB-WERKE: Amendment 39-14358; Docket No. FAA-2005- 21998; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-40-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on December 19, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Model G120A airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
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 detect, correct, and prevent chafing of the cables against the rear lip of the tray that holds the switch panels. Chafing of the electrical cables could result in smoke or fire in the cockpit.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect for:
(i) Any signs of chafing damage to the attachment cables of switches below the switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel;
(ii) Any damaged switch on switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel; and
(iii) Any damaged (that is, sharp) edge of the support tray for the attachment cables of switches below the switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel.
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 19, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done.
Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121 065, dated July 1, 2005
(2) Correct any damage found as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD:.
(i) If you find any signs of chafing damage to the attachment cables of switches below the switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel, replace the attachment cables;
(ii) If you find any damaged switch below the switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel, replace the switch; and
(iii) If you find any damaged (that is, sharp) edge on the support tray for the attachment cables of switches below the switch panels of the left-hand instrument panel, grind off any sharp edges and clean thoroughly.
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121 065, dated July 1, 2005.
(3) Apply anti-rub (padding strips to the edge of the support tray for the attachment cables of switches below the switch panels of the lefthand instrument panel.
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. This modification is required even if damage is not found during the inspections.
Follow GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121 065, dated July 1, 2005.
May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may requesta 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, FAA, 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-2005-242, effective date: July 1, 2005, 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 GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-065, dated July 1, 2005. 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 GROB Luft-und Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: 011 49 8268 998139; facsimile: 011 49 8268 998200. 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-2005-21998; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-40-AD.
