2006-20-13: Main wing spars

2006-20-13 Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.: Amendment 39-14783 Docket No. FAA-2006-25259; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-36-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 14, 2006. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all FA-200 series airplanes, certificated in any U.S. category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states that the aircraft manufacturer has identified field reports indicating corrosion of the flanges of the main wing spars. If not corrected, the corrosion could cause deterioration of wing strength. The MCAI requires creation of inspection holes, corrosion inspection of the flange of the wing spar, repair of corrosion if necessary and removal of the sealing compound. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the docket. Actions and Compliance (e) Unless already done, do the following except as stated in paragraph (f)below. (1) Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, carry out creation of inspection holes, corrosion inspection of the flange of the wing spar, repair of corrosion if necessary, and removal of the sealing compound in accordance with Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI) Service Bulletin (SB) No. 200-015, dated February 28, 2006. (2) Repetitively inspect the flange of the wing spar for corrosion at intervals not to exceed 5 years. Before further flight, repair corrosion, if necessary, in accordance with the SB. FAA AD Differences (f) The SB calls out contacting Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for a structural integrity evaluation if measured thickness exceeds minimum allowable limits or if corrosion is found on main spar flange in areas other than fuel tank bay. Per paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any corrective action in this aspect or any other aspect per this AD must be FAA-approved before returning the airplane to service. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Return to Airworthiness: When complying with this AD, perform FAA-approved corrective actions before returning the product to an airworthy condition. (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 (h) This AD is related to Japan Civil Aviation Bureau AD TCD- 6832-2006, Date of Issue: April 10, 2006, which references Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. SB No. 200-015, dated February 28, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. SB No. 200-015, dated February 28, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd., AEROSPACE COMPANY, 1-11 YOUNAN 1 CHOME UTSUNOMIYA TOCHIGI, JAPAN 320-8564; telephone: +81-28-684-7253; facsimile: +81-28-684-7260. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.