2006-23-04: Fuel system indicating system

2006-23-04 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Amendment 39-14816; Docket No. FAA-2006-26165; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-57-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 28, 2006. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model DA 40 airplanes equipped with Garmin G1000 supplemental type certificate (STC) SA01254WI, serial numbers 40.448 through 40.673, excluding 40.538, 40.590, 40.641, 40.642, 40.644, 40.651, 40.654, 40.655, and 40.699, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states that the aircraft manufacturer has identified that during production installation of the Garmin G1000 STC some parts of the installed fuel system indicating system were contaminated with particles from the manufacturing process. If not corrected, this may lead to improper engine operation, power loss or in-flight engine failure. The MCAI requires you todo a one time special inspection and recertification for the effected airplanes. Actions and Compliance (e) Prior to further flight, unless already done, inspect engine fuel system for possible contamination of fuel per Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 40-048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 2006; and Work Instruction WI-MSB- 40.048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 2006. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4145; 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (g) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive No.: 2006-0295-E, dated September 26, 2006; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB- 40-048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 2006; and Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH WorkInstruction WI-MSB-40.048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-40-048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 2006; and Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work instruction WI-MSB- 40.048/2, Revision 2, dated September 26, 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 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Strabe 2, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Germany; telephone +43 2622 26700; fax +43 2622 26780. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, 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/ibr-locations.html.