2007-09-08: Quick release pin

2007-09-08 Vulcanair S.p.A. (Type certificate No. A31EU formerly held by Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A.): Amendment 39- 15040; Docket No. FAA-2007-27208; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE- 010-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Models P68C, P68 Observer 2, and P68TC Observer airplanes, serial numbers 412 through 424 (except 418), 429, 434, and 435, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 51: Structures. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: The backrest recline of pilot and copilot seats requires the removal of a "quick release pin'' not correctly indicated in the AFM and not ready detectable by the passengers. Moreover the operation of removal the device is difficult. This cause difficulty or disables the access to the escapes of the cabin in case of emergency evacuation. Carry out the operational cheks/inspection/modification: --Kit SB 128/A-1 applicable to aircraft model P68C. Serial numbers (S/N) 429, 434 and 435 are excluded; --Kit SB 128/A-2 applicable only to P68C aircraft with S/N 429, 434 and 435; --Kit SB 128/B applicable to aircraft model P68 Observer 2; --Kit SB 128/C applicable to aircraft model P68TC Observer; called for by the referenced Service Bulletin, in accordance with the procedures in there specified, within the terms set forth under "COMPLIANCE'' of this AD. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions within 30 days after June 4, 2007 (the effective date of this AD): (1) For Model P68C airplanes, all serial numbers except 429, 434, and 435: Install Kit SB 128/A-1, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; (2) For Model P68C airplanes, serial numbers 429, 434, and 435: Install Kit SB 128/A-2 following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; (3) For Model P68 Observer 2 airplanes, all serial numbers: Install Kit SB 128/B, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004; or (4) For Model P68TC Observer airplanes, all serial numbers: Install Kit SB 128/C, following Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. 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: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace 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 approveAMOCs 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 (h) Refer to MCAI Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC), AD N. 2004-522, Rev. 0, dated December 20, 2004; and Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Variants Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 128, dated October 12, 2004, 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 Vulcanair S.p.A, Via G. Pascoli, 7, Casoria (Naples), 80026 Italy; telephone: +39 081 5918111; fax: +39 081 5918172; e-mail: info@vulcanair.com; Internet: http://www.vulcanair.com. (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 .