2007-13-18: Nose Landing Gear (NLG) mounts

2007-13-18 SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale: Amendment 39-15122; Docket No. FAA-2007-27432; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-017-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 10, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Models TB 9, TB 10, and TB 200 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: The aim of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) is to introduce a new life limit for engine and Nose Landing Gear (NLG) mounts installed on EADS SOCATA TB 9, TB 10 and TB 200 airplanes, as defined in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the relevant Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM). This AD requires introduction of the new 10,000 Flight Hour life limit for engine and NLG mounts into the operator's maintenance program through the Revision 18 of the AMM. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, within the next 30 days after August 10, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), incorporate the life limits in the Airworthiness Limitations documents presented in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD into the FAA- approved maintenance program, as applicable. This may be done by updating the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) and inserting the following applicable revision. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do this action. Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (1) For Model TB 9 airplanes: Use SOCATA TB 9 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006,or later revision that incorporates the same life limit for the engine mount and NLG mount as the above referenced Revision 18; (2) For Model TB 10 airplanes: Use SOCATA TB 10 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006, or later revision that incorporates the same life limit for the engine mount and NLG mount as the above referenced Revision 18; or (3) For Model TB 200 airplanes: Use SOCATA TB 200 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006, or later revision that incorporates the same life limit for the engine mount and NLG mount as the above referenced Revision 18. 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, has the authority to approveAMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2007-0034, dated February 22, 2007; SOCATA TB 9 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006; SOCATA TB 10 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006; and SOCATA TB 200 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use SOCATA TB 9 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006; SOCATA TB 10 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 2006; and SOCATA TB 200 Model Maintenance Manual, 04, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated September 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 EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA AIRCRAFT, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 Airport Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax (954) 964-4141. (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 .