2010-24-10: Flight Controls.

2010-24-10 CENTRAIR: Amendment 39-16529; Docket No. FAA-2010-0735; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-030-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 5, 2011. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: Damages to the rudder bar locking adjustment tube of a non- reinforced version have been reported to Soci[eacute]t[eacute] Nouvelle (SN) Centrair. This tube had been reinforced in 1984 with a modification. Gliders produced before the introduction of this modification have not been systematically retrofitted. In case of rudder bar locking adjustment tube breaking in flight when adjusting the rudder pedals position, it might interfere with the rudder pedals which could lead to rudder jam or a restricted rudder movement and consequently, to reduced control of the sailplane. For the reason described above, this AD requires inspecting the rudder bar locking adjustment tube and, if necessary, replacing it. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions in accordance with Soci[eacute]t[eacute] Nouvelle Centrair Service Bulletin No. 101-29, dated July 30, 2009: (1) Within the next 30 days after January 5, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the rudder bar locking adjustment tube to determine if it has been reinforced and to determine if it has been damaged. (2) If the results of the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD show that the rudder bar locking adjustment tube has not been reinforced and is not damaged, replace it with a reinforced rudder bar locking adjustment tube, part number (P/N) $Y186A, at the next scheduled maintenance event after January 5, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) but no later than 12 months after January 5, 2011 (the effective date of this AD). (3) If the results of the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD show that the rudder bar locking adjustment tube has not been reinforced but is damaged, replace it with a reinforced rudder bar locking adjustment tube, P/N $Y186A, before further flight. 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 Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090. Beforeusing any approved AMOC on any glider 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2010-0099, dated May 26, 2010; and Soci[eacute]t[eacute] Nouvelle Centrair Service Bulletin No. 101-29, dated July 30, 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Soci[eacute]t[eacute] Nouvelle Centrair Service Bulletin No. 101-29, dated July 30, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unlessthe 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 Soci[eacute]t[eacute] Nouvelle CENTRAIR, Aerodome--36300 Le Blanc, France; telephone: +33 (0)254 370796; fax: +33 (0)54. 374864; Internet: http://www.societe.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html.