2020-10-03: Wing Attach Hinge Fitting

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2020-10-03 Weatherly Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-21121; Docket No. FAA-2018-0833; Product Identifier 2018-CE-031-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective June 15, 2020. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Weatherly Aircraft Company (Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B-TG, and 620TP airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 5740, Wing AttachHinge Fitting. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on the center wing front spar lower hinge bracket. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracks on the wing hinge brackets and pin assemblies. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the wing front and rear spar lower hinge brackets and lead to in-flight separation of the wing with consequent loss of control of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Detailed Inspection \n\n\n\t(1) Within 3 months after June 15, 2020 (the effective date of this AD) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 years, inspect each center and outer wing spar and spar cap, wing hinge bracket, and hardware for corrosion and cracks by following paragraphs 7 through 22 under the Detailed Inspection section in Weatherly 201/ 620 Service Bulletin SB-201/620-18001, Revision C, datedMay 21, 2018 (Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C), except this AD does not require you to contact Weatherly. \n\t(2) Serial numbers (S/N) 1155 and 1558 have already had the initial detailed inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and only the 5-year repetitive detailed inspections are required for these airplanes. \n\t(3) Any repair or replacement of parts with corrosion and any replacement of parts with a crack as specified in paragraphs 7 through 13 under the Detailed Inspection section in Weatherly SB- 201/620-18001, Revision C, is required before further flight. \n\n((Page 27670)) \n\n(h) Visual Inspection \n\n\n\tWithin 12 months after the initial detailed inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, visually inspect each forward and rear wing hinge bracket attachment pin, bolt, removed cap, spacer, and hardware for corrosion by following paragraphs 4 through 7 under the Visual Inspection section in Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C. Any additional inspection, repair, and replacement of parts with corrosion as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 under the Visual Inspection section of Weatherly SB-201/620-18001, Revision C, is required before further flight. You may perform a detailed inspection in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD instead of any visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD. \n\n(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. \n\t(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking aprincipal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. \n\n(j) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Roger Durbin, Senior Engineer, Airframe Section, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, California 90712; phone: (562) 627-5233; fax: (562) 627-5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov. \n\n(k) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Weatherly 201/620 Service Bulletin SB-201/620-18001, Revision C, dated May 21, 2018. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For Weatherly Aircraft Company service information identified in this AD, contact WeatherlyAircraft Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60622-3152; telephone: (424) 772- 1812; email: garybeck@cox.net. \n\t(4) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. \n\t(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on May 1, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-09938 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 am) \n\tBILLING CODE 4910-13-P