2022-19-11: Aileron Control System

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-19-11 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39-22180; Docket No. FAA-2022-1162; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01087-A. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 30, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Model P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers (S/N) up to 345 inclusive, and S/N 348, 352, 353, 355, and 357, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2710, Aileron Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct screws of excessive length installed on the ceiling panel covering the aileron control assembly, which could cause the aileron control rod to become jammed, cracked, or damaged. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in unintended jamming of the aileron control assembly, the inability to use the aileron control surfaces, and loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection/Measurement Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, perform a detailed visual inspection of the aileron control assembly, part number 26-9-1502-000, for cracks and damage (including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes) and measure the length of the screws installed on the ceiling cover panel. (1) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack or damage (including missing paint, nicks, or scrapes) is found on the aileron control rod assembly, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the FAA; the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Tecnam's Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any screws installed on the ceiling cover panel do not match the limits specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, before further flight, replace that screw with the correct screw identified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) If blind rivet nuts are installed on the ceiling panel covering the aileron control assembly, then the correct panel screw would be 12mm in length with part number UNI7689-3-12. (ii) If blind rivet nuts are not installed on the ceiling panel covering the aileron control assembly, then the correct panel screw would be equal to or less than 10mm in length with part number UNI6594-2.9-9.5. Note to paragraph (g): Tecnam Service Bulletin 574-CS-Edition 1, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2022, contains information related to this subject. (h) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are prohibited. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in § 39.19. In accordance with § 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 International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD or email to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Additional Information (1) Refer to EASA AD 2022-0167, dated August 11, 2022, for related information. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1162. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A., Airworthiness Office Via S. D'acquisto 62, 80042 Boscotrecase, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538; email: technical.support@tecnam.com; website: tecnam.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued on September 8, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-19934 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P