82 FR 24472 - Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)

Page Range		24472-24475
FR Document		2017-10406
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-11-12 for ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes (type certificate previously held by MORAVAN a.s.). This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) to impose new or more restrictive life limits on critical components. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0156; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD; 
Amendment 39-18877; AD 2017-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-11-12 for 
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes (type certificate previously 
held by MORAVAN a.s.). This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to 
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9, of 
the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) to 
impose

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new or more restrictive life limits on critical components. We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication as of June 5, 2003 (68 FR 
32629, June 2, 2003).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN 
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech 
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email: 
[email protected], Internet: http://www.zlinaircraft.eu. You may 
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-
242L airplanes (type certificate previously held by MORAVAN a.s.). That 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2017 (82 FR 
12305), and proposed to supersede AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68 
FR 32629, June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').
    Since we issued AD 2003-11-12, a revision to the airworthiness 
limitations chapter of the aircraft maintenance manual has been issued, 
and the State of Design airworthiness authority took AD action, as 
identified below.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No.: 2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L 
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are defined and published in 
Chapter 9 of Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L Maintenance Manual (MM)--
Volume I Document 003.021.1 (in Czech language) or in Chapter 9 of Z 
242 L MM--Volume I Document 003.22.1 (in English language). These 
instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued 
airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    Zlin Aircraft a.s. recently published Revision 22 to Chapter 9, 
Volume I, of the Z 242 L MM, introducing new and/or more restrictive 
limitations.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 
242 L MM Chapter 9, Volume I, at Revision 22.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR 51

    We reviewed Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, 
dated March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1 
Maintenance Manual-Vol. I., and Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory 
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 
2000. The revision to the Limitations sections introduces new and/or 
more restrictive safe life limits for the Model Z 242 airplane. The 
mandatory service bulletin describes procedures for annotating 
acrobatic and utility category operational time in the logbook. This 
service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 30 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the requirement to incorporate the new revision into the 
Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., 
maintenance manual). The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $85 per product.
    The above costs only account for the time to incorporate the 
document into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance 
program. These limitations will impose more restrictive life limits on 
some parts and provide new life limits for others. While the cost of 
these replacements could be expensive, they will only be required to 
operate the airplane past the established times. Ultimately, the 
estimated cost of replacing all life-limited parts could come close to 
the cost of the airplane. These life limits are necessary to continue 
to operate the airplane in an airworthy manner.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under

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Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR 
32629, June 2, 2003), and adding the following new AD:

2017-10-03 ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. (type certificate previously held by 
MORAVAN a.s.): Amendment 39-18877; Docket No. FAA-2017-0156; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 5, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR 32629, 
June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes, 
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to 
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9, 
of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). 
We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the wing due 
to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result in a wing separating 
from the airplane with consequent loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For all affected airplanes: As of March 21, 2003 (the 
effective date of AD 2003-03-13 (68 FR 4905, January 21, 2003) (``AD 
2003-03-13'')), annotate Acrobatic and Utility category operational 
time in the logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either of these 
categories at any time during a flight, annotate the total time for 
that flight in the Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate. Do 
the logbook annotation following the procedures in Moravan-
Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--
Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000; and Moravan Mandatory Service 
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator 
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by 
section 43.7 may do this action.
    (2) For airplane serial numbers 0001 through 0656 that do not 
have strengthened wings installed (both left and right side) in 
accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev. 
1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev. 2, dated April 15, 2003:
    (i) On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003 (the effective date 
of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic frequency information into 
the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) as 
specified in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1, 
April 15, 2003. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot 
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may do this action. Make 
an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with these 
portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
    (ii) On or before reaching 190 hours time-in-service in the 
Acrobatic category and/or Utility category or on or before 90 days 
after March 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-03-13), 
whichever occurs later, insert the following information into the 
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM): ``Do not 
operate in the Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the Normal 
category only.'' 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 accomplish this AFM insertion of this 
AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with 
these portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). This operational 
restriction is referenced in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory 
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 
2000.
    (3) For airplane serial numbers 0657 or higher or one in the 
range of 0001 through 0656 that has strengthened wings (both left 
and right side) installed in accordance with Moravan Mandatory 
Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev. 
2, dated April 15, 2003: On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003 
(the effective date of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic 
frequency information into the Limitations section of the airplane 
flight manual (AFM) as specified in Moravan Mandatory Service 
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator 
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by 
section 43.7 may do this action. Make an entry into the aircraft 
records showing compliance with these portions of this AD in 
accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 43.9).
    (4) For all affected airplanes: Within 10 days after July 5, 
2017 (the effective date of this AD), insert Chapter 9, 
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated March 15, 2016, of 
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L, DOC. No. 003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-
Vol. I into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance 
program (e.g., maintenance manual). 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 accomplish this 
maintenance manual insertion requirement of this AD. Make an entry 
into the aircraft records showing compliance with these portions of 
this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). If a discrepancy is found during the 
accomplishment of any of the actions required by the document listed 
in this paragraph, before further flight after finding such 
discrepancy, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. at the address specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme and 
incorporate that repair scheme.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,

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FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; 
email: [email protected]. 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017, for related information. The MCAI 
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (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.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
July 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD).
    (i) Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated 
March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1 
Maintenance Manual--Vol. I.
    (ii) Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/
17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 5, 2003 (68 FR 32629, June 2, 2003).
    (i) Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April 
15, 2003.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN 
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech 
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email: 
[email protected], Internet: http://www.zlinaircraft.eu.
    (6) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
816-329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.
    (7) 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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 15, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all AD. The service information specified in (2) You must use this service information
applicable related investigative and paragraphs (m)(3)(i), (m)(3)(ii), and (m)(3)(iii) as applicable to do the actions required by
corrective actions before further flight. of this AD was incorporated by reference in this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
AD 2009–21–01. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
(k) Post-Repair Inspections
(i) Part 3 of the Accomplishment Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 4, dated June
Table 6 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 3, 2015.
of SASB 737–53–1168, Revision 4, specifies 53–1168, dated March 16, 1995. (ii) Reserved.
post-repair airworthiness limitation (ii) Part 3 of the Accomplishment (3) For Boeing service information
inspections in compliance with 14 CFR Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737– identified in this AD, contact Boeing
25.571(a)(3) at the repaired locations, which 53–1168, Revision 1, dated August 17, 1995. Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
support compliance with 14 CFR (iii) Part 3 of the Accomplishment Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737– Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
airworthiness limitations, these inspections 53–1168, Revision 2, dated November 27, Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–
are required by maintenance and operational 1996. 1717; Internet https://
rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate www.myboeingfleet.com.
them in this AD. Deviations from these (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) You may view this service information
inspections require FAA approval, but do not (AMOCs) at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
require an AMOC. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(l) Skin Panel Replacement Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the information on the availability of this
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
At the later of the times specified in
requested using the procedures found in 14 (5) You may view this service information
paragraphs (l)(1), (1)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, that is incorporated by reference at the
Replace the applicable skin panels, and do
send your request to your principal inspector National Archives and Records
all applicable related investigative and
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (NARA). For information on
corrective actions, in accordance with the
appropriate. If sending information directly the availability of this material at NARA, call
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
53–1168, Revision 4. Do all applicable
attention of the person identified in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Doing the skin panel paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. Information may locations.html.
replacement required by this paragraph be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 2,
terminates the inspection requirements of Requests@faa.gov.
2017.
paragraphs (g), (i), and (j) of this AD for that (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Michael Kaszycki,
skin panel only, provided the skin panel
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
replacement was done with a production
of the local flight standards district office/ Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
skin panel after 53,000 total flight cycles.
(1) Before 60,000 total flight cycles, but not certificate holding district office. [FR Doc. 2017–10288 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
before 53,000 total flight cycles. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(2) Within 6,000 flight cycles after the level of safety may be used for any repair,
effective date of this AD, but not before modification, or alteration required by this
53,000 total flight cycles. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(3) If the skin panel is replaced with a
production skin panel, not before 53,000 total Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Federal Aviation Administration
flight cycles. If the skin panel is replaced
with a kit skin panel as specified in SASB ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification 14 CFR Part 39
737–53–1168, Revision 4, the 53,000 total
flight cycle limit does not apply. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet [Docket No. FAA–2017–0156; Directorate
the certification basis of the airplane and the Identifier 2017–CE–003–AD; Amendment
(m) Credit for Previous Actions approval must specifically refer to this AD. 39–18877; AD 2017–10–03]
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the (4) AMOCs approved previously for repairs
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, required by AD 2009–21–01 are approved as RIN 2120–AA64
if those actions were performed before the AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service paragraph (g) of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated (5) AMOCs approved previously for AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes
November 28, 2006, except as required by modifications done as optional terminating
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. Boeing Service action for AD 2009–21–01 are approved as AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated AMOCs for the skin panel replacement Administration (FAA), Department of
November 28, 2006, was incorporated by required by paragraph (l) of this AD. Transportation (DOT).
reference in AD 2009–21–01. ACTION: Final rule.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the (o) Related Information
actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD, (1) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: We are superseding
if those actions were performed before the contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003–11–
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
12 for ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z–
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
November 28, 2006, except as required by Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; 242L airplanes (type certificate
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. Boeing Service phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210; previously held by MORAVAN a.s.).
Bulletin 737–53–1168, Revision 3, dated email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov. This AD results from mandatory
November 28, 2006, was incorporated by (2) Service information identified in this continuing airworthiness information
reference in AD 2009–21–01. AD that is not incorporated by reference is (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the available at the addresses specified in of another country to identify and
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actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD, paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. correct an unsafe condition on an
if those actions were performed before aviation product. The MCAI describes
November 17, 2009 (the effective date of AD (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
2009–21–01), using any service information (1) The Director of the Federal Register the unsafe condition as a need to
specified in paragraphs (m)(3)(i), (m)(3)(ii), approved the incorporation by reference incorporate new revisions into the
and (m)(3)(iii) of this AD, provided the (IBR) of the service information listed in this Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the
replacement is made with a kit skin panel, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR FAA-approved maintenance program
except as required by paragraph (h)(4) of this part 51. (e.g., maintenance manual) to impose

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Executive Order 13132. This AD will (a) Effective Date Utility category or on or before 90 days after
not have a substantial direct effect on This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes March 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD
the States, on the relationship between effective July 5, 2017. 2003–03–13), whichever occurs later, insert
the following information into the
the national government and the States, (b) Affected ADs Limitations section of the airplane flight
or on the distribution of power and manual (AFM): ‘‘Do not operate in the
This AD replaces AD 2003–11–12,
responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–13171 (68 FR 32629, June 2, Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the
levels of government. 2003) (‘‘AD 2003–11–12’’). Normal category only.’’ The owner/operator
For the reasons discussed above, I holding at least a private pilot certificate as
(c) Applicability authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD applies to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may
Model Z–242L airplanes, all serial numbers, accomplish this AFM insertion of this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Make an entry into the aircraft records
certificated in any category.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under showing compliance with these portions of
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (d) Subject this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Air Transport Association of America the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
1979), (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits. 43.9). This operational restriction is
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Reason referenced in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s.
in Alaska, and Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z
This AD was prompted by mandatory 242L/37a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
(4) Will not have a significant continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (3) For airplane serial numbers 0657 or
economic impact, positive or negative, originated by an aviation authority of another higher or one in the range of 0001 through
on a substantial number of small entities country to identify and correct an unsafe 0656 that has strengthened wings (both left
under the criteria of the Regulatory condition on an aviation product. The MCAI and right side) installed in accordance with
Flexibility Act. describes the unsafe condition as a need to Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/
incorporate new revisions into the 27a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev.
Examining the AD Docket Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the FAA- 2, dated April 15, 2003: On or before 10 days
approved maintenance program (e.g., after June 5, 2003 (the effective date of AD
You may examine the AD docket on maintenance manual). We are issuing this AD
the Internet at http:// 2003–11–12), incorporate aerobatic frequency
to prevent structural failure of the wing due
information into the Limitations section of
www.regulations.gov by searching for to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result
the airplane flight manual (AFM) as specified
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– in a wing separating from the airplane with
in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z
0156; or in person at the Docket consequent loss of control.
242L/38a—Rev.1, April 15, 2003. The owner/
Management Facility between 9 a.m. (f) Actions and Compliance operator holding at least a private pilot
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Unless already done, do the following certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may
except Federal holidays. The AD docket actions: do this action. Make an entry into the aircraft
contains the NPRM, the regulatory (1) For all affected airplanes: As of March records showing compliance with these
evaluation, any comments received, and 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003–03– portions of this AD in accordance with
other information. The street address for 13 (68 FR 4905, January 21, 2003) (‘‘AD section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation
2003–03–13’’)), annotate Acrobatic and Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
Utility category operational time in the (4) For all affected airplanes: Within 10
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. days after July 5, 2017 (the effective date of
Comments will be available in the AD logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either
of these categories at any time during a flight, this AD), insert Chapter 9, Airworthiness
docket shortly after receipt. annotate the total time for that flight in the Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated March
Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate. 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Do the logbook annotation following the DOC. No. 003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-Vol.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation procedures in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. I into the Limitations section of the FAA-
safety, Incorporation by reference, Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z approved maintenance program (e.g.,
Safety. 242L/37a—Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000; maintenance manual). The owner/operator
and Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z holding at least a private pilot certificate as
Adoption of the Amendment 242L/38a—Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal
owner/operator holding at least a private Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may
Accordingly, under the authority accomplish this maintenance manual
pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7
delegated to me by the Administrator, may do this action. insertion requirement of this AD. Make an
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) For airplane serial numbers 0001 entry into the aircraft records showing
follows: through 0656 that do not have strengthened compliance with these portions of this AD in
wings installed (both left and right side) in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). If a
DIRECTIVES Bulletin Z 242L/27a—Rev. 1, dated October discrepancy is found during the
31, 2000, or Rev. 2, dated April 15, 2003: accomplishment of any of the actions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003 required by the document listed in this
continues to read as follows: (the effective date of AD 2003–11–12), paragraph, before further flight after finding
incorporate aerobatic frequency information such discrepancy, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. into the Limitations section of the airplane a.s. at the address specified in paragraph (h)
flight manual (AFM) as specified in Moravan of this AD for an FAA-approved repair
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a— scheme and incorporate that repair scheme.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
removing Amendment 39–13171 (68 FR
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authorized by section 43.7 may do this The following provisions also apply to this
32629, June 2, 2003), and adding the
action. Make an entry into the aircraft records AD:
following new AD: showing compliance with these portions of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
2017–10–03 ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. (type this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
certificate previously held by the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
MORAVAN a.s.): Amendment 39–18877; 43.9). for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Docket No. FAA–2017–0156; Directorate (ii) On or before reaching 190 hours time- found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
Identifier 2017–CE–003–AD. in-service in the Acrobatic category and/or ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,

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FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May Examining the AD Docket
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 15, 2017.
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
You may examine the AD docket on
Melvin Johnson,
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before the Internet at http://
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
using any approved AMOC on any airplane Aircraft Certification Service.
to which the AMOC applies, notify your and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
[FR Doc. 2017–10406 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] 6666; or in person at the Docket
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m.
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement except Federal holidays. The AD docket
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory
a manufacturer or other source, use these evaluation, any comments received, and
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Federal Aviation Administration
other information. The address for the
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required Docket Management Facility, U.S.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6666; Directorate Department of Transportation, Docket
to assure the product is airworthy before it
Identifier 2015–NM–124–AD; Amendment Operations, M–30, West Building
is returned to service.
39–18881; AD 2017–10–07] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(h) Related Information New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
RIN 2120–AA64
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety DC 20590.
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0005, dated Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
January 10, 2017, for related information. The Company Airplanes Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/ AGENCY: Federal Aviation Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002. Administration (FAA), DOT. FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference ACTION: Final rule. Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
(1) The Director of the Federal Register phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–
approved the incorporation by reference
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 5210; email:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Boeing Company Model 737–400
part 51. series airplanes. This AD was prompted SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) You must use this service information by an evaluation by the design approval
Discussion
as applicable to do the actions required by holder (DAH), which indicates that the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. aft fuselage skin is subject to We issued a notice of proposed
(3) The following service information was widespread fatigue damage (WFD), and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved for IBR on July 5, 2017 (the reports of aft fuselage skin cracking. part 39 by adding an AD that would
effective date of this AD). This AD requires repetitive inspections apply to certain Boeing Model 737–400
(i) Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, series airplanes. The NPRM published
to detect cracking of the aft fuselage
Revision No. 22, dated March 15, 2016, of in the Federal Register on May 13, 2016
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. skin, inspections to detect missing or
loose fasteners and any disbonding or (81 FR 29809) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
003.22.1 Maintenance Manual—Vol. I.
(ii) Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory cracking of bonded doublers, permanent NPRM was prompted by an evaluation
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a— repairs of time-limited repairs, related by the DAH, which indicates that the aft
Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000. investigative and corrective actions if fuselage skin is subject to WFD, and
(4) The following service information was necessary, and skin panel replacement. reports of aft fuselage skin cracking. The
approved for IBR on June 5, 2003 (68 FR We are issuing this AD to address the NPRM proposed to require repetitive
32629, June 2, 2003). unsafe condition on these products. inspections to detect cracking of the aft
(i) Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z fuselage skin, inspections to detect
242L/38a—Rev.1, April 15, 2003. DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register missing or loose fasteners and any
(ii) Reserved. disbonding or cracking of bonded
(5) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD doublers, permanent repairs of time-
this AD, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s., Letiště
1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech Republic, as of July 5, 2017. limited repairs, related investigative and
telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 corrective actions if necessary, and skin
ADDRESSES: For service information panel replacement. We are issuing this
013 830; email: info@zlinaircraft.eu, Internet: identified in this final rule, contact
http://www.zlinaircraft.eu. AD to prevent cracking in the aft
(6) You may view this service information
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, fuselage skin along the longitudinal
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Attention: Contractual & Data Services edges of the bonded skin doubler, which
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC could result in possible rapid
information on the availability of this 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; decompression and reduced structural
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: integrity of the airplane.
addition, you can access this service https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
information on the Internet at http:// may view this referenced service Comments
www.regulations.gov by searching for and information at the FAA, Transport We gave the public the opportunity to
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0156. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue participate in developing this AD. The
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(7) You may view this service information SW., Renton, WA. For information on
that is incorporated by reference at the following presents the comments
National Archives and Records
the availability of this material at the received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also response to each comment.
the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for Request To Specify Repair Procedures
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Boeing requested that we revise the
locations.html. 6666. proposed AD to address repairs that are

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
Contact		Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 24472
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 24472 - Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes

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