AD 96-09-06 ACTIVE

This document supersedes airworthiness directive (AD) 95-03-02, which currently requires repetitively inspecting (visually) the air filter frame for a loose or deteriorating gasket on airplanes incorporating certain Brackett air filter assemblies and replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated. This action requires retaining the repetitive inspection as contained in AD 95-03-02, and will incorporate additional Brackett air filter assemblies to the "Applicability" section of that AD. Additionally, this AD will provide a terminating action for the repetitive inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration's determination that certain additional Bracket air filter assemblies should be inspected and replaced prompted this AD action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent gasket particles from entering the carburetor because of air filter gasket failure, which could result in partial or complete loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

Final rule

96-09-06 BRACKETT AIRCRAFT COMPANY: Amendment 39-9580. Docket No. 95-CE-61-AD. Supersedes AD 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139. Applicability: Air filter assemblies presented in the following chart that utilize a neoprene gasket installed on, but not limited to the following airplanes, certificated in any category: NOTE 1: These air filters could be installed as original equipment or in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA71GL or STC SA693CE. \n\n\nAir Filter Assembly\nAirplanes Installed On\n\n\nBA-2010\nBeechcraft Model 77 Airplanes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBA-4106\nCessna Models 120, 140, 140A, 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150M, 152, and A152; \nAmerican Champion Models Bellanca (Champion) (Aeronca) 7ACA, 7ECA, and 7FC; \nAviat, Inc. Models A-1; Luscombe Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, PA-22-160, PA-22-108, PA-20-115, PA-20-135, PA-38-112, J-3, J3C-65, J3C-65S, PA-11, PA-11S, J4A, J4A-S, J4E, J5A, J5A-80, PA-12, PA-12S, PA-16, PA-17, PA-18, PA-18A, PA-18S, PA-18-"125" (Army L-21A), PA-18AS-"125", PA-18S-"125", PA-18AS-"135", PA-18S-"135", PA-18-"135", PA-18-"150", PA-18A-"150" (SN 18-1 through 18-6963), PA-18S-"150", PA-19, PA-18A (Restricted), PA-18A-"135" (Restricted), and PA-18A-"150" (Restricted) (SN 18-1 through 18-18-6963); \nTaylorcraft Models BC65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D1, BC12D85, BCS12D85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12D-4-85, 19, F19, F21, DC-65, DCO-65, F22, F22A, F22B, and F22C; \nUnivair Models (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10; \nSwift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B; \nAugustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A; \nAeronca Model 65-CA; \nAmerican Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA; \nReims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, AND FA152; \nSocata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S\n\n\nBA-4106-1\nAviat, Inc. Model (Christian) A-1\n\n\nBA-4210\nGulfstream Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBA-5110\nCessna Models 170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, and 172M; Mooney Mite Model M-18C; Reims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172D, F172E, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, and F172M; Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models TB9, TB10, Rallye Series MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS892E-150T, and MS892E-150ST; Panstwowe Zakolady Kotnicze Model PZL-Koliber 150A; Augustair, Inc. Model Varga (Morrisey) 2180\n\n\n\n\nBA-5110A\nCessna Models 172N and 172P; \nReims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172N and F172P\n\n\n\n\nBA-6110\nMaule Models M-4, M-4C, M-4S, M-4T, M-4-220, M-4-220C, M-4-220S, M-4-220T, M-4-180C, M-4-180S, M-4-180T, M-5-220C, M-5-235C, M-5-180C, M-5-210TC, M-6-180, M-6-235, M-7-235, MX-7-180, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, MX-7-160, MX-7-235, and MX-8-235; \nMooney Models M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, and M20G\n\n\nBA-8910\nDynac Models (Aero Commander) 100 and 100A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAAF-117\n\nCessna Models 120, 140, 140A, 150,150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150M, 152, and A152; \nAmerican Champion Models Bellanca (Champion) (Aeronca) 7ACA, 7ECA, and 7FC; Aviat, Inc. Models A-1; \nLuscombe Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F; \nPiper Models PA-22, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, PA-22-160, PA-22-108, PA-20-115, PA-20-135, PA-38-112, J-3, J3C-65, J3C-65S, PA-11, PA-11S, J4A, J4A-S, J4E, J5A, J5A-80, PA-12, PA-12S, PA-16, PA-17, PA-18, PA-18A, PA-185, PA-18-"125" (Army L-21A), PA-18AS-"125", PA-185-"125", PA-18AS-"135", PA-18S-"135", PA-18-"135", PA-18-"150", PA-18A-"150" (SN 18-1 through 18-6963), PA-18S-"150", PA-19, PA-18A (Restricted), PA-18A-"135" (Restricted), and PA-18A-"150" (Restricted) (SN 18-1 through 18-6963); \nTaylorcraft Models BC65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D1, BC12D85, BCS12D85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12D-4-85, 19, F19, F21, DC-65, DCO-65, F22, F22A, F22B, and F22C; \nUnivair Models (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10; \nSwift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B; \nAugustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A; Aeronca Model 65-CA; \nAmerican Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA; \nReims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, AND FA152; \nSocata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S, F22B, and F22C; \nUnivair Models (Alon)A-2, A2-A, (Forney) F-1, F-1A, and (Mooney) M10; \nSwift Museum Models (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B; \nAugustair Model Varga (Morrisey) 2150A; \nAeronca Model 65-CA; \nAmerican Champion 7ECA (with Cont. O-200-A engine) and 7ACA; \nReims Aviation (Cessna) F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, F152, and FA152; \nSocata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models Rallye Series MS880B, MS885, and 100S\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAAF-118\nCessna Models 170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, and 172M; Mooney Mite Model M-18C; \nReims Aviation Models (Cessna) F172D, F172E, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, and F172M; \nSocata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models TB9, TB10, Rallye Series MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS892E-150T, and MS892E-150ST; Panstwowe \nZakolady Kotnicze Model PZL-Koliber 150A; \nAugustair, Inc. Model Varga (Morrisey) 2180\n\n\tNOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. \n\n\tCompliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, or within the next 100 hours TIS after the last inspection accomplished in accordance with AD 95-03-02, whichever occurs first, and thereafter as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. \n\n\tTo prevent gasket particles from entering the carburetor because of air filter gasket failure, which could result in partial or complete loss of engine power, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tInspect (visually) the inside and outside of the air filter frame for gasket looseness, movement, or deterioration in accordance with Brackett Document I-194, dated March 16, 1994. Continue this repetitive inspection at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, until accomplishment of the terminating action required in paragraph (c) of this AD. \n\n\t(b)\tIf the gasket is found to be damaged, prior to further flight, replace the air filter assembly with one having a retaining lip in accordance with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane: \n\n\nAir Filter Assembly\nReplace with Assembly\nInstruction Sheet\nBA-2010\nBA-2010 Revision A\nBA-2004, dated 6/6/95\nBA-4106\nBA-4106 Revision D\nBA-4105, dated 6/15/95\nBA-4106-1\nBA-4106-1 Revision A\nRM-1, dated 7/6/95\nBA-4210\nBA-4210 Revision B\nBA-4205, dated 6/14/95\nBA-5110\nBA-5110 Revision H\nBA-5105, dated 5/8/95\nBA-5110A\nBA-5110A Revision D\nBA-5111, dated 5/8/95\nBA-6110\nBA-6110 Revision C\nBA-6105, dated 6/5/95\nBA-8910\nBA-8910 Revision B\nBA-8910-3, dated 6/6/95\nAAF-117\nBA-4106 Revision D\nBA-4105, dated 6/15/95\nAAF-118\nBA-5110 Revision H\nBA-5105, dated 5/8/95\n\n\t(c)\tWithin the next 500 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, replace the air filter assembly as a terminating action to this AD in accordance with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane as specified in paragraph (b) of this AD. \n\n\t(d)\tThe replacement in paragraphs (b) and (c) is considered terminating action for the repetitive inspection required by this AD. \n\n\t(e)\tSpecial flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. \n\n\t(f)\tAn alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. \n\n\tNOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. \n\n\t(g)\tAlternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 95-03-02 (superseded by this action) are considered approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD. \n\n\t(h)\tThe inspections and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Brackett Air Filter Document I-194, dated March 16, 1994 and with the Brackett INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET corresponding to the new air filter assembly part number that is applicable to the owner/operator's particular model of airplane referenced as specified in paragraph (b) of this AD. This incorporation by reference wasapproved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc., 7045 Flightline Drive, Kingman, Arizona 86401. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 7th Floor, suite 700, Washington, DC. \n\n\t(i)\tThis amendment supersedes AD 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139. \n\n\t(j)\tThis amendment (39-9580) becomes effective on June 7, 1996

A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to airplanes incorporating certain Brackett air filter assemblies was published in the Federal Register on December 18, 1995 (60 FR 65038). This action would retain the requirement to repetitively inspect (visually) the air filter for a loose or deteriorated gasket and replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated as contained in AD 95-03-02, and would incorporate additional Brackett air filter assemblies in the "Applicability" section of that AD. Additionally, this proposed AD would provide a terminating action for the repetitive inspection by replacing any gasket found loose or deteriorated with a gasket of improved design. \n\n\tInterested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. No comments were received on the proposed rule or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public. \n\n\tAftercareful review of all available information related to the subject presented above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. The FAA has determined that these minor corrections will not change the meaning of the AD and will not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed. \n\n\tThe FAA estimates that 50,000 airplanes in the U.S. registry will be affected by this AD. To accomplish this repetitive inspection and possible replacement of a damaged air filter will take approximately 1 hour per airplane for each task, and that the average labor rate is approximately $60 an hour. The air filter assembly replacement is estimated to be $40 per airplane. The total estimated cost for this modification required at 500 hours TIS will be $100 per airplane and the total cost impact of the modification is estimated to be $5,000,000. The FAA knows that each owner/operator will have to repetitively inspect a maximum of four times before the mandatory replacement of the air filter assembly, and based on the assumption that no operator will incorporate the modification prior to the 500 hours TIS, the total cost of four repetitive inspections will be $240 per airplane plus the cost of the terminating action. Based on these figures the total cost impact of this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $17,000,000. \n\n\tThe regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. \n\n\tFor the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is not a "significant regulatoryaction" under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a "significant rule" under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) 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. A copy of the final evaluation prepared for this action is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained by contacting the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption "ADDRESSES". \n\nList of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 \n\tAir transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. \n\nAdoption of the Amendment \n\tAccordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: \n\nPART 39 - AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\t1.\tThe authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\tAuthority:49 USC 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\nSection 39.13 - (AMENDED) \n\t2.\tSection 39.13 is amended by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-03-02, Amendment 39-9139, and by adding a new AD to read as follows:

Service information that applies to this AD may be obtained from Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc., 7045 Flightline Drive, Kingman, Arizona 86401. This information may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket 95-CE-61-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,\nWashington, DC.

Elizabeth Bumann, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California, 90712; telephone (310) 627-5265; facsimile (310) 627-5210.