AD 97-03-13 ACTIVE

97-03-13 CASA: Amendment 39-9918. Docket 96-NM-89-AD.
Applicability: All Model C-212 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise 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 (d) 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.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent the settings for therudder pedals from restricting the flight crew in its ability to move the rudder to its maximum certified deflection, which could result in insufficient deflection and consequent reduction in controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) As of the effective date of this AD, prior to each flight, adjust the left and right rudder pedal setting mechanisms in accordance with CASA Flight Operation Instructions COM 212-245, Revision 1, dated November 16, 1993, until the modification required by paragraph (b) of this AD has been accomplished.

(b) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the left and right rudder pedal assemblies by installing stops and other parts, in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-47, Revision 1, dated April 13, 1994. Accomplishment of this modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive adjustments required by paragraph (a) of this AD.

(c) For CASA Model C-212 series airplanes listed in CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-47, Revision 1, dated April 13, 1994: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the attachment rails for the pilot and co-pilot seats in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-47, Revision 1, dated April 13, 1994.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(e) Special 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.

(f) The actions shall be done in accordance with CASA Flight Operation Instructions COM 212-245, Revision 1, dated November 16, 1993; and CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-47, Revision 1, dated April 13, 1994, which contains the following list of effective pages:

Page Number
Revision Level
Shown on Page
Date
Shown on Page
1-5, 8, 14-17, 19-23,
26, 34, 35
1
April 13, 1994
6, 7, 9-13, 18, 24, 25,
27-33
Original
September 14, 1993

This incorporation by reference was approved 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 Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(g) This amendment becomes effective on March 14, 1997.