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occurs later, do a detailed inspection on the Forward Pressure Bulkhead Web Afterward Face, for any
cracking, in accordance with Task 53100010005 of Embraer 170/175 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB1621, Temporary Revision 123, dated September 19, 2016. Thereafter, repeat this
inspection at intervals that do not exceed 6,489 flight cycles. If any cracking or discrepancy is found
during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair the Forward Pressure
Bulkhead using a method approved by the ANAC.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD: Before the accumulation of
25,954 total flight cycles, or within 3,600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, do a detailed inspection on the Forward Pressure Bulkhead Web Afterward Face, for any
cracking, in accordance with Task 53100010005 of Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board
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Report, MRB1928, Temporary Revision 104, dated September 19, 2016. Thereafter, repeat this
inspection at intervals that do not exceed 6,489 flight cycles. If any cracking or discrepancy is found
during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair the Forward Pressure
Bulkhead using a method approved by the ANAC.
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(c) Forward pressure bulkhead modification
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD: Before the accumulation of
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38,931 total flight cycles, do the modification of the forward pressure bulkhead in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170530051, Revision 3, dated August 21,
2013. Accomplishing the modification required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (b)(1) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD: Before the accumulation of
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38,931 total flight cycles, do the modification of the forward pressure bulkhead in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190530019, Revision 3, dated August 21,
2013. Accomplishing the modification required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (b)(2) of this AD.
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(d) Credit for previous actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Embraer Service Bulletin 170
530051, dated February 26, 2010, or Embraer Service Bulletin 170530051, Revision 1, dated May 25,
2011, or Embraer Service Bulletin 170530051, Revision 2, May 28, 2012.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, if
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those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Embraer Service Bulletin 19053
0019, dated February 26, 2010, or Embraer Service Bulletin 190530019, Revision 1, dated May 25,
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2011, or Embraer Service Bulletin 190530019, Revision 2, dated May 28, 2012.
(e) Alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs)
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A different method or a different compliance time, with the requirements of this AD, may
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be used if approved by the General Manager of the Aeronautical Product Certification Branch (Gerência
Geral de Certificação de Produtos Aeronáuticos – GGCP).
(f) Service information
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You must use Embraer Service Bulletin 170530051, Revision 3, dated August 21, 2013,
or Embraer Service Bulletin 190530019, Revision 3, dated August 21, 2013, as applicable, or further
revisions approved by the ANAC, to do the actions required by this AD.
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CONTACT:
For additional technical information, contact:
National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP)
Rua Laurent Martins, nº 209, Jardim Esplanada
CEP 12242431 – São José dos Campos SP, BRAZIL.
Fax: (12) 32036600; Email: pac@anac.gov.br
APPROVAL:
MÁRIO IGAWA
General Manager
GGCP
ROBERTO JOSÉ SILVEIRA HONORATO
Airworthiness Superintendent
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ANAC
NOTE: Original in Portuguese language signed and available in the files of the
Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP) of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC).
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Documento assinado eletronicamente por ROBERTO JOSÉ SILVEIRA HONORATO, Superintendente
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de Aeronavegabilidade, em 08/03/2017, às 16:26, conforme horário oficial de Brasília, com
fundamento no art. 6º, § 1º, do Decreto nº 8.539, de 8 de outubro de 2015.
Documento assinado eletronicamente por MARIO IGAWA, Gerente‐Geral de Cerficação de
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Produtos Aeronáucos, em 09/03/2017, às 15:12, conforme horário oficial de Brasília, com
fundamento no art. 6º, § 1º, do Decreto nº 8.539, de 8 de outubro de 2015.
A autencidade deste documento pode ser conferida no site
hp://sistemas.anac.gov.br/sei/controlador_externo.php?
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acao=documento_conferir&id_orgao_acesso_externo=0, informando o código verificador 0473651 e
o código CRC F7243D5E.
Referência: Processo nº 00066.507958/2016‐38 SEI nº 0473651
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AD
Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung Luftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Sachgebiet T23 -
D-2017-087R1 38144 Braunschweig
FAA AD 2017-07-10 - Amdt. 39-18849 Fax: +49-531-2355-5298
email: ad@LBA.de
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 21.04.2017
Betroffenes Luftfahrtgerät:
Art des Luftfahrtgerätes: Flugzeug
Inhaber der Musterzulassung: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
Hersteller: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
Muster: 8KCAB
Baureihen: 8KCAB
Werknummern: 1116-2012 bis 1120-2012 und 1122-2012 und nachfolgende, sowie Flugzeuge,
die mit "Exposed Balance Ailerons" mit der Hersteller-Teilenummer 4-2142
augerüstet sind.
Gerätenummer: FAA TCDS A21CE
Revisionsstand:
Diese LTA ersetzt D-2017-087 vom 13.04.2017
Airworthiness Directive der ausländischen Behörde:
FAA AD 2017-07-10 - Amdt. 39-18849
Genannte Airworthiness Directives unter dieser Rubrik, die nicht durch die EASA herausgegeben worden sind,
wurden durch die EASA über die Entscheidung Nr. 02/2003 übernommen und sind somit ebenfalls Airworthiness
Directives der EASA.
Die genannte Airworthiness Directive wird im Luftfahrt-Bundesamt unter der Nummer 2017-087R1 geführt.
Betrifft:
(ATA 11, 57) Placards - Aerobatic Flight Prohibited - Installation // Wings - Aileron Hinge Rib and Support -
Inspection
Hinweis:
Die Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung D-2017-087 vom 13.04.2017 wurde amtlicherseits aufgrund eines Fehlers unter der
Rubrik "Betroffenes Luftfahrtgerät" geändert.
Anmerkungen:
Gemäß M.A.303 und M.A.301 5.i) des Anhang I der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1321/2014 (Teil-M) dürfen Luftfahr-
zeuge nach dem in der Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung angegebenen Termin nur in Betrieb genommen werden,
wenn die angeordneten Maßnahmen ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt worden sind.
Die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) hat die oben referenzierte Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung
FAA AD 2017-07-10 - Amdt. 39-18849 herausgegeben oder per Entscheidung Nr. 02/2003 übernommen.
Gemäß § 14 Abs. 2 der Betriebsordnung für Luftfahrtgerät (LuftBO) sind diese Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisun-
gen direkt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland gültig und bedürfen keiner Umsetzung durch das Luftfahrt-
Bundesamt.
Mit Hilfe dieser Übersichtsseite veröffentlicht das Luftfahrt-Bundesamt ebenfalls die über § 14 Abs. 2 direkt
gültigen Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisungen der EASA in den Nachrichten für Luftfahrer und im Internet unter
www2.LBA.de/LTAs/. Dieser Service dient reinen Informationszwecken und liegt keinem Verwaltungsver-
fahren zu Grunde. Rechtsmittel sind damit ausgeschlossen.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17542-17545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06960]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0283; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD; Amendment 39-18849;
AD 2017-07-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain American Champion
Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes. This AD requires fabrication and installation of a placard to
prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement
of the inspection results to the FAA. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support
and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the
cove. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 12, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain
publication listed in this AD as of April 12, 2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by May 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by
any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for
submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact American Champion Aircraft Corp.,
P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin 53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax:
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(262) 534-2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net; Internet:
http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html. It is also available on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0283.
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-2017-0283; 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 this AD,
the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East
Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113; fax: (847) 294-
7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received a report of an event on an American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB
airplane. In this event the pilot reported a stuck aileron during some phases of flight. The pilot was
able to “un-stick” the aileron and land the airplane. Upon inspection, the operator found cracked
structure around several of the aileron hinges. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge
support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding
against the cove. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the aileron support
structure; leading to excessive deflection, binding of the control surface, and potential loss of control.
We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017.
The service information describes procedures for initial and repetitive inspections of the aileron hinge
rib and support. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type
design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described
previously, except as discussed under “Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.”
This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA so that appropriate FAA-approved
repair action can be incorporated and the information can be evaluated for any possible future
inspections or modifications.
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Differences Between the AD and the Service Information
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017, requires
repetitive inspections. The FAA has not determined whether these intervals are appropriate. This AD
includes fabrication and installation of a placard limiting aerobatic flight for the 10 flight hours
allowed prior to the inspection. The service information does not contain such a placard limitation.
The service information requires reporting inspection results to American Champion. This AD
requires reporting of inspection results to the FAA. The service information does not address
corrective actions if cracks are found. This AD will not allow further flight for airplanes with known
cracks. The actions required by this AD take precedence over the service information.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found
that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because these cracks can lead to a loss of control and current evidence suggests they are growing
rapidly. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable
and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by
notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data,
views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0283 and Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact we receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 64 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
Action Labor cost Parts Cost per Cost on U.S.
cost product operators
Fabrication of placard, inspection of 2 work-hours × $100 $270.00 $17,280
aileron hinge rib and support, and report $85 per hour =
of findings to the FAA $170.00
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a
current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by
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this AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591.
ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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
This AD will not have federalism implications under 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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a “significant rule” under 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.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
FAA
Aviation Safety www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html
2017-07-10 American Champion Aircraft Corp.: Amendment 39-18849; Docket No. FAA-2017-
0283; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-009-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 12, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes
that are certificated in any category:
(i) Serial numbers 1116-2012 through 1120-2012, and 1122-2012 and up; and
(ii) any Model 8KCAB airplane equipped with part number 4-2142 exposed balance ailerons.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code
57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which
resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the aileron support structure, which may lead to excessive deflection, binding of the
control surface, and potential loss of control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(g) Restrict Airplane Operation
As of April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), the airplane is restricted to non-aerobatic
flight until the actions required in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD are done, as applicable.
This restriction is done as follows:
(1) Before further flight after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), fabricate a placard
using at least 1/8 inch letters with the words “AEROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED” on it and
install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view.
(2) This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in
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accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained
as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Inspection
(1) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this
AD), inspect the aileron hinge rib and support following American Champion Aircraft Corporation
Service Letter (SL) 442, dated February 16, 2017.
(2) If no cracks are found, during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the
placard prohibiting aerobatic flight required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD can be removed.
(3) If cracks are found during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, no further
flight is permitted until an FAA-approved repair for this AD has been accomplished. There is
currently no fix for airplanes with cracks in this area so such airplanes could not be operated until a
repair that was FAA-approved specifically for the AD is incorporated.
(4) Within 10 days after the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or within 10 days
after April 12, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the inspection
results to the FAA at the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Submit the report to the FAA
using the contact information found in paragraph (j) of this AD. Include in the report the following
information:
(i) Hours TIS on the airplane since the affected part was installed,
(ii) crack length, and
(iii) location for all cracks found.
(i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a
current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Chicago ACO, 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) 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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Chicago
ACO, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294-8113;
fax: (847) 294-7834; email: wess.rouse@faa.gov.
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(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Service Letter 442, dated February 16, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For American Champion Aircraft Corp. service information identified in this AD, contact
American Champion Aircraft Corp., P.O. Box 37, 32032 Washington Ave., Rochester, Wisconsin
53167; telephone: (262) 534-6315; fax: (262) 534-2395; email: aca-engineering@tds.net; Internet:
http://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/service-letters.html.
(4) 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.
(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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 3, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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