NPRM A-A11 for the Proposed AD

[Forrest Barber]

Here is the communication sent to the Taylorcraft Foundation, the Taylorcraft Factory and the FAA factory inspector Arlan L. Euler This is direct from Andy McAnaul: I thank Andy for the heads up.

Gentlemen,

Attached NPRM went out in the Federal Register today addressing the TCraft strut attach fitting. An error was made in the docket number date. The
correct docket number should be FAA-2008-0177.
A correction is being made and will be published in the Federal Register. In the meantime, please instruct your type club members and interested parties to address any comments on the NPRM to the correct docket number FAA-2008-0177.
We intend to monitor the incorrect docket number as well for comments since we don't expect to be able to get the word out to everyone in the general public.
Sorry for any confusion, and feel free to call if any questions or
concerns. Best Regards, Andy 210-308-3365

(See attached file: Docket No. FAA-2007-0177.pdf) Please Bob or Rob check out my feeble attempts to establish the link and correct any problems. thanks Forrest
edited by Forrest ( removed old link)

Then Andy sent this a wee bit later and I have added it now:

https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=FAA-2008-0177

[btbell]

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Try this link everyone...

Brian

http://frwebgate6.access.gpo.gov/cgi...ction=retrieve

[Robert Lees]

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For reference, previous discussions are on this thread.

Rob

[Forrest Barber]

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This a great forumn thank you guys Hi Rob good job .

[Frank DeBartolo]

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I have not been on the forum for appx a month due to family constraints and heavy workload--so, I missed out on a lot of info. Now I see that we will be getting a new AD. I had the service bulletin done by my IA per factory recommendation in December and the results of the inspection was entered in the aircraft log book. The IA stated to me that the fittings looked "like new" and he made the following entry in the log book---"Complied with SB #2007-002. Inspected lift strut attach points on aircraft and sand blasted and borescoped same. No corrosion found. Primed and repainted steel members. Made and applied fabric patches for openings at lift strut lower attach points".

This aircraft has been on skis once in the 1970s and never in floats. My question is this--When the AD comes out, do I have to have another inspection.

Thanks,

Frank D
N43684

[Forrest Barber]

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That IA can help you . PLEASE have him read the NPRM , comments are now open.
When the AD is final , then make the decision, IMHO it is a one time for some and repeats for others. If he signed off the SB on a certain date that should work for the start of the time on the AD for your particular airplane.
That is how I do it!!

[Frank DeBartolo]

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Thanks Forest,

I showed your reply to my IA and he said he will read the NPRM. He agrees with your comment in the last thread.

By the way did you ever flly aerobatics in airshows? My IA asked me and said that someone with your last name flew aerobatics in an airshow he attended and thought it could have been you.

Frank D.
N43684

[Forrest Barber]

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There was Bill Barber, the greatest one Man Airshow in the business, he flew 7 acts one time at one show.
I have only done 4 . YES , Forrest Barber ; flew shows around Ohio , Pa. Mich, W. Va., Va., Indiana, for 17 years. Still do it once in awhile.
I used to announce for the Beaver Falls, Pa show and fly two acts. I had ground level in many aircraft; BC12D, Swick T, Citabria, Decathalon, Waco UPF-7, Stearman, J-3, PA-11, even rolled an Apache once . Smoke writing, Banner tow, Glider tow, inverted ribbon cut, had a lot of fun.
Did 15 show sites one year. I still fly IAC stuff in Sportsman & Intermediate . www.IAC34.com check it all out, the History link is good too!!

[Greg Bockelman]

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We took a quick look at my attach fittings a week or so ago. We can't find a hole in the strut attach fitting on either side. Is it possible that there never was one? It wasn't painted over. If there ISN"T a hole, what do I do now?

[dewhitaker]

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Those holes can be kind of hard to see, lifting the step up helps. As a point of safety, I will be replacing the bolts after these inspections. I don't want to put a scratch on the bolt by moving the step.

[AKbrew]

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I read the documentation...is this simply a visual inspection, or am I calling the nice people with the x-ray equipment again?

[Forrest Barber]

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Your choice..... I like the way we got it written, visual, simple why make it hard. If you have a suspect part then do ultra sound or x-ray.

[Greg Bockelman]

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We took a quick look at my attach fittings a week or so ago. We can't find a hole in the strut attach fitting on either side. Is it possible that there never was one? It wasn't painted over. If there ISN"T a hole, what do I do now?

I found them. It helps to follow ALL the directions.

[Pearson]

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Other than a letter from the Factory, I have not seen a method of compliance for what has, up until now, been a service bulletin on the strut attach fitting.

I am FINALLY going to have a few days off next week to work on my plane. I was planning to inspect the attach fittings and install the new struts that I bought from the outfit in Alaska.

If I inspect the struts according to the directions from the factory, will that satisfy the requirements of the new AD?

Is there somewhere online I can go to get copy of exactly what the AD requires me to do?

The letter from the factory talks about doing a flourescent penetrant non-destructive test. Is this required, or can I just have an IA do a visual inspection?

[lfries]

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My son, an IA, has used the borescope but needs a 90 deg look. He said what he saw was no problem, including the outside. He won't sign off until
there is an AD. FAA may wake up to the factory schemes someday and not issue an AD.