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LOG OF REVISIONS REVISION REVISED PAGES DESCRIPTION OF REVISION Date IR - 1st Edition 7/21/2000 1 7-10, 12, 14-19, 20, 36-38, 59, 70 Clarify Process guidance; add statements to ACS; clarify completion of ACS; update contact information; change classification of landing gear failures for risk assessment. 3/1/2002  FORWARD The Small Airplane Directorate Airworthiness Directives Manual Supplement (Airworthiness Concern Process Guide) is intended to provide the aviation community a standardized approach to resolve airworthiness issues. It is considered supplemental to the existing practices outlined in the Airworthiness Directive Manual (FAA-AIR-M-8040.1). Aviation Safety Engineers are expected, whenever possible, to utilize the methods in the supplement guide to develop, prioritize, and administer solutions to airworthiness concerns on Small Airplane Directorate products. These methods facilitate early coordination between the FAA Aviation Safety Engineer, the affected manufacturers, and aviation interest groups (such as type clubs, industry associations, etc.) in the exchange of technical, operational, and economic data. Aviation Safety Engineers should utilize this additional information during the risk assessment process. It is anticipated that this process will result in more responsive, more effective decisions pertaining to airworthiness issues. Although this guide is the culmination of an extensive development effort between the FAA and the flying organizations, there is always room for improvement. Please direct any pertinent comments to: Continued Operational Safety Program Manager Federal Aviation Administration Small Airplane Directorate 901 Locust Street, Room 301 Kansas City, MO 64106   Small Airplane Directorate Airworthiness Directives Manual Supplement Table of Contents Purpose Airworthiness Concern Process Notification of Airworthiness Concern Communication an