Just talked to Mr. Caldwell again.  Here's a few points:

1.  He would prefer to re-emphasize the existing AD's and ensure compliance 
rather than creating a new AD.  But he expectrs there will be additional 
emphasis on inspecting and repairing spar caps with extra holes.  He is working 
with Univair to determine if there is a "fix" for aircraft with extra holes in 
the main spar cap.  Maybe something as simple as adding rivets to provide 
strength in the area of concern.

2.  The reason the ACS was issued before the NTSB report went final is because 
it originated with the FAA Flight Standards Office in response to the Sebring 
crash.  He would very much like to see the NTSB report because they may have 
more complete technical analysis that will generate different recommendations.  
Essentially, two processes running concurrently, one from FAA FSO and one fron 
NTSB.

3.  He confirmed that this was a negative "G" failure mode as many here have 
suspected.

4.  He stated, "we know the crack was already there" when the mishap occured.

He has the engineering diagrams and pictures of unmodified main spar caps I 
sent him to establish a baseline.  My impression is that he's still open to 
input and altenative solutions that keep us flying unless the NTSB 
recommendations are more stringent.  I plan on talking with him again after the 
Oct 7th comment date.

TIA,
Dave



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