[Federal Register: June 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 111)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-NM-244-AD; Amendment 39-13661; AD 2004-12-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model BAe.125 Series 800A,
800A (C-29A), and 800B Airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Raytheon Model BAe.125 series 800A, 800A (C-29A),
and 800B airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 airplanes, that requires a
one-time inspection of certain wire bundles for discrepancies and
related corrective action. This action is necessary to find and fix
chafing and damage to the wire bundles, which could result in
electrical arcing and heat damage in a potential fuel zone and possible
fire or explosion in the fuel tank. This action is intended to address
the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective July 14, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of July 14, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85,
Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. This information may be examined at the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate,
Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Petty, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4139; fax (316)
946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Raytheon Model BAe.125
series 800A, 800A (C-29A), and 800B airplanes; and Model Hawker 800
airplanes was published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2004 (69
FR 15264). That action proposed to require a one-time inspection of
certain wire bundles for discrepancies and related corrective action.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Cost Impact
There are about 184 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. We estimate that 110 airplanes of U.S. registry will
be affected by this AD, that it will take about 1 work hour per
airplane to accomplish the inspection, and that the average labor rate
is $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the
inspection required by this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be
$7,150, or $65 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other
administrative actions.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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); and (3) 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2004-12-02 Raytheon Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-13661. Docket
2003-NM-244-AD.
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Applicability: Model BAe.125 series 800A, 800A (C-29A), and 800B
airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 airplanes, as listed in Raytheon
Service Bulletin SB 24-3588, Revision 1, dated September 2003;
certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To find and fix chafing and damage to certain wire bundles,
which could result in electrical arcing and heat damage in a
potential fuel zone and possible fire or explosion in the fuel tank,
accomplish the following:
One-Time Inspection/Corrective Action
(a) Within 125 flight hours or 90 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever is first: Do a one-time detailed inspection
for discrepancies of the wire bundles extending from relays `JT' and
`KT' on Panel `JA,' and the wire bundle entering pressure bung `DD';
and do any related corrective action; by doing all the actions per
Part 3.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Service
Bulletin SB 24-3588, Revision 1, dated September 2003. Do any
related corrective action before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is
defined as: ``An intensive visual examination of a specific
structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage,
failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity
deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate
access procedures may be required.''
Inspections/Corrective Action Accomplished Per Previous Issue of
Service Bulletin
(b) Inspections and corrective action accomplished before the
effective date of this AD per Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24-3588,
dated February 2003, are considered acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding actions specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, is authorized to approve
alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) Unless otherwise provided in this AD, the actions shall be
done in accordance with Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24-3588,
Revision 1, dated September 2003. 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
Raytheon Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita,
Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or
at the FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
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Effective Date
(e) This amendment becomes effective on July 14, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 28, 2004.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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