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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19089; Directorate Identifier 2000-CE-38-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 99, 100,
200, and 300 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-
15-13, which applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 100, 200,
and 300 series airplanes. This proposed supersedure adds the Raytheon
Beech 99 series to the applicability listed in AD 98-15-13. No change
in the compliance action is proposed for those aircraft originally
affected by AD 98-15-13. AD 98-15-13 currently requires you to check
the airplane maintenance records from January 1, 1994, up to and
including the effective date of that AD, for any MIL-H-6000B fuel hose
replacements on the affected airplanes; inspecting any replaced rubber
fuel hose for a spiral or diagonal external wrap with a red or orange-
red stripe along the length of the hose with 94519 printed along the
stripe; and replacing any MIL-H-6000B rubber fuel hose matching this
description with an FAA-approved hose having a criss-cross or braided
external wrap. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent fuel flow
interruption, which could lead to uncommanded loss of engine power and
loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by November 18,
2004.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed
AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085; telephone: (800) 625-7043.
To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA-2004-19089.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Pretz, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE-116W, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone: (316) 946-4153; facsimile: (316) 946-4407.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal.
Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the
docket number, ``FAA-2004-19089; Directorate Identifier 2000-CE-38-AD''
at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed
rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket web site, anyone
can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
This is docket number FAA-2004-19089. You may review the DOT's complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay
attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and
that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed AD, we will
summarize the contact and place the summary in the docket. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket
on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
Has FAA taken any action to this point? Blockage of fuel hoses due
to hose delamination on certain Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 100, 200,
and 300 series airplanes caused us to issue AD 98-15-13, Amendment 39-
10664 (63 FR 38295-98, July 16, 1998). AD 98-15-13 currently requires
the following on the affected airplanes:
--Checking the airplane maintenance records from January 1, 1994, up to
and including the effective date of the AD, for any MIL-H-6000B fuel
hose replacements on the affected airplanes;
--Inspecting any replaced rubber fuel hose for a spiral or diagonal
external wrap with a red or orange-red stripe along the length of the
hose with 94519 printed along the stripe; and
--Replacing any MIL-H-6000B rubber fuel hose matching this description
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with an FAA-approved hose having a criss-cross or braided external wrap
What has happened since AD 98-15-13 to initiate this proposed
action? The FAA has evaluated the design of the Raytheon Beech 99
series airplanes and determined that they could incorporate the same
fuel hoses. Therefore, we have determined that the 99 series airplanes
should be added to the applicability of these actions.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Fuel flow
interruption could lead to uncommanded loss of engine power and loss of
control of the airplane.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Raytheon
has issued Service Bulletin SB 2718, Rev. 1, dated June 1997, and
Service Bulletin SB 2718, Rev. 2, dated April 2000.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes procedures for:
--Replacing all MIL-H-6000B rubber fuel hoses on the affected airplanes
that were manufactured from January 1, 1994;
--Inspecting the affected airplanes that were manufactured prior to
January 1, 1994, for any MIL-H-6000B rubber fuel hoses that have been
replaced;
--Removing the MIL-H-6000B replacement hoses that have a spiral or
diagonal exterior wrap and a red or red-orange stripe with the
manufacturer code, 94519; and
--Replacing the hose with a hose that has a criss-cross or braided type
of external wrap for all affected airplanes.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop
on other products of this same type design. For this reason, we are
proposing AD action.
What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would
supersede AD 98-15-13 with a new AD that would incorporate the actions
in the previously-referenced service bulletin. The actions and
compliance of AD 98-15-13 would remain the same, and the Raytheon Beech
99 Series airplanes would be added to the applicability.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this proposed AD? On
July 10, 2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR
47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation
now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight
permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material
previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is
included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD
actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 5,107 airplanes in the U.S. registry. AD 98-
15-13 affected an estimated 4,868 airplanes; this proposed AD will add
an estimated 239 airplanes to the number of affected airplanes.
What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to
accomplish this proposed inspection:
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Total cost per Total cost on U.S.
Labor cost airplane operators
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1 work hour x $65 = $65....... $65 $331,955
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What is the difference between the cost impact of this proposed AD
and the cost impact of AD 98-15-13? We estimate the following costs to
accomplish this proposed inspection for the Raytheon Beech 99 Series
airplanes:
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Total cost per Total cost on U.S.
Labor cost airplane operators
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1 work hour x $65 = $65....... $65 $15,535
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Raytheon Aircraft Company will provide warranty credit for parts
and replacement as specified in the service information.
Regulatory Findings
Would this proposed AD impact various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a significant rule or regulatory
action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed
AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this proposed AD
and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``AD Docket No. FAA-2004-19089'' in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD)
98-15-13, Amendment 39-10664 (63 FR 38295-98, July 16, 1998), and
by adding a new AD to read as follows:
Raytheon Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2004-19089; Directorate
Identifier 2000-CE-38-AD
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When Is the Last Date I Can Submit Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this proposed airworthiness
directive (AD) by November 18, 2004.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) This AD supersedes AD 98-15-13, Amendment 39-10664.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Series
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(1) 65-90............................... LJ-1 through LJ-75, and LJ-77
through LJ-113.
(2) 65-A90.............................. LJ-76, LJ-114 through LJ-317,
and LJ-178A.
(3) B90................................. LJ-318 through LJ-501.
(4) C90................................. LJ-502 through LJ-1062.
(5) C90A................................ LJ-1063 through LJ-1287, LJ-
1289 through LJ-1294, and.
LJ-1296 through LJ-1299.
(6) C90B................................ LJ-1288, LJ-1295, and LJ-1300
through LJ-1445.
(7) E90................................. LW-1 through LW-347.
(8) F90................................. LA-2 through LA-236.
(9) H90................................. LL-1 through LL-61.
(10) 100................................ B-2 through B-89, and B-93.
(11) A100............................... B-1, B-90 through B-92, B-94
through B-204, and B-206
through B-247.
(12) A100-1 (RU-21J).................... BB-3 through BB-5.
(13) B100............................... BE-1 through BE-137.
(14) 200................................ BB-2, BB-6 through BB-185, BB-
187 through BB-202, BB-204
through BB-269, BB-271
through BB-407, BB-409
through BB-468, BB-470
through BB-488, BB-490
through BB-509, BB-511
through BB-529, BB-531
through BB-550, BB-552
through BB-562, BB-564
through BB-572, BB-574
through BB-590, BB-592
through BB-608, BB-610
through BB-626, BB-628
through BB-646, BB-648
through BB-664, BB-735
through BB-792, BB-794
through BB-797, BB-799
through BB-822, BB-824
through BB-828, BB-830
through BB-853, BB-872, BB-
873, BB-892, BB-893, and BB-
912.
(15) 200C............................... BL-1 through BL-23, and BL-25
through BL-36.
(16) 200CT.............................. BN-1.
(17) 200T............................... BT-1 through BT-BT-22, and BT-
28.
(18) A200............................... BC-1 through BC-75, and BD-1
through BD-30.
(19) A200C.............................. BJ-1 through BJ-66.
(20) A200CT............................. BP-1, BP-7 through BP-11, BP-
22, BP-24 through BP-63, FC-1
through FC-3, FE-1 through FE-
36, and GR-1 through GR-19.
(21) B200............................... BB-829, BB-854 through BB-870,
BB-874 through BB-891, BB-
894, BB-896 through BB-911,
BB-913 through BB-990, BB-992
through BB-1051, BB-1053
through BB-1092, BB-1094, BB-
1095, BB-1099 through BB-
1104, BB-1106 through BB-
1116, BB-1118 through BB-
1184, BB-1186 through BB-
1263, BB-1265 through BB-
1288, BB-1290 through BB-
1300, BB-1302 through BB-
1425, BB-1427 through BB-
1447, BB-1449, BB-1450, BB-
1452, BB-1453, BB-1455, BB-
1456, and BB-1458 through BB-
1536.
(22) B200C.............................. BL-37 through BL-57, BL-61
through BL-140, BU-1 through
BU-10, BV-1 through BV-12,
and BW-1 through BW-21.
(23) B200CT............................. BN-2 through BN-4, BU-11, BU-
12, FG-1, and FG-2.
(24) B200T.............................. BT-23 through BT-27, and BT-29
through BT-38.
(25) 300................................ FA-1 through BA-230, and FF-1
through FF-19.
(26) B300............................... FL-1 through FL-141.
(27) B300C.............................. FM-1 through FM-9, and FN-1.
(28) 99, 99A, A99, A99A................. U-1 through U-49, U-51 through
U-145, and U-147.
(29) B99................................ U-146, and U-148 through U-
164.
(30) C99................................ U-50, and U-165 through U-239.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of blockage of fuel hose due to hose
delamination. The actions specified in this AD are intended to
prevent fuel flow interruption, which could lead to uncommanded loss
of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.
What Must I do to Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) For airplanes For all affected Documented
manufactured prior to airplanes other compliance with AD
January 1, 1994, check than Models 99, 98-15-13 or follow
airplane maintenance 99A, A99, A99A, PART II of the
records for any MIL-H-6000B B99, and C99: ACCOMPLISHMENT
fuel hose replacement from Within 200 hours INSTRUCTIONS
January 1, 1994, up to and time-in-service section in Raytheon
including the effective (TIS) after August Aircraft Mandatory
date of this AD. 28, 1998 (the Service Bulletin SB
effective date of 2718, Revision 1,
AD 98-15-13). For dated June 1997; or
all affected Models Revision 2, dated
99, 99A, A99, A99A, April 2000. An
B99, and C99 owner/operator
airplanes: Within holding at least a
the next 200 hours private pilot
TIS after the certificate as
effective date of authorized by
this AD. section 43.7 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations 914 CFR
43.7, and must be
entered into the
aircraft records
showing compliance
with this AD in
accordance with
section 43.7 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9) can
accomplish
paragraph (e)(1)
required by this
AD.
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(2) If the airplane records For all affected Documented
show that an MIL-H-6000B airplanes other compliance with AD
fuel hose has been than the Models 99, 98-15-13 or follow
replaced, inspect the 99A, A99, A99A, PART II of the
airplane fuel hoses for a B99, and C99: ACCOMPLISHMENT
3.8-inch-wide red or orange- Within 200 hours INSTRUCTIONS
red, length-wise stripe, time-in-service section in Raytheon
with manufacturer's code, (TIS) after August Aircraft Mandatory
94519, printed periodically 28, 1998 (the Service Bulletin SB
along the line in red effective date of 2718, Revision 1,
letters on one side. The AD 98-15-13). For dated June 1997; or
hoses have a spiral or all affected Models Revision 2, dated
diagonal outer wrap with a 99, 99A, A99, A99A, April 2000.
fabric-type texture on the B99, and C99
rubber surface. airplanes: Within
the next 200 hours
TIS after the
effective date of
this AD.
(3) Replace any fuel hose For all affected Documented
that matches the airplanes other compliance with AD
description in paragraph than the Models 99, 98-15-13 or follow
(e)(2) of this AD with an 99A, A99, A99A, PART II of the
FAA-approved MIL-H-6000B B99, and C99: ACCOMPLISHMENT
fuel hose that has a criss- Within 200 hours INSTRUCTIONS
cross or braided external time-in-service section in Raytheon
wrap. (TIS) after August Aircraft Mandatory
28, 1998 (the Service Bulletin SB
effective date of 2718, Revision 1,
AD 98-15-13). For dated June 1997; or
all affected Models Revision 2, dated
99, 99A, A99, A99A, April 2000.
B99, and C99
airplanes: Within
the next 200 hours
TIS after the
effective date of
this AD.
(4) For Raytheon Models Within 200 hours Documented
C90A, B200, and B300 time-in-service compliance with AD
airplanes that were (TIS) after August 98-15-13 or follow
manufactured on January 1, 28, 1998 (the PART I of the
1994, and after, replace effective date of ACCOMPLISHMENT
the MIL-H-6000B fuel hoses. AD 98-15-13). INSTRUCTIONS
section in Raytheon
Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB
2718, Revision 1,
dated June 1997; or
Revision 2, dated
April 2000.
(5) No one shall install a As of the effective Not applicable.
rubber fuel hose having date of this AD.
spiral or diagonal external
wrap with a 3/8-inch-wide
red or orange-red, length-
wise stripe running down
the side of the hose, with
the manufacturer's code,
94519, printed periodically
along the line in red
letters on any of the
affected airplanes.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small
Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Jeffrey A. Pretz,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE-116W, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4153; facsimile: (316) 946-4407.
May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?
(g) To get copies of the documents referenced in this AD,
contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas
67201-0085; telephone: (800) 625-7043. To view the AD docket, go to
the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington,
DC, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
FAA-2004-19089.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 5, 2004.
Dorenda D. Baker,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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