[Federal Register: December 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 241)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD;
Amendment 39-13904; AD 2004-25-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part
Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04,
C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and
Midland-Ross Corporation)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to
supersede AD 2001-17-13, which applies to aircraft equipped with a
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems (Kelly Aerospace) part number (P/N)
14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04
fuel regulator shutoff valve used with Kelly Aerospace B1500, B2030,
B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. AD
2001-17-13 requires you to visually inspect or pressure test the fuel
regulator shutoff valves for leaks and replace the fuel regulator
shutoff valve if leaks are found. This AD is the result of continued
reports of fuel regulator shutoff valve problems and the manufacturer
revising the service information to modify the pressure test procedures
and to specify installing improved design replacement parts. This AD
retains the actions required in AD 2001-17-13, makes the inspection
repetitive, and requires installing improved design replacement parts.
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff
valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these
combustion heaters. This failure could result in an aircraft fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on January 5, 2005.
As of January 5, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on this AD by February 11, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this 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, SW., 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, SW., 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 Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit,
Alabama 36032; telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596;
Internet: http://www.kellyaerospace.com To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2004-19618.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1985
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-
6063; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Has FAA taken any action to this point?
Reports of JanAero fuel regulator shutoff valves leaking caused FAA to
issue AD 2001-08-01, Amendment 39-12178 (66 FR 19718, April 17, 2001).
AD 2001-08-1 required you to do the following on certain JanAero
Devices (JanAero) 14D11 and 23D04 series fuel regulator shutoff valves
used with certain JanAero combustion heaters that are installed on
aircraft:
--Visually inspect and pressure test the fuel regulator shutoff valves
for leaks; and
--If leaks are found, replace the fuel regulator shutoff valve.
The affected fuel regulator shutoff valves are part of the JanAero
B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 combustion heater
configuration.
Operators of aircraft with the affected fuel regulator shutoff
valves installed and mechanics who did the actions of AD 2001-08-01
provided suggestions for improvement to the AD. Based on that feedback,
FAA superseded AD 2001-08-01 with AD 2001-17-13, Amendment 39-12404 (66
FR 44027, August 22, 2001).
AD 2001-17-13 retained the actions of AD 2001-08-01, except it
requires only the visual inspection or the pressure test of the fuel
regulator shutoff valves (not both) and lists the affected fuel
regulator shutoff valves by part number instead of series. AD 2001-17-
13 also includes a provision for disabling the heater as an alternative
method of compliance.
Accomplishment of AD 2001-17-13 is required following JanAero
Service Bulletin No. A-107, dated January 8, 2001.
What has happened since AD 2001-17-13 to initiate this AD action?
The FAA continues to receive reports of problems with these fuel
regulator shutoff valves. This service history reflects that the
inspections should be repetitive instead of one-time.
Kelly Aerospace has revised the service information to modify the
pressure test procedures, to specify installing improved design
replacement parts with a manufacture date code of 02/02 or later, and
to make the inspection repetitive.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. has also issued new service
information that specifies replacing part number (P/N) A23D04-7.5 with
an improved design replacement part P/N P23D04-7.5.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? This condition,
if not corrected, could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these
combustion heaters, which could result in an aircraft fire with
consequent damage or destruction.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the 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.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on type design aircraft equipped with a Kelly Aerospace
B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 combustion heater,
we are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff
valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these
combustion heaters. This failure could result in an aircraft fire.
What does this AD require? This AD supersedes AD 2001-17-13 with a
new AD that requires you to:
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--Repetitively inspect the fuel regulator shutoff valve (visually or by
pressure test) for fuel leakage;
--If fuel leakage is found, replace the fuel regulator shutoff valve
with an improved design replacement part with a manufacture date code
of 02/02 or later.
This AD also allows you to disable the heater as an alternative
method of compliance.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We have included a discussion of information that
may have influenced this action in the rulemaking docket.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this 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.
Comments Invited
Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule?
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment; however, we invite you to submit any written relevant data,
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2004-19693;
Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back
to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify it. If a person contacts us through a
nonwritten communication, and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this 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 the AD in light of those comments.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this AD.
Regulatory Findings
Will this AD impact various entities? We have determined that this
AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
This AD 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.
Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify that this 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 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 FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD'' in
your request.
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, under 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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2001-17-13, Amendment 39-12404 (66 FR 44027, August 22, 2001), and by
adding a new AD to read as follows:
2004-25-16 Kelly Aerospace Power Systems (formerly owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and
Midland-Ross Corporation): Amendment 39-13904; Docket No. FAA-2004-
19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD; Supersedes AD 2001-17-
13; Amendment 39-12404.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on January 5, 2005.
Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
(b) Yes. This AD supersedes AD 2001-17-13, Amendment 39-12404.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) What aircraft are affected by this AD? This AD applies to
aircraft equipped with a Kelly Aerospace part number (P/N) 14D11,
A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04 or P23D04 fuel
regulator shutoff valve used with Kelly Aerospace B1500, B2030,
B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters.
The following is a list of aircraft where the B-Series combustion
heater could be installed. This is not a comprehensive list and
aircraft not on this list that have the heater installed through
field approval or other methods are still affected by this AD:
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Manufacturer Aircraft models/series
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(1) Bombardier Inc................ CL-215, CL-215T, and CLT-415.
(2) Cessna Aircraft Company....... 208, T303, 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I,
310J, 310K, 310L, 310N, 310P, 310Q,
320C, 320D, 320E, 320F, 337 Series,
340, 340A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A,
421B, and 421C.
(3) The New Piper Aircraft, Inc... PA-23 Series, PA-30, PA-31 Series,
PA-34 Series, PA-39, and PA-44
Series.
(4) Raytheon Aircraft Corporation. 95-B55 Series, 58, 58TC, 58P, 60,
A60, and 76.
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Note 1: The B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500
B-Series combustion heaters were previously manufactured by
Janitrol, C&D Airmotive, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of numerous reports of fuel regulator
shutoff valves leaking fuel. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which could result in
fuel leakage in aircraft with these combustion heaters. This failure
could result in an aircraft fire.
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) Visually inspect or Within the next 25 Locate the pressure
pressure test the fuel hours aircraft time- regulator shutoff
regulator shutoff valve for in-service (TIS) valve in the
any signs of fuel leaks. after January 5, installation using
2005 (the effective the applicable
date of this AD), maintenance manual
unless already done for valve location,
within the last 75 removal, and
hours aircraft TIS installation
(e.g., compliance instructions.
with AD 2001-08-01 Follow the
or 2001-17-13). procedures in Kelly
Repetitively inspect Aerospace Power
thereafter at Systems Service
intervals not to Bulletin No. A-
exceed 100 hours 107A, Issue Date:
aircraft TIS or 12 September 6, 2002,
months, whichever for the visual
occurs first. This inspection or the
is established to pressure test.
coincide with 100-
hour and annual
inspections.
(2) If no fuel leaks or no Prior to further Follow the
signs of fuel stains are flight after each procedures in Kelly
found during each inspection required Aerospace Power
inspection required by in paragraph (e)(1) Systems Service
paragraph (e)(1) of this of this AD. Bulletin No. A-
AD, mark the valve cover 107A, Issue Date:
with date of inspection September 6, 2002.
(month/year) using
permanent ink and letters
.12-.25 high
next to or below the date
of manufacture and make a
log book entry with the
date of inspection (month/
year).
(3) If any signs of fuel Before further Follow Kelly
leaks or any signs of fuel flight after the Aerospace Power
stains are found during any inspection where Systems Service
inspection required in any fuel leak was Bulletin No. A-
paragraph (e)(1) of this found. 107A, Issue Date:
AD, replace the valve with September 6, 2002;
a new valve of appropriate Piper Vendor
part number (P/N) that has Service Publication
a manufacturer's date code VSP-150, dated
of 02/02 or later. For January 31, 2003;
Piper PA-31-350 model and the applicable
aircraft, replace P/N maintenance manual.
A23D04-7.5 valve with P/N
P23D04-7.5Ensure there are
no fuel leaks in the
replacement valve by
following the inspection
and identification
requirements in paragraphs
(e)(1) and (e)(2) of this
AD.
(4) As an alternative method If you choose this Not Applicable.
of compliance to this AD, option, you must do
you may disable the heater it before the next
provided you immediately required inspection
comply with the inspection, specified in
identification, and paragraph (e)(1) of
replacement requirements of this AD. To bring
this AD when you bring the the heater back
heater back into service. into service, you
Do the following actions must do the actions
when disabling: of paragraphs
(i) Cap the fuel supply line (e)(1), (e)(2), and
upstream of the fuel (e)(3) of this AD
regulator and shutoff (inspection,
valve;. identification, and
(ii) Disconnect the replacement, as
electrical power and ensure necessary).
that the connections are
properly secured to reduce
the possibility of
electrical spark or
structural damage;.
(iii) Inspect and test to
ensure that the cabin
heater system is disabled;.
(iv) Ensure that no other
aircraft system is affected
by this action;.
(v) Ensure there are no fuel
leaks; and.
(vi) Fabricate a placard
with the words: ``System
Inoperative''. Install this
placard at the heater
control valve within the
pilot's clear view..
(5) Only install a fuel As of January 5, Not Applicable.
regulator shutoff valve 2005 (the effective
with a manufacture date date of this AD).
code of 02/02 or later.
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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, Atlanta ACO, FAA. For
information on any already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1985 Phoenix
Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6063;
facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
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Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No.
A-107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002; and Piper Vendor Service
Publication VSP-150, dated January 31, 2003. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. To get a copy of this service information, contact Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems, P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit, Alabama 36032;
telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596; Internet:
http://www.kellyaerospace.com. To review copies of this service
information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/ federal--register/code-- of--
federal--regulations/ ibr--locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. 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 20590-001 or on the Internet
at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19693.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 6, 2004.
William J. Timberlake,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-27283 Filed 12-15-04; 8:45 am]
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