[Federal Register: January 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 12)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19078; Directorate Identifier 98-CE-17-AD;
Amendment 39-13946; AD 98-20-38 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon)
Beech 200 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD
98-20-38, which applies to all Beech 200 series airplanes. AD 98-20-38
requires you to revise the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to
specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing
conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or prohibit
the use of various flight control devices while in severe icing
conditions, and provide the flight crew with recognition cues for and
procedures for exiting from severe icing conditions. Part of the
applicability of AD 98-20-38 includes the Raytheon
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Models B200 and B200C airplanes. AD 96-09-13 already requires AFM
revisions on this subject for these airplane models. Consequently, FAA
is revising AD 98-20-38 to remove the Models B200 and B200C from the
applicability and add clarification that AD 96-09-13 affects these
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to minimize the potential hazards
associated with operating these airplanes in severe icing conditions by
providing more clearly defined procedures and limitations.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on February 18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: 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 20590-0001 or on the Internet at
http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19078; Directorate
Identifier 98-CE-17-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Paul Pellicano, Aerospace Engineer
(Icing Specialist), Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One
Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia
30349; telephone: (770) 703-6064; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Has FAA taken any action to this point? A review of the
requirements for certification of Raytheon Beech 200 series airplanes
in icing conditions caused FAA to issue AD 98-20-38, Amendment 39-10806
(63 FR 51805, September 29, 1998). AD 98-20-38 requires you to revise
the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures
that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by
certain visual cues), limit or prohibit the use of various flight
control devices while in severe icing conditions, and provide the
flight crew with recognition cues for and procedures for exiting from
severe icing conditions.
What has happened since AD 98-20-38 to initiate this proposed
action? Part of the applicability of AD 98-20-38 includes the Raytheon
Models B200 and B200C airplanes. AD 96-09-13 already requires AFM
revisions on this subject for these airplane models. The language is
similar but is not the same and AD 96-09-13 reflects the preferred
information. Consequently, FAA is revising AD 98-20-38 to remove the
Models B200 and B200C from the applicability and add clarification that
AD 96-09-13 affects these airplanes.
Has FAA taken any action to this point? We issued a proposal to
amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to Raytheon Beech 200 series airplanes.
This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on October 22, 2004 (69 FR 62005). The NPRM
proposed to revise AD 98-20-38 to remove the Beech Models B200 and
B200C from the applicability. The Beech Models B200 and B200C are still
affected by the actions of AD 96-09-13.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment? We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no
comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
What is FAA's final determination on this issue? We have carefully
reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor
editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Changes to 14 CFR Part 39--Effect on the AD
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, the FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997,
July 22, 2002), which governs the 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 does this AD impact? We estimate that this AD
affects 1,600 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What is the cost impact of this AD on owners/operators of the
affected airplanes? The cost estimate of this AD is the same per
airplane as AD 98-20-38. However, the AD would affect fewer airplanes
than AD 98-20-38.
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
``Docket No. FAA-2004-19078; Directorate Identifier 98-CE-17-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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:
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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. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-
20-38, Amendment 39-10806 (63 FR 51805, September 29, 1998), and by
adding a new AD to read as follows:
98-20-38 R1 Raytheon Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-13946; Docket
No. FAA-2004-19078; Directorate Identifier 98-CE-17-AD.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on February 18, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) This AD revises AD 98-20-38, Amendment 39-10806.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplane models, all serial
numbers, that are certificated in any category:
(1) Beech 200 (A100-1 (U-21J)).
(2) Beech 200C.
(3) Beech 200CT.
(4) Beech 200T.
(5) Beech A200 (C-12A) or (C-12C).
(6) Beech A200C (UC-12B).
(7) Beech A200CT (C-12D), (FWC-12D), (RC-12D), (C-12F), (RC-
12G), (RC-12H), (RC-12K), or (RC-12P).
(8) B200CT.
(9) B200T.
Note 1: The actions of AD 96-09-13 are required for the Beech
Models B200 and B200C airplanes.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) The actions specified in this AD are intended to minimize
the potential hazards associated with operating these airplanes in
severe icing condition by providing more clearly defined procedures
and limitations.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) Within 30 days after November 4, 1998 (the effective date of
AD 98-20-38), do the requirements of paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of
this AD, unless already accomplished.
Note 2: Operators should initiate action to notify and ensure
that flight crewmembers are apprised of this change.
(1) Revise the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by
incorporating the following into the Limitations Section of the AFM.
This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.
``Warning
Severe icing may result from environmental conditions outside of
those for which the airplane is certificated. Flight in freezing
rain, freezing drizzle, or mixed icing conditions (supercooled
liquid water and ice crystals) may result in ice build-up on
protected surfaces exceeding the capability of the ice protection
system, or may result in ice forming aft of the protected surfaces.
This ice may not be shed using the ice protection systems, and may
seriously degrade the performance and controllability of the
airplane.
During flight, severe icing conditions that exceed
those for which the airplane is certificated shall be determined by
the following visual cues. If one or more of these visual cues
exists, immediately request priority handling from Air Traffic
Control to facilitate a route or an altitude change to exit the
icing conditions.
--Unusually extensive ice accumulation on the airframe and
windshield in areas not normally observed to collect ice.
--Accumulation of ice on the upper surface of the wing, aft of the
protected area.
--Accumulation of ice on the engine nacelles and propeller spinners
farther aft than normally observed.
Since the autopilot, when installed and operating, may
mask tactile cues that indicate adverse changes in handling
characteristics, use of the autopilot is prohibited when any of the
visual cues specified above exist, or when unusual lateral trim
requirements or autopilot trim warnings are encountered while the
airplane is in icing conditions.
All wing icing inspection lights must be operative
prior to flight into known or forecast icing conditions at night.
[Note: This supersedes any relief provided by the Master Minimum
Equipment List (MMEL).]''
(2) Revise the FAA-approved AFM by incorporating the following
into the Normal Procedures Section of the AFM. This may be
accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.
``The Following Weather Conditions May Be Conducive to Severe In-Flight
Icing
Visible rain at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius
ambient air temperature.
Droplets that splash or splatter on impact at
temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius ambient air temperature.
Procedures for Exiting the Severe Icing Environment
These procedures are applicable to all flight phases from
takeoff to landing. Monitor the ambient air temperature. While
severe icing may form at temperatures as cold as -18 degrees
Celsius, increased vigilance is warranted at temperatures around
freezing with visible moisture present. If the visual cues specified
in the Limitations Section of the AFM for identifying severe icing
conditions are observed, accomplish the following:
Immediately request priority handling from Air Traffic
Control to facilitate a route or an altitude change to exit the
severe icing conditions in order to avoid extended exposure to
flight conditions more severe than those for which the airplane has
been certificated.
Avoid abrupt and excessive maneuvering that may
exacerbate control difficulties.
Do not engage the autopilot.
If the autopilot is engaged, hold the control wheel
firmly and disengage the autopilot.
If an unusual roll response or uncommanded roll control
movement is observed, reduce the angle-of-attack.
Do not extend flaps when holding in icing conditions.
Operation with flaps extended can result in a reduced wing angle-of-
attack, with the possibility of ice forming on the upper surface
further aft on the wing than normal, possibly aft of the protected
area.
If the flaps are extended, do not retract them until
the airframe is clear of ice.
Report these weather conditions to Air Traffic
Control.''
(f) As an alternative method of compliance to the actions
required by paragraph (e)(2) of this AD, revise the Abnormal
Procedures Section or Emergency Procedures Section of the AFM
instead of the Normal Procedures section of the AFM. Insert the
information presented in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD into the
applicable AFM section.
(g) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may incorporate the AFM revisions required
by this AD. Enter this information into the aircraft records showing
compliance with this AD following section 43.9 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(h) 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 Mr. Paul Pellicano,
Aerospace Engineer (Icing Specialist), Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard,
Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6064;
facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?
(i) You may view the AD docket at 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.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 11, 2005.
Michael K. Dahl,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-895 Filed 1-18-05; 8:45 am]
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