[Federal Register: October 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 195)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-212-AD;
Amendment 39-14785; AD 2006-21-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and
400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes; and
Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 airplanes. This AD requires revising
the airplane flight manual to modify the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal Procedures, as applicable, for flight
in icing conditions. This AD results from multiple reports of high-
altitude, dual-engine flameouts on airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise the
flightcrew that the buildup of ice on certain internal areas of the
engine could result in a dual-engine flameout and what action they must
take to avoid this hazard.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 25, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference
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of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 25, 2006.
We must receive comments on this AD by December 11, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses 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.
Fax: (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.
Contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85,
Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085, for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Roell, Aerospace Engineer,
Flight Test and Program Management Branch, ACE-117W, FAA, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, room 100, Mid-
Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4146; fax
(316) 946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received a report that, on June 14, 2006, a Raytheon Model
400A (Beechjet 400A) airplane lost all power while in cruise flight
near Norfolk, Virginia. Both engines restarted and the airplane landed
without further incident. The pilots reported that the airplane was in
clouds at the time of the incident. Due to concern about entering a
cloud deck, the pilots decided to turn on the engine anti-ice. The
pilots followed the instruction in the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
reduce power before activating anti-ice. Both engines flamed out
simultaneously as soon as they retarded the throttles but before they
could turn on the engine anti-ice.
We have also received other reports of engine failure on Model
Raytheon 400A (Beechjet 400A) airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. Further analysis by the engine manufacturer
demonstrated that, with engine anti-ice off, conditions along the
engine internal flow path can allow ice crystals to stick on warm
surfaces and accrete rapidly in areas like the leading edges of the
front inner compressor stator of the engine. The resulting ice buildup
could result in a compressor surge or flameout and consequent loss of
engine power. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a dual-
engine flameout.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the Raytheon temporary changes (TCs), all dated
September 15, 2006, to the AFMs specified in the following table. The
TCs describe revisions to the AFMs to modify the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal Procedures, as applicable, for flight
in icing conditions. Accomplishing the revisions to the AFMs as
specified in the TCs is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition.
Raytheon Temporary Changes
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For Raytheon airplane model-- Use Raytheon TC-- Subject title-- To the Raytheon AFM--
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MU-300 (Diamond I)............. MR-0460TC5 In Flight Operation of MR-0460
Ice Protection Systems.
MU-300 (Diamond IA)............ MR-0873TC5 In Flight Operation of MR-0873
Ice Protection Systems.
400 (Beechjet 400)............. 128-590001-13BTC6 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-13B
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-91TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-91
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-95TC13 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-95
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-107TC11 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-107
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-109TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-109
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A), Hawker 128-590001-167TC18 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-167
400XP (Model 400A). Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-169TC9 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-169
Flight Operation).
400T (Beechjet 400T)........... 132-590002-5TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 132-590002-5
Flight Operation).
400T (Beechjet 400T (TX))...... 134-590002-1TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 134-590002-1B1
Flight Operation).
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we
are issuing this AD to advise the flightcrew that the buildup of ice on
certain internal areas of the engine could result in a dual-engine
flameout and what action they must take to avoid this hazard. This AD
requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists to make this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-212-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
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 AD. Using the search function of that web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
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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.). 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.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov
, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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 FAA amends 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-21-02 Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Beech): Amendment 39-
14785. Docket No. FAA-2006-26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-
212-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 25, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and
400T series airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300
airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from multiple reports of high-altitude,
dual-engine flameout on airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise the
flightcrew that the buildup of ice on certain internal areas of the
engine could result in a dual-engine flameout and what action they
must take to avoid this hazard.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
(f) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Operating Limitations, Abnormal Procedures, and Normal
Procedures sections, as applicable, of the applicable AFM to include
the information in the Raytheon temporary changes (TCs), all dated
September 15, 2006, as specified in Table 1 of this AD.
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of the applicable TC into the applicable
AFM. When the information in the applicable TC has been included in
the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM and the
copy of the applicable TC may be removed, provided the relevant
information in the general revisions is identical to that in the
applicable TC.
Table 1.--Temporary Changes
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Which is identified in
For Raytheon airplane model-- the Raytheon TC as-- Use Raytheon TC-- Subject Title-- To the Raytheon AFM--
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MU-300............................. MU-300 Diamond I...... MR-0460TC5 In Flight Operation of Ice MR-0460
Protection Systems.
MU-300............................. MU-300 Diamond IA..... MR-0873TC5 In Flight Operation of Ice MR-0873
Protection Systems.
400................................ Beechjet 400.......... 128-590001-13BTC6 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-13B
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-91TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-91
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-95TC13 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-95
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-107TC11 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-107
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-109TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-109
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A), 128-590001-167TC18 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-167
Hawker 400XP (Model Flight Operation).
400A).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-169TC9 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-169
Flight Operation).
400T............................... Beechjet (Model 400T). 132-590002-5TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 132-590002-5
Flight Operation).
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400T............................... Beechjet Model 400T 134-590002-1TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 134-590002-1B1
(TX). Flight Operation).
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Raytheon
Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies
at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/[fxsp0]federal--
register/[fxsp0]code--of--federal--regulations/[fxsp0]ibr--
locations.html.
Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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To the Raytheon airplane flight
Raytheon temporary change-- Dated-- manual--
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128-590001-107TC11....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-107
128-590001-109TC12....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-109
128-590001-13BTC6........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-13B
128-590001-167TC18....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-167
128-590001-169TC9........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-169
128-590001-91TC12........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-91
128-590001-95TC13........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-95
132-590002-5TC4.......................... September 15, 2006............... 132-590002-5
134-590002-1TC4.......................... September 15, 2006............... 134-590002-1B1
MR-0460TC5............................... September 15, 2006............... MR-0460
MR-0873TC5............................... September 15, 2006............... MR-0873
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 29, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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