[Federal Register: December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26075; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-55-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (The Beech
Aircraft Company and BEECH Previously Held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15,
3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E33, F33,
G33, 35-C33A, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35,
G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36, A36, A45
(T-34A, B45), D45 (T-34B), 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B (T-
42A), 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 95, B95,
B95A, D95A, and E95 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 72-22-01,
which applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) (The Beech
Aircraft Company and BEECH previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15,
3A16, 5A3, and A-777) Models 33, 35, 36, 45, and 95 series airplanes.
AD 72-22-01 currently requires you to determine if each uplock roller
is of the greasible type (one having a drilled and grooved inner race),
replace any nongreasible uplock roller (one having a solid inner race)
with the greasible type before further flight, install hollow zerk-
ended mounting bolts on the uplock rollers, and repetitively lubricate
the uplock mechanism. Since we issued AD 72-22-01, there was a recent
incident involving a RAC Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplane where a seizure
of the uplock rollers occurred. This malfunction of the uplock rollers
is addressed in AD 72-22-01. Thus, the FAA has determined that the
actions of AD 72-22-01 should also apply to certain serial numbers of
the Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplanes. Consequently, this proposed AD
would retain all the actions of AD 72-22-01, would add those Model 95-
B55B (T-42A) airplanes to the applicability of this proposed AD, and
would list out the specific serial numbers. We are proposing this AD to
decrease the possibility of gear-up landings caused by seizure of the
uplock rollers.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 9,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment 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, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
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.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085;
telephone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801
Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4174;
facsimile: (316) 946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA-
2006-26075; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-55-AD'' at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend the proposed AD in light of those 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 we
receive concerning this proposed AD.
Discussion
Reports of RAC 33, 35, 36, 45, and 95 series airplanes equipped
with non-greasible uplock rollers having a solid inner race that
renders lubrication of the uplock roller mechanism ineffective
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caused us to issue AD 72-22-01, Amendment 39-1544 (37 FR 22371, October
19, 1972). AD 72-22-01 currently requires the following on certain RAC
33, 35, 36, 45, and 95 series airplanes:
Determining if each uplock roller is of the greasible type
(one having a drilled and grooved inner race);
Replacing any nongreasible uplock roller (one having a
solid inner race) with the greasible type before further flight;
Installing a hollow zerk-ended mounting bolts on the
uplock rollers; and
Repetitively lubricating the uplock mechanism.
Since we issued AD 72-22-01, there was a recent incident involving
a RAC Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplane where a seizure of the uplock
rollers occurred. The design of the uplock rollers is the same as those
uplock rollers on the airplanes addressed by AD 72-22-01.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in a gear-up
landing.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0448-211, Rev.
I, and Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0448-211.
The service information describes procedures for:
Determining if each uplock roller is of the greasible type
(one having a drilled and grooved inner race);
Replacing any nongreasible uplock roller (one having a
solid inner race) with the greasible type before further flight;
Installing a hollow zerk-ended mounting bolts on the
uplock rollers; and
Repetitively lubricating the uplock mechanism.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD
would supersede AD 72-22-01 with a new AD that would retain all the
actions of AD 72-22-01, would add those Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplanes
to the applicability of this proposed AD, and would list out the
specific serial numbers. This proposed AD would require you to use the
service information described previously to perform these actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 9,714 airplanes in
the U.S. registry.
The differences in costs between this proposed AD and AD 72-22-01
are the costs associated with the number of Model 95-B55B (T-42A)
airplanes that were not affected by AD 72-22-01.
We estimate the following costs to do the proposed actions to
determine if each uplock roller is of the greasible type (one having a
drilled and grooved inner race), replace any nongreasible uplock roller
(one having a solid inner race) with the greasible type before further
flight, install hollow zerk-ended mounting bolts on the uplock rollers,
and initially lubricate the uplock mechanism:
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Total cost Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost per U.S.
airplane operators
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2 work-hours x $80 per hour = $30 $190 $1,845,660
$160.........................
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We estimate the following costs for each lubrication of the uplock
mechanism.
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Total cost Total cost on
Labor cost Parts cost per U.S.
airplane operators
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1 work-hour x $80 per hour = None $80 $777,120
$80..........................
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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 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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information on
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
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Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located at the street address stated in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
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 FAA 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) 72-22-01, Amendment 39-1544, and adding the following new AD:
Raytheon Aircraft Company (The Beech Aircraft Company and BEECH
previously held Type Certificate Nos. 3A15, 3A16, 5A3, and A-777):
Docket No. FAA-2006-26075; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-55-AD;
Supersedes AD 72-22-01; Amendment 39-1544.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by February 9, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 72-22-01, Amendment 39-1544.
Unsafe Condition
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial
numbers (SNs) that are certificated in any category:
(1) Group 1 (maintains the actions from AD 72-22-01):
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Model SNs
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(i) 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, CD-1 through CD-1256.
E33, F33, and G33.
(ii) 35-C33A, E33A, and F33A...... CE-1 through CE-349.
(iii) E33C and F33C............... CJ-1 through CJ-30.
(iv) 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, D-1 through D-9287.
F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35,
N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, and
V35B.
(v) 36 and A36.................... E1 through E-283.
(vi) A45 (T-34A, B45) and D45 (T- All.
34B).
(vii) 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, and TC-1 through TC-1402.
95-B55A.
(viii) 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, TE-1 through TE-846.
E55, and E55A.
(ix) 56TC and A56TC............... TG-1 through TG-94.
(x) 58............................ TH-1 through TH-174.
(xi) 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95. TD-2 through TD-721.
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(2) Group 2: Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplanes, SNs TF-1 through
TF-70.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a recent incident involving a Raytheon
Aircraft Company (RAC) Model 95-B55B (T-42A) airplane where a
seizure of the uplock rollers occurred. We are issuing this AD to
decrease the possibility of gear-up landings caused by seizure of
the uplock rollers.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Determine if each uplock (A) For Group 1 Follow Beechcraft
roller is of the greasible airplanes: Within Service
type (one having a drilled 300 hours time-in- Instructions No.
and grooved inner race). service (TIS) after 0448-211, Rev. I,
October 25, 1972 or Beechcraft
(the effective date Service
of AD 72-22-01). Instructions No.
0448-211.
(B) For Group 2
airplanes: Within
300 hours TIS after
the effective date
of this AD.
(2) Replace any nongreasible (A) For Group 1 Follow Beechcraft
uplock roller (one having a airplanes: Before Service
solid inner race) with the further flight Instructions No.
greasible type. after the 0448-211, Rev. I,
determination or Beechcraft
required by Service
paragraph (e)(1)(A) Instructions No.
of this AD. 0448-211.
(B) For Group 2
airplanes: Before
further flight
after the
determination
required by
paragraph (e)(1)(B)
of this AD.
(3) Install hollow zerk- (A) For Group 1 Follow Beechcraft
ended mounting bolts on the airplanes: Within Service
uplock rollers. 300 hours TIS after Instructions No.
October 25, 1972 0448-211, Rev. I,
(the effective date or Beechcraft
of AD 72-22-01). Service
Instructions No.
0448-211.
(B) For Group 2
airplanes: Within
300 hours TIS after
the effective date
of this AD.
(4) Lubricate the uplock (A) For Group 1 Follow Beechcraft
mechanism. airplanes: Service
Initially within Instructions No.
300 hours TIS after 0448-211, Rev. I,
October 25, 1972 or Beechcraft
(the effective date Service
of AD 72-22-01). Instructions No.
Repetitively 0448-211.
lubricate
thereafter at
intervals not to
exceed 100 hours
TIS.
(B) For Group 2
airplanes:
Initially within
300 hours TIS after
the effective date
of this AD.
Repetitively
lubricate
thereafter at
intervals not to
exceed 100 hours
TIS.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
ATTN: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, 1801 Airport Road,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4174; facsimile: (316)
946-4107, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(g) AMOCs approved for AD 72-22-01 are approved for this AD.
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Related Information
(h) To get copies of the service information referenced in this
AD, contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas
67201-0085; telephone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140. 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 Docket No. FAA-2006-26075; Directorate Identifier
2006-CE-55-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 4, 2006.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20970 Filed 12-8-06; 8:45 am]
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