[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78596-78599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31438]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1242; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-062-AD;
Amendment 39-16542; AD 2010-26-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models
B200, B200GT, B300, and B300C Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. That AD currently requires fabricating
and installing a placard incorporating information that limits
operation when there is known or forecast icing and requires replacing
a section of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system with a
new tube of a different material. This AD requires fabricating and
installing a placard incorporating information that limits operation
when there is known or forecast icing and requires replacing the entire
length of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system with a
new tube of a different material. This AD was prompted by reports of
two failures of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system
outside the area covered by AD 2008-07-10. We are issuing this AD to
prevent collapsed pneumatic supply tubes, which could result in failure
of the tail deice boots to operate. This failure could lead to loss of
control in icing conditions.
DATES: This AD is effective December 20, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 20,
2010.
We must receive any comments on this AD by January 31, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085;
telephone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140; Internet:
www.hawkerbeechcraft.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust
St., Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Ristow, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4120; fax: (316) 946-4107;
e-mail: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On March 27, 2008, we issued AD 2008-07-10, Amendment 39-15451 (73
FR 18706, April 7, 2008), for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
Models B200, B200GT, B300, and B300C airplanes. That AD requires
fabricating and installing a placard incorporating
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information that limits operation when there is known or forecast icing
and requires replacing a section of the pneumatic supply tube for the
tail deice system with a new tube of a different material. That AD
resulted from reports of collapsed tail deice boot pneumatic supply
tubes. We issued that AD to prevent collapsed pneumatic supply tubes,
which could result in failure of the tail deice boots to operate. This
failure could lead to loss of control in icing conditions.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2008-07-10, we received reports of two failures
of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system outside the area
covered by AD 2008-07-10 on an affected Model B300 airplane and on an
affected Model B300C airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-
3889, Rev. 1, dated October 2010. The service information describes
procedures for replacing the entire length of the pneumatic supply tube
for the tail deice system with a new tube of a different material.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because this
condition could result in failure of the tail deice boots to operate.
This failure could lead to loss of control in icing conditions.
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
the docket number FAA-2010-1242 and directorate identifier 2010-CE-062-
AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments
on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects
of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 90 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor Cost Parts cost product operators
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Fabricate placard (retained action 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable....... $85 $7,650
from AD 2008-07-10). hour = $85.
Replace entire length of the 15 work-hours x $85 $100................. $1,375 $123,750
pneumatic supply tube for the per hour = $1,275.
tail de-ice system.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
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 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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2008-07-10, Amendment 39-15451 (73 FR 18706, April 7, 2008) and adding
the following new AD:
2010-26-03 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation: Amendment 39-16542; Docket
No. FAA-2010-1242; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-062-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD is effective December 20, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This supersedes AD 2008-07-10; Amendment 39-15451.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation airplanes that are certificated in any category:
Table 1--Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers
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Model Serial numbers
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B200.................................. BB-1926, BB-1978, and BB-1988
through BB-2000.
B200GT................................ BY-1 through BY-26.
B300.................................. FL-427, FL-493, and FL-500
through FL-573.
B300C (C-12W)......................... FM-14 through FM-18.
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Subject
(d) Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the pneumatic
supply tube for the tail deice system outside the area covered by AD
2008-07-10. We are issuing this AD to prevent collapsed pneumatic
supply tubes, which could result in failure of the tail deice boots
to operate. This failure could lead to loss of control in icing
conditions.
Compliance
(f) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
Table 2--Requirements of This AD
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Fabricate a placard Before further Not applicable.
(using at least 1/ flight in known or
8[dash]inch letters) with forecast icing
the following words and conditions or
install the placard on the within the next 3
instrument panel within the days after December
pilot's clear view: ``THIS 20, 2010 (the
AIRPLANE IS PROHIBITED FROM effective of this
FLIGHT IN KNOWN OR FORECAST AD), whichever
ICING.'' occurs first.
(2) For Model B200 and Model Before further Follow the
B200GT airplanes: Replace flight in known or Accomplishment
the pneumatic supply tubing forecast icing Instructions in
from the rear spar at conditions, within Hawker Beechcraft
Fuselage Station (FS) 25 hours time-in- Mandatory Service
227.00 to the aft pressure service (TIS) after Bulletin SB 30-
bulkhead at FS 347.750 with December 20, 2010 3889, Rev 1, dated
Hytrel tubing part number (the effective date October 2010.
(P/N) 131823VH10D-1210; and of this AD), or
for Model B300 and Model within 3 months
B300C airplanes: Replace after December 20,
pneumatic supply tubing 2010 (the effective
from the rear spar at FS date of this AD),
241.40 to the aft pressure whichever occurs
bulkhead at FS 381.750 with first.
Hytrel tubing P/N
131823VH10D-1406. The
replacement of tail deice
boot pneumatic supply tubes
required by paragraph
(f)(2) of this AD is
terminating action for the
placard required by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(3) Remove the placard Before further Not applicable.
required by paragraph flight after the
(f)(1) of this AD. replacement of tail
deice boot
pneumatic supply
tubes required by
paragraph (f)(2) of
this AD.
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Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(g) If Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-3889,
Issued: March 2008, has already been complied with, you may splice
new Hytrel tubing on the existing Hytrel tubing in the aft
evaporator bay area before further flight in known or forecast icing
conditions, within 25 hours TIS after December 20, 2010 (the
effective date of this AD), or within 3 months after December 20,
2010 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.
Related Information
(i) For more information about this AD, contact Don Ristow,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4120; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email: [email protected].
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
30-3889, Rev. 1, dated October 2010, to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085; telephone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140; Internet: http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329-4148.
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(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 9, 2010.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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