[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 67 (Monday, April 7, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18706-18708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6959]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0392; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-022-AD;
Amendment 39-15451; AD 2008-07-10]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) Models B200, B200GT, B300,
and B300C airplanes. This AD requires you to fabricate and install a
placard incorporating information that limits operation when there is
known or forecast icing and requires you to replace a section of the
pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system with a new tube of a
different material. This AD results from reports of collapsed tail
deice boot pneumatic supply tubes. 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 becomes effective on April 10, 2008.
On April 10, 2008 the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by June 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD.
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.
To get the 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.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2008-0392; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-022-
AD.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received information of reports of collapsed pneumatic tubes,
which supply pressure and vacuum to the horizontal stabilizer deice
boots. With the introduction of an improved environmental control
system, a section of the pneumatic deice tube located in the aft
evaporator bay is subject to higher than normal temperature. This high
heat in the aft evaporator bay may cause the tubing to soften and
collapse undetected and permanently block flow to and from the deice
boots.
The pilot's operating handbook specifies to visually check deicing
boots, where possible, for inflation and hold down function when ice
protection equipment is required. However, the tail deice boots are not
visible from the cockpit during the check.
Since the collapse of the pneumatic deice supply tube is caused by
the use of cabin heat, there is the possibility that the condition
could occur after pre-flight verification of operation. Icing
conditions and the use of cabin heat would be a normal operational
mode.
In February 2008, HBC issued a safety communique to inform flight
crews of the potential for collapsed pneumatic supply tubes and
recommended flight crews avoid flight into icing conditions.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the
tail deice boots to operate. This failure could lead to loss of control
in icing conditions.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-
3889, Issued: March 2008. The service information describes procedures
for replacement of tail deice boot pneumatic supply tubes.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires
you to fabricate and install a placard incorporating information that
limits operation when there is known or forecast icing and requires you
to replace a section of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice
system with a new tube of a different material. The replacement of the
tail deice boot pneumatic supply tubes is terminating action for the
operation limitations in known or forecast icing.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We did not receive any information through these
contacts. If received, we would have included a discussion of any
information that may have influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
FAA's 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 determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2008-0392;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-022-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
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www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this AD.
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 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 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); 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information 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 Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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 adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
2008-07-10 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation: Amendment 39-15451; Docket
No. FAA-2008-0392; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-022-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on April 10, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Serial Nos.
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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........................... FM-14 through FM-18.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of reports of collapsed tail deice
boot pneumatic supply tubes. 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
(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) Fabricate a placard Before further The owner/operator
(using at least \1/8\-inch flight in known or holding at least a
letters) with the following forecast icing private pilot
words and install the conditions or certificate as
placard on the instrument within the next 3 authorized by
panel within the pilot's days after April section 43.7 of the
clear view: ``THIS AIRPLANE 10, 2008 (the Federal Aviation
IS PROHIBITED FROM FLIGHT effective date of Regulations (14 CFR
IN KNOWN OR FORECAST this AD), whichever 43.7) may fabricate
ICING''. occurs first. the placard
required in
paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD. Make an
entry into the
aircraft records
showing compliance
with these portions
of the AD in
accordance with
section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
(2) Replace the tail deice Within 25 hours time- Follow Hawker
boot pneumatic supply tubes in-service (TIS) Beechcraft
using Kit No. 130-9701-0003 after April 10, Mandatory Service
for Models B200 and B200GT 2008 (the effective Bulletin SB 30-
or Kit No. 130-9701-0001 date of this AD) or 3889, Issued: March
for Models B300 and B300C. within 3 months 2008.
The replacement of tail after April 10,
deice boot pneumatic supply 2008 (the effective
tubes required by paragraph date of this AD),
(e)(2) of this AD is whichever occurs
terminating action for the first.
placard required by
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
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(3) Remove the placard Before further The owner/operator
required by paragraph flight after the holding at least a
(e)(1) of this AD. replacement of tail private pilot
deice boot certificate as
pneumatic supply authorized by
tubes required by section 43.7 of the
paragraph (e)(2) of Federal Aviation
this AD. Regulations (14 CFR
43.7) may remove
the placard
required in
paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD. Make an
entry into the
aircraft records
showing compliance
with these portions
of the AD in
accordance with
section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR
43.9).
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) 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. Send information to
ATTN: Don Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4120;
fax: (316) 946-4107. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
Related Information
(g) Hawker Beechcraft Safety Communique No. 290, dated: February
2008, pertains to the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
30-3889, Issued: March 2008, 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.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, 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 March 27, 2008.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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