[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 45 (Thursday, March 7, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14640-14642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04901]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0720; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-059-AD;
Amendment 39-17360; AD 2013-04-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 750 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of loss of displayed airspeed. This AD requires inspecting
certain logic modules to determine if certain cabin altitude/pitot
static heater module assemblies are installed and replacing those
assemblies with a new assembly; and revising the Non-Normal Procedures
Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures for
resetting the pitot switch in the event of pitot heater failure and for
total loss of airspeed indication. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the loss of all displayed airspeed, which could result in reduced
ability to control the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publication listed in the AD as of April 11, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone
316-517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email [email protected];
Internet https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html. You may review
copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Abraham, Aerospace Engineer,
Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4165; fax: 316-946-4107;
email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2012 (77 FR
41937). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting certain logic modules
to determine if certain cabin altitude/pitot static heater module
assemblies are installed and replacing those assemblies with a new
assembly; and revising the Non-Normal Procedures Section of the AFM to
include procedures for resetting the pitot switch in the event of pitot
heater failure and for total loss of airspeed indication.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 41937, July 17, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Change Compliance Time
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) requested that the NPRM (77 FR
41937, July 17, 2012) use the compliance time described in Cessna
Service Letter SL750-30-08, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2011, of within
two years or 1,200 flight hours after July 11, 2011 (The issue date of
Cessna Service Letter SL750-30-08, Revision 1), whichever occurs first.
Cessna noted that the proposed NPRM compliance time is within 600
flight hours or one year after the effective date of the AD, whichever
occurs first. Cessna stated that the NPRM compliance time will extend
the compliance time beyond what is suggested by Cessna Service Letter
SL750-30-08, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2011.
We disagree with the request to change the compliance time. We
coordinated with Cessna regarding the compliance time difference prior
to issuing the NPRM (77 FR 41937, July 17, 2012). We have determined
that a compliance time of within 600 flight hours or one year after the
effective date of the AD (whichever occurs first) is an appropriate
compliance time to adequately address the identified unsafe condition.
If additional data are presented to justify a shorter compliance time,
we might consider further rulemaking. We have not changed the AD in
this regard.
Request To Change Logic Module Designators
Cessna requested that we change the reference designators to the
logic modules in paragraph (g) of the NPRM (77 FR 41937, July 17,
2012). Cessna stated that NC006 and NC007 are the correct reference
designators for the logic modules.
We agree to change the references because we have determined that
the commenter's stated references are
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correct. We have changed paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to the logic
modules as NC006 and NC007.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the change described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 41937, July 17, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 41937, July 17, 2012).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 210 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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Inspection......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $35,700
= $170.
Revision........................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 17,850
= $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $4,058 $4,143
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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
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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-04-03 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17360; Docket No.
FAA-2012-0720; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-059-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 11, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 750
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 0001 through
0245 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 3030, Pitot/Static Anti-Ice System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of loss of displayed airspeed.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of all displayed
airspeed, which could result in reduced ability to control the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Replacement
Within 600 flight hours or one year after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do an inspection of logic
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modules NC006 and NC007 to determine if any cabin altitude/pitot
static heater module assemblies having part number (P/N) 6718477-9,
P/N 6718477-10, or P/N 9914731-1 are installed, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Letter SL750-30-
08, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2011. If any altitude/pitot static
heater module assembly having P/N 6718477-9, P/N 6718477-10, or P/N
9914731-1 is installed: Before further flight, replace that assembly
with a new assembly having P/N 6718477-11, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Letter SL750-30-08,
Revision 1, dated July 11, 2011.
(h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Concurrently with the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Revise the Non-Normal Procedures Section of the Cessna 750 AFM
to include the information in the flight manual changes identified
in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), (h)(4), (h)(5), and (h)(6) of
this AD. This may be done by inserting copies of these flight manual
changes into the Cessna 750 AFM. When these flight manual changes
have been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in these
flight manual changes, and then these temporary flight manual
changes may be removed.
(1) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-23, approved June 26, 2012.
(2) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-24, approved June 26, 2012.
(3) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-25, approved June 26, 2012.
(4) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-26, approved June 26, 2012.
(5) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FMA TC-R02-03, approved April 10, 2012.
(6) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FMA TC-R02-07, approved June 26, 2012.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
altitude/pitot static heater module assembly having P/N 6718477-9,
P/N 6718477-10, or P/N 9914731-1, on any airplane.
(j) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections
21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane
can be modified (if the operator elects to do so), provided the
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD have been accomplished.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(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 appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Christine Abraham,
Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-
119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:
316-946-4165; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected].
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Cessna Service Letter SL750-30-08, Revision 1, dated July
11, 2011.
(ii) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-23, approved June 26, 2012.
(iii) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Change 75FM TC-R11-24, approved June 26, 2012.
(iv) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-25, approved June 26, 2012.
(v) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FM TC-R11-26, approved June 26, 2012.
(vi) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Change
75FMA TC-R02-03, approved April 10, 2012.
(vii) Cessna Temporary FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Change 75FMA TC-R02-07, approved June 26, 2012.
(3) For Cessna service information identified in this AD,
contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone 316-517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email
[email protected]; Internet https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 8, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager,
Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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