AD 2011-03-12

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 25 (Monday, February 7, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6533-6535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2442]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0954; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-078-AD; 
Amendment 39-16596; AD 2011-03-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech 
Aircraft Corporation) Model 400A and 400T Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This AD requires a detailed inspection for 
proper sealant of the left and right pylon firewall structures, and 
corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of 
missing sealant on the left and right pylon firewall structures. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct missing sealant on the left and 
right pylon firewall structures, which, in the event of an engine fire, 
could result in flames penetrating the seams in the firewall between 
the engine and the aft fuselage, and a subsequent uncontrolled fire in 
the aft fuselage.

DATES: This AD is effective March 14, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 14, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, 
Kansas 67201-0085; telephone 316-676-8238; fax 316-676-6706; e-mail 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c6871787f5c747d6b77796e7e79797f747f6e7d7a68327f7371"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3978e8780a38b8294888691818686808b8091828597cd808c8e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs">https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs</a>. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>; 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: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent 
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946-
4107; e-mail: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92c6fafdfff3e1bcc6f7e2fefbf9d2f4f3f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="396d515654584a176d5c49555052795f5858175e564f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to 
the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
on October 1, 2010 (75 FR 60669). That NPRM proposed to require a 
detailed inspection for proper sealant of the left and right pylon 
firewall structures, and corrective actions if necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 165 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                        Cost per    Cost on U.S.
                Action                            Labor cost             Parts cost      product      operators
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Inspection............................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour =             $0           $85       $14,025
                                         $85.
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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

    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):

2011-03-12 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech Aircraft 
Corporation): Amendment 39-16596; Docket No. FAA-2010-0954; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-078-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD is effective March 14, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate previously held by Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech 
Aircraft Corporation) airplanes, certificated in any category; as 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 400A airplanes having serial numbers RK-337 through 
RK-484, RK-486 through RK-570 inclusive, RK-572, RK-573, and RK-575 
through RK-577 inclusive.
    (2) Model 400T airplane having serial number TX-13.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54: 
Nacelles/Pylons.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from reports of missing sealant on the left 
and right pylon firewall structures. The Federal Aviation 
Administration is issuing this AD to detect and correct missing 
sealant on the left and right pylon firewall structures, which, in 
the event of an engine fire, could result in flames penetrating the 
seams in the firewall between the engine and the aft fuselage, and a 
subsequent uncontrolled fire in the aft fuselage.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Inspection and Corrective Action

    (g) Within 200 flight hours or 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed inspection 
for appropriate coverage of firewall sealant of the left and right 
pylon firewall structure, as specified in the figures of Hawker 
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 54-3946, Revision 2, dated 
February 2010, and all applicable corrective actions; in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory 
Service Bulletin SB 54-3946, Revision 2, dated February 2010. Do all 
applicable corrective actions before further flight.

    Note 1:  For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: 
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or 
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available 
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good 
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as 
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning 
and elaborate procedures may be required.''

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. Send information to 
ATTN: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion 
Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 
67209; telephone (316) 946-4196; fax (316) 946-4107.
    (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.

Related Information

    (i) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Teplik, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 
100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-
4196; fax: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cd8e4e3e1edffa2d8e9fce0e5e7cceaededa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="77231f181a1604592312071b1e1c3711161659101801">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 
54-3946, Revision 2, dated February 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 Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service 
Bulletin SB 54-3946, Revision 2, dated February 2010, under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Department 62, P.O. Box 85,

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Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; telephone 316-676-8238; fax 316-676-
6706; e-mail <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d0910191e3d151c0a16180f1f18181e151e0f1c1b09531e1210"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e2a333a3d1e363f29353b2c3c3b3b3d363d2c3f382a703d3133">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs">https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs</a>.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (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 <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 25, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2442 Filed 2-4-11; 8:45 am]
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