AD 2017-04-14

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

AD Number: 2017-04-14
Status: final_rule
Effective Date: March 9, 2017
Product Category: aircraft
Docket: Docket No. FAA-2017-0122
FR Citation: 82 FR 11307

Applicability

Type	Manufacturer	Model	Details
aircraft	Textron Aviation Inc.	560XL	Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inadequate separation between the fuel tube and electrical wire bundle could result in chafing, a possible fuel leak, and electrical arcing, which could lead to a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail cone of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel tube and right AC generator wires. Send inspection results to Textron Aviation Inc. Take corrective actions as necessary based on inspection findings.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the service information (see Docket No. FAA-2017-0122).

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL airplanes. This AD requires inspections of the fuel tube and right alternating current (AC) generator wires. This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate separation between the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate 
previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 560XL airplanes, 
certificated in any category, as identified in Textron Aviation 
Service Letter SL560XL-24-07, dated January 13, 2017.

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 22, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11307-11310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03363]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0122; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-AD;
Amendment 39-18809; AD 2017-04-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL airplanes. This AD requires
inspections of the fuel tube and right alternating current (AC)
generator wires. This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate
separation between the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 9, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 9,
2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by April 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316-
517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8bbb1acb9acb1b7b6a8adbaab98aca0acb9aef6bbb7b5">[email&#160;protected]</a>; Internet
<a href="https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp">https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp</a>. You may view
this 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

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FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0122.

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> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0122; 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: Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace Engineer,
Electrical Systems and Avionics, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D.
Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-
946-4107; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#21764842494855400c626e72614740400f464e57">[email&#160;protected]</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We have been notified by Textron Aviation Inc. of a windshield heat
failure reported by a flight crew. During follow-on troubleshooting
activities, the maintenance crew discovered an open circuit breaker in
the tail cone area after finding the AC generator electrical wires
chafed against a motive flow fuel tube that was leaking. Additional
inspections by the operator found two more airplanes with chafing
damage to the wires and fuel tube. Textron Aviation Inc. also found
evidence of damage to the electrical wire bundle on two other
airplanes. Further inspections have found inadequate separation between
the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube on 19 airplanes in service.
The airplane quality inspection failed to identify the wire separation
problem prior to airplane delivery. Inadequate separation between the
fuel tube and electrical wire bundle, if not corrected, could result in
chafing, a possible fuel leak, and electrical arcing, which could lead
to a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail
cone of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07,
including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017. The service information
describes procedures for inspections of the fuel tube and right AC
generator wires, applicable adjustments, and corrective actions. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

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. This AD also requires sending the
inspection results to Textron Aviation Inc. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0122.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this AD.
Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are
related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature
of any condition found.
The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. Corrective
actions correct or address any condition found.

Interim Action

This AD is considered to be interim action. The inspection reports
that are required by this AD will enable the manufacturer to obtain
better insight into the nature, cause, and extent of the damage, and
eventually to develop final action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified, we might consider further
rulemaking.

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
inadequate separation between the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube
could result in chafing, electrical arcing, and a possible fuel leak,
leading to a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the
tail cone of the airplane. 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 was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. 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-2017-0122 and
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, 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 639 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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Inspections........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $54,315
= $85.
Reporting.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 54,315
= $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs or
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 repairs or replacements:

On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Fuel tube repair or replacement............ 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595. $321 $916
Electrical wiring replacement.............. 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680. \1\4 \1\684
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\1\These figures are based on 1 foot of wire at $4 per foot.

Paperwork Reduction Act

A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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

0
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):

2017-04-14 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Cessna Aircraft Company): Amendment 39-18809; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0122; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-010-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD is effective March 9, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 560XL airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Textron Aviation
Service Letter SL560XL-24-07, dated January 13, 2017.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate separation between
the electrical wire bundle and fuel tube. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct inadequate separation and consequent chafing,
which could result in electrical arcing and a fuel leak, leading to
a fuel ignition source and possible uncontrolled fire in the tail
cone of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspections, Adjustments, and Corrective Actions

Within 25 flight hours or 180 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, do general visual inspections of
the fuel tube and right alternating current (AC) generator wires for
evidence of damage, do all applicable adjustments, and do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07,
including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017. All applicable
adjustments and corrective actions must be done before further
flight.

(h) Reporting

Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of
the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Textron
Aviation Inc. as specified in Textron Aviation Service Letter
SL560XL-24-07, including Attachment, dated January 13, 2017, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 10 days after the effective date of
this AD.

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(i) Special Flight Permit

Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(j) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(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 paragraph (l) 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 Craig Henrichsen,
Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics, ACE-119W, FAA,
Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4110; fax: 316-946-4107;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c1b252f2425382d610f031f0c2a2d2d622b233a">[email&#160;protected]</a>.

(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) Textron Aviation Service Letter SL560XL-24-07, including
Attachment, dated January 13, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone
316-517-6215; fax 316-517-5802; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7d4dec3d6c3ded8d9c7c2d5c4f7c3cfc3d6c199d4d8da">[email&#160;protected]</a>;
Internet <a href="https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp">https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp</a>.
(4) You may view this 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-03363 Filed 2-21-17; 8:45 am]
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