81_FR_3361 81 FR 3348 - Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft Company) Airplanes

81 FR 3348 - Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft Company) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)

Page Range3348-3350
FR Document2016-00951

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Beechcraft Corporation Model BAe.125 series 1000A and 1000B airplanes and Model Hawker 1000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of inadvertent stowage of the thrust reversers, which can result in high forward engine thrust even though the throttle is commanding reverse thrust. This proposed AD would require installing kits that include relays, associated wiring, and a thrust reverser fail annunciator. We are proposing this AD to prevent inadvertent stowage of the thrust reversers, which could cause a runway overrun during a rejected takeoff or landing, and consequent structural failure and possible injury to occupants.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3348-3350]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00951]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0460; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-078-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon 
Aircraft Company) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Beechcraft Corporation Model BAe.125 series 1000A and 1000B 
airplanes and Model Hawker 1000 airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by reports of inadvertent stowage of the thrust reversers, 
which can result in high forward engine thrust even though the throttle 
is commanding reverse thrust. This proposed AD would require installing 
kits that include relays, associated wiring, and a thrust reverser fail 
annunciator. We are proposing this AD to prevent inadvertent stowage of 
the thrust reversers, which could cause a runway overrun during a 
rejected takeoff or landing, and consequent structural failure and 
possible injury to occupants.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR

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11.43 and 11.45, 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: 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 proposed AD, Beechcraft 
Corporation, TMDC, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, KS 67201-0085; telephone 316-
676-8238; fax 316-671-2540; email [email protected]; Internet http://pubs.beechcraft.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0460; 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 proposed 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: Jeffrey Englert, Aerospace Engineer, 
Mechanical Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. 
Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4167; 
fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0460; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-078-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received reports of inadvertent stowage of the thrust 
reversers, which can result in high forward engine thrust even though 
the throttle is commanding reverse thrust. These reports were on 
another type of airplane that utilizes a similar engine and thrust 
reverser system. The root cause is incorrect software logic within the 
engine's electronic control unit. This condition, if not corrected, 
could result in inadvertent stowage of the thrust reversers, which 
could cause a runway overrun during a rejected takeoff or during 
landing, and consequent structural failure and possible injury to 
occupants.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 78-4133, dated 
May 2015. The service information describes procedures for installing 
kits having part numbers 140-9005 and 140-9006, which include relays, 
associated wiring, and a thrust reverser fail annunciator. 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 proposing 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously, except as discussed 
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service 
Information.''

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Although Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 78-4133, dated May 
2015, specifies that ``Should any difficulty be encountered in 
accomplishing this Service Bulletin, contact Beechcraft Corporation,'' 
this proposed AD would require operators to resolve difficulties in 
accordance with a method approved by the FAA.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 38 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Installation........................  340 work-hours x $85           $100,000         $128,900       $4,898,200
                                       per hour = $28,900.
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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This

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proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Hawker 
Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft Company): Docket No. FAA-
2016-0460; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-078-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 7, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Beechcraft Corporation (type certificate 
previously held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft 
Company) airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model BAe.125 series 1000A and 1000B airplanes, serial 
numbers 258151, 258159, and 259004 through 259042 inclusive.
    (2) Model Hawker 1000 airplanes, serial numbers 259003 and 
259043 through 259052 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Exhaust.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of inadvertent stowage of the 
thrust reversers, which can result in high forward engine thrust 
even though the throttle is commanding reverse thrust. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent stowage of the thrust 
reversers, which could cause a runway overrun during a rejected 
takeoff or landing, and consequent structural failure and possible 
injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Installation

    Within 600 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs first: Install kits having part numbers 
140-9005 and 140-9006, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 78-4133, dated 
May 2015, except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.

(h) Exception to Service Information

    A note in the Accomplishment Instructions of Beechcraft 
Mandatory Service Bulletin 78-4133, dated May 2015, instructs 
operators to contact Beechcraft Corporation if any difficulty is 
encountered in accomplishing the service bulletin. However, any 
deviation from the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD must 
be approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.

(i) 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 (j)(1) 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Jeffrey Englert, 
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-
116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, 
Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; 
phone: 316-946-4167; fax: 316-946-4107; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Beechcraft Corporation, TMDC, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, KS 67201-0085; 
telephone 316-676-8238; fax 316-671-2540; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://pubs.beechcraft.com. You may view this referenced 
service information at 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 8, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                     damage, in accordance with the                         MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                          Accomplishment Instructions of the                     Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                    removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)                   applicable service information specified in            searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                            paragraph (i) of this AD.                              2016–0459.
                                                    2015–10–03, Amendment 39–18158 (80                        (2) If, during the detailed inspection                 (2) For service information identified in
                                                    FR 30608, May 29, 2015), and adding                     specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any          this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness
                                                    the following new AD:                                   corrosion, pitting, or thread damage is found,         Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                                    Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–0459;                       before further flight, replace the upper cardan        31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
                                                        Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–081–AD.              pin and/or nut, as applicable, in accordance           5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
                                                                                                            with the Accomplishment Instructions of the            airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                   applicable service information specified in            Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
                                                      We must receive comments by March 7,                  paragraph (i) of this AD.                              view this service information at the FAA,
                                                    2016.                                                   (i) Applicable Service Information                     Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                                                                                                                                                   Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                    (b) Affected ADs                                           Do the actions required by paragraph (h) of         on the availability of this material at the
                                                      This AD replaces 2015–10–03, Amendment                this AD in accordance with the                         FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    39–18158 (80 FR 30608, May 29, 2015).                   Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                                                                                            applicable service information identified in              Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
                                                    (c) Applicability                                       paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD.      8, 2016.
                                                       This AD applies to the airplanes,                       (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3269,           Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                                    certificated in any category, identified in             dated February 17, 2015 (for Airbus Model              Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                    paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,       A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243,               Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    except airplanes on which an upper cardan               –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323,
                                                                                                                                                                   [FR Doc. 2016–00944 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    pin on a main landing gear (MLG) has never              –341, –342, and –343 airplanes).
                                                    been replaced or reinstalled since first entry             (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4301,           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                    into service of the airplane.                           dated February 17, 2015 (for Airbus Model
                                                       (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,               A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313
                                                    –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,             airplanes).                                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343                     (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–5115,
                                                    airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers .            dated February 17, 2015 (for Airbus Model              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                       (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,               A340–541 and –642 airplanes).
                                                    –311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all                                                                            14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                            (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                    manufacturer serial numbers.
                                                       (3) Airbus Model A340–541 and –642                      The following provisions also apply to this         [Docket No. FAA–2016–0460; Directorate
                                                    airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.             AD:                                                    Identifier 2015–NM–078–AD]
                                                                                                               (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                    (d) Subject                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International                    RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                    America Code 32, Landing Gear.                          Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                 Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft
                                                                                                            approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                Corporation (Type Certificate
                                                    (e) Reason                                              using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.            Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft
                                                       This AD was prompted by a report that an             In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your             Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft
                                                    MLG sidestay upper cardan pin migration                 request to your principal inspector or local           Company) Airplanes
                                                    event had been caused by corrosion due to               Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                    lack of jointing compound and inadequate                appropriate. If sending information directly           AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    sealant application during the MLG                      to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                    installation. We are issuing this AD to detect          Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                                                                                   ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    and correct migration of the sidestay upper             International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
                                                    cardan pin, which could result in                       Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                   (NPRM).
                                                    disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from            Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                    the airplane structure, and could result in a           telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.              SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new
                                                    landing gear collapse and consequent damage             Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    to the airplane and injury to occupants.                AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using                    Beechcraft Corporation Model BAe.125
                                                                                                            any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate             series 1000A and 1000B airplanes and
                                                    (f) Compliance                                          principal inspector, or lacking a principal            Model Hawker 1000 airplanes. This
                                                       Comply with this AD within the                       inspector, the manager of the local flight             proposed AD was prompted by reports
                                                    compliance times specified, unless already              standards district office/certificate holding          of inadvertent stowage of the thrust
                                                    done.                                                   district office. The AMOC approval letter
                                                                                                            must specifically reference this AD.
                                                                                                                                                                   reversers, which can result in high
                                                    (g) Definition                                                                                                 forward engine thrust even though the
                                                                                                               (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
                                                       For the purpose of this AD, an upper                 effective date of this AD, for any requirement         throttle is commanding reverse thrust.
                                                    cardan pin on a MLG is affected if it has been          in this AD to obtain corrective actions from           This proposed AD would require
                                                    installed as a replacement part, or reinstalled         a manufacturer, the action must be                     installing kits that include relays,
                                                    since first entry of the airplane into service,         accomplished using a method approved by                associated wiring, and a thrust reverser
                                                    and if the installation was accomplished                the Manager, International Branch, ANM–                fail annunciator. We are proposing this
                                                    using the applicable airplane maintenance               116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or           AD to prevent inadvertent stowage of
                                                    manual at a revision level prior to October 1,          the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                    2014.                                                   (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
                                                                                                                                                                   the thrust reversers, which could cause
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                                                                                                            Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by            a runway overrun during a rejected
                                                    (h) Inspection and Replacement                                                                                 takeoff or landing, and consequent
                                                                                                            the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                       (1) For an affected upper cardan pin on an           DOA-authorized signature.                              structural failure and possible injury to
                                                    MLG: Before exceeding 96 months since its                                                                      occupants.
                                                    latest installation on an airplane, or within           (k) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                                   DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                    12 months after the effective date of this AD,            (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                    whichever occurs later, do a detailed                   Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                  this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.
                                                    inspection of the upper cardan pin and nut              Airworthiness Directive 2015–0079, dated               ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                    threads for any corrosion, pitting, or thread           May 7, 2015, for related information. This             using the procedures found in 14 CFR


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                                                    11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                           Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D.                     Related Service Information Under 1
                                                    methods:                                                           Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita,                 CFR Part 51
                                                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                              KS 67209; phone: 316–946–4167; fax:
                                                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                             316–946–4107; email: jeffrey.englert@                   We reviewed Beechcraft Mandatory
                                                    instructions for submitting comments.                              faa.gov.                                              Service Bulletin 78–4133, dated May
                                                      • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                                                                                   2015. The service information describes
                                                      • Mail: U.S. Department of                                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            procedures for installing kits having
                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                              Comments Invited                                      part numbers 140–9005 and 140–9006,
                                                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                                                                                     which include relays, associated wiring,
                                                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                                 We invite you to send any written                   and a thrust reverser fail annunciator.
                                                    Washington, DC 20590.                                              relevant data, views, or arguments about              This service information is reasonably
                                                      • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                                 this proposal. Send your comments to                  available because the interested parties
                                                    address above between 9 a.m. and 5                                 an address listed under the ADDRESSES                 have access to it through their normal
                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                                section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    course of business or by the means
                                                    Federal holidays.                                                  2016–0460; Directorate Identifier 2015–               identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                      For service information identified in                            NM–078–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                    this proposed AD, Beechcraft                                       comments. We specifically invite                      FAA’s Determination
                                                    Corporation, TMDC, P.O. Box 85,                                    comments on the overall regulatory,                     We are proposing this AD because we
                                                    Wichita, KS 67201–0085; telephone                                  economic, environmental, and energy                   evaluated all the relevant information
                                                    316–676–8238; fax 316–671–2540; email                              aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  and determined the unsafe condition
                                                    tmdc@beechcraft.com; Internet http://                              consider all comments received by the                 described previously is likely to exist or
                                                    pubs.beechcraft.com. You may view this                             closing date and may amend this                       develop in other products of the same
                                                    referenced service information at FAA,                             proposed AD because of those                          type design.
                                                    Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601                               comments.
                                                    Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                                     We will post all comments we                        Proposed AD Requirements
                                                    information on the availability of this                            receive, without change, to http://
                                                                                                                                                                                This proposed AD would require
                                                    material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                            www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                                                                                             accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                                                                                       personal information you provide. We
                                                    Examining the AD Docket                                                                                                  the service information described
                                                                                                                       will also post a report summarizing each
                                                       You may examine the AD docket on                                                                                      previously, except as discussed under
                                                                                                                       substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                    the Internet at http://                                                                                                  ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
                                                                                                                       about this proposed AD.
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                                     and the Service Information.’’
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                                  Discussion
                                                                                                                                                                             Differences Between This Proposed AD
                                                    0460; or in person at the Docket                                      We have received reports of                        and the Service Information
                                                    Management Facility between 9 a.m.                                 inadvertent stowage of the thrust
                                                    and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                 reversers, which can result in high                     Although Beechcraft Mandatory
                                                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket                             forward engine thrust even though the                 Service Bulletin 78–4133, dated May
                                                    contains this proposed AD, the                                     throttle is commanding reverse thrust.                2015, specifies that ‘‘Should any
                                                    regulatory evaluation, any comments                                These reports were on another type of                 difficulty be encountered in
                                                    received, and other information. The                               airplane that utilizes a similar engine               accomplishing this Service Bulletin,
                                                    street address for the Docket Office                               and thrust reverser system. The root                  contact Beechcraft Corporation,’’ this
                                                    (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                                    cause is incorrect software logic within              proposed AD would require operators to
                                                    ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                                the engine’s electronic control unit. This            resolve difficulties in accordance with a
                                                    available in the AD docket shortly after                           condition, if not corrected, could result             method approved by the FAA.
                                                    receipt.                                                           in inadvertent stowage of the thrust                  Costs of Compliance
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                   reversers, which could cause a runway
                                                    Jeffrey Englert, Aerospace Engineer,                               overrun during a rejected takeoff or                     We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                    Mechanical Systems and Propulsion                                  during landing, and consequent                        affects 38 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                    Branch, ACE–116W, FAA, Wichita                                     structural failure and possible injury to                We estimate the following costs to
                                                    Aircraft Certification Office, 1801                                occupants.                                            comply with this proposed AD:

                                                                                                                                    ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cost per    Cost on U.S.
                                                                         Action                                                    Labor cost                               Parts cost        product      operators

                                                    Installation ........................................   340 work-hours × $85 per hour = $28,900 ...................      $100,000         $128,900     $4,898,200



                                                    Authority for This Rulemaking                                         We are issuing this rulemaking under               is within the scope of that authority
                                                                                                                       the authority described in Subtitle VII,              because it addresses an unsafe condition
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                                                      Title 49 of the United States Code                               Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                    specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                  products identified in this rulemaking
                                                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                action.
                                                    section 106, describes the authority of                            promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                                                                     Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                                       air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                    Aviation Programs, describes in more                               for practices, methods, and procedures                  We determined that this proposed AD
                                                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                                   the Administrator finds necessary for                 would not have federalism implications
                                                    authority.                                                         safety in air commerce. This regulation               under Executive Order 13132. This


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                                                    proposed AD would not have a                            (d) Subject                                            http://pubs.beechcraft.com. You may view
                                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on               Air Transport Association (ATA) of                   this referenced service information at FAA,
                                                    the relationship between the national                   America Code 78, Exhaust.                              Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                                                                                                                                                   Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                    Government and the States, or on the                    (e) Unsafe Condition                                   on the availability of this material at the
                                                    distribution of power and                                                                                      FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                               This AD was prompted by reports of
                                                    responsibilities among the various                      inadvertent stowage of the thrust reversers,              Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
                                                    levels of government.                                   which can result in high forward engine                8, 2016.
                                                      For the reasons discussed above, I                    thrust even though the throttle is                     Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                                    certify this proposed regulation:                       commanding reverse thrust. We are issuing
                                                                                                            this AD to prevent inadvertent stowage of the          Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                      (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                                                                            thrust reversers, which could cause a runway           Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                      (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               overrun during a rejected takeoff or landing,          [FR Doc. 2016–00951 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                            and consequent structural failure and                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         possible injury to occupants.
                                                    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                    1979),                                                  (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                      (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                  Comply with this AD within the
                                                    in Alaska, and                                          compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                            done.
                                                                                                                                                                   Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      (4) Will not have a significant
                                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                  (g) Installation                                       14 CFR Part 39
                                                    on a substantial number of small entities                  Within 600 flight hours or 12 months after
                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                           [Docket No. FAA–2016–0457; Directorate
                                                                                                            the effective date of this AD, whichever
                                                                                                                                                                   Identifier 2015–NM–084–AD]
                                                    Flexibility Act.                                        occurs first: Install kits having part numbers
                                                                                                            140–9005 and 140–9006, in accordance with              RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      the Accomplishment Instructions of
                                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 78–              Airworthiness Directives; BAE
                                                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                     4133, dated May 2015, except as specified in           Systems (Operations) Limited
                                                                                                            paragraph (h) of this AD.                              Airplanes
                                                    Safety.
                                                                                                            (h) Exception to Service Information
                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                                                                         AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                               A note in the Accomplishment Instructions           Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                      of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 78–
                                                                                                                                                                   ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                   4133, dated May 2015, instructs operators to
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   contact Beechcraft Corporation if any                  (NPRM).
                                                    39 as follows:                                          difficulty is encountered in accomplishing
                                                                                                                                                                   SUMMARY:    We propose to supersede
                                                                                                            the service bulletin. However, any deviation
                                                                                                            from the actions required by paragraph (g) of          Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–11–
                                                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                          15, for all BAE Systems (Operations)
                                                    DIRECTIVES                                              this AD must be approved as an alternative
                                                                                                            method of compliance (AMOC) under                      Limited Model 4101 airplanes. AD
                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.                           2012–11–15 currently requires a one-
                                                    continues to read as follows:                           (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  time detailed inspection for cracks,
                                                                                                            (AMOCs)                                                corrosion, and other defects of the rear
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.                                                                 face of the wing rear spar, and repair if
                                                                                                               (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                     Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the               necessary. Since we issued AD 2012–
                                                                                                            authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if             11–15, we received new reports of
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                                                                            requested using the procedures found in 14             cracking found in the wing rear spar and
                                                    the following new airworthiness
                                                                                                            CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,            technical analysis results confirmed that
                                                    directive (AD):                                         send your request to your principal inspector          the crack initiation and propagation are
                                                    Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate                or local Flight Standards District Office, as          due to fatigue, with no indication of any
                                                        Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft                appropriate. If sending information directly           other crack initiation mechanism (e.g.
                                                        Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft                      to the manager of the ACO, send it to the              stress corrosion). This proposed AD
                                                        Company): Docket No. FAA–2016–0460;                 attention of the person identified in
                                                        Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–078–AD.              paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.                           would require repetitive detailed
                                                                                                               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                 inspections, and repair if necessary. We
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                   notify your appropriate principal inspector,           are proposing this AD to detect and
                                                      We must receive comments by March 7,                  or lacking a principal inspector, the manager          correct cracking in the wing rear spar,
                                                    2016.                                                   of the local flight standards district office/         which could propagate to a critical
                                                                                                            certificate holding district office.                   length, possibly affecting the structural
                                                    (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                            (j) Related Information                                integrity of the area and resulting in a
                                                      None.
                                                                                                               (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                                                                                   fuel tank rupture, with consequent
                                                    (c) Applicability                                                                                              damage to the airplane and possible
                                                                                                            contact Jeffrey Englert, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                       This AD applies to Beechcraft Corporation            Mechanical Systems and Propulsion Branch,              injury to its occupants.
                                                    (type certificate previously held by Hawker             ACE–116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft                        DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                    Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft               Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road,               this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS




                                                    Company) airplanes, certificated in any                 Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National                ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                    category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1)            Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316–946–
                                                    and (c)(2) of this AD.                                  4167; fax: 316–946–4107; email:                        any of the following methods:
                                                       (1) Model BAe.125 series 1000A and 1000B             jeffrey.englert@faa.gov.                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                    airplanes, serial numbers 258151, 258159,                  (2) For service information identified in           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    and 259004 through 259042 inclusive.                    this AD, contact Beechcraft Corporation,               instructions for submitting comments.
                                                       (2) Model Hawker 1000 airplanes, serial              TMDC, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, KS 67201–                     • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                    numbers 259003 and 259043 through 259052                0085; telephone 316–676–8238; fax 316–671–                • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    inclusive.                                              2540; email tmdc@beechcraft.com; Internet              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–


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Document Created: 2018-02-02 12:33:29
Document Modified: 2018-02-02 12:33:29
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.
ContactJeffrey Englert, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4167; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 3348 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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