[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 166 (Monday, August 26, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43652-43653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-21457]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 95-NM-166-AD; Amendment 39-9723; AD 96-17-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 Series
1000A and Model Hawker 1000 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series 1000A and
Model Hawker 1000 airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection for
correct sleeve lengths, an inspection to detect discrepancies of the
elevator pulley assembly, and correction of any discrepancy. This
amendment is prompted by reports indicating that some aircraft have
been fitted with an elevator pulley that was assembled incorrectly
during manufacture. The actions specified by this AD are intended to
prevent reduced structural integrity of the elevator control circuit
due to failure of one or more outer lugs or malfunction of the elevator
pulley assembly as a result of incorrect assembly of the pulley.
DATES: Effective September 30, 1996.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of September 30, 1996.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager Service Engineering,
Hawker Customer Support Department, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Schroeder, Aerospace Engineer,
Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206)
227-2148; fax (206) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD)
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that is applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series
1000A and Model Hawker 1000 airplanes was published in the Federal
Register on May 30, 1996 (61 FR 27028). That action proposed to require
a one-time inspection for correct sleeve lengths, a one-time visual
inspection to detect discrepancies of the elevator pulley assembly, and
correction of any discrepancy.
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require
the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 40 Model BAe 125 Series 1000A and Model
Hawker 1000 airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD,
that it will take approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish
the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work
hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S.
operators is estimated to be $2,400, or $60 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects 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. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a
significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
96-17-13 Beech Aircraft Company (Formerly DeHavilland; Hawker
Siddeley; British Aerospace, PLC; Raytheon Corporate Jets, Inc.):
Amendment 39-9723. Docket 95-NM-166-AD.
Applicability: Model BAe 125 series 1000A and Model Hawker 1000
airplanes; as listed in Hawker Service Bulletin SB 27-161, Revision
1, dated July 29, 1994; certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Note 2: Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series 1000B airplanes
are similar in design to the airplanes that are subject to the
requirements of this AD and, therefore, also may be subject to the
unsafe condition addressed by this AD. However, as of the effective
date of this AD, those models are not type certificated for
operation in the United States. Airworthiness authorities of
countries in which Model BAe 125 series 1000B series airplanes are
approved for operation should consider adopting corrective action,
applicable to those models, that is similar to the corrective action
required by this AD.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent reduced structural integrity of the elevator control
circuit, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform
a one-time inspection for correct sleeve lengths, and a one-time
visual inspection to detect discrepancies of the elevator pulley
assembly, in accordance with Hawker Service Bulletin SB 27-161,
Revision 1, dated July 29, 1994.
(1) If no discrepancy is found, no further action is required by
this AD.
(2) If any discrepancy is found, prior to further flight,
correct the discrepancy in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate.
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113,
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector,
who may add comments and then send it to the Manager,
Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
Secs. 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the
requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(d) The inspections shall be done in accordance with Hawker
Service Bulletin SB 27-161, Revision 1, dated July 29, 1994. This
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. Copies may be obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager
Service Engineering, Hawker Customer Support Department, P.O. Box
85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on September 30, 1996.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 16, 1996.
Neil D. Schalekamp,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 96-21457 Filed 8-23-96; 8:45 am]
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