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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20438; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S,
182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Cessna Aircraft Company
(Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182T,
T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes.
This proposed AD would require you to
inspect any MC01–3A I.C. 9 or MC01–
3A I.C. 10 main electrical power
junction box circuit breakers for correct
amperage (amp) (a correct 40-amp
circuit breaker) and replace any
incorrect amp circuit breaker with the
correct 40-amp circuit breaker. This
proposed AD results from several
reports of circuit breakers that are not
the correct 40-amp circuit breaker
installed in the MC01–3A main
electrical power junction box. We are
issuing this proposed AD to replace any
incorrect circuit breaker installed in the
MC01–3A I.C. 9 or MC01–3A I.C. 10
main electrical power junction box,
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which could result in premature
tripping of the power junction box main
feeder circuit breakers and could lead to
partial or complete loss of all electrical
power on the airplane. This failure
could lead to the loss of all navigation
and communication equipment and
lighting in the cockpit.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by May 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
submit comments on this proposed AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product
Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517–
5800; facsimile: (316) 942–9006.
To view the comments to this
proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA–2005–
20438; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
03–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose
Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4133; facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed
AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include the docket
number, ‘‘FAA–2005–20438; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We will
post all comments we receive, without
change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including
any personal information you provide.
We will also post a report summarizing
each substantive verbal contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
proposed rulemaking. Using the search
function of our docket Web site, anyone
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can find and read the comments
received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). This is
docket number FAA–2005–20438;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD.
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this
proposed AD I should pay attention to?
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this proposed AD. If you contact us
through a nonwritten communication
and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this proposed AD, we will
summarize the contact and place the
summary in the docket. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD in light of those comments
and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket
information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any
comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(eastern standard time), Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
647–5227) is located on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the street address
stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
the AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this
proposed AD? Cessna has reported three
cases of incorrect amperage (amp)
circuit breakers installed in the MC01–
3A I.C. 9 (part number (P/N) S3100–297)
or MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100–344)
main electrical power junction box. The
design of the main electrical power
junction box requires 40-amp circuit
breakers. Two of the three cases of
incorrect circuit breakers were found in
Cessna production and a third was
found in Cessna spares.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Any incorrect circuit
breaker installed in the MC01–3A main
electrical power junction box could
result in premature tripping of the
power junction box main feeder circuit
breakers, which could lead to partial or
complete loss of all electrical power on
the airplane. This failure could lead to
the loss of all navigation and
communication equipment and lighting
in the cockpit.
Is there service information that
applies to this subject? Cessna has
issued Service Bulletin No. SB05–24–
01, dated January 31, 2005.
What are the provisions of this service
information? The service bulletin
includes procedures for:
—Inspecting any MC01–3A I.C. 9 or
MC01–3A I.C. 10 main electrical
power junction box circuit breakers
for any circuit breaker that is not a
required 40-amp circuit breaker; and
—Replacing any incorrect circuit
breaker with the correct 40-amp
circuit breaker.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have
evaluated all pertinent information and
identified an unsafe condition that is
likely to exist or develop on other
products of this same type design. For
this reason, we are proposing AD action.
What would this proposed AD
require? This proposed AD would
require you to incorporate the actions in
the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this proposed AD? On July 10,
2002, we published a new version of 14
CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22,
2002), which governs FAA’s AD system.
This regulation now includes material
that relates to altered products, special
flight permits, and alternative methods
of compliance. This material previously
was included in each individual AD.
Since this material is included in 14
CFR part 39, we will not include it in
future AD actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes would this
proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 778 airplanes
in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this
proposed AD on owners/operators of the
affected airplanes? We estimate the
following costs to do this proposed
inspection:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
.
1 work hour × $65 = $65 ...........................................................................................
None ............
$65
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of this
proposed inspection. We have no way of
Total cost on
U.S. operators
778 × $65 = $50,570.
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this replacement:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
airplane
1 work hour × $65 = $65 .........................................................................................................................................
$40
$105
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for
issuing this rulemaking action? 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
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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
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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 AD.
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Regulatory Findings
Would this proposed AD impact
various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive
Order 13132. This 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a
significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify
that this proposed AD:
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); 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this proposed AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get
a copy of this summary by sending a
request to us at the address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket FAA–
2005–20438; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–03–AD’’ in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA–
2005–20438; Directorate Identifier 2005–
CE–03–AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit
Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by
May 16, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplane
models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Model
Serial Nos.
172R .................................
172S .................................
182T ..................................
T182T ...............................
206H .................................
T206H ...............................
17281186 through 17281232.
172S9476 through 172S9689, and 172S9691 through 172S9770.
18281242 through 18281502, 18281506, and 18281507.
T18208212 through T18208357.
20608195 through 20608223, 20608225, and 20608226.
T20608410 through T20608475, T20608477 through T20608501, T20608503, and T20608506.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of several reports
of circuit breakers that are not the correct 40amp circuit breaker installed in the MC01–
3A I.C. 9 or MC01–3A I.C. 10 main electrical
power junction box. The actions specified in
this AD are intended to replace any incorrect
circuit breaker installed in the MC01–3A
main electrical power junction box, which
could result in premature tripping of the
power junction box main feeder circuit
breakers and could lead to partial or
complete loss of all electrical power on the
airplane. This failure could lead to the loss
of all navigation and communication
equipment and lighting in the cockpit.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect any MC01–3A I.C. 9 (part number (P/N) S3100–
297) or MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100–344) main electrical
power junction box for any incorrect amperage (amp) circuit beaker installed in place of the required 40-amp circuit
breakers.
(2) Replace any incorrect amp circuit breaker with the required 40-amp circuit breaker.
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already
done.
Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No.
SB05–24–01, dated January 31,
2005.
Before further flight after the inspection
required by paragraph (e)(1) of this
AD.
As of the effective date of this AD ........
Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No.
SB05–24–01, dated January 31,
2005.
Not Applicable.
(3) Only install in any MC01–3A I.C. 9 (P/N S3100–297) or
MC01–3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100–344) main electrical power
junction box the required 40-amp circuit breakers.
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD by following the procedures in 14
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise,
send your request to your principal
inspector. The principal inspector may add
comments and will send your request to the
Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA. For information on any already
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approved alternative methods of compliance,
contact Jose Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4133; facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
May I Obtain a Special Flight Permit for the
Initial Inspection Requirement of This AD?
(g) Yes, special flight permits are allowed
per 14 CFR 39.19 provided airplane
operations are limited to Day/visual flight
rules (VFR) flight.
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May I Get Copies of the Documents
Referenced in This AD?
(h) To get copies of the documents
referenced in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft
Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517–
5800; facsimile: (316) 942–9006. To view the
AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC, or on the
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Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is Docket No. FAA–2005–20438;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–03–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
10, 2005.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20628; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–51–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–301, –311, and –315
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier Model DHC–8–301,
–311, and –315 airplanes. This proposed
AD would require replacing the
pressure control valve of the Type 1
emergency door. This proposed AD is
prompted by reports that the pressure
control valve of the Type 1 emergency
door is susceptible to freezing. We are
proposing this AD to ensure that the
pressure control valve does not freeze
and prevent the door seal from
deflating, which could result in the
inability to open the door in an
emergency.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• By fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DATES:
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DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft
Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada.
You can examine the contents of this
AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Room PL–401, on the plaza level
of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
This docket number is FAA–2005–
20628; the directorate identifier for this
docket is 2004–NM–51–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ezra
Sasson, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANE–171, FAA,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone
(516) 228–7320; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the DMS
receives them.
Comments Invited
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Service
Bulletin 8–52–60, dated August 28,
2002. The service bulletin describes
procedures for replacing the pressure
control valve of the Type 1 emergency
door with a new pressure control valve
by incorporating ModSum 8Q101159.
The replacement includes additional
rework to the door actuation
mechanism. Accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the
unsafe condition. TCCA mandated the
service information and issued
Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2003–04, dated February 3, 2003, to
ensure the continued airworthiness of
these airplanes in Canada.
We invite you to send us any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–20628; Directorate Identifier
2004–NM–51–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments submitted by the
closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of our docket
Web site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You can
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78), or you can visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You can examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–301, –311,
and –315 airplanes. TCCA advises that
field reports indicate that several
operators experienced difficulties with
the operation of the Type 1 emergency
door. The existing pressure control
valve of the Type 1 emergency door is
susceptible to freezing. A frozen valve
could prevent the door seal from
deflating, which could result in the
inability to open the door in an
emergency.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in Canada and are type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. In keeping with this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, TCCA has
kept the FAA informed of the situation
described above. We have examined
TCCA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent
information, and determined that AD
action is necessary for products of this
type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD,
which would require accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R,
172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182T,
T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to
inspect any MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main electrical power
junction box circuit breakers for correct amperage (amp) (a correct 40-
amp circuit breaker) and replace any incorrect amp circuit breaker with
the correct 40-amp circuit breaker. This proposed AD results from
several reports of circuit breakers that are not the correct 40-amp
circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A main electrical power junction
box. We are issuing this proposed AD to replace any incorrect circuit
breaker installed in the MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main
electrical power junction box, which could result in premature tripping
of the power junction box main feeder circuit breakers and could lead
to partial or complete loss of all electrical power on the airplane.
This failure could lead to the loss of all navigation and communication
equipment and lighting in the cockpit.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by May 16,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed
AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-
9006.
To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1801 Airport Road,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4133; facsimile: (316) 946-
4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal.
Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the
docket number, ``FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD''
at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed
rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone
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can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
This is docket number FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
03-AD. You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay
attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and
that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed AD, we will
summarize the contact and place the summary in the docket. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final
disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this proposed AD? Cessna has reported three
cases of incorrect amperage (amp) circuit breakers installed in the
MC01-3A I.C. 9 (part number (P/N) S3100-297) or MC01-3A I.C. 10 (P/N
S3100-344) main electrical power junction box. The design of the main
electrical power junction box requires 40-amp circuit breakers. Two of
the three cases of incorrect circuit breakers were found in Cessna
production and a third was found in Cessna spares.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Any incorrect
circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A main electrical power junction
box could result in premature tripping of the power junction box main
feeder circuit breakers, which could lead to partial or complete loss
of all electrical power on the airplane. This failure could lead to the
loss of all navigation and communication equipment and lighting in the
cockpit.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? Cessna
has issued Service Bulletin No. SB05-24-01, dated January 31, 2005.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes procedures for:
--Inspecting any MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main electrical
power junction box circuit breakers for any circuit breaker that is not
a required 40-amp circuit breaker; and
--Replacing any incorrect circuit breaker with the correct 40-amp
circuit breaker.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop
on other products of this same type design. For this reason, we are
proposing AD action.
What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would require
you to incorporate the actions in the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this proposed AD? On
July 10, 2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR
47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation
now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight
permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material
previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is
included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD
actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many airplanes would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 778 airplanes in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to
do this proposed inspection:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane Total cost on U.S. operators
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1 work hour x $65 = $65.......... None................. $65 778 x $65 = $50,570.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of this proposed
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that
may need this replacement:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost airplane
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1 work hour x $65 = $65............... $40 $105
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Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
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 AD.
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Regulatory Findings
Would this proposed AD impact various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a significant rule or regulatory
action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed
AD:
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); 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this proposed AD
and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``AD Docket FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2005-20438; Directorate
Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this proposed airworthiness
directive (AD) by May 16, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Serial Nos.
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172R............................................... 17281186 through 17281232.
172S............................................... 172S9476 through 172S9689, and 172S9691 through 172S9770.
182T............................................... 18281242 through 18281502, 18281506, and 18281507.
T182T.............................................. T18208212 through T18208357.
206H............................................... 20608195 through 20608223, 20608225, and 20608226.
T206H.............................................. T20608410 through T20608475, T20608477 through T20608501,
T20608503, and T20608506.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of several reports of circuit breakers
that are not the correct 40-amp circuit breaker installed in the
MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main electrical power junction
box. The actions specified in this AD are intended to replace any
incorrect circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A main electrical
power junction box, which could result in premature tripping of the
power junction box main feeder circuit breakers and could lead to
partial or complete loss of all electrical power on the airplane.
This failure could lead to the loss of all navigation and
communication equipment and lighting in the cockpit.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect any MC01-3A I.C. 9 (part number Within the next 30 days after the Follow Cessna Service Bulletin
(P/N) S3100-297) or MC01-3A I.C. 10 (P/N effective date of this AD, No. SB05-24-01, dated January
S3100-344) main electrical power junction unless already done. 31, 2005.
box for any incorrect amperage (amp)
circuit beaker installed in place of the
required 40-amp circuit breakers.
(2) Replace any incorrect amp circuit Before further flight after the Follow Cessna Service Bulletin
breaker with the required 40-amp circuit inspection required by paragraph No. SB05-24-01, dated January
breaker. (e)(1) of this AD. 31, 2005.
(3) Only install in any MC01-3A I.C. 9 (P/N As of the effective date of this Not Applicable.
S3100-297) or MC01-3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100- AD.
344) main electrical power junction box
the required 40-amp circuit breakers.
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May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Jose Flores,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4133; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.
May I Obtain a Special Flight Permit for the Initial Inspection
Requirement of This AD?
(g) Yes, special flight permits are allowed per 14 CFR 39.19
provided airplane operations are limited to Day/visual flight rules
(VFR) flight.
May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?
(h) To get copies of the documents referenced in this AD,
contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316)
942-9006. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC, or on the
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Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Docket No. FAA-
2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 10, 2005.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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