Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers, 17361-17366 [05-6776]
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TABLE 1.—SERVICE INFORMATION
For propeller model . . .
See operation and installation manual . . .
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No. E–112, issued Nov. 1993 or later.
No. E–118, issued March 1994 or later.
No. E–124, issued March 1994 or later.
No. E–148, issued March 1994 or later.
No. E–309, issued March 1994 or later.
Initial Visual Inspection of the Propeller
Blade Polyurethane Strip
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) During the next pilot’s preflight
inspection after the effective date of this AD,
if the polyurethane protective strip on the
leading edge of the inner portion of the blade
is found to be damaged or missing, the
polyurethane protective strip must be
replaced or installed within 10-flight hours.
If electrical de-icing boots are installed, no
polyurethane protective strips are required.
Federal Aviation Administration
Repetitive Visual Inspection of the Propeller
Blade
(h) If after the effective date of this AD, any
propeller blade erosion sheath found to be
cracked or loose during the pilot’s preflight
inspection, or 100-hour inspection, or annual
inspection, must be repaired, replaced, or
overhauled before the next flight.
Repetitive Visual Inspection of the Propeller
Blade Polyurethane Strip
(i) If after the effective date of this AD, any
propeller blade polyurethane protective strip
found to be damaged or missing during the
pilot’s preflight inspection, or 100-hour
inspection, or annual inspection, must be
replaced or installed within 10-flight hours.
If electrical de-icing boots are installed,
polyurethane protective strips are not
required.
Overhaul of Blades
(j) Overhaul all affected blades by
December 31, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(k) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permits
(l) Special flight permits are prohibited.
Related Information
(m) MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH,
Service Bulletin No. 8A, dated July 4, 2003,
pertains to the subject of this AD. LBA
airworthiness directive 1994–098/2, dated
September 24, 2003, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 29, 2005.
Diane Cook,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2005–20847; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NE–35–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Deicing and Specialty Systems
‘‘FASTprop’’ Propeller De-icers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty
Systems ‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers,
part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601
series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271–10,
P4E2575–7, P4E2575–10, P4E2598–10,
P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW,
P6662SW, and P6975–11, installed. This
proposed AD would require inspection,
repair, or replacement of those
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers that fail
visual checks before the first flight each
day. This proposed AD results from
reports of Goodrich ‘‘FASTprop’’
propeller de-icers becoming loose or
debonded, and detaching from propeller
blades during operation. We are
proposing this AD to prevent Goodrich
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers from
detaching from the propeller blade,
resulting in damage to the airplane and
possible injury to the passengers and
crewmembers.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by May 6, 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
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Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• Fax: (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.
Contact Goodrich De-icing and
Specialty Systems, 219 Stringtown
Road, Union, West Virginia 24983,
telephone (330) 374–3743, for the
service information referenced in this
proposed AD.
You may examine the comments on
this proposed AD in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melissa T. Bradley, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des
Plaines, IL 60018–4696; telephone (847)
294–8110; fax (847) 294–7834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–20847; Directorate Identifier
2004–NE–35–AD’’ in the subject line 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 received 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 the DMS
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 may
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
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Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
Interim Action
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the 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., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is located on the plaza level of the
Department of Transportation Nassif
Building at the street address stated in
ADDRESSES. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS
receives them.
Costs of Compliance
These actions are interim actions and
we may take further rulemaking actions
in the future.
Discussion
In September of 2004, we became
aware of reports of about 200 Goodrich
De-icing and Specialty Systems
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers found
debonded, loose, or detached from
propeller blades during operation. The
manufacturer is still investigating to
determine the exact cause of this
potential unsafe condition. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in propeller de-icers detaching from
propeller blades, resulting in damage to
the airplane and possible injury to the
passengers and crewmembers.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of Goodrich De-icing
and Specialty Systems Alert Service
Bulletin No. 30–60–00–1, dated
November 15, 2004, that describes
procedures for visual checks of
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers before
the first flight each day, and inspection,
repair, or replacement of those propeller
de-icers if necessary.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
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. We are proposing this AD,
which would require inspection, repair,
or replacement before further flight, of
Goodrich ‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller deicers if they fail the visual check before
the first flight each day. The proposed
AD would require you to use the service
information described previously to
perform these actions.
We estimate that 3,400 Goodrich
propeller de-icers are installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry and would be
affected by this proposed AD. We also
estimate that it would take about 2
minutes per propeller blade to perform
the proposed preflight visual check,
about 5 minutes per propeller blade to
perform the proposed inspection of deicers that fail the visual check, and
about 0.5 work hour to replace a
propeller de-icer. The average labor rate
is $65 per work hour. Required parts
would cost about $110.00 per
replacement propeller de-icer. The
manufacturer has advised us that
replacement de-icers will be provided at
no cost to the operators. Based on these
figures, we estimate the total cost of the
proposed AD to U.S. operators to be
$510,240.
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 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.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the 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); and
3. Would 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 proposal and placed
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy
of this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems:
Docket No. FAA–2005–20847;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NE–35–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by May 6,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Goodrich De-icing
and Specialty Systems ‘‘FASTprop’’
propeller de-icers, part numbers (P/Ns)
P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200
series, P4E2271–10, P4E2575–7, P4E2575–10,
P4E2598–10, P5855BSW, P6199SW,
P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975–11,
installed. These propeller de-icers are
installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes
listed in Table 1 of this AD.
TABLE 1.—GOODRICH ‘‘FASTPROP’’ PROPELLER DE-ICERS
De-icer P/N:
Installed on, but not limited to:
P4E1188–2 ....................................
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
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De-icer P/N:
Installed on, but not limited to:
P4E1188–3 ....................................
P4E1188–4 ....................................
P4E1188–5 ....................................
P4E1188–6 ....................................
P4E1188–7 ....................................
P4E1601–3 ....................................
P4E1601–4 ....................................
P4E1601–5 ....................................
P4E1601–7 ....................................
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Cessna 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K, 210L, T210F, T210G, T210H, T210J, T210K, and T210L.
With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1–502 on Raytheon (Beech) D18C, D18S, E18S, G18S, H18,
C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S–9700, G18S, H18, C–45G, C–45H, C–45J, TC–45G. TC–
45H, TC–45J (SNB–5), and JRB–6.
With STC SA1–503 on Raytheon (Beech), E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, and 65.
With STC SA15EA on Raytheon (Beech) E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, and 65–80.
Raytheon (Beech) 55, B55, D55, D55A, E55, 95–C55, 95–C55A, 58, 95–55, 95–A55, 95–B55, 56TC, 60,
65, 65–80, 65–90, 65–A90, B90, C90, 99, 99A, A99, A99A, 100, and A100.
With STC SA1–506 on Cessna 310.
With McCauley props on Cessna 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421.
With STC SA2424WE on Cessna 402.
With STC SA132EA on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 560A, 560E, 680, 680E, and 720.
With STC SA179EA on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 560F, 680FL, 680FL(P), and 680–F.
With STC SA1–520 on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 560A, 560E 680, 680E, and 720.
On the following models equipped with 90-amp generator: Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500B, 500S, and
500U.
With STC SA1–607 on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500A.
With STC SA2478SW on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500.
With STC SA2891WE or STC SA2691WE on Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 680F, 680FP, and 680FL(P).
Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 680V, 680T, 680W, and 681.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2 series.
With STC SA195EA on Piper PA–23–250, E23–250 (serial number (SN) 27–2505 up).
Piper PA–31 (SN 31–5 up), PA–31–300 (SN 31–5 up), PA–31–325 (SN 31–5 up), and PA–31–350 (SN
31–5001 up).
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
B–N Group Ltd. (Britten Norman) BN–2, BN–2A, and BN–2A Mark III series, Vulcanair (Partenavia) P–68,
Piper Aerostar 600, 601, and 601P.
On the following models equipped with 3-blade props:
Short Brothers SC7 series 3, M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA26–T, SA26–AT, SA226–T, SA226–AT, and
SA226–TC.
The following models equipped with 70-amp alternators and Hartzell HC–A3XK props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500B, 500S, and 500U.
The following models equipped with 70-amp alternator and Hartzell HC–C3YR–2 props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500S and 500U.
The following model with 70- or 100-amp alternators and Hartzell HC–C3YR–R props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500S (SN 3115 up).
With STC SA2478SW on model Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500.
With STC SA2691WE or SA2891WE on the following models: Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 680F, 680FL,
and 680FLP.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
With Hartzell HC–B3TN–3 props on Raytheon (Beech) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S–9700, G18S, H18,
C45G, C45H, TC45G, TC45H, C45J, TC45J (SN B–5), JRB–6, 99, 99A, A99, A99A, 99B, B99, 100,
A100, A100A, A100C, and B100.
With Hartzell HC–B3TN–3 props on Raytheon (Beech) 65–90, 65–A90, 65–A90–1, 65–A90–2, 65–A90–3,
65–A90–4, B90, C90, E90, and H90.
With Hartzell HC–B3TN–3 props on Bombardier (deHavilland) DHC–6–300, Israel Aircraft Industries 101
Arava, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B–10, –15, –20, –25, –26, –30, –35, –36, MU–2 Series, Pilatus
PC–6, Piper PA–31T (SN 31T–7400002 up), and PA31T1.
With STC SA2293SW on British Aerospace (Scotland) Handley Page Jetstream 137 Mark I.
AeroSpace Technologies of Australia (Government Aircraft Factories) N22B.
Short Brothers SC7 series 3 equipped with 4-blade props.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
With Hartzell HC–B3TN–5() props on Cessna 425 and 441.
Embraer EMB–110P1 and 110P2.
Short Brothers SC7 series 3 equipped with 3-blade props.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–T, SA226–AT, and SA226–TC.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B, MU–2B–26A, MU–2B–36A, MU–2B–40, and MU–2B–60.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Piper PA31 (SN 5 up), PA31–300 (SN 5 up), PA31–325 (SN 5 up), PA31P (SN 31P–3 up), and PA31–350
(SN 31–5001 up).
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) 65–88.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Casa C212CB.
Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 690 and 690A.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) B55, E55, 56TC, 58P, and 60.
With STC SA2369SW on Nord 262A.
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De-icer P/N:
Installed on, but not limited to:
P4E1601–10 ..................................
P4E2200–2 ....................................
P4E2200–3 ....................................
P4E2200–4 ....................................
P4E2200–10 ..................................
P4E2200–21 ..................................
P4E2271–10 ..................................
P4E2575–7 ....................................
P4E2575–10 ..................................
P4E2598–10 ..................................
P5855BSW .....................................
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The following models equipped with 70- or 100-amp alternator and Hartzell HC–C3YR–2 props: Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500S (SN 3115 up) and Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 685.
Short Brothers SD3–30.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) B55, E55, 56TC, 58P, and 60.
Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 690C and 695.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA–226–TB, SA227–AC, SA227–TT, and SA227–AT.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
With STC SA00719LA on Raytheon (Beech) A36.
With STC SA00718LA on Raytheon (Beech) B36TC.
Raytheon (Beech) V35 equipped with 2- or 3-blade McCauley props.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) E50, F50, G50, H50, and J50.
Cessna E310J, T310P, 310, 310E, 310J, 310K, 310L, 310N, 320, 320D, 320F, 40, 402A, 402B, 411, 411A,
414, 421, 421A, and 421B.
Piper PA23–250.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
B–N Group Ltd. (Britten Norman) BN–2A Mark III, BN–2, BN–2A.
Piper 600, 601, 601P.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
With Volpar Turboliner conversion on the following models: Raytheon (Beech) D18C and D18S.
Raytheon (Beech) 56TC, A56TC, 65–90, 65–A90, B90, C90, E90, H90, 99, A99, 99A, B99, 99B, 100,
A100, A100A, A100C, B100, and 200.
Embraer EMB 110P1 and 110P2.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B, MU–2B–10, MU–2B–15, MU–2B–20, MU–2B–25, MU–2B–30, and
MU–2B–35.
Pilatus PC–6.
Piper PA31–350 (SN 5001 up) and PA31P (SN 31P–3 up).
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA26–T, SA26–AT, SA226–T, SA226TC, and SA226AT.
Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500B, 500U, 560F, 680F, 680FP, 680FL, and 680FLP.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm with STC SA812NE on the following models:
Raytheon (Beech) 65–90 series, B90, C90, E90, F90, H90, 99 A99 series, C99, 100, A100 series, B100,
and 200.
Embraer EMB110 series.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–AT, SA226–T, and SA–226TC.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B, MU–2B–10, MU–2B–15, MU–2B–20, MU–2B–25, MU–2B–26, MU–
2B–30, MU–2B–35, and MU–2B–36.
Pilatus PC–6, PC–6B–H2, PC–6B1–H2, PC–6C–H2, PC–6C1–H2, and PC–7.
Piper PA–31T, PA–31T1, PA–31T1A, PA–31T2A, PA–31T3, and PA–31T–1040.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
B–N Group Ltd. (Britten-Norman) BN–2, BN–2A series, and BN–2A Mark III.
With Volpar Turboliner conversion on the following models: Raytheon (Beech) D18C, and D18S.
The following models equipped with 2- or 3-blade props: S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 35–C33A, F33A, F33C,
and A36.
Raytheon (Beech) E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, E55, E55A, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 58A, 60, A60, B60, 65–90, 65–
A90, B90, C90, E90, H90, 95–B55, 95–B55A, 99, A99, A99A, 99A, 100, A100, A100A, A100C, B100,
and 200.
With STC SA00966CH on Raytheon (Beech) C90B.
With STC SA3593NM on Raytheon (Beech) E90.
With STC SA4131NM on Raytheon (Beech) F90.
With STC SA2698NM on the following models: Raytheon (Beech) 200 and B200. pCessna 310, 310J,
310K, 310L, 310N, E310J, T310P, 320D, 320E, 320F, 340, 401A, 401B, 402A, 402B, 411, 411A, 414A,
414B, 421A, and 421B.
With STC SA3532NM on Bombardier (deHavilland) DHC–6.
With STC SA2369SW on Nord 262A.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B–10, MU–2B–15, MU–2B–20, MU–2B–25, MU–2B–26A, MU–2B–30,
MU–2B–35, MU–2B–36A, MU–2B–40, and MU–2B–60.
Piper PA23, PA23–160, PA23–250, PA–E23–250 (SN 27–2505 UP), PA31 (SN 31–5 up), PA31–300 (SN
31–5 up), PA31–325 (SN 31–5 up), PA31–350 (SN 5001 up) PA34–200, PA34–200T, PA600, PA601,
and PA601P.
Pilatus PC–6.
Short Brothers SD–3–30.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA26–T, SA26–AT, SA226–T, SA226–AT, SA226TB, and SA226–TC.
Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 500B, and 500U.
Metal propellers operated up to 1,700 rpm on Raytheon (Beech) 300.
Metal propellers operated up to 1,700 rpm on Raytheon (Beech) 300.
Metal propellers operated up to 1,591 rpm on:
AvCraft (Dornier) 228, M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA227–TT (SN 421–541), SA227–AT (SN 423–549), and
SA227–AC (SN 420–545).
Metal propellers on: Cessna T310Q, T310R, 340, 340A, 402B, 402C, 414, 414A, 421A, and 421B.
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De-icer P/N:
Installed on, but not limited to:
P6199SW .......................................
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
The following models equipped with McCauley D3A34C401 or D3A34C402 props: Cessna 210L, 210M,
210N, P210N, T210L, T210M, and T210N.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Various aircraft models equipped with McCauley 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, or 3AF32C507
props.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
Various aircraft models equipped with McCauley 3AF32C512/G–82NEA–5.
Metal propellers operated up to 2,900 rpm on:
With STC SA812EA and equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3D, HC–B3TN–5C, or HC–B3TN–5M props: Air
Tractor, AT–302 and AT–400.
With STC SA812EA and equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3C or HC–B3TN–3D props: Quality Aerospace
(Ayres) S2R–T11.
With STC SA2204WE and equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5C props: Raytheon (Beech) D18C, D18S,
E18S–9700, C45G, C45H, TC–45G, TC–45H, and TC–45J.
Raytheon (Beech) T–34C equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3H props.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–2B, HC–B3TN–3B, or HC–B3TN–3M props:
Raytheon (Beech) 65–90, 65–A–90, 65–A90–1, 65–A90–2, 65–A90–3, and 65–A90–4.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3B or HC–B3TN–3M props: Raytheon (Beech)
B90, C90, E90, and H90.
Raytheon (Beech) F90 equipped with Hartzell HC–B4TN–3A or HC–B4TN–3B props.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3B props: Raytheon (Beech) 99, 99A, A99, and
A99A.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3B or HC–B3TN–3M props: Raytheon (Beech)
C99, and 100.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B4TN–3 or HC–4TN–3A props: Raytheon (Beech) A100,
A100A, and A100–1.
Raytheon (Beech) B100 equipped with Hartzell HC–B4TN–5C or HC–B4TN–5F props.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3G or HC–B3TN–3N props: Raytheon (Beech) 200,
200C, 200CT, 200T, A200, A200C, A200CT, B200, B200C, B200CT, and B200T.
Raytheon (Beech) JRB–6 with STC SA1171WE equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5C props.
British Aerospace HP.137MK.1 with STC SA2293WE equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3D props:
CASA C212–100 Aviocar equipped with Hartzell HC–B4TN–5EL props.
Cessna 441 equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5E or HC–B3TN–5M props.
Bombardier (deHavilland) DHC–2MK.III equipped with HC–B3TN–3, HC–B3TN–3B, or HC–B3TN–3BY
props.
Bombardier (deHavilland) DHC–6–300 equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3(D)(Y) props.
Embraer EMB–110P1/2 equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3C or HC–B3TN–3D props.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5( ) props: M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–AT,
and SA226T.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–TC equipped with Hartzell HC–B4TN–5( ) props.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–TC with STC SA344GL equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5( ) props.
M7 Aerospace (Fairchild) SA226–TC with STC SA344Gl.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–A3VF–7 or HC–3VH–7B props: AeroSpace Technologies
of Australia (Government Aircraft Factories) N22B and N24A.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3D props: IAI Arava 101 and 101B.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3DY props: McKinnon (Grumman) G–21E and G–
21G.
The following models equipped with HC–B3TN–5( ) props: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B, and MU–
2B–10.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5 props: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU–2B–15,
MU–2B–20, MU–2B–25, MU–2B–26, MU–2B–30, MU–2B–35, and MU–2B–36.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3C props: Pilatus PC–6, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–
H2, PC–6/C–H2, PC–6/C1–H2.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3B props: Piper PA–31T and PA31T1.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–3B or HC–B3TN–3K props: Piper PA42 and PA42–
720.
The following model equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5( ) props: Short Brothers SC–7 series 3 Variant
200.
With STC SA02059AK on the following model equipped with HC–B4TN–5 props: Short Brothers SC–7 series 3 Variant 200.
The following models equipped with Hartzell HC–B3TN–5( ) props: Twin Commander (Gulfstream) 690,
690A, and 690B.
P6592SW .......................................
P6662SW .......................................
P6975–11 .......................................
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of
Goodrich ‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers
becoming loose or debonded, and detaching
from propeller blades during operation. We
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detaching from the propeller blade, resulting
in damage to the airplane, and possible
injury to passengers and crewmembers.
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(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
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Propeller De-icers
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) During the next preflight or 100-hour
inspection, whichever occurs first, after the
effective date of this AD, visually check the
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icers. If any
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icer fails the visual
check, then the ‘‘FASTprop’’ de-icer must be
inspected, repaired, or replaced as necessary
before the next flight. Use paragraph 2.A of
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems
Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 30–60–00–
1, dated November 15, 2004 to do these
actions.
Federal Aviation Administration
Repetitive Visual Inspections of
‘‘FASTprop’’ Propeller De-icers
(g) If after the effective date of this AD, any
‘‘FASTprop’’ propeller de-icer found to have
lifting, looseness, trapped air (bubbles) under
the de-icer, debonding, or deteriorated edge
sealer during the pilot’s first preflight
inspection of the day must be inspected,
repaired, or replaced as necessary before the
next flight. Use paragraph 2.A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich
De-icing and Specialty Systems Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. 30–60–00–1, dated
November 15, 2004 to do these actions.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permits
(i) Under 14 CFR part 39.23, we are
limiting the special flight permits for this AD
by requiring that any propeller found with a
loose or debonded ‘‘FASTprop’’ de-icer must
have all de-icers removed before the flight, to
maintain a balanced propeller. Information
on removing de-icers can be found in
paragraph 1.K.(1) of Goodrich De-icing and
Specialty Systems ASB No. 30–60–00–1,
dated November 15, 2004.
Related Information
(j) None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 30, 2005.
Diane Cook,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20850; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NE–05–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne
Continental Motors GTSIO–520 Series
Reciprocating Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM)
GTSIO–520 series reciprocating engines.
This proposed AD would require initial
and repetitive visual inspections of the
starter adapter assembly and crankshaft
gear. This proposed AD would also
require unscheduled visual inspections
of the starter adapter assembly and
crankshaft gear due to a rough-running
engine. This proposed AD would also
require replacement of the starter
adapter shaft gear needle bearing with a
certain bushing. Also, this proposed AD
would require installation of a certain
TCM service kit at the next engine
overhaul, or at the next starter adapter
replacement, whichever occurs first.
Also, this proposed AD would require
adding a certain placard to the
instrument panel before further flight.
This proposed AD results from six
service difficulty reports and one fatal
accident report received related to failed
starter adapter assemblies. We are
proposing this AD to prevent failure of
the starter adapter assembly and or
crankshaft gear, resulting in failure of
the engine and possible forced landing.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by June 6, 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–
001.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
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400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., PO
Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; telephone
(251) 438–3411.
You may examine the comments on
this proposed AD in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry
Robinette, Senior Engineer, Propulsion,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, One
Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd.,
Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349;
telephone: (770) 703–6096, fax: (770)
703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–20850; Directorate Identifier
2005–NE–05–AD’’ in the subject line 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 received 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 the DMS
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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the 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., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is located on the plaza level of the
Department of Transportation Nassif
Building at the street address stated in
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 6, 2005)]
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[Pages 17361-17366]
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[FR Doc No: 05-6776]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20847; Directorate Identifier 2004-NE-35-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems
``FASTprop'' Propeller De-icers
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 Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems ``FASTprop'' propeller de-
icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series,
P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW,
P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This proposed AD would
require inspection, repair, or replacement of those ``FASTprop''
propeller de-icers that fail visual checks before the first flight each
day. This proposed AD results from reports of Goodrich ``FASTprop''
propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from
propeller blades during operation. We are proposing this AD to prevent
Goodrich ``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers from detaching from the
propeller blade, resulting in damage to the airplane and possible
injury to the passengers and crewmembers.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by May 6, 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 20590-0001.
Fax: (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.
Contact Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems, 219 Stringtown
Road, Union, West Virginia 24983, telephone (330) 374-3743, for the
service information referenced in this proposed AD.
You may examine the comments on this proposed AD in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa T. Bradley, Aerospace
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon
Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; telephone (847) 294-8110; fax (847)
294-7834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20847;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NE-35-AD'' in the subject line 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 received 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 the
DMS 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 may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act
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Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477-78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the 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., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation Nassif Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
In September of 2004, we became aware of reports of about 200
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems ``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers
found debonded, loose, or detached from propeller blades during
operation. The manufacturer is still investigating to determine the
exact cause of this potential unsafe condition. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in propeller de-icers detaching from propeller
blades, resulting in damage to the airplane and possible injury to the
passengers and crewmembers.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Goodrich
De-icing and Specialty Systems Alert Service Bulletin No. 30-60-00-1,
dated November 15, 2004, that describes procedures for visual checks of
``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers before the first flight each day, and
inspection, repair, or replacement of those propeller de-icers if
necessary.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
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. We are proposing this AD, which would require
inspection, repair, or replacement before further flight, of Goodrich
``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers if they fail the visual check before
the first flight each day. The proposed AD would require you to use the
service information described previously to perform these actions.
Interim Action
These actions are interim actions and we may take further
rulemaking actions in the future.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 3,400 Goodrich propeller de-icers are installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry and would be affected by this proposed AD.
We also estimate that it would take about 2 minutes per propeller blade
to perform the proposed preflight visual check, about 5 minutes per
propeller blade to perform the proposed inspection of de-icers that
fail the visual check, and about 0.5 work hour to replace a propeller
de-icer. The average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Required parts
would cost about $110.00 per replacement propeller de-icer. The
manufacturer has advised us that replacement de-icers will be provided
at no cost to the operators. Based on these figures, we estimate the
total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $510,240.
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 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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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); and
3. Would 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 proposal and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
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:
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems: Docket No. FAA-2005-20847;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NE-35-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by May 6, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems
``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers, part numbers (P/Ns) P4E1188 series,
P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10,
P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11,
installed. These propeller de-icers are installed on, but not
limited to, the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1.--Goodrich ``FASTprop'' Propeller De-icers
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Installed on, but not
De-icer P/N: limited to:
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P4E1188-2....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
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Cessna 210E, 210F,
210G, 210H, 210J,
210K, 210L, T210F,
T210G, T210H, T210J,
T210K, and T210L.
With Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA1-
502 on Raytheon
(Beech) D18C, D18S,
E18S, G18S, H18,
C45G, C45H, TC45G,
and TC45H.
P4E1188-3....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) D18C,
D18S, E18S, E18S-
9700, G18S, H18, C-
45G, C-45H, C-45J, TC-
45G. TC-45H, TC-45J
(SNB-5), and JRB-6.
With STC SA1-503 on
Raytheon (Beech),
E50, F50, G50, H50,
J50, and 65.
With STC SA15EA on
Raytheon (Beech) E50,
F50, G50, H50, J50,
65, and 65-80.
Raytheon (Beech) 55,
B55, D55, D55A, E55,
95-C55, 95-C55A, 58,
95-55, 95-A55, 95-
B55, 56TC, 60, 65, 65-
80, 65-90, 65-A90,
B90, C90, 99, 99A,
A99, A99A, 100, and
A100.
With STC SA1-506 on
Cessna 310.
With McCauley props on
Cessna 310, 320, 340,
401, 402, 411, 414,
and 421.
With STC SA2424WE on
Cessna 402.
With STC SA132EA on
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 560A,
560E, 680, 680E, and
720.
With STC SA179EA on
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 560F,
680FL, 680FL(P), and
680-F.
With STC SA1-520 on
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 560A,
560E 680, 680E, and
720.
On the following
models equipped with
90-amp generator:
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500B,
500S, and 500U.
With STC SA1-607 on
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500A.
With STC SA2478SW on
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500.
With STC SA2891WE or
STC SA2691WE on Twin
Commander
(Gulfstream) 680F,
680FP, and 680FL(P).
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 680V,
680T, 680W, and 681.
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2
series.
With STC SA195EA on
Piper PA-23-250, E23-
250 (serial number
(SN) 27-2505 up).
Piper PA-31 (SN 31-5
up), PA-31-300 (SN 31-
5 up), PA-31-325 (SN
31-5 up), and PA-31-
350 (SN 31-5001 up).
P4E1188-4....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
B-N Group Ltd.
(Britten Norman) BN-
2, BN-2A, and BN-2A
Mark III series,
Vulcanair
(Partenavia) P-68,
Piper Aerostar 600,
601, and 601P.
On the following
models equipped with
3-blade props:
Short Brothers SC7
series 3, M7
Aerospace (Fairchild)
SA26-T, SA26-AT,
SA226-T, SA226-AT,
and SA226-TC.
The following models
equipped with 70-amp
alternators and
Hartzell HC-A3XK
props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500B,
500S, and 500U.
The following models
equipped with 70-amp
alternator and
Hartzell HC-C3YR-2
props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500S and
500U.
The following model
with 70- or 100-amp
alternators and
Hartzell HC-C3YR-R
props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500S (SN
3115 up).
With STC SA2478SW on
model Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500.
With STC SA2691WE or
SA2891WE on the
following models:
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 680F,
680FL, and 680FLP.
P4E1188-5....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
With Hartzell HC-B3TN-
3 props on Raytheon
(Beech) D18C, D18S,
E18S, E18S-9700,
G18S, H18, C45G,
C45H, TC45G, TC45H,
C45J, TC45J (SN B-5),
JRB-6, 99, 99A, A99,
A99A, 99B, B99, 100,
A100, A100A, A100C,
and B100.
With Hartzell HC-B3TN-
3 props on Raytheon
(Beech) 65-90, 65-
A90, 65-A90-1, 65-A90-
2, 65-A90-3, 65-A90-
4, B90, C90, E90, and
H90.
With Hartzell HC-B3TN-
3 props on Bombardier
(deHavilland) DHC-6-
300, Israel Aircraft
Industries 101 Arava,
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B-10,
15, -20, -25, -26, -
30, -35, -36, MU-2
Series, Pilatus PC-6,
Piper PA-31T (SN 31T-
7400002 up), and
PA31T1.
With STC SA2293SW on
British Aerospace
(Scotland) Handley
Page Jetstream 137
Mark I.
AeroSpace Technologies
of Australia
(Government Aircraft
Factories) N22B.
Short Brothers SC7
series 3 equipped
with 4-blade props.
P4E1188-6....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
With Hartzell HC-B3TN-
5( ) props on Cessna
425 and 441.
Embraer EMB-110P1 and
110P2.
Short Brothers SC7
series 3 equipped
with 3-blade props.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-T,
SA226-AT, and SA226-
TC.
P4E1188-7....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B, MU-
2B-26A, MU-2B-36A, MU-
2B-40, and MU-2B-60.
P4E1601-3....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Piper PA31 (SN 5 up),
PA31-300 (SN 5 up),
PA31-325 (SN 5 up),
PA31P (SN 31P-3 up),
and PA31-350 (SN 31-
5001 up).
P4E1601-4....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) 65-
88.
P4E1601-5....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Casa C212CB.
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 690 and
690A.
P4E1601-7....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) B55,
E55, 56TC, 58P, and
60.
With STC SA2369SW on
Nord 262A.
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The following models
equipped with 70- or
100-amp alternator
and Hartzell HC-C3YR-
2 props: Twin
Commander
(Gulfstream) 500S (SN
3115 up) and Twin
Commander
(Gulfstream) 685.
Short Brothers SD3-30.
P4E1601-10...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) B55,
E55, 56TC, 58P, and
60.
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 690C and
695.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA-226-
TB, SA227-AC, SA227-
TT, and SA227-AT.
P4E2200-2....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
With STC SA00719LA on
Raytheon (Beech) A36.
With STC SA00718LA on
Raytheon (Beech)
B36TC.
Raytheon (Beech) V35
equipped with 2- or 3-
blade McCauley props.
P4E2200-3....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Raytheon (Beech) E50,
F50, G50, H50, and
J50.
Cessna E310J, T310P,
310, 310E, 310J,
310K, 310L, 310N,
320, 320D, 320F, 40,
402A, 402B, 411,
411A, 414, 421, 421A,
and 421B.
Piper PA23-250.
P4E2200-4....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
B-N Group Ltd.
(Britten Norman) BN-
2A Mark III, BN-2, BN-
2A.
Piper 600, 601, 601P.
P4E2200-10...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
With Volpar Turboliner
conversion on the
following models:
Raytheon (Beech) D18C
and D18S.
Raytheon (Beech) 56TC,
A56TC, 65-90, 65-A90,
B90, C90, E90, H90,
99, A99, 99A, B99,
99B, 100, A100,
A100A, A100C, B100,
and 200.
Embraer EMB 110P1 and
110P2.
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B, MU-
2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-
2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-
2B-30, and MU-2B-35.
Pilatus PC-6.
Piper PA31-350 (SN
5001 up) and PA31P
(SN 31P-3 up).
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA26-T,
SA26-AT, SA226-T,
SA226TC, and SA226AT.
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500B,
500U, 560F, 680F,
680FP, 680FL, and
680FLP.
P4E2200-21...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm with STC SA812NE
on the following
models:
Raytheon (Beech) 65-90
series, B90, C90,
E90, F90, H90, 99 A99
series, C99, 100,
A100 series, B100,
and 200.
Embraer EMB110 series.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-AT,
SA226-T, and SA-
226TC.
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B, MU-
2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-
2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-
2B-26, MU-2B-30, MU-
2B-35, and MU-2B-36.
Pilatus PC-6, PC-6B-
H2, PC-6B1-H2, PC-6C-
H2, PC-6C1-H2, and PC-
7.
Piper PA-31T, PA-31T1,
PA-31T1A, PA-31T2A,
PA-31T3, and PA-31T-
1040.
P4E2271-10...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
B-N Group Ltd.
(Britten-Norman) BN-
2, BN-2A series, and
BN-2A Mark III.
With Volpar Turboliner
conversion on the
following models:
Raytheon (Beech)
D18C, and D18S.
The following models
equipped with 2- or 3-
blade props: S35,
V35, V35A, V35B, 35-
C33A, F33A, F33C, and
A36.
Raytheon (Beech) E50,
F50, G50, H50, J50,
E55, E55A, 56TC,
A56TC, 58, 58A, 60,
A60, B60, 65-90, 65-
A90, B90, C90, E90,
H90, 95-B55, 95-B55A,
99, A99, A99A, 99A,
100, A100, A100A,
A100C, B100, and 200.
With STC SA00966CH on
Raytheon (Beech)
C90B.
With STC SA3593NM on
Raytheon (Beech) E90.
With STC SA4131NM on
Raytheon (Beech) F90.
With STC SA2698NM on
the following models:
Raytheon (Beech) 200
and B200. pCessna
310, 310J, 310K,
310L, 310N, E310J,
T310P, 320D, 320E,
320F, 340, 401A,
401B, 402A, 402B,
411, 411A, 414A,
414B, 421A, and 421B.
With STC SA3532NM on
Bombardier
(deHavilland) DHC-6.
With STC SA2369SW on
Nord 262A.
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B-10,
MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20,
MU-2B-25, MU-2B-26A,
MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35,
MU-2B-36A, MU-2B-40,
and MU-2B-60.
Piper PA23, PA23-160,
PA23-250, PA-E23-250
(SN 27-2505 UP), PA31
(SN 31-5 up), PA31-
300 (SN 31-5 up),
PA31-325 (SN 31-5
up), PA31-350 (SN
5001 up) PA34-200,
PA34-200T, PA600,
PA601, and PA601P.
Pilatus PC-6.
Short Brothers SD-3-
30.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA26-T,
SA26-AT, SA226-T,
SA226-AT, SA226TB,
and SA226-TC.
Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 500B,
and 500U.
P4E2575-7....................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 1,700
rpm on Raytheon
(Beech) 300.
P4E2575-10...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 1,700
rpm on Raytheon
(Beech) 300.
P4E2598-10...................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 1,591
rpm on:
AvCraft (Dornier) 228,
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA227-TT
(SN 421-541), SA227-
AT (SN 423-549), and
SA227-AC (SN 420-
545).
P5855BSW........................................ Metal propellers on:
Cessna T310Q, T310R,
340, 340A, 402B,
402C, 414, 414A,
421A, and 421B.
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P6199SW......................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
The following models
equipped with
McCauley D3A34C401 or
D3A34C402 props:
Cessna 210L, 210M,
210N, P210N, T210L,
T210M, and T210N.
P6592SW......................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Various aircraft
models equipped with
McCauley 3AF32C504,
3AF32C505, 3AF32C506,
or 3AF32C507 props.
P6662SW......................................... Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
Various aircraft
models equipped with
McCauley 3AF32C512/G-
82NEA-5.
P6975-11........................................ Metal propellers
operated up to 2,900
rpm on:
With STC SA812EA and
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D,
HC-B3TN-5C, or HC-
B3TN-5M props: Air
Tractor, AT-302 and
AT-400.
With STC SA812EA and
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3C
or HC-B3TN-3D props:
Quality Aerospace
(Ayres) S2R-T11.
With STC SA2204WE and
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5C
props: Raytheon
(Beech) D18C, D18S,
E18S-9700, C45G,
C45H, TC-45G, TC-45H,
and TC-45J.
Raytheon (Beech) T-34C
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3H
props.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-2B,
HC-B3TN-3B, or HC-
B3TN-3M props:
Raytheon (Beech) 65-
90, 65-A-90, 65-A90-
1, 65-A90-2, 65-A90-
3, and 65-A90-4.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B
or HC-B3TN-3M props:
Raytheon (Beech) B90,
C90, E90, and H90.
Raytheon (Beech) F90
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B4TN-3A
or HC-B4TN-3B props.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B
props: Raytheon
(Beech) 99, 99A, A99,
and A99A.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B
or HC-B3TN-3M props:
Raytheon (Beech) C99,
and 100.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B4TN-3 or
HC-4TN-3A props:
Raytheon (Beech)
A100, A100A, and A100-
1.
Raytheon (Beech) B100
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B4TN-5C
or HC-B4TN-5F props.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3G
or HC-B3TN-3N props:
Raytheon (Beech) 200,
200C, 200CT, 200T,
A200, A200C, A200CT,
B200, B200C, B200CT,
and B200T.
Raytheon (Beech) JRB-6
with STC SA1171WE
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5C
props.
British Aerospace
HP.137MK.1 with STC
SA2293WE equipped
with Hartzell HC-B3TN-
3D props:
CASA C212-100 Aviocar
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B4TN-5EL
props.
Cessna 441 equipped
with Hartzell HC-B3TN-
5E or HC-B3TN-5M
props.
Bombardier
(deHavilland) DHC-
2MK.III equipped with
HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-
3B, or HC-B3TN-3BY
props.
Bombardier
(deHavilland) DHC-6-
300 equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-
3(D)(Y) props.
Embraer EMB-110P1/2
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3C
or HC-B3TN-3D props.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5( )
props: M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-AT,
and SA226T.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-TC
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B4TN-5( )
props.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-TC
with STC SA344GL
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5( )
props.
M7 Aerospace
(Fairchild) SA226-TC
with STC SA344Gl.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-A3VF-7 or
HC-3VH-7B props:
AeroSpace
Technologies of
Australia (Government
Aircraft Factories)
N22B and N24A.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D
props: IAI Arava 101
and 101B.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3DY
props: McKinnon
(Grumman) G-21E and G-
21G.
The following models
equipped with HC-B3TN-
5( ) props:
Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries MU-2B, and
MU-2B-10.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5
props: Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries MU-
2B-15, MU-2B-20, MU-
2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-
2B-30, MU-2B-35, and
MU-2B-36.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3C
props: Pilatus PC-6,
PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-
H2, PC-6/C-H2, PC-6/
C1-H2.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B
props: Piper PA-31T
and PA31T1.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B
or HC-B3TN-3K props:
Piper PA42 and PA42-
720.
The following model
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5( )
props: Short Brothers
SC-7 series 3 Variant
200.
With STC SA02059AK on
the following model
equipped with HC-B4TN-
5 props: Short
Brothers SC-7 series
3 Variant 200.
The following models
equipped with
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5( )
props: Twin Commander
(Gulfstream) 690,
690A, and 690B.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of Goodrich ``FASTprop''
propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from
propeller blades during operation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
Goodrich ``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers from detaching from the
propeller blade, resulting in damage to the airplane, and possible
injury to passengers and crewmembers.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
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Initial Visual Inspection of ``FASTprop'' Propeller De-icers
(f) During the next preflight or 100-hour inspection, whichever
occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, visually check
the ``FASTprop'' propeller de-icers. If any ``FASTprop'' propeller
de-icer fails the visual check, then the ``FASTprop'' de-icer must
be inspected, repaired, or replaced as necessary before the next
flight. Use paragraph 2.A of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB)
No. 30-60-00-1, dated November 15, 2004 to do these actions.
Repetitive Visual Inspections of ``FASTprop'' Propeller De-icers
(g) If after the effective date of this AD, any ``FASTprop''
propeller de-icer found to have lifting, looseness, trapped air
(bubbles) under the de-icer, debonding, or deteriorated edge sealer
during the pilot's first preflight inspection of the day must be
inspected, repaired, or replaced as necessary before the next
flight. Use paragraph 2.A of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB)
No. 30-60-00-1, dated November 15, 2004 to do these actions.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permits
(i) Under 14 CFR part 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for this AD by requiring that any propeller found with a
loose or debonded ``FASTprop'' de-icer must have all de-icers
removed before the flight, to maintain a balanced propeller.
Information on removing de-icers can be found in paragraph 1.K.(1)
of Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems ASB No. 30-60-00-1, dated
November 15, 2004.
Related Information
(j) None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2005.
Diane Cook,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-6776 Filed 4-5-05; 8:45 am]
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