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helped increase grower returns to levels
above the cost of production, which
may contribute to more growers
maintaining their groves. This rule is
making more fruit available at a time
when much of the crop was destroyed
by last year’s hurricanes without
sacrificing fruit quality. This change
benefits both growers and consumers by
increasing the available supply of fresh
grapefruit.
Therefore, no changees will be made
as a result of these comments.
A small business guide on complying
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop
marketing agreements and orders may
be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/
fv/moab.html. Any questions about the
compliance guide should be sent to Jay
Guerber at the previously mentioned
address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
After consideration of all relevant
material presented, including the
Committee’s recommendation, and
other information, it is found that
finalizing the interim final rule, without
change, as published in the Federal
Register (69 FR 76597, December 22,
2004) will tend to effectuate the
declared policy of the Act.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 905
Grapefruit, Marketing agreements,
Oranges, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Tangelos, Tangerines.
PART 905—ORANGES, GRAPEFRUIT,
TANGERINES, AND TANGELOS
GROWN IN FLORIDA
Accordingly, the interim final rule
amending 7 CFR part 905 which was
published at 69 FR 76597 on December
22, 2004, is adopted as a final rule
without change.
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Dated: May 3, 2005.
Kenneth C. Clayton,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19693; Directorate
Identifier 2004–CE–40–AD; Amendment 39–
14076; AD 2004–25–16 R1]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems Part
Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11,
C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04,
C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator
Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices,
Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL
Aerospace, and Midland-Ross
Corporation)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Discussion
The FAA is revising
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004–25–
16, which applies to aircraft equipped
with a fuel regulator shutoff valve part
number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11,
C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04,
C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500,
B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or
B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. AD
2004–25–16 currently requires you to
repetitively inspect the fuel regulator
shutoff valve (visually or by pressure
test) for fuel leakage and replace the fuel
regulator shutoff valve with an
improved design replacement part with
a manufacturer’s date code of 02/02 or
later if fuel leakage is found. AD 2004–
25–16 also allows you to disable the
heater as an alternative method of
compliance. Since we issued AD 2004–
25–16, we received several comments
requesting a revision to paragraph (e)(2).
Consequently, this AD retains the
actions required in AD 2004–25–16 and
revises the requirements in paragraph
(e)(2) to remove a required action. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which
could result in fuel leakage in aircraft
with these combustion heaters. This
failure could result in an aircraft fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
June 20, 2005.
On January 5, 2005 (69 FR 75228,
December 16, 2004), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems Service
Bulletin No. A–107A, Issue Date:
September 6, 2002; and Piper Vendor
Service Publication VSP–150, dated
January 31, 2003.
SUMMARY:
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To get the service
information identified in this AD,
contact Kelly Aerospace Power Systems,
P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit, Alabama
36032; telephone: (334) 227–8306;
facsimile: (334) 227–8596; Internet:
https://www.kellyaerospace.com.
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 20590–
001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
FAA–2004–19693; Directorate Identifier
2004–CE–40–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, One Crown Center, 1985 Phoenix
Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA
30349; telephone: (770) 703–6063;
facsimile: (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
What events have caused this AD?
Reports of certain regulator shutoff
valves leaking caused FAA to issue AD
2001–08–01, Amendment 39–12178 (66
FR 19718, April 17, 2001). AD 2001–08–
01 required you to visually inspect and
pressure test the fuel regulator shutoff
valves for leaks and replace the fuel
regulator shutoff valve if leaks were
found.
The affected fuel regulator shutoff
valves are part of the B1500, B2030,
B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500
combustion heater configuration.
Operators of aircraft with the affected
fuel regulator shutoff valves installed
and mechanics who did the actions of
AD 2001–08–01 provided suggestions
for improvement to the AD. Based on
that feedback, FAA superseded AD
2001–08–01 with AD 2001–17–13,
Amendment 39–12404 (66 FR 44027,
August 22, 2001).
AD 2001–17–13 retained the actions
of AD 2001–08–01, except it required
only the visual inspection or the
pressure test of the fuel regulator shutoff
valves (not both) and listed the affected
fuel regulator shutoff valves by part
number instead of series. AD 2001–17–
13 also included a provision for
disabling the heater as an alternative
method of compliance.
The FAA continued to receive reports
of problems with these fuel regulator
shutoff valves. This service history
reflects that the inspections should be
repetitive instead of one-time. Based on
this information, FAA superseded AD
2001–17–13 with AD 2004–25–16,
Amendment 39–13904 (69 FR 75228,
December 16, 2004).
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AD 2004–25–16 retains the actions
required in AD 2001–17–13, makes the
inspection repetitive, and requires
installing improved design replacement
parts.
What has happened since AD 2004–
25–16 to initiate this AD action? We
inadvertently retained an action from
AD 2001–17–13 and made it repetitive.
After each inspection of the fuel
regulator shutoff valve for signs of fuel
leaks and no leaks are found, AD 2004–
25–16 requires the valve cover to be
marked with the date of inspection.
Since AD 2004–25–16 made that
inspection repetitive, it is not feasible to
mark the valve cover with the date of
each inspection. Therefore, we are
revising AD 2004–25–16 to remove this
action.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? This condition, if not
corrected, could result in fuel leakage in
aircraft with these combustion heaters,
which could result in an aircraft fire
with consequent damage or destruction.
Has FAA taken any action to this
point? We issued a proposal to amend
part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include
an AD that would apply to aircraft
equipped with a fuel regulator shutoff
valve part number (P/N) 14D11,
A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04,
A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04
used with B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040,
B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series
combustion heaters. This proposal was
published in the Federal Register as a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
on March 9, 2005 (70 FR 11588). The
NPRM proposed to revise AD 2004–25–
16 with a new AD that would retain the
actions required in AD 2004–25–16 and
removes the requirement to mark the
valve cover with the date of inspection
as specified in paragraph (e)(2) of the
AD.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment?
We provided the public the opportunity
to participate in developing this AD.
The following presents the comments
received on the proposal and FAA’s
response to each comment:
Comment Issue No. 1: Remove the Piper
Models PA–30 and PA–39 Airplanes
From the Applicability
What is the commenter’s concern?
Three commenters state that an incident
involving a Piper Model PA–31 airplane
prompted the AD. The PA–31 airplane
has a different fuel regulator shutoff
valve configuration and a larger heater
than Models PA–30 and PA–39
airplanes.
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Model PA–31 airplanes run 35
pounds per square inch (PSI) fuel
pressure at all times the engines are
operating to the pressure regulator
shutoff valve. The fuel line on Model
PA–31 airplanes is also larger than the
fuel line on Models PA–30 and PA–39
airplanes.
Model PA–30 airplanes run 7.5 PSI
fuel pressure and the fuel line is 1⁄16
inch with an internal orifice of 1⁄32 inch.
Therefore, the Model PA–30 airplane
has one-fifth the pressure going to the
regulator shutoff valve. Models PA–30
and PA–39 airplanes also have a fuel
shutoff valve approximately 12 inches
up-line from the pressure regulator
shutoff valve.
According to the Aircraft Flight
Manual, this valve should be closed
except when the heater is in operation.
When the manual fuel valve is closed,
there is no pressure on the regulator
resulting in little to no chance of fuel
leakage.
The commenters request Models PA–
30 and PA–39 airplanes be removed
from the applicability of the AD.
What is FAA’s response to the
concern? The description of fuel system
line sizes and volumes described by the
commenters does not match those
shown in the type design of the Models
PA–30 and PA–39 airplanes.
The fuel pressure values stated by the
commenters are below those seen in the
supply line to Model PA–30 airplanes.
Although the fuel regulator and shutoff
valve supply pressures in Models PA–
30 and PA–39 airplanes are below that
of PA–31 series airplanes (as indicated
by the commenters), the pressures are
similar to that of other aircraft models
for which leakage has been documented
through the submittal of service
difficulty reports.
The evaluation of leaking fuel
regulator and shutoff valves has
revealed a loss of clamping of the
diaphragm by the assembly fasteners.
This may be attributed to distortion of
the diaphragm resulting in displacement
or local thinning, local distortion of the
housings either at or between the
fastener locations or a loss of fastener
preload.
We are not changing the final rule AD
action based on this comment. If an
individual operator has an airplane
configuration that is different than that
specified in the type design, he/she may
request an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) following the
procedures in the AD and 14 CFR part
39.
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Comment Issue No. 2: Change the
Compliance Time From 100 Hours
Time-in-Service (TIS) Aircraft Operating
Service to 100 Hours TIS Heater
Operating Service or at the Annual
Inspection
What is the commenter’s concern?
The commenter states that most Model
PA–30 airplanes are based in warm
climates where the heater is used for
only a few hours a year. According to
the Aircraft Flight Manual, this valve
should be closed except when the heater
is in operation. When the manual fuel
valve is closed, there is no pressure on
the regulator resulting in little to no
chance of fuel leakage.
The commenter states the requirement
to inspect every 100 hours TIS on the
airplane imposes an unnecessary
burden.
The commenter requests the
inspection time change to 100 hours of
heater operation or at the next annual
inspection.
What is FAA’s response to the
concern? The evaluation of leaking fuel
regulator and shutoff valves may be
attributed to the deterioration of the
diaphragm material itself. As with any
other rubberized material, this results
from environmental exposure over a
period of time. As the described
mechanisms do not directly relate to
heater operation, the inspection interval
was selected as aircraft TIS and not
heater TIS. Although the use of a
manual fuel shutoff valve may reduce
the likelihood of fuel leakage when the
heater is not operating, it does not
reduce the effects of TIS on the
condition of the fuel regulator and
shutoff valve.
The owner/operator may request an
extension or different compliance time
through an AMOC by following the
procedures in the AD and 14 CFR part
39.
We are not changing the final rule AD
action based on this comment.
Conclusion
What is FAA’s final determination on
this issue? We have carefully reviewed
the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed except for
the changes discussed above and minor
editorial corrections. We have
determined that these changes and
minor corrections:
—Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
—Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on
the AD
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this AD.
amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the
FAA published a new version of 14 CFR
part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002),
which governs the 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.
Regulatory Findings
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Costs of Compliance
What is the cost impact of this
revision? Since we are revising AD
2004–25–16 to remove a required action
from the previous AD, there is no cost
impact for this revision.
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
Will this AD impact various entities?
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the National Government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
Will this AD involve a significant rule
or regulatory action? For the reasons
discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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 AD (and other
information as included in the
Regulatory Evaluation) 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 ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2004–19693;
Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–40–AD’’
in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
I
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2004–25–16, Amendment 39–13904 (69
FR 75228), and by adding a new AD to
read as follows:
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2004–25–16 R1 Kelly Aerospace Power
Systems (formerly owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices,
Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL
Aerospace, and Midland-Ross
Corporation): Amendment 39–14076;
Docket No. FAA–2004–19693;
Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–40–AD;
revises AD 2004–25–16, Amendment 39–
13904.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on June 20,
2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected By This
Action?
(b) This AD revises AD 2004–25–16,
Amendment 39–13904.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD applies to aircraft equipped
with a fuel regulator shutoff valve part
number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11,
C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04,
or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030, B2500,
B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series
combustion heaters. The following is a list of
aircraft where the B-Series combustion heater
could be installed. This is not a
comprehensive list and aircraft not on this
list that have the heater installed through
field approval or other methods are still
affected by this AD:
Manufacturer
Aircraft models/series
(1) Bombardier Inc ..............................................
(2) Cessna Aircraft Company .............................
CL–215, CL–215T, and CLT–415.
208, T303, 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I, 310J, 310K, 310L, 310N, 310P, 310Q, 320C, 320D,
320E, 320F, 337 Series, 340, 340A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, and 421C.
PA–23 Series, PA–30, PA–31 Series, PA–34 Series, PA–39, and PA–44 Series.
95–B55 Series, 58, 58TC, 58P, 60, A60, and 76.
(3) The New Piper Aircraft Inc ............................
(4) Raytheon Aircraft Corporation ......................
Note 1: The B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040,
B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion
heaters were previously manufactured by
Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL
Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of numerous
reports of fuel regulator shutoff valves
leaking fuel. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff
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valve, which could result in fuel leakage in
aircraft with these combustion heaters. This
failure could result in an aircraft fire.
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
(1) Visually inspect or pressure test the fuel
regulator shutoff valve for any signs of fuel
leaks.
Within the next 25 hours aircraft time-in-service (TIS) after January 5, 2005, (the effective date of AD 2004–25–16), unless already done within the last 75 hours aircraft
TIS (e.g., compliance with AD 2001–08–01
or 2001–17–13). Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours
aircraft TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs
first. This is established to coincide with
100-hour and annual with 100-hour and annual inspections.
Locate the pressure shutoff valve in the installation using the applicable maintenance
manual for valve location, removal, and installation instructions. Follow the procedures in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems
Service Bulletin No. A–107A, Issue Date:
September 6, 2002, for the visual inspection
or the pressure test.
(2) If no fuel leaks or no signs of fuel stains are Prior to further flight after each inspection refound during each inspection required by
quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, make a log book
entry with the date of inspection (month/year).
Follow the procedures in Kelly Aerospace
Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A–
107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002.
(3) If any signs of fuel leaks or any signs of
fuel stains are found during any inspection
required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, replace the valve with a new valve of appropriate part number (P/N) that has a manufacturer’s date code of 02/02 or later. For Piper
PA–31–350 model aircraft, replace P/N
A23D04–7.5 valve with P/N P23D04–7.5 Ensure there are no fuel leaks in the replacement valve by following the inspection and
documentation requirements in paragraphs
(e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD.
Before further flight after the inspection where
any fuel leak was found.
Follow Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A–107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002; Piper Vendor Service Publication VSP–150, dated January 31, 2003;
and the applicable maintenance manual.
(4) As an alternative method of compliance to
this AD, you may disable the heater provided
you immediately comply with inspection,
identification, and replacement requirements
of this AD when you bring the heater back
into service. Do the following actions when
disabling:
(i) Cap the fuel supply line upstream of the fuel
regulator and shutoff valve;
(ii) Disconnect the electrical power and ensure
that the connections are properly secured to
reduce the possibility of electrical spark or
structural damage;
(iii) Inspect and test to ensure that the cabin
heater system is disabled;
(iv) Ensure that no other aircraft system is affected by this action;
(v) Ensure there are no fuel leaks; and
(vi) Fabricate a placard with the words: ‘‘System Inoperative’’. Install this placard at the
heater control valve within the pilot’s clear
view.
If you choose this option, you must do it before the next required inspection specified
in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. To bring the
heater back into service, you must do the
actions of paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2), and
(e)(3) of this AD (inspection, identification,
and replacement, as necessary).
Not Applicable.
(5) Only install a fuel regulator shutoff valve
with a manufacture date code of 02/02 or
later.
As of January 5, 2005, (the effective date of
AD 2004–25–16).
Not Applicable.
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.
(1) 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,
Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA. For information
on any already approved alternative methods
of compliance, contact Kevin L. Brane,
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center,
1985 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta,
GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6063;
facsimile: (770) 703–6097.
(2) Alternative methods of compliance
approved for AD 2004–25–16, which is
revised by this AD, are approved as
alternative methods of compliance with this
AD.
and Piper Vendor Service Publication VSP–
150, dated January 31, 2003.
(1) On January 5, 2005 (69 FR 75228,
December 16, 2004), and in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the
Director of the Federal Register previously
approved the incorporation by reference.
(2) To get a copy of the service information,
contact Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, P.O.
Box 273, Fort Deposit, Alabama 36032;
telephone: (334) 227–8306; facsimile: (334)
227–8596; Internet: https://
www.kellyaerospace.com. To review copies
of the service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
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Does This AD Incorporate Any Material By
Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin
No. A–107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002;
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(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. 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 20590–001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
2004–19693; Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–
40–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
28, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2004–19851; Airspace
Docket No. 04–AAL–13]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification and Revocation of Federal
Airways; AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action revokes Jet Route
711 (J–711), modifies Jet Routes 133 and
889R (J–133 and J–889R), and modifies
two colored Federal airways (B–25 and
A–1) in Alaska. The FAA is taking this
action to remove all airways and routes
off the Hinchinbrook, AK,
Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in
preparation for the NDB’s eventual
decommissioning from the National
Airspace System (NAS).
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 7, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken
McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations and Safety, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
action was required to reconfigure the
airways using the Orca Bay, AK, NDB.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
With the exception of editorial changes,
this amendment is the same as that
proposed in the notice.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
(part 71) to revoke J–711, and to modify
J–133, J–889R, B–25, and A–1 in Alaska.
The FAA is taking this action to remove
all airways and routes off the
Hinchinbrook, AK, NDB in preparation
for the commissioning of the Orca Bay
NDB on May 1, 2005.
Colored Federal airways and jet routes
are published in paragraphs 6009(c) and
paragraph 2004, respectively, of FAA
Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004,
and effective September 16, 2004, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The colored Federal airway and
Alaskan VOR Federal airways listed in
this document would be published
subsequently in the order.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
History
I
On January 21, 2005, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to modify J–133, J–889, B–25, and A–1;
and revoke J–711 in Alaska (70 FR
3156). The FAA Alaskan Region
determined that continued operation of
the Hinchinbrook, AK, NDB was in
jeopardy at its current location, and that
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9M,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and
effective September 16, 2004, is
amended as follows:
I
Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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J–711
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*
[Revoked]
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J–133
*
[Revised]
From Sitka, AK, NDB via INT Sitka, AK
NDB 308° and Orca Bay, AK, NDB 114°;
Johnstone Point, AK; Anchorage, AK; to
Galena, AK.
*
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*
J–889R Anchorage, AK, to Yakutat, AK
[Revised]
NOWEL; 60°28′59″ N., long. 148°38′08″ W.,
Anchorage, AK.
ARISE; 60°00′00″ N., long. 146°09′13″ W.,
Middleton Island, AK.
KONKS; 59°33′02″ N., long. 144°00′07″ W.,
Middleton Island, AK.
LAIRE; 58°48′15″ N., long. 140°31′43″ W.,
Yakutat, AK.
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Paragraph 6009(c)
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Amber Federal Airways.
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A–1 [Revised]
From Sandspit, BC, Canada, NDB 96 miles
12 AGL, 102 miles 35 MSL, 57 miles 12 AGL,
via Sitka, AK, NDB; 31 miles 12 AGL, 50
miles 47 MSL, 88 miles 20 MSL, 40 miles 12
AGL, Ocean Cape, AK, NDB; INT Ocean Cape
NDB 283° and Orca Bay, AK, NDB 106°
bearings; Orca Bay NDB; INT Orca Bay 285°
and Campbell Lake, AK, NDB 123° bearings;
Campbell Lake NDB; Takotna River, AK,
NDB; 24 miles 12 AGL, 53 miles 55 MSL; 51
miles 40 MSL, 25 miles 12 AGL, North River,
AK, NDB; 17 miles 12 AGL, 89 miles 25 MSL,
17 miles 12 AGL, to Fort Davis, AK, NDB.
Excluding that airspace within Canada.
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Paragraph 6009(d)
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Adoption of the Amendment
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
B–25
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Blue Federal Airways.
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[Revised]
From Orca Bay, AK, NDB, via Glenallen,
AK, NDB; Delta Junction, AK, NDB.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 29,
2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD;
Amendment 39-14076; AD 2004-25-16 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part
Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04,
C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL
Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-25-16,
which applies to aircraft equipped with a fuel regulator shutoff valve
part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04,
C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050,
or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. AD 2004-25-16 currently requires
you to repetitively inspect the fuel regulator shutoff valve (visually
or by pressure test) for fuel leakage and replace the fuel regulator
shutoff valve with an improved design replacement part with a
manufacturer's date code of 02/02 or later if fuel leakage is found. AD
2004-25-16 also allows you to disable the heater as an alternative
method of compliance. Since we issued AD 2004-25-16, we received
several comments requesting a revision to paragraph (e)(2).
Consequently, this AD retains the actions required in AD 2004-25-16 and
revises the requirements in paragraph (e)(2) to remove a required
action. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel regulator
shutoff valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with
these combustion heaters. This failure could result in an aircraft
fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on June 20, 2005.
On January 5, 2005 (69 FR 75228, December 16, 2004), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A-107A, Issue Date:
September 6, 2002; and Piper Vendor Service Publication VSP-150, dated
January 31, 2003.
ADDRESSES: To get the service information identified in this AD,
contact Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit,
Alabama 36032; telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596;
Internet: https://www.kellyaerospace.com.
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 20590-001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19693; Directorate
Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1985
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-
6063; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
What events have caused this AD? Reports of certain regulator
shutoff valves leaking caused FAA to issue AD 2001-08-01, Amendment 39-
12178 (66 FR 19718, April 17, 2001). AD 2001-08-01 required you to
visually inspect and pressure test the fuel regulator shutoff valves
for leaks and replace the fuel regulator shutoff valve if leaks were
found.
The affected fuel regulator shutoff valves are part of the B1500,
B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 combustion heater
configuration.
Operators of aircraft with the affected fuel regulator shutoff
valves installed and mechanics who did the actions of AD 2001-08-01
provided suggestions for improvement to the AD. Based on that feedback,
FAA superseded AD 2001-08-01 with AD 2001-17-13, Amendment 39-12404 (66
FR 44027, August 22, 2001).
AD 2001-17-13 retained the actions of AD 2001-08-01, except it
required only the visual inspection or the pressure test of the fuel
regulator shutoff valves (not both) and listed the affected fuel
regulator shutoff valves by part number instead of series. AD 2001-17-
13 also included a provision for disabling the heater as an alternative
method of compliance.
The FAA continued to receive reports of problems with these fuel
regulator shutoff valves. This service history reflects that the
inspections should be repetitive instead of one-time. Based on this
information, FAA superseded AD 2001-17-13 with AD 2004-25-16, Amendment
39-13904 (69 FR 75228, December 16, 2004).
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AD 2004-25-16 retains the actions required in AD 2001-17-13, makes
the inspection repetitive, and requires installing improved design
replacement parts.
What has happened since AD 2004-25-16 to initiate this AD action?
We inadvertently retained an action from AD 2001-17-13 and made it
repetitive. After each inspection of the fuel regulator shutoff valve
for signs of fuel leaks and no leaks are found, AD 2004-25-16 requires
the valve cover to be marked with the date of inspection.
Since AD 2004-25-16 made that inspection repetitive, it is not
feasible to mark the valve cover with the date of each inspection.
Therefore, we are revising AD 2004-25-16 to remove this action.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? This condition,
if not corrected, could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these
combustion heaters, which could result in an aircraft fire with
consequent damage or destruction.
Has FAA taken any action to this point? We issued a proposal to
amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to aircraft equipped with a fuel
regulator shutoff valve part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11,
C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500,
B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion
heaters. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on March 9, 2005 (70 FR 11588).
The NPRM proposed to revise AD 2004-25-16 with a new AD that would
retain the actions required in AD 2004-25-16 and removes the
requirement to mark the valve cover with the date of inspection as
specified in paragraph (e)(2) of the AD.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment? We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following
presents the comments received on the proposal and FAA's response to
each comment:
Comment Issue No. 1: Remove the Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes
From the Applicability
What is the commenter's concern? Three commenters state that an
incident involving a Piper Model PA-31 airplane prompted the AD. The
PA-31 airplane has a different fuel regulator shutoff valve
configuration and a larger heater than Models PA-30 and PA-39
airplanes.
Model PA-31 airplanes run 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) fuel
pressure at all times the engines are operating to the pressure
regulator shutoff valve. The fuel line on Model PA-31 airplanes is also
larger than the fuel line on Models PA-30 and PA-39 airplanes.
Model PA-30 airplanes run 7.5 PSI fuel pressure and the fuel line
is \1/16\ inch with an internal orifice of \1/32\ inch. Therefore, the
Model PA-30 airplane has one-fifth the pressure going to the regulator
shutoff valve. Models PA-30 and PA-39 airplanes also have a fuel
shutoff valve approximately 12 inches up-line from the pressure
regulator shutoff valve.
According to the Aircraft Flight Manual, this valve should be
closed except when the heater is in operation. When the manual fuel
valve is closed, there is no pressure on the regulator resulting in
little to no chance of fuel leakage.
The commenters request Models PA-30 and PA-39 airplanes be removed
from the applicability of the AD.
What is FAA's response to the concern? The description of fuel
system line sizes and volumes described by the commenters does not
match those shown in the type design of the Models PA-30 and PA-39
airplanes.
The fuel pressure values stated by the commenters are below those
seen in the supply line to Model PA-30 airplanes. Although the fuel
regulator and shutoff valve supply pressures in Models PA-30 and PA-39
airplanes are below that of PA-31 series airplanes (as indicated by the
commenters), the pressures are similar to that of other aircraft models
for which leakage has been documented through the submittal of service
difficulty reports.
The evaluation of leaking fuel regulator and shutoff valves has
revealed a loss of clamping of the diaphragm by the assembly fasteners.
This may be attributed to distortion of the diaphragm resulting in
displacement or local thinning, local distortion of the housings either
at or between the fastener locations or a loss of fastener preload.
We are not changing the final rule AD action based on this comment.
If an individual operator has an airplane configuration that is
different than that specified in the type design, he/she may request an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) following the procedures in the
AD and 14 CFR part 39.
Comment Issue No. 2: Change the Compliance Time From 100 Hours Time-in-
Service (TIS) Aircraft Operating Service to 100 Hours TIS Heater
Operating Service or at the Annual Inspection
What is the commenter's concern? The commenter states that most
Model PA-30 airplanes are based in warm climates where the heater is
used for only a few hours a year. According to the Aircraft Flight
Manual, this valve should be closed except when the heater is in
operation. When the manual fuel valve is closed, there is no pressure
on the regulator resulting in little to no chance of fuel leakage.
The commenter states the requirement to inspect every 100 hours TIS
on the airplane imposes an unnecessary burden.
The commenter requests the inspection time change to 100 hours of
heater operation or at the next annual inspection.
What is FAA's response to the concern? The evaluation of leaking
fuel regulator and shutoff valves may be attributed to the
deterioration of the diaphragm material itself. As with any other
rubberized material, this results from environmental exposure over a
period of time. As the described mechanisms do not directly relate to
heater operation, the inspection interval was selected as aircraft TIS
and not heater TIS. Although the use of a manual fuel shutoff valve may
reduce the likelihood of fuel leakage when the heater is not operating,
it does not reduce the effects of TIS on the condition of the fuel
regulator and shutoff valve.
The owner/operator may request an extension or different compliance
time through an AMOC by following the procedures in the AD and 14 CFR
part 39.
We are not changing the final rule AD action based on this comment.
Conclusion
What is FAA's final determination on this issue? We have carefully
reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for the
changes discussed above and minor editorial corrections. We have
determined that these changes and minor corrections:
--Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
--Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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Changes to 14 CFR Part 39--Effect on the AD
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10,
2002, the FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997,
July 22, 2002), which governs the 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
What is the cost impact of this revision? Since we are revising AD
2004-25-16 to remove a required action from the previous AD, there is
no cost impact for this revision.
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.
Regulatory Findings
Will this AD impact various entities? We have determined that this
AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 AD (and
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) 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 ``Docket
No. FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD'' in your
request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2004-25-16, Amendment 39-13904 (69 FR 75228), and by adding a new AD to
read as follows:
2004-25-16 R1 Kelly Aerospace Power Systems (formerly owned by
ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products,
FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation): Amendment 39-14076;
Docket No. FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD;
revises AD 2004-25-16, Amendment 39-13904.
When Does This AD Become Effective?
(a) This AD becomes effective on June 20, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected By This Action?
(b) This AD revises AD 2004-25-16, Amendment 39-13904.
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD applies to aircraft equipped with a fuel regulator
shutoff valve part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11,
23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030,
B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters.
The following is a list of aircraft where the B-Series combustion
heater could be installed. This is not a comprehensive list and
aircraft not on this list that have the heater installed through
field approval or other methods are still affected by this AD:
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Manufacturer Aircraft models/series
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(1) Bombardier Inc........... CL-215, CL-215T, and CLT-415.
(2) Cessna Aircraft Company.. 208, T303, 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I, 310J,
310K, 310L, 310N, 310P, 310Q, 320C,
320D, 320E, 320F, 337 Series, 340, 340A,
414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, and 421C.
(3) The New Piper Aircraft PA-23 Series, PA-30, PA-31 Series, PA-34
Inc. Series, PA-39, and PA-44 Series.
(4) Raytheon Aircraft 95-B55 Series, 58, 58TC, 58P, 60, A60,
Corporation. and 76.
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Note 1: The B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500
B-Series combustion heaters were previously manufactured by
Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross
Corporation.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of numerous reports of fuel regulator
shutoff valves leaking fuel. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which could result in
fuel leakage in aircraft with these combustion heaters. This failure
could result in an aircraft fire.
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) Visually inspect or pressure Within the next 25 Locate the
test the fuel regulator shutoff hours aircraft pressure shutoff
valve for any signs of fuel time-in-service valve in the
leaks. (TIS) after installation
January 5, 2005, using the
(the effective applicable
date of AD 2004- maintenance
25-16), unless manual for valve
already done location,
within the last removal, and
75 hours aircraft installation
TIS (e.g., instructions.
compliance with Follow the
AD 2001-08-01 or procedures in
2001-17-13). Kelly Aerospace
Repetitively Power Systems
inspect Service Bulletin
thereafter at No. A-107A, Issue
intervals not to Date: September
exceed 100 hours 6, 2002, for the
aircraft TIS or visual inspection
12 months, or the pressure
whichever occurs test.
first. This is
established to
coincide with 100-
hour and annual
with 100-hour and
annual
inspections.
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(2) If no fuel leaks or no signs Prior to further Follow the
of fuel stains are found during flight after each procedures in
each inspection required by inspection Kelly Aerospace
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, required in Power Systems
make a log book entry with the paragraph (e)(1) Service Bulletin
date of inspection (month/year). of this AD. No. A-107A, Issue
Date: September
6, 2002.
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(3) If any signs of fuel leaks Before further Follow Kelly
or any signs of fuel stains are flight after the Aerospace Power
found during any inspection inspection where Systems Service
required in paragraph (e)(1) of any fuel leak was Bulletin No. A-
this AD, replace the valve with found. 107A, Issue Date:
a new valve of appropriate part September 6,
number (P/N) that has a 2002; Piper
manufacturer's date code of 02/ Vendor Service
02 or later. For Piper PA-31- Publication VSP-
350 model aircraft, replace P/N 150, dated
A23D04-7.5 valve with P/N January 31, 2003;
P23D04-7.5 Ensure there are no and the
fuel leaks in the replacement applicable
valve by following the maintenance
inspection and documentation manual.
requirements in paragraphs
(e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD.
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(4) As an alternative method of If you choose this Not Applicable.
compliance to this AD, you may option, you must
disable the heater provided you do it before the
immediately comply with next required
inspection, identification, and inspection
replacement requirements of specified in
this AD when you bring the paragraph (e)(1)
heater back into service. Do of this AD. To
the following actions when bring the heater
disabling: back into
(i) Cap the fuel supply line service, you must
upstream of the fuel regulator do the actions of
and shutoff valve;. paragraphs
(e)(1), (e)(2),
and (e)(3) of
this AD
(inspection,
identification,
and replacement,
as necessary).
(ii) Disconnect the electrical
power and ensure that the
connections are properly
secured to reduce the
possibility of electrical spark
or structural damage;
(iii) Inspect and test to ensure
that the cabin heater system is
disabled;
(iv) Ensure that no other
aircraft system is affected by
this action;
(v) Ensure there are no fuel
leaks; and
(vi) Fabricate a placard with
the words: ``System
Inoperative''. Install this
placard at the heater control
valve within the pilot's clear
view.
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(5) Only install a fuel As of January 5, Not Applicable.
regulator shutoff valve with a 2005, (the
manufacture date code of 02/02 effective date of
or later. AD 2004-25-16).
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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.
(1) 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, Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA.
For information on any already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1985 Phoenix
Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6063;
facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
(2) Alternative methods of compliance approved for AD 2004-25-
16, which is revised by this AD, are approved as alternative methods
of compliance with this AD.
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material By Reference?
(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No.
A-107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002; and Piper Vendor Service
Publication VSP-150, dated January 31, 2003.
(1) On January 5, 2005 (69 FR 75228, December 16, 2004), and in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of
the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference.
(2) To get a copy of the service information, contact Kelly
Aerospace Power Systems, P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit, Alabama 36032;
telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596; Internet:
https://www.kellyaerospace.com. To review copies of the service
information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration
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(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. 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 20590-001 or on the Internet
at https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19693;
Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 28, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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