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23, 2005, is acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(i) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2005–31, dated August 17, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–25–037, Revision A, dated
August 25, 2005, to perform the actions that
are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair,
Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station
Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9,
Canada, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
6, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–1406 Filed 2–16–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22558; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–107–AD; Amendment
39–14491; AD 2006–04–10]
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and
750 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560,
560XL, and 750 airplanes. This AD
requires installing identification sleeves
on the wires for the positive and
negative terminal studs of the engine
and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire
extinguishing bottles, as applicable, and
re-connecting the wires to the correct
terminal studs. This AD results from a
report of mis-wired fire extinguishing
bottles. We are issuing this AD to ensure
that the fire extinguishing bottles are
activated in the event of an engine or
APU fire, and that flammable fluids are
not supplied during a fire, which could
result in an unextinguished fire in the
nacelle or APU.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 24, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of March 24, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box
7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert D. Adamson, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Propulsion
Branch, ACE–116W, FAA, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801
Airport Road, room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone (316) 946–4145; fax (316)
946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Cessna Model 500, 550,
S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
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Federal Register on September 30, 2005
(70 FR 57213). That NPRM proposed to
require installing identification sleeves
on the wires for the positive and
negative terminal studs of the engine
and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire
extinguishing bottles, as applicable, and
re-connecting the wires to the correct
terminal studs.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Request To Use Parts Other Than
Factory Kit
The commenter sees the need for the
proposed AD, but does not like the fact
that it is tied to a factory service
bulletin. The commenter states that the
kits specified in the service bulletin that
are necessary to do the actions in the
NPRM are often out of stock at the
manufacturer. The commenter further
points out that the actions in the NPRM
can be accomplished without waiting
for the kit because the actions can be
done using standard items and practices
in the field. In addition, the commenter
states that the kits are much more costly
than the estimate provided in the
NPRM.
We infer that the commenter is
requesting confirmation that the factoryprovided kits are available for all
affected airplanes to accomplish the
required actions, and that the kits will
not be more costly than stated in the
NPRM. The manufacturer has assured
us that the kits are available and that the
parts costs cited in the NPRM are
correct. The manufacturer also noted
that there is no cost for kits if the
affected airplane is within its five-year
warranty period. If the commenter has
difficulty getting a kit or kits, or wishes
to use standard items and practices in
the field, the commenter can apply for
an alternative method of compliance in
accordance with the procedures in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
We have not changed the AD in this
regard.
Request To Correct Incorrect Statement
Regarding Shutoff Valves
Another commenter supports the
need for the proposed AD, but states
that the ‘‘Discussion’’ section
incorrectly indicates that the mis-wiring
will cause the shutoff valves for the
main engine fuel and hydraulic firewall
to open. The commenter suggests that
we delete this statement. The
commenter explains that the valves are
motor-operated and remain in the last
position when power is absent. They
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close in less than one second when the
illuminated engine fire light/switch is
pressed, which also arms the circuits for
the fire extinguishing bottles, but does
not apply power to the fire
extinguishing bottles. The commenter
states that if the fire extinguishing
bottles are mis-wired, the valves would
stay closed upon subsequent activation
of the fire extinguishing bottle discharge
switch and tripping of the circuit
breaker. The commenter further states
that the valve-closed annunciation
would go off when the circuit breaker
tripped.
We disagree with the commenter. The
tripped circuit breaker removes power
from the fuel and hydraulic shutoff
valves and the associated cockpit
annunciations, except for the Model 750
APU installation. The fuel and
hydraulic shutoff valves are powered
closed from a normally open state.
Cessna has tested the fuel and hydraulic
shutoff valves and found that these
valves may not close before the circuit
breaker trips and removes power from
the valve. Testing also showed that the
time required before the circuit breaker
trips varies from airplane to airplane.
When power is removed, the valves
could be in any position ranging from
fully opened to fully closed. Therefore,
if there is a fire, flammable fluids could
continue to be supplied to the fire. As
a result of this time variation, we
included this condition in the
Discussion section of the proposed AD.
In addition, the Discussion section of
the preamble does not reappear in the
final rule. We have not changed the AD
in this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 2,801 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet,
including about 2,369 airplanes of the
affected design of U.S. Registry. The
following table provides the estimated
costs for U.S. operators to comply with
this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Modification for Cessna Model—
Average labor
rate per hour
Work hours
500, 550, S550, and 560 airplanes .........
560XL airplanes .......................................
750 airplanes ...........................................
3
4
2
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 AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
$65
65
65
Cost per airplane
Parts
$50
100
25
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
I
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
$245
360
155
Fleet cost
1,827
331
211
$447,615
119,160
32,705
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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 Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2006–04–10 Cessna Aircraft Company:
Amendment 39–14491. Docket No.
FAA–2005–22558; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–107–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective March 24,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Cessna Model 500,
550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in
the service bulletins in Table 1 of this AD.
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TABLE 1.—CESSNA SERVICE BULLETINS
Cessna service bulletin
Revision
Date
SB500–26–02 ........................................
SB550–26–05 ........................................
Original .................................................
Original .................................................
April 1, 2005 .........................................
April 1, 2005 .........................................
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TABLE 1.—CESSNA SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued
Cessna service bulletin
Revision
Date
SB560–26–01 ........................................
SB560XL–26–02 ....................................
SB750–26–05 ........................................
SBS550–26–02 ......................................
Original .................................................
1 ...........................................................
Original .................................................
Original .................................................
April 1, 2005 .........................................
December 22, 2004 .............................
November 24, 2004 .............................
April 1, 2005 .........................................
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of miswired fire extinguishing bottles. We are
issuing this AD to ensure that the fire
extinguishing bottles are activated in the
event of an engine or auxiliary power unit
(APU) fire, and that flammable fluids are not
supplied during a fire, which could result in
an unextinguished fire in the nacelle or APU.
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.
Installation
(f) Within 100 flight hours or 60 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Install identification sleeves on
the wires for the positive and negative
terminal studs of the applicable fire
extinguishing bottles identified in paragraphs
(f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD; re-connect
the wires to the correct studs; test the
connection; and re-connect the wires again as
applicable until the connection tests
correctly. Do all actions in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in Table
1 of this AD.
(1) For Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, and
560 airplanes: The engine fire extinguishing
bottles.
(2) For Cessna Model 560XL airplanes: The
engine and the APU fire extinguishing
bottles.
(3) For Cessna Model 750 airplanes: The
APU fire extinguishing bottle.
No Reporting Requirement
(g) Although the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletins identified
in Table 1 of this AD describe procedures for
submitting a maintenance transaction report
to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
Actions Accomplished in Accordance With
Earlier Revision of Service Bulletin
(h) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna
Service Bulletin SB560XL–26–02, dated
November 22, 2004, are acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding action in
this AD.
Parts Installation
(i) After the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a fireextinguishing bottle unless identification
sleeves on the wires for the positive and
negative terminal studs have been installed
in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Cessna model
560 airplanes.
560XL airplanes.
750 airplanes.
S550 airplanes.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information
listed in Table 2 of this AD to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Cessna
Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas
67277, for a copy of this service information.
You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington,
DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision level
SB500–26–02, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data .....................................................................
SB550–26–05, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data .....................................................................
SB560–26–01, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data .....................................................................
SB560XL–26–02, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data, dated November 22, 2004, and excluding Attachment.
SB750–26–05, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data .....................................................................
SBS550–26–02, including Service Bulletin Supplemental Data ...................................................................
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Cessna service bulletin
Original .........
Original .........
Original .........
1 ...................
April 1, 2005.
April 1, 2005.
April 1, 2005.
December 22, 2004.
Original .........
Original .........
November 24, 2004.
April 1, 2005.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
7, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–1407 Filed 2–16–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22031; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–259–AD; Amendment
39–14485; AD 2006–04–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Meggitt
Model 602 Smoke Detectors Approved
Under Technical Standard Order (TSO)
TSO–C1C and Installed on Various
Transport Category Airplanes,
Including but Not Limited to
Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72
Airplanes; Boeing Model 727 and 737
Airplanes; McDonnell Douglas Model
DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–
10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and
KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–
10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–
11F Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
smoke detectors installed on various
transport category airplanes. This AD
requires replacing the affected smoke
detectors with modified smoke
detectors. This AD results from a report
indicating that the affected smoke
detectors can ‘‘lock up’’ during
electrical power transfer from the
auxiliary power unit to the engines. We
are issuing this AD to identify and
provide corrective action for a
potentially inoperative smoke detector
and to ensure that the flightcrew is
alerted in the event of a fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 24, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of March 24, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
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For service information identified in
this AD, contact Meggitt Safety Systems
Inc., 1915 Voyager Avenue, Simi Valley,
California 93063.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken
Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety, Mechanical, and Environmental
Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California 90712–4137; telephone (562)
627–5353; fax (562) 627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain smoke detectors
installed on various transport category
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on August 8, 2005
(70 FR 45585). That NPRM proposed to
require replacing the affected smoke
detectors with modified smoke
detectors.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments on the
proposed AD.
Request To Revise Applicability and
Compliance Time
The commenter, on behalf of an
airline, requests that we revise the
applicability of the proposed AD to
specify McDonnell Douglas Model 717–
200 airplanes. He notes that Meggitt
Model 602 smoke detectors are installed
on these airplanes as part of the type
design. He recognizes that, in this case,
the applicability is not limited to the
airplane models listed in Table 1 of the
proposed AD. But he feels that airplanes
known to be equipped with the affected
smoke detectors should be specifically
identified in the applicability.
He notes that Meggitt Service
Information Letter (SIL) 8930–26–01
(cited in the proposed AD) specifies that
replacing the smoke detectors on Model
717–200 airplanes could take up to 18
months. He requests that we either
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extend the compliance time accordingly
or obtain Meggitt’s written confirmation
that all operators can meet the proposed
6-month compliance time.
FAA Response
Since affected Model 602 smoke
detectors are installed in Model 717–
200 airplanes and the AD applies to
smoke detectors installed on transport
category airplanes ‘‘including but not
limited to’’ the airplane models listed in
Table 1, this AD applies to Model 717–
200 airplanes. But the smoke detector
lock-up condition depends on certain
design characteristics of the airplane’s
electrical system. Testing has
demonstrated that the Model 717–200
electrical power transfer characteristics
do not cause the smoke detector to lock
up. So there is no immediate concern
for the safety of flight of Model 717–200
airplanes due to the identified unsafe
condition.
Despite this finding, however, we
require that all affected smoke detectors
be replaced because these
interchangeable parts may later be
installed on airplanes with the
demonstrated unsafe condition. Meggitt
has confirmed that a six-month
compliance time is feasible, since a
significant number of affected smoke
detectors have already been modified.
But under the provisions of paragraph
(i) of this final rule, operators may
request an adjustment of the compliance
time if they provide data proving that
the new compliance time would ensure
an acceptable level of safety.
We have not changed the final rule
regarding these issues.
Revised Service Information
Meggit has revised SIL 8930–26–01
according to the following schedule.
SIL REVISION HISTORY
Version
Original issue ............
Revision A ................
Revision B ................
Revision C ................
Date
November 8, 2004.
November 8, 2004.
January 19, 2005.
May 25, 2005.
The SIL was revised to, among other
things, correct an incorrect smoke
detector part number; the remaining
information in the SIL is essentially the
same. We have revised paragraph (f) in
this final rule to refer to specific
revisions of the SIL.
Clarification of Alternative Method of
Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify
the appropriate procedure for notifying
the principal inspector before using any
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22558; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-107-AD;
Amendment 39-14491; AD 2006-04-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560,
560XL, and 750 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes.
This AD requires installing identification sleeves on the wires for the
positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary
power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles, as applicable, and re-
connecting the wires to the correct terminal studs. This AD results
from a report of mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles. We are issuing
this AD to ensure that the fire extinguishing bottles are activated in
the event of an engine or APU fire, and that flammable fluids are not
supplied during a fire, which could result in an unextinguished fire in
the nacelle or APU.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 24, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 24,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277,
for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert D. Adamson, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4145; fax (316)
946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Cessna Model
500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes. That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on September 30, 2005 (70 FR 57213). That NPRM
proposed to require installing identification sleeves on the wires for
the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary
power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles, as applicable, and re-
connecting the wires to the correct terminal studs.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Request To Use Parts Other Than Factory Kit
The commenter sees the need for the proposed AD, but does not like
the fact that it is tied to a factory service bulletin. The commenter
states that the kits specified in the service bulletin that are
necessary to do the actions in the NPRM are often out of stock at the
manufacturer. The commenter further points out that the actions in the
NPRM can be accomplished without waiting for the kit because the
actions can be done using standard items and practices in the field. In
addition, the commenter states that the kits are much more costly than
the estimate provided in the NPRM.
We infer that the commenter is requesting confirmation that the
factory-provided kits are available for all affected airplanes to
accomplish the required actions, and that the kits will not be more
costly than stated in the NPRM. The manufacturer has assured us that
the kits are available and that the parts costs cited in the NPRM are
correct. The manufacturer also noted that there is no cost for kits if
the affected airplane is within its five-year warranty period. If the
commenter has difficulty getting a kit or kits, or wishes to use
standard items and practices in the field, the commenter can apply for
an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures
in paragraph (j) of this AD.
We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Correct Incorrect Statement Regarding Shutoff Valves
Another commenter supports the need for the proposed AD, but states
that the ``Discussion'' section incorrectly indicates that the mis-
wiring will cause the shutoff valves for the main engine fuel and
hydraulic firewall to open. The commenter suggests that we delete this
statement. The commenter explains that the valves are motor-operated
and remain in the last position when power is absent. They
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close in less than one second when the illuminated engine fire light/
switch is pressed, which also arms the circuits for the fire
extinguishing bottles, but does not apply power to the fire
extinguishing bottles. The commenter states that if the fire
extinguishing bottles are mis-wired, the valves would stay closed upon
subsequent activation of the fire extinguishing bottle discharge switch
and tripping of the circuit breaker. The commenter further states that
the valve-closed annunciation would go off when the circuit breaker
tripped.
We disagree with the commenter. The tripped circuit breaker removes
power from the fuel and hydraulic shutoff valves and the associated
cockpit annunciations, except for the Model 750 APU installation. The
fuel and hydraulic shutoff valves are powered closed from a normally
open state. Cessna has tested the fuel and hydraulic shutoff valves and
found that these valves may not close before the circuit breaker trips
and removes power from the valve. Testing also showed that the time
required before the circuit breaker trips varies from airplane to
airplane. When power is removed, the valves could be in any position
ranging from fully opened to fully closed. Therefore, if there is a
fire, flammable fluids could continue to be supplied to the fire. As a
result of this time variation, we included this condition in the
Discussion section of the proposed AD. In addition, the Discussion
section of the preamble does not reappear in the final rule. We have
not changed the AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 2,801 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet, including about 2,369 airplanes of the affected design
of U.S. Registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Modification for Cessna Model-- Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
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500, 550, S550, and 560 airplanes....................... 3 $65 $50 $245 1,827 $447,615
560XL airplanes......................................... 4 65 100 360 331 119,160
750 airplanes........................................... 2 65 25 155 211 32,705
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We 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.
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 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-04-10 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14491. Docket No.
FAA-2005-22558; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-107-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective March 24, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL,
and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in
the service bulletins in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1.--Cessna Service Bulletins
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Cessna service bulletin Revision Date Cessna model
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SB500-26-02....................... Original............. April 1, 2005........ 500 airplanes.
SB550-26-05....................... Original............. April 1, 2005........ 550 airplanes.
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SB560-26-01....................... Original............. April 1, 2005........ 560 airplanes.
SB560XL-26-02..................... 1.................... December 22, 2004.... 560XL airplanes.
SB750-26-05....................... Original............. November 24, 2004.... 750 airplanes.
SBS550-26-02...................... Original............. April 1, 2005........ S550 airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of mis-wired fire
extinguishing bottles. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the
fire extinguishing bottles are activated in the event of an engine
or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire, and that flammable fluids are
not supplied during a fire, which could result in an unextinguished
fire in the nacelle or APU.
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.
Installation
(f) Within 100 flight hours or 60 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Install identification sleeves
on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the
applicable fire extinguishing bottles identified in paragraphs
(f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD; re-connect the wires to the
correct studs; test the connection; and re-connect the wires again
as applicable until the connection tests correctly. Do all actions
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this AD.
(1) For Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, and 560 airplanes: The
engine fire extinguishing bottles.
(2) For Cessna Model 560XL airplanes: The engine and the APU
fire extinguishing bottles.
(3) For Cessna Model 750 airplanes: The APU fire extinguishing
bottle.
No Reporting Requirement
(g) Although the Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD describe procedures for
submitting a maintenance transaction report to the manufacturer,
this AD does not require that action.
Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Earlier Revision of Service
Bulletin
(h) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service
Bulletin SB560XL-26-02, dated November 22, 2004, are acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding action in this AD.
Parts Installation
(i) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane a fire-extinguishing bottle unless identification
sleeves on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs
have been installed in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information listed in Table 2 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Cessna
Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277, for a copy of
this service information. You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Cessna service bulletin Revision level Date
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SB500-26-02, including Service Bulletin Original..................... April 1, 2005.
Supplemental Data.
SB550-26-05, including Service Bulletin Original..................... April 1, 2005.
Supplemental Data.
SB560-26-01, including Service Bulletin Original..................... April 1, 2005.
Supplemental Data.
SB560XL-26-02, including Service Bulletin 1............................ December 22, 2004.
Supplemental Data, dated November 22,
2004, and excluding Attachment.
SB750-26-05, including Service Bulletin Original..................... November 24, 2004.
Supplemental Data.
SBS550-26-02, including Service Bulletin Original..................... April 1, 2005.
Supplemental Data.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 7, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-1407 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am]
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