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Vol. 71, No. 195
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 1218
[Doc. No. FV–06–705–Notice]
Blueberry Promotion, Research, and
Information Order; Results of
Continuance Referendum
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Continuance
Referendum Results.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing
Service’s Continuance Referendum
shows that cultivated blueberry
producers and importers favor the
continuation of the Blueberry
Promotion, Research, and Information
Order (Order). The Continuance
Referendum was held from August 1,
2006, through August 22, 2006. The
Department of Agriculture (Department)
will continue the Order if it is favored
by a majority of producers and
importers voting, who also represent a
majority of the volume of blueberries
represented in the referendum. The
results of the continuance referendum
shows 86.9% (293) of producers and
importers, who also represent 93.9%
(100,685,843 pounds) of the volume of
blueberries represented in the
referendum, favor the continuance of
the Order.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Deborah S. Simmons, Research and
Promotion Branch, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, Agricultural Marketing
Service, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 0635–
S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0244, telephone
888–720–9917 (toll free), Fax 202–205–
2800, e-mail
deborah.simmons@usda.gov.
Pursuant
to the Commodity Promotion, Research,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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and Information Act of 1996 [Pub. L.
104–427, 7 U.S.C. 7401–7425] (Act), a
referendum is to be conducted not later
than seven years after assessments first
begin under an order to ascertain
whether continuance of the Order is
favored by producers and importers of
blueberries. The Order is authorized
under the Act.
The initial referendum was conducted
during the period of March 13 through
April 14, 2000. The final results of the
initial referendum were that 67.84
percent of the voters in the referendum
favored implementation of the Order.
Those voting in favor represented 73.15
percent of the volume represented in the
referendum. Therefore, the Order
became effective July 17, 2000.
Under section 1218.71 of the Order,
the Department is authorized to conduct
a referendum every five years or when
10 percent or more of the eligible voters
petition the Secretary of Agriculture to
hold a referendum to determine if
persons subject to assessment favor
continuance of the Order. The
Department would continue the Order if
continuance of the Order is approved by
a majority of the producers and
importers voting in the referendum who
also represent a majority of the volume
of blueberries produced or imported
during the representative period
determined by the Secretary.
A notice of a Continuance
Referendum was publicized in the
Federal Register on May 26, 2006, at 71
FR 30317. Blueberry producers and
importers who were engaged in the
production or importation of blueberries
and paid assessments during the
representative period between
November 1, 2004, and October 31,
2005, were eligible to vote. Persons who
received an exemption from
assessments for the entire representative
period were ineligible to vote. The
referendum was conducted by mail from
August 1, 2006, through August 22,
2006.
The results of the continuance
referendum shows 86.9% (293) of
producers and importers, who also
represent 93.9% (100,685,843 pounds)
of the volume of blueberries represented
in the referendum, favor the
continuance of the Order. This is a
majority of producers and importers,
who also represent a majority of the
volume of blueberries represented in the
referendum. Therefore, based on the
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Continuance Referendum results, the
Order shall continue. In accordance
with the provisions of the Order,
blueberry producers and importers will
be provided another opportunity to
participate in a continuance referendum
in five years.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7401–7425.
Dated: October 3, 2006.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26004; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–212–AD; Amendment
39–14785; AD 2006–21–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon
(Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T
Series Airplanes; and Raytheon
(Mitsubishi) Model MU–300 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and
400T series airplanes; and Raytheon
(Mitsubishi) Model MU–300 airplanes.
This AD requires revising the airplane
flight manual to modify the Operating
Limitations, Abnormal Procedures, and
Normal Procedures, as applicable, for
flight in icing conditions. This AD
results from multiple reports of highaltitude, dual-engine flameouts on
airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. We are
issuing this AD to advise the flightcrew
that the buildup of ice on certain
internal areas of the engine could result
in a dual-engine flameout and what
action they must take to avoid this
hazard.
This AD becomes effective
October 25, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
DATES:
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of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 25, 2006.
We must receive comments on this
AD by December 11, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Raytheon Aircraft Company,
Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita,
Kansas 67201–0085, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Roell, Aerospace Engineer, Flight
Test and Program Management Branch,
ACE–117W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road,
room 100, Mid-Continent Airport,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316)
946–4146; fax (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received a report that, on
June 14, 2006, a Raytheon Model 400A
(Beechjet 400A) airplane lost all power
while in cruise flight near Norfolk,
Virginia. Both engines restarted and the
airplane landed without further
incident. The pilots reported that the
airplane was in clouds at the time of the
incident. Due to concern about entering
a cloud deck, the pilots decided to turn
on the engine anti-ice. The pilots
followed the instruction in the airplane
flight manual (AFM) to reduce power
before activating anti-ice. Both engines
flamed out simultaneously as soon as
they retarded the throttles but before
they could turn on the engine anti-ice.
We have also received other reports of
engine failure on Model Raytheon 400A
(Beechjet 400A) airplanes operating in
certain meteorological conditions.
Further analysis by the engine
manufacturer demonstrated that, with
engine anti-ice off, conditions along the
engine internal flow path can allow ice
crystals to stick on warm surfaces and
accrete rapidly in areas like the leading
edges of the front inner compressor
stator of the engine. The resulting ice
buildup could result in a compressor
surge or flameout and consequent loss
of engine power. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in a dual-engine
flameout.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the Raytheon
temporary changes (TCs), all dated
September 15, 2006, to the AFMs
specified in the following table. The TCs
describe revisions to the AFMs to
modify the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal
Procedures, as applicable, for flight in
icing conditions. Accomplishing the
revisions to the AFMs as specified in
the TCs is intended to adequately
address the unsafe condition.
RAYTHEON TEMPORARY CHANGES
For Raytheon airplane model—
Use Raytheon TC—
Subject title—
To the
Raytheon AFM—
MU–300 (Diamond I) ............................................
MU–300 (Diamond IA) ..........................................
400 (Beechjet 400) ...............................................
400A (Beechjet 400A) ..........................................
400A (Beechjet 400A) ..........................................
400A (Beechjet 400A) ..........................................
MR–0460TC5
MR–0873TC5
128–590001–13BTC6
128–590001–91TC12
128–590001–95TC13
128–590001–
107TC11
128–590001–
109TC12
128–590001–
167TC18
128–590001–169TC9
132–590002–5TC4
134–590002–1TC4
In Flight Operation of Ice Protection Systems ....
In Flight Operation of Ice Protection Systems ....
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
MR–0460
MR–0873
128–590001–13B
128–590001–91
128–590001–95
128–590001–107
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
128–590001–109
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
128–590001–167
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ............
128–590001–169
132–590002–5
134–590002–1B1
400A (Beechjet 400A) ..........................................
400A (Beechjet 400A), Hawker 400XP (Model
400A).
400A (Beechjet 400A) ..........................................
400T (Beechjet 400T) ...........................................
400T (Beechjet 400T (TX)) ...................................
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
The unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other airplanes of the same type
design. For this reason, we are issuing
this AD to advise the flightcrew that the
buildup of ice on certain internal areas
of the engine could result in a dualengine flameout and what action they
must take to avoid this hazard. This AD
requires accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information
described previously.
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we have found that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable, and
that good cause exists to make this AD
effective in less than 30 days.
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Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
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comments to an address listed in the
section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–26004; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–212–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
search function of that web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in any
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of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
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):
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(Formerly Beech): Amendment 39–
14785. Docket No. FAA–2006–26004;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–212–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 25,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Raytheon (Beech)
Model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes;
and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU–300
airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from multiple reports
of high-altitude, dual-engine flameout on
airplanes operating in certain meteorological
conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise
the flightcrew that the buildup of ice on
certain internal areas of the engine could
result in a dual-engine flameout and what
action they must take to avoid this hazard.
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.
Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM)
(f) Within 7 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal
Procedures sections, as applicable, of the
applicable AFM to include the information in
the Raytheon temporary changes (TCs), all
dated September 15, 2006, as specified in
Table 1 of this AD.
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph
(f) of this AD may be done by inserting a
copy of the applicable TC into the applicable
AFM. When the information in the
applicable TC has been included in the AFM,
the general revisions may be inserted in the
AFM and the copy of the applicable TC may
be removed, provided the relevant
information in the general revisions is
identical to that in the applicable TC.
TABLE 1.—TEMPORARY CHANGES
Which is identified in
the Raytheon TC as—
Use Raytheon TC—
Subject Title—
To the Raytheon
AFM—
MU–300 ........................
MU–300 ........................
400 ...............................
400A .............................
400A .............................
400A .............................
MU–300 Diamond I .....
MU–300 Diamond IA ...
Beechjet 400 ................
Beechjet (Model 400A)
Beechjet (Model 400A)
Beechjet (Model 400A)
MR–0460
MR–0873
128–590001–13B
128–590001–91
128–590001–95
128–590001–107
Beechjet (Model 400A)
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
128–590001–109
400A .............................
Beechjet (Model 400A),
Hawker 400XP (Model
400A).
Beechjet (Model 400A)
Beechjet (Model 400T)
MR–0460TC5
MR–0873TC5
128–590001–13BTC6
128–590001–91TC12
128–590001–95TC13
128–590001–
107TC11
128–590001–
109TC12
128–590001–
167TC18
In Flight Operation of Ice Protection Systems ..
In Flight Operation of Ice Protection Systems ..
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
400A .............................
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For Raytheon airplane
model—
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
128–590001–167
128–590001–169TC9
132–590002–5TC4
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
128–590001–169
132–590002–5
400A .............................
400T .............................
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TABLE 1.—TEMPORARY CHANGES—Continued
For Raytheon airplane
model—
400T .............................
Which is identified in
the Raytheon TC as—
Beechjet Model 400T
(TX).
Subject Title—
To the Raytheon
AFM—
Anti/Deice Systems (In Flight Operation) ..........
134–590002–1B1
Use Raytheon TC—
134–590002–1TC4
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
(g)(1) The Manager, Wichita 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
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the service information
specified 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 Raytheon
Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box
85, Wichita, Kansas 67201–0085, 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
Raytheon temporary change—
128–590001–107TC11 .............................................................
128–590001–109TC12 .............................................................
128–590001–13BTC6 ...............................................................
128–590001–167TC18 .............................................................
128–590001–169TC9 ...............................................................
128–590001–91TC12 ...............................................................
128–590001–95TC13 ...............................................................
132–590002–5TC4 ...................................................................
134–590002–1TC4 ...................................................................
MR–0460TC5 ............................................................................
MR–0873TC5 ............................................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 29, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25259; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–36–AD; Amendment 39–
14783; AD 2006–20–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fuji Heavy
Industries, Ltd. FA–200 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
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products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. We are issuing this AD to
require actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 14, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 14, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090.
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128–590001–109
128–590001–13B
128–590001–167
128–590001–169
128–590001–91
128–590001–95
132–590002–5
134–590002–1B1
MR–0460
MR–0873
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 9, 2006 (71 FR
45449). That NPRM proposed to require
creation of inspection holes, corrosion
inspection of the flange of the wing
spar, repair of corrosion if necessary,
and removal of the sealing compound.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
Jack Buster with the Modification and
Replacement Parts Association
(MARPA) provides comments on the
MCAI AD process pertaining to how the
FAA addresses publishing manufacturer
service information as part of a
proposed AD action. The commenter
states that the proposed rule attempts to
require compliance with a public law by
reference to a private writing (as
referenced in paragraph (e) of the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-212-AD;
Amendment 39-14785; AD 2006-21-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and
400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes; and
Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 airplanes. This AD requires revising
the airplane flight manual to modify the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal Procedures, as applicable, for flight
in icing conditions. This AD results from multiple reports of high-
altitude, dual-engine flameouts on airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise the
flightcrew that the buildup of ice on certain internal areas of the
engine could result in a dual-engine flameout and what action they must
take to avoid this hazard.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 25, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference
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of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 25, 2006.
We must receive comments on this AD by December 11, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85,
Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085, for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Roell, Aerospace Engineer,
Flight Test and Program Management Branch, ACE-117W, FAA, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, room 100, Mid-
Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4146; fax
(316) 946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received a report that, on June 14, 2006, a Raytheon Model
400A (Beechjet 400A) airplane lost all power while in cruise flight
near Norfolk, Virginia. Both engines restarted and the airplane landed
without further incident. The pilots reported that the airplane was in
clouds at the time of the incident. Due to concern about entering a
cloud deck, the pilots decided to turn on the engine anti-ice. The
pilots followed the instruction in the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
reduce power before activating anti-ice. Both engines flamed out
simultaneously as soon as they retarded the throttles but before they
could turn on the engine anti-ice.
We have also received other reports of engine failure on Model
Raytheon 400A (Beechjet 400A) airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. Further analysis by the engine manufacturer
demonstrated that, with engine anti-ice off, conditions along the
engine internal flow path can allow ice crystals to stick on warm
surfaces and accrete rapidly in areas like the leading edges of the
front inner compressor stator of the engine. The resulting ice buildup
could result in a compressor surge or flameout and consequent loss of
engine power. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a dual-
engine flameout.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the Raytheon temporary changes (TCs), all dated
September 15, 2006, to the AFMs specified in the following table. The
TCs describe revisions to the AFMs to modify the Operating Limitations,
Abnormal Procedures, and Normal Procedures, as applicable, for flight
in icing conditions. Accomplishing the revisions to the AFMs as
specified in the TCs is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition.
Raytheon Temporary Changes
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For Raytheon airplane model-- Use Raytheon TC-- Subject title-- To the Raytheon AFM--
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MU-300 (Diamond I)............. MR-0460TC5 In Flight Operation of MR-0460
Ice Protection Systems.
MU-300 (Diamond IA)............ MR-0873TC5 In Flight Operation of MR-0873
Ice Protection Systems.
400 (Beechjet 400)............. 128-590001-13BTC6 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-13B
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-91TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-91
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-95TC13 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-95
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-107TC11 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-107
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-109TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-109
Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A), Hawker 128-590001-167TC18 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-167
400XP (Model 400A). Flight Operation).
400A (Beechjet 400A)........... 128-590001-169TC9 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-169
Flight Operation).
400T (Beechjet 400T)........... 132-590002-5TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 132-590002-5
Flight Operation).
400T (Beechjet 400T (TX))...... 134-590002-1TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 134-590002-1B1
Flight Operation).
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we
are issuing this AD to advise the flightcrew that the buildup of ice on
certain internal areas of the engine could result in a dual-engine
flameout and what action they must take to avoid this hazard. This AD
requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists to make this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-212-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of that web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
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of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the
comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business,
labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477-78), or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. 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
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-21-02 Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Beech): Amendment 39-
14785. Docket No. FAA-2006-26004; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-
212-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 25, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, and
400T series airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300
airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from multiple reports of high-altitude,
dual-engine flameout on airplanes operating in certain
meteorological conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise the
flightcrew that the buildup of ice on certain internal areas of the
engine could result in a dual-engine flameout and what action they
must take to avoid this hazard.
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.
Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
(f) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Operating Limitations, Abnormal Procedures, and Normal
Procedures sections, as applicable, of the applicable AFM to include
the information in the Raytheon temporary changes (TCs), all dated
September 15, 2006, as specified in Table 1 of this AD.
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of the applicable TC into the applicable
AFM. When the information in the applicable TC has been included in
the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM and the
copy of the applicable TC may be removed, provided the relevant
information in the general revisions is identical to that in the
applicable TC.
Table 1.--Temporary Changes
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Which is identified in
For Raytheon airplane model-- the Raytheon TC as-- Use Raytheon TC-- Subject Title-- To the Raytheon AFM--
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MU-300............................. MU-300 Diamond I...... MR-0460TC5 In Flight Operation of Ice MR-0460
Protection Systems.
MU-300............................. MU-300 Diamond IA..... MR-0873TC5 In Flight Operation of Ice MR-0873
Protection Systems.
400................................ Beechjet 400.......... 128-590001-13BTC6 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-13B
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-91TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-91
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-95TC13 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-95
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-107TC11 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-107
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-109TC12 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-109
Flight Operation).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A), 128-590001-167TC18 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-167
Hawker 400XP (Model Flight Operation).
400A).
400A............................... Beechjet (Model 400A). 128-590001-169TC9 Anti/Deice Systems (In 128-590001-169
Flight Operation).
400T............................... Beechjet (Model 400T). 132-590002-5TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 132-590002-5
Flight Operation).
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400T............................... Beechjet Model 400T 134-590002-1TC4 Anti/Deice Systems (In 134-590002-1B1
(TX). Flight Operation).
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Wichita 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 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
(h) You must use the service information specified 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 Raytheon
Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085, 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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To the Raytheon airplane flight
Raytheon temporary change-- Dated-- manual--
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128-590001-107TC11....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-107
128-590001-109TC12....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-109
128-590001-13BTC6........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-13B
128-590001-167TC18....................... September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-167
128-590001-169TC9........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-169
128-590001-91TC12........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-91
128-590001-95TC13........................ September 15, 2006............... 128-590001-95
132-590002-5TC4.......................... September 15, 2006............... 132-590002-5
134-590002-1TC4.......................... September 15, 2006............... 134-590002-1B1
MR-0460TC5............................... September 15, 2006............... MR-0460
MR-0873TC5............................... September 15, 2006............... MR-0873
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 29, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-16552 Filed 10-6-06; 8:45 am]
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