Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560 Airplanes, 49359-49362 [E8-19386]

Download as PDF 49359 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 163 Thursday, August 21, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0903; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–123–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Cessna Model 560 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installing new minimum airspeed placards to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both normal and icing conditions. The existing AD also requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems selected ‘‘on’’ independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing and recovering from inadvertent stall. The existing AD also provides an optional terminating action for the placard installation. This proposed AD would require the previously optional terminating action. This proposed AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes might have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are proposing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE–116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946–4157; fax (316) 946–4107. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2008–0903; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–123–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On November 5, 2007, we issued AD 2007–23–13, amendment 39–15259 (72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007), for certain Cessna Model 560 airplanes. That AD requires installing new minimum airspeed placards to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both normal and icing conditions. That AD also requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems selected ‘‘on’’ independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing and recovering from inadvertent stall. That AD also provides an optional terminating action for the placard installation. That AD resulted from an evaluation of in-service airplanes following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes may have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We issued that AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued The preamble to AD 2007–23–13 explains that we consider the requirements ‘‘interim action’’ and were considering further rulemaking to require a functional test of the angle-ofattack (AOA) system to adjust the calibration settings of the AOA system, which, in addition to the AFM revisions, would constitute terminating action for the placard installation required by this AD. The interim action was intended to heighten flight crew awareness as to the proper operational airspeeds, aircraft characteristics, and stall recovery techniques. We now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD follows from that determination. Relevant Service Information We have reviewed Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560–34–34 (for airplanes equipped with a single AOA system) and ASL560–34–35 (for airplanes equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 3, both dated E:\FR\FM\21AUP1.SGM 21AUP1 49360 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 163 / Thursday, August 21, 2008 / Proposed Rules March 6, 2008, both including Attachments. We referred to Revision 1 of the alert service letters as the appropriate source of service information for doing the optional terminating action (i.e., doing a functional test of the AOA system) specified in AD 2007–23–13. Revision 3 contains essentially the same procedures as Revision 1. Revision 3 includes changes to the cruise configuration tolerance and to the approach configuration, and standardizes certain nomenclature. We have also reviewed Cessna Service Bulletin SB560–34–143, Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007. We referred to the original issue, dated September 7, 2007, as the appropriate source of service information for doing the placard installation specified in AD 2007–23–13. Revision 1 contains essentially the same procedures as the original issue and adds references to certain temporary changes (which are already specified in AD 2007–23–13). Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which would supersede AD 2007– 23–13 and would retain the requirements of the existing AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the terminating action specified in the alert service letters described previously. This proposed AD would also require sending the functional test results to the manufacturer. Costs of Compliance There are about 538 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. There are about 400 U.S. registered airplanes. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours AFM Revision (required by AD 2007–23–13) ................................................................. Placard Installation (required by AD 2007–23–13) ......................................................... Functional Test (new proposed action) ........................................................................... 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. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS Regulatory Findings We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 proposed 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, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by removing amendment 39–15259 (72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007) and PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 1 1 8 Average labor rate per hour $80 80 80 Cost per airplane $80 80 640 Fleet cost $32,000 32,000 256,000 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA– 2008–0903; Directorate Identifier 2008– NM–123–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October 6, 2008. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2007–23–13. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Cessna Model 560 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 560–0001 through 0538 inclusive. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes may have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are issuing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. 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. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007– 23–13 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (f) Within 14 days after November 30, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–23–13), revise E:\FR\FM\21AUP1.SGM 21AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 163 / Thursday, August 21, 2008 / Proposed Rules the Operating Limitations, Normal Procedures, Emergency Procedures, and the Approach and Landing sections of the AFM to include the information in the temporary changes (TCs) identified in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD. These TCs provide limitations and procedures for operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems selected ‘‘on’’ independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing and recovering from inadvertent stall. Operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the applicable TCs. Note 1: This may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable TCs into the 49361 applicable AFM. When these TCs have been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM (in lieu of the applicable TCs), provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TCs. TABLE 1—CESSNA MODEL 560 TCS Airplanes Applicable TC Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560–0001 through –0259 inclusive. Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560–0260 through –0538 inclusive. 560FM TC–R13–08, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–09, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–10, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–12, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–13, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–14, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–15, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–16, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–17, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–18, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–19, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC–R13–20, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–16, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–17, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–19, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–20, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–21, dated August 31, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–23, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–24, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–25, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–26, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–27, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–28, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–29, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC–R11–30, dated October 2, 2007, to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. Placard Installation New Requirements of This AD (g) Within 30 days after November 30, 2007, install new minimum airspeed placards to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in normal and icing conditions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Bulletin SB560–34–143, dated September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin Supplemental Data; or Cessna Service Bulletin SB560–34–143, Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 1 may be used. The placards must be installed above or near the pilot and copilot attitude indicators or primary flight displays and must be in clear view of the pilot and copilot. The placards may be removed when the actions specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD have been accomplished. Terminating Action (i) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a functional test of the angleof-attack (AOA) system, and adjust the calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560–34–34 (for airplanes equipped with a single AOA system) or ASL560–34–35 (for airplanes equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 1, both dated October 2, 2007, both including Attachments, as applicable; or Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560–34–34 or ASL560–34– 35, both Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both including Attachments, as applicable. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 3 may be used. Doing the functional test of the AOA system, adjusting the calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, and submitting the AOA system test data as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, terminates the placard installation required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Note 2: Maintenance Manual Revision 24 of Cessna 560 Maintenance Manual 56MM has been changed to reflect the intent of the ASLs for the maintenance actions and periodic inspections of the AOA/Stall Warning System. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Bulletin (h) Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB560–34–143, dated September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin Supplemental Data; and Cessna Service Bulletin SB560–34–143, Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007; referred to in paragraph (g) of this AD, specify to submit a maintenance transaction report to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:01 Aug 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 Reporting AOA System Test Data (j) Submit the AOA system test data report for the functional test specified in paragraph PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (i) of this AD to Glenn Todd, Citation Customer Support Engineer, Department 572, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277–7706, e-mail: gatodd@cessna.textron.com, fax: 1– 316–517–8500 or 1–316–206–2337. Submit the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. The report must include the AOA test data, the airplane serial number and registration number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. (1) If the functional test was done after November 30, 2007: Submit the report within 30 days after doing the functional test. (2) If the inspection was accomplished prior to November 30, 2007: Submit the report within 30 days after November 30, 2007. Removal of Warning From the Limitations Section of the AFM (k) For airplanes on which the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD have been done: Within 30 days after doing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the Limitations Section of the AFM by removing the following Warning statement: E:\FR\FM\21AUP1.SGM 21AUP1 49362 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 163 / Thursday, August 21, 2008 / Proposed Rules ‘‘Warning: Stick Shaker May Not Activate Prior to Buffet/Roll-Off If Airspeed Is Reduced Below the Appropriate Minimum Speed.’’ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Letters 14 CFR Part 39 (l) Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560– 34–34 and ASL560–34–35, both Revision 1, both dated October 2, 2007, both including Attachments; and Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560–34–34 and ASL560–34–35, both Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both including Attachments; specify to submit a maintenance transaction report to the manufacturer. This AD does not include that requirement. Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (m) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560–34–34 or ASL560–34–35, both Revision 2, both dated January 11, 2008, both including Attachments, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (n)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN: Bob Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE–116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946–4157; fax (316) 946–4107; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 12, 2008. Michael J. Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–19386 Filed 8–20–08; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2008–0889; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–092–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: [E]scape slide system installation [was found with] * * * tie-down straps which are used for escape slide packing [having not been removed]. The non-removal of the tie-down straps does not allow the aircraft door to reach the fully open position and the consequent deployment of the escape slide system in a * * * emergency evacuation, affecting the occupying safety. The unsafe condition is failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 22, 2008. You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenny Kaulia, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2848; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2008–0889; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–092–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion ˆ The Agencia Nacional de Aviacao ¸˜ Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directives 2008–01–03 and 2008–01–04, both effective March 3, 2008 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: [E]scape slide system installation [was found with] * * * tie-down straps which are used for escape slide packing [having not been removed]. The non-removal of the tie-down straps does not allow the aircraft door to reach the fully open position and the consequent deployment of the escape slide system in a * * * emergency evacuation, affecting the occupying safety. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0903; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness 
directive (AD) that applies to certain Cessna Model 560 airplanes. The 
existing AD currently requires installing new minimum airspeed placards 
to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both 
normal and icing conditions. The existing AD also requires revising the 
airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for 
operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems 
selected ``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing 
and recovering from inadvertent stall. The existing AD also provides an 
optional terminating action for the placard installation. This proposed 
AD would require the previously optional terminating action. This 
proposed AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes 
following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes 
might have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate 
stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning 
system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna 
Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the 
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Busto, 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) 946-4157; fax (316) 946-4107.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0903; 
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On November 5, 2007, we issued AD 2007-23-13, amendment 39-15259 
(72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007), for certain Cessna Model 560 
airplanes. That AD requires installing new minimum airspeed placards to 
notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both 
normal and icing conditions. That AD also requires revising the 
airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for 
operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems 
selected ``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing 
and recovering from inadvertent stall. That AD also provides an 
optional terminating action for the placard installation. That AD 
resulted from an evaluation of in-service airplanes following an 
accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes may have an 
improperly adjusted stall warning system. We issued that AD to prevent 
an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin 
provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could 
result in loss of controllability of the airplane.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    The preamble to AD 2007-23-13 explains that we consider the 
requirements ``interim action'' and were considering further rulemaking 
to require a functional test of the angle-of-attack (AOA) system to 
adjust the calibration settings of the AOA system, which, in addition 
to the AFM revisions, would constitute terminating action for the 
placard installation required by this AD. The interim action was 
intended to heighten flight crew awareness as to the proper operational 
airspeeds, aircraft characteristics, and stall recovery techniques. We 
now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and 
this proposed AD follows from that determination.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 (for 
airplanes equipped with a single AOA system) and ASL560-34-35 (for 
airplanes equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 3, both dated

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March 6, 2008, both including Attachments. We referred to Revision 1 of 
the alert service letters as the appropriate source of service 
information for doing the optional terminating action (i.e., doing a 
functional test of the AOA system) specified in AD 2007-23-13. Revision 
3 contains essentially the same procedures as Revision 1. Revision 3 
includes changes to the cruise configuration tolerance and to the 
approach configuration, and standardizes certain nomenclature.
    We have also reviewed Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, 
Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007. We referred to the original issue, 
dated September 7, 2007, as the appropriate source of service 
information for doing the placard installation specified in AD 2007-23-
13. Revision 1 contains essentially the same procedures as the original 
issue and adds references to certain temporary changes (which are 
already specified in AD 2007-23-13).
    Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is 
intended to adequately address the unsafe condition.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an 
unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the 
same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which 
would supersede AD 2007-23-13 and would retain the requirements of the 
existing AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the 
terminating action specified in the alert service letters described 
previously. This proposed AD would also require sending the functional 
test results to the manufacturer.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 538 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for 
U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. There are about 400 
U.S. registered airplanes.

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             Average
                           Action                              Work hours   labor rate    Cost per    Fleet cost
                                                                             per hour     airplane
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AFM Revision (required by AD 2007-23-13)....................            1          $80          $80      $32,000
Placard Installation (required by AD 2007-23-13)............            1           80           80       32,000
Functional Test (new proposed action).......................            8           80          640      256,000
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. 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 proposed 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, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by 
removing amendment 39-15259 (72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007) and adding 
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2008-0903; Directorate 
Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October 
6, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-23-13.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Cessna Model 560 airplanes, certificated 
in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 560-0001 through 0538 
inclusive.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes 
following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes 
may have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall 
warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning 
system, which could result in loss of controllability of the 
airplane.

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.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-23-13

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (f) Within 14 days after November 30, 2007 (the effective date 
of AD 2007-23-13), revise

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the Operating Limitations, Normal Procedures, Emergency Procedures, 
and the Approach and Landing sections of the AFM to include the 
information in the temporary changes (TCs) identified in Table 1 of 
this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraph (k) of this 
AD. These TCs provide limitations and procedures for operating in 
icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems selected 
``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing and 
recovering from inadvertent stall. Operate the airplane according to 
the limitations and procedures in the applicable TCs.

    Note 1: This may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable 
TCs into the applicable AFM. When these TCs have been included in 
the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be 
inserted into the AFM (in lieu of the applicable TCs), provided the 
relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in 
the applicable TCs.


                      Table 1--Cessna Model 560 TCs
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Airplanes                          Applicable TC
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560- 560FM TC-R13-08, dated August 31, 2007,
 0001 through -0259 inclusive.  to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-09, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-10, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-12, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-13, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-14, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-15, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-16, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-17, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-18, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-19, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
                               560FM TC-R13-20, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560- 56FMA TC-R11-16, dated August 31, 2007,
 0260 through -0538 inclusive.  to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-17, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-19, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-20, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-21, dated August 31, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-23, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-24, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-25, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-26, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-27, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-28, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-29, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
                               56FMA TC-R11-30, dated October 2, 2007,
                                to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
                                AFM.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Placard Installation

    (g) Within 30 days after November 30, 2007, install new minimum 
airspeed placards to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds 
for operating in normal and icing conditions, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, 
dated September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin 
Supplemental Data; or Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, Revision 
1, dated November 21, 2007. As of the effective date of this AD, 
only Revision 1 may be used. The placards must be installed above or 
near the pilot and copilot attitude indicators or primary flight 
displays and must be in clear view of the pilot and copilot. The 
placards may be removed when the actions specified in paragraphs (i) 
and (j) of this AD have been accomplished.

No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Bulletin

    (h) Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, dated 
September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin 
Supplemental Data; and Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, 
Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007; referred to in paragraph (g) of 
this AD, specify to submit a maintenance transaction report to the 
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

New Requirements of This AD

Terminating Action

    (i) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a 
functional test of the angle-of-attack (AOA) system, and adjust the 
calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, in accordance 
with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 (for airplanes 
equipped with a single AOA system) or ASL560-34-35 (for airplanes 
equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 1, both dated 
October 2, 2007, both including Attachments, as applicable; or 
Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 or ASL560-34-35, both 
Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both including Attachments, as 
applicable. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 3 may 
be used. Doing the functional test of the AOA system, adjusting the 
calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, and submitting 
the AOA system test data as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, 
terminates the placard installation required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD.

    Note 2: Maintenance Manual Revision 24 of Cessna 560 Maintenance 
Manual 56MM has been changed to reflect the intent of the ASLs for 
the maintenance actions and periodic inspections of the AOA/Stall 
Warning System.

Reporting AOA System Test Data

    (j) Submit the AOA system test data report for the functional 
test specified in paragraph (i) of this AD to Glenn Todd, Citation 
Customer Support Engineer, Department 572, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, 
KS 67277-7706, e-mail: gatodd@cessna.textron.com, fax: 1-316-517-
8500 or 1-316-206-2337. Submit the report at the applicable time 
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. The report must 
include the AOA test data, the airplane serial number and 
registration number, and the number of landings and flight hours on 
the airplane. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
has approved the information collection requirements contained in 
this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
    (1) If the functional test was done after November 30, 2007: 
Submit the report within 30 days after doing the functional test.
    (2) If the inspection was accomplished prior to November 30, 
2007: Submit the report within 30 days after November 30, 2007.

Removal of Warning From the Limitations Section of the AFM

    (k) For airplanes on which the actions required by paragraph (i) 
of this AD have been done: Within 30 days after doing the actions 
required by paragraph (i) of this AD or within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the 
Limitations Section of the AFM by removing the following Warning 
statement:


[[Page 49362]]


    ``Warning: Stick Shaker May Not Activate Prior to Buffet/Roll-
Off If Airspeed Is Reduced Below the Appropriate Minimum Speed.''

No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Letters

    (l) Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 and ASL560-34-35, 
both Revision 1, both dated October 2, 2007, both including 
Attachments; and Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 and 
ASL560-34-35, both Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both 
including Attachments; specify to submit a maintenance transaction 
report to the manufacturer. This AD does not include that 
requirement.

Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin

    (m) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 or ASL560-
34-35, both Revision 2, both dated January 11, 2008, both including 
Attachments, are considered acceptable for compliance with the 
corresponding action specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (n)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, ATTN: Bob Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion 
Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, 
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-
4157; fax (316) 946-4107; has the authority to approve AMOCs for 
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different 
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA 
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 
FSDO.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 12, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-19386 Filed 8-20-08; 8:45 am]
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