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TABLE 1—APPLICABILITY
Boeing Service Bulletin
Revision
757–35A0015 ............................................
757–35A0016 ............................................
Dated
2
1
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35: Oxygen.
June 15, 2000 ...........................................
June 15, 2000 ...........................................
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from reports of a lowpressure flex-hose of a flightcrew oxygen
system that burned through due to
inadvertent electrical current from a short
circuit in an adjacent audio select panel. We
are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent
electrical current which can cause the lowpressure flex-hoses used in the flightcrew
and supernumerary oxygen system to melt or
burn, resulting in oxygen system leakage and
smoke or fire.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
Applicable model/series
Inspection
(g) Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, inspect to determine whether
any low-pressure flex-hose of the flightcrew
and supernumerary oxygen systems installed
under the oxygen mask stowage location has
a part number identified in Table 2 of this
AD. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the lowpressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew and
supernumerary oxygen system can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For any low-pressure flex-hose having
a part number identified in Table 2 of this
AD, before further flight, replace the hose
with a new or serviceable part, in accordance
757–200, 757–200CB, 757–200PF.
757–300.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in Table
1 of this AD. Recording the part number of
the hose being replaced is not required by
this AD.
(2) For any low-pressure flex-hose not
having a part number identified in Table 2
of this AD, no further action is required by
this paragraph.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a flightcrew or
supernumerary oxygen hose with a part
number identified in Table 2 of this AD on
any airplane.
TABLE 2—APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS
Equivalent Boeing supplier part numbers—
Boeing specification part
No.—
60B50059–70 ........................
60B50059–81 ........................
Sierra Engineering
835–01–70
835–01–81
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Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(i) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–35A0015,
dated September 2, 1999, or Revision 1,
dated November 11, 1999; or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 757–35A0016, dated
November 11, 1999; are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
Nicholas Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 917–6476; fax (425)
917–6590. Or, e-mail information to 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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 principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
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inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
757–35A0015, Revision 2, dated June 15,
2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin 757–
35A0016, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2000; as
applicable; to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
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material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
2010.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
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–2008–0556; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–028–AD; Amendment
39–16246; AD 2010–07–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Various
Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell
Primus II RNZ–850( )/–851( )
Integrated Navigation Units
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
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Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain Honeywell
Primus II RNZ–850( )/–851( )
integrated navigation units (INUs). As
one alternative for compliance, the
existing AD provides for a one-time
inspection to determine whether a
certain modification has been installed
on the Honeywell Primus II NV–850
navigation receiver module (NRM),
which is part of the INU. In lieu of
accomplishing this inspection, and for
aircraft found to have an affected NRM,
that AD provides for revising the aircraft
flight manual to include new limitations
for instrument landing system
approaches. That AD also requires an
inspection to determine whether certain
other modifications have been done on
the NRM; and doing related
investigative, corrective, and other
specified actions, as applicable; as well
as further modifications to address
additional anomalies. This AD extends
the compliance time for a certain
inspection and associated actions. This
AD also revises the applicability to
include additional affected INUs. This
AD results from reports indicating that
erroneous localizer and glideslope
indications have occurred on certain
aircraft equipped with the subject INUs.
We are issuing this AD to ensure that
the flightcrew has accurate localizer and
glideslope deviation indications. An
erroneous localizer or glideslope
deviation indication could lead to the
aircraft making an approach off the
localizer, which could result in impact
with an obstacle or terrain.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
3, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of May 3, 2010.
On December 1, 2006 (71 FR 62907,
October 27, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Honeywell
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–
A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–0037, dated July 8, 2004.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell
Aerospace, Technical Publications and
Distribution, M/S 2101–201, P.O. Box
52170, Phoenix, Arizona 85072–2170;
telephone 602–365–5535; fax 602–365–
5577; Internet https://
www.honeywell.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Bui, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5339;
fax (562) 627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2006–22–05,
Amendment 39–14802 (71 FR 62907,
October 27, 2006). The existing AD
applies to various aircraft equipped
with certain Honeywell Primus II RNZ–
850( )/–851( ) integrated navigation
units (INUs). That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on May 19, 2008
(73 FR 28751). That NPRM proposed to
continue to provide, as one alternative
for compliance, a one-time inspection to
determine whether a certain
modification has been installed on the
Honeywell Primus II NV–850 navigation
receiver module (NRM), which is part of
the INU. In lieu of accomplishing this
inspection, and for aircraft found to
have an affected NRM, that NPRM
proposed to continue to provide for
revising the aircraft flight manual to
include new limitations for instrument
landing system approaches. That NPRM
proposed to continue to require an
inspection to determine whether certain
other modifications have been done on
the NRM; and doing related
investigative, corrective, and other
specified actions, as applicable; as well
as further modifications to address
additional anomalies. That NPRM also
proposed to extend the compliance time
for a certain inspection and associated
actions and to revise the applicability to
include additional affected INUs.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
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considered the comments that have
been received on the NPRM.
Request for Credit for Actions
Performed in Compliance With
Previous Service Information
Two commenters, ExpressJet Airlines
and Honeywell, request that credit be
given for actions performed in
compliance with previous service
information.
ExpressJet Airlines states that
paragraph (l) of the NPRM calls for an
inspection on any INU that is not
identified in Table 2 of the NPRM.
However, the NPRM does not take into
account the units which have already
been driven to Mod T status by
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–0037, dated July 8, 2004. ExpressJet
requests that compliance with
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–0037 be considered as an alternative
to the inspections required in paragraph
(l) of the NPRM.
Honeywell also commented on the
same issue. Honeywell states that it is
concerned that many airplanes have
been inspected and verified to be
compliant with AD 2006–22–05.
Honeywell asks the FAA to clarify
whether the intent of the NPRM was to
require that all affected operators reinspect their airplanes. Honeywell also
asks if the FAA can make a note under
the compliance section to advise
operators who actually complied with
AD 2006–22–05 and verified their
radios have modification AS and the
new part number installed that they
were already compliant with the new
AD.
We agree to provide clarification for
both ExpressJet Airlines’ and
Honeywell’s comments. Paragraph (l) of
this AD applies only to any INUs that
are not listed in Table 2 of this AD
(which is the same list as Table 1 of AD
2006–22–05). In addition, if operators
have previously inspected INUs that are
not listed in Table 2 and have
accomplished the applicable actions
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD,
then those operators are already in
compliance with paragraph (l) of this
AD. According to paragraph (e) of this
AD, the actions are required within the
specified compliance time, unless
already accomplished. Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037 only
addresses the localizer fix. However,
this AD requires that the glide slope be
fixed in addition to the localizer. We
will not consider compliance with
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–0037 as an alternative to the
inspections required in paragraph (l) of
the NPRM. No changes have been made
to the final rule.
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Request To Remove Reference to
Specific Revision of Service
Information
Honeywell requests that the FAA
remove the reference to Revision 1,
dated January 21, 2003, of the
Honeywell Technical Newsletter (TNL)
A23–3850–001 and simply reference the
‘‘current revision.’’ The TNL is currently
at Revision 6. Based on the release of
this new AD, Honeywell states that it
plans to update the TNL with current
information and clarify how to interpret
the AD. Honeywell states that it cannot
release the update until the new AD is
released.
We disagree with Honeywell’s request
to refer to the ‘‘current revision’’ of the
TNL. The NPRM did not require the
Honeywell TNL, but did require
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0035, dated July 11,
2003; and Honeywell Service Bulletin
7510100–34–0037, dated July 8, 2004; as
the appropriate sources of service
information to accomplish the required
actions in this AD. Honeywell provided
the TNL as a tool to communicate with
its customers regarding this technical
issue. We included the TNL in Note 3
of the NPRM for reference only. To
avoid confusion, we have removed Note
3 of the NPRM, which referred to this
TNL.
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Request To Revise Paragraph (j) of the
NPRM
Honeywell recommends wording
changes to paragraph (j) of the NPRM to
remove the sentence ‘‘If Mod T is
installed, no further action is required
by this paragraph.’’
We agree to remove the sentence ‘‘If
Mod T is installed, no further action is
required by this paragraph’’ from
paragraph (j) of the NPRM. Although
Honeywell provides no justification for
this wording change, we agree that
making this change provides further
clarification. Doing Mod T repairs only
the localizer in accordance with
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–0037, dated July 8, 2004. However,
the intent of this AD is to require that
the glide slope and the localizer be
serviced. Doing Mod T repairs the
localizer in accordance with Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037,
dated July 8, 2004. The glide slope is
addressed by accomplishing the actions
in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0034, dated February 28,
2003. Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0035, dated July 11,
2003, does not address the localizer; it
provides instructions for changing the
part number after the glide slope is
repaired. The glide slope and the
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localizer repairs are accomplished
independent from each other in
different Honeywell service bulletins.
Therefore, we have revised paragraph
(j) of this AD by adding the text ‘‘* * *
(which relates to the glide slope fix)
* * *’’ to the sentence that begins ‘‘If
Mod L, N, P, or R is installed * * *’’
and adding ‘‘if Mod T is not installed
(which relates to the localizer fix),
within 30 months after December 1,
2006, do all applicable related
investigative, corrective, and other
specified actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions * * *’’ in
that same sentence (before ‘‘Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037,
dated July 8, 2004’’). We made this
change to clarify that Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–0037, dated July 8,
2004, addresses the localizer fix. This
change does not increase the scope of
this AD.
Request To Include Additional Service
Information
Honeywell requests that we add
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510134–34–A0017, dated July 11,
2003, to Table 1 in the NPRM.
We agree to include Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017,
dated July 11, 2003, in Table 1 of this
final rule to maintain consistency
because the other service bulletins
included in Table 1 of this AD were
issued in pairs. Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–A0034, dated
February 28, 2003, was paired with
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510134–34–A0016, Revision 001,
dated March 4, 2003. Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–0037, dated July 8,
2004, was paired with Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–0018,
dated July 8, 2004. Adding Honeywell
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–A0017,
does not change any requirements of
this AD, because Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017 is a
prerequisite to Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035, dated July
11, 2003, and Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035 refers to
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510134–34–A0017.
We contacted Honeywell for more
information about the technical content
of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510134–34–A0017, dated July 11,
2003. Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0035, dated July 11,
2003, references Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017,
dated July 11, 2003, as a source of
service information on the new part
numbers assigned after performing
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0034, dated February 28,
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2003. We have added Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017,
dated July 11, 2003, to Table 1 of this
AD. This does not increase the financial
burden on operators, nor does it
increase the scope of the AD.
Request To Add Part Numbers
Honeywell requests that we revise
paragraph (l) of the NPRM to list part
numbers 7510134–611, –631, –701, and
–731; which are parts of the Honeywell
Primus II RNZ–850( )/–851( ) INU after
modification; to the inspection to
determine whether Mod L, N, P, R, or
T is installed.
We agree to provide clarification. We
have revised paragraphs (l), (l)(1), (l)(2),
and (l)(3) of this AD to specify the NRM
part numbers 7510134–611, –631, –701,
and –731 instead of the modification
level. Paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this
AD correctly specify which combination
of part number and modification level
meets the technical requirements of the
modification. We have determined that
these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor
increase the scope of the AD.
Explanation of Changes to This AD
We have changed the product
identification line in the body of this
AD to specify the design approval
holder of the affected appliance rather
than ‘‘various aircraft.’’
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
that have been received, and determined
that air safety and the public interest
require adopting the AD with the
changes described previously. We have
determined that these changes will
neither increase the economic burden
on any operator nor increase the scope
of the AD.
Explanation of Change to Costs of
Compliance
After the NPRM was issued, we
reviewed the figures we have used over
the past several years to calculate AD
costs to operators. To account for
various inflationary costs in the airline
industry, we find it necessary to
increase the labor rate used in these
calculations from $80 per work hour to
$85 per work hour. The cost impact
information, below, reflects this
increase in the specified hourly labor
rate.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 3,063 aircraft of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
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comply with this AD. The manufacturer
states that it will supply required parts
to existing customers at no cost.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Work hours
Inspection for NRM modification level ......
AFM revision .............................................
Modification (to Mod T configuration) .......
Average
labor rate
per hour
1
1
1
The cost impact figures discussed
above are based on assumptions that no
operator has yet accomplished any of
the proposed actions specified in this
final rule, and that no operator would
accomplish those actions in the future if
this AD were not adopted. We have
been advised, however, that the actions
have already been done on some
affected airplanes. Therefore, the future
economic cost impact of this rule on
U.S. operators is expected to be less
than the cost impact figures indicated
above.
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
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Number of
U.S.-registered
aircraft
Cost per
aircraft
Parts
$0
0
0
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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.
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Fleet cost
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Up to 1,500 .............
§ 39.13
Up to $127,500.
Up to 127,500.
Up to 127,500.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14802 (71
FR 62907, October 27, 2006) and by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2010–07–02 Honeywell, Inc.: Amendment
39–16246. Docket No. FAA–2008–0556;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–028–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective May 3, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–22–05,
Amendment 39–14802.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to various aircraft,
certificated in any category, equipped with
any Honeywell Primus II RNZ–850( )/–
851( ) integrated navigation units (INUs)
identified in a service bulletin identified in
Table 1 of this AD. The aircraft include, but
are not limited to, BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes;
Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes;
Bombardier Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–415
variant) airplanes; Cessna Model 560, 560XL,
and 650 airplanes; Dassault-Aviation Model
Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes; 328 Support
Services GmbH (Dornier) Model 328–100 and
–300 airplanes; Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–
135 airplanes and Model EMB–145, –145ER,
–145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and
–145EP airplanes; Learjet Model 45 airplanes;
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model
Hawker 800XP and Hawker 1000 airplanes;
and Sikorsky Model S–76A, S–76B, and
S–76C aircraft.
TABLE 1—SERVICE BULLETINS AFFECTED BY THIS AD
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INUs listed in Honeywell—
Revision—
Dated—
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
001 ........................................................
Original ..................................................
Original ..................................................
Original ..................................................
Original ..................................................
Original ..................................................
March 4, 2003.
July 11, 2003.
July 8, 2004.
February 28, 2003.
July 11, 2003.
July 8, 2004.
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0016 .......................................................
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017 .......................................................
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–0018 ..................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0034 .......................................................
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035 .......................................................
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037 ..................................................................
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Note 1: This AD applies to Honeywell
Primus II RNZ–850( )/–851( ) INUs installed
on any aircraft, regardless of whether the
aircraft has been otherwise modified, altered,
or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For aircraft that
have been modified, altered, or repaired so
that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must
request approval for an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with paragraph (o)
of this AD. The request should include an
assessment of the effect of the modification,
alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe
condition has not been eliminated, the
request should include specific proposed
actions to address it.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports indicating
that erroneous localizer and glideslope
indications have occurred on certain aircraft
equipped with the subject INUs. We are
issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew
has accurate localizer and glideslope
deviation indications. An erroneous localizer
or glideslope deviation indication could lead
to the aircraft making an approach off the
localizer, which could result in impact with
an obstacle or terrain.
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 Certain Requirements of AD
2006–22–05
Compliance Time for Action
(f) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this
AD: Within 5 days after March 11, 2003 (the
effective date of AD 2003–04–06,
Amendment 39–13054, which was
superseded by AD 2006–22–05), accomplish
the requirements of either paragraph (g) or (h)
of this AD. After December 1, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006–22–05), only
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph
(g) of this AD is acceptable for compliance
with this paragraph.
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TABLE 2—INUS IDENTIFIED IN AD
2006–22–05
P/N 7510100–811
inclusive.
P/N 7510100–831
inclusive.
P/N 7510100–901
inclusive.
P/N 7510100–911
inclusive.
P/N 7510100–921
inclusive.
P/N 7510100–931
inclusive.
through 7510100–814
through 7510100–834
through 7510100–904
through 7510100–914
through 7510100–924
through 7510100–934
Inspection To Determine Part Number
(g) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this
AD: Perform a one-time general visual
inspection of the modification plate for the
Honeywell Primus II NV–850 Navigation
Receiver Module (NRM); part number
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7510134–811, –831, –901, or –931; which is
part of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ–850( )/
–851( ) INU; to determine if Mod L has been
installed. The modification plate is located
on the bottom of the Honeywell Primus II
RNZ–850( )/–851( ) INU, is labeled NV–850,
and contains the part number and serial
number for the Honeywell Primus II NV–850
NRM. If Mod T is installed, the letter will be
blacked out. The Honeywell service bulletins
listed in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable
sources of service information for the
inspection required by this paragraph.
(1) If Mod L is installed, before further
flight, do paragraph (h) or (j) of this AD. After
December 1, 2006, only accomplishment of
paragraph (j) is acceptable for compliance
with this paragraph.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘A
visual examination of an interior or exterior
area, installation, or assembly to detect
obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This
level of inspection is made from within
touching distance unless otherwise specified.
A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual
access to all exposed surfaces in the
inspection area. This level of inspection is
made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting,
flashlight, or droplight and may require
removal or opening of access panels or doors.
Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required
to gain proximity to the area being checked.’’
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(h) For aircraft having an INU identified in
Table 2 of this AD: Revise the Limitations
section of the AFM to include the following
statements (which may be accomplished by
inserting a copy of the AD into the AFM):
‘‘FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
When crossing the Outer Marker on
glideslope, the altitude must be verified with
the value on the published procedure.
For aircraft with a single operating
glideslope receiver, the approach may be
flown using normal procedures no lower
than Localizer Only Minimum Descent
Altitude (MDA).
For aircraft with two operating glideslope
receivers, the aircraft may be flown to the
published minimums for the approach using
normal procedures if both glideslope
receivers are tuned to the approach and both
crew members are monitoring the approach
using independent data and displays.’’
Parts Installation
(i) For aircraft having an INU identified in
Table 2 of this AD: As of March 11, 2003, no
person may install a Honeywell Primus II
NV–850 NRM on which Mod L has been
installed, on the Honeywell Primus II RNZ–
850( )/–851( ) INU of any aircraft, unless
paragraph (h) or (j) of this AD is
accomplished. As of December 1, 2006, only
accomplishment of paragraph (j) is
acceptable for compliance with this
paragraph.
Inspection To Determine Modification Level
of NRM
(j) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this
AD on which Mod L was found to be
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installed during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, or for aircraft on
which paragraph (h) of this AD was
accomplished: Within 30 months after
December 1, 2006, do an inspection of the
modification plate on the Honeywell Primus
II NV–850 NRM; part number 7510134–811,
–831, –901, or –931; which is part of the
Honeywell Primus II RNZ–850( )/–851( )
INU; to determine if Mod L, N, P, R, or T is
installed. The modification plate located on
the bottom of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ–
850( )/–851( ) INU is labeled NV–850, and
contains the part number and serial number
for the Honeywell Primus II NV–850 NRM.
If Mod L, N, P, R, or T is installed, the
corresponding letter on the modification
plate will be blacked out. Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035, dated
July 11, 2003; and Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–0037, dated July 8,
2004; are acceptable sources of service
information for this inspection. If Mod L, N,
P, or R is installed (which relates to the glide
slope fix), within 30 months after December
1, 2006, do all applicable related
investigative, corrective, and other specified
actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035,
dated July 11, 2003; and if Mod T is not
installed (which relates to the localizer fix),
within 30 months after December 1, 2006, do
all applicable related investigative,
corrective, and other specified actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Honeywell Service Bulletin
7510100–34–0037, dated July 8, 2004; to
ensure that the NRM is at the Mod T
configuration. Once the actions in this
paragraph are completed, the AFM revision
required by paragraph (h) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
(k) If the inspection specified in paragraph
(j) of this AD is done within the compliance
time specified in paragraph (f) of this AD,
paragraph (g) of this AD does not need to be
done.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection To Determine Mod Level
(l) For any INU that is not identified in
Table 2 of this AD: Within 30 months after
the effective date of this AD, perform a onetime general visual inspection of the
modification plate for the Honeywell Primus
II NV–850 Navigation Receiver Module
(NRM); part number 7510134–611, –631,
–701, –731, 811, –831, –901, or –931; which
is part of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ–
850()/–851() INU; to determine whether Mod
L, N, P, R, or T is installed. The modification
plate located on the bottom of the Honeywell
Primus II RNZ–850()/–851() INU is labeled
NV–850, and contains the part number and
serial number for the Honeywell Primus II
NV–850 NRM. If Mod L, N, P, R, or T is
installed, the corresponding letter on the
modification plate will be blacked out.
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–34–
0037, dated July 8, 2004; are acceptable
sources of service information for this
inspection.
(1) If the NRM is part number 7510134–
611, –631, –701, or –731, and has Mod T
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this paragraph.
(2) If the NRM is part number 7510134–
611, –631, –701, or –731, and Mod T is not
installed, within 30 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do all applicable related
investigative, corrective, and other specified
actions, in accordance with the
accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037, dated
July 8, 2004; to ensure that the NRM is at the
Mod T configuration.
(3) If the NRM is part number 7510134–
811, –831, –901, or –931: Within 30 months
after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable related investigative, corrective,
and other specified actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–
34–A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–34–
0037, dated July 8, 2004; to ensure that the
NRM part number has been updated to
7510134–611, –631, –701, –731 configuration
and Mod T has been installed.
Parts Installation
(m) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a Honeywell Primus II
RNZ–850()/–851() INU that contains a NV–
850 NRM part number 7510134–811, –831,
–901, or –931; or part number 7510134–611,
–631, –701, or –731, that does not have Mod
T installed, unless paragraph (l) is
accomplished.
No Report
(n) Where Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035, dated July 11,
2003 (or any of the related service
information referenced therein), specifies to
submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(o)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Daniel Bui,
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment
Branch, ANM–130L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–
4137; telephone (562) 627–5339; fax (562)
627–5210.
(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 principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use the service information
contained in Table 3 of this AD, as
applicable, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only
the first page of these documents specifies
the revision level of the document; no other
page contains this information.)
TABLE 3—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Honeywell—
Revision—
Dated—
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0016
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0034
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0035
Service Bulletin 7510100–34–0037
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–0018
001 ...........................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
March 4, 2003.
July 11, 2003.
February 28, 2003.
July 11, 2003.
July 8, 2004.
July 8, 2004.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information contained in Table 4
of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
TABLE 4—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision—
Dated—
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0016
Alert Service Bulletin 7510134–34–A0017
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100–34–A0034
Service Bulletin 7510134–34–0018
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Honeywell—
001 ...........................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
Original ....................................................................
March 4, 2003.
July 11, 2003.
February 28, 2003.
July 8, 2004.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100–34–A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100–34–
0037, dated July 8, 2004; on December 1,
2006 (71 FR 62907, October 27, 2006).
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Honeywell Technical
Operations Center, 1944 East Sky Harbor
Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85034–3442; telephone
(US & Canada) 800–601–3099, (International)
602–365–3099; Internet https://
www.honeywell.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
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reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
17, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0556; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-028-AD;
Amendment 39-16246; AD 2010-07-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With
Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to certain Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( )
integrated navigation units (INUs). As one alternative for compliance,
the existing AD provides for a one-time inspection to determine whether
a certain modification has been installed on the Honeywell Primus II
NV-850 navigation receiver module (NRM), which is part of the INU. In
lieu of accomplishing this inspection, and for aircraft found to have
an affected NRM, that AD provides for revising the aircraft flight
manual to include new limitations for instrument landing system
approaches. That AD also requires an inspection to determine whether
certain other modifications have been done on the NRM; and doing
related investigative, corrective, and other specified actions, as
applicable; as well as further modifications to address additional
anomalies. This AD extends the compliance time for a certain inspection
and associated actions. This AD also revises the applicability to
include additional affected INUs. This AD results from reports
indicating that erroneous localizer and glideslope indications have
occurred on certain aircraft equipped with the subject INUs. We are
issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has accurate localizer
and glideslope deviation indications. An erroneous localizer or
glideslope deviation indication could lead to the aircraft making an
approach off the localizer, which could result in impact with an
obstacle or terrain.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 3, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of May 3, 2010.
On December 1, 2006 (71 FR 62907, October 27, 2006), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003;
and Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Honeywell Aerospace, Technical Publications and Distribution, M/S 2101-
201, P.O. Box 52170, Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2170; telephone 602-365-
5535; fax 602-365-5577; Internet https://www.honeywell.com.
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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Bui, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5339; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2006-22-05, Amendment
39-14802 (71 FR 62907, October 27, 2006). The existing AD applies to
various aircraft equipped with certain Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-
851( ) integrated navigation units (INUs). That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on May 19, 2008 (73 FR 28751). That NPRM proposed
to continue to provide, as one alternative for compliance, a one-time
inspection to determine whether a certain modification has been
installed on the Honeywell Primus II NV-850 navigation receiver module
(NRM), which is part of the INU. In lieu of accomplishing this
inspection, and for aircraft found to have an affected NRM, that NPRM
proposed to continue to provide for revising the aircraft flight manual
to include new limitations for instrument landing system approaches.
That NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection to determine
whether certain other modifications have been done on the NRM; and
doing related investigative, corrective, and other specified actions,
as applicable; as well as further modifications to address additional
anomalies. That NPRM also proposed to extend the compliance time for a
certain inspection and associated actions and to revise the
applicability to include additional affected INUs.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
received on the NPRM.
Request for Credit for Actions Performed in Compliance With Previous
Service Information
Two commenters, ExpressJet Airlines and Honeywell, request that
credit be given for actions performed in compliance with previous
service information.
ExpressJet Airlines states that paragraph (l) of the NPRM calls for
an inspection on any INU that is not identified in Table 2 of the NPRM.
However, the NPRM does not take into account the units which have
already been driven to Mod T status by Honeywell Service Bulletin
7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004. ExpressJet requests that
compliance with Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037 be
considered as an alternative to the inspections required in paragraph
(l) of the NPRM.
Honeywell also commented on the same issue. Honeywell states that
it is concerned that many airplanes have been inspected and verified to
be compliant with AD 2006-22-05. Honeywell asks the FAA to clarify
whether the intent of the NPRM was to require that all affected
operators re-inspect their airplanes. Honeywell also asks if the FAA
can make a note under the compliance section to advise operators who
actually complied with AD 2006-22-05 and verified their radios have
modification AS and the new part number installed that they were
already compliant with the new AD.
We agree to provide clarification for both ExpressJet Airlines' and
Honeywell's comments. Paragraph (l) of this AD applies only to any INUs
that are not listed in Table 2 of this AD (which is the same list as
Table 1 of AD 2006-22-05). In addition, if operators have previously
inspected INUs that are not listed in Table 2 and have accomplished the
applicable actions specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, then those
operators are already in compliance with paragraph (l) of this AD.
According to paragraph (e) of this AD, the actions are required within
the specified compliance time, unless already accomplished. Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037 only addresses the localizer fix.
However, this AD requires that the glide slope be fixed in addition to
the localizer. We will not consider compliance with Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-0037 as an alternative to the inspections required
in paragraph (l) of the NPRM. No changes have been made to the final
rule.
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Request To Remove Reference to Specific Revision of Service Information
Honeywell requests that the FAA remove the reference to Revision 1,
dated January 21, 2003, of the Honeywell Technical Newsletter (TNL)
A23-3850-001 and simply reference the ``current revision.'' The TNL is
currently at Revision 6. Based on the release of this new AD, Honeywell
states that it plans to update the TNL with current information and
clarify how to interpret the AD. Honeywell states that it cannot
release the update until the new AD is released.
We disagree with Honeywell's request to refer to the ``current
revision'' of the TNL. The NPRM did not require the Honeywell TNL, but
did require Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated
July 11, 2003; and Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated
July 8, 2004; as the appropriate sources of service information to
accomplish the required actions in this AD. Honeywell provided the TNL
as a tool to communicate with its customers regarding this technical
issue. We included the TNL in Note 3 of the NPRM for reference only. To
avoid confusion, we have removed Note 3 of the NPRM, which referred to
this TNL.
Request To Revise Paragraph (j) of the NPRM
Honeywell recommends wording changes to paragraph (j) of the NPRM
to remove the sentence ``If Mod T is installed, no further action is
required by this paragraph.''
We agree to remove the sentence ``If Mod T is installed, no further
action is required by this paragraph'' from paragraph (j) of the NPRM.
Although Honeywell provides no justification for this wording change,
we agree that making this change provides further clarification. Doing
Mod T repairs only the localizer in accordance with Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004. However, the intent of
this AD is to require that the glide slope and the localizer be
serviced. Doing Mod T repairs the localizer in accordance with
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004. The
glide slope is addressed by accomplishing the actions in Honeywell
Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0034, dated February 28, 2003.
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003,
does not address the localizer; it provides instructions for changing
the part number after the glide slope is repaired. The glide slope and
the localizer repairs are accomplished independent from each other in
different Honeywell service bulletins.
Therefore, we have revised paragraph (j) of this AD by adding the
text ``* * * (which relates to the glide slope fix) * * *'' to the
sentence that begins ``If Mod L, N, P, or R is installed * * *'' and
adding ``if Mod T is not installed (which relates to the localizer
fix), within 30 months after December 1, 2006, do all applicable
related investigative, corrective, and other specified actions in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions * * *'' in that same
sentence (before ``Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated
July 8, 2004''). We made this change to clarify that Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004, addresses the localizer
fix. This change does not increase the scope of this AD.
Request To Include Additional Service Information
Honeywell requests that we add Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510134-34-A0017, dated July 11, 2003, to Table 1 in the NPRM.
We agree to include Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510134-34-
A0017, dated July 11, 2003, in Table 1 of this final rule to maintain
consistency because the other service bulletins included in Table 1 of
this AD were issued in pairs. Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-
34-A0034, dated February 28, 2003, was paired with Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510134-34-A0016, Revision 001, dated March 4, 2003.
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004, was
paired with Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510134-34-0018, dated July 8,
2004. Adding Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510134-A0017, does not
change any requirements of this AD, because Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510134-34-A0017 is a prerequisite to Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003, and Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035 refers to Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510134-34-A0017.
We contacted Honeywell for more information about the technical
content of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510134-34-A0017, dated
July 11, 2003. Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated
July 11, 2003, references Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510134-34-
A0017, dated July 11, 2003, as a source of service information on the
new part numbers assigned after performing Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-A0034, dated February 28, 2003. We have added
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510134-34-A0017, dated July 11, 2003,
to Table 1 of this AD. This does not increase the financial burden on
operators, nor does it increase the scope of the AD.
Request To Add Part Numbers
Honeywell requests that we revise paragraph (l) of the NPRM to list
part numbers 7510134-611, -631, -701, and -731; which are parts of the
Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) INU after modification; to the
inspection to determine whether Mod L, N, P, R, or T is installed.
We agree to provide clarification. We have revised paragraphs (l),
(l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD to specify the NRM part numbers
7510134-611, -631, -701, and -731 instead of the modification level.
Paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD correctly specify which
combination of part number and modification level meets the technical
requirements of the modification. We have determined that these changes
will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase
the scope of the AD.
Explanation of Changes to This AD
We have changed the product identification line in the body of this
AD to specify the design approval holder of the affected appliance
rather than ``various aircraft.''
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been received, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Explanation of Change to Costs of Compliance
After the NPRM was issued, we reviewed the figures we have used
over the past several years to calculate AD costs to operators. To
account for various inflationary costs in the airline industry, we find
it necessary to increase the labor rate used in these calculations from
$80 per work hour to $85 per work hour. The cost impact information,
below, reflects this increase in the specified hourly labor rate.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 3,063 aircraft of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to
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comply with this AD. The manufacturer states that it will supply
required parts to existing customers at no cost.
Estimated Costs
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Average
Action Work hours labor rate Parts Cost per Number of U.S.-registered Fleet cost
per hour aircraft aircraft
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Inspection for NRM modification level.. 1 $85 $0 $85 Up to 1,500............... Up to $127,500.
AFM revision........................... 1 85 0 85 Up to 1,500............... Up to 127,500.
Modification (to Mod T configuration).. 1 85 0 85 Up to 1,500............... Up to 127,500.
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The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the proposed actions
specified in this final rule, and that no operator would accomplish
those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted. We have been
advised, however, that the actions have already been done on some
affected airplanes. Therefore, the future economic cost impact of this
rule on U.S. operators is expected to be less than the cost impact
figures indicated above.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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
removing amendment 39-14802 (71 FR 62907, October 27, 2006) and by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2010-07-02 Honeywell, Inc.: Amendment 39-16246. Docket No. FAA-2008-
0556; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-028-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective May 3, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-22-05, Amendment 39-14802.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to various aircraft, certificated in any
category, equipped with any Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( )
integrated navigation units (INUs) identified in a service bulletin
identified in Table 1 of this AD. The aircraft include, but are not
limited to, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101
airplanes; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes; Bombardier Model
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 variant) airplanes; Cessna Model 560, 560XL, and
650 airplanes; Dassault-Aviation Model Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes;
328 Support Services GmbH (Dornier) Model 328-100 and -300
airplanes; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model
EMB-135 airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR,
-145MP, and -145EP airplanes; Learjet Model 45 airplanes; Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation Model Hawker 800XP and Hawker 1000 airplanes;
and Sikorsky Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C aircraft.
Table 1--Service Bulletins Affected by This AD
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INUs listed in Honeywell-- Revision-- Dated--
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(1) Alert Service Bulletin 001............ March 4, 2003.
7510134-34-A0016.
(2) Alert Service Bulletin Original....... July 11, 2003.
7510134-34-A0017.
(3) Service Bulletin 7510134- Original....... July 8, 2004.
34-0018.
(4) Alert Service Bulletin Original....... February 28, 2003.
7510100-34-A0034.
(5) Alert Service Bulletin Original....... July 11, 2003.
7510100-34-A0035.
(6) Service Bulletin 7510100- Original....... July 8, 2004.
34-0037.
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Note 1: This AD applies to Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851(
) INUs installed on any aircraft, regardless of whether the aircraft
has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area
subject to the requirements of this AD. For aircraft that have been
modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the
requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with
paragraph (o) of this AD. The request should include an assessment
of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the
unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition
has not been eliminated, the request should include specific
proposed actions to address it.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports indicating that erroneous
localizer and glideslope indications have occurred on certain
aircraft equipped with the subject INUs. We are issuing this AD to
ensure that the flightcrew has accurate localizer and glideslope
deviation indications. An erroneous localizer or glideslope
deviation indication could lead to the aircraft making an approach
off the localizer, which could result in impact with an obstacle or
terrain.
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 Certain Requirements of AD 2006-22-05
Compliance Time for Action
(f) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this AD: Within 5 days
after March 11, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-04-06, Amendment
39-13054, which was superseded by AD 2006-22-05), accomplish the
requirements of either paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD. After
December 1, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-22-05), only
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with this paragraph.
Table 2--INUs Identified in AD 2006-22-05
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P/N 7510100-811 through 7510100-814
inclusive.
P/N 7510100-831 through 7510100-834
inclusive.
P/N 7510100-901 through 7510100-904
inclusive.
P/N 7510100-911 through 7510100-914
inclusive.
P/N 7510100-921 through 7510100-924
inclusive.
P/N 7510100-931 through 7510100-934
inclusive.
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Inspection To Determine Part Number
(g) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this AD: Perform a one-
time general visual inspection of the modification plate for the
Honeywell Primus II NV-850 Navigation Receiver Module (NRM); part
number 7510134-811, -831, -901, or -931; which is part of the
Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) INU; to determine if Mod L
has been installed. The modification plate is located on the bottom
of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) INU, is labeled NV-
850, and contains the part number and serial number for the
Honeywell Primus II NV-850 NRM. If Mod T is installed, the letter
will be blacked out. The Honeywell service bulletins listed in Table
1 of this AD are acceptable sources of service information for the
inspection required by this paragraph.
(1) If Mod L is installed, before further flight, do paragraph
(h) or (j) of this AD. After December 1, 2006, only accomplishment
of paragraph (j) is acceptable for compliance with this paragraph.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual
inspection is defined as: ``A visual examination of an interior or
exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage,
failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from
within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be
necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the
inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting,
flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of
access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be
required to gain proximity to the area being checked.''
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(h) For aircraft having an INU identified in Table 2 of this AD:
Revise the Limitations section of the AFM to include the following
statements (which may be accomplished by inserting a copy of the AD
into the AFM):
``FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
When crossing the Outer Marker on glideslope, the altitude must
be verified with the value on the published procedure.
For aircraft with a single operating glideslope receiver, the
approach may be flown using normal procedures no lower than
Localizer Only Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA).
For aircraft with two operating glideslope receivers, the
aircraft may be flown to the published minimums for the approach
using normal procedures if both glideslope receivers are tuned to
the approach and both crew members are monitoring the approach using
independent data and displays.''
Parts Installation
(i) For aircraft having an INU identified in Table 2 of this AD:
As of March 11, 2003, no person may install a Honeywell Primus II
NV-850 NRM on which Mod L has been installed, on the Honeywell
Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) INU of any aircraft, unless paragraph
(h) or (j) of this AD is accomplished. As of December 1, 2006, only
accomplishment of paragraph (j) is acceptable for compliance with
this paragraph.
Inspection To Determine Modification Level of NRM
(j) For any INU identified in Table 2 of this AD on which Mod L
was found to be installed during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, or for aircraft on which paragraph (h) of
this AD was accomplished: Within 30 months after December 1, 2006,
do an inspection of the modification plate on the Honeywell Primus
II NV-850 NRM; part number 7510134-811, -831, -901, or -931; which
is part of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) INU; to
determine if Mod L, N, P, R, or T is installed. The modification
plate located on the bottom of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-
851( ) INU is labeled NV-850, and contains the part number and
serial number for the Honeywell Primus II NV-850 NRM. If Mod L, N,
P, R, or T is installed, the corresponding letter on the
modification plate will be blacked out. Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004; are acceptable
sources of service information for this inspection. If Mod L, N, P,
or R is installed (which relates to the glide slope fix), within 30
months after December 1, 2006, do all applicable related
investigative, corrective, and other specified actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Alert
Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and if Mod T
is not installed (which relates to the localizer fix), within 30
months after December 1, 2006, do all applicable related
investigative, corrective, and other specified actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004; to ensure that the NRM
is at the Mod T configuration. Once the actions in this paragraph
are completed, the AFM revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD
may be removed from the AFM.
(k) If the inspection specified in paragraph (j) of this AD is
done within the compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of this
AD, paragraph (g) of this AD does not need to be done.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection To Determine Mod Level
(l) For any INU that is not identified in Table 2 of this AD:
Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-
time general visual inspection of the modification plate for the
Honeywell Primus II NV-850 Navigation Receiver Module (NRM); part
number 7510134-611, -631, -701, -731, 811, -831, -901, or -931;
which is part of the Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850()/-851() INU; to
determine whether Mod L, N, P, R, or T is installed. The
modification plate located on the bottom of the Honeywell Primus II
RNZ-850()/-851() INU is labeled NV-850, and contains the part number
and serial number for the Honeywell Primus II NV-850 NRM. If Mod L,
N, P, R, or T is installed, the corresponding letter on the
modification plate will be blacked out. Honeywell Alert Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and Honeywell
Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004; are acceptable
sources of service information for this inspection.
(1) If the NRM is part number 7510134-611, -631, -701, or -731,
and has Mod T
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installed: No further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) If the NRM is part number 7510134-611, -631, -701, or -731,
and Mod T is not installed, within 30 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do all applicable related investigative,
corrective, and other specified actions, in accordance with the
accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-
34-0037, dated July 8, 2004; to ensure that the NRM is at the Mod T
configuration.
(3) If the NRM is part number 7510134-811, -831, -901, or -931:
Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable related investigative, corrective, and other specified
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11,
2003; and Honeywell Service Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8,
2004; to ensure that the NRM part number has been updated to
7510134-611, -631, -701, -731 configuration and Mod T has been
installed.
Parts Installation
(m) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850()/-851() INU that contains a NV-850 NRM
part number 7510134-811, -831, -901, or -931; or part number
7510134-611, -631, -701, or -731, that does not have Mod T
installed, unless paragraph (l) is accomplished.
No Report
(n) Where Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 7510100-34-A0035,
dated July 11, 2003 (or any of the related service information
referenced therein), specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(o)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Daniel Bui, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone
(562) 627-5339; fax (562) 627-5210.
(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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of
this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only the first page of these
documents specifies the revision level of the document; no other
page contains this information.)
Table 3--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Honeywell-- Revision-- Dated--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alert Service Bulletin 001............ March 4, 2003.
7510134-34-A0016
Alert Service Bulletin Original....... July 11, 2003.
7510134-34-A0017
Alert Service Bulletin Original....... February 28, 2003.
7510100-34-A0034
Alert Service Bulletin Original....... July 11, 2003.
7510100-34-A0035
Service Bulletin 7510100-34- Original....... July 8, 2004.
0037
Service Bulletin 7510134-34- Original....... July 8, 2004.
0018
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 4 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 4--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Honeywell-- Revision-- Dated--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alert Service Bulletin 001............ March 4, 2003.
7510134-34-A0016
Alert Service Bulletin Original....... July 11, 2003.
7510134-34-A0017
Alert Service Bulletin Original....... February 28, 2003.
7510100-34-A0034
Service Bulletin 7510134-34- Original....... July 8, 2004.
0018
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(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin
7510100-34-A0035, dated July 11, 2003; and Honeywell Service
Bulletin 7510100-34-0037, dated July 8, 2004; on December 1, 2006
(71 FR 62907, October 27, 2006).
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Honeywell Technical Operations Center, 1944 East Sky Harbor Circle,
Phoenix, AZ 85034-3442; telephone (US & Canada) 800-601-3099,
(International) 602-365-3099; Internet https://www.honeywell.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 17, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-6547 Filed 3-26-10; 8:45 am]
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