Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate No. A00010WI Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model 390 Airplanes, 52235-52238 [2010-20490]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 25, 2010 / Rules and Regulations (i) Prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total flight hours. (ii) Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. Note 3: The actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD may be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier TR 2A–43, dated May 7, 2008, into Appendix A—Certification Maintenance Requirements of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM. When this Bombardier TR has been included in general revisions of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM, the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR may be removed from the MRM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in Bombardier CL–600– 2B19 TR 2A–43, dated May 7, 2008. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York, 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516– 794–5531. 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. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, 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 and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. (4) Special Flight Permits: We are not allowing special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199). Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2009–36, dated September 2, 2009; Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR 2A–43, dated May 7, 2008, to Appendix A— Certification Maintenance Requirements of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM; and Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/178–1, dated VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 March 8, 2010, to the Canadair Regional Jet AFM CSP A–012; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 2A–43, dated May 7, 2008, to Appendix A—Certification Maintenance Requirements of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual; and Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/ 178–1, dated March 8, 2010, to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual CSP A– 012; 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 ˆ this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´ Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– 855–7401; e-mail thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https:// www.bombardier.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. (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 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 August 12, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–20487 Filed 8–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 52235 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 390 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect for installation of certain serial number (S/N) starter generators and replace the starter generator if one with an affected serial number is found. This AD results from reports that starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials may have been installed on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace starter generators with defective armature insulating materials. This condition could result in the loss of operation of one or both starter generators with consequent loss of all non battery electrical power. DATES: This AD becomes effective on September 29, 2010. On September 29, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67201; telephone: (316) 676–5034; fax: (316) 676–6614; Internet: https:// www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/ service_support/pubs/. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. The docket number is FAA–2010–0523; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–018–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–4174; fax: (316) 946–4107; e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 14 CFR Part 39 Discussion [Docket No. FAA–2010–0523; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–018–AD; Amendment 39–16407; AD 2010–17–15] On May 14, 2010, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to certain serial number starter generators where deficient armature insulating materials may have been installed on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 390 airplanes. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on May 21, 2010 (FR 75 28506). The NPRM proposed to detect and replace starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials. This condition could result in the loss of operation of one or both starter RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate No. A00010WI Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model 390 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1 52236 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 25, 2010 / Rules and Regulations generators with consequent loss of all non battery electrical power. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections: • are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and • do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 213 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the inspection: Total cost per airplane Labor cost Parts cost .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ........................................ Not applicable ........................................................ We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of $42.50 $9,052.50 determining the number of airplanes that may need this replacement: Total cost per airplane Labor cost Parts cost 10 work-hours (5 work-hours per side) × $85 per hour = $850 .............. $4,069 per side = $8,138 ................................................. 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 AD. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES Total cost on U.S. operators 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2010–0523; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–018–AD’’ in your request. 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; Adoption of the Amendment VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: ■ PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 39.13 $8,988 [Amended] 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: ■ 2010–17–15 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate No. A00010WI Previously Held By Raytheon Aircraft Company): Amendment 39– 16407; Docket No. FAA–2010–0523; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–018–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective on September 29, 2010. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model 390 airplanes, serial numbers RB–4 through RB–257, RB– 259 through RB–265, RB–268, and RB–269, that are certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 24: Electric Power. Unsafe Condition (e) This AD results from reports that starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials may have been installed on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials. This condition could result in the loss of operation of one or both starter generators with consequent loss of all non-battery electrical power. Compliance (f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 25, 2010 / Rules and Regulations 52237 Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect both starter generators for a starter generator with an affected serial number. Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after September 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD). (2) If only one suspect starter generator with an affected serial number is found on the airplane during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, replace the starter generator. Replace the starter generator at whichever of the following times occurs first after the inspection where the affected starter generator is found: (i) Within the next 200 hours TIS; (ii) The next scheduled inspection; or (iii) Within the next 6 months. Replace one starter generator within the next 25 hours TIS after the inspection where the affected starter generator was found. Replace the second starter generator at whichever of the following times occurs first after the inspection where the affected starter generator is found: (A) Within the next 200 hours TIS; (B) The next scheduled inspection; or (C) Within the next 6 months. Within 10 days after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24–3963, dated May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin—Number: 2009–0414, dated April 2009. Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24–3963, dated May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin—Number: 2009–0414, dated April 2009. (3) If two starter generators with an affected serial number are found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, replace both starter generators. (4) Use the form (Figure 1 of this AD) to report the results of the inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection requirements contained in this regulation under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24–3963, dated May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin—Number: 2009–0414, dated April 2009. Send the report to the FAA at the address specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. FAA–2010–0523 INSPECTION REPORT (If the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD was done before September 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), this report does not need to be completed and returned to the Wichita ACO) Airplane Model Airplane Serial Number Airplane Tachometer Hours at Time of Inspection Right Hand Starter Generator serial number Left Hand Starter Generator serial number Does the RH Starter Generator fall within the suspect lot? No If yes, replace and document replacement starter generator serial number. Does the LH Starter Generator fall within the suspect lot? No If yes, replace and document replacement starter generator serial number. If both Starter Generators serial numbers fell within the suspect lot, was only one Starter Generator replaced? No If yes, describe and document which starter generator needs to be replaced. Were any other discrepancies noticed during the inspection? mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES Send report to: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, KS 67209, fax: (316) 946–4107, e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov. Figure 1 Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, Wichita 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: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– 4174; fax: (316) 946–4107; e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24–3963, dated May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin— Number: 2009–0414, dated April 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1 52238 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 25, 2010 / Rules and Regulations (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 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67201; telephone: (316) 676–5034; fax: (316) 676–6614; Internet: https:// www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/ pubs/. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329–3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on August 10, 2010. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–20490 Filed 8–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0799; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–157–AD; Amendment 39–16414; AD 2010–18–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This 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: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: It has been found the possibility of right hand (RH) engine compressor stall after the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) becomes the active bleed source for the left side. 17:51 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 * * * * * This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. This AD becomes effective September 9, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in the AD as of September 9, 2010. We must receive comments on this AD by October 12, 2010. DATES: 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: Examining the AD Docket AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 The most critical condition identified is: —Both engines close to idle (e.g.: descent phase); and —APU running; and —APU bleed button pushed in. In this condition, if the left hand (LH) engine fails, the APU bleed valve and the crossbleed valve may be both in the open position for a few seconds, [which] may lead to a backpressure in RH engine depending on APU bleed pressure. Such backpressure may cause an RH engine compressor stall, culminating in a dual engine failure. 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 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: Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2768; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Discussion ˆ The Agencia Nacional de Aviacao ¸˜ Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directives 2010–07–02 and 2010–07–03, both effective July 31, 2010 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: It has been found the possibility of right hand (RH) engine compressor stall after the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) becomes the active bleed source for the left side. The most critical condition identified is: —Both engines close to idle (e.g.: descent phase); and —APU running; and —APU bleed button pushed in. In this condition, if the left hand (LH) engine fails, the APU bleed valve and the crossbleed valve may be both in the open position for a few seconds, [which] may lead to a backpressure in RH engine depending on APU bleed pressure. Such backpressure may cause an RH engine compressor stall, culminating in a dual engine failure. * * * * * The corrective action includes revising the Limitations sections of the applicable airplane flight manual to inform operators about the possibility of having an engine stall after the APU becomes the active bleed source for the left side and to specify the condition where APU bleed must not be used. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. If final action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then. Relevant Service Information EMBRAER has issued Operational Bulletin 170–001/09, Revision 1, dated February 10, 2010, applicable to both Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52235-52238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20490]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0523; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-018-AD; 
Amendment 39-16407; AD 2010-17-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate No. A00010WI Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) 
Model 390 Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 390 airplanes. This AD requires you 
to inspect for installation of certain serial number (S/N) starter 
generators and replace the starter generator if one with an affected 
serial number is found. This AD results from reports that starter 
generators with deficient armature insulating materials may have been 
installed on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
replace starter generators with defective armature insulating 
materials. This condition could result in the loss of operation of one 
or both starter generators with consequent loss of all non battery 
electrical power.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on September 29, 2010.
    On September 29, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register 
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed 
in this AD.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 
67201; telephone: (316) 676-5034; fax: (316) 676-6614; Internet: 
https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs/.
    To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov. The docket number is FAA-2010-0523; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-018-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4174; fax: (316) 946-
4107; e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On May 14, 2010, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that 
would apply to certain serial number starter generators where deficient 
armature insulating materials may have been installed on Hawker 
Beechcraft Corporation Model 390 airplanes. This proposal was published 
in the Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on 
May 21, 2010 (FR 75 28506). The NPRM proposed to detect and replace 
starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials. This 
condition could result in the loss of operation of one or both starter

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generators with consequent loss of all non battery electrical power.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that 
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed 
except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these 
minor corrections:
     are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 213 airplanes in the U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to do the inspection:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 Total cost   Total cost
          Labor cost              Parts cost        per        on U.S.
                                                  airplane    operators
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.5 work-hour x $85 per hour =  Not applicable.       $42.50    $9,052.50
 $42.50.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this 
replacement:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Total cost
             Labor cost                    Parts cost            per
                                                               airplane
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10 work-hours (5 work-hours per      $4,069 per side =            $8,988
 side) x $85 per hour = $850.         $8,138.
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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 AD.

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 the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and 
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed 
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a 
request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket 
No. FAA-2010-0523; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-018-AD'' in your 
request.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2010-17-15 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate No. 
A00010WI Previously Held By Raytheon Aircraft Company): Amendment 
39-16407; Docket No. FAA-2010-0523; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-
018-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective on September 29, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model 390 airplanes, serial numbers RB-4 
through RB-257, RB-259 through RB-265, RB-268, and RB-269, that are 
certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 24: Electric 
Power.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from reports that starter generators with 
deficient armature insulating materials may have been installed on 
certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace 
starter generators with deficient armature insulating materials. 
This condition could result in the loss of operation of one or both 
starter generators with consequent loss of all non-battery 
electrical power.

Compliance

    (f) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless 
already done:

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               Actions                             Compliance                            Procedures
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(1) Inspect both starter generators   Within the next 25 hours time-in-     Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory
 for a starter generator with an       service (TIS) after September 29,     Service Bulletin SB 24-3963, dated
 affected serial number.               2010 (the effective date of this      May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced
                                       AD).                                  Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service
                                                                             Bulletin--Number: 2009-0414, dated
                                                                             April 2009.
(2) If only one suspect starter       Replace the starter generator at      Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory
 generator with an affected serial     whichever of the following times      Service Bulletin SB 24-3963, dated
 number is found on the airplane       occurs first after the inspection     May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced
 during the inspection required in     where the affected starter            Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service
 paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,          generator is found:                   Bulletin--Number: 2009-0414, dated
 replace the starter generator.       (i) Within the next 200 hours TIS;     April 2009.
                                      (ii) The next scheduled inspection;
                                       or
                                      (iii) Within the next 6 months.
(3) If two starter generators with    Replace one starter generator within  Follow Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory
 an affected serial number are found   the next 25 hours TIS after the       Service Bulletin SB 24-3963, dated
 during the inspection required in     inspection where the affected         May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced
 paragraph (f)(1) of this AD,          starter generator was found.          Industries, Inc. Mandatory Service
 replace both starter generators.      Replace the second starter            Bulletin--Number: 2009-0414, dated
                                       generator at whichever of the         April 2009.
                                       following times occurs first after
                                       the inspection where the affected
                                       starter generator is found:
                                      (A) Within the next 200 hours TIS;
                                      (B) The next scheduled inspection;
                                       or
                                      (C) Within the next 6 months.
(4) Use the form (Figure 1 of this    Within 10 days after the inspection   Send the report to the FAA at the
 AD) to report the results of the      required in paragraph (f)(1) of       address specified in paragraph (g)
 inspections required in paragraph     this AD.                              of this AD.
 (f)(1) of this AD. The Office of
 Management and Budget (OMB)
 approved the information collection
 requirements contained in this
 regulation under the provisions of
 the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980
 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and
 assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
 0056.
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                                         FAA-2010-0523 INSPECTION REPORT
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  (If the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD was done before September 29, 2010 (the effective
          date of this AD), this report does not need to be completed and returned to the Wichita ACO)
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Airplane Model
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Airplane Serial Number
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Airplane Tachometer Hours at Time of
 Inspection
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Right Hand Starter Generator serial number
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Left Hand Starter Generator serial number
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Does the RH Starter Generator fall within the  No                  If yes, replace and document replacement
 suspect lot?                                                       starter generator serial number.
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Does the LH Starter Generator fall within the  No                  If yes, replace and document replacement
 suspect lot?                                                       starter generator serial number.
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If both Starter Generators serial numbers      No                  If yes, describe and document which starter
 fell within the suspect lot, was only one                          generator needs to be replaced.
 Starter Generator replaced?
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Were any other discrepancies noticed during
 the inspection?
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  Send report to: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport
            Road, Room 100, Wichita, KS 67209, fax: (316) 946-4107, e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov.
                                                    Figure 1
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g) The Manager, Wichita 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: Kevin Schwemmer, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-
4174; fax: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: kevin.schwemmer@faa.gov. 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.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (h) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 
24-3963, dated May 2009; and AMETEK Advanced Industries, Inc. 
Mandatory Service Bulletin--Number: 2009-0414, dated April 2009, to 
do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies 
otherwise.

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    (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 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 
67201; telephone: (316) 676-5034; fax: (316) 676-6614; Internet: 
https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs/.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the 
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on August 10, 2010.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.

[FR Doc. 2010-20490 Filed 8-24-10; 8:45 am]
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