Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes, 47568-47570 [2012-19541]

Download as PDF 47568 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 154 / Thursday, August 9, 2012 / Proposed Rules Revision 1, dated October 12, 2006: Hydraulic hose, part number AS115– 06K0274, is an option to part number AS115–06D0274. (6) Steps 3.B.16 and 3.B.17 of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–51A0027, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–51A0028, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2006; are not required by this AD. (7) Where Note (d) of Figure 8 of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–51A0027, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–51A0028, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2006; specifies to ‘‘install collars on the upper surface of the gutter,’’ this AD requires that operators install these bolts with the bolt heads either up or down provided that the bolt head direction prevents interference between the collars and the hydraulic lines. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (l) Optional Replacement—Pressure Seal Assemblies For Group 1, Configuration 3–4 airplanes; Group 2, Configuration 2–3 airplanes; Group 3 airplanes; and Group 4, Configuration 3–4 airplanes; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27A0224, Revision 1, dated December 16, 2011: Replacing the two existing pressure seal assemblies for the left elevator control cables at the aft pressure bulkhead, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27A0224, Revision 1, dated December 16, 2011, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (m) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraph (m)(1)(i) or (m)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) For Model 767–200, –300, and –300F series airplanes: Boeing Service Bulletin 767– 27–0204, dated January 27, 2005; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27–0204, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2009. (ii) For Model 767–400ER series airplanes: Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27–0205, dated January 27, 2005; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27–0205, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2009. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (h) and (l) of this AD, if the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A0224, dated June 23, 2011. (3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–49A0035, Revision 1, dated December 11, 2003. (4) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–51A0027, dated December 9, 2004; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–51A0028, dated December 9, 2004. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Aug 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. Federal Aviation Administration (o) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: (425) 917– 6490; fax: (425) 917–6590; email: Kelly. McGuckin@faa.gov. (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; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet. com. You may review copies of the referenced 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 31, 2012. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–19532 Filed 8–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0829; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–024–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by notification from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation that certain affected aircraft were produced with the incorrect gauge wiring installed. This proposed AD would require replacement of the incorrect gauge wiring with the correct wiring required by type design and the aircraft’s circuit protection. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. SUMMARY: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 24, 2012. DATES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, B091–A04, 10511 E. Central Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67206; telephone: 1 (800) 429–5372 or (316) 676–3140; fax: (316) 676–8027; email: tmdc@hawkerbeechcraft.com; or Internet: https:// www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/ customer_support/ technical_and_field_support/. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1 47569 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 154 / Thursday, August 9, 2012 / Proposed Rules availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Rejniak, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4128; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: richard.rejniak@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2012–0829; Directorate Identifier 2012– CE–024–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We received notification from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation that their wiring fabricators created wiring bundles with the incorrect gauge wiring for the threelight strobe system of certain Model G58 airplanes. The wire used is a smaller gauge wire than required by type design and the aircraft’s circuit protection is not adequate to protect the incorrect gauge wire. This condition, if not corrected, could result in smoke in the cockpit and the possible failure of the aircraft’s strobe light system. The failure of the wiring for the aircraft’s strobe light system could also cause potential damage to surrounding wires. Relevant Service Information We reviewed Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 33– 4053, dated February 2011. The service bulletin describes procedures for replacing the existing 20-gauge wire with a new wire of 18-gauge size, part number (P/N) M27500–18TE1T14, or equivalent. FAA’s Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 40 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Replace supply wire of the three light strobe system. 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ..... According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Aug 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 Parts cost Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 $50 Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators $1,410 $56,400 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1 47570 § 39.13 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 154 / Thursday, August 9, 2012 / Proposed Rules [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes: Docket No. FAA–2012–0829; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–024–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 24, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) TH–2218 through TH–2285, that are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by notification from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation that certain aircraft were produced with the incorrect gauge wiring installed. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Richard Rejniak, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4128; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: richard.rejniak@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, B091–A04, 10511 E. Central Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67206; telephone: 1 (800) 429–5372 or (316) 676–3140; fax: (316) 676–8027; email: tmdc@hawkerbeechcraft.com; or Internet: https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/ customer_support/ technical_and_field_support/. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 3, 2012. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–19541 Filed 8–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. Federal Aviation Administration (g) Replace Supply Wire of the Three Light Strobe System [Docket No. FAA–2012–0830; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–026–AD] Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 6 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the supply wire of the threelight strobe system. Do the replacement following Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 33–4053, dated February 2011. (h) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are permitted with the following limitation: visual flight rules (VFR) day conditions. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) 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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Aug 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 14 CFR Part 39 RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model C90GTi (King Air) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of incorrect gauge wires used in certain wiring bundles for the cockpit electrical power for backlighting and instrument panel components. This proposed AD would require replacing incorrect gauge wires in certain electrical power wiring bundles, inspecting associated wiring bundles and components for heat damage, and taking all necessary corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 24, 2012. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, 10511 E. Central Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67206; phone: (316) 676–3100 or (888) 727– 4344; fax: (316) 676–3222 or (316) 676– 3327; email: HBC_Parts@hawkerbeechcraft.com; Internet: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– 4148. ADDRESSES: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Rejniak, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4128; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: richard.rejniak@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2012–0830; Directorate Identifier 2012– CE–026–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 154 (Thursday, August 9, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47568-47570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19541]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0829; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-024-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by notification from Hawker Beechcraft 
Corporation that certain affected aircraft were produced with the 
incorrect gauge wiring installed. This proposed AD would require 
replacement of the incorrect gauge wiring with the correct wiring 
required by type design and the aircraft's circuit protection. We are 
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 24, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, B091-A04, 10511 E. Central Ave., 
Wichita, Kansas 67206; telephone: 1 (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140; 
fax: (316) 676-8027; email: tmdc@hawkerbeechcraft.com; or Internet: 
https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/customer_support/technical_and_field_support/. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the

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availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Rejniak, Aerospace Engineer, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, 
Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4128; fax: (316) 946-4107; 
email: richard.rejniak@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0829; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-024-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We received notification from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation that 
their wiring fabricators created wiring bundles with the incorrect 
gauge wiring for the three-light strobe system of certain Model G58 
airplanes. The wire used is a smaller gauge wire than required by type 
design and the aircraft's circuit protection is not adequate to protect 
the incorrect gauge wire. This condition, if not corrected, could 
result in smoke in the cockpit and the possible failure of the 
aircraft's strobe light system. The failure of the wiring for the 
aircraft's strobe light system could also cause potential damage to 
surrounding wires.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 33-
4053, dated February 2011. The service bulletin describes procedures 
for replacing the existing 20-gauge wire with a new wire of 18-gauge 
size, part number (P/N) M27500-18TE1T14, or equivalent.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 40 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replace supply wire of the three       16 work-hours x $85 per               $50          $1,410         $56,400
 light strobe system.                   hour = $1,360.
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     According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

[[Page 47570]]

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive (AD):

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes: Docket No. FAA-2012-0829; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-024-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 24, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 
airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) TH-2218 through TH-2285, that are 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by notification from Hawker Beechcraft 
Corporation that certain aircraft were produced with the incorrect 
gauge wiring installed. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Replace Supply Wire of the Three Light Strobe System

    Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the 
effective date of this AD or within the next 6 calendar months after 
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the 
supply wire of the three-light strobe system. Do the replacement 
following Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 33-
4053, dated February 2011.

(h) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits are permitted with the following 
limitation: visual flight rules (VFR) day conditions.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) 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. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in the Related Information 
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Richard Rejniak, 
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-
4128; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: richard.rejniak@faa.gov.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, B091-A04, 10511 E. Central Ave., 
Wichita, Kansas 67206; telephone: 1 (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-
3140; fax: (316) 676-8027; email: tmdc@hawkerbeechcraft.com; or 
Internet: https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/customer_support/technical_and_field_support/. You may review copies of the 
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148.


    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 3, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-19541 Filed 8-8-12; 8:45 am]
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