Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Airplanes, 36089-36091 [2013-14247]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2013 / Rules and Regulations mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES the airplane or its occupants, or it meets the requirement of § 25.1309(b). 7. It must be shown that the inflatable lapbelt will not impede rapid egress of occupants 10 seconds after its deployment. 8. The system must be protected from lightning and high intensity radiomagnetic fields (HIRF). The threats specified in existing regulations regarding lightning, § 25.1316, and existing HIRF special conditions for the Boeing Model 717–200 series airplanes, Special Conditions No. 25–ANM–60, are incorporated by reference for the purpose of measuring lightning and HIRF protection. 9. Inflatable lapbelts, once deployed, must not adversely affect the emergency lighting system (e.g., block proximity lights to the extent that the lights no longer meet their intended function). 10. The inflatable lapbelt must function properly after loss of normal aircraft electrical power, and after a transverse separation of the fuselage at the most critical location. A separation at the location of the lapbelt does not have to be considered. 11. It must be shown that the inflatable lapbelt will not release hazardous quantities of gas or particulate matter into the cabin. 12. The inflatable lapbelt installation must be protected from the effects of fire such that no hazard to occupants will result. 13. There must be a means for a crew member to verify the integrity of the inflatable lapbelt activation system prior to each flight, or it must be demonstrated to reliably operate between inspection intervals. The FAA considers the loss of the airbag system deployment function alone (i.e., independent of the conditional event that requires the airbag system deployment) to be a major failure condition. 14. The inflatable material may not have an average burn rate of greater than 2.5 inches/minute when tested using the horizontal flammability test as defined in 14 CFR part 25, appendix F, part I, paragraph (b)(5). Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–14322 Filed 6–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:01 Jun 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0462; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–092–AD; Amendment 39–17476; AD 2013–11–16] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Airplanes We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model BAe.125 Series 800A (including C–29A and U– 125), and 800B airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 (including variant U–125A) and 800XP airplanes modified in accordance with a certain winglet supplemental type certificate. This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) and installing placards on the instrument panel. This AD was prompted by reports of several instances of severe vibration and wing/aileron oscillations. We are issuing this AD to prevent vibration and wing/aileron oscillations, which could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and in-flight breakup. DATES: This AD is effective July 2, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of July 2, 2013. We must receive comments on this AD by August 1, 2013. 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Aviation Partners Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108; telephone 800–946–4538; email info@aviationpartners.com; Internet https://www.aviationpartners.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Examining the AD Docket Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: 36089 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 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–6426; fax: (425) 917–6590; email: kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received reports of several instances of severe vibration and wing/ aileron oscillation due to lack of sufficient flutter margin with winglets installed. This condition, if not corrected, could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and inflight breakup. Relevant Service Information We reviewed Aviation Partners Service Bulletin SBH–13–001, Revision A, dated May 3, 2013. The service information describes procedures for revising the Limitations section of the AFM to include an altitude restriction, and installing placards on the instrument panel. FAA’s Determination We are issuing 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. E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1 36090 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2013 / Rules and Regulations AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. Aviation Partners Inc. is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we may consider additional rulemaking. The modification is expected to remove the altitude restriction. FAA’s Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because severe vibration and wing/ aileron oscillations could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and in-flight breakup. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA–2013–0462 and Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–092–AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 102 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost AFM Revision ......................... Placard Installation ................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Regulatory Findings 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:01 Jun 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 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), (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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Cost per product Parts cost Sfmt 4700 $0 10 Cost on U.S. operators $85 95 $8,670 9,690 2013–11–16 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company): Amendment 39–17476; Docket No. FAA–2013–0462; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–092–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 2, 2013. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model BAe.125 Series 800A (including C–29A and U–125), and 800B airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 (including variant U–125A) and 800XP airplanes; certificated in any category; modified by Aviation Partners Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01411SE (https://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/ 0/1b3a5d9052d875c0862577a700704eb6/ $FILE/ST01411SE.pdf). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls; and Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of several instances of severe vibration and wing/aileron oscillation due to lack of sufficient flutter margin with winglets installed. We are issuing this AD to prevent vibration and wing/aileron oscillations, E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2013 / Rules and Regulations (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Limitations section of the Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the Limitations section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM and the statement inserted as required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed. (h) Installation of the Placards Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD: Install placards on the instrument panel, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation Partners Service Bulletin SBH–13–001, Revision A, dated May 3, 2013. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 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. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Aviation Partners Service Bulletin SBH– 13–001, Revision A, dated May 3, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Aviation Partners Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108; telephone 800–946–4538; email info@aviationpartners.com; Internet https:// www.aviationpartners.com. (4) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 24, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–14247 Filed 6–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– 3356; phone: (425) 917–6426; fax: (425) 917– 6590; email: kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:01 Jun 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 airplane flight manual (AFM) by inserting the text specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD adjacent to the page which states the Operational Limitations—Maximum Permissible Altitude. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0228] Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce a segment of the Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, Calumet-Saganashkee Channel on all waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal from Mile Marker 296.1 to Mile Marker 296.7 at various times on each day from June 17 through June 21, 2013. This action is necessary to protect the waterways, waterway users, and vessels from the hazards associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dispersal barriers performance testing. During any of the below listed enforcement periods, entry into, transiting, mooring, laying-up or anchoring within the enforced area of this safety zone by any person or vessel is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative. DATES: These regulations will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on each day from June 17 through June 21, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1 ER17JN13.000</GPH> which could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and in-flight breakup. 36091

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 116 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-14247]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0462; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-092-AD; 
Amendment 39-17476; AD 2013-11-16]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by 
Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model BAe.125 Series 800A (including C-29A 
and U-125), and 800B airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 (including variant 
U-125A) and 800XP airplanes modified in accordance with a certain 
winglet supplemental type certificate. This AD requires revising the 
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) and installing 
placards on the instrument panel. This AD was prompted by reports of 
several instances of severe vibration and wing/aileron oscillations. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent vibration and wing/aileron oscillations, 
which could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and 
result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the 
airplane, and in-flight breakup.

DATES: This AD is effective July 2, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of July 2, 2013.
    We must receive comments on this AD by August 1, 2013.

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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Aviation 
Partners Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108; telephone 
800-946-4538; email info@aviationpartners.com; Internet https://www.aviationpartners.com. You may review copies of the referenced 
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace 
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
phone: (425) 917-6426; fax: (425) 917-6590; email: 
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We have received reports of several instances of severe vibration 
and wing/aileron oscillation due to lack of sufficient flutter margin 
with winglets installed. This condition, if not corrected, could cause 
structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of 
integrity of the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and in-flight 
breakup.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Aviation Partners Service Bulletin SBH-13-001, Revision 
A, dated May 3, 2013. The service information describes procedures for 
revising the Limitations section of the AFM to include an altitude 
restriction, and installing placards on the instrument panel.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing 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.

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AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service 
information described previously.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. Aviation Partners Inc. is 
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe 
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, 
approved, and available, we may consider additional rulemaking. The 
modification is expected to remove the altitude restriction.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
severe vibration and wing/aileron oscillations could cause structural 
damage or lead to divergent flutter, and result in loss of integrity of 
the wing, loss of control of the airplane, and in-flight breakup. 
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment 
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2013-0462 and 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-092-AD at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 102 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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AFM Revision.......................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               $0             $85          $8,670
                                      = $85.
Placard Installation...............  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               10              95           9,690
                                      = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    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),
    (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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

2013-11-16 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company): Amendment 39-17476; 
Docket No. FAA-2013-0462; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-092-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 2, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model 
BAe.125 Series 800A (including C-29A and U-125), and 800B airplanes; 
and Model Hawker 800 (including variant U-125A) and 800XP airplanes; 
certificated in any category; modified by Aviation Partners Inc. 
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01411SE (https://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory--and--Guidance--Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
1b3a5d9052d875c0862577a700704eb6/$FILE/ST01411SE.pdf).

 (d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls; and Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of several instances of severe 
vibration and wing/aileron oscillation due to lack of sufficient 
flutter margin with winglets installed. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent vibration and wing/aileron oscillations,

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which could cause structural damage or lead to divergent flutter, 
and result in loss of integrity of the wing, loss of control of the 
airplane, and in-flight breakup.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual

    Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) by inserting 
the text specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD adjacent 
to the page which states the Operational Limitations--Maximum 
Permissible Altitude.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17JN13.000


    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: When a statement identical 
to that in paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the 
Limitations section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general 
revisions may be inserted into the AFM and the statement inserted as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed.

(h) Installation of the Placards

    Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD: Install 
placards on the instrument panel, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. 
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation Partners Service 
Bulletin SBH-13-001, Revision A, dated May 3, 2013.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 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-ANM-Seattle-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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
phone: (425) 917-6426; fax: (425) 917-6590; email: 
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Aviation Partners Service Bulletin SBH-13-001, Revision A, 
dated May 3, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Aviation Partners Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 
98108; telephone 800-946-4538; email info@aviationpartners.com; 
Internet https://www.aviationpartners.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 24, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-14247 Filed 6-14-13; 8:45 am]
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