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(i) 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) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014.
(ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
MSB1121–144, dated July 14, 2014.
(3) For GROB Aircraft AG service
information identified in this AD, contact
Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service,
Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 TussenhausenMattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–
998–105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet:
grob-aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this 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. In
addition, you can access this service
information on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0848.
(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 Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 22, 2014.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–30489 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0771; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–006–AD; Amendment
39–18056; AD 2014–26–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft
Corporation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Beechcraft Corporation Model G58
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of fuel leaks due to fuel cells
that did not properly fit in Model G58
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
for and replacing, as necessary, certain
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fuel cells. This AD also requires
inspecting and replacing parts, as
necessary, of the left and right fuel
system installations and correcting
torques on fuel system fittings; and
prohibits future installations of certain
fuel cells. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 9,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 9, 2015.
ADDRESSES:
• For information relating to
Beechcraft Corporation Model G58
airplanes or part numbers contact:
Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316)
946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
• For information relating to Floats
and Fuel Cells, Inc. (FFC) parts
manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells
contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517; fax:
(404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@
faa.gov.
You may view this 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0771; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
• For information relating to
Beechcraft Corporation Model G58
airplanes or part numbers contact:
Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316)
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946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
• For information relating to Floats
and Fuel Cells, Inc. (FFC) parts
manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells
contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517; fax:
(404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Beechcraft Corporation
Model G58 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 7, 2014 (79 FR 60384). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of fuel
leaks due to fuel cells that did not
properly fit; improper installation of
fuel components, which may cause
loads on fuel cells and breach of fuel
cells; and improper installation of fuel
hoses and clamps, which may cause fuel
leaks in Model G58 airplanes. The
NPRM proposed to require inspecting
for and replacing, as necessary, certain
fuel cells. The NPRM also proposed to
require inspecting and replacing parts,
as necessary, of the left and right fuel
system installations and correcting
torques on fuel system fittings; and
prohibit future installations of certain
fuel cells. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 60384, October 7, 2014) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
60384, October 7, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 60384,
October 7, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 18
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection of fuel cells * ...........................
Inspection of left and right fuel system
installations **.
Inspection for proper torque on fuel system fittings ***.
12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020
30 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,550
Not Applicable ..............
Not Applicable ..............
$1,020
2,550
$5,100
28,050
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 .....
Not Applicable ..............
340
2,380
* Applies to the 5 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that may have improperly fitting fuel cells installed at production.
** Applies to the 11 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that must do Part 1 of the service information.
*** Applies to the 7 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry, listed in the service information that must do Part 2 of the service information.
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary installations/
replacements that are required based on
the results of inspections. We have no
way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these
installations/replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Replacement of left-hand (LH) leading
edge (LE) outboard fuel cell.
Replacement of right-hand (RH) LE outboard fuel cell.
Replacement of LH LE inboard fuel cell
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
Replacement of RH LE inboard fuel cell
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
Replacement of LH center fuel cell .........
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
Replacement of RH center fuel cell ........
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
Replacement of tube assembly, flex
hose, and clamps.
10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ....
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360
According to Beechcraft Corporation,
some of the costs of this 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.
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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
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$2,599 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$2,599 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$4,264 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$2,242 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$1,931 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$3,049 (includes fuel
clamp/gasket, $54).
$672 (includes LH and
blies, flex hoses, and
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.
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Cost per
product
cell, $2,545 +
$3,959
cell, $2,545 +
3,959
cell, $4,210 +
5,624
cell, $2,188 +
3,602
cell, $1,877 +
3,291
cell, $2,995 +
4,409
RH tube assemclamps).
1,522
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):
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2014–26–05 Beechcraft Corporation:
Amendment 39–18056; Docket No.
FAA–2014–0771; Directorate Identifier
2014–CE–006–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 9, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Beechcraft Corporation
Model G58 airplanes, serial numbers (SNs)
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TH–2335 through TH–2378, certificated in
any category.
(ii) FFC PMA fuel cells P/N B–2503–9/–10,
B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code: 28, Fuel.
(h) Fuel System Inspection
Certain Model G58 airplanes, as listed in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
AD, may have incorrect left and right fuel
system installations and incorrect torque on
fuel system fittings.
(1) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH–2335,
TH–2338 through TH–2348, TH–2351
through TH–2359, TH–2362 through TH–
2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 that are
already in compliance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD) or within the next 12 months after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, do the following
actions in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii),
including all subparagraphs as applicable:
(i) If any discrepancies are/were found
during the inspection of the fuel cell system
that required replacement of one of the fuel
cells, do the following actions:
(A) Review the airplane maintenance
records, Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA
Form 8130–3), or other positive form of parts
identification such as a shipping ticket,
invoice, or direct ship authority letter, to
determine if the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N
60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9,
002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58–
380003–14; or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10,
B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4.
(B) If during the check in paragraph
(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you positively identify
the replaced fuel cell(s) is not P/N 60–
921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–92003–9, 002–
920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58–380003–14;
or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or
B–2646–3/–4, go to the required action in
paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(C) If during the check in paragraph
(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you positively identify
the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60–921046–
5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 002–
920034–10, 58–380003–13, 58–380003–14; or
FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or
B–2646–3/–4, before further flight, replace
the fuel cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation
P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002–
920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or
58–380003–6, as applicable, following
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131, dated November 2013.
(D) If during the check in paragraph
(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you cannot positively
identify the P/N of the replaced fuel cell(s),
within the next 100 hours TIS after February
9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) or
within the next 12 months after February 9,
2015 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first, physically inspect
each replaced fuel cell to verify the part
number. If the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60–
921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9,
002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, 58–380003–
14; or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4,
or B–2646–3/–4, before further flight, replace
the fuel cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation
P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002–
920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or
58–380003–6, as applicable, following
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of fuel
leaks due to fuel cells that did not properly
fit in Model G58 airplanes. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct improperly
fitting fuel cells. We are also issuing this AD
to correct left and right fuel system
installations and set correct torque on fuel
system fittings for all affected airplanes,
which if not corrected, could result in
significant fuel leakage. This could lead to an
imbalance condition, which may affect
airplane controllability, and/or could lead to
an airplane fire.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)
and (h), including all subparagraphs, unless
already done. All of the actions in paragraphs
(g) and (h) must be completed for compliance
with this AD. The actions of Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013, and Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, dated
November 2013, have numerous overlapping
tasks. Instead of completing the required
actions in paragraph (g) and paragraph (h)
separately, you may complete the actions of
both paragraphs concurrently to avoid
repeating the same tasks unnecessarily. We
recommend reviewing Appendices 1 through
3 of this AD for general guidance and
suggestions for task ordering to assist you in
not repeating tasks unnecessarily.
(g) Fuel Cell Inspection
(1) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH–
2356 through TH–2378: Within the next 100
hours time-in-service (TIS) after [February 9,
2015 (the effective date of this AD) or within
the next 12 months after February 9, 2015
(the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first, inspect the fuel cells (left hand
(LH) inboard, outboard, and center; and right
hand (RH) inboard, outboard, and center)
following Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4131, dated November 2013.
If any fuel cell is Beechcraft Corporation
P/N 60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–
920034–9, 002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or
58–380003–14; or Floats and Fuel Cells, Inc.
(FFC) parts manufacturer approval (PMA) P/
N B–2503–9/–10; B–2034–3/–4; or B–2646–3/
–4, before further flight, replace the fuel
cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60–
921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002–920034–1,
002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or 58–380003–
6, as applicable, following Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131,
dated November 2013.
(2) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH–
2335 through TH–2378: As of February 9,
2015 (the effective date of this AD), do not
install the following P/Ns:
(i) Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60–921046–
5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 002–
920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58–380003–14;
or
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Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
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(ii) Gain access to the wet wing
interconnect tube P/N 60–921047–1
following Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013. Verify
wet wing interconnect tube P/N 60–921047–
1 is installed in leading edge outboard fuel
cell with correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N
4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to
25 inch pounds.
Note 1 to paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and
(h)(2)(iii): The correct clamp part number and
correct torque for installing the wet wing
interconnect tube were inadvertently omitted
from Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28–4127, dated June 2013, when it was
issued.
(A) If you can positively identify the wet
wing interconnect tube is installed with the
correct clamp and the correct torque value
during the inspection required in paragraph
(h)(1)(ii) of this AD, return airplane to service
and perform leak check following Part 1 of
the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
(B) If you cannot positively identify the
wet wing interconnect tube is installed with
the correct clamp and/or the correct torque
value during the inspection required in
paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further
flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or
P/N 4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp
torque to 20 to 25 inch pounds. Return
airplane to service and do a leak check
following Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013.
(2) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH–2335,
TH–2338 through TH–2348, TH–2351
through TH–2359, TH–2362 through TH–
2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 that are not in
compliance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD) or within the next 12 months after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, do the following
actions in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through
(h)(2)(iii) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs.
(i) Inspect the fuel cell system following
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
(ii) If any discrepancies are found in the
inspection required in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of
this AD, before further flight, replace/correct
those discrepancies following Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013. If the corrective action
requires replacement of one of the fuel cells,
replace the fuel cell with Beechcraft
Corporation P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2,
002–920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5,
or 58–380003–6, as applicable.
(iii) During the inspection required in
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD, ensure that wet
wing interconnect tube P/N 60–921047–1 is
installed in the leading edge outboard fuel
cell with clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N
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4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to
25 inch pounds.
(A) If you can positively identify the wet
wing interconnect tube is installed with the
correct clamp and the correct torque value
during the inspection required in paragraph
(h)(2)(iii) of this AD, return airplane to
service and perform leak check following
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
(B) If you cannot positively identify the
wet wing interconnect tube is installed with
the correct clamp and/or the correct torque
value during the inspection required in
paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this AD, before further
flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or
P/N 4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp
torque to 20 to 25 inch pounds. Return
airplane to service and do leak check
following Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013.
(3) For Model G58 airplanes SNs TH–2336,
TH–2337, TH–2349, TH–2350, TH–2360, TH–
2361, TH–2367, TH–2368, TH–2370, TH–
2372, and TH–2373: Within 100 hours TIS
after February 9, 2015 (the effective date of
this AD) or within the next 12 months after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the fuel
system following Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013. If any discrepancies are
found, before further flight, replace/correct
those discrepancies following Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits are permitted in
accordance with 14 CFR 39.23 provided the
following limitation is adhered to: One flight
to a repair facility.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO) (for the Beechcraft
parts), FAA, or the Manager, Atlanta ACO
(for the FFC PMA parts), 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
paragraph (k) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For information relating to Beechcraft
Corporation Model G58 airplanes or part
numbers contact: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
phone: (316) 946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107;
email: thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
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(2) For information relating to FFC PMA
fuel cells contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta ACO,
FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517;
fax: (404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@
faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Beechcraft Corporation,
2121 South Hoover Road, Wichita, Kansas
67209; telephone: (316) 676–3140; fax: (316)
676–8027; email: Piston_support@txtav.com;
Internet: www.beechcraft.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.
(l) 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) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127,
dated June 2013.
(ii) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131,
dated November 2013.
(3) For Beechcraft Corporation service
information identified in this AD, contact
Beechcraft Corporation, 2121 South Hoover
Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:
(316) 676–3140; fax: (316) 676–8027; email:
Piston_support@txtav.com; Internet:
www.beechcraft.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1) through (6) and (6)(a)
through (6)(d) (Outboard Wet Wing
Interconnect Area) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127.
Ensure that wet wing interconnect tube part
number (P/N) 60–921047–1 is installed in the
leading edge outboard fuel cell with the
correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N 4852SS305
and the clamp is correctly torqued to 20 to
25 inch pounds. Note: For step (6)(d) of Part
1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, the access panels may need to be
removed again for additional tasks listed
below.
2. For any fuel cells that were not replaced
while doing Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4131, inspect by doing step
(7) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1
of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127.
3. If any of the fuel cells are found
damaged or leaking during the inspection,
replace with fuel cells listed in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
4. Do steps (8) through (25) (Inspection of
Wheel Well and Nacelle Area) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127.
Appendix 2 to AD 2014–26–05
Appendix 1 to AD 2014–26–05
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers
TH–2356 Through TH–2359, TH–2362
Through TH–2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371
That Have Not Completed Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131,
Dated November 2013, and Have Not
Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, Dated June
2013
The information in the appendix cannot be
used for direct compliance with the AD. All
of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD must be completed for compliance with
this AD. The following is a suggested order
of tasks that may assist the mechanic in
completing overlapping tasks associated with
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1
of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers
TH–2356 Through TH–2359, TH–2362
Through TH–2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371
That Have Already Completed Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131,
Dated November 2013, but Have Not
Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, Dated June
2013
The information in the appendix cannot be
used for direct compliance with the AD. All
of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD must be completed for compliance with
this AD. The following is a suggested order
of tasks that may assist the mechanic in
completing overlapping tasks associated with
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1
of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1)(a) through (1)(e) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. This
can be done concurrently with steps 1
through 5 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4127 Part 1.
2. Do steps (6) and (6)(a) through (6)(d)
(Outboard Wet Wing Interconnect Area) of
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127. Ensure that wet wing interconnect
tube part number (P/N) 60–921047–1 is
installed in the leading edge outboard fuel
cell with the correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/
N 4852SS305 and the clamp is correctly
torqued to 20 to 25 inch pounds.
Note: For step (6)(d) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
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access panels may need to be removed again
for additional tasks listed below.
3. Do step (1)(f) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4131.
4. If it has been determined by doing step
1(f) of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28–4131, that any of the following correct
fuel cells P/Ns 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2,
002–920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5,
or 58–380003–6 are installed in the airplane,
do steps (7)(a) through (7)(c) (Inspection at
Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127.
These steps ensure P/Ns 60–921046–1, 60–
921046–2, 002–920034–1, 002–920034–2,
58–380003–5, or 58–380003–6 is properly
installed.
5. If it has been determined by doing step
1(f) of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28–4131, that any of the following fuel
cell P/Ns 60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–
920034–9, 002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or
58–380003–14 or PMA part numbers B–
2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4
are installed in the airplane, do steps (2)
through (5) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4131. These steps ensure
improperly fitting fuel cells are removed
from the airplane. Do steps (7)(a) through
(7)(c) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part
1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127. For any fuel cell that needs
replacing, replace with fuel cells listed in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131.
6. Do step (7)(d) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. This
step can be done concurrently with step (5)
of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131.
7. Do steps (8) through (25) (Wheel Well
and Nacelle Area and Final Check) of Part 1
of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127.
8. Do steps (6) through (10) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
Note: Steps (21), (24), and (25) from task
7 and steps (8), (9), and (10) from task 8 can
be done concurrently.
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Appendix 3 to AD 2014–26–05
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers
TH–2360, TH–2361, TH–2367, TH–2368, TH–
2370, TH–2372, and TH–2373 That Have Not
Completed Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28–4131, Dated November 2013
and Have Not Completed Part 2 of
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, Dated June 2013
The information in the appendix cannot be
used for direct compliance with the AD. All
of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD must be completed for compliance with
this AD. The following is a suggested order
of tasks that may assist the mechanic in
completing overlapping tasks associated with
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Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 2
of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
28–4127, dated June 2013.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1) through (5) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
2. Do steps (7) and (8) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
3. Do steps (1) through (6) of Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. For
step (2), heat shields should have been
previously removed for Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
4. Do steps (7) through (11) of Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127.
5. Do steps (6), (9), and (10) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131.
Note: Steps (9) and (10) from task 5 and
steps (10), and (11) from task 4 can be done
concurrently.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 22, 2014.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–30490 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Part 251
[Docket No. DOT–OST–2014–0231]
RIN 2105–AE37
Carriage of Musical Instruments
Office of the Secretary (OST),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Transportation is issuing a final rule to
implement section 403 of the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
regarding the carriage of musical
instruments as carry-on baggage or
checked baggage on commercial
passenger flights operated by air
carriers. This rule responds to
difficulties musicians have encountered
when transporting their instruments
during air travel.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is
effective March 6, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clereece Kroha or Blane A. Workie,
Office of the Assistant General Counsel
for Aviation Enforcement and
Proceedings, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave.
SUMMARY:
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SE., Washington, DC 20590, 202–366–
9342 (phone), 202–366–7152 (fax),
clereece.kroha@dot.gov or
blane.workie@dot.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 14, 2012, the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
(the Act) was signed into law. Section
403 of the Act requires U.S. air carriers
to accept musical instruments on their
passenger flights either as carry-on
baggage or checked baggage, provided
that certain conditions are met. The
passage of Section 403 is Congress’
response to difficulties musicians have
encountered when transporting their
instruments during air travel. The
statute directs the Department of
Transportation (Department or DOT) to
issue a final rule to implement the
requirements set forth in section 403.
During the past year, the Department
has been engaged in dialogue with
musicians as well as representatives of
airlines and industry associations to
address the difficulties musicians face
when traveling by air with musical
instruments. In July 2014, DOT
Secretary Anthony Foxx hosted a
‘‘Flying with Musical Instruments’’
meeting to provide airline
representatives, musicians, and
government officials an opportunity to
exchange ideas on ways to prevent or
resolve difficulties encountered by
musicians when flying with their
instruments while still ensuring the
safety of passengers and crew. At the
meeting, several members of various
musician organizations described
problems that musicians encounter
when traveling by air with their musical
instruments, particularly when bringing
instruments as carry-on baggage. Airline
representatives in attendance described
their policies for transport of musical
instruments as carry-on or checked
baggage. Many airlines have already
adopted policies concerning the air
transportation of musical instruments
that mirror the requirements in Section
403 of the Act. The stakeholders
recognized that, while most airlines’
current policies regarding musical
instruments are consistent with the
statute, frontline customer service
agents and flight crew may not always
be well-versed in those policies and
may not communicate those policies
accurately and effectively to musicians.
By the same token, the meeting
attendees also agreed that many
musicians were not very well informed
about airline policies regarding
transporting musical instruments or
about the measures they can take to
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[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-30490]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0771; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-006-AD;
Amendment 39-18056; AD 2014-26-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of fuel leaks due to fuel cells that did not properly fit in
Model G58 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for and replacing, as
necessary, certain fuel cells. This AD also requires inspecting and
replacing parts, as necessary, of the left and right fuel system
installations and correcting torques on fuel system fittings; and
prohibits future installations of certain fuel cells. We are issuing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 9, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 9,
2015.
ADDRESSES:
For information relating to Beechcraft Corporation Model
G58 airplanes or part numbers contact: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax:
(316) 946-4107; email: thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
For information relating to Floats and Fuel Cells, Inc.
(FFC) parts manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells contact: Keith
Moore, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5517; fax:
(404) 474-5500; email: keith.moore@faa.gov.
You may view this 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0771; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For information relating to Beechcraft Corporation Model
G58 airplanes or part numbers contact: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax:
(316) 946-4107; email: thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
For information relating to Floats and Fuel Cells, Inc.
(FFC) parts manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells contact: Keith
Moore, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5517; fax:
(404) 474-5500; email: keith.moore@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Beechcraft
Corporation Model G58 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 7, 2014 (79 FR 60384). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of fuel leaks due to fuel cells that did not properly fit;
improper installation of fuel components, which may cause loads on fuel
cells and breach of fuel cells; and improper installation of fuel hoses
and clamps, which may cause fuel leaks in Model G58 airplanes. The NPRM
proposed to require inspecting for and replacing, as necessary, certain
fuel cells. The NPRM also proposed to require inspecting and replacing
parts, as necessary, of the left and right fuel system installations
and correcting torques on fuel system fittings; and prohibit future
installations of certain fuel cells. We are issuing this AD to correct
the unsafe condition on these products.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 60384, October 7,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 60384, October 7, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 60384, October 7, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 18 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection of fuel cells *........ 12 work-hours x $85 Not Applicable....... $1,020 $5,100
per hour = $1,020.
Inspection of left and right fuel 30 work-hours x $85 Not Applicable....... 2,550 28,050
system installations **. per hour = $2,550.
Inspection for proper torque on 4 work-hours x $85 Not Applicable....... 340 2,380
fuel system fittings ***. per hour = $340.
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* Applies to the 5 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that may have improperly fitting fuel cells
installed at production.
** Applies to the 11 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that must do Part 1 of the service
information.
*** Applies to the 7 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry, listed in the service information that must
do Part 2 of the service information.
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary installations/
replacements that are required based on the results of inspections. We
have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
these installations/replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement of left-hand (LH) leading 16 work-hours x $85 per $2,599 (includes fuel $3,959
edge (LE) outboard fuel cell. hour = $1,360. cell, $2,545 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of right-hand (RH) LE 16 work-hours x $85 per $2,599 (includes fuel 3,959
outboard fuel cell. hour = $1,360. cell, $2,545 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of LH LE inboard fuel cell.. 16 work-hours x $85 per $4,264 (includes fuel 5,624
hour = $1,360. cell, $4,210 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of RH LE inboard fuel cell.. 16 work-hours x $85 per $2,242 (includes fuel 3,602
hour = $1,360. cell, $2,188 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of LH center fuel cell...... 16 work-hours x $85 per $1,931 (includes fuel 3,291
hour = $1,360. cell, $1,877 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of RH center fuel cell...... 16 work-hours x $85 per $3,049 (includes fuel 4,409
hour = $1,360. cell, $2,995 + clamp/
gasket, $54).
Replacement of tube assembly, flex hose, 10 work-hours x $85 per $672 (includes LH and RH 1,522
and clamps. hour = $850. tube assemblies, flex
hoses, and clamps).
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According to Beechcraft Corporation, some of the costs of this 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
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):
2014-26-05 Beechcraft Corporation: Amendment 39-18056; Docket No.
FAA-2014-0771; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-006-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 9, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 airplanes,
serial numbers (SNs)
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TH-2335 through TH-2378, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code: 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks due to fuel cells
that did not properly fit in Model G58 airplanes. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct improperly fitting fuel cells. We are
also issuing this AD to correct left and right fuel system
installations and set correct torque on fuel system fittings for all
affected airplanes, which if not corrected, could result in
significant fuel leakage. This could lead to an imbalance condition,
which may affect airplane controllability, and/or could lead to an
airplane fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h), including all subparagraphs, unless already
done. All of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) must be completed
for compliance with this AD. The actions of Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013, and Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013, have
numerous overlapping tasks. Instead of completing the required
actions in paragraph (g) and paragraph (h) separately, you may
complete the actions of both paragraphs concurrently to avoid
repeating the same tasks unnecessarily. We recommend reviewing
Appendices 1 through 3 of this AD for general guidance and
suggestions for task ordering to assist you in not repeating tasks
unnecessarily.
(g) Fuel Cell Inspection
(1) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH-2356 through TH-2378:
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after [February 9,
2015 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months
after February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first, inspect the fuel cells (left hand (LH) inboard,
outboard, and center; and right hand (RH) inboard, outboard, and
center) following Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131,
dated November 2013. If any fuel cell is Beechcraft Corporation P/N
60-921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-920034-9, 002-920034-10, 58-380003-13,
or 58-380003-14; or Floats and Fuel Cells, Inc. (FFC) parts
manufacturer approval (PMA) P/N B-2503-9/-10; B-2034-3/-4; or B-
2646-3/-4, before further flight, replace the fuel cell(s) with
Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60-921046-1, 60-921046-2, 002-920034-1,
002-920034-2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6, as applicable, following
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November
2013.
(2) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH-2335 through TH-2378: As of
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), do not install the
following P/Ns:
(i) Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60-921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-
920034-9, 002-920034-10, 58-380003-13, or 58-380003-14; or
(ii) FFC PMA fuel cells P/N B-2503-9/-10, B-2034-3/-4, or B-
2646-3/-4.
(h) Fuel System Inspection
Certain Model G58 airplanes, as listed in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, may have incorrect left and right
fuel system installations and incorrect torque on fuel system
fittings.
(1) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH-2335, TH-2338 through TH-
2348, TH-2351 through TH-2359, TH-2362 through TH-2366, TH-2369, and
TH-2371 that are already in compliance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after February 9,
2015 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months
after February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever
occurs first, do the following actions in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and
(h)(1)(ii), including all subparagraphs as applicable:
(i) If any discrepancies are/were found during the inspection of
the fuel cell system that required replacement of one of the fuel
cells, do the following actions:
(A) Review the airplane maintenance records, Airworthiness
Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3), or other positive form of parts
identification such as a shipping ticket, invoice, or direct ship
authority letter, to determine if the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N
60-921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-920034-9, 002-920034-10, 58-380003-13,
or 58-380003-14; or FFC P/N B-2503-9/-10, B-2034-3/-4, or B-2646-3/-
4.
(B) If during the check in paragraph (h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD,
you positively identify the replaced fuel cell(s) is not P/N 60-
921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-92003-9, 002-920034-10, 58-380003-13, or
58-380003-14; or FFC P/N B-2503-9/-10, B-2034-3/-4, or B-2646-3/-4,
go to the required action in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(C) If during the check in paragraph (h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD,
you positively identify the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60-921046-
5, 60-921046-6, 002-920034-9, 002-920034-10, 58-380003-13, 58-
380003-14; or FFC P/N B-2503-9/-10, B-2034-3/-4, or B-2646-3/-4,
before further flight, replace the fuel cell(s) with Beechcraft
Corporation P/N 60-921046-1, 60-921046-2, 002-920034-1, 002-920034-
2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6, as applicable, following Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013.
(D) If during the check in paragraph (h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD,
you cannot positively identify the P/N of the replaced fuel cell(s),
within the next 100 hours TIS after February 9, 2015 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after February 9, 2015
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, physically
inspect each replaced fuel cell to verify the part number. If the
replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60-921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-920034-9,
002-920034-10, 58-380003-13, 58-380003-14; or FFC P/N B-2503-9/-10,
B-2034-3/-4, or B-2646-3/-4, before further flight, replace the fuel
cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60-921046-1, 60-921046-2,
002-920034-1, 002-920034-2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6, as
applicable, following Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-
4131, dated November 2013.
(ii) Gain access to the wet wing interconnect tube P/N 60-
921047-1 following Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
Verify wet wing interconnect tube P/N 60-921047-1 is installed in
leading edge outboard fuel cell with correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N
4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to 25 inch pounds.
Note 1 to paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and (h)(2)(iii): The correct
clamp part number and correct torque for installing the wet wing
interconnect tube were inadvertently omitted from Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013, when it was
issued.
(A) If you can positively identify the wet wing interconnect
tube is installed with the correct clamp and the correct torque
value during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this
AD, return airplane to service and perform leak check following Part
1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(B) If you cannot positively identify the wet wing interconnect
tube is installed with the correct clamp and/or the correct torque
value during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this
AD, before further flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or P/N
4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp torque to 20 to 25 inch pounds.
Return airplane to service and do a leak check following Part 1 of
the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(2) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH-2335, TH-2338 through TH-
2348, TH-2351 through TH-2359, TH-2362 through TH-2366, TH-2369, and
TH-2371 that are not in compliance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127,
dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after February 9, 2015 (the
effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after
February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first, do the following actions in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through
(h)(2)(iii) of this AD, including all subparagraphs.
(i) Inspect the fuel cell system following Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(ii) If any discrepancies are found in the inspection required
in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD, before further flight, replace/
correct those discrepancies following Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127,
dated June 2013. If the corrective action requires replacement of
one of the fuel cells, replace the fuel cell with Beechcraft
Corporation P/N 60-921046-1, 60-921046-2, 002-920034-1, 002-920034-
2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6, as applicable.
(iii) During the inspection required in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of
this AD, ensure that wet wing interconnect tube P/N 60-921047-1 is
installed in the leading edge outboard fuel cell with clamp P/N
52KS3 or P/N
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4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to 25 inch pounds.
(A) If you can positively identify the wet wing interconnect
tube is installed with the correct clamp and the correct torque
value during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of
this AD, return airplane to service and perform leak check following
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(B) If you cannot positively identify the wet wing interconnect
tube is installed with the correct clamp and/or the correct torque
value during the inspection required in paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of
this AD, before further flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or
P/N 4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp torque to 20 to 25 inch
pounds. Return airplane to service and do leak check following Part
1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(3) For Model G58 airplanes SNs TH-2336, TH-2337, TH-2349, TH-
2350, TH-2360, TH-2361, TH-2367, TH-2368, TH-2370, TH-2372, and TH-
2373: Within 100 hours TIS after February 9, 2015 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after February 9, 2015
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the
fuel system following Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
If any discrepancies are found, before further flight, replace/
correct those discrepancies following Part 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127,
dated June 2013.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits are permitted in accordance with 14 CFR
39.23 provided the following limitation is adhered to: One flight to
a repair facility.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO)
(for the Beechcraft parts), FAA, or the Manager, Atlanta ACO (for
the FFC PMA parts), 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 paragraph (k) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For information relating to Beechcraft Corporation Model G58
airplanes or part numbers contact: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946-4107; email:
thomas.teplik@faa.gov.
(2) For information relating to FFC PMA fuel cells contact:
Keith Moore, Atlanta ACO, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5517; fax: (404) 474-5500;
email: keith.moore@faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Beechcraft Corporation, 2121 South Hoover Road, Wichita, Kansas
67209; telephone: (316) 676-3140; fax: (316) 676-8027; email:
Piston_support@txtav.com; Internet: www.beechcraft.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.
(l) 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) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
(ii) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013.
(3) For Beechcraft Corporation service information identified in
this AD, contact Beechcraft Corporation, 2121 South Hoover Road,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 676-3140; fax: (316) 676-
8027; email: Piston_support@txtav.com; Internet: www.beechcraft.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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.
Appendix 1 to AD 2014-26-05
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers TH-2356 Through TH-2359, TH-2362
Through TH-2366, TH-2369, and TH-2371 That Have Already Completed
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, Dated November 2013,
but Have Not Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, Dated June 2013
The information in the appendix cannot be used for direct
compliance with the AD. All of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD must be completed for compliance with this AD. The
following is a suggested order of tasks that may assist the mechanic
in completing overlapping tasks associated with Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1 of
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1) through (6) and (6)(a) through (6)(d) (Outboard
Wet Wing Interconnect Area) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127.
Ensure that wet wing interconnect tube part number (P/N) 60-921047-1
is installed in the leading edge outboard fuel cell with the correct
clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N 4852SS305 and the clamp is correctly torqued
to 20 to 25 inch pounds. Note: For step (6)(d) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, the access panels may need to be removed again for
additional tasks listed below.
2. For any fuel cells that were not replaced while doing
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, inspect by doing
step (7) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127.
3. If any of the fuel cells are found damaged or leaking during
the inspection, replace with fuel cells listed in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
4. Do steps (8) through (25) (Inspection of Wheel Well and
Nacelle Area) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127.
Appendix 2 to AD 2014-26-05
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers TH-2356 Through TH-2359, TH-2362
Through TH-2366, TH-2369, and TH-2371 That Have Not Completed
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, Dated November 2013,
and Have Not Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127, Dated June 2013
The information in the appendix cannot be used for direct
compliance with the AD. All of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD must be completed for compliance with this AD. The
following is a suggested order of tasks that may assist the mechanic
in completing overlapping tasks associated with Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1 of
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1)(a) through (1)(e) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
This can be done concurrently with steps 1 through 5 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127 Part 1.
2. Do steps (6) and (6)(a) through (6)(d) (Outboard Wet Wing
Interconnect Area) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127. Ensure that wet
wing interconnect tube part number (P/N) 60-921047-1 is installed in
the leading edge outboard fuel cell with the correct clamp P/N 52KS3
or P/N 4852SS305 and the clamp is correctly torqued to 20 to 25 inch
pounds.
Note: For step (6)(d) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft
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Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, the access panels may need to
be removed again for additional tasks listed below.
3. Do step (1)(f) of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
4. If it has been determined by doing step 1(f) of Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, that any of the following
correct fuel cells P/Ns 60-921046-1, 60-921046-2, 002-920034-1, 002-
920034-2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6 are installed in the airplane,
do steps (7)(a) through (7)(c) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4127. These steps ensure P/Ns 60-921046-1,
60-921046-2, 002-920034-1, 002-920034-2, 58-380003-5, or 58-380003-6
is properly installed.
5. If it has been determined by doing step 1(f) of Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, that any of the following
fuel cell P/Ns 60-921046-5, 60-921046-6, 002-920034-9, 002-920034-
10, 58-380003-13, or 58-380003-14 or PMA part numbers B-2503-9/-10,
B-2034-3/-4, or B-2646-3/-4 are installed in the airplane, do steps
(2) through (5) of the Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131. These steps ensure improperly
fitting fuel cells are removed from the airplane. Do steps (7)(a)
through (7)(c) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 28-4127. For any fuel cell that needs replacing, replace with
fuel cells listed in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-
4131.
6. Do step (7)(d) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127. This step can
be done concurrently with step (5) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
7. Do steps (8) through (25) (Wheel Well and Nacelle Area and
Final Check) of Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127.
8. Do steps (6) through (10) of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
Note: Steps (21), (24), and (25) from task 7 and steps (8),
(9), and (10) from task 8 can be done concurrently.
Appendix 3 to AD 2014-26-05
For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers TH-2360, TH-2361, TH-2367, TH-
2368, TH-2370, TH-2372, and TH-2373 That Have Not Completed Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, Dated November 2013 and Have Not
Completed Part 2 of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127,
Dated June 2013
The information in the appendix cannot be used for direct
compliance with the AD. All of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD must be completed for compliance with this AD. The
following is a suggested order of tasks that may assist the mechanic
in completing overlapping tasks associated with Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 28-4131, dated November 2013, and Part 2 of
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127, dated June 2013.
Suggested Order of Tasks
1. Do steps (1) through (5) of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
2. Do steps (7) and (8) of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
3. Do steps (1) through (6) of Part 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127.
For step (2), heat shields should have been previously removed for
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
4. Do steps (7) through (11) of Part 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4127.
5. Do steps (6), (9), and (10) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28-4131.
Note: Steps (9) and (10) from task 5 and steps (10), and (11)
from task 4 can be done concurrently.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 22, 2014.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-30490 Filed 1-2-15; 8:45 am]
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