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IV. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Regulatory Flexibility Act
(‘‘RFA’’) does not apply to a rulemaking
where a general notice of proposed
rulemaking is not required.10 As noted
previously, the Board has determined
that it is unnecessary and contrary to
the public interest to publish a general
notice of proposed rulemaking for this
final rule. Accordingly, the RFA’s
requirements relating to an initial and
final regulatory flexibility analysis do
not apply.
Federal Aviation Administration
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
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Board reviewed the final rule under the
authority delegated to the Board by the
Office of Management and Budget. The
final rule contains no requirements
subject to the PRA.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0853; Product
Identifier 2019–CE–036–AD; Amendment
39–19774; AD 2019–21–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Beechcraft
Corporation) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
Discussion
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Textron
Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models E33,
E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35–C33, 35–
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 204
C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35,
V35A, 36, and certain Models F33A,
Banks, Banking, Reporting and
F33C, V35B, and A36 airplanes. This
recordkeeping requirements.
AD requires inspecting the right aileron
For the reasons set forth in the
flight control cable end fittings (terminal
preamble, the Board amends 12 CFR
attachment fittings) and replacing any
part 204 as follows:
damaged cable assembly. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracked and
PART 204—RESERVE
fractured right aileron flight control
REQUIREMENTS OF DEPOSITORY
cable end fittings. The FAA is issuing
INSTITUTIONS (REGULATION D)
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 204
DATES
: This AD is effective November
continues to read as follows:
22, 2019.
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(a), 248(c), 461,
The FAA must receive comments on
601, 611, and 3105.
this AD by December 23, 2019.
■ 2. Section 204.10 is amended by
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
revising paragraph (b)(5) to read as
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
follows:
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
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through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alan Levanduski, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4161;
fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
alan.levanduski@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Within the last year, the FAA has
received an estimated 17 reports of the
right aileron flight control cable end
fittings failing on Textron Models E33A,
S35, V35, and A36 airplanes. There are
two different cable assemblies installed
on the right aileron flight control
system. The forward aileron cable
assembly connects the control wheel to
the turnbuckle, and the aft aileron cable
assembly connects the aileron surface to
the turnbuckle. These failures have
occurred at the swaged cable end
fittings that thread into the turnbuckle.
The location of the right aileron cable
end fittings, just forward of the aft carry
through spar and underneath a heating
duct, creates an environment where
corrosion may be accelerated. Also, the
presence of the turnbuckle safety wire,
combined with the location beneath the
heating duct, makes corrosion and
cracking difficult to detect. Some of the
reports of failed cable end fittings
revealed that the aileron cables had
been held together only by the safety
wire, while other reports were of
complete aileron cable separation.
Because of airplane design similarities,
this unsafe condition could also occur
on Models E33, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C,
G33, 35–C33, 35–C33A, K35, M35, N35,
P35, V35A, V35B, and 36.
This condition, if not addressed,
could result in failure of the right
aileron flight control cable assembly,
un-commanded right roll of the
airplane, and loss of roll control in the
left direction, which may lead to loss of
control of the airplane. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
Examining the AD Docket
FAA’s Determination
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0853; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
The FAA is issuing this AD because
it 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 inspecting the right
aileron flight control cable end fittings
that thread into the turnbuckle for
corrosion, pitting, and cracks and
replacing any damaged cable assembly.
Therefore, the FAA finds good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reasons stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the quantity of recent
reports of failure of the right aileron
flight control cable end fittings
necessitates that the corrective actions
be accomplished within 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, the FAA invites you to send
any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include the Docket
Number FAA–2019–0853 and Product
Identifier 2019–CE–036–AD at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this final rule. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments it
receives, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact it receives about this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 4,138 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection of the right aileron cable end fittings.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ..........
Not applicable .....
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary replacement
that would be required based on the
results of the inspection. The FAA has
no way of determining the number of
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
$425
$1,758,650
airplanes that might need this
replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replacement of a forward aileron cable assembly ......
Replacement of an aft aileron cable assembly ............
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ...........................
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ...........................
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.
The FAA is 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.
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This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet
transport airplanes, and associated
appliances to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when
an agency finds good cause pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without
prior notice and comment. Because FAA
has determined that it has good cause to
adopt this rule without notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
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Parts cost
Cost per
product
$1,123
$785
$1,633
$1,125
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,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
■
2019–21–08 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by
Beechcraft Corporation) Airplanes:
Amendment 39–19774; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0853; Product Identifier
2019–CE–036–AD.
(h) Follow-On Actions
Before further flight after the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do one
of the following actions, as applicable:
(1) If there are no cracks, no pitting, and
no corrosion, check cable tension and make
any necessary adjustments, and replace
safety wire; or
(2) If there is a crack or any pitting or
corrosion, replace any damaged cable
assembly.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 22, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Textron
Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously
held by Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes,
certificated in any category:
(1) Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35–
C33, 35–C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35,
V35, V35A, and 36, all serial numbers (S/Ns);
(2) Model F33A, S/Ns CE–290 through CE–
680;
(3) Model F33C, S/Ns CJ–26 through CJ–
128;
(4) Model V35B, S/Ns D–9069 through D–
9961; and
(5) Model A36, S/Ns E–185 through E–925.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 2710, Aileron Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracked and fractured right aileron flight
control cable end fittings (terminal
attachment fittings). The FAA is issuing this
AD to detect and address damaged right
aileron flight control cable end fittings. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in failure of the right aileron flight
control cable assembly, un-commanded right
roll of the airplane, and loss of roll control
in the left direction, which may lead to loss
of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 30 days after November 22, 2019
(the effective date of this AD) inspect the
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forward and aft right aileron flight control
cable end fittings that thread into the
turnbuckle. To gain access to the end fittings,
you must remove the front seats and
floorboards and, if installed, the rear seats
and under-seat closeout. The end fittings are
located underneath the heating duct, just
forward of the aft carry through spar.
Note to paragraph (g) of this AD: Adjusting
the turnbuckle relative to the end fittings will
affect cable tension.
(1) Remove any safety wire from the end
fittings and turnbuckle, if installed. Remove
any sleeving and tape on the shank of the
cable end fittings without gouging or
scratching the fitting surface.
(2) Using a 10X magnification, a mirror,
and a light source, inspect all exposed
surfaces of both control cable end fittings for
cracks, pitting, and corrosion.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) If you performed the actions required
by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD before
November 22, 2019 (the effective date of this
AD) using one of the following documents,
you met the requirements of this AD:
(i) American Bonanza Society (ABS) Air
Safety Foundation Beechcraft Control Cable
Turn Buckle Inspection Recommendation,
dated February 8, 2019;
(ii) ABS Air Safety Foundation
Recommended Beechcraft Control Cable
Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 1, dated
February 20, 2019; or
(iii) ABS Air Safety Foundation
Recommended Beechcraft Control Cable
Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 2, dated
August 8, 2019.
(2) The ABS Air Safety Foundations
recommended inspection documents are
available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0853. You
may also obtain copies of these documents by
contacting the ABS at American Bonanza
Society, 3595 N Webb Road, Suite 200,
Wichita, KS 67226; email: info@bonanza.org;
telephone: (316) 945–1700; fax: (316) 945–
1710; or internet: https://www.bonanza.org/.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch,
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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
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(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
For more information about this AD,
contact Alan Levanduski, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas
67209; phone: (316) 946–4161; fax: (316)
946–4107; email: alan.levanduski@faa.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 1, 2019.
Pat Mullen,
Manager, Aircraft Certification Service, Small
Airplane Standards Branch, AIR–690.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0853; Product Identifier 2019-CE-036-AD; Amendment
39-19774; AD 2019-21-08]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-
C33, 35-C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, 36, and certain
Models F33A, F33C, V35B, and A36 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
the right aileron flight control cable end fittings (terminal
attachment fittings) and replacing any damaged cable assembly. This AD
was prompted by reports of cracked and fractured right aileron flight
control cable end fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 23, 2019.
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.
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-2019-
0853; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Levanduski, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas
67209; phone: (316) 946-4161; fax: (316) 946-4107; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Within the last year, the FAA has received an estimated 17 reports
of the right aileron flight control cable end fittings failing on
Textron Models E33A, S35, V35, and A36 airplanes. There are two
different cable assemblies installed on the right aileron flight
control system. The forward aileron cable assembly connects the control
wheel to the turnbuckle, and the aft aileron cable assembly connects
the aileron surface to the turnbuckle. These failures have occurred at
the swaged cable end fittings that thread into the turnbuckle. The
location of the right aileron cable end fittings, just forward of the
aft carry through spar and underneath a heating duct, creates an
environment where corrosion may be accelerated. Also, the presence of
the turnbuckle safety wire, combined with the location beneath the
heating duct, makes corrosion and cracking difficult to detect. Some of
the reports of failed cable end fittings revealed that the aileron
cables had been held together only by the safety wire, while other
reports were of complete aileron cable separation. Because of airplane
design similarities, this unsafe condition could also occur on Models
E33, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35,
V35A, V35B, and 36.
This condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the
right aileron flight control cable assembly, un-commanded right roll of
the airplane, and loss of roll control in the left direction, which may
lead to loss of control of the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because it 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 inspecting the right aileron flight control cable
end fittings that thread into the turnbuckle for corrosion, pitting,
and cracks and replacing any damaged cable assembly.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the quantity of recent reports of failure of the right aileron
flight control cable end fittings necessitates that the corrective
actions be accomplished within 30 days. Therefore, the FAA finds good
cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
impracticable. In addition, for the reasons stated above, the FAA finds
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, the FAA invites you to send any written data, views,
or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the Docket Number FAA-2019-
0853 and Product Identifier 2019-CE-036-AD at the beginning of your
comments. The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final
rule. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact it receives about this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4,138 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates 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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Inspection of the right aileron 5 work-hours x $85 Not applicable........... $425 $1,758,650
cable end fittings. per hour = $425.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacement that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes
that might need this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement of a forward aileron cable 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510. $1,123 $1,633
assembly.
Replacement of an aft aileron cable 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340. $785 $1,125
assembly.
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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.
The FAA is 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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
Division.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.
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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2019-21-08 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Beechcraft Corporation) Airplanes: Amendment 39-19774; Docket No.
FAA-2019-0853; Product Identifier 2019-CE-036-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 22,
2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. (Type
Certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes,
certificated in any category:
(1) Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, K35, M35,
N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, and 36, all serial numbers (S/Ns);
(2) Model F33A, S/Ns CE-290 through CE-680;
(3) Model F33C, S/Ns CJ-26 through CJ-128;
(4) Model V35B, S/Ns D-9069 through D-9961; and
(5) Model A36, S/Ns E-185 through E-925.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 2710, Aileron Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked and fractured right
aileron flight control cable end fittings (terminal attachment
fittings). The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address damaged
right aileron flight control cable end fittings. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the right
aileron flight control cable assembly, un-commanded right roll of
the airplane, and loss of roll control in the left direction, which
may lead to loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 30 days after November 22, 2019 (the effective date of
this AD) inspect the forward and aft right aileron flight control
cable end fittings that thread into the turnbuckle. To gain access
to the end fittings, you must remove the front seats and floorboards
and, if installed, the rear seats and under-seat closeout. The end
fittings are located underneath the heating duct, just forward of
the aft carry through spar.
Note to paragraph (g) of this AD: Adjusting the turnbuckle
relative to the end fittings will affect cable tension.
(1) Remove any safety wire from the end fittings and turnbuckle,
if installed. Remove any sleeving and tape on the shank of the cable
end fittings without gouging or scratching the fitting surface.
(2) Using a 10X magnification, a mirror, and a light source,
inspect all exposed surfaces of both control cable end fittings for
cracks, pitting, and corrosion.
(h) Follow-On Actions
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, do one of the following actions, as applicable:
(1) If there are no cracks, no pitting, and no corrosion, check
cable tension and make any necessary adjustments, and replace safety
wire; or
(2) If there is a crack or any pitting or corrosion, replace any
damaged cable assembly.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) If you performed the actions required by paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD before November 22, 2019 (the effective date of this
AD) using one of the following documents, you met the requirements
of this AD:
(i) American Bonanza Society (ABS) Air Safety Foundation
Beechcraft Control Cable Turn Buckle Inspection Recommendation,
dated February 8, 2019;
(ii) ABS Air Safety Foundation Recommended Beechcraft Control
Cable Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 1, dated February 20, 2019; or
(iii) ABS Air Safety Foundation Recommended Beechcraft Control
Cable Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 2, dated August 8, 2019.
(2) The ABS Air Safety Foundations recommended inspection
documents are available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0853. You may also obtain copies of these documents by
contacting the ABS at American Bonanza Society, 3595 N Webb Road,
Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67226; email: [email protected]; telephone:
(316) 945-1700; fax: (316) 945-1710; or internet: https://www.bonanza.org/.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, 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 certification office, 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
For more information about this AD, contact Alan Levanduski,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4161; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email: [email protected].
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 1, 2019.
Pat Mullen,
Manager, Aircraft Certification Service, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, AIR-690.
[FR Doc. 2019-24325 Filed 11-6-19; 8:45 am]
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